Solar Energy UK
8 December 2025
The National Energy System Operator’s long-awaited process to reform the queue for grid connections, known as ‘Gate 2’, came to a conclusion today.[1]
In response, Chris Hewett, Chief Executive of the trade association Solar Energy UK said: “Britain’s electricity grid has long suffered from chronic mismanagement and underinvestment. Today’s announcement is a necessary step forward in resolving that. For some of our members it will offer much needed certainty, for others it will be painful as some of their projects will be unable to proceed.
“They are now in the process of being notified and will be considering their positions, so it will take some time to fully understand the implications of today’s announcement. Solar Energy UK will continue supporting the industry to adapt to the new connection queue and work with Government and NESO to ensure it accelerates the delivery of the UK-wide target of 54-57GW of solar by 2030.”
[1] Unveiling the new project pipeline to deliver Clean Power by 2030 – NESO
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