The UK government is taking steps to address the grid connection backlog as part of its energy infrastructure planning initiative. The Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP) has been initiated by the Scottish, Welsh, and UK governments to develop a better planning framework for transition technologies, including storage and hydrogen projects, up to 2050. The plan, to be delivered by the National Energy System Operator (NESO), will focus on electricity generation and storage in its first phase. The SSEP aims to assess optimal locations for future energy infrastructure, taking into account public opinions, environmental considerations, and demands from various sectors. It will also map out potential energy generation and storage locations, types, and quantities specific to different areas. The initiative is expected to update regularly with new infrastructure recommendations and aims to reduce waiting times for projects to connect to the grid. The plan is set to be scoped out over a 25-year period, with NESO expected to deliver the first phase in 2026. By engaging with stakeholders, including government bodies, regulators, industries, and communities, the plan seeks to identify the necessary electricity and storage technologies to meet future energy demands and decarbonization objectives.