ENTSO-ERequirements for Generators
The Network Code on Requirements for Generators is harmonising standards that generators must respect to connect to the grid. These harmonised standards across Europe will boost the market of generation technology and increase competitiveness.
Published Regulation
The published network codes become regulations. Use this section for a handy way to jump to a particular article of the network code.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/631
establishing a network code on requirements for grid connection of generators
- Article 1 - Subject matter
- Article 2 - Definitions
- Article 3 - Scope of application
- Article 4 - Application to existing power-generating modules
- Article 5 - Determination of significance
- Article 6 - Application to power-generating modules, pump-storage power-generating modules, combined heat and power facilities, and industrial sites
- Article 7 - Regulatory aspects
- Article 8 - Multiple TSOs
- Article 9 - Recovery of costs
- Article 10 - Public consultation
- Article 11 - Stakeholder involvement
- Article 12 - Confidentiality obligations
- Article 13 - General requirements for type A power-generating modules
- Article 14 - General requirements for type B power-generating modules
- Article 15 - General requirements for type C power-generating modules
- Article 16 - General requirements for type D power-generating modules
- Article 17 - Requirements for type B synchronous power-generating modules
- Article 18 - Requirements for type C synchronous power-generating modules
- Article 19 - Requirements for type D synchronous power-generating modules
- Article 20 - Requirements for type B power park modules
- Article 21 - Requirements for type C power park modules
- Article 22 - Requirements for type D power park modules
- Article 23 - General provisions
- Article 24 - Frequency stability requirements applicable to AC-connected offshore power park modules
- Article 25 - Voltage stability requirements applicable to AC-connected offshore power park modules
- Article 26 - Robustness requirements applicable to AC-connected offshore power park modules
- Article 27 - System restoration requirements applicable to AC-connected offshore power park modules
- Article 28 - General system management requirements applicable to AC-connected offshore power park modules
- Article 29 - General provisions
- Article 30 - Operational notification of type A power-generating modules
- Article 31 - Operational notification of type B, C and D power-generating modules
- Article 32 - Procedure for type B and C power-generating modules
- Article 33 - Procedure for type D power-generating modules
- Article 34 - Energisation operational notification for type D power-generating modules
- Article 35 - Interim operational notification for type D power-generating modules
- Article 36 - Final operational notification for type D power-generating modules
- Article 37 - Limited operational notification for type D power-generating modules
- Article 38 - Identification of costs and benefits of application of requirements to existing power-generating modules
- Article 39 - Principles of cost-benefit analysis
- Article 40 - Responsibility of the power-generating facility owner
- Article 41 - Tasks of the relevant system operator
- Article 42 - Common provisions for compliance testing
- Article 43 - Common provisions on compliance simulation
- Article 44 - Compliance tests for type B synchronous power-generating modules
- Article 45 - Compliance tests for type C synchronous power-generating modules
- Article 46 - Compliance tests for type D synchronous power-generating modules
- Article 47 - Compliance tests for type B power park modules
- Article 48 - Compliance tests for type C power park modules
- Article 49 - Compliance tests for type D power park modules
- Article 50 - Compliance tests for offshore power park modules
- Article 51 - Compliance simulations for type B synchronous power-generating modules
- Article 52 - Compliance simulations for type C synchronous power-generating modules
- Article 53 - Compliance simulations for type D synchronous power-generating modules
- Article 54 - Compliance simulations for type B power park modules
- Article 55 - Compliance simulations for type C power park modules
- Article 56 - Compliance simulations for type D power park modules
- Article 57 - Compliance simulations applicable to offshore power park modules
- Article 58 - Non-binding guidance on implementation
- Article 59 - Monitoring
- Article 60 - Power to grant derogations
- Article 61 - General provisions
- Article 62 - Request for a derogation by a power-generating facility owner
- Article 63 - Request for a derogation by a relevant system operator or relevant TSO
- Article 64 - Register of derogations from the requirements of this Regulation
- Article 65 - Monitoring of derogations
- Article 66 - Emerging technologies
- Article 67 - Establishment of thresholds for classification as emerging technologies
- Article 68 - Application for classification as an emerging technology
- Article 69 - Assessment and approval of requests for classification as an emerging technology
- Article 70 - Withdrawal of classification as an emerging technology
- Article 71 - Amendment of contracts and general terms and conditions
- Article 72 - Entry into force
Implementation - Making the code a reality
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History & Development of the network code
Code Development Archive
Below you will find the Frequently asked questions relating to the network code Requirements for Generators.
The Network Code on Requirements for Generators is seen as one of the main drivers for creating harmonised solutions and products necessary for an efficient pan-European (and global) market in generator technology. The purpose of this network code is to bring forward a set of coherent requirements in order to meet these challenges of the future.
Status Update (April 2016)
NC Requirements for Generators published in Official EU Journal and will become a binding EU regulation as of 17 May.
Latest Status Update (December 2015)
On 26 June 2015, the Network Code on Requirements for Generators was adopted by Member States in Comitology. RfG will now go through scrutiny from the European Parliament and Council.
Download the final draft Network Code on Requirements for Generators
ENTSO-E has published implementation guidelines for the NC RfG, to support the code by highlighting the impact on specific technologies, the link with local network characteristics, as well the need for coordination between network operators and grid users.
Download the NC RfG Implementation Guidelines (16/10/2013)
Documents submitted to Acer - March 2013:
- ENTSOE amendments to the Network Code for Requirements for Grid connection applicable to all Generators
- ENTSO-E’s response to ACER Opinion No. 08/2012
The final NC RfG package as submitted in July 2012
- Network Code for Requirements for Grid connection applicable to all Generators - 2012 ENTSO-E draft
- “RfG in view of the future European electricity system and the Third Package network codes”
- Evaluation of consultation comments
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Justification outlines
- Requirements in the context of present practices
Past Events Archive
The tables and links below will serve as an archive for reference purposes of all previously released material and stakeholder meetings that took place during the development of the network code RFG.