Distributed Energy Resources

Are you considering generating electricity using wind turbines, solar panels (also known as Photovoltaic or PV) or combined heat and power? Read more to see how we can help you.
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DG mapping tool

Use our mapping tool to check the availability of capacity on our electricity network. If you find that there is no capacity in your area, then please see the options below for how else we can help.

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  • Consortium approach

    Share the cost of connection with other customers in the same area.

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  • Timed-profile connections

    A cost-effective way for distributed generation connections over 1MW.

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  • Flexible Distributed Generation Connections

    A point of connection without the need to carry out extra work on the electricity network.

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  • Energy storage system

    Electricity storage allows you to store electricity and use it at another time.

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  • Contracted Connections Register 

    Find out what connections have already been paid for by customers and are waiting to connect in your area.

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  • Electric Vehicles

    Looking to install an electrical vehicle (EV) charging point, find out if your supply is adequate.

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Resources and quick links

G81 Library (technical specification documents)

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Events and presentations

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Regulatory information

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Distribution use of system charges

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Infrastructure developers access statement

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What is my MPAN

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National terms of connection

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Marked up metered connection agreement

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Requirement for safe systems of work on private EHV networks

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Community Energy

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Application Forms

Interested in coming along to an event about Distributed Energy Resources?

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Did you know you have a choice?

Did you know you can seek competitive quotations from an Independent Connection Provider for many elements of the work involved in getting an electricity connection?
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Are you a generator owner or operator?

If you are the owner of a generator connected to our Extra High Voltage (EHV) network we can keep you updated of planned EHV outages and curtailment affecting your generator.

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