Feed in Tariff

With the introduction of the Feed In Tariff from April 2010, many people will be wanting to consider installing their own electricity generation. We have produced our own leaflet to give you advice on installing microgeneration and connecting it to our network.  Click here if you would like to download this leaflet.  The Department of Energy and Climate Change website contains useful information about the incentives that are available for installing microgeneration and how to pursue this through your electricity supplier.  Click here if you would like to be directed to this site.

Connecting generating equipment

You must contact us if you propose to install or operate generating equipment, as the equipment could affect our network or require alterations to your connection. You should always use a recognised installer if you are planning to install generating equipment of any capacity.

The connection process varies with the size of generation equipment to be installed.  We have been working with colleagues from other electricity distribution companies to produce three Generation Connection Guides to provide you with helpful information, explain the process for applying for a connection and make it easier for you to follow.  We have drawn up a simple decision tree to help you decide which is th best guide for you to read.   Click here to download this decision tree.

Click on the links below to access the appropriate Generation Connection Guide and information about how to make an application:

Connection in a single property connected at low voltage (230 Volts single phase or 400 volts three phase) of a single generating plant of up to 16 Amps per phase (about 4 kW for a single phase installation, 12 kW for a three phase installation)

Connection either in a single property or in multiple properties connected at low voltage of multiple generating plants where none of the plants is more than 16 Amps per phase each

Connection at low voltage of generating plant above 16 Amps per phase or any generating plant to be connected at any other voltage

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