Grid issues in United Kingdom

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Updated: 07.01.2019

Author: Georgios Maroulis

Summary of grid issues

Connection to the grid

Plant operators are contractually entitled to connection to the grid by the grid operator. The grid operator is not obliged to give priority to renewable energy when connecting plants to the grid.

Use of the grid

A given plant operator is contractually entitled against the grid operator to use the grid. The grid operator is obliged to enter into a bilateral connection agreement without discriminating against certain plant operators. The grid operator has no obligation to give priority to renewable energy like, for example, an obligation to purchase electricity.

Grid development

A given plant operator may be contractually entitled to a grid development by the grid operator. The grid operator is obliged to enter into a bilateral connection agreement without discriminating against certain plant operators. Electricity from renewable energy sources is not given priority.

Statutory provisions

  • EA 1989 (The Electricity Act 1989, c.29) 
  • CUSC (The Connection and Use of System Code) 

United Kingdom

Further information

  • Green Deal Oversight and Registration Body (GD ORB) – body administering Green Deal scheme
  • +44 (0) 207 090 1031
  • GD ORB website