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Free webinar: Cost effective grid connections for the construction sector
Join us for a free webinar on cost effective grid connections for the construction sector on Wednesday 5th of July at 11am

Understanding Asset Adoption Values
As an Ofgem-regulated Independent Network Operator, Vattenfall can ‘adopt’ electrical network connections and provide attractive ‘Asset Adoption Value’ payments to developers and business ow...

Cost effective grid connections for UK Ports
Vattenfall IDNO will be running a 'best practice session' and speaking to port owners and operators at the Ports and Freeports Development Conference at Kensington Town Hall, London on Wedne...

Delivering electrical power for sustainable food production
Vattenfall IDNO supports a new food park in Norfolk with an upgraded grid connection and a new 132kV substation to provide 30MW of import capacity and 15MW of export.

Special Report for UK Business - Energy security in an increasingly electrical world
In this special report Vattenfall, one of Europe’s largest energy companies, highlights 5 key developments in the energy sector and provides recommendations to help UK industry plan for the ...

Electrical construction: Pioneering partnership strives for net zero construction value chain
Vattenfall IDNO worked with Pascon Utility Connections to build a net zero value chain for the construction and installation of electric vehicle charging points


What is NERS - The National Electricity Registration Scheme?
All Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) have to be accredited under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS)

Contestable and Non-Contestable Works explained
All you need to know about the two elements to any new or upgraded grid connection known as contestable works and non-contestable works.

Distribution Network Operator - What is a DNO?
What is a DNO and are there alternatives you should know about? We take you through all you need to know about DNOs in the UK.