GC0097: Grid Code Processes Supporting TERRE Place your chosen image here. The four corners must just cover the arrow tips. For covers, the three pictures should be the same size and in a straight line. Grid Code Review Panel – 26 April 2018 Code Administrator
Background GC0097 was raised by National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and was submitted to the Grid Code Modifications Panel for their consideration on 16 November 2017. The purpose of GC0097 is to consider the appropriate technical requirements for Energy Storage technologies connecting to the Transmission system, and discuss any high level changes that may be necessary to the Grid Code. Project TERRE is a key implementation initiative for the European Electricity Balancing Guideline (EB GL), which aims to establish a pan-European market for Balancing Energy. 2
Workgroup Consultation The GC0097 Workgroup Consultation closed on 26 January 2018. There are no Workgroup Alternative Code Modifications (WACMs) 14 responses were received to the Consultation highlighting the following themes: DNO-TSO interactions Pre-qualification Baselining Process timings and interaction with other processes Capacity market Publication of information Implementation timelines Legal text Defaulting arrangements Further information for which can be found within the Report 3
Terms of Reference Terms of Reference have been met; Specific Area Location in the report Balancing Services Provider (BSP) participation data submission to the TSO Section 3 of the Report • The necessary data items needed from BSPs to participate in TERR • The processes (e.g. systems) by which these are submitted to the GB TSO • The approach for parties to be dispatched by the TSO once activated by TERRE Dispatch Methodology Section 3 of the Report • The dispatch processes for TERRE activations (including timings), and consider the interactions with the Balancing Mechanism. Participation by non-BM and Aggregators/Virtual PPMs Section 3 of the Report • Confirmation of whether proposals are fit for purpose for smaller parties (i.e. those who may not existing or future Balancing Mechanism participants), as well as aggregators. Pre-qualification and enabling participation Section 3 of the Report • Set out the pre-qualification requirements for GB participation in TERRE, including any minimum technical requirements specified in other EU regulatory frameworks TERRE Coordination with DNOs and BSCCo confirm: Section 3 of the Report • Any Grid Code obligations required for the GB TSO and DNOs to coordinate to manage participation from distribution-connected BSPs, as well as any reporting obligations to the BSCCo, based on actions taken by the GB TSO for TERRE etc. Reporting to individual bodies, to the Market as a whole, and to Regulatory bodies Section 3 of the Report 4 • Describe the expected new flow of information required to support TERRE
Proposed Grid Code Modification This Proposal seeks to amend; Glossary terms Balancing Code 1 Balancing Code 2 Balancing Code 4 5
Next Steps The Panel is invited to: Accept the Workgroup Report Agree for GC0097 to proceed to Code Administrator Consultation 6
Timetable Workgroup Report presented to Grid Code Review Panel 26 April 2018 Code Admin Consultation Report issued (15 Working Days ~ close date 22 May 30 April 2018 2018) Draft Modification Report issued to Industry and Panel (5 Working Days) 5 June 2018 Draft Final Modification Report presented to Panel 20 June 2018 Modification Panel Recommendation Vote 28 June 2018 (5 Working Days) Final Modification Report submitted to the Authority 10 July 2018 Authority Decision (25WDs) 14 August 2018 Implementation 29 August 2018 (10WDs following decision) 7
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