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ESB Networks Response to Stakeholder Feedback Received from MV EGIP Standard Module Substation Public Consultation

In order to support the Irish Government’s National Climate Action Plan, ESB Networks needs to develop standard options to facilitate faster and optimised connection options for renewable and customer connections to our network. A significant number of Solar connections are expected to come on-stream from 2021. As an IPP could have a solar farm constructed in a much shorter timeframe than, for example, a windfarm development, ESB Networks will have to deliver a Medium Voltage (MV) Embedded Generation Interface Protection (EGIP) Substation connection in a considerably shorter timeframe than our current standard. The aim of this project is to support the renewable energy generation industry in connecting to ESB Networks’ MV network.

Over the past two years, ESB Networks have engaged with stakeholders involved in the renewable generation. These stakeholders varied from utilities in the United Kingdom, IPPs in Ireland to material vendors/retailers.

Based on discussions with all of the various stakeholders, ESB Networks published a consultation document (MV Customer Connection – MV EGIP Standard Module Substation) on the ESB Networks website in November 2020, outlining our proposed standard module substation design. As part of the public consultation process, from November 2020 to January 2021, ESB Networks sought feedback on our proposed MV EGIP Module Substation. The module will significantly reduce the time required on site for constructing and commissioning an ESB Networks MV substation while also standardising our MV EGIP design.

During our open consultation, the project team held a webinar on Friday 11^th December 2020. Industry and other interested stakeholders participated in the webinar to find out in greater detail what ESB Networks were proposing in terms of the standard module approach.

This response paper details the Menti survey responses from webinar participants (Section 2), ESB Networks’ responses to stakeholder queries/proposals during both the webinar and the overall consultation (Section 3) and finally our next steps in this project with the showcase module at the National Training Centre (NTC) in Portlaoise (Section 4).

ESB Networks Response to Stakeholder Feedback Received from MV EGIP Standard Module Substation Public Consultation | Download PDF | 847 KB

ESB Networks Innovation Project Portfolio Q1 2021 Summary Report

The purpose of this document is to report, in summary, on the status of our Innovation Project activities as at the end of Q1 2021. This information is being shared in line with our commitments to both the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities and our stakeholders to support transparency and the availability of more information in relation to our innovation projects.

ESB Networks Innovation Project Portfolio Q1 2021 Summary Report | Download PDF | 2.22 MB

FlexTech, Hybrid Working Group - Multiple Legal Entities Response to Consultation

Dear Customer and Stakeholder,

As part of the Hybrid Working Group under the FlexTech initiative, EirGrid and ESB Networks have today published the response to consultation on potential contractual options for Multiple Legal Entities sharing a single connection point.

Hybrids present an opportunity for both System Operators (SO) and industry to maximise the use of existing network assets and increase capacity factors, with the potential to improve security of supply. While it is currently possible to obtain a Connection Agreement for a Hybrid site or unit and connect to the network, the SOs under the Hybrid working group are investigating the issue of one customer, one connection point in relation to Multiple Legal Entities behind one connection point. If this can be implemented in a manner that works for the SOs and for industry, this may help to maximise the use of transmission and distribution infrastructure and assist in delivering our 2030 targets.

The documents outlines the key areas of feedback received from stakeholders and the SOs next steps. To view ESB Networks’ response to this consultation click here.

ESB Networks Response Paper MV Customer Connection Standard Module – Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs in Urban Environment

This response paper addresses feedback and comments received during our public consultation on MV Customer Connection Standard Module – Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs in Urban Environment.

ESB Networks Response Paper MV Customer Connection Standard Module – Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs in Urban Environment | Download PDF | 512 KB

ESB Networks Stakeholder Engagement Report 2020

Background:

ESB Networks is required to submit an annual report on its stakeholder engagement strategy and activities to enable the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) to assess and score ESB Networks on the quality, implementation and effectiveness of its stakeholder engagement in the previous year. This is detailed in the CRU decision paper Reporting and Incentives under PR4, (CER/18/087). The purpose of this consultation is to seek feedback from our stakeholders on our engagement activities in 2020, as detailed in the report titled ‘ESB Networks Stakeholder Engagement Report 2020’.

Consultation Document:

To view the consultation document, please click on the link below:

ESB Networks Stakeholder Engagement Report 2020 | Download PDF | 21MB

Consultation Period:

The consultation period closed on Friday 30^th April 2021.

ESB Networks’ Response To Stakeholder Feedback Received To Our Consultation ‘Innovating To Transform The Electricity Network’

ESB Networks published an update on its innovation activities entitled “Innovating to Transform the Electricity Network” on February 1st 2021 and invited feedback from interested parties and stakeholders via a public industry consultation. Following a review of stakeholder feedback from all respondents, this response paper addresses the comments and feedback received to our public consultation.

ESB Networks’ Response To Stakeholder Feedback Received To Our Consultation ‘Innovating To Transform The Electricity Network’ | Download PDF | 973 KB

Coolnabacky Substation Report

The attached Independent comprehensive hydrogeological and hydrological review of the proposed Coolnabackey Substation found the proposed development will not impact on local water sources posing "no significant risk" and corroborating previous studies undertaken.

Coolnabacky-report-issue-16-2-21 | Download PDF 699 KB

Interim standard guideline clearances for Solar Farm to DSO overhead network

Interim guideline clearances for Solar Farm to DSO Overhead Network|Download PDF 321 KB

SOGNO – Smart Monitoring for Increased Resilience

The SOGNO project is a Horizon 2020 project funded by the European Union (EU) involving 13 project partners from six EU member states with live trials built and run in four EU member states. SOGNO is an acronym for Service-Oriented Grid for the Network Of the future. The main objective of the SOGNO project was to present and demonstrate a completely new model of automation of the electrical distribution systems, based on the delivery of “automation as a service.

SOGNO – Smart Monitoring for Increased Resilience | Download PDF | 1.6 MB

Modification No. 47 - Addition of RfG derogation process to Distribution Code

CRU has approved Modification No. 47 of the Distribution Code which allows for the addition of the RfG derogation process to Distribution Code.

Effective Date 07/01/2021

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CRU Approval Letter | Download PDF | 85 KB

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