The Contracts for Difference (Allocation) Regulations 2014

Connection agreements E+W+S

25.—(1) Paragraphs (2) to (4) are subject to paragraph (5).

[F1 (2) Where a direct connection applies or is to apply to the relevant CFD unit, the applicant must provide a copy of the connection agreement applicable to the relevant CFD unit, and—

(a) where connection is to the national transmission system for Great Britain, that agreement must secure transmission entry capacity for the CFD unit of at least 75% of the provisional capacity estimate of the CFD unit; or

(b) where connection is to the distribution system, that agreement must provide for the export of at least 75% of the provisional capacity estimate of the CFD unit to the distribution system.

(3) Where a direct connection or a partial connection does not apply or is not to apply to the relevant CFD unit, the applicant must provide either—

(a) a statement that the applicant is or is to be the operator of the private network to which the relevant CFD unit exports or is to export electricity; or

(b) a copy of a private network use agreement applicable to the relevant CFD unit.

(4) Where a partial connection applies or is to apply to the relevant CFD unit, the applicant must provide—

(a) copies of—

(i) either—

(aa) a statement that the applicant is or is to be the operator of the private network to which the relevant CFD unit exports or is to export electricity; or

(bb) a copy of a private network use agreement applicable to the relevant CFD unit; and

(ii) the connection agreement applicable to the relevant CFD unit; or

(b) copies of—

(i) the private network use agreement applicable to the relevant CFD unit that allows the CFD unit to access a connection to the national transmission system for Great Britain or the distribution system; and

(ii) the connection agreement between the operator of the private network and the national system operator or the distribution system.]

(5) The [F2 contract allocation framework] which applies to an allocation round may amend, add to or remove the requirements in any of paragraphs (2) to (4) and the general qualification requirements are so modified where such an amendment, addition or removal is made.

(6) In this regulation—

“connection agreement” means an agreement [F3 (including a countersigned offer)] to connect to—

(a)

the national transmission system for Great Britain; or

(b)

the distribution system,

entered into by the operator of the relevant system;

“direct connection” means a connection to—

(a)

the national transmission system for Great Britain; or

(b)

the distribution system,

which applies to all the electricity generated by the relevant CFD unit;

“partial connection” means a connection to—

(a)

the national transmission system for Great Britain; or

(b)

the distribution system,

which applies to part only of the electricity generated by the relevant CFD unit.

[F4 “private network use agreement” means an agreement to connect to a private network, entered into by the operator of that private network, which sets out the terms for exporting electricity to that private network and the capacity in the private network that is accessible under the agreement;]

[F4 “provisional capacity estimate” means the capacity of the relevant CFD unit, as provided by an applicant in accordance with paragraph 3(a)(iii) of Schedule 1;]

[F4 “transmission entry capacity” means the maximum amount of electricity permitted by the national system operator to be exported from the relevant CFD unit to the national transmission system for Great Britain at any given time.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Reg. 25(2)-(4) substituted (20.7.2016) by The Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/784), regs. 1(1), 9(a)

F2 Words in reg. 25(5) substituted (13.6.2024) by The Contracts for Difference (Sustainable Industry Rewards) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/710), regs. 1(1), 25

F3 Words in reg. 25(6) inserted (20.7.2016) by The Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/784), regs. 1(1), 9(b)(i)

F4 Words in reg. 25(6) inserted (20.7.2016) by The Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/784), regs. 1(1), 9(b)(ii)

Commencement Information

I1 Reg. 25 in force at 1.8.2014, see reg. 1(1)