Connecting Synchronised Generators larger than 6kW single phase or 11kW three phase.
This section explains how to connect generators larger than 6kW single phase or 11kW three phase that may be exporting electricity to the Electricity Network for sale or supply.
Note: for connections made after September 2018 some Distribution Code conditions may change, arising from the need to be aligned with European Network Codes. For more information on this see our European Network Codes page.
Enduring Connection Policy Stage 1 (ECP-1)
ECP-1 is the new process for grid connections, open to all generating and/or storage technologies. Please refer to the CRU website: for further information on this including the CRU direction and rulesets Enduring Connection Policy Stage 1 (ECP-1)
New NC5 / NC5A application forms are available on the ESB Networks website. The window for applications to 2018 batch of ECP-1 opens on Friday, April 27th 2018. The closing date for applications will be Monday, May 28th 2018. Please note that all ECP applications received complete by close of business Monday April 30th will be considered to be received as of Friday April 28th. Applications received using the previous application form will be returned as incomplete.
Existing applicants that received deemed complete status may apply to be considered for the 2018 batch of ECP-1 while retaining their received complete date and without requiring payment of a new initial application fee deposit / application fee (where MEC ≤ 0.5MW). For information around what details/information can be amended/updated from the original application form, please click here.
Step 2 - Complete an Application Form
The
Generator application forms have now been updated in line with Enduring
Connection Policy Stage 1, CRU/18/058. To apply for the 2018 Batch of ECP-1
please complete the appropriate ECP-1 application form:
Existing applicants that received deemed complete status may
apply to be considered for the 2018 batch of ECP-1 while retaining
their received complete date and without requiring payment of a new initial
application fee deposit / application fee (where MEC ≤ 0.5MW). For
information around what details/information can be amended/updated from the
original application form, please click here
If
your request is possibly eligible for processing as non-batch (for eligibility criteria please see CRU/18/058 and associated rulesets) please complete the
appropriate ECP-1 application form:
Enduring Connection Policy
(ECP-1) Decision - Capacity Relocation
In line with
the CRU Decision Paper – Enduring Connection Policy Stage 1 (ECP-1) CRU/18/058 existing contracted generation applicants
are eligible to submit a request to ESB Networks to relocate capacity to a
site with planning permission. The deadline for applications for capacity
relocation is close of business Friday,
29th June 2018. Any other capacity relocation shall
only be permitted in accordance with CRU/18/058 which limits relocations to
100m of the original site boundary. Modification requests can be submitted
to ESB Networks by completing a Supplemental Application for Modifications Form ( PDF | 374 KB), the appropriate application form (NC5 /
NC5A) and paying the appropriate fee.
For any other ECP-1 queries not covered on our website please refer to CRU/18/058 and the associated rulesets. For any other query please email DSOgenerators@esb.ie.