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Braintree

Braintree is a 57 MW solar + storage project consented, connecting to the National Grid (England & Wales) network at Braintree 400kV Substation, with capacity due from May 2027. The connection agreement is held by Pivoted Power LLP.

Project stageConsented
  1. Planning (completed)
  2. Consented (current stage)
  3. Construction (not yet reached)
  4. OperatingFrom May 2027 (not yet reached)
  5. Closed (not yet reached)

Connection details

NESO project number
PRO-001042
Customer
Pivoted Power LLP
Technology
Energy Storage System, PV Array (Photo Voltaic/solar)
Total capacity
57 MW
Change in this agreement
+57 MW
Capacity effective from
30 May 2027
Connection site
Braintree 400kV Substation
Transmission owner
National Grid (England & Wales)
Connection type
Direct connection to the transmission network
NESO project status
Consents Approved
Connections reform gate
Gate 2

Connection site

The marker shows the connection substation, not the project itself, with the transmission network around it.

Projects connecting near Braintree Β· Grid map

Other projects at Braintree 400kV Substation

Source: NESO Transmission Entry Capacity (TEC) register, downloaded 8 November 2026. Contains data from NESO, licensed under the NESO Open Data Licence. Report a problem