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In order for a new connection to be made, whether to a generator, a home, an office or an entire new development, new network infrastructure will need to be built. As...
What is a grid connection? A grid connection allows a user to connect to the local network or ‘grid’ so they can receive or produce electricity. A connection agreement is...
Requirement for a Licence Section 4 of the Electricity Act 1989 (EA 1989) requires entities undertaking certain activities in the electricity sector to hold a licence....
STOP PRESS: This Practice Note is being reviewed and updated following Ofgem’s 28 November 2018 decision on its OFTO tender process policy consultation for future tender...
Smart metering—an introduction The government anticipates that the roll-out of smart meters will play a significant part in Great Britain's (GB’s) transition to a...
How are renewable energy projects typically structured? Renewable energy projects are often project financed. A special purpose vehicle (SPV) will be incorporated to...
Introduction This tracker provides a chronological horizon scanner of the expected future dates of final decisions, implementing measures, consultations and other key...
Brexit impact This Practice Note contains information on subjects impacted by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU at 11 pm on 31 January 2020 (exit day). As of exit day, the...
Introduction This Practice Note provides a list of the key documents typically seen on financial completion of an onshore wind farm or large scale ground mounted...
UKCS Petroleum Project Lifecycle The lifecycle of a typical petroleum project on the UKCS can be viewed in the following stages: Each stage of an upstream petroleum...
Introduction This Practice Note tracks the key publications and announcements made to date in relation to Brexit and the EU Internal Energy Market, Great Britain’s (GB)...
Overview Operation and maintenance (O&M) of renewable energy projects is a critical component of an effective and successful project. Although capital expenditure...
Relevant articles The Journal of World Energy Law and Business (JWELB) is the official journal of The Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN) and...
This Energy consultation tracker tool displays the current status and most recent developments of key consultations conducted by government departments, regulators and...
The joint operating agreement (JOA) has a number of key commercial provisions. Scope The scope of the JOA is, generally speaking, to 'establish the respective rights and...
What is the Renewables Obligation? The renewables obligation (RO) is intended to support investment in renewable generation projects. It does this by placing...
