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Electricity System Restoration Tender Rounds – South-West and Midlands ITT2 Now Live 

When are the ESR tender round deadlines?   National Grid ESO runs restoration tenders periodically to ensure there are sufficient generators and other assets available to provide this service. The latest ESR tender rounds began in 2022 and will continue into 2024, covering the full geography of mainland GB. The South-East and Northern tender has concluded. NGESO have made related decisions on successful ITT1 submissions for the South-West and Midlands and the ITT2 process for these generators is underway. ITT2 tendering is now active with a submission deadline of the 19th of May 2025, but time is of the essence, as this stage includes an extensive range of detailed technical review and commercial preparation.   Renewable technologies in the restoration process    These latest ESR tender rounds being run by National Grid ESO now not only afford generators the chance to participate in this crucial service, but they now also ensure inclusivity, welcoming

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TNEI on Grid: Great Britain’s Connections Reform – the Proposal

We recently published a piece summarising the journey so far of Great Britain’s Connections Reform (GBCR) and how it will fundamentally affect all projects. The reform project has now reached a critical juncture where the ESO are consulting on the proposed detailed solution and inviting alternative suggestions from industry as part of the formal industry change process – the previous consultation in June 2023 was an informal consultation. In this article we’ll summarise the ESO’s proposals, what this means for you and how to get involved.  The ESO’s proposal  If you want to read the detail, there are two Workgroup Consultations you can read and comment on by 6th August when the consultations close:  These are both in-depth documents describing the discussions the industry have had on the ESO’s proposals. We have summarised the proposals below:  Core Process  There will be a single ‘primary’ process which all transmission connected and

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TNEI Away Day – 25th Anniversary Edition

In July 2024 we took the whole TNEI team away for 2 days of team building and celebrations as TNEI marks 25 years since it first all begun! It was an action packed 2 days, kicked off with our AGM hosted by Nigel Tate and Ian Graves. Once the official stuff was out of the way, it was onto TNEI Sports Day where colleagues competed in the usual suspects; 3-legged race, sack race and the egg and spoon race. Congratulations to the winning team James, Harvey, Stephen, Will, Florence, Martin, Sarah, Zahid, Yueqi and Karen! We then partied all night with a BBQ & 90’s quiz & disco with outfits to match! The next day revellers carried on the party with the TNEI in the Park festival where each of our teams had a stand to showcase their work to the rest of the company with activities, competitions and creativity

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TNEI Fives Tournament – Glasgow

Will your team take the trophy?    We are looking for companies working in renewables to take part in our 5-a-side Football Tournament on the 28th September.    Hosted by TNEI, the tournament is Glasgow based but UK-wide entries are welcome. Teams are limited to 7 people; we recommend 2 rolling subs per team.  ⚽ When: Saturday 28th September 2024  ⚽ Where: Power League, 1 Kennedy Street, Glasgow, G4 0EB    ⚽ Time: 09:00 – 15:00 with the opportunity for drinks at the Ark afterwards  ⚽ Entry cost: £250 per team (100% of the entry fee will be donated to local Glasgow charity ‘With Kids’)  This is a great opportunity to network outside of the office whilst taking part in a bit of friendly (or competitive!) competition.   Are you up for the challenge? Register your interest here. Once you have completed the form, we will be in touch no later than the 16th August

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Government lifts onshore wind ban in England  

It is great news for the Renewable Energy Industry as the Government has announced the lifting of the onshore restrictions in England, removing barriers for the country to achieve its decarbonisation goals. More details on the Government’s onshore wind announcement are available here. What has changed? There are two main changes: What does the lifting of the onshore wind ban in England mean for Developers? The changes, once fully implemented, are expected to significantly reduce consenting risks for onshore wind projects in England. A number of developers have already been looking into new sites in England in anticipation that a new Government would likely make policy updates. With minimal onshore wind development taking place since 2016, the English market represents a relatively untapped resource compared to the more mature markets in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. How can TNEI help? TNEI has worked on 400+ onshore wind projects in England.

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Celebrating 25 Years of TNEI: A Quarter-Century of Renewable Energy Innovation

This year marks a significant milestone for TNEI Services as we celebrate our 25th anniversary. For a quarter of a century, TNEI has been at the forefront of supporting and advancing the renewable energy industry, helping to shape a more sustainable future.  Since our inception, TNEI has been dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions and expertise across the renewable energy sector. Our journey has been driven by a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence, enabling us to grow and adapt in an ever-evolving industry.  To commemorate this special occasion, we are thrilled to be planning a series of celebratory activities across our offices. These events are designed to honour our legacy, appreciate our dedicated team, and look forward to the future with renewed enthusiasm.  The festivities will kick off with our annual company Away Day in July. This event promises to be an exciting opportunity for our team to come together,

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