An AI-powered platform designed to streamline the connections process for domestic low-carbon technologies (LCT) has attracted 1,000 applications within its first month of operation. Energy Networks Association’s (ENA) Connect Direct uses AI image recognition software to assesses whether pictures provided by installers show electrical cut-outs that are suitable for the type of connection described in the associated application. Where this cannot be determined, the image is sent to a technical expert for checking.
ENA’s ‘instant’ grid connection platform gets 1,000 applications in first month
