All generators that have a contractual agreement for connection to/use of National Electricity Transmission System (e.g. BCA, BEGA, BELLA – see new connections) have certain obligations to satisfy prior to becoming operational, which is confirmed by National Grid by issuing to the generator an Operational Notification.
Guidance on this process for generators, which includes maintaining compliance during the lifetime of the generator, is currently contained in the following documents:
It is likely that the guidance information will soon be part of the Grid Code including the process for issuing Operational Notifications. A proposal to amend the Grid Code (Amendment A/10 - Compliance) is entering its final stages and is likely to receive a determination by Ofgem in the coming months.
If you are a generator with an existing agreement and you wish to enquire about the compliance process for new connections or lifetime compliance for existing connections please contact the Operational Notifications Team.
On the specific issue of new connectees submitting Safety Rules and Local Safety Instructions at the Connection Site to National Grid for approval; the following guidance notes are available: