Under the new Gate 2 methodology, developers of renewable energy projects must now show both land readiness and strategic alignment to secure a grid offer, while planning status has become a key differentiator in the race for early connection dates.

Our latest white paper, Grid Reform 2025, outlines how developers can align planning strategies with the new Gate 2 framework to reduce ‘at risk’ investment, stay on the right side of Queue Management Milestones, and maximise your chances of obtaining a timely connection. It offers practical advice on how to maximise your chance of securing a connection by progressing with time sensitive surveys and pre-planning application discussions, while minimising at risk spending on projects. It also advises on how to maintain your place in the connection queue post Gate 2, including the importance of avoiding delays by submitting consentable planning applications.

You can download Grid Reform 2025: Aligning Your Planning and Connection Strategy here.

Our expert team has a wealth of renewable energy project experience and can offer a full suite of planning, sustainability and economic services. Please get intouch with one of our team if you would like to discuss your project.