Grid Connection Queue Management Across Europe

Grid connection queues vary significantly across Europe. Germany employs a first-come-first-served model with conditional milestones, while Spain recently reformed its system to prioritize projects with advanced development status. France uses a mixed approach with regional capacity allocation. Key insight: Storage projects are increasingly receiving priority treatment due to grid stabilization benefits. Best practice for developers: secure grid capacity early, maintain milestone compliance, and consider hybrid projects (solar + storage) for preferential treatment. Typical queue times range from 12 months (France, distribution level) to 36+ months (Germany, transmission level).