PR Net NPL 001

PR-NET-NPL-001
SSEN and Third Parties

Cu Designers and Installers
Planning Standards for Low

Voltage Distribution Network
Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth PH1 3AQ ssen.co.uk

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is a trading name of: Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Limited Registered in Scotland No.SC213459;
Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc Registered in Scotland No. SC213461; Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc Registered in Scotland No. SC213460; (all having their
Registered Offices at Inveralmond House 200 Dunkeld Road Perth PH1 3AQ); and Southern Electric Power Distribution plc Registered in England & Wales No.04094290 having their
Registered Office at No. 1 Forbury Place 43 Forbury Road Reading RG1 3JHwhich are
members of the SSE Group www.ssen.co.uk
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Planning Standards for Low Voltage
PR-NET-NPL-001 Distribution Transmission
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Revision: 1.00 Classification: Public Issue Date: February 2020 Review Date: February 2023
Name Title
Author Hui Yi Heng Planning Standards Manager
Checked by John Baker Procedures & Investigation Manager
Approved by Peter Williams Head of System Planning
Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Scope .............................................................................................................................................. 3
3 References ..................................................................................................................................... 3
4 Definitions and Abbreviations ....................................................................................................... 4
5 General ........................................................................................................................................... 6
6 Description of Low Voltage Underground Distribution Networks ................................................ 7
7 Network Design Principles – General ............................................................................................ 8
8 LV Planning Standards ................................................................................................................... 9
9 Design Considerations ................................................................................................................. 12
10 Supply Characteristics .................................................................................................................. 17
11 Establishing the Point of Connection ........................................................................................... 20
12 Test and Records .......................................................................................................................... 27
13 Network Asset Register................................................................................................................ 28
14 Applicable Standards ................................................................................................................... 28
15 Revision History ........................................................................................................................... 28
Appendix A Network Layout ............................................................................................................. 30
Appendix B ADMD Approach............................................................................................................ 32
Appendix C Design of Small Estate Involving No More than 3 Domestic Properties per Phase ...... 35
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Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is a trading name of: Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Limited Registered in Scotland No. SC213459;Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc Registered in Scotland No. SC213461; Scottish Hydro
Electric Power Distribution plc Registered in Scotland No. SC213460; (all having their Registered Offices at Inveralmond House 200 Dunkeld Road Perth PH1 3AQ); and
Southern Electric Power Distribution plc Registered in England & Wales No. 04094290 having their Registered Office at No. 1 Forbury Place 43 Forbury Road Reading RG1 3JHwhich are members of the SSE Group www.ssen.co.uk
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1 Introduction
1.1 This document details the Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks methodology covering the
planning and design of LV networks.
1.2 Planning standard for their associated secondary distribution substations is covered in TG-NET-NPL-
010 Planning Standards for 11 kV and 6.6 kV Distribution Networks (New Connections).
2 Scope
2.1 Details are given of the Scottish Hydro-Electric Power Distribution Ltd (SHEPD Ltd) and Southern
Electric Power Distribution plc (SEPD plc) requirements for the design of low voltage electricity
networks. Within this document SHEPD and SEPD will be known as SSEN (Scottish and Southern
Electricity Networks).
2.2 The document forms the SSEN appendix to, and must be read in conjunction with, G81 – the Energy
Networks Association publication, Framework for design and planning, materials specification,
installation and record for low voltage housing development installations and associated new HV/LV
distribution substations part 1 (design and planning) and part 2 (materials specification) April 2016.
3 References
3.1 The documents detailed in Table 3.1 - Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Documents and
Table 3.2 –External Documents below should be used in conjunction with this document.
Table 3.1 - Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Documents
Reference Title
PR-PS-049 Geographic Information System Updating – Procedure
TG-NET-CAB-001 Installation of Electricity Service, Intake and Distributor Cables up to and Including 33kV
Low Voltage, 100 A, Termination Arrangements for Single Occupancy Buildings – Design
TG-NET-CAB-002
Standard
TG-NET-CAB-003 Low Voltage Termination Arrangements 200 A to 600 A - Design and Installation Standard
TG-NET-CAB-004 Industrial and Commercial Loads Between 300kW and 4MW
TG-NET-CAB-009 Load Ratings of Underground Cables
TG-NET-CAB-010 Electrical Constants for Underground Electricity Cables
TG-NET-CAB-014 Underground Services to Unmetered Street Furniture
TG-NET-CAB-015 Low Voltage, 100 A, Termination Arrangements for Multi-Occupancy Buildings
TG-NET-ENG-005 SSEPD Standard Design Matrices for POC Assessment
TG-NET-NPL-010 Planning Standards for 11 kV and 6.6 kV Distribution Networks (New Connections)
TG-NET-SST-004 Bonding and Earthing
TG-NET-SST-005 Secondary Distribution Substations - common clauses
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TG-NET-SST-009 Siting of New Ground Mounted Secondary Distribution Substations in Flood Zones
TG-NET-SST-010 Risk Assessment Codes Applicable to New Substations with No Exposed Live Equipment
TG-NET-SST-011 Commissioning of Secondary Distribution Network Assets
Ownership Boundaries and Responsibilities for Connections between Low Voltage and
TG-NET-SST-012
11kV
TG-NET-SST-013 Low Voltage Supplies to Hot sites
TG-NET-SST-201 Technical Guide Secondary Substation Plant Catalogue
TG-PS-105 Planning and Design Guide: Flicker & Harmonics
TG-NET-NPL-013 Technical Guidance for Designing Low-Voltage Networks using EA Technology’s WinDebut
Software (previously TG-PS-629)
TG-PS-928 SEPD Primary Substation, HV Feeder and Distribution Transformer Rating, Load and Fault
Level Data for POC Assessment
TG-PS-931 SHEPD Primary Substation, HV Feeder and Distribution Transformer Rating, Load and Fault
Level Data for POC Assessment
Table 3.2 –External Documents
Reference Title
ENA EREC G5 Planning Levels for Harmonic Voltage Distortion and the Connection of Non-Linear
Equipment to Transmission Systems and Distribution Networks in the United Kingdom
ENA EREC G12 Requirements for the Application of Protective Multiple Earthing to Low Voltage Networks
ENA EREC G81 Framework for design and planning, materials specification, installation and record for low
voltage housing development installations and associated new HV/LV distribution
substations part 1 (design and planning) and part 2 (materials specification) April 2016
ENA EREC G100 Technical Requirements for Customer Export Limiting Schemes
ENA EREC P2 Security of Supply
ENA EREC P25 The Short-Circuit Characteristics of Public Electricity Suppliers Low Voltage Distribution
Networks and the Co-ordination of Overcurrent Protective Devices on 230V Single Phase
Supplies up to 100A
ENA EREC P28 Voltage Fluctuations and the Connection of Disturbing Equipment to Transmission Systems
and Distribution Networks in the United Kingdom
ENA EREC P29 Planning Limits for Voltage Unbalance in the United Kingdom
4 Definitions and Abbreviations

