Power Plants
Procedure in the case of connection requests by power plant operators for the purpose of feeding into the Amprion grid
Amprion enables the connection of power plants as of a rated power of 100 MW to the grid for the purpose of feeding electrical energy into the transmission grid in accordance with the following transparent and non-discriminatory procedure. This procedure is based on the provisions of the Ordinance for Regulating Grid Connection of Electricity Generating Installations ("Kraftwerks-Netzanschlussverordnung - KraftNAV") dated 26th June 2007.
A. Overview:
The procedure for allocating grid connection capacities to power plants comprises different steps which are detailed under section B. The procedure commences upon receipt of a qualified inquiry (B. 1.). This is basically followed by the assignment and preparation of a feasibility study (B. 2.), a connection commitment (B. 3.) and the conclusion of a grid connection contract (B. 4.).
B. Procedure:
6. Dealing with competing connection requests
9. Procedure (brief presentation)
"Electricity Transmission 2009 and 2013 - Region Model*"
*The "Electricity Transmission 2009 - Region Model" and "Electricity Transmission 2013 - Region Model" are based on system planning assumptions and are subject to other grid developments. The only assumption is a possible future load and feed-in scenario according to the best skills and abilities. This is why no guarantee can be given for the accuracy and completeness of the information provided and the realization of the scenario described. Moreover, Amprion GmbH reserves the right to change or supplement the information provided.
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System diagram
A concise presentation of the system diagram can be found in "Electricity Transmission 2009 - Region Model" and "Electricity Transmission 2013 - Region Model" or our company profile. In case of a vested interest, a system diagram with all electricity circuits, switchgears, busbars and substations may be requested from Amprion GmbH under acceptance of a declaration of confidence. For this purpose, please send a letter specifying your vested interest and with a signed declaration of confidence attached to the following address.
Amprion GmbH
Abt. A-AP
Rheinlanddamm 24
44139 Dortmund
Declaration of confidence (PDF | 10 KB)
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