Name
PANEL DISCUSSION: Is the grid connections queue now fit for purpose?
Date & Time
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 9:50 AM - 10:35 AM
Speakers
Matt Magill, Director of Engineering and Customer Solutions, NESO
Jon Saltmarsh, Chief Technology Officer, Energy Systems Catapult
Mike Wilks, Partner - Energy Networks, Baringa
Annette Sloan, Head of Connections Reform, SSEN Transmission
David Tuffery, Head of System Access Reforms, National Grid Electricity Distribution
Jon Saltmarsh, Chief Technology Officer, Energy Systems Catapult
Mike Wilks, Partner - Energy Networks, Baringa
Annette Sloan, Head of Connections Reform, SSEN Transmission
David Tuffery, Head of System Access Reforms, National Grid Electricity Distribution
Description
- Reflecting on the process so far and what is next for connections in the UK
- Knock-on effects to Clean Power 2030
- The impact of a rolling submissions deadline on networks’ infrastructure planning
- How networks can still effectively meet decarbonisation targets