Ofgem approves Grid Upgrades

[dan_b]

9 Billion in grid upgrades given the go-ahead.

https://renews.biz/101551/uk-grid-set-f ... expansion/

[AE-NMidlands]

“These 80 projects are a long-term insurance policy against threats to Britain’s energy security and the instability of prices. By bringing online dozens of homegrown, renewable generation sites and modernising our energy system to the one we will need in the future we can boost growth and give ourselves more control over prices too.  

“Doing nothing is not an option and will cost consumers more – this is critical national infrastructure. The sooner we build the network we need, and invest to strengthen our resilience, the lower the cost for bill payers will be in the future.”

Let's hope they don't get all starry-eyed and drop the ball which is maintenance of current assets... see https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly22eelnxjo