Connecting a Generator

Enduring Connection Policy Stage 2 (ECP-2)

On 10th June 2020, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) published its decision on the Enduring Connection Policy Stage 2 (ECP-2). Please refer to the CRU website: Enduring Connection Policy Stage 2 (ECP-2) CRU/20/060 for further information.

The ECP-2 application window is open from Tuesday 1st September 2020 until 5pm Wednesday, 30th September 2020.

Final Capacity Release

The window to apply for Final Capacity Release as per ECP-2 decision has now closed

Node Assignment Ruleset

The System Operators are undertaking a review of the Node Assignment Ruleset that was in place during the Gate 3 and ECP-1 process. The objective of this review is to streamline the rules and enhance the efficiency of batch processing in ECP-2 whilst also providing more clarity to applicants.

Parallel Generators

For information on Connecting a generator that operates in parallel with the electricity network please see here. This information is relevant to businesses that want to reduce their electricity import by having their own source of power, or for peak-lopping or peak-shaving schemes. Such generators cannot be used to supply or sell electricity via the national grid.

 

Interface Protection Guidelines

These slides (PDF | 171 KB) outlining guidelines for costs and applicability of Embedded Generation Interface Protection (EGIP) were presented at the CRU Gate 3 Liaison Group meeting as a clarification and update of the Conditions Governing document in June 2013.

Standby Generators

Information about connecting a standby generator is available here. Standby generators are used by businesses that require emergency generation. They cannot be used to export or sell electricity onto the electricity network. In addition, they cannot operate in parallel with the electricity network.

Micro-generation

Micro-generation is the term which applies when a private individual (e.g. a householder) installs a small generator on his/her property for the purpose of producing electricity for his/her own use. See here for more information on connecting a  micro-generator

Please see link below to the initial Batch results for ECP-2.1. This is a joint publication with EirGrid.

2020 Batch (ECP-2.1) results – Joint Publication – November 2020

2018 Batch (ECP-1) Results - Joint SO Publication 

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. This document is available for download here (PDF | 547 KB).

Interactive map in ESB Networks website that shows DSO controlled HV station information including its location and transformer capacity. Check capacity here. 

Our priority is to consistently deliver a high standard of service to our customers. If, however, you feel that we have not performed to your satisfaction relating to a request for a Generator Connection and you wish to make a complaint, please follow the procedures outlined in our Generator Connections - Complaints Procedure (PDF | 40 KB) document so that your complaint may be dealt with in a timely and efficient manner.