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In context

This call is open to large companies and consortia, at scale-up and mature. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: United Kingdom.

Summary

This is a regulatory consent application process for electric-line-related infrastructure projects administered by the UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. Eligible applicants can submit applications for consents related to electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 23 Oct 2026Accurate?

About this grant

This service allows electricity distribution network operators (DNOs) and other energy infrastructure applicants to submit applications for energy infrastructure consents in England and Wales. The service covers consents for overhead lines under Section 37 and necessary wayleaves. Applicants must provide detailed information, documents, and images to support their applications, with the specific supporting information requirements depending on the nature of the project. The service allows applicants to save applications and return to them later, view application status, receive messages relating to their application, and respond to requests for further information.

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Eligibility

This service is for electricity distribution network operators (DNOs) and other energy infrastructure applicants. Applicants must have a GOV.UK One Login associated with their work email address. The service applies to England and Wales only, with different processes in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Key requirements

  • ✓Project must relate to electric-line infrastructure within UK jurisdiction
  • ✓Applicant must meet regulatory and technical requirements for consent applications
  • ✓Application must follow DESNZ submission procedures and timelines

Funder contact

The notice names a programme contact you can speak to before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Submit your energy infrastructure application?
Eligibility covers organisations in GB; large-company, consortium. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

How this compares

  • Compared with 10 similar grants (grid mod in United Kingdom) listed in the last 12 months.
  • The same organisation listed 3 other similar grants here in the last 12 months.

Figures are computed from notices listed on Raise Lens in the same sector and country over the last 12 months.

About this sector

Grid modernisation covers transmission, distribution, smart meters, interconnectors and the software that balances a network with more variable supply. Funding comes as innovation calls for network operators and suppliers as well as large public tenders for equipment and works. Applicants are usually asked to show technical readiness and experience working with regulated network companies.

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Quick facts

Sourcegovuk
Opens30 Sep 2026
EligibilityGB
Org typeslarge-company, consortium
Last verified23 Oct 2026

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