Ofgem Consultation on Future Interconnection Strategy

UK Ofgem Publications & Decisions

Published March 25th, 2026

Detected March 25th, 2026

Summary

Ofgem has issued a call for input seeking views on its proposals for a future strategic approach to interconnection in Great Britain. The consultation focuses on the delivery and financing approaches for future interconnection projects identified through National Energy System Operator (NESO) strategic planning.

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Ofgem is seeking stakeholder input on its proposed future strategic approach to interconnection in Great Britain, specifically concerning the delivery and financing of projects identified via NESO strategic planning. This call for input aims to gather insights into Ofgem's considerations for future interconnection arrangements, which are deemed critical for ensuring a secure, affordable, and low-carbon electricity supply.

Interested parties, including developers, investors, system operators, national regulatory authorities, and consumer representatives, are invited to submit their responses by May 1, 2026. The consultation documents outline Ofgem's proposed Future Delivery Approach and Future Financing Approach, and stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback on these specific areas to inform Ofgem's final strategy.

What to do next

Review Ofgem's call for input documents on the future strategic approach to interconnection.
Submit feedback on the proposed Future Delivery Approach and Future Financing Approach.
Ensure responses are submitted by the closing date of May 1, 2026.

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Future strategic approach to interconnection

Publication type: Call for input Publication date:

25 March 2026

Closing date: 01 May 2026 Status: Open Topic: Electricity interconnectors, National Energy System Operator (NESO) Get emails about this page Print this page

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We are seeking views on our proposals for developing a future strategic approach to interconnection in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).

Call for input description

Interconnection plays a critical role in providing secure, affordable, and low-carbon electricity. To ensure future arrangements are fit for purpose, we are seeking views on our proposals for developing a future strategic approach to interconnection in Great Britain for projects that are identified through NESO strategic planning.

This call for input intends to collect stakeholder insight into the future delivery and financing approaches Ofgem are considering for future interconnection.

We are seeking views on: