Application to existing power-generating modules
- Notify system operator of planned modernisation or replacement
Retained EU Law
2016
United Kingdom
Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/631 of 14 April 2016 establishing a network code on requirements for grid connection of generators (Text with EEA relevance)
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What's here
19 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Plus 1 non-business duty on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
What this Act requires
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Determination of significance
- Provide data to your Transmission System Operator (TSO) on request
Requirements for type D synchronous power-generating modules
- Comply with grid connection requirements for type D generators and agree voltage control parameters
General provisions
- Complete operational notification to demonstrate compliance for each generator
Operational notification of type A power-generating modules
- Submit installation document for each type A generator connection
Procedure for type B and C power-generating modules
- Provide power-generating module document (PGMD) for Type B and C generators
Final operational notification for type D power-generating modules
- Submit compliance documents for Final Operational Notification (FON)
Limited operational notification for type D power-generating modules
- Notify system operator of significant issues and apply for Limited Operational Notification if needed
Responsibility of the power-generating facility owner
- Ensure compliance of power-generating modules and notify system operator of changes, incidents, and test plans
Tasks of the relevant system operator
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- System operator must assess generator compliance and inform owner Statutory regulator
Common provisions for compliance testing
- Carry out compliance tests for power-generating modules
Common provisions on compliance simulation
- Provide compliance simulation reports and validated models
Compliance tests for type B synchronous power-generating modules
- Test your type B synchronous generator's LFSM-O response or provide equipment certificates
Compliance tests for type C synchronous power-generating modules
- Run mandatory frequency and power response tests for type C generators
Compliance tests for type B power park modules
- Perform LFSM-O response compliance tests for type B power park modules
Compliance simulations for type B synchronous power-generating modules
- Demonstrate type B generator compliance via simulations or certificates
Compliance simulations for type C synchronous power-generating modules
- Demonstrate compliance of type C synchronous power-generating modules via simulations or certificates
Compliance simulations for type D synchronous power-generating modules
- Demonstrate compliance of type D synchronous modules via simulations or certificates
Withdrawal of classification as an emerging technology
- Submit bimonthly sales updates for emerging technology modules
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Subject matter
Definitions
Scope of application
Application to power-generating modules, pump-storage power-generating modules, combined heat and power facilities, and industrial sites
Regulatory aspects
Multiple TSOs
Recovery of costs
Public consultation
Stakeholder involvement
Confidentiality obligations
General requirements for type A power-generating modules
General requirements for type B power-generating modules
General requirements for type C power-generating modules
General requirements for type D power-generating modules
Requirements for type B synchronous power-generating modules
Requirements for type C synchronous power-generating modules
Requirements for type B power park modules
Requirements for type C power park modules
Requirements for type D power park modules
General provisions
Frequency stability requirements applicable to AC-connected offshore power park modules
Voltage stability requirements applicable to AC-connected offshore power park modules
Robustness requirements applicable to AC-connected offshore power park modules
System restoration requirements applicable to AC-connected offshore power park modules
General system management requirements applicable to AC-connected offshore power park modules
Operational notification of type B, C and D power-generating modules
Procedure for type D power-generating modules
Energisation operational notification for type D power-generating modules
Interim operational notification for type D power-generating modules
Identification of costs and benefits of application of requirements to existing power-generating modules
Principles of cost-benefit analysis
Compliance tests for type D synchronous power-generating modules
Compliance tests for type C power park modules
Compliance tests for type D power park modules
Compliance tests for offshore power park modules
Compliance simulations for type B power park modules
Compliance simulations for type C power park modules
Compliance simulations for type D power park modules
Compliance simulations applicable to offshore power park modules
Non-binding guidance on implementation
Monitoring
Power to grant derogations
General provisions
Request for a derogation by a power-generating facility owner
Request for a derogation by a relevant system operator or relevant TSO
Register of derogations from the requirements of this Regulation
Monitoring of derogations
Emerging technologies
Establishment of thresholds for classification as emerging technologies
Application for classification as an emerging technology
Assessment and approval of requests for classification as an emerging technology
Amendment of contracts and general terms and conditions
Entry into force
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