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Grid connections (ICP)

Ipsum is a Lloyd’s NERS-accredited, national Independent Connection Provider (ICP), delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective grid connection solutions from LV up to 132kV. As a trusted alternative to the Distribution Network Operator (DNO), we provide developers, operators and asset owners with greater flexibility, certainty of cost and programme, and a single point of accountability from design through to energisation.

Combining extensive in-house expertise across electrical design, substation installation, cable systems, civil engineering and commissioning, we deliver integrated grid connection solutions that simplify project delivery. Our end-to-end approach provides a single, trusted delivery partner throughout every stage of the project lifecycle, helping customers deliver projects safely, efficiently and on schedule.

Supporting renewable energy, EV charging infrastructure, private networks, balance of plant, industrial and commercial developments, residential and mixed-use schemes, hospitality, education and the public sector, we combine multidisciplinary engineering expertise with proven delivery capability to provide a fully integrated grid connection solution tailored to each customer’s requirements.

Ipsum's capabilities

  • Turnkey solution
  • Project management
  • HV/LV
  • Design
  • Construction
  • Testing
  • Connection
  • Commissioning
  • Civils

The Ipsum Way

Grid connections safety

Safety is fundamental to every grid connection project we deliver. Working on HV infrastructure demands the highest standards of planning, competence and operational control, and our teams are committed to protecting our people, customers and the communities we serve. Recognised with the RoSPA Gold Medal Award, we operate robust CDM 2015-compliant safety management systems across all Independent Connection Provider (ICP) and contestable works, ensuring every project is delivered safely, responsibly and to the highest industry standards.

Grid connections service

As a Lloyd’s NERS-accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP), we deliver more than grid connections—we provide an integrated, end-to-end service built around certainty, collaboration and quality. Dedicated project managers work closely with customers, Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and stakeholders to maintain programme certainty, manage risk and support the timely delivery of new electricity connections across commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy developments.

Grid connections specialist

Backed by more than 1,000 specialists across the Ipsum Group, we deliver end-to-end LV and HV grid connection solutions through a single, integrated delivery model. Combining Lloyd’s NERS-accredited expertise with multidisciplinary engineering capability, we support projects across the renewable energy, commercial, industrial, residential and public sectors, delivering safe, reliable and high-quality outcomes.

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