A GUIDE TO GATE 2
Overview
Gate 2 is reshaping the UK’s grid connection process, and developers need to move fast to stay ahead.
With Ofgem’s Gate 2 reforms changing how capacity is released and managed, many projects will need rapid technical, commercial and planning support to keep connection dates on track.
Locogen’s team of experts helps renewable developers navigate Gate 2, from re-assessing feasibility and planning conditions, supporting and demystifying the Gate 2 submission process, to preparing for construction and grid compliance.
Whether your project secured a connection or faces delays, we provide end-to-end support to keep your investment moving.
End-to-end support
We provide tailored services across the project lifecycle
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Advisory
Our Advisory team guides developers through feasibility, Gate 2 grid submissions, and site strategy. We can review evidence, produce red-line boundaries, optimise connection strategy, and ensure every project is positioned to secure viable capacity and meet evolving G2TWQ and CMP435 requirements efficiently.
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Planning and Environment
From early planning to post-consent delivery, our Planning & Environment specialists manage planning applications, condition discharges, and stakeholder engagement. We help projects maintain compliance and momentum through Gate 2, ensuring environmental integrity and planning success across solar, wind, and battery developments.
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Engineering and Construction
Our Engineering & Construction team provides full-cycle support, from EPC and ICP procurement to owner’s engineering, project management, and CDM compliance. We de-risk delivery, coordinate contractors, and ensure safe, timely construction aligned with ongoing Gate 2 connection timelines and grid standards.
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Asset Management
Locogen’s Asset Management team keeps operational assets performing at their best. We monitor generation, manage operational contracts, and deliver data-driven performance analysis to maximise return and ensure long-term reliability after grid connection.
Our services
We’re on hand to help, no matter the outcome of your Gate 2 application
What we offer
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Grid connection strategy and submissions
Expert guidance through the Gate 2 grid process, including feasibility studies, connection strategy, Gate 2 submissions. We help developers interpret G2TWQ and CMP435 changes, strengthen submissions, and secure viable grid capacity with confidence.
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Planning and Consent Support
Comprehensive planning support from application through to post-consent delivery. Our specialists manage condition discharges, environmental reports, and stakeholder consultation to keep projects on track and fully compliant with planning and regulatory frameworks.
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Owner’s Engineer
End-to-end delivery management for solar, wind, and battery projects. We act as Owner’s Engineer across design, procurement, and construction, ensuring projects meet quality, safety, and schedule requirements while aligning with Gate 2 connection milestones.
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CDM and Health & Safety Management
Full compliance oversight across pre-construction and construction phases. Our team manages CDM obligations, risk assessments, and site safety to protect your project and workforce from early-stage design through to commissioning.
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Due Diligence and Risk Assessment
Whether selling a project post-Gate 2 or assessing acquisition opportunities, we provide technical due diligence to identify risks, validate assumptions, and support confident investment decisions across renewable portfolios.
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Asset Performance
Optimised operational performance through proactive monitoring, fault management, and contractor coordination. We help owners maximise energy yield, manage PPAs and maintenance contracts, and ensure long-term reliability across wind, solar, and battery assets.
FAQs
Key questions on the Gate 2 grid connection process
Gate 2 resources
Gate 2 resources
Our people
Iain McMillan
Head of Planning & Environment
Ian McLean
Technical Director, Wind
Andrew Boulton
Technical Director, Solar
Steven Buckley
Principal Due Diligence Consultant
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Contact us today
Our experts can provide support for every stage of your project’s lifecycle. Find out how we can support you through the Gate 2 grid connection process to achieve your renewable ambitions.
