'Axing zombie projects': Ofgem confirms plan to fast-track grid connections for clean power projects

Michael Holder
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Government and regulator confirm major overhaul of a grid connection regime that has been branded a 'joke' leaving some projects facing a wait of up to 15 years

Ofgem is today expected to confirm plans to carry out a radical overhaul of the UK's grid connection process in order to speed up the rollout of much needed clean power infrastructure across the country....

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