New distributed generation connection

If you would like to connect a generator to our network in excess of 16 amps per phase, then we will be required to carry out a network study to understand whether any reinforcement of the current design is required.

If you require further guidance, please see our distributed generation page.  

The appropriate forms of application are as follows:

• a G59 part 1 for less than 5 Megawatt connection.
• part 1 & 2 for excess of a 5 Megawatt connection.

An application can only be made for full quotation with the full parameters of both the import and export details of the generator.

Note: if you wish to apply for an off shore connection please email G&PConnections@enwl.co.uk requesting an initial meeting.

Locations and costs for connections

If you are connecting at 33kV or above, please review our heat maps for guidance on locations that may not require reinforcement costs.

The following will also assist you with locations and cost estimates: 

• Long Term Development Statement - will assist in areas where reinforcement may not be required.
• Distributed generation estimator - will be able to provide you with some indicative costs.

Quotation

Once the location and size of generator have been confirmed, we can provide a quotation that may take 10 to 20 days, dependent on size of connection required.

A quotation has a validity period of 3 months. After this period a further quotation would be required to accommodate any changes that may have occurred within the network.  

Installation

After a quote has been received, the installation of your generator will take:

• 45 working days for a low voltage connection.
• 65 working days for a high voltage or extra high voltage connection.

All works at the 33kV or above connection level will have a single point of contact appointed to assist them through the various stages.

For all other connection sizes there will be a designer appointed for assistance at quotation stage and construction co-ordinator appointed following acceptance.

Related items:

Application for generation quotation (PDF)

Application for Generation quotation stage 2 (PDF)

Application on line form G59

A guide for Connecting G59 part 2

Guidance for applying for generation Connection

Customer acceptance form guidance

Legal Consent

• Application
• Quote & Acceptance
• Planning & Dates
• Site Works
• Metering
• GSoP

• Application

  The documents shown below are guidance for completing and application form and associated required plans using this information will prevent any delays in providing you with a quotation.

  If you are emailing this information to connections.enquiries@enwl.co.uk please be aware you will receive an email receipt of confirmation the application has been received and no file over 8MB will be accepted

  If you are faxing or posting the information you will receive a text within 24 hours of Electricity North West confirming receipt of the information.

  If the information is not complete your application will not be processed and we will contact you for the missing information

  For any queries at this stage please contact us on 0800 048 1820 option 3

   

• Quote & Acceptance

  Your Quotation will be based on the lowest design cost option from the information provided by yourself. The quote will be accompanied by a quotation guidance pack which will provide you with all the details you require for completing your connection.

  Within your quotation it is important that you read the project specification as this will outline any assumptions made by Electricity North West

  Your acceptance must be accompanied with details of

  • Your electricity provider
  • Zero Vat form if your quotation shows zero vat.
  • Letter of Authority if the Cheque being paid is not the name of original applicant or your are a consultant acting on behalf of the applicant

  An incomplete acceptance will mean that your cheque is not processed and we will contact you regarding the missing information and this will cause a delay to your connection

  For any queries at this stage please contact us on 0800 048 1820 option 3

• Planning & Dates

  Once your acceptance has been processed Electricity North West will contact you about scheduling in your connection.  The time scales for us contacting you depends upon the voltage of your connection.  The timescale are:

  - LV Demand & LV Generation - within 7 working days of payment being made

  - HV Demand & HV Generation - within 10 working days of payment being made

  - EHV Demand & EHV Generation - within 15 working days of payment being made

  At this point if you are not the person dealing with the site installation it is important to prevent any delays that the details of the Site Contact are provided, so you appointed Electricity North West representative can make contact

  Once it is confirmed that your site is ready your work will be released and a site visit will be arranged to ensure the details are correct.  

• Site Works

  The Delivery team who arrive on site to carry out your connection will carry out all works in accordance with Electricity North West H&S policies, they will have full work instructions and will not carry out the work if on site they find:

   

  • Black ducting installed
  • Incorrect depth of ducting
  • Substation buildings not completed
  • Scaffolding or other obstructions in the way

  The works to be completed will be as per the quotation. This will include all excavation and permanent reinstatement within the public highway.

  For any queries at this stage please contact us on 0800 048 1820 option 3

   

• Metering

  Electricity North West advise customers to contact their supplier regarding metering arrangements, especially if they are currently have a standard load agreement in place.

  To locate Electricity Supplier please see direct.gov.uk.

  For all other metering enquiries please contact your supplier.

• GSoP

   

  The Guaranteed Standards of Performance were implemented in October 2010 by OFGEM for all Electricity Distribution Network Owners.

  For a single phase connection the following Standards apply:-

  	Category	Timescale	Late Penalty
  1.	ECGS2A – Provision of Budget estimate <1MVA	10 working days	£50 one off payment
  2.	ECGS2B – Provision of Budget estimate >1MVA	Within 20 working days	£50 one off payment
  3.	ECGS3A  – Provision of any other LV Generation quotation	Within 45 Working days	£50 Daily payment
  4.	ECGS3B – Provision of any other HV Generation quotation	Within 65 Working days	£100 daily payment
  3.	ECGS3C – Provision of an EHV generation quotation	Within 65 Working days	£150 Daily payment
  5.	ECGS4B Contact customer (post acceptance) about scheduling other LV generation connections	Within 7 Working days	£50 Daily payment
  6.	ECGS4C Contact customer (post acceptance) about scheduling other HV generation connections	Within 10 Working days	£100 Daily payment
  7.	ECGS4D Contact customer (post acceptance) about scheduling other EHV generation connections	Within 15 Working days	£150 Daily payment
  8.	ECGS5 Commence LV, HV and EHV generation work	As Agreed with customer	£50 one of payment
  9.	ECGS6B – Complete LV Works	As Agreed with customer	£100 Daily payment
  10.	ECGS6C– Complete HV Works	As Agreed with customer	£150 Daily payment
  11.	ECGS6D – Complete EHV Works	As Agreed with customer	£200 Daily payment
  12.	ECGS7B– Complete Energisation	As Agreed with customer	£100 Daily payment
  13.	ECGS7C Complete Energisation HV Works	As Agreed with customer	£150 Daily payment
  14.	ECGS7D– Complete Energisation EHV Works	As Agreed with customer	£200 Daily payment

   

  For further information on all Guaranteed Standards of Performance please click here.