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). |
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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. |
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| 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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