Denmark’s transmission system operator, Energinet, has put two proposed products for permanent limited grid access out for consultation. One is designed for producers connected to the transmission grid and the other for those connected to distribution networks.
Under the proposals, producers would accept that their electricity feed-in could be restricted when the grid lacks capacity. In exchange, they would be exempt from the connection fee normally charged for full grid access. Energinet says the approach could help flexible projects demonstrate that they can adapt their output and may give them higher priority in the connection queue, potentially allowing them to connect sooner.
The products could apply to solar and wind power plants, as well as battery systems that feed electricity into the grid. Energinet is seeking feedback from relevant businesses and other stakeholders until November 13. A webinar is scheduled for November 6 to address questions about the proposals.
The two products form part of Energinet’s wider work on flexible grid-access options. The operator says it is also developing three additional products offering limited access. Its stated aim is to provide a broader range of connection arrangements that take account of different needs and levels of flexibility.
The proposals follow a Danish government emergency plan for grid connections adopted last month. It replaces the previous first-come, first-served principle with a model that allows grid companies to prioritise access.
Sources: pv magazine.