| Process for LV and HV Connection Activities under SPEN and ICP's DSR's | This document details SP Energy Networks’ approach to facilitating connection activities for Independent Connection Providers’ (ICP’s) to carry out LV and HV network connections. Whether under SPEN DSR’s or the ICP’s own DSR’s | CON-04-002 | 4 | 2022-07-01 |
| RAdAR Process for Phased Design Approvals | This document details SP Energy Networks Connection Registration and Management process for complex EHV Design Approvals as an addendum to CON-04-005 “Register of Adopted Asset Requests (RAdAR) Process for Contestable Connection Projects. | CON-04-003 | 4 | 2024-09-02 |
| Register of Adopted Asset Requests (RAdAR) for contestable unmetered connection projects | This document details SP Energy Networks’ Registration of Connection Enquiries and Management Process for Contestable Unmetered Connection Projects using the RAdAR System. | CON-04-004 | 6 | 2024-09-02 |
| Register of Adopted Asset Requests (RAdAR) Process for Contestable Connection Projects | This document details SP Energy Networks’ Registration of Connection Enquiries and Management Process for Contestable Connection Projects using the RAdAR System. | CON-04-005 | 6 | 2024-09-02 |
| Project Completion Process For Contestable Works | This document details SP Energy Networks Project Completion and Handover Process for Contestable Works by Independent Connections Providers (ICPs) on behalf of SP Distribution Plc & SP Manweb plc. | CON-04-006 | 4 | 2024-08-12 |
| Register of Adopted Asset Requests (RAdAR) Process for Self-Determined and Dual Offer Connection Projects | This document details SP Energy Networks’ Registration of Connection Enquiries and Management Process for Contestable Connection Projects using the RAdAR System for Self-Determined or Dual Offer. | CON-04-009 | 5 | 2024-09-02 |
| Process for Contestable 132kV Connection Projects | This document details SP Energy Networks’ Registration of Connection Enquiries and Management Process for 132,000 Volt Contestable Connection Projects. The document details Non-Contestable elements only where knowledge is required to undertake the Contestable elements. | CON-04-010 | 1 | 2019-08-29 |
| Declaration of Test Results: New LV Cable Installations 1ph + Mains | Declaration Form | CON-09-001 | 3 | 2022-06-17 |
| Completion Certificate For New Cable Installations | Completion Certificate | CON-09-002 | 2 | 2015-01-07 |
| Entering / Exiting the Live Working Regime | Form | CON-09-003 | 2 | 2015-01-07 |
| Declaration of Test Results: New LV Cable Installations 3ph + Mains | Declaration Form | CON-09-004 | 2 | 2022-06-17 |
| Site Responsibility Agreement Template | SRS Template | CON-09-005 | 2 | 2016-06-21 |
| Sample of a Completed Site Responsibility Agreement (CON-09-005) | Sample Template | CON-09-006 | 1 | 2016-06-21 |
| Installation and Record Framework for Low Voltage Housing Developments, Underground Networks and Associated New HV/LV Distribution Substations | This document details the Company’s minimum requirements for installing and recording Low Voltage underground cable electricity networks including their new associated HV/LV distribution substations. The document specifically relates to housing developments constructed under Ofgem’s Competition in Connections regime. The document forms the Appendix to, and shall be read in conjunction with, the Energy Networks Association Engineering Recommendations EREC G81 – Parts 1, 2 and 3 (Framework for new low voltage housing development installations; design and planning, materials specification and installation and records). This document only applies to new developments comprising of single-occupied premises and their associated street lighting installations and shall not be applied retrospectively. | EPS-02-005 | 4 | 2024-07-23 |
| Installation and Record Framework for Industrial and Commercial Underground Connected Loads Up To and Including 11kV | This document details the Company's installation requirements for underground connected loads up to and including 11kV. The document specifically relates to new industrial and commercial projects constructed under Ofgem's competition in connections regime and is not to be applied retrospectively.
The document forms the appendix to, and shall be read in conjunction with, the Energy Networks Association Engineering Recommendations EREC G81 – Parts 4, 5 and 6 | EPS-02-006 | 3 | 2019-12-30 |
| Materials Specification Framework for Low Voltage Housing Development Installations and Associated New HV/LV Distribution Substations | This document details the Company’s materials specification requirements for Low Voltage underground cable electricity networks including their new associated HV/LV distribution substations. The document specifically relates to low voltage housing developments constructed under Ofgem’s Competition in Connections regime. The document forms the Appendix to, and must be read in conjunction with, the Energy Networks Association Engineering Recommendations EREC G81 – Parts 1, 2 and 3 (Framework for new low voltage housing development installations; design and planning, materials specification and installation and records). This document only applies to new developments comprising of single-occupied premises and their associated street lighting installations and is not to be applied retrospectively. | EPS-03-027 | 2 | 2024-07-23 |
| Materials Specification Framework for Industrial and Commercial Underground Connected Loads Up To and Including 11kV | This document details the Company's materials requirements for underground connected loads up to and including 11kV. The document specifically relates to industrial and commercial projects constructed under Ofgem's competition in connections regime.
