Vattnfall IDNO – Electrifying UK Businesses

The electrification of businesses is a pivotal step towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions. As the demand for new and upgraded grid connections surges, along with the integration of renewable energy sources like solar photovoltaics (PV), onshore wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS), the need for an efficient, reliable, and client-centric grid connection service has never been more critical.

Enter Vattenfall IDNO, a key player in the UK's energy landscape, dedicated to electrifying businesses and facilitating the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Through our Grid Connections Consultancy, Vattenfall IDNO offers a comprehensive suite of grid connection services tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses seeking new, or larger, grid connections for their operations. Whether it's navigating complex regulatory frameworks or optimising the design of a grid connection, our consultancy services streamline the connection process, ensuring swift and hassle-free integration into the electrical grid.

One of the key features of Vattenfall IDNO's approach is our emphasis on value engineering. By leveraging more than a century of grid infrastructure and management expertise and cutting-edge R&D, we work with our clients to deliver innovative solutions that maximise efficiency and minimise costs. This commitment to value engineering not only accelerates the grid connection process but also enables businesses to unlock significant savings, making the transition to renewable energy more economically viable.

Vattenfall IDNO's competitive Asset Adoption Value payments provide businesses with a compelling commercial incentive to partner with us, which reduces overall project costs. By offering attractive financial incentives for adopting and maintaining assets, we ensures that businesses are rewarded for their contributions to the development of the UK grid. This collaborative approach not only benefits individual businesses and project developers but also strengthens the overall stability of the energy network, paving the way for a more sustainable future.

Central to Vattenfall IDNO's mission is our unwavering commitment to client-focused collaboration. From initial consultation to project implementation, and energisation, we prioritise open communication, transparency, and responsiveness, ensuring that clients' needs are met every step of the way. For example, this is a quote from one of our ICP clients:

When choosing to select an IDNO partner there are intangible factors to consider other than simply the AAV on offer. I really appreciate that I’m able to pick up the phone to you, get clear answers to emails and your general 'can-do' attitude. It’s a real pleasure to work with you!

By taking responsibility for electrical grid infrastructure and connections, and developing, owning and managing primary substations, switchgear and other essential electrical assets, Vattenfall IDNO allows Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) to focus on essential grid upgrades that are vital for the transition to net zero. This collaborative approach is essential for accelerating the development of the UK grid, which needs significant development. UK electricity consumption is predicted to triple from roughly 300TWh today to around 900TWh by 2050, so it is essential that IDNOs are able to support the DNOs as much as we can.

By providing businesses and renewable energy projects with the support, resources, and expertise they need to integrate into the electrical grid, Vattenfall IDNO is accelerating the transition to net zero in the UK, one connection at a time.