A.D.M.D. / ADMD After diversity maximum demand
Approved Policy and design parameters contained within this document, or associated documents,
and their appendices or with the written authority of SSEN.
CDM The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
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CNE Combined neutral and earth. A TN-C system is installed where the customer has
combined neutral and earth conductors.
Connections Provider The organisation (or their representative) responsible for the overall design and
development of the electrical network. This may be an Independent Connections
Provider or Independent Distribution Network Operator
Customer The recipients of the power supply being a tenant or owner of a domestic dwelling or
owner/operator of a commercial/industrial premise.
Cyclic Loading A time variable load repeated every 24 hours. For the design purposes of this document
it will be defined as Load Curve G or Load Curve B as shown in TG-NET-NPL-010
Distributor A main electricity cable, or overhead line, onto which services and intake cables are
connected.
DNO Distribution Network Operator
EFLI Earth Fault Loop Impedance. The impedance of the earth fault current path.
ENA EREC Energy Networks Association Engineering Recommendation
ESQCR The Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002, as amended.
External Meter Cabinet A cabinet, confirming to an approved design, supplied and installed by the Connections
Provider, and positioned external to the property and containing the customer's point of
supply. The external meter cabinet and associated meterboard remained under the
ownership of the customer.
Housing Site A development consisting of domestic dwellings.
HV High Voltage – taken in this document to mean 6.6kV and 11kV AC
Intake Cable A cable which connects a distributor to a multi-service distribution board or three phase
cut-out feeding separate parts of a premises
Interconnector Distributors that have more than one supply source available.
Integrated Micro Power Generating Modules that are electricity storage devices and Power Generating
Generation and Storage Modules that are not electricity storage devices combined that form part of a
Generator’s installation
Link Box A device buried in the ground but accessible from street level that enables cables to be
isolated by the removal of links. Sometime called an underground distribution box (UDB).
LV Low Voltage – Voltages up to and including 1000V AC.
LVSSA Single service LV connection
LVSSB Small project demand connection (LV) – single three phase exit point or up to 4 single
phase domestic exit points at LV where the highest voltage of works is at LV
Mains See Distributor definition.
MSDB Multi-Service Distribution Boards. An intake cable termination consisting of a number of
cut-outs which each provide a feed to an individual property within a larger premises.
Use in flats and the like.
NERS National Electricity Registration Scheme
NJUG National Joint Utilities Group
NRSWA New Roads and Street Works Act
PCC Point of Common Coupling – See POCC
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PME Protective Multiple Earthing. A TN-C-S system is installed where the customer has
separate neutral and earth conductors. This is a hybrid system where part owned by
SSEN is TN-C and that of the customer is TN-S
POC Point of Connection. The position at which the Third Party network will connect to the
existing distribution system.
POCC Point of Common Coupling. This is where the individual customer interfaces with other
customers supplies such as the service joint.
PSCC Prospective Short Circuit Current
POS Point of Supply. The point at which the ownership of the electrical cable network passes
from SSEN to the customer.
Service A cable providing supply to an individual premises with a single paying customer.
A maximum of two spans of overhead line supplying an individual property.
Note: some Statutory Instruments have a definition at variance to this definition.
Service Position The location in the property at which the SSEN termination (cut-out or MSDB) is located.
Service Strips A clear route through a housing site containing utility infrastructure.
SHEPD Ltd Scottish Hydro-Electric Power Distribution Ltd - The Distribution Licence Holder for the
Distribution service area formerly known as Scottish Hydro-Electric.
SEPD plc Southern Electric Power Distribution plc - The Distribution Licence Holder for the
Distribution service area formerly known as Southern Electric.
SNE Separate Neutral and Earth. A TN-S system.
SSEN Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks. A term used throughout this document to
refer to either SHEPD Ltd / SEPD plc including all associated design and planning
practices.
Street Pillar A surface mounted outdoor cupboard arrangement that enables cables to be isolated by
the removal of links / fuses.
TN-C-S See PME.
TN-S See SNE.
UDB See link box.
5 General
5.1 This document applies to new installations and is not to be applied retrospectively on legacy
network:
• Legacy networks are those feeding from substations whose commissioning date is older than
January 2016.
• Feeds direct from new substations shall be done in accordance with the planning standards as
set out in this document.
• Feeds direct from existing substations, using spare feeder ways or feeder ways pot-ended
outside of the substation shall be done in accordance with these planning standards.
• Extensions to legacy networks are treated as a legacy network.
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5.2 SSEN own the copyright on this document and associated documents referenced herein. The data
and guidance remains the property of SSEN and may not be used for purposes other than that for
which it has been supplied and may not be reproduced either wholly or in part, nor may it be used
by, or its contents divulged to any other person, not employed by SSEN or the Connections
Providers, without the prior written permission of SSEN.
5.3 SSEN reserves the right to change the data contained within this document. Connections Providers
are therefore advised to check the SSEN website to ensure they have the latest copy. Although
specific network extensions will be designed by Connections Providers, SSEN maintains the
responsibility for the design of the distribution system and since the guidance cannot cover every
eventuality, reserve the right to apply other criteria where necessary. SSEN accepts no responsibility
for any inaccuracies in, or omissions from the document.
5.4 The Connections Provider is responsible for ensuring they have all relevant information to undertake
the design. Connections Providers must be accredited under the following National Electricity
Registration Scheme Design Scopes:
• LV Cable Networks to Domestic Properties
• LV Cable Networks to Industrial/Commercial Properties
• HV Cable Networks with a voltage level of at least 11 kV
• Substation Layouts with a voltage level of at least 11 kV
5.5 Designs contained in this and other SSEN ‘G81’ documents represent minimum cost schemes (more
information about the Minimum scheme may be found at
https://www.ssen.co.uk/Library/ChargingStatements/). These designs encompass the requirements
of SSEN in complying with statutory requirements, industry specifications and OFGEM requirements.
These designs may therefore be different to other DNOs. These minimum cost schemes apply to
both SSEN and Connections Providers. Where either party wishes to exceed the minimum cost
scheme the additional cost will be borne, in line with the connection charging methodology, by that
party.
6 Description of Low Voltage Underground Distribution Networks