The document forms the appendix to, and must be read in conjunction with the Energy Networks Association Engineering Recommendations EREC G81 – Parts 4, 5 and 6 | EPS-03-031 | 3 | 2019-12-30 |
| Inspection and Testing of New Low Voltage Supplies | This document details the Company’s requirements for inspection and testing of new Low Voltage supplies at the time of first energisation. Whist inspection and testing of all new supplies is undertaken to the same standard this document specifically relates to LV supplies constructed under Ofgem’s Competition in Connections regime. The document forms the Appendix to, and must be read in conjunction with, G81 part 3 - Framework for design and planning, materials specification, installation and record for low voltage housing development installations and associated new HV/LV distribution and/or G81 part 6 - Framework for Installation and Records of Commercial and Industrial Underground Connected Loads up to and including 11kV. This document only applies to new developments and is not to be applied retrospectively. | EPS-04-016 | 2 | 2020-05-13 |
| Distributed Generation Connection Requirements | This document specifies the Company requirements in respect of the technical and other requirements for the connection of new distributed generation to the SP Distribution and SP Manweb distribution networks. It has been written to consolidate and harmonise existing practices and to incorporate recently withdrawn and issued ENA documents. Specifically, G98 and G99 have been issued, and G59 and G83 have been withdrawn. This document is intended for the guidance of staff and agents of ScottishPower for the purposes of network design. For further clarification on any issues contained within this document, contact the Network Design Group. | ESDD-01-005 | 4 | 2021-06-22 |
| Technical Requirements for Customer Export and Import Limiting Schemes | This document provides guidance for the technical requirements for Customer Export and Import Limiting Schemes installed by customers within the SP Distribution and SP Manweb Distribution networks. | ESDD-01-008 | 4 | 2024-08-21 |
| Calculation of System Fault Levels | This document sets out the principles and methodologies relating to the calculation of prospective short circuit currents on the Licensee’s Distribution and Transmission Systems. For further clarification on any issues contained within this document, contact the Network Design Group. | ESDD-02-006 | 4 | 2024-08-08 |
| Equipment Ratings | This document sets out the principles and methodologies relating to the ratings applicable to standard system components | ESDD-02-007 | 7 | 2021-03-03 |
Overhead Line Protection And Switchgear Standard | This document details the application of overhead line switchgear and protection systems and is referred to as the Overhead Protection and Switchgear Standard (OHPSS). This document was previously known as the Overhead Protection Policy (OHPP). | ESDD-02-011 | 9 | 2024-08-12 |
| Framework for Design & Planning of LV Housing Developments, including U/G Networks and Associated HV/LV S/S | This document details the SP Distribution plc and SP Manweb plc requirements for the design of low voltage underground cable electricity networks including their new associated HV / LV distribution substations. The document specifically relates to housing estates constructed under Ofgem Competition in Connections regime. This document does not detail arrangements for multi-occupied premises or industrial / commercial supplies.
The document forms the Appendix to, and shall be read in conjunction with, the Energy Networks Association Engineering Recommendations EREC G81 – Parts 1, 2 and 3 (Framework for new low voltage housing development installations; design and planning, materials specification and installation and records).
This document only applies to new developments comprising of single-occupied premises and their associated street lighting installations and is not to be applied retrospectively. | ESDD-02-012 | 8 | 2024-08-13 |
| Guidance for Self-Determination of Point of Connection and Self-Design Approval for Independent Connection Providers | This document details the SP Energy Networks approach to facilitate Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) determining Point of Connections (POCs) and self-approving the design of new networks for adoption by SP Distribution plc and SP Manweb plc for new and additional load to the network. It relates to Low Voltage and High Voltage networks. | ESDD-02-021 | 4 | 2024-08-21 |
| CT/VT Request and Test Results | This document consists of three forms: The designer must complete as much detail as possible within Form A prior to delivery handover. | QUAL-12-750 | 5 | 2020-06-08 |
| Policy and Specification for the interface with Independent Distribution Network Operators Installations | This document details SPEN technical requirements for the interface with Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs) up to and including 33kV. | SUB-02-013 | 5 | 2019-03-13 |