To connect a Non-Exporting (MEC=0) Generator to the electricity network, please ensure that you have read and understood the following document:

Conditions Governing Connection to the Distribution System | Download PDF | 1,224 KB

The following documentation must be submitted with all applications: 

• An electrical Single Line Diagram (SLD) which shows the generator, CTs and VTs (where applicable), both the primary and secondary circuit breaker locations and the G10/EGIP protection relay location.  Hand-drawn SLDs will not be accepted.
• Generator Specifications and Data Sheets for the installed generator including Compliance Certificates.
• A 1:50,000 'Discovery Series' Ordnance Survey Map, with both the location of your new generator and the site boundary clearly marked with a red pen.
• A detailed Site Plan in the appropriate scale with both the location of your new generator and the site boundary clearly marked with a red border.
• Letter of Authority, on applicant company letterhead for applications made by third parties. The Letter of Authority must be signed by the owner of the MPRN or a company representative  to authorise that a third party may act on their behalf in all matters relating to the application for connection of a Non-Exporting (MEC=0) Generator. Sample wording is available at the bottom of the Step-by-step guide on this webpage. Please email DSOGenerators@esb.ie if you would like a Microsoft Word template.
  

Complete an NC5 Application Form  and submit the application form together with all supplemental documentation (outlined in Step 1) in electronic format (via email) to DSOGenerators@esb.ie (all electronic files should be a cumulative maximum of 5 MB or less). 

Note:  A letter of Authority, on applicant company letterhead, may be requested by ESB Networks for applications made by third parties. The Letter of Authority must be signed by the owner of the MPRN to authorise that a third-party may act on their behalf in all matters relating to the application for connection of a Non-Exporting (MEC=0) Generator.  Sample wording is available at the bottom of the Step-by-step guide on this webpage.  Please email DSOGenerators@esb.ie if you would like a Microsoft Word template.

Currently, there is no fee associated with applications for non-exporting generators operating in parallel with the electricity distribution system.

There is currently no fee associated with applications for non-exporting generators operating in parallel with the electricity distribution system.

Once an application has been deemed complete by ESB Networks, a Connection Agreement will issue that will reflect the embedded generation capacity and the mandatory interface protection requirements (Embedded Generation Interface Protection (EGIP)) with which you must comply. 

Non-exporting generator connection agreements are currently being issued through DocuSign and there are two options available to accept the connection offer:

Option 1 - Sign the connection offer through DocuSign. The Connection Agreement must be signed by a person within the organisation with the relevant authority; a witness signature will not be required for DocuSign, 

Option 2 - Download and print the Connection Agreement from DocuSign. In this case, the connection offer must be signed by a person within the organisation with the relevant authority; this will require a witness signature. The connection agreement should be returned by softcopy to DSOGenerators@esb.ie and by hardcopy, to the below address:

ESB Networks DAC

Room F16

Phase 1 Building

Leopardstown Road

Foxrock Dublin 18 

D18 XN80

Do not install your parallel Generator unless you have signed and returned the associated Connection Agreement, and do not operate the equipment until the Protection has been witness tested by ESB Networks. No works shall progress until the conditions in the Connection Agreement have been met and any ESB Networks construction work has been completed. Please contact ESB Networks at egipwitnesstesting@esb.ie, prior to energisation, to arrange EGIP Witness Testing.

Once ESB Networks have confirmed that the signed connection documents have been accepted, please contact egipwitnesstesting@esb.ie to arrange an appointment for an ESB Networks staff member to test the interface protection settings.  

Details are contained in the Conditions Governing Connection to the Distribution System | PDF 1,224 KB

Customer’s Letterhead or Logo

Customer’s Name

Customer’s Company Name (if applicable)

Correspondence Address Line 1

Address Line 2

County

Eircode

MPRN XXX XXX XXX XX

To: ESB Networks

Date: XX/XX/2022

Re: Authorisation for Consultant Name of Consultant/Installer Company Name to act on my behalf

LETTER OF AUTHORITY

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

I, as the electricity account holder for MPRN XXX XXX XXX XX, hereby grant authority to Consultant/Installer/Company Name to act on my behalf in all matters relating to the application for connection of a Non-Exporting (MEC=0) Generator at Site Address Line 1,  Site Address Line 2, County, Eircode.

This includes authority to complete, sign and submit the NC5 application form, remit payment of all/any associated invoices and act as the point of contact for any queries in relation to the application.

Signed:

XXX

Title

Name: Customer Name

Email: Customer email address