Implementation of the system defence plan
- Implement system defence measures within 12 months of notification
Retained EU Law
2017
United Kingdom
Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2196 of 24 November 2017 establishing a network code on electricity emergency and restoration (Text with EEA relevance)
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10 compliance obligations
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Frequency deviation management procedure
- Follow TSO instructions for frequency deviation management
Voltage deviation management procedure
- Transmission system operators must manage voltage within secure limits
Power flow management procedure
- Follow TSO instructions to manage power flows during emergency
Assistance for active power procedure
- Respond to TSO request for active power assistance
Procedure for suspension of market activities
- Operate at active power set-point during market suspension
Information exchange
- Exchange information during electricity emergency, blackout or restoration states
Tools and facilities
- Ensure critical tools, facilities, and backup control for electricity restoration
Compliance testing of demand facilities providing demand side response
- Run mandatory demand response tests after failures or annually
Amendments to contracts and general terms and conditions
- Amend contracts and terms to comply with electricity emergency regulation
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Automatic low frequency demand disconnection scheme characteristics:
Subject matter
Scope
Definitions
Regulatory aspects
Consultation and coordination
Regional coordination
Public consultation
Recovery of costs
Confidentiality obligations
Agreement with TSOs not bound by this Regulation
Design of the system defence plan
Activation of the system defence plan
Inter-TSO assistance and coordination in emergency state
Automatic under-frequency control scheme
Automatic over-frequency control scheme
Automatic scheme against voltage collapse
Manual demand disconnection procedure
Design of the restoration plan
Implementation of the restoration plan
Activation of the restoration plan
Re-energisation procedure
Activation of the re-energisation procedure
Frequency management procedure
Appointment of a frequency leader
Frequency management after frequency deviation
Frequency management after synchronous area split
Resynchronisation procedure
Appointment of a resynchronisation leader
Resynchronisation strategy
Rules for suspension and restoration of market activities
Procedure for restoration of market activities
Communication procedure
Rules for settlement in case of suspension of market activities
Communication systems
General principles
Compliance testing of power generating module capabilities
Compliance testing of HVDC capabilities
Compliance testing of low frequency demand disconnection relays
Testing of communication systems
Testing of tools and facilities
Compliance testing and periodic review of the system defence plan
Compliance testing and periodic review of the restoration plan
Monitoring
Stakeholder involvement
Entry into force
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