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Latest Publication

DCRP Minutes 25th October 2019

Minutes of Distribution Code Review Panel Meeting of 25^th October 2019

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ESB Networks Stakeholder Engagement Report 2019

Public Consultation - ESB Networks Stakeholder Engagement Report 2019

Background and Process

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, good implementation and effectiveness of its stakeholder strategy 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 2019, as detailed in the report titled ‘ESB Networks Stakeholder Engagement Report 2019’.

Consultation Question

Do you have any comments on the ESB Networks Stakeholder Engagement Report 2019?

As part of ESB Networks’ ongoing collaboration and communication with our stakeholders, we wish to hear your views on ESB Networks’ stakeholder engagement activities. We welcome any feedback that you may have.

ESB Networks Stakeholder Engagement Report 2019 | Download PDF | 12MB

Next Steps

The consultation period will run for four weeks and will close at 5pm on Friday, 1^st May.

We ask that you please send your comments to stakeholder@esbnetworks.ie

PLEASE NOTE: ESB Networks may publish responses that we receive, should you not want your response published, please mark your response as confidential

Mechanism to Enable Short-Notice Adjustments to Planned Outages Joint TSO/TAO Consultation - Decision Paper

In May 2018 the CRU published its decision paper on “Reporting and Incentives under Price Review 4” (CER/18/087). CER/18/087 set out a set of twenty decisions for improving reporting and incentives arrangements, covering the totality of the activities undertaken by the Transmission System Operator (TSO), the Transmission Asset Owner (TAO) and the Distribution Systems Operator/Distribution Asset Owner (DSO/DAO) on behalf of current and future customers and market participants.

Decision 8 of CER/18/097 sets out the arrangements for the TSO and TAO in terms of outage management. It states that the TAO may access a “use-it-or-lose it” allowance to fund, by agreement with the TSO – and following appropriate consultation with potentially affected parties – actions to reduce the duration or timing of planned outages at short-notice. The mechanism shall be consulted on by the TSO and TAO prior to implementation.

The TAO and TSO have reviewed the consultation responses and considered the points raised by respondents as outlined in this paper. This decision paper sets out the joint TAO/TSO decision on the mechanism processes. The decision was reviewed by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities in advance of publication.

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CRU approval letter for Distribution Code Version 6

CRU Approval Letter of Distribution Code Version 6.0 |Download PDF 70KB

Modification No. 36 Extension of WFPS requirements to PV and other Non-Synchronous generation plus the non-retrospective reduction of the MW Controllability threshold for PPMs to 1MW

CRU has approved Modification No. 36 of the Distribution Code. The requirements stated under DCC11 are driven largely by the combined effect that large penetration of Non-Synchronous generation on the operation of the Transmission System. To date, this cohort of generation has comprised, almost exclusively of wind generation. It is now apparent that other forms of generation [most notably PV], which have an invertor between the primary source and the Connection Point, present the same technical challenges to System Operation. It is logical therefore that the same technical requirements should apply to them.

This approach is also consistent with that which will be taken upon adoption of the European Network Codes, most notably the Requirements for Generation [RfG], wherein the document structure is divided between Synchronous Generators and what are termed Power Park Modules.

Separately, the total quantum of generation connecting to the system has reached levels at which the quantum of un-controlled real power from distribution connected generation poses a threat to the stability of the power system. For that reason and for the reasons stated above with regard to the increase in solar generation connections, EirGrid deem necessary to make more of the PPM fleet MW controllable.

Effective Date 05/02/2020

Modification Proposal No.36 | Download PDF 310KB

CRU Approval Letter of Modification No.36 | Download PDF 76KB

Class Derogation DAID323 against Modification No.36 | Download PDF 245KB

CRU Approval Letter of Class Derogation DAID323 against Modification No.36 | Download PDF 931KB

Innovation for the Network of the Future

Public Consultation on Innovation for the Network of the Future

The consultation period for this document has now closed.

ESB Networks would like to thank all those who submitted and shared their feedback on this document.

Innovation for the Network of the Future | Download PDF | 2MB

ESB Networks Performance Report 2016

The report covers the performance of ESB Networks’ Business for the year ending December 2016

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ESB Networks 2017 Performance Report

The report covers the performance of ESB Networks’ Business for the year ending December 2017

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Innovation Strategy Close Out Report - Introduction of Amorphous Core Distribution Transformers

It is essential for ESB Networks to assess the advances in materials and technologies relating to network assets, and to understand how they can be deployed to optimise existing network assets.

Amorphous Metal Distribution Transformers (AMDT) proposes a lower electrical loss design solution compared to traditional transformers. AMDT cores possess a different grain structure with much lower resistance to magnetization cycles, which leads to reduced core losses. This innovation project is about evaluating the suitability of AMDT transformers and in particular evaluating whether the reduced core losses of this unique material offer sufficient benefits when deployed on the Irish network.

Innovation Strategy Close Out Report - Introduction of Amorphous Core Distribution Transformers Download PDF | 286 KB

IRL Report for ESB Networks (January 2020) Laois-Kilkenny Reinforcement Project

ESB Networks employed the services of Irish Rural Link in October 2019 to carry out an independent assessment of community understanding of the Laois-Kilkenny Reinforcement Project.

IRL Report for ESB Networks - Laois Kilkenny Electricity Transmission Project | Download PDF | 225KB

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