Installation of generation points

Windmills that generate electricity

Power generation that does not occur at conventional plants (nuclear, carbon, fuel, gas, large-scale hydraulic) is normally called "distributed generation" with power generation deriving from renewable energy sources, cogeneration and waste.

This type of power generation has several advantages over ordinary generation (nuclear, carbon, gas, fuel, large-scale hydraulic) since it takes place across the territory instead of in large generation centres. In this way, production and consumption are closer together. These plants are usually connected to our distribution grid. As such, it is necessary to study the technical connection conditions and guarantee that the distribution grid has the right quality and safety conditions.

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Example of generation facilities: photovoltaic plant and wind power plants (windmills)

Spanish Royal Decree 413/2014 sets forth the classification for this type of generator as well as the administrative terms and conditions for their processing and utilization.

Royal Decrees 1183/20, 1955/00, and 1699/11 set the technical and financial terms for connecting these installations to the distribution grid.

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What does a distributed generation installation look like?

In this infographic, you can see the most important steps of a distributed generation installation.

What process should I follow if I'm interested in a distributed generation connection?

 

The first thing to do is to carry out an access and connection process through the titular network distributor to which the installation is located. Only in this way will we be able to establish the conditions necessary to ensure security and quality of supply.

Depending on the power and tension of the generation facilities we want to connect, we will have to follow one procedure or another:

Abbreviated
<= 15 kW
General
> 15 kW
 
 

These are, broadly speaking, the steps to be taken for the first energization of the plant:

1. Request for access and generation connection.

2. Studio phase: Distributor request analysis

3. A prior proposal, acceptance of the technical and economic conditions for it, and the execution of jobs.

4. Request signing of access technical contract

5. Administrative Authorization Processing with the Competent Administration required to obtain the start-up authorization.

6. Installed service according to RD 647/20

The given command is not sequential because there are formalities that can be handled in parallel.

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