In March 2024 the Electricity System Operator (ESO) published its second transitional Centralised Strategic Network Plan, proposing a co-ordinated onshore and offshore network design that facilitates the connection of 21GW additional offshore wind generation as well as reinforcing the electricity transmission network in support of the government's decarbonisation and Net Zero objectives.
This consultation contains our proposals for a regulatory approval and funding framework for the onshore electricity transmission projects recommended by the ESO as well as proposals to introduce a formalised project scope change governance process for onshore electricity transmission projects.