Solar Power Generation Project Application Form

How do I apply to connect my generation equipment?

To apply to connect your generation equipment, download and complete the G98 - Form A and attach it alongside our online application. Download and complete the G98 - Form A Please ensure the information you provide is complete in full and to the specifications detailed above. This will ensure there are no delays in progressing your application.

Do I need a prior approval for a solar panel installation?

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: These provide more scope for solar panel installations on buildings (or in the curtilage of a building) and in non-domestic off-street parking areas without needing full or householder planning permission. When will you need to make a prior approval application?

Do I need a notification form to install a generating plant?

If your installation is to be carried out in accordance with G98, we also recommend that your installer completes the appropriate notification form on your behalf. The application will need to include the technical details to help us assess the impact of your generating plant on our network.

Do I need a DNO application if I have solar panels?

If you have installed solar panels on your home and they are generating electricity, you need to let your regional DNO know. The size of your solar installation (above or below 3.68kWp) determines whether you need to make a DNO application before any work is carried out. This is because the DNO has to monitor fluctuations in the electricity grid.

Do I need a DNO certificate to install a solar PV system?

You need a DNO certificate to install a solar panel system that connects to the National Grid. Otherwise, you will miss out on the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) scheme payments from the National Grid, which is a reward for being connected to the National Grid. The type of DNO application you need depends on the size of your solar PV system.

Can a generating plant be installed and commissioned in G99?

Your generating plant can then be installed and commissioned in accordance with G99 and any specific requirements of ours. If your installation is to be carried out in accordance with G99, we recommend that your installer completes the appropriate notification form on your behalf.