Course Description
As renewables, storage, data centres, and large industrial loads connect to the grid at unprecedented pace, the process of grid connection — and the regulatory framework governing it — has become a critical bottleneck and a specialised discipline. Grid connection delays are now a leading cause of project schedule extension on major infrastructure.
This course develops a practical understanding of grid connection and power system regulation. Participants learn the grid connection process, connection agreements and requirements, grid codes and compliance, and the regulatory framework governing network access and charging. The course is directly relevant to developers, large energy users, and anyone whose project depends on connecting to the electricity network.
What you will achieve
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the grid connection process end to end
- Understand connection applications and agreements
- Understand grid codes and technical connection requirements
- Navigate the regulatory framework for network access
- Understand connection charging and cost apportionment
- Address connection of renewables, storage, and large loads
- Manage grid connection timelines and risks
- Understand the regulatory bodies and their roles
How the course is delivered
The course combines the grid connection process with the regulatory framework governing network access, using practical connection examples. Participants work through connection process and compliance scenarios relevant to renewables, storage, and large loads.
The programme connects the technical connection requirements with the regulatory and commercial framework that governs grid access.
Designed for
This training course is ideal for:
- Developers and project managers connecting to the grid
- Large energy users and data centre developers
- Power and electrical engineers
- Regulatory and commercial professionals
- Anyone managing grid connection
Daily programme
- The grid connection process
- Connection applications and studies
- Connection agreements
- Connection requirements and standards
- Grid codes and their purpose
- Technical connection requirements
- Compliance and testing
- Connecting renewables, storage, and large loads
- The regulatory framework for network access
- Connection charging and cost apportionment
- Managing connection timelines and risks
- Case study workshop and review
Certification & accreditation
BII Certificate of Completion
BII Certificate of Completion Upon successful completion, participants receive a BII Development Institute Certificate of Completion with a unique reference code that is independently verifiable. Our certificates are recognised internationally and reflect successful completion of your chosen programme.
