Large demand
Connection strategy under constraint
Advised on likely transmission constraints, connection routes and programme risk for a large demand project.
Independent support for demand, generation and storage projects where grid access drives programme and value. We help teams understand capacity and constraint risk, navigate Connections Reform & Gate 2, and deal directly with network companies — from early options through offer diligence and delivery.
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Based in Newcastle • Serving clients across GB
Currently accepting new clients for Q2/Q3 2026
Typical support: capacity/options studies • offer due diligence • programme risk • network engagement • workshops for Connections Reform & Gate 2.
Supporting grid strategy and connection delivery across demand, generation and energy storage projects.
Grid strategy and connection support for large demand users, including data centres and industrial loads.
Focus on capacity availability, transmission vs distribution options, and programme risk under Connections Reform and Gate 2.
View large demand pageSupport for renewable generation projects including solar PV, onshore wind and hybrid developments.
Advising on connection strategy, export capacity, constraint risk and positioning within the current connections framework.
View generation & storage pageExperience supporting standalone and co-located BESS projects.
Covering connection strategy, curtailment exposure, and integration alongside generation or demand assets.
View generation & storage pagePractical grid advisory for projects where the connection position affects feasibility, programme or investment decision-making.
Early-stage assessment of connection options, constraints and delivery risk to support site selection and portfolio prioritisation.
Support on evidence strategy, sequencing risk, and decision points to protect programme and improve chances of progression.
Preparation and review of distribution and transmission applications, offer due diligence, and clear identification of key risks and milestones.
Independent coordination and review of power system and grid study inputs needed to support connection decisions and delivery.
A few anonymised examples of the type of work supported across demand, generation and storage projects.
Large demand
Advised on likely transmission constraints, connection routes and programme risk for a large demand project.
Solar PV
Helped shape a more practical grid application approach and reduce avoidable programme drag.
Portfolio screening
Assessed multiple sites and connection points to focus effort on the most viable options.
Direct engagement with network companies across Great Britain, including the system operator, transmission owners, and experience working with all GB DNOs.
Advice is grounded in the realities of DESNZ’s Clean Power 2030 plan — focused on what it means for capacity availability, constraint risk and delivery timing at project level.
Experience working across all GB DNO groups, including:
Listed for clarity and discoverability — engagement depends on project geography and connection type.
Straightforward commercials. Most work is scoped to outcome and programme — hourly for ad-hoc support, or retained capacity for teams who need continuity.
Flexible support across strategy, network engagement, due diligence and delivery.
£125/hour
Priority access and predictable budgeting for teams that need continuity.
From £600/month
Retained support from £600/month, scoped to your project needs and level of involvement. Get in touch to discuss.
Blended rates are available where a client reserves more than one day per week on a rolling basis.
All prices exclude VAT. Larger scopes can be fixed-price where deliverables are well-defined.
Walledge Davis Consulting provides independent grid and power systems advisory for energy infrastructure projects. The work is built around clear communication, technically sound inputs, and an understanding of what matters commercially: programme, risk and investability.
If you need someone to own the grid workstream, pressure-test an offer, or get a network conversation moving, this is the lane.
Send a short note with your project type, location and what decision you’re trying to make. You’ll get a fast, straight answer on scope and next steps.
Response typically within 1 business day.