Posted 1/2/2024, 5:01:27 AM
UK Faces Electricity Gridlock as Demand for Connections Soars But Planning Bottlenecks Persist
- Applications to connect to Britain's electricity grid have increased 10-fold in 5 years, with waits of up to 15 years
- The power grid can't keep up with demand for new connections
- Local planning authorities can block new construction for years
- Overcoming these roadblocks has gained essential support
- Semiconductor startup Paragraf faced £1 million bill to get enough electricity for a new manufacturing site