DISTRIBUTED GENERATION

Distributed Generation, also known as embedded generation, means equipment used, or proposed to be used, for generating electricity that:

(a) is connected, or proposed to be connected to Scanpower's distribution
network, or to a consumer installation that is in turn connected to
Scanpower's distribution network.

(b) is capable of injecting electricity into Scanpower's distribution network.

The most common type of generators consist of, diesel generators, wind turbines, solar panels, gas generators and photovoltaic.

Scanpower is supportive of the development of safe and reliable distributed generation within its area of supply.

The connection of distributed generation to an electricity network has a wide range of implications including safety, network performance, service quality, investment in the network, potential transmission benefits and commercial agreements. Safety equipment and procedures will need to be put in place to ensure safe interaction between any private network and Scanpower's network. For all parties concerned your distributed generating system must meet all statutory requirements and comply with all applicable safety standards.

If you are interested in operating distributed generation and connecting it to the Scanpower network you need to understand the connection process and make an application on the appropriate form.

Distributed generation with a capacity of 10kW or less

Distributed generation with a capacity above 10kW

Scanpower's policies and procedures for the installation, connection and operation of distributed generation are in accordance with the requirements of the Electricity Governance (Connection of Distributed Generation) Regulations 2007.