Without an established system of anticipatory investment in grid infrastructure the significant opportunities for renewable energy generation in Wales will go under- utilised, which will have an impact on the achievement of net zero targets. Were grid infrastructure to be built on an anticipatory basis in areas where there is a high probability of the construction of future energy projects, this would reduce the risks of costly grid infrastructure not being utilised. Furthermore, multi-connec...

Without an established system of anticipatory investment in grid infrastructure the significant opportunities for renewable energy generation in Wales will go under- utilised, which will have an impact on the achievement of net zero targets. Were grid infrastructure to be built on an anticipatory basis in areas where there is a high probability of the construction of future energy projects, this would reduce the risks of costly grid infrastructure not being utilised. Furthermore, multi-connection substations, such as the MOS described by Celtic Sea Power, could have an important role in both reducing the costs and delays associated with grid Type: conclusion | Number: 28 | Paragraph: 141 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: We welcome Ofgem’s work to create a price control framework, through which network projects are approved, which enables strategic investment ahead of need, and its work to accelerate strategic transmission network infrastructure, through spe