Connecting Distributed Generation to the Electricity Network
Getting Started
If you’re thinking of installing a new generator (such as solar panels, wind turbines) to the electricity network it will need to be connected to our network either through your existing supply or through a new electricity connection.
We’ve detailed in our website lots of useful information and even a short video to explain a bit more about the process.
Understanding the Connection Process
There are three separate Distributed Generation Connection Guides, our flowchart will help you to determine to the most relevant guide for your requirements.
Find Out MoreHeat Maps
To get you started, our industry leading Heat Maps will give you a better understanding of the network and potential connection opportunities before applying for a connection.
Find Out MoreApplication Forms & Guides
All our PDF forms and downloadable guides in one place.
Find Out MoreDistributed Generation Contacts
Of course if you’d rather discuss your project prior to your submission please use this page to get in touch.
Find Out MoreFlexible Connections and Principles of Access Policy
In some areas of the network, it is not possible to connect further amounts of generation or energy storage without exceeding network limits. These areas would require significant network modifications or upstream reinforcements to accommodate new connections in an unconstrained manner. This is often prohibitive for developers either due to reinforcement costs or timescales to connect.
Flexible Connections facilitate Non-Firm connections into constrained areas of the network. Our Policy document ESDD-01-009: Flexible Connections and Principles of Access covers the commercial principles and outlines the high-level technical arrangements / techniques used to achieve a range of Flexible Connection solutions.
These solutions target a range of network requirements from equipment located only at the customer substation through to advanced autonomous control of wide areas of network using Active Network Management (ANM). In addition to existing ANM areas, it is our intention to deploy two new geographic areas as ANM enabled Zones. Dumfries and Galloway and North and Mid Wales have been identified to manage the high penetration of embedded generation in those areas.
In addition, listed below are future areas that have been identified together with their forecast year for roll-out:
SP Distribution
| Area | GPS | Forecast Year for Roll Out |
|---|
| Dumfries & Galloway | Chapelcross | 2019/20 |
| Coylton | 2019/20 |
| Dumfries | 2019/20 |
| Glenluce | 2019/20 |
| Maybole | 2019/20 |
| Newton Stewart | 2019/20 |
| Tongland | 2019/20 |
| Glenlee | 2019/20 |
| Kendoon | 2019/20 |
| Carsfad | 2019/20 |
| Earlstoun | 2019/20 |
| Borders | Berwick | ANM enabled |
| Dunbar | ANM enabled |
| Ayrshire | Kilmarnock South | 2020/21 |
| Kilmarnock Town | 2020/21 |
| Devolmoor | 2020/21 |
| Saltcoats | 2020/21 |
| Lanarkshire | Linmill | 2021/22 |
| Fife | Cupar | 2021/22 |
| Glennistoun | 2020/21 |
| Leven | 2020/21 |
| Redhouse | 2020/21 |
SP Manweb
| GSP Group | BSP | Forecast Year for Roll Out |
|---|
| Pentir | Bangor | 2019/20 |
| Caernarfon | 2019/20 |
| Trawsfynydd | Four Cross | 2019/20 |
| Maentwrog | 2019/20 |
| Wylfa | Amlwch | 2019/20 |
| Caergeiliog | 2019/20 |