6.1 LV Networks generally comprise three phase mains underground cables. There are instances of split
phase (two phase) mains underground cable. Some LV circuits interconnect with adjacent
transformers via link boxes, street pillars or overhead fuse-gear to provide back-feed capability.
6.2 Split phase distributors, intake cables and services will only be installed following a discussion with
SSEN. Where there is an option to use either three phase or split phase the three phase option must
be taken in preference.
6.3 Existing underground LV mains cables comprise the following:
• Aluminium or copper paper insulated, lead covered, steel tape/steel wire armoured
construction (PILCSWA/PILCSTS/PILCSTA)
• Aluminium paper insulated, concentric aluminium sheath (Consac)
• Aluminium phase with copper neutral pvc/ xlpe sheathed (Wavecon)
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• Copper paper insulated, plain lead, unarmoured cable installed in ducts (PILC)
• Cables can be of the following core types:
o 5 core (3 phase + street light + neutral)
o 4 core (3 phase + neutral)
o 3 core (3 phase + combined neutral/earth) (may be concentric construction)
o 3 core (2 phase + neutral) (may be concentric construction)
o 2 core (1 phase + neutral)
6.4 Existing service cables comprise the following:
• Similar to mains cables in single and three phase varieties
• Hybrid aluminium/copper concentric CNE type
• Hybrid aluminium/copper split concentric SNE type
6.5 Mains/Distributors/Intake used to connect to SSEN’s Network will be of the following types:
• 4 core wavecon
• 3 core wavecon
6.6 Service cables used to connect to SSEN’s Network will be of the following types:
• 3 phase hybrid concentric/split concentric cable
• Single phase hybrid concentric/split concentric cable
6.7 Earthing can be TN-S or TN-C-S as applicable to the mains cable. There are instances where we
cannot provide an earth from a service and the supply is therefore TT.
6.8 See example network layout in Appendix A.
6.9 Any plant and materials installed shall be in line with SSEN’s specification requirements unless prior
written agreement is obtained from SSEN. For further information reference should be made to the
specification documents available on SSEN’s website.
Queries raised by Connections Providers on plant or materials should be discussed with SSEN prior
to producing the final design. All plants and materials require to be technically approved.
7 Network Design Principles – General

7.1 Regulations
The design shall ensure that the electrical system can be constructed, maintained and operated
safely and effectively. Reference should be made to relevant Regulations, including the Construction
(Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity
Regulations 2002 (as amended).
7.2 Security of Supply
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The minimum design requirement will satisfy the latest version of Engineering Recommendation P2,
comply with SSEN’s policy as detailed in this document and will ensure the technical and
performance characteristics of the existing network infrastructure are not compromised below SSEN
acceptable minimum standards. However, it should be noted that P2 is not applicable to individual
end customers (applies to Demand Groups) so specific solutions may be offered to meet an
individual customer’s requirements.
The connection of a new customer or additional load must not adversely affect the performance of
the existing network or the security of supply provided to existing customers to levels below SSEN’s
minimum acceptable standards.
Connections Providers must ensure that customers are made aware of (and understand) all possible
connection arrangements which can vary the level of supply security for specific connections. Teed
connections will cause longer restoration times for faults on the associated high voltage network
section. If a teed connection is being proposed, customers should be made aware of how this may
affect their electricity supply restoration times. Further guidance on the use of teed connections is
covered in TG-NET-NPL-010.
Security of supply issues include the ability to restore the network following a fault, the continuity of
supply as construction proceeds and continuity of supply during maintenance of the local network.
This may be particularly relevant to larger developments, where the alternative means of supply
may not be available until completion of the final phase of the development, some years ahead.
Networks shall be designed to limit the number of customers affected by any fault and to facilitate
the shortest restoration and repair times. The design must ensure that for any failure of a network
component customers’ supplies can be restored either by temporary or permanent means within 12
hours. In undertaking the design, it must not be assumed that the faulty item can be replaced within
12 hours.
7.3 Losses Strategy
Networks shall be designed to minimise system losses. This will be achieved by following the SSEN
Planning and Design Guidance documents. The following are the current minimum requirements:
• The minimum size of LV distributor cable for new, and extension to existing distributor cables
is 185 mm2.
• The minimum size of HV distributor cable for new, and extension to existing distributor cables
is 150 mm2.
• The minimum rating of ground mounted transformers (excluding padmounted transformers)
is 500 kVA.
8 LV Planning Standards
Single and double distributors
8.1 Distributor cables shall be installed along one side of a road (ideally in footpaths) with cross road
intake cables or services being used to feed properties on the opposite side of the road.
8.2 Double distributors (with one main on each side of the road) will only be used:
• where required to satisfy the load or provide reinforcement to the existing network, or
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• when requested by customer to avoid service crossings on developments with permeable

