E.ON has been given the green light to establish a new Independent Distribution Network Operator – E.ON UK Network Assets Ltd – with the new business aiming to simplify smart connections and enable lower carbon technologies to connect to the UK grid.
UK energy regulator Ofgem has issued E.ON with a distribution licence. The licence sets the energy company on track to deliver end-to-end electricity infrastructure – from engagement, to design, through to adoption through collaboration with its newly licensed IDNO.
As the Government’s Solar Roadmap launches within its Clean Power 2030 action plan, E.ON aims to support the development of a smart, flexible energy grid for all.
It will provide sustainable and tailored energy solutions for a wide range of customers such as large-scale solar connections, data centres, ICPs, developers, consultants, EV charging providers, landowners and energy storage projects.
Chris Norbury (pictured below), CEO of E.ON UK said:
“As the Government strives to deliver Clean Power 2030 and develop its Solar Roadmap, businesses and organisations need support to connect sustainable energy solutions to the grid at scale and at speed. We’re aligned and ready to do that as Ofgem has now issued a distribution licence in support of our IDNO, ‘E.ON Networks’, placing us on the starting block to streamline and simplify the grid connection and adoption process for our customers.”
It’s expected that the IDNO will reach its final launch milestone in August and as part of the strategic business move, E.ON UK has already created new green jobs, including apprenticeships, to add to its existing capabilities.
Chris added: “We’re proud to be able to create new clean energy jobs while we support our customers’ green energy goals. Using our in-depth understanding of renewable energy and the steps needed to develop a smarter more resilient energy network, we will help to make the grid adoption and connection process seamless from day one.”
For more information about E.ON’s new business or to register interest visit: idno.eonenergy.com.
Images courtesy of E.ON.
