Name
Making the Connection: Reforming the demand queue to unlock economic opportunities for the UK
Date & Time
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Speakers
Paul Glendinning, Director of Energy Systems , Northern Powergrid
James Whiteford, Head of Connections Policy and Change , NESO
Helen Kinsman, Country Head, UK and SVP Commercial & Regulatory Affairs , VIRTUS Data Centres
Paul Glendinning James Whiteford Helen Kinsman
Description

 

  • Where are we with grid connections reform and system planning? 

  • Navigating the challenge of system access to deliver connections 

  • How do we prioritise the demand queue for maximum economic and societal benefit? 

  • Can energy networks benefit financially from non-firm power demand? 

  • Should data centres receive preferential access in the connections queue given their economic and AI significance?