Free webinar - Cost effective grid connections for the UK recycling sector

By offering an alternative to local Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), Vattenfall IDNO streamlines the process of connecting to the grid, providing faster and more cost-effective solutions. Our services include the adoption of new electrical connection assets, providing capital for technology, value engineering and Asset Adoption Value payments, which can significantly reduce the costs of electrification.

Waste and recycling companies aiming to electrify their fleets and waste management processes can partner with Vattenfall IDNO to secure the grid capacity necessary to power electric equipment and vehicles. This is particularly valuable as waste management transitions from diesel-powered vehicles to electric refuse collection vehicles (eRCVs), which require substantial grid capacity. Vattenfall IDNO supports these companies by adopting the infrastructure and handling the ongoing operation and maintenance of grid infrastructure, offering long-term solutions to ensure reliable electricity supply.

Vattenfall’s expertise in value-engineered designs helps optimise the connection process, making it more affordable for businesses in the waste and recycling sector. For sites that face constraints due to limited capacity, Vattenfall’s Grid Connections Consultancy service and Capacity Insights Platform can help identify upstream and downstream capacity constraints, providing details to inform the most cost effective solutions.

As well as providing advice and managing the process of securing new and upgraded grid connections, Vattenfall IDNO provides Asset Adoption Value payments to businesses for adopting their grid connection infrastructure. Asset Adoption Value payments can help offset the costs associated with upgrading or securing new electrical grid capacity, making the overall investment in electrification significantly more cost effective.

For example, Vattenfall IDNO recently helped a wood recycling company secure a new grid connection which included an Asset Adoption Value that more than covered the total cost of the ‘contestable works’ works for the connection, making a significant reduction to the overall costs of the project.

Join Vattenfall for a free webinar on October 16th at 11am to learn more.