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Innovation in ESB Networks

Public Consultation on Innovation in ESB Networks.

The purpose of this consultation is to seek views and comments from stakeholders on Innovation in ESB Networks.

Innovation in ESB Networks - Aug 2019 | Download PDF | 20 MB

Background and Process

In order to realise our vision of delivering a sustainable, low carbon energy network that will serve Ireland’s future energy needs, we have developed an Innovation Strategy to manage every stage of the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, from setting the vision to establishing business as usual (BAU). Our Innovation Strategy has been applied to a balanced portfolio of projects covering eight roadmaps that broadly cover our ambition to deliver new and improved services.

Connecting Renewables
Customer Engagement
Electrification of Heat and Transport
Asset Optimisation
Flexibility on our Networks
Operational Excellence
Network Resilience
Working with the Transmission System Operator (TSO)

During 2018, 16 projects were completed and the others continued to progress. We have over 20 new ideas that we have identified for further consideration and possible progression into our roadmaps.

Consultation Question

1. As part of this on going collaboration and communication, we are interested to seek your views on our innovation processes, activities and priorities to date as summarised in this update document. In particular, we are interested in feedback on our proposed new projects listed at the end of the document.

Next Steps

The consultation period will close on Friday 13th September 2019. At the end of the consultation period, ESB Networks will review and consider all the comments.

Please send your comments to:

innovationfeedback@esbnetworks.ie

Contact Email: innovationfeedback@esbnetworks.ie

Closing Date for Responses: 17:00 on 13th September 2019

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

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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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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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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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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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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European Network Codes: Technical Requirements for Generators Consultation

The Network Code Requirements for Generators [RfG], is one of three Connection Codes which form part of the European Network Codes. It seeks to provide a clear legal framework for grid connections and facilitate electricity trading whilst ensuring system security, facilitating the integration of renewable energy and ensuring a more efficient use of the network.

The RfG ‘entered into force’ on 17 May 2016, however an implementation period is allowed for. The RfG only applies to generators that have concluded a final and binding contract for the purchase of their main generating plant after 17 May 2018.

The RfG defines the requirements applicable to new generators with a Maximum Capacity of 800 W or greater. Generators are placed into one of four ‘type’ categories A-D which provide for a sliding scale of technical requirements.

This document RfG Proposal for the General Application of Technical Requirements PDF | 1.2MB contains proposals for the general application of technical requirements in accordance with Articles 13 – 28 of the RfG.

Consultation Process:

EirGrid and ESB Networks is seeking and welcomes industry views on these proposals. Consultation responses shall be submitted to GridCode@eirgrid.com by 9th February 2018.

We would welcome any comments you have on the proposals, but for ease of response a template for responses can be used, and is available here

EirGrid and ESB Networks will host a webinar, scheduled for 16^th January 2018, to present the proposals in detail and give industry an opportunity to discuss them in advance of the consultation closing.

Modification No. 42 Clarity of Power Factor Requirements for Windfarms at Low Power Levels

CRU has approved Modification No. 42 of the Distribution Code. This modification allows reactive power at a windfarm’s connection point to vary up to a maximum of 0.12 of Q / P [importing VARs] when generation output is below 12% of Registered Capacity.

Effective Date 16/03/2018

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CRU Approval Letter

Distribution Code Class Derogation

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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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DSO Completed Applications list 03.08.2018

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