Generation connection (G98/NI) stage 1 commissioning

Introduction to Microgeneration

Micro-generation technologies such as solar panels, hydro or wind turbines can be used to generate your own electricity and export some of that electricity to the grid, commonly referred to as micro-generators. These micro-generators typically connect to the NIE Networks’ electricity grid under the principles of Engineering Recommendation G98/NI.

Typical schemes are:

• Single phase solar, hydro or wind technologies which generate up to a maximum of 3.68 kilowatts of electricity. These will typically be connected to domestic premises. An existing single phase connection must already be available.
• Three phase solar, hydro or wind technologies which generate up to a maximum of 11.04 kilowatts of electricity. These will typically be connected to a farm or small commercial premises. An existing three phase connection must already be available.

All G98/NI connections are subject to:

• the installation not causing any operational difficulties for NIE Networks
• the installation not adversely affecting the quality of supply to either the connected party or any other customers

For more information please see our Microgeneration page on our website.