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National Grid to release 10GW of capacity
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2023 5:33 pm
by dan_b
Interesting changes in connection policy here to speed up and increase renewable generation capacity generation
https://www.nationalgrid.co.uk/news-and ... y-projects
Re: National Grid to release 10GW of capacity
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2023 5:45 pm
by Moxi
Hopefully that will speed things along at KH and maybe let them get on grid sooner ?
Moxi
Re: National Grid to release 10GW of capacity
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2023 6:25 pm
by nowty
Hopefully won't apply to KH as these connections are in the interim constrained.
"Through a new agreement with the ESO, projects that require additional transmission network reinforcement will be offered the chance to connect now under an interim, non-firm connection arrangement. In return for an earlier connection, the interim arrangements would mean some projects could be curtailed when there is too much generation on the system, such as on some of the windiest and sunniest summer days."
Re: National Grid to release 10GW of capacity
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:52 am
by dan_b
What's KH?
Re: National Grid to release 10GW of capacity
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:55 am
by nowty
dan_b wrote: ↑Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:52 amWhat's KH?
Ripple Wind Farm Kirk Hill.
Re: National Grid to release 10GW of capacity
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 11:12 am
by Moxi
Nowty,
Thanks for that update, what is the KH grid connection date now is it still January 2024? I realy need to start paying more attention to the KH ripple site now.
Moxi
Re: National Grid to release 10GW of capacity
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 11:21 am
by nowty
Moxi wrote: ↑Fri Sep 08, 2023 11:12 am
Nowty,
Thanks for that update, what is the KH grid connection date now is it still January 2024? I realy need to start paying more attention to the KH ripple site now.
Moxi
Roughly Jan, maybe a bit later but almost certainly before 1st April as thats when the first Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) has been proposed to start. If it gets connected before 1st April, all generation before 1st April will be paid for at live market prices.
We won't get paid until May (for April) but any initial income will be added onto the first years rebates.
Re: National Grid to release 10GW of capacity
Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 11:26 am
by Moxi
Cheers Nowty,
Hope its nice and sunny with you, we have a lovely hazy sunshine up here and the battery bank is charging nicely, might even have to plug the EV in later to soak up some solar. It will be great for the parent in laws next door as this will almost close the loop on their power needs in winter, their solar system has been keeping them off grid from March onwards so hoping KH fills in the rest for them.
Moxi