The Connectology® Podcast by Roadnight Taylor

#81 Transmission licence exemption for demand

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Connectologist® Pete Aston is joined by colleagues Alex Ikonic and Catherine Cleary to discuss Ofgem's Call for Input on demand connections reform — focusing on the legal ambiguity preventing demand customers from owning high-voltage transmission assets. 

Key discussion points: 

  • The disparity: generators can own 400 kV assets; demand customers in England and Wales cannot — restricting engineering flexibility for large projects 
    • Energy parks at risk: hybrid projects with a “Grid Co” owning shared assets may inadvertently require a transmission licence 
      • Roadnight Taylor's proposal: a Class Exemption for sole-use assets — automatic, no application, no ongoing adjudication 
        • Gate 2 implications: realistic implementation likely for Phase 2 (2031+) projects 
          • Ofgem's Call for Input closes 13 March 2026

            • Recorded: 04 March 2026 

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