New point of generation or self-consumption

If you need a connection for a new point of generation or self-consumption, enter your private area with your details and attach the necessary documentation.

Here you have the information for the connection of a new generation point and for self-consumption installations.

If you are interested in a distributed generation connection, the first thing you need to do is submit a request for access and connection through the distributor. Only then can we establish the necessary conditions to guarantee the safety and quality of the supply to the grid where the installation is located.Once you are in the private area, you can submit your request online from the section Grid connection / New self-consumption request / Supply generation.

You will also need to fill in a series of details so that we can process everything correctly. For example, we need to know where the generation installation will be located, the type of installation and the voltage level of the connection.Among other things, we will ask you for a single-line diagram of the installation, as well as a technical design report or project for the installation in order to process your request. In the case of self-consumption, we need the CUPS, which you can find on your bill.

Depending on the power and voltage of the generation facilities to be connected, we will have to follow one procedure or another: (The abbreviated procedure will be governed by the same principles as the general procedure, although the deadlines will be reduced by half).

Abreviado
<= 15kW
General
> 15 kW

We have moved the application form to the private area of the website. You can access it by clicking on the button below.

Access to the private area

Royal Decree 413/2014 establishes the different classifications of generator types, as well as the administrative conditions for their processing and operation.

Royal Decrees 1183/20, 1955/00 and 1699/11 set out the technical and economic conditions linked to the process of connecting these facilities to the electricity distribution network.

In accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of Royal Decree 1183/2020, if the applicant is a natural person, they may also submit the form and associated documentation at authorised commercial offices and service points, recording the submission and the date on which it took place.

If you have any questions or require clarification regarding the procedure, please consult our guides on the processing of generation requests, or send us an email at conexiones.edistribucion@enel.com.

Self-consumption
  • Is self-consumption allowed in all generation categories?

    • Yes. Self-consumption is not limited to the consumption of electrical energy generated by solar photovoltaic panels, but also wind power, hydraulic power and other systems.

  • When will I receive a reply to my connection registration request?

    • We try to provide the service as fast as possible, but the most common response time for installations of up to 100 kw is of up to two weeks.

  • What is the cost of installing a self-consumption installation?

    • The cost of installing a self-consumption installation depends on many factors, such as the size of the installation, the technology chosen, its location, etc. In any case, professional installers can conduct the study and recommend the best solution for your installation.

  • How about if I choose to install a self-consumption installation myself?

    • A self-consumption installation is an installation that generates electricity. Therefore, it must be installed by an authorised installer. According to the Low-voltage Electrotechnical Regulations (REBT), the installer must specialise on "low-voltage generation installations", in compliance with all technical and safety regulations. In addition, for an installation to be legalised, the installer must certify it and the distribution company must approve it.

  • ¿Si me sobra energía eléctrica ¿puedo verter la sobrante a la red?

    • Only the surplus not consumed can be discharged by the facilities under any form of self-consumption with surpluses. Self-consumption facilities without surpluses must install an anti-dumping equipment and, therefore, there are no surpluses to inject into the network. This type of facilities are only consumers, both the network and the energy they produce.

  • What is the CAU code and how can I get it?

    • The Autoconsum Code (CAU) is the 26-digit code provided by the distributor that allows one to uniquely identify each self-consumption facility.

      You can request the cached code by accessing the e-distribution website's private area to the   " CAU Request “.

  • Simulate compliance with the conditions of self-consumption through the distribution network:

    • If you are interested in applying for self-consumption through the distribution grid, you can first check that the consumption points and generation facilities meet the conditions to be included in this self-consumption. To do this, go to the "Self-consumption through the Distribution Network Simulator" button on the opening form and identify the consumption points through the CUPS or the new supply request in progress and establish, in turn, the generation facilities through their geographical location and we will indicate whether or not the consumption and generation points detailed comply with the conditions for self-consumption through the distribution network. Once you know this, you can decide whether to continue with the application or postpone it for a later date.

      The simulator is limited to a maximum of 10 consumption points and two-generation facilities. If you are interested in including more consumption points and/or generation facilities in your application, you can carry out the simulation as many times as necessary, until you have verified that the conditions are met for all of them to constitute self-consumption.

       

Access capabilities at network nodes

Find out about the availability of power for generation facilities at our network nodes. All information relating to occupied, available and unresolved admitted access capacity is included.

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