Grid infrastructure βΊ Connection queue βΊ Solar
SOLAR Β· NGETEssendine
Essendine is a 240 MW solar project consented, connecting to the National Grid (England & Wales) network at Ryhall 400kV Substation, with capacity due from January 2028. The connection agreement is held by Mallard Pass Solar Farm Limited.
Project stageConsented
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (current stage)
- Construction (not yet reached)
- OperatingFrom Jan 2028 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Connection details
- NESO project number
- PRO-001643
- Customer
- Mallard Pass Solar Farm Limited
- Technology
- PV Array (Photo Voltaic/solar)
- Total capacity
- 240 MW
- Change in this agreement
- +240 MW
- Capacity effective from
- 1 January 2028
- Connection site
- Ryhall 400kV Substation
- Transmission owner
- National Grid (England & Wales)
- Connection type
- Direct connection to the transmission network
- NESO project status
- Consents Approved
Connection site
The marker shows the connection substation, not the project itself, with the transmission network around it.
Other projects at Ryhall 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