We are now considering how we might be able to offer customers more flexible connections, how customers might benefit from such arrangements and how the costs of developing the network in line with customer needs can be minimised by employing such arrangements.
In this paper we:
- describe what we mean by flexible connections and some different forms of flexible connection;
- consider the impact of flexible connections on systems, including systems operated by NIE Networks, SONI, suppliers, wholesale and system services market operators; and
- seek the views of customers and other stakeholders on the opportunities and efficiencies that might be achieved by different flexible connection arrangements.
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We are very grateful to our stakeholders, who took the time to consider our call for evidence in detail and provide thoughtful responses. In this document we:
- summarise sentiment among this group of stakeholders;
- share our own remarks in response; and
- propose a number of next steps, including pilot projects, to further develop processes and tools to facilitate forms of flexible connection for both demand and generation customers.
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