Recommendation 41

A lack of network capacity and delays to securing grid connections are together hampering the delivery of low-carbon power and driving potential investments overseas. For too long, transmission and distribution network owners have been able to delay or avoid the level of anticipatory investment required to deliver a network capable of meeting the needs of the country. Ofgem’s approach to agreeing future investment in previous investment rounds has not been proactive enough, Decarbonisation of the power sector 107 and frequent changes to Government policy have increased investment risk. Together, the system has failed to deliver what is required, and that must change.