National grid energy storage grid connection solution

How does National Grid's Battery Program work?

National Grid's Battery Program works by sending a signal directly to your inverter, which controls your battery. Take the first step! Contact an inverter manufacturer or your installer today to get started. Customers will receive an incentive every summer based on the performance of their battery system.

Will National Grid accelerate battery energy storage projects in England & Wales?

National Grid is set to accelerate the connection of up to 10GW of battery energy storage projects in England and Wales.

What is national grid doing to speed up and reform connections?

Work is part of ongoing collaborative industry efforts, together with Ofgem and government, to speed up and reform connections. National Grid is accelerating the connection of up to 20GW of clean energy projects to its electricity transmission and distribution networks in England and Wales as part of ongoing collaborative work across industry.

Why does national grid do network reinforcements?

Traditionally National Grid carries out network reinforcements before a project plugs in – sometimes adding years to a connection – based on the assumption that batteries could charge at peak times and export when generation is high, exacerbating system peaks and constraints.

Can a customer charge a battery storage system from the grid?

Yes, customers who have a battery storage system that charges from the electricity grid can participate in ConnectedSolutions. If they will be discharging electricity to the grid, they must go through the normal interconnection process.

Why is National Grid releasing'shovel ready' power generator capacity?

National Grid said this is part of a new approach which removes the need for non-essential engineering works prior to connecting storage. The freed BESS capacity adds to the 10GW of capacity unlocked for power generators with “shovel ready” projects revealed in September 2023.