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Transmission / Projects / Company

RWE Generation UK Plc

Customer named in the TEC register

15projects in the register
1.6 GWstill to connect
350 MWof that with Gate 2 offers
7.4 GWconnected now

Projects

ProjectConnection siteTechnologyQueued MWConnection dateGateStatus
Pembroke BESSPembroke 400kV SubstationStorage3507 Mar 2029 +16 moGate 2Consents Approved
STALLINGBOROUGH CARBON CAPTURE CCGTGrimsby West 400kV SubstationThermal (gas, biomass, waste)90630 May 2035Not statedScoping
Didcot BDidcot 400kV SubstationThermal (gas, biomass, waste)23031 Oct 2037Gate 1Built
Sutton CourtenayDidcot 132kV SubstationStorage15031 Oct 2037Not statedScoping
CheshireCapenhurst GSPThermal (gas, biomass, waste)0ConnectedNot statedBuilt
CowesFawley 400kV SubstationThermal (gas, biomass, waste)0ConnectedNot statedBuilt
Cwm DyliTrawsfynydd 275kV SubstationHydro & marine0ConnectedNot statedBuilt
Didcot A GTsDidcot 400kV SubstationThermal (gas, biomass, waste)0ConnectedNot statedBuilt
DolgarrogPentir GSPHydro & marine0ConnectedNot statedBuilt
Great YarmouthNorwich Main 132kVThermal (gas, biomass, waste)0ConnectedNot statedBuilt
Kings Lynn AWalpole 132kV SubstationThermal (gas, biomass, waste)0ConnectedNot statedBuilt
Little BarfordEaton Socon 400kV SubstationThermal (gas, biomass, waste)0ConnectedNot statedBuilt
Pembroke Power StationPembroke 400kV SubstationOther0ConnectedNot statedBuilt
Staythorpe CStaythorpe 400kV SubstationThermal (gas, biomass, waste)0ConnectedNot statedBuilt
GrimsbyGrimsby West 132kV SubstationThermal (gas, biomass, waste)0ConnectedNot statedBuilt

Left the register since January 2021: Aberthaw (0 MW).

