Update on delays to connection dates for some TMO4+ Protected Projects
- Publication type:
- Decision
- Publication date:
- Topic:
- Electricity transmission, National Energy System Operator (NESO)
- Subtopic:
- Connections
Letter outlining Ofgem update on delayed TMO4+ Protected Projects connection dates.
Details
As part of the Gate 2 to Whole Queue process (G2tWQ) a number of projects qualified for protection, with connection dates and points of connection due to remain the same. After communication with both the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and Transmission Owners (TOs) we were made aware a number of these projects will no longer be able to meet their original connection date.
Following receipt of a request from NESO and the TOs, we were informed they did not expect to be able to comply with elements of the Connections Methodologies as part of the G2tWQ. This letter outlines that Ofgem will not be granting relief from NESO and TO obligations regarding delayed dates for some Protected Projects.
We will continue to engage with NESO and the TOs to ascertain the causes of these widespread connection date delays, considering how this issue may be handled and whether there is any systematic problem that needs addressed.