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
Susana Neves e Brooks, Head of Connections Strategy, Policy & Reform, National Grid Electricity Distribution
Annette Sloan, Head of Connections Reform, SSEN Transmission
Jon Saltmarsh, Chief Technology Officer, Energy Systems Catapult
Mike Wilks, Partner - Energy Networks, Baringa
Susana Neves e Brooks, Head of Connections Strategy, Policy & Reform, National Grid Electricity Distribution
Annette Sloan, Head of Connections Reform, SSEN Transmission
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