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Ofgem Consults on New Financial Commitment for Battery Storage in Grid Queue
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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Ofgem is consulting on a new financial commitment fee for battery energy storage projects in Great Britain's grid connection queue to manage an oversupply of projects, with fees linked to capacity and expected to start in mid-2027. The fee proposal aims to reduce the queue backlog and ensure only committed projects retain their place, with stakeholder feedback invited until October 1.
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You must now prepare for a new upfront fee to hold grid connection for battery projects in the UK, making it essential to assess your financial commitment early or risk losing your queue position. This change will filter speculative projects and open room for seriously committed storage developers.
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