Installation of generation points

Distributed generation

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    What is distributed generation?

    Distributed generation is electricity generation from renewable sources, cogeneration, or waste, connected to the distribution grid.

    This type of generation brings generation closer to consumption and offers advantages over large generation centres.
    To connect it to the grid, the technical conditions must be analysed to guarantee the safety and quality of the supply.

Acceso directo a tus servicios de generación eléctrica
  • NETWORK CODES

    Acces capacity nodes

    Check the available capacity for generation at nodes with a voltage higher than 1 kV on the e distribución grid.

  • RedNETWORK CODES

    Network codes

    These regulate connection, operation, and electricity market requirements at a European level.

Applicable regulatory framework

Distributed generation is governed by, among other rules:

  • Royal Decree 413/2014.
  • Royal Decree 1183/2020.
  • Royal Decree 1955/2000.
  • Royal Decree 1699/2011.

What steps must you follow to connect a generation installation?

The first step is to request access and connection via the distribution company that owns the grid where the installation will be located.

Depending on the capacity and voltage, one of the following procedures will apply:

  • Simplified procedure: installations up to 15 kW.

General procedure: installations over 15 kW.

Abbreviated
<= 15 kW
General
> 15 kW

Main process steps

Generally, the process includes:

imagen de la pasos instalación de generación

 

1. Access and connection application

2. Study of the application by the distribution company

3. Issuance and acceptance of the technical and economic conditions.

4. Signing of access technical contract. TAC application in the private area, please find attached a guide.

5. Processing of the necessary administrative authorisations.

6. Installed service according to RD 647/20

 

Some of these procedures can be carried out in parallel.

 

How to apply for the connection

You can apply for the connection using the form to register a new generation point available on this website.

If you are an individual, you can also submit the application at our commercial offices and service points during their standard opening hours.

For any queries or clarifications, you can consult our guides or email us at conexiones.edistribucion@enel.com

Guide to processing electricity generation

With this guide, you will have answers to all your questions about generation in general and also about distributed generation.

Additional documentation you must provide

In addition to the technical documentation, in some cases you must provide:

  • Proof of the financial guarantee, where applicable.
  • REE's acceptability form for installations over 5 MW on the Spanish peninsula or 0.5 MW in Islas Canarias and Islas Baleares.

Data form for REE acceptability

Former T243 form to manage access and connection requests (acceptability) for generation facilities, using renewable sources and waste and reversible hydraulic facilities, this guide is available on the telematic platform of the REE Service Portal OS.

In the case of other distribution companies that request acceptability in the e-distribución network for generation facilities, it is necessary to provide us with the Distribution Network acceptability form.

FAQs
In case you have even more doubts