Grid Connection Knowledge Hub
Practical guides, technical insight and industry updates covering DNO applications, grid connections, solar, battery storage, EV infrastructure and electrification across the UK.
What Is a Grid Connection Feasibility Study? UK Costs & What's Included
A grid connection feasibility study is what separates viable projects from expensive false starts. Here's what one covers for solar, BESS, hybrid and EV projects in the UK, how much it costs (from £545), and when to commission one vs a budget estimate.
What Is a Solar Site Survey? Cost, Process & What's Included
A solar site survey is the technical assessment that decides whether your project succeeds. Here's what it covers, how much it costs in the UK (from £95), how long it takes, and why every solar, battery and EV job should start with one.
Who Actually Handles Your DNO Application? Our UK-Based Team Explained
Some DNO application services outsource the actual work. Ours doesn't. Here's who handles your application, where they're based, and why we think it matters for quality, response times, and data protection.
Introducing Our Free DNO CRM for Installers Who Manage Applications In-House
We built a free CRM specifically for solar installers who submit their own DNO applications. Here's why we made it, who it's for, and what it changes about running G98s and G99s in-house.
Should Installers Manage DNO Applications In-House or Outsource?
A practical breakdown of the two ways installers handle DNO applications, when each approach makes sense, and the hybrid self-managed model that's starting to win.
Software Portal + Real Experts: Why Our DNO Application Service Wins
A live application portal backed by real DNO experts doing the real work. Here's why combining purpose-built software with a human team is the fastest, most reliable way to get DNO approvals.
Why Your DNO Application Keeps Getting Rejected (And How to Fix It)
The most common reasons DNO applications get rejected or delayed, from SLD errors to LOA mismatches, and exactly how to fix each one before resubmitting.
G99 vs G98: A Solar Installer's Guide to Picking the Right Application
Clear, practical guidance on choosing between a G98 notification and a G99 application, including thresholds, timelines, documents, and the edge cases that catch installers out.
Choosing a DNO Application Partner: What to Look For
Not all DNO application services are created equal. Here's what installers, EPCs and developers should look for when picking someone to hand their applications to.
The DNO Application Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Solar Installers
A complete walkthrough of the DNO application process, from checking whether you need G98 or G99, gathering documents, submitting to the DNO, and getting approval.
DNO Applications Explained: Why Every Solar Job Needs One
If you install solar panels that connect to the grid, you'll need DNO approval. Here's a straightforward breakdown of what's involved, who submits it, and what it costs.
Solar Grid Connection: The Installer's Complete Guide to G98 & G99
Before your customer can export a single watt, the DNO needs to approve the connection. This guide covers the full process, from choosing G98 or G99 to getting the export number back.
Have a specific project or question?
These guides cover the ground. When you're ready for a specific answer on a live project — G99, feasibility, BESS, EV, utility scale — talk to the team.