paving being installed (this is not a minimum scheme).
8.3 The installation in footpaths or service strips shall comply with NJUG recommendations – further
information available at http://www.njug.org.uk/publications/.
Radial Feeder
8.4 A maximum of 75 customers shall be connected to a radial LV feeder. Bunching of LV cores or
parallel cables are not acceptable methods of reducing the EFLI. This also apply to risers in high rise
building, i.e. the maximum number of customer per riser will be limited to 75.
8.5 An IDNO network is considered as one customer.
Interconnection
8.6 To meet current required levels of continuity of supply, to facilitate maintenance of substation plant
and to speed fault restoration, interconnection by LV cables should normally be provided to the
extent of one third of the substation’s ultimate load where adjacent LV sources are available.
8.7 For example, a new secondary substation with 300 kVA load should have 100 kVA backfeed
capability from adjacent LV sources, if available, subject to loading and voltage drop analyses.
8.8 Interconnection is required where there are more than 75 customers connected to a single radial
feeder. Interconnection will normally be via a 2 way link box or street pillar. The system would
normally run with links / fuses on interconnected circuit removed. This provision is also required
where there is more than one transformer being proposed to supply a multi-occupancy building.
Figure 1
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Where a new distributor is to be connected onto an existing radial cable and the combined number
of customers will exceed 75 then a 4-way link box shall be installed unless the new distributor can
be connected to an alternative source of supply.
8.9 Link boxes are not normally required for the connection of third party networks onto the SSEN
network unless either party requests a link box to be provided, in which case the proposing party
finances the link box.
The exception is where a connection has to be made between a 4 core wavecon and 3 core wavecon
network. A 2 way link box is the only approved method within SSEN of connecting the neutral and
earth together of the 4 core cable and providing the external 10 ohm earth electrode connection.
8.10 It is to be assumed that the normal load on the interconnecting LV cables is reduced to one third of
their maximum connected capacity when assessing the available interconnection capacity.
8.11 The adjacent secondary substation’s maximum demand should be evenly distributed to the
associated LV feeders. For example:
Figure 3
Services
8.12 Table 8.1 – Maximum Services Length gives the maximum lengths of individual services either to
achieve a maximum of 2 % volt drop (cable) or due to weight limits (overhead line).
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Table 8.1 – Maximum Services Length
Type Maximum Services Length (m)

Underground Cable 30
Single phase overhead line 30
Three phase overhead line 15
8.13 Looped services are not permitted for other than street-lighting.
8.14 Second supply for safety services or second supply from alternative source (other than cells or
standby generation) for stand-by purposes, e.g. from other DNO, are not permitted. For the
avoidance of doubt, second supply for load is permitted.
9 Design Considerations
Distributors
9.1 New circuits installed shall be cables. Only in exceptional circumstances (e.g. on environmental or
safety ground), and with the approval of SSEN will overhead line circuit be installed.
9.2 The following minimum size cable shall be used subject to volt drop and earth loop impedance:
• 300 mm2 wavecon – main distributors for at least the first 50 m out of the substation.
• 185 mm2 wavecon – main distributors and distributors providing interconnection and capable
of being extended to make interconnection.
• 95 mm2 wavecon – not permitted under current SSEN Losses Strategy; this cable can only be
used for new services or new intake cables (see 9.3 and 9.4) and the exception of small
diameter distributor cables (see 9.5).
9.3 The use of 95 mm2 wavecon cable is permitted as a service extension to a single connection as per
Applicant 1 in Figure 4. In the case where a second connection is required, (Applicant 2), from an
existing 95 mm2 wavecon, (initially installed as a service extension), the 95 mm2 is deemed as being
SSEN’s existing network so further connections are permitted, subject to available capacity and any
relevant network study. However, if it is known at the initial application stage from Applicant 1 that
further connections are required within 5 years, a 185 mm2 wavecon shall be used.
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Figure 4
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9.4 A 185 mm wavecon must be used if supply is to more than one connection, even if the second
connection is unmetered. Where multi-occupancy building uses a 7-way MSDB, a 95 mm2 wavecon
cable can be used as an intake cable, for larger MSDB sizes a 185 mm2 wavecon should be used.
9.5 It may not be possible to join a 185 mm2 wavecon cable to an existing small diameter cable. In these
instances, it is permissible to join a 95 mm2 wavecon to existing cable. The 95 mm2 wavecon can
only be used as an extension for up to 20 m or the first service joint whichever is shorter. It shall
then be jointed to a 185 mm2 wavecon for onward extension.
9.6 The distributors must be designed to experience a balanced load that is within their rating. The
design must be such that the substation fuses will operate to clear faults on the distributors, intake
cables and services. Only SSEN approved fuse sizes and types shall be used.
9.7 Bunching of cables for installation on single or split phase systems will only be considered if
permitted by SSEN and designed in accordance with the SSEN requirements for the specific POC.
9.8 Interconnection between parts of the network which do not phase in is permitted and link boxes can
be installed providing the phase rotation is the same for all circuits feeding the link box. Link boxes
will have individual ID number and appropriate warning labels to identify where circuit do not phase
in to ensure correct phase rotation. This also applies to overhead ABC links.
9.9 For underground networks, single phase / split phase networks shall not be connected to three
phase systems.
9.10 Any spare out-going 630 A ways in an LV pillar or cabinet shall be cabled out into the footpath or
service strip and terminated in a pot-end. This does not apply to substations within buildings which
do not feed an external network. Pot ends within substations are not permitted. These pot ends will
be left energised through a 100 A fuse.
9.11 New link boxes should not be installed in the following high-risk locations or alternative equipment
should be used (street pillar).
Table 9.1 High Risk Pedestrian Footfall
High Risk Locations

