Grid Dynamix
A grid capacity solution that creates an advantage for developers in the race for securing grid capacity for developments.
Availability of grid capacity is now one of the biggest risks to your development. Our Grid Dynamix service helps bridge the gap between your changing needs and the Grid’s capability to meet them.
Rapid electrification of most of the UK’s industries has put housebuilders in a race for Grid capacity.
Understanding the amount of capacity available, when, and at what cost, from purchasing a site through to planning and into delivery, is invaluable to help maximise your investment and prevent significant risks to a development.
- Unique service
- Whole pipeline approach, a solution for all your projects
- Optioneering
- Regular status updates
- Increased certainty of connections delivered on time
Grid Dynamix Benefits
- We’ll work with you to ensure a site is deliverable by using our in-house skills and experience to assess loads and related costs.
- We’ll find, capture, and keep the electrical capacity you require for your entire project pipeline.
- We’ll track connection applications for you, alerting you as soon as anything changes in the application process.
- We’ll ensure that all key milestones are met in relation to the application process
Grid Dynamix is about creating certainty for your grid connection. We manage this on your behalf, allowing you to focus on other aspects of the development.
Reliable Solution
Project Support
In House Skills
FAQs
How much does this service cost?
This service is not chargeable for our existing customers and we will offer this service on a upfront basis to a new company where we identify that there is a high likelihood that we will secure future repeat business.
What are the minimum and maximum number of plots / site sizes you serve?
The smallest we consider for our new customers is 40 plots and there is no upper limit.
How do I know how much capacity I will need?
There are industry standard allowances for each size and type of domestic dwelling which are based on known demands over thousands of properties. You will often find that these standards are a lot lower than calculating each plot through a consultant as we are able to apply our knowledge of when the network is used.
We also have similar examples of most other types of demands on bigger sites such as pumping stations, schools, neighbourhood centres etc.
Should I submit a connection application?
You can but to gain the best response from the DNO’s for the right amount of power, it’s best to get an experienced licensed ICP to do it on your behalf.
How will this service benefit me?
When assessing any key risk, a key consideration is what can I do to limit the likelihood and severity of the risk?
In terms of the risk, we mean your site having planning but no power…
By using our Grid Dynamix service, it reduces both severity and likelihood.
What do I need to do to secure a connection?
You need a suitable offer that you are happy with in terms of the cost and programme and then we would accept it on your behalf. Once you make payment, the capacity is yours to start design works etc.
Will chargeable reinforcement impact my development?
From a cost perspective yes, from a time perspective less so. Sometimes chargeable reinforcement that is known as pre purchase, is better than free reinforcement due to the ICP’s ability to deliver the majority of the chargeable works on your behalf.
Relying on the DNO to deliver your free reinforcement adds significant risk to the certainty you have over any power on date.
Is the service secure and will my information be shared?
Your information will not be shared and is secure under GDPR. Grid Dynamix is a secure service, helping you to establish grid connections for your schemes. We operate under NDA’s where appropriate and limit the number of developers we offer this service to, reducing conflicts.
What information do you need?
That depends on the complexity and stage of the project. We need a limited amount of information at the early stage, such as draft layout and accommodation schedule, plus any other electrical needs and some initial high-level project dates.
Will I be disadvantaged if I use Grid Dynamix?
Not at all, as mentioned..
When will my power be ready?
That is project specific information and would be part of the output of this process. There are dozens of stakeholders required to energise a sit and once the Grid Dynamix team have secured your connection, the delivery team will take over and provide updates of any actions you have to take, e.g. completion of the land rights agreements. Where we are involved from the start, we work with you to answer this question with “when you need it”.