Recent changes

  • GrimsbyEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Added to the registerNew
  • Little BarfordEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Gate marking removed (was Gate 1)
  • Pembroke BESSEngland and Wales, StorageStage 1: Status changed from Awaiting Consents to Consents Approved
  • Pembroke BESSEngland and Wales, StorageStage 2: Status changed from Scoping to Consents Approved
  • Pembroke BESSEngland and Wales, StorageRestructured from 1 stage (350 MW from 29 Oct 2027) to 2 stages (285 MW from 7 Mar 2029, 65 MW from 25 May 2029). First connection date +16 months+16 mo
  • Didcot BEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Marked as Gate 1
  • Little BarfordEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Marked as Gate 1
  • Sutton CourtenayEngland and Wales, StorageCustomer changed from TBC 004 LIMITED to RWE Generation UK Plc
  • Little BarfordEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Technology changed from Storage to Gas (CCGT), Storage
  • Sutton CourtenayEngland and Wales, StorageCustomer changed from TBC PARTNERS LIMITED to TBC 004 LIMITED
  • Didcot BEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Technology changed from Gas (CCGT) to Gas (CCGT), Storage
  • Pembroke Power StationEngland and Wales, OtherTechnology changed from Gas (CCGT) to Demand, Hydrogen
  • STALLINGBOROUGH CARBON CAPTURE CCGTEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Customer changed from RWE STALLINGBOROUGH LIMITED to RWE Generation UK Plc
  • Sutton CourtenayEngland and Wales, StorageCustomer changed from TBC 004 LIMITED to TBC PARTNERS LIMITED
  • Sutton CourtenayEngland and Wales, StorageTechnology changed from Storage to Demand, Storage
  • Sutton CourtenayEngland and Wales, StorageCustomer changed from TBC PARTNERS LIMITED to TBC 004 LIMITED
  • CheshireEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Connection point changed from Capenhurst (Ince) 132kV to Capenhurst GSP
  • CheshireEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Technology changed from Gas (OCGT) to Gas engines
  • Little BarfordEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Technology changed from Gas (CCGT) to Storage
  • Staythorpe CEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Substation name updated in the register (from Staythorpe 400kv to Staythorpe 400kV Substation)
  • Staythorpe CEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Technology changed from Gas (CCGT) to Gas (CCGT), Demand
  • Sutton CourtenayEngland and Wales, StorageAdded to the registerNew
  • Pembroke BESSEngland and Wales, StorageConnection date moved from 1 Oct 2026 to 29 Oct 2027 (+13 months)+13 mo
  • CheshireEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Connection point changed from Capenhurst 275kV Substation to Capenhurst (Ince) 132kV
  • Great YarmouthEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Connection point changed from DNO - Norwich 132kV to Norwich Main 132kV
  • AberthawEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Left the register (0 MW)0 MW
  • Little BarfordEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Substation name updated in the register (from Eaton Socon 400kV to Eaton Socon 400kV Substation)
  • Staythorpe CEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Connection point changed from Staythorpe (Network Rail) GSP to Staythorpe 400kv
  • Didcot BEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Capacity changed from 0 MW to 230 MW
  • Didcot BEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Connection date set to 31 Oct 2037
  • Pembroke BESSEngland and Wales, StorageConnection point changed from Alverdiscott 400kV Substation to Pembroke 400kV Substation
  • Pembroke Power StationEngland and Wales, OtherConnection point changed from Alverdiscott 400kV Substation to Pembroke 400kV Substation
  • STALLINGBOROUGH CARBON CAPTURE CCGTEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Added to the registerNew
  • Pembroke BESSEngland and Wales, StorageConnection point changed from Pembroke 400kV Substation to Alverdiscott 400kV Substation
  • Pembroke Power StationEngland and Wales, OtherConnection point changed from Pembroke 400kV Substation to Alverdiscott 400kV Substation
  • Pembroke BESSEngland and Wales, StorageSubstation name updated in the register (from Pembroke 400kV to Pembroke 400kV Substation)
  • Pembroke Power StationEngland and Wales, OtherSubstation name updated in the register (from Pembroke 400kV to Pembroke 400kV Substation)
  • Pembroke BESSEngland and Wales, StorageRenamed from Milford Haven
  • Pembroke BESSEngland and Wales, StorageCustomer changed from EGNEDOL PEMBROKE ECO-POWER LIMITED to RWE GENERATION UK PLC
  • Pembroke BESSEngland and Wales, StorageTechnology changed from Biomass to Storage
  • CowesEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Substation name updated in the register (from Fawley 400kV to Fawley 400kV Substation)
  • Cwm DyliEngland and Wales, Hydro & marineConnection point changed from Trawfynydd to Trawsfynydd 275kV Substation
  • Didcot A GTsEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Substation name updated in the register (from Didcot 400kV to Didcot 400kV Substation)
  • Didcot BEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Substation name updated in the register (from Didcot 400kV to Didcot 400kV Substation)
  • DolgarrogEngland and Wales, Hydro & marineSubstation name updated in the register (from Pentir to Pentir GSP)
  • Kings Lynn AEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Substation name updated in the register (from Walpole 132kV to Walpole 132kV Substation)
  • Pembroke BESSEngland and Wales, StorageRenamed from Pembroke BESS
  • Pembroke BESSEngland and Wales, StorageTechnology changed from Storage to Biomass
  • Staythorpe CEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Connection point changed from Staythorpe to Staythorpe (Network Rail) GSP
  • Pembroke BESSEngland and Wales, StorageRenamed from Milford Haven
  • Pembroke BESSEngland and Wales, StorageConnection date moved from 31 Oct 2022 to 1 Oct 2026 (+47 months)+47 mo
  • Pembroke BESSEngland and Wales, StorageTechnology changed from Biomass to Storage
  • CheshireEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Substation name updated in the register (from Capenhurst 275kV to Capenhurst 275kV Substation)
  • AberthawEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Substation name updated in the register (from Aberthaw 275kV to Aberthaw 275kV Substation)
  • Didcot BEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)25 MW now connectedConnected
  • Didcot BEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Capacity changed from 1,450 MW to 1,475 MW
  • AberthawEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)50 MW no longer connected
  • Kings Lynn AEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)15 MW now connectedConnected
  • Kings Lynn AEngland and Wales, Thermal (gas, biomass, waste)Capacity changed from 380 MW to 395 MW
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Status definitions (NESO)

Scoping: NESO is not aware that a planning application has been made.

Awaiting Consents: NESO is aware, or the customer has told it, that a planning application has been made.

Consents Approved: NESO is aware, or the customer has told it, that the planning application has been approved.

Terminated: used by NESO only in its register of 30 April 2021, for two projects that left the register the next month.

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Source: NESO