Outside public buildings
Thoroughfares, and public access ways of 2 or more people per minute
Where people queue, e.g. bus stops, cash points
Shopping high streets
Cinema, theatres
Sporting venues
Night clubs
Churches
Schools
Fast food outlets
Hospitals
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9.12 Exposed LV mains distributors entering a building shall be no longer than 4 m unless they are of
LS0H type. Where LS0H cable is used on the entry to the building, the joint between the Wavecon
cables shall be outside the building and within 2 m of the building.
9.13 Exposed means be installed on a cable tray or cleated to the structure. Not exposed means being
installed in a buried duct or installed in fire-resistant trunking.
9.14 Joints are not acceptable for distributors installed on a cable tray.
Services
9.15 Service connections to mains should be specified at design stage to be connected in the order
Br/Bl/G G/Bl/Br etc to minimise out of balance and hence electrical and magnetic fields.
9.16 All internal risers and lateral services greater than 3 m shall be of LS0H type.
9.17 Supplies to new properties shall be installed using underground cables. Intake cables and services
shall always be installed in duct. Only in exceptional cases, as defined below, and with the approval
of SSEN will an overhead supply be installed:
• There are existing overhead line mains, and
• Statutory clearances can be maintained, and
• There are no requirements for additional pole or underground mains
9.18 For details of service cables and service ducts see TG-NET-CAB-001, TG-NET-CAB-009 and TG-NET-
CAB-010.
9.19 Each property and streetlight shall be served by an arrangement that meets the technical
requirements of voltage, current rating and earth loop impedance as detailed in this document.
The electrical installation beyond the point of connection for dwellings and street lighting shall
comply with BS7671 and BS4730.
9.20 Typical service arrangements and ownership boundaries:
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Table 9.2 – Typical Service Arrangements
Property Type Typical Service Arrangement

Single occupied domestic The standard SSEN service arrangement for single-occupied premises shall be
properties an individual service cable directly connected to the distributor. The service
joint can accommodate up to 4 service connections. Domestic cut-outs shall
be rated at 100 A.
The service termination position shall be situated in the premises being

supplied. The service cable shall be as short as practicable subject to a
maximum length defined in
Table 8.1 – Maximum Services Length.
For internal points of supply, the service position shall be situated on the
inside face of an external wall situated as close as practicable to the LV
distributor. Service terminations must not be installed in cellars, toilets,
bathrooms, kitchens or bedrooms, under stairs with a headroom of less than
2m, over doorways or any other position not complying with BS 7671.
The customer shall retain ownership and be responsible for the maintenance
and repair of the cabinet or meterboard. TG-NET-CAB-002 Low Voltage, 100
A Termination Arrangements for Single Occupancy Buildings gives the
detailed requirements for the installation of cabinets and meterboards.
Flat & multi-occupancy buildings The SSEN preferred position is metering at individual flats. Communal
metering is permitted if the equipment is safe and there is sufficient space to
accommodate the smart metering equipment.
TG-NET-CAB-015, Technical Guide for Rising Mains and Services and Supplies
for Multi-occupancy Buildings gives the detailed requirements for the
installation of distributors and services to these properties. TG-NET-CAB-009
gives the permissible cables for service intake and distributor cables.
The requirement of earthing is detailed in TG-NET-CAB-015. However, for

properties converted into flats, individual services run from CNE distributor
can only be installed if the building is not metal-framed; where the building is
metal-framed a single point of supply shall be established with SNE services
run from it.
Industrial / Commercial Loads The SSEN preferred position is metering at individual premises. Communal
metering is permitted if the equipment is safe and there is sufficient space to
accommodate the smart metering equipment.
A service may be supplied from the low voltage network or as a feeder direct
from a substation. Cables shall be rated at the summer continuous value.
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The installation requirements are detailed in TG-NET-CAB-003 for loads

between 69 kW and 300 kW and TG-NET-CAB-004 for loads between 300 kW
and 4 MW.
Metering shall comply with Code of Practice 5: The Metering of Energy

Transfers with Max Demand of up to (and including) 1 MW for Settlement
Purposes or Code of Practice 3: The Metering of Circuits with a Rated
Capacity not Exceeding 10 MVA for Settlement Purposes.
Ownership boundaries shall comply with TG-NET-SST-012 Technical Guidance

to the Ownership Boundaries and Responsibilities for Connections between
Low Voltage and 11 kV.
Unmetered street furniture The approved unmetered service arrangement for streetlights shall be used.
Service cables and ducts shall be installed in accordance with TG-NET-CAB-
014. The maximum continuous load is taken as 2 kVA with a 16 A fuse size.
The service cable will be 25mm² hybrid service cable.
The lighting authority will specify either individual street light connections,
connection from a street lighting pillar or from a cabinet. Subject to loading
and voltage considerations, looped services may be installed between
lighting columns.
In the SEPD plc network area, supplies are normally made available to
specific street lighting columns. However, in the SHEPD Ltd network area
single or 3 phase supplies are made available to street lighting cabinets.
Another party then installs the street lighting from that point.
These street light connections are classified as LVSSA / LVSSB load, where
additional capacity requirement will be treated as an increase in load.
Construction / Demolition sites Supplies should terminate in a suitable site building or secure weatherproof
(up to five years) pillar or cabinet provided by the customer.
Temporary installations Supplies should be to the customer’s permanent intake chamber.

