Use of the grid

Updated: 05.01.2019

Author: Georgios Maroulis

Georgios  MaroulisPlant operators are contractually entitled against the grid operator to use the grid. The grid operator is statutorily obliged to enter into the bilateral connection agreements (sec. 1.3 CUSC). 

The claim arises when the agreement is concluded (sec. 3.2.2 CUSC). 

Entitled party. The persons entitled are the plant operators. 

Obligated party. The obligated party is the grid operator.

Procedure

Process flow

Plant operators are contractually entitled against the grid operator to use the grid. The grid operator is statutorily obliged to enter into the bilateral connection agreements (sec. 1.3 CUSC). 

The claim arises when the agreement is concluded (sec. 3.2.2 CUSC).

Priority to renewable energy

  • Priority to renewable energy
  • Non-discrimination

The grid operator is obliged to grant access to the grid without discriminating against certain users. Electricity from renewable sources is not given priority.

Curtailment

A given plant operator must not exceed the connection entry capacity specified in the connection agreement (sec. 2.2.4 CUSC).

Distribution of costs

Grid operation costs are grouped under the Transmission Network Use of System Charge (TNUoS).

Plant operator

Plant operators  pay part of TNUoS (sec. 14 Part 2 CUSC), the remaining amount is paid by energy suppliers.

Distribution mechanism

  • The grid operator sustains the costs of installing, operating and maintaining the grid.
  • Energy suppliers and plant operators cover such costs through the TNUoS paid to the grid operator.

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