SP Energy Networks’ Local Authority Network Insight Tool (LANIT) has been named Best Innovation: Software and Services at the Scottish Green Energy Awards, recognising its role in transforming how councils and regional bodies plan for the UK’s energy future.
LANIT gives local authorities and transport organisations real-time visibility of electricity network capacity, potential constraints, and indicative costs - before they submit formal connection requests. This means projects like EV charging hubs, heat pump rollouts, and solar installations can be planned with increased confidence, reducing unnecessary delays and costs.
Demand for low-carbon technologies like electric vehicles and renewable generation is rising sharply, putting pressure on electricity networks. SP Energy Networks’ tool helps bridge the gap by making complex grid data accessible and actionable for non-specialists.
Proven impact:
- Supported energy planning for 40 local authorities, 12 regional bodies, and 3 transport providers in 2024/2025
- Delivered 2,000+ optioneering studies, saving an estimated £1.3 million by reducing speculative applications and streamlining planning
- Enabled early-stage decarbonisation planning for 22 local authorities
LANIT combines live network data with advanced analysis to simulate grid impacts and suggest cost-effective alternatives. By removing barriers to information, SP Energy Networks is helping local authorities make informed investment decisions, reduce waste, and accelerate renewable adoption.
Mark Goudie, Head of DSO Strategic Projects & Optimisation at SP Energy Networks said, “Local authorities are at the heart of the UK’s energy transition. LANIT gives them the insight they need to support energy planning and enable the delivery of projects that underpins Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategies (LHEES) and Local Area Energy Plans (LAEPs) that ultimately benefit communities and the environment.”
Paul Kilby, Regional Partnership Manager at Glasgow City Region said, “We’re aiming to increase the number of publicly available EV chargers in the city region – and identifying feasible locations for these is key. The support of SP Energy Networks’ LANIT tool has helped us to understand the available capacity of the local electricity grid and will allow a smoother network delivery plan to be developed based on network availability and costs.”
