About the Author: Philip Bale
From a senior role as Primary System Design Team Manager at Western Power Distribution (WPD), Philip is well known and highly respected among all the Distribution Network Operators’ teams. He has a highly experienced technical understanding of distribution networks, smart grids and battery storage integration. View full profile
The importance of a high quality G99 application – and the dangers of getting it wrong
A high quality G99 application is crucial. If the application is flawed, the scheme can carry risks that may not get picked up on until close to, or after, energisation. These risks range from being detrimental – whereby connection timeframes or ongoing uptime are compromised – to catastrophic.
G99 applications and compliance – the what, the why and the how
We look at why the new Engineering Recommendation G99 was needed and what these more complex requirements now mean for power generation or storage plant being connected to the UK electricity network.