Changes to Over-Install Policy for Single Technology & Hybrid Co-Located Technology
To achieve renewable policy targets in the most economical and efficient manner, the System Operators understand the need to make best use of existing assets on the system today. A significant number of stakeholders are keen to make use of existing or planned connection assets by augmenting the capacity factor of their generation sites by installing additional generation behind the same connection point without increasing their Maximum Export Capacity (“MEC”). This is referred to as an over-install project, that allows for projects to over-install generation capacity, but where a self-imposed cap is applied to the output, so that the contracted MEC at the point of connection is not exceeded.
Currently, the over-install policy has a limit of 120% and is set out in the Alternative Connection Application and Offer Process (“ACAOP”) Decision Paper of May 2016. Given the evolving nature of technology combinations in Northern Ireland, the SOs believe it is timely to conduct a review of the current policy, to examine the potential to remove the limit for both Single and Hybrid Co-Located technology sites.
Therefore, NIE Networks and SONI are publishing this consultation to gain holistic stakeholders’ perspectives and opinions on proposals to remove the existing 120% over install limit at a single connection point.
Respondents to the consultation are asked to only respond regarding perspectives on the proposal to remove the 120% over-install limit, as set out in the ACAOP. Other commercial, regulatory and market factors relating to Hybrid Co-Located technology integration will be considered in due course. Where possible, answers to the questions should include justification and explanation. It would be helpful if responses are not confidential. If you require your response to remain confidential, you should clearly state this in your response.
Should you require any further information about the consultation process, please contact SOEF@SONI.ltd.uk.
Consultation Questions
Question 1:Do you believe that the proposal to remove the current 120% over-install limit is a suitable approach relating to:
Single Technology Sites,
Non- SEM registered Hybrid Co-Located Sites,
Market registered Hybrid Co-Located Sites.
Question 2: Do you have any additional suggestions for the SOs to consider prior to removal of the over-install limit?
Question 3: Where stakeholders disagree with any of the approaches we ask that you provide reasons and an alternative approach for consideration.
Q1. Do you believe that the proposal to remove the current 120% over-install limit is a suitable approach relating to Single Technology Sites Non- SEM registered Hybrid Co-Located Sites Market registered Hybrid Co-Located Sites?
Q2. Do you have any additional suggestions for the SOs to consider prior to removal of the over-install limit?
Q3. Where stakeholders disagree with any of the approaches we ask that you provide reasons and an alternative approach for consideration.
Consultation on Changes to Over-Install Policy for Single Technology & Hybrid Co-Located Technology
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Changes to Over-Install Policy for Single Technology & Hybrid Co-Located Technology
To achieve renewable policy targets in the most economical and efficient manner, the System Operators understand the need to make best use of existing assets on the system today. A significant number of stakeholders are keen to make use of existing or planned connection assets by augmenting the capacity factor of their generation sites by installing additional generation behind the same connection point without increasing their Maximum Export Capacity (“MEC”). This is referred to as an over-install project, that allows for projects to over-install generation capacity, but where a self-imposed cap is applied to the output, so that the contracted MEC at the point of connection is not exceeded.
Currently, the over-install policy has a limit of 120% and is set out in the Alternative Connection Application and Offer Process (“ACAOP”) Decision Paper of May 2016. Given the evolving nature of technology combinations in Northern Ireland, the SOs believe it is timely to conduct a review of the current policy, to examine the potential to remove the limit for both Single and Hybrid Co-Located technology sites.
Therefore, NIE Networks and SONI are publishing this consultation to gain holistic stakeholders’ perspectives and opinions on proposals to remove the existing 120% over install limit at a single connection point.
Respondents to the consultation are asked to only respond regarding perspectives on the proposal to remove the 120% over-install limit, as set out in the ACAOP. Other commercial, regulatory and market factors relating to Hybrid Co-Located technology integration will be considered in due course. Where possible, answers to the questions should include justification and explanation. It would be helpful if responses are not confidential. If you require your response to remain confidential, you should clearly state this in your response.
Should you require any further information about the consultation process, please contact SOEF@SONI.ltd.uk.
Consultation Questions
Question 1: Do you believe that the proposal to remove the current 120% over-install limit is a suitable approach relating to:
Question 2: Do you have any additional suggestions for the SOs to consider prior to removal of the over-install limit?
Question 3: Where stakeholders disagree with any of the approaches we ask that you provide reasons and an alternative approach for consideration.
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