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Statement of Works
As part of a trial change to the SoW process, WPD provides If there is sufficient Materiality Headroom and Fault Level Headroom WPD
NGET a list of relevant embedded generation connected will submit your scheme to NGET via a monthly Appendix G update. When
beneath each Grid Supply Point (GSP). the Appendix G is approved by NGET we will inform you of the outcome
and advise if any modification to your connection offer is required. Please
This contains the list of connected generation sites and those committed see SOW process flow diagram for typical timescales.
to connect, including size and technology. This list is the ‘Appendix G’
and is attached to our formal agreement with NGET at each GSP and When the volume of accepted generation connections exceeds the
can be viewed in summary on our website. Materiality Headroom or Fault Level Headroom at a GSP, WPD will need
to make an application to NGET to identify if any works are required on
the NETS. Depending on the complexity of the studies this will prompt
Part 1 - Contains previously connected sites where general Site Specific either a Project Progression or Modification Application. Customers who
requirements do not apply. trigger this process will be required to fund the fee applied by NGET for
the application and will need to wait for the outcome of NGET’s assessment.
The Project Progression / Modification Application fee will range from
Part 2 - Contains Connections where Site Specific requirements apply. £7,500 to £28,000.
Action by customer
Project
Action by WPD Project Variation to
Progression
Project Progression
Progression or Modification Connection Customer WPD signs NGET
notice letter accepts
Invoice paid Modification Offer received Offer Modification programmes
& invoice Variation
Action by NGET issued to
Application from NGET sent to Offer works
triggered customer
customer
No
Yes
Appendix G
Variation to
Appendix G Appendix G Connection Customer
submitted to signed off by Offer sent accepts
NGET NGET to customer variation
if required
Up to 25 Up to 10 working days Up to 10
working days working days
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July 2017
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