(e.g. mobile libraries, X-ray units)
Mobile homes / caravan sites / Single communal “landlords” supply or individual supply (located on its own
EV charging points clearly defined site) in suitably safe, weather-tight and secure cabinet.
Where a privately owned static caravan has a purpose made enclosure fitted
in the caravan the service may be terminated in this enclosure.
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10 Supply Characteristics
10.1 Frequency
The nominal frequency us 50 Hz +/-1 % as detailed in ESQCR.
10.2 Voltage
The nominal voltage for single phase is 230 volts, split phase is 460 volts and for three phase is
400 volts. These are subject to a +10 % to -6 % variation as detailed in ESQCR.
Voltage Drop
The voltage drop on a distributor shall not exceed 5 %. The voltage drop on an intake cable or
service, connected to a distributor, shall not exceed 2 %. Note that an LV busbar operating voltage
of 240 V will accommodate a 7 % maximum voltage drop without exceeding the ESQCR voltage
limits.
The volt drop on services directly connected to secondary substations shall not exceed the ESQCR
voltage limit, i.e. 216.2 V (240V - 9.9%).
Under abnormal running arrangement (backfeed arrangement) maximum voltage drop shall not
exceed -10 % of the nominal voltage, i.e. 207 V, at the most remote property on the backfed
network for less than 5 working days.
Voltage Rise
The step voltage rise from LV connected generation on a distributor shall not exceed the limits as
detailed in ENA EREC P28 and shall not cause the value of voltage anywhere along the length up to
the secondary substation to rise above 253 V. Note that in scenario where the LV busbar is operated
at voltage of 250 V, the maximum allowable voltage rise shall not exceed 1.2 %.
10.3 Earthing
PME earthing will be given as standard in all except where it is unsafe to give PME terminal as
detailed in ENA EREC G12 and SSEN ‘G81’ documents. For examples:
• Inter-linked metal framed building (SNE)
• Risers and lateral services in multi-occupancy buildings (SNE)
• Supplies from a 4 core wavecon cable directly fed from a substation (SNE)
• Bunched wavecon services (SNE)
• Temporary building supplies (TT)
10.4 Short Circuit Current
The following Prospective Short Circuit Current (PSCC) values are applicable to the POS on the SSEN
network:
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Table 10.1 – PSCC at POS
Network Arrangement Intake or Service size and type PSCC (kA)

25 A single phase 16 (reference to ENA EREC
P25)
100 A single or split phase 16 (reference to ENA EREC
P25)
Intake Cable or Service connected
to a distributor 100 A three phase 18
200 A three phase 18
Intake Cable or Service connected
directly to a secondary substation
10.5 Earth Fault Loop Impedance (EFLI)

The following design values of EFLI are applicable to the SSEN network at the POS. When connecting
new networks to legacy networks the target value of EFLI shall be that shown in Table 10.2 – EFLI for
legacy networks. There may be occasions where a new 4 core cable is connected to an existing 4
core, lead sheathed cable where the legacy value only can be obtained.
The values of EFLI have been calculated for both operation of the supply intake cut-out fuse with an
operating time of 5 s for a fault just after the cut-out and a 400A substation feeder fuse operating in
100 s for a fault just before the cut-out. The lower of these two values is shown in the table.
Table 10.2 – EFLI for legacy networks
Maximum Cut-out Fuse Size Type of Earthing Maximum Value of EFLI

(Ω)
Up to and including 25 A Lead cable sheath or continuous earthwire 0.8
PME installations 0.35
Above 25 A and including 100 A Lead cable sheath, continuous earthwire or
0.8
hybrid SNE/CNE network
200 A 0.2
315 A 0.2
PME, SNE or Hybrid PME/SNE
400 A 0.15
500 A 0.15
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Table 10.3 – EFLI for new networks
Maximum Cut-out Fuse Size Type of Earthing Maximum Value of EFLI

(Ω)
Up to and including 25 A PME See TG-NET-CAB-014
New PME 0.25 note (2)
Above 25 A and including 100 A New SNE or PME hybrid using 3, 4 core
0.25 note (2)
wavecon to the secondary substation note (1)
200 A 0.25 note (2)
315 A 0.16 note (1)
New PME, SNE or Hybrid PME/SNE
400 A 0.13 note (1)
500 A 0.10 note (1)
Notes: (1) This value allows the cut-out fuse to operate in 5 s

(2) This value allows a 400 A substation feeder fuse to operate in 100 s
10.6 Power Quality

Design and Planning Guidance shall be obtained from the documents below:
• Fluctuations shall conform to ENA EREC P28. Also refer to
• Unbalance shall conform to ENA EREC P29.
• Harmonic distortion shall conform to ENA EREC G5. Also refer to
• TG-PS-105 Planning and Design Guide: Flicker & Harmonics.
10.7 Phasing and Vectors of Transformers
SSEN standard phase rotation is anticlockwise. However, there are a number of legacy systems
where the phasing has been reconfigured by manipulation of the HV, LV or both transformer
connections. In some cases, phasing may have been changed in the LV cabinet or pillar. Connections
Providers should ensure that they are aware of the phasing requirements for the network to which
they intend to connect.
10.8 Point of Supply
Up to and including 500 A – The point of supply shall always be the outgoing terminals of the SSEN
cut-out
Above 500 A – The point of supply shall always be either:
• The out-going side of the MCCB or ACB in an SSEN LV cabinet where the customer owns the
LV cables.
• The cable connector onto the customer’s switchboard where SSEN own the LV cables
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11 Establishing the Point of Connection

