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Battery Storage

As part of our ICP offering, we integrate Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to help high-demand clients, unlock cost savings, and improve energy resilience.

Ideal for industrial sites, and critical infrastructure, BESS ensures continuity during outages and supports long-term decarbonisation goals, while giving you greater control over your energy strategy from day one.

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Full Turnkey Solutions

eSmart Networks are able to carry out a full turnkey balance of plant packages.

Including civil works, design, construction, supply, installation and commissioning of battery packages, mechanical and HV/LV electrical services.

Trusted Project Delivery

As a trusted Independent Connection Provider, eSmart Networks will manage all technical and legal requirements of the connection and adoption process to ensure the timely delivery of your project.

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End to end support

The early engagement of eSmart Networks means we can help define the optimal connection architecture for your project.

Our Grid team includes expert engineers who have joined us from transmission and distribution system operators. This deep knowledge and experience, coupled with our various licences and accreditations mean we can support our customers through the entire project life cycle.

Grid Services

Unfettered access to network maps and schematics allows us to effectively model power flows and identify pockets of capacity on the DNO networks.

Connection Due Diligence

Once we have engaged with the DNO on our customer’s behalf, we can interrogate connection offers and identify alternatives.

Value Engineering

Without compromising on quality or the requirements of your project, we can then value engineer the preferred solution to ensure the least-cost, technically robust solution is adopted.

What contributes to the success of our projects?

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    Insight

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    Initial engagement

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    Construct

Services

As a NERS-accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP), we ensure your project is connected to the grid swiftly and cost-effectively.

Grid Services
Our in-house team of grid experts ensure more certainty on timescale and cost through a range of connection optioneering, technical due diligence and concept design services.
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Design
Our pre-construction project managers provide a dedicated point of contact in the early project stages and work with our civil design teams to create compliance designs to match our client needs as well as all UK DNOs.
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Construct
eSmart Networks provides comprehensive engineering solutions for your project, endorsed by chartered civil & electrical engineers, covering excavation, cable laying, foundations, substations and more.
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FAQs

Here, you’ll find answers to common questions about what we do and how we do it. Whether you’re new to independent connection grid connections or need some detailed guidance, our FAQs are here to help.

As an Independent Connections Provider (ICP), we help connect a range of projects to the grid. We work closely with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNO) to make sure everything is safe, reliable, and up to UK standards.

Browse this section for answers and tips on your connection needs.

What is an Independant Connection Provider (ICP)?

An Independent Connections Provider (ICP) refers to a recognized company capable of constructing electricity networks to meet the specific standards and quality necessary for acceptance by either a DNO, like UK Power Networks, or an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO).

How does using an ICP benefit me?

As an Independent Connections Provider (ICP), we help connect a range of projects to the grid. We work closely with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNO) to make sure everything is safe, reliable, and up to UK standards.

What Is An Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO)?

An Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) is a certified organisation with a broader role compared to an Independent Connection Provider (ICP). The ICP is responsible for constructing the electrical infrastructure and making the necessary connections. Once the IDNO takes over, it assumes ownership of the regional electricity network and is responsible for its ongoing maintenance, as well as handling fault repairs around the clock.

What Is The National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS)?

National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS). As part of an ongoing process to introduce competition to the electrical service market, eSmart Networks operates under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) on behalf of the UK Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). NERS is managed by Lloyds Accreditation.

What are Contestable Works?

Contestable Works: Connection works that can be carried out by eSmart Networks an Independant Connections Provider (ICP). You have a choice when deciding who shall complete these elements of your connection.

What are Non-Contestable Works?

Non-Contestable Works: These are connection works that must be performed exclusively by the host Distribution Network Operator (DNO). In order to ensure the safety and reliability of the distribution network. Furthermore, as an ICP, you cannot select another entity to carry out these specific aspects of your connection. As a result, it is required by law for the DNO to handle them.

What is High Voltage (HV)?

In the UK, “high voltage” (HV) refers to electrical voltage levels above the standard home voltage of 230 volts. It is commonly used in industrial applications, power transmission, and distribution networks.

High voltage systems are regulated by organisations like National Grid Electricity Transmission and local distribution network operators. Subsequently ensuring safe, reliable transmission and distribution of electricity, consequently following safety standards and regulations.

What is Extra High Voltage (EHV)?

EHV stands for Extra High Voltage. It refers to the highest voltage levels used in electrical power transmission systems, ranging from 345 kV to 1200 kV. Providing the long distance delivery of electricity with reduced losses.