Queue jumping, sunset clauses and data-driven attitude needed to connect renewables

UK utility is seeking to procure 273MW of flexibility from November 2023 to October 2025

East Coast 400kV Phase 2 scheme is part of wider reinforcements needed to deliver 2030 targets

Decision will help inject an additional 3.5GW of power needed to reach the state’s 11GW offshore wind goal

Funds from Octopus Energy and Abu Dhabi utility will be used to develop the XLinks transmission project

The deals cover a total 14 systems that will carry power from offshore wind farms in the region