The Infra Insider – Episode 16: Net Zero Has a Wiring Problem

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In this episode of The Infra Insider, we explore one of the most significant yet often overlooked challenges facing UK infrastructure today: grid connectivity. As demand for electricity continues to grow, driven by housing, renewable energy, EV infrastructure, and the rapid emergence of AI data centres, the ability to connect projects to the grid is becoming a critical constraint on growth and delivery.

We're joined by Simon Reilly, CEO of Aurora Utilities, a business operating at the forefront of utility infrastructure and grid connections. With extensive experience across the sector, Simon provides a practical and informed perspective on the realities of connecting major projects in an increasingly complex and capacity-constrained environment.

In this episode, we examine the challenges facing the UK's electricity network, from lengthy connection queues and evolving regulatory frameworks to the growing role of independent network providers. We discuss how the industry is adapting to unprecedented levels of demand and what developers, investors, and infrastructure operators need to understand about securing grid capacity.

We also explore the impact of emerging technologies and industries on energy demand, including the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centres, and discuss whether the UK's infrastructure is prepared for what comes next. Along the way, Simon shares insights into the practical solutions being deployed across the market and the opportunities available to accelerate project delivery.

Join us for an insightful conversation on one of the defining infrastructure challenges of the decade and what it will take to unlock the UK's ambitions for growth, decarbonisation, and energy security.

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