Bring Generating Equipment Into the UK Grid Environment.
Integration, harmonization and implementation all matter when bringing power-generating equipment into the United Kingdom. Under Engineering Recommendation G99/2, equipment must satisfy the applicable technical requirements before parallel connection to the Distribution Network.
Technical support for manufacturers, suppliers and importers bringing generating equipment into the UK.
Integration. Harmonization. Implementation.
These three areas sit at the heart of bringing power-generating equipment into the UK market under G99/2.
Integration
Equipment must integrate correctly with the technical and operational requirements of the UK distribution system.
Harmonization
Product functionality and protection behaviour need to align with the relevant Engineering Recommendation requirements.
Implementation
Requirements continue from product design through registration, connection and site commissioning.
Compliance Starts With the Product Design.
ER G99/2 addresses the connection process from required functionality through to site commissioning so that Customers, Manufacturers and Generators understand the requirements that may be made by the local DNO.
The guidance is intended to facilitate the connection of Power Generating Modules while maintaining Distribution Network safety and quality of supply.
Tested Product Design
A Type Tested product has been tested to demonstrate that its design meets the relevant requirements of G99/2.
Additional Verification
Non-Type Tested protection systems may require additional testing and measurements to demonstrate adequate protection performance.
Key G99/2 Performance Areas.
DNO requirements can extend beyond interface protection into wider generating-system performance.
Frequency Response
Generators must control active-power output in response to changes in grid frequency. The supplied material distinguishes LFSM and FSM operating requirements.
Fault Ride Through
The supplied content states that generators over 1MW must remain connected during significant voltage depressions caused by network faults.
Fault Current & Voltage Control
Generating equipment may need to support the network during faults and operate using voltage, reactive-power or power-factor control.
Reactive Power Capability
The supplied content states that generators between 1MW and 10MW must satisfy defined leading and lagging power-factor capability requirements.
Support From Type Testing Through to DNO Connection.
Applecoat Ltd can support importers from any country with Type Testing, equipment registration and the route toward connectivity with UK Distribution Network Operators.
Where required, support can also extend to on-site witness testing if a DNO requests additional verification after Type Testing has been obtained.
Start the Type Testing & Connection Process.
If you manufacture, supply or import power-generating equipment and need help with G99/2, Type Testing, registration or DNO connectivity, talk to us about your equipment and UK application.
Visit the online training portal for further information regarding G99/2 and G98/1-2.