11.1 It is necessary to establish what is required to determine a POC.
TG-NET-ENG-005, SSEN Standard Design Matrix for POC Assessment needs to be checked. This
matrix gives the requirements for calculations and output depending on the load required and if
single or multi-customers are involved.
The POC matrix is generic only and cannot be used for design purposes in all situations.
Loading Assessment
11.2 SSEN’s preferred method for design is using the EATL ‘WinDEBUT’ design package. This package will
calculate volt drop, EFLI, Voltage Quality and cable capacity at each node on the network and
highlight any issues.
11.3 However, calculations can be made using manual calculation methods, subject to approval by SSEN
(see Appendix B for SSEN approved ADMD method), although design verification by SSEN (for
auditing purposes) will be carried out using WinDEBUT. Any differences between the manual
calculations and the windebut verification will be assessed by SSEN who will determine which
method is valid. See TG-NET-NPL-013 Technical Guidance for designing Low Voltage Networks using
EA Technology’s WinDEBUT Software for more information.
11.4 In TG-NET-ENG-005 we permit a simple methodology to be adopted where there are no more than 3
houses per phase are to be connected. This approach is detailed in Appendix C.
Existing Networks
11.5 In addition to designing the network being connected an assessment of the existing network may be
required to ensure that loads can be accommodated, and that volt drop is not compromised on the
existing network.
11.6 Where a transformer is to be upgraded or a new substation is required to permit connection of LV
load, then the POC will be required to be assessed in accordance with TG-NET-NPL-010.
11.7 TG-PS-928 SEPD Primary Substation, HV Feeder and Distribution Transformer Rating, Load and Fault
Level Data for POC Assessment or TG-PS-931 SHEPD Primary Substation, HV Feeder and Distribution
Transformer Rating, Load and Fault Level Data for POC Assessment shall be used to determine the
spare capacity of the transformer. These are available on the website for ICPs and IDNOs under the
Load Ratings tabs. Where information is not available or transformer is to be upgraded or de-rated,
refer to TG-NET-ENG-005 for a basic transformer assessment.
11.8 If the loads on each individual feeder from a substation are not known then a design assessment of
the existing network must be undertaken to ensure the new load does not compromise cable
loading or volt drop.
11.9 Where there is more than one feeder connected to a pole mounted transformer then the load must
be assumed to be evenly split across each feeder.
11.10 SSEN’s GIS records can be used to aid this in giving the numbers of properties likely to be connected
to the cable being assessed. A ‘drive-through’ using google street view should also be undertaken to
allow identification of shops, offices, small factories and the like which could also be supplied from
the cable.
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11.11 The demand shall be assessed on 0 %, 15 %, 45 % or 100 % of the total domestic properties having
electric heating:
• based on local knowledge and method describe in Section 11.10, or
• using nongasmap.org.uk website with the assumption in Table 11.1 below
Table 11.1 – Assumption for Percentage of Properties with Electric Heating
% of electric heated properties on website % of electric heated properties for load assessment
<5% 0%
≥ 5 % and < 25 % 15 %
≥ 25 % and < 60 % 45 %
≥ 60 % 100 %
11.12 For existing network reassessment, it must be assumed that the load is spread evenly over the
phases, unless better information is available.
11.13 The existing network can be modelled using EATL’s “WinDEBUT” software modelling package
(SSEN’s preferred solution):
• For domestic properties :
Table 11.2 – Domestic Demand
Electric Heating (%) Mean Max Demand (kW) Consumer Type

(Refer to 11.11) Day Night
0 2.25 0.5 URMC
15 3.7 0 URMC
45 6.6 0 URHC
100 12.0 0 URHC
Note 1: for split-phase and 3-phase domestic properties, the Day kW shall be multiplied by number of
phases and rounded up, using URHC in all cases.
Note 2: If Heat Pump details are known, the demand should be modelled as per Proposed
Development section below; if unknown the demand should be modelled as 100 % Electric Heating.
• For EV charging points1, the kW rating of the EV charging points should be added, in addition
to the domestic load, using EVDOM consumer type, with q:
1
Care should be taken when considering the connection of Low Carbon Technologies (LCT) such as electric vehicles (EVs), as studies such as My Electric
Avenue have shown that the use of slow chargers (3.5 kW) can more than double the peak demand of domestic premises. Charging events will often last
for several hours at the sustained rate of the charge point, affecting ADMD calculations.
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Table 11.3 – EV Charging Point Demand
Mean Max Demand (kW) Consumer Type

Day Night
EV kW 0 EVDOM
• Table 11.5 can be used to estimate the commercial and industrial demands that are less than
69 kW. It will be necessary to estimate the area of the premises from Electric Office/GIS.
• For commercial and industrial demand greater than 69 kW, contact SSEN for the capacity.
Proposed Development
11.14 The maximum demand and volt drop for new houses connected to a feeder can be modelled using
EATL’s “WinDEBUT” software modelling package (SSEN’s preferred solution).
Table 11.4 – WinDEBUT Mean Maximum Demand for Houses
Type Mean Max Demand (kW) Consumer Type

Day Night
Domestic Non-electric Heating
2.25 0.5 URMC
(single phase)
4.5 0 URHC
(2-phase)
6.75 0 URHC
(3-phase)
Domestic Electric Heating (single
12 0 URHC
phase)
Domestic Electric Heating (2-
24 0 URHC
phase)
Domestic Electric Heating (3-
36 0 URHC
phase)
Additional Load:
Heat Pumps
(in addition to Domestic Non- HP Load requested 0 HP
electric Heating load)
EV Charging Points As per Table 11.3 0 EVDOM
11.15 When no sufficient load data is provided or for situations not covered in Table 11.4, the site
maximum demand should be established in conjunction with the customer’s electrical consultant or
contractor.
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11.16 When connecting HPs and/or EV charging points as an additional load ENA’s standard approach
including the application and notification processes, as detailed on the ENA’s website, shall be
followed.
The new required maximum capacity for the whole customer installation at the property should be
determined by the installers. For EV charging points, supply adequacy (maximum demand)
assessment should be carried out by the installers following the IET’s Code of Practice for Electric
Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation (IET COP).
Point Load
11.17 When carrying out an LV network assessment in WinDEBUT to accommodate a proposed single
domestic customer with non-electric heating a 10 kW Point Load (URHC) shall be used as the
Customer Type.
11.18 When assessing for proposed multiple domestic customers with non-electric heating and no EV
charging points, loads will be modelled based on “Domestic Non-electric Heating” load (2.25 kW Day
– 0.5 kW night) with the furthest domestic metered customer’s load being replaced by the 10 kW
Point Load.
11.19 This 10 kW Point Load shall not be used for any other customer types.
11.20 If the inclusion of the Point Load results in a failed study on either volt drop, thermal or fault current,
a revised design will be required. Removal or amendments to the Point Load is not permitted to
achieve a successful study.
Industrial and Commercial Loads
11.21 Industrial and commercial loads (the maximum demand and type of load) need to be established in
conjunction with the customer’s electrical consultant or contractor.
11.22 Table 11.5 gives typical values of maximum demand for industrial and commercial loads less than
69 kW or for budget estimate / feasibility studies where accurate load figures cannot be given:
Table 11.5 – Typical Maximum Demand for Industrial and Commercial Loads less than 69 kW
Type of Building Maximum Demand WinDEBUT Consumer Type

