UK announces new state-owned grid company and self-build connection reforms

Britain is establishing GB Grid as a publicly owned competitor to private network operators and allowing developers to build their own connections in some cases, mirroring a successful Irish policy model.

First covered Sep 29, 2026 · 8:15 AM PT · 1 article

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3h PV Magazine Publicly owned company GB Grid announced in UK connections policy overhaul — New state-owned company will compete with private sector network operators. Self-build reforms allowing developers to build their own connections in some cases…

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