Philip Bale – News, Views and Projects

Articles, videos, webinars and podcasts written by or involving Philip Bale, Specialist Grid Connection Engineer at Roadnight Taylor.

Join our webinar: Before you sign: the Connection Agreement checks that really matter

2026-02-23T14:41:46+00:0023 February, 2026|Connectology, Connectology webinars, HOME PAGE NEWS|

Join the Connectologists® to walk through what tends to change between Connection Offer and Agreement, where commercial and operational risk can quietly creep in, and what's worth checking before you sign

Podcast: How should EREP130 be applied to battery storage projects?

2025-06-17T12:26:55+00:0008 May, 2025|Connectology, Connectology podcasts, HOME PAGE NEWS|

A podcast focusing on the application of Engineering Recommendation EREP130 to embedded battery storage connections under Technical Limits scenarios. Is it appropriate for DNOs to enforce EREP130 clauses when offering early connections under technical limits? And what does it mean for customers?

Podcast: The Connectologists’® Top 10 Grid Connection Tips

2025-06-17T12:26:19+00:0009 April, 2025|Connectology, Connectology podcasts, HOME PAGE NEWS|

Getting your project connected to the grid is no easy feat—but what are the most essential tips to maximise success? In our latest podcast, our Connectologists® battle it out to decide the ultimate Top 10 Grid Connection Tips.

Podcast: Exploring Grid Code Change GC0117

2025-06-17T12:27:51+00:0003 April, 2025|Connectology, Connectology podcasts, HOME PAGE NEWS|

Join our Connectologist as they debate GC0117 the Grid Code change proposal, initially raised back in June 2018, aimed at improving transparency and consistency of access arrangements for generation and storage connections.

Podcast: Grid News and Views 10

2025-06-17T12:29:12+00:0019 February, 2025|Connectology, Connectology podcasts, HOME PAGE NEWS|

Join Connectologist® Pete Aston, Catherine Cleary, Philip Bale, and Nikki Pillinger for an in-depth discussion on the evolving UK grid landscape in our latest podcast. This episode unpacks the latest developments affecting Clean Power 2030 and how they impact grid connections, project viability, and market dynamics.

Podcast: The impact of the transmission network on distribution demand applications

2025-07-01T10:31:25+00:0013 November, 2024|Connectology, Connectology podcasts|

In our latest podcast, our experts unpack how distribution and transmission networks interact and how the transmission network is affecting connection applications for demand at distribution level.

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