EDG, EV and HP Installers
Installers of Electric Vehicle Charging Points, Vehicle To Grid and Heat Pumps are required to notify their Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO).
If the combined system load exceeds a certain level, then to a connection will need to be applied for in advance.
For Electric Vehicle Charging Points and Embedded Generation (EDG)
Applications for electric vehicle charging points and embedded generation can be done through our SUREconnect portal.
Installers of electric vehicle charging points, and embedded generation must notify the local Distribution Network Operator (DNO) of the installation.
If you are experiencing any problems with the portal, please call us on 01359 302518.
For Heat Pumps, and Vehicle To Grid Applications
Installers of vehicle grid and heat pumps are required to notify the local Distribution Network Operator (DNO) of the installation.
If the combined system load exceeds a certain level, a connection must be applied for in advance.
Please email the completed ENA notification form to EV.Notification@gtc-uk.co.uk or call us on 01359 302518.
This process helps IDNOs to ensure that the system has sufficient capacity and can continue to operate in a safe and reliable manner. It can provide assurance to third parties that all appropriate checks have been carried out and, in some instances, may be a requirement of household insurance cover.
The connection process has been developed by the Energy Networks Association (ENA), the main industry body that represents DNOs and IDNOs including GTC.
The ENA website also includes guidance for installers on assessing the capacity of existing services to buildings. Most domestic services provided by GTC are 100A single phase (230V), but some 80A or 60A services may exist. Older services from other DNOs may be rated less than this.
For further information from the ENA please click here.