Connect a Micro-Generator

To connect a Micro-Generator to the electricity network, you must follow the steps outlined in the document Conditions Governing the Connection and Operation of Micro-generation. It's useful to read this before you start.

Conditions Governing the Connection & Operation of Micro Generation Policy | View PDF | 518 KB

Download the Micro Generation Notification form NC6 and the NC6-01-R7 Confirmation Certificate OR call 1800 372 757 to request a copy.

View NC6 Micro-Generation Notification Form | Download PDF 142 KB 

View NC6-01-R7 Confirmation Certificate | Download PDF  

Note: The NC6-01-R6 has been amended to NC6-01-R7, which allows the option for the Safe Electric Installer to provide commitment to verify protection settings on Installation, rather than prior to installation.

Email the completed form to NetworkServicesBureau@esb.ie or post it to:

ESB Networks DAC
NC6 Microgen Notifications
New Connections
Sarsfield Road
Wilton
Cork
T12E 367

Do not proceed if you have been notified by ESB Networks (within the specified time-frame) that you cannot proceed with the installation of the micro-generator.

It is your responsibility to ensure that the Micro-Generator is installed by a registered electrical contractor to Safe Electric standards.

The generator (inverter) must comply with IS EN50549-1 with current Irish settings.  A Type Test Certificate for the Micro-generator stating it is compliant with IS EN50549-1 must accompany your application form, along with an NC6-01 Form Form confirming the correct protection settings have been installed. 

Installation can start when all of the above conditions have been met.

Where customers are eligible to have a smart meter installed during this phase of the rollout, ESB Networks endeavours to install a smart meter within four months of a valid NC6 form being processed by ESB Networks.  ESB Networks will be in contact with you in advance of your smart meter exchange. 

For more information on the smart meter rollout please see this link Smart Meter Upgrade

ESB Networks DAC are not responsible for the purchase or sale of any electricity.  This is a matter for a customer and their electricity supplier.

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) determines eligibility criteria for payment for electricity exported to the grid.  

For more information on how and when customers can expect to get paid for export, please see CRU's website at this link Remuneration of Renewables Self-consumers for exported electricity