Warehouse 48 W/m² INDLLF
Warehouse 24 hr 48 W/m² INDHLF
Office 56 W/m² OFFICE
Office 24 hr 56 W/m² INDHLF
Shop 56 W/m² HSHOP
Supermarket 80 W/m² HSHOP
Super market 24 hr 80 W/m² INDHLF
Manufacturing 96 W/m² INDMLF
Manufacturing 24 hr 96 W/m² INDHLF
Pub 60 W/m² PUBH
Restaurant 120 W/m² URC
Hotel 40 W/m² HOTEL
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Type of Building Maximum Demand WinDEBUT Consumer Type

Fast Food Outlets 250 W/m² URC
School 50 W/m² SSCHOL
Church 48 W/m² CHURCH
2
Farm (Building) 96 W/m FARM
EV MD as provided EVCOM
Phone Mast MD as provided CONST
Battery Storage MD as provided CONST
note (1)
Other / mixed use MD as provided CONST
Notes: (1) If unsure of where profile fits or it is a supply where only Maximum Demand (MD) is
known, use ‘Other / Mixed Use’ profile.
11.23 For IDNO applications, regardless of consumer types, demand should be modelled as consumer type
CONST.
11.24 For loads above 69 kW, assessment will be based on the maximum demand provided by the
customer modelled as consumer type CONST with no q, unless the detail of the load profile is
obtained from the customer. In which case, we will match this with the most suitable Load Profile /
consumer type.
11.25 Where the peak load is likely to occur in summer, e.g. for air conditioning or refrigeration load,
Connections Providers must use the summer continuous rating for the service cable.
Generators
11.26 There are several technologies that can export to the network. These include photovoltaic (PV),
wind, hydro, combined heat & power (CHP), electricity storage and other types of generation.
Several connections may also have a combination of these.
11.27 Network loading assessment is required for
• generators that are greater than 3.68 kW per phase from a single connection
• generator(s) that will have several connection points and export points to the network
11.28 Studies for generation will be incorporated on the same model as the demand studies using
minimum load conditions. A load factor of 0.11 (built into SSEN WinDEBUT data files) will be used to
reduce the winter maximum demand to minimum conditions.
11.29 Table 11.6 shows the generation profiles to be used in WinDEBUT assessments.
Table 11.6 – Generation Profiles in WinDEBUT
Type of Generation WinDEBUT Consumer Type

PV PV Note (1)
Wind Wind (Constant)
Hydro Hydro (Constant)
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Type of Generation WinDEBUT Consumer Type

CHP CHP (Constant)
Electricity Storage (export) Any Constant Profile
Notes: (1) Care should be taken to ensure the correct profile is used. When the customer has
installed a smaller inverter and oversized the PV panels by 150 %, the generation
curve will be more like a square wave and must not be modelled using the PV
profile. In these cases PV will be modelled based on the inverter size using one of
the three constant profiles.
11.30 When modelling a generation system that involves an inverter, the inverter size must be studied.
The capacity being studied should be the smaller of the inverter size and generation capacity.
11.31 If a G100 export limitation scheme (ELS) is installed to restrict the export, assessment will be carried
out in accordance to ENA EREC G100 Technical Requirements for Customer Export Limiting Schemes.
11.32 Network assessment is not required if a G100 compliant ELS is installed to limit the export of
Integrated Micro Generation and Storage (an EREC G98 electricity storage devices connected
alongside an EREC G98 generator) to within the EREC G98 range of 16 A/phase.
11.33 Proposed development (multiple / single installation) where the aggregate export is above 50 kW
will require further network assessment.
Distributor Cable Loadings Assessment
11.34 Connections Providers must:
• Check if the load is constant or cyclic for underground circuits
• Check if maximum demand will occur in summer or winter
• Use derating factors applicable where cables are installed in ducts
11.35 The winter cyclic rating is used for distributor cables where the maximum demand occurs during the
winter. This will normally be used for domestic loads or where the load is predominantly domestic
where the load will be reduced in the summer.
11.36 Where there is the likelihood that the summer demand will be significant, (e.g. where there is air-
conditioning load) then the summer ratings will be used. This should be used for industrial or shops
areas where the load will be the same in summer and winter.
Use of continuous / cyclic ratings and derating factors are detailed in TG-NET-CAB-009.
11.37 Either 185 mm2 or 300 mm2 Wavecon cable will be used as detailed in TG-NET-CAB-009. They will be
deployed as detailed in this document. Where the cable is to be used as a service, a cyclic rating will
not be used, and the summer continuous rating will be applied.
11.38 Where it is unclear as to the feeding arrangements SSEN must be contacted.
11.39 SSEN WinDEBUT default cable ratings, unless stated, are summer continuous rating.
Voltage Assessment