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‘Zombie’ Projects Scrapped as Ofgem Clears Way for Renewables
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Read MoreHow 'Zombie' Projects Have Stalled The Grid
For years, developers across the UK have faced lengthy delays when trying to connect renewable projects to the electricity grid. One of the biggest obstacles has been the sheer volume of queued projects – many of which are no longer viable. ‘Zombie’ projects have occupied grid space without progressing, preventing newer, cleaner, and more shovel-ready developments from moving forward.
Currently, over 1,000 projects are waiting for grid connection dates. Some of these are not expected to go live until the late 2030s, creating bottlenecks that stall investment, undermine decarbonisation targets, and limit the UK’s ability to meet growing electricity demands from sectors like transport and heating.
