G98 Micro-Generation and Storage Connections
If you’re planning to connect generators or storage to our network, you must inform us or complete an application. This is an obligation under the Electricity, Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002.
Single premises generation and storage connections
If you’re installing a generator or storage at a single premises, it’s unlikely we will need to carry out any work on the network to accommodate your connection. However, you will need to notify us by completing the G98 form B for connection of a single premises and return to us by email G98notifications@enwl.co.uk.
Where your generation installation includes an inverter, the rating of the installation is assumed to be the inverter's continuous steady state rating. The G98 Form B is designed for installations up to 16 amps per phase.
If you require guidance on completing G98 form B, please refer to this helpful guide.
Multiple premises generation and storage connections
If you’re installing a generator or storage at multiple premises, we may need to carry out work on the network to accommodate your connection. You will need to notify us by completing a G98 form A application for connection of multiple premises below and return via email connectionapplications@enwl.co.uk
If you require further guidance on the relevant forms for your installation, please see our summary guide. For more information please read the Energy Networks Association G98 connection guide.
Integrated micro-generation and storage
Working in partnership with the ENA, a relaxation was written into G99. This relaxation has primarily been developed where a customer is wishing to combine a G83/G98 generator with an Energy Storage Device. This is also known as a fast track process.
To qualify, the following conditions must be met:-
• All generation and/or storage is located at a single installation
• All generating units (including battery storage) are type tested to G83, G59, G98 or G99
• The basic design capacity of each device is up to 32A/7.36 kW
• The sum of the rating of all equipment is no more than 60A/13.8 kW per phase
• Export to the network is limited to 32A/7.36 kW by a G100 scheme
The planned commissioning date stated on the G99 A1-2 Notification form shall be between 10 working days and three months from the date that the notification is submitted to the DNO. Confirmation of the commissioning of each power generating module must be made no later than 28 days after commissioning (where commissioning tests and checks are not witnessed).
We will provide a ‘consent to connect’ or notify you a study/further work is required within 10 working days of receiving your notification.
Confirmation shall be provided in a format as shown in G99 Form A3-2.
In addition, an EREC G100 Export Limitation Scheme Installation and Commissioning Tests form shall be submitted to the DNO to confirm that the export limitation scheme meets the requirements set out in EREC G100. Confirmation shall be provided in a format as shown in ENA EREC G100 Appendix B.
If you believe your application complies with the above criteria, please complete the G99 A1.2 form and email it to connectionapplications@enwl.co.uk.
Find out more about how storage systems can help you to further reduce your energy bills and carbon emissions here.
G98 Form A
Use this application form for multiple micro-generation installations and submit your completed form to connectionapplications@enwl.co.uk
G98 Form B
Use this application form for single micro-generation installations and submit your completed form to G98notifications@enwl.co.uk
Get in touch
Contact us for further information using the link below or for G98 single connection notifications, please email PACE@enwl.co.uk
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