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Renewable connection

My connections

Which type of renewable connection do you need?

Micro-generation

Micro-generators can be wind-power (Turbines), Solar-power (PV panels), Small hydroelectric schemes, Micro combined-heat-and-power (CHP), Combined renewable micro-generators and storage systems.

Mini-generation

Mini-generation is designed to operate in parallel with the electricity network and is defined as a source of inverter connected electrical energy, and all associated electrical equipment.

Small scale generation

Unlike Mini-generation, Small scale generation includes Synchronous generation such as CHP, as well as Inverter-Connected generation, such as PV.

Application information and tools

The ECP process for grid connection applications is the current pathway for generators, storage, and other system services technology projects to connect to the electricity system. Find useful information and digital tools to guide you through the ECP-2 process.

Learn more about the application process

It is your responsibility

To ensure that a generator is installed by a registered electrical contractor to Safe Electric standards, and that it complies with all governing regulations.

Map of Ireland showing areas that are suitable to install generators.

Generator availability capacity heatmap

ESB Networks have developed an interactive availability capacity heatmap which contains capacity information on all our 3-phase LV, MV and HV DSO substations.
The availability capacity heatmap provides an interface that enables the easy identification of potential transformer capacity in the vicinity of your site.

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Generator statistics

Connections made
Statistical information on all generators currently connected or contracted for connection to the distribution system may be found in our connected and contracted generators section.
Performance monitoring
A document, called Windfarm Performance Monitoring Process outlines the process that is adopted by EirGrid and ESB in monitoring the performance of Wind Farm Power Stations (WFPS) in terms of the categorisation of controllability assigned following regulatory decision SEM-062-11 for priority dispatch. The document Windfarm Performance Monitoring Process is available for download here (PDF | 547 KB).

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