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All-island Network Code Stakeholder Forum Slideshow

The 8^th All-island Network Code Stakeholder Forum took place on the 12th August 2020.This Forum provides information on changes to connection standards, European rules for the electricity market and grid operations, emergency procedures and on other areas of European electricity policy.

All-island Network Code Stakeholder Forum Slideshow | 1 MB

Demand Connection

Connection requirements for new demand customers who want to participate in demand response services. This document includes the detailed requirements currently being developed and transferred into our existing Distribution Code. They will only apply to new customers whose plant is procured from September 2018 onwards.

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Emergency Restoration

Operational roles and responsibilities under emergency conditions. The detailed requirements are being developed and will be transferred into our existing Distribution Code.

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Energy Balancing

The Market Code which addresses balancing market design, operation and settlement. There are some common terms, requirements and interdependencies between this code and System Operation.

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Guidelines for the Application of Connection Network Codes to Existing Users

ESB Networks and EirGrid have issued a joint guideline for the application to existing users of Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/631 establishing a network code on requirements for grid connection of generators (RfG), Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/1388 establishing a Network Code on Demand Connection (DCC) and Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/1447 establishing a network code on requirements for grid connection high voltage direct current systems and direct current-connected power park modules (HVDC).

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The purpose of this document is to detail the criteria which will be used by ESB Networks and EirGrid in relation to the modernisation, refurbishment or equipment replacement for existing users which would require a user to comply in part or in full with the requirements of the above mentioned European Connection Network Codes.

If you have any queries in relation to this guideline please send an email to distcodepanel@esb.ie

Proposal for General Application of DCC Requirements for Ireland

The consultation on the parameters for the Demand Connection Code [DCC] has now closed. This proposal document is produced by ESB Networks in their role as the Distribution System Operator in Ireland. This document contains the proposed parameters and explanations as to the reasons for their adoption, which are now formally submitted to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities [CRU] for approval. It also contains responses to the consultation.

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Proposal for General Application of RfG Requirements for Ireland

The consultation on the non-exhaustive parameters for the Requirements for Generators [RfG] has now closed. This proposal document is produced jointly by EirGrid plc in its role as the Transmission System Operator in Ireland and ESB Networks in their role as the Distribution System Operator in Ireland. This document contains the proposed parameters and explanations as to the reasons for their adoption, which are now formally submitted to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities [CRU] for approval. It also contains responses to the consultations and the System Operator replies.

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Requirements for Generators

Connection requirements for new generators. The detailed requirements currently being developed and transferred into our existing Distribution Code. They will only apply to new generators whose plant procured from May 2018 onwards.

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System Operation

Operational roles and responsibilities for system operators and users under normal conditions. The detailed requirements are being developed and will be transferred into our existing Distribution Code. This code includes outage planning and data exchange.

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