Meet the Team: Marie Casey – Our Regulation & Compliance Analyst
Name: Marie Casey Job Title: Regulation & Compliance Analyst Places you’ve worked before: My career has taken me across Ireland and into various industries. I started at IBM in Dublin, then moved to Groupe Pierre & Vacances – Center Parcs, before joining Inpho Sports Photography. Following a family relocation, I worked at Frazer Ferries Group […]
Why Customer Experience Makes the Difference in Network Adoption
When developers evaluate IDNOs, asset value payments typically dominate the conversation. It’s understandable – these represent significant capital commitments that directly impact project economics. However, while securing a competitive asset value matters, it’s merely the starting point of a much longer relationship. The real difference between IDNOs emerges in everything that happens between signing an […]
Meet Frazer Brindle: Business Development Manager at IDCSL
Name: Frazer Brindle Job Title: Business Development Manager Places you’ve worked before: My career includes positions at multiple ICPs including H&MV Engineering, giving me a comprehensive understanding of the electrical utilities sector across both hands-on and commercial roles. What attracted you to the industry? I previously worked in the ICP sector for 12 years, both […]
The Benefits of Early Collaboration Between Developers and IDNOs
The electricity connection landscape is evolving rapidly. With demand surging from data centres, electric vehicle infrastructure, and renewable energy projects, developers face increasing pressure to deliver projects on time and within budget. Most developers work with established processes: engaging consultants for feasibility studies, tendering connection requirements to Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), and bringing IDNOs into […]
An interview with IDCSL’s Project Development Director, Max Parr-Daniels
Name: Max Parr-Daniels Job Title: Project Development Director Places you’ve worked before: Prior to joining IDCSL I had a 16 year career within SSE Energy Solutions. Starting in 2008 as an Apprentice Heating Engineer before kicking off my journey within the Utilities industry in Project Management, then Business Development and most recently Project Development roles. […]
Navigating the grid: what is an IDNO and how can they benefit your project?
In today’s world, a reliable connection to the electricity grid is crucial for businesses and developments of all sizes. Traditionally, connecting to the grid has involved working with a Distribution Network Operator (DNO). However, for some projects, a more flexible and efficient solution exists: the Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO). What is an IDNO? An […]
An interview with IDCSL’s Head of Regulation & Compliance, Donna Jamieson
Name: Donna Jamieson Job Title: Head of Regulation & Compliance Places you’ve worked before: I’ve had a varied career (website development for a newspaper; software development recruitment; taking part in a European Commission Internet Project etc.) but for the past 20 years I have been in the Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) arena – focusing […]
Powering Up New Connections: How IDCSL is Shaping the Future of the Grid
The demand for electricity is on the rise. From a surge in electric vehicles to the ever-growing data centre sector. At IDCSL, we’re at the forefront of ensuring new connections are made efficiently and sustainably. But how exactly do IDNOs like IDCSL support new connections? Let’s delve into the process and explore the innovative solutions […]
The A-Z of Electricity Network Access
If you’re looking to explore your electricity network adoption options for the first time, or just want to refresh your memory of some of the key terms, our A-Z of Electricity Network Access covers the basics. Access – Access is the nature of users’ access to the electricity networks (for example, when users can import/export […]
IDCSL Expands into IDNO Realm, Joins Independent Networks Association
IDCSL are pleased to announce a milestone strategic development that ushers in a new era for the company. IDCSL are officially expanding capabilities to provide fully integrated Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) services and have become a member of the Independent Networks Association (INA). The INA serves as the premier trade association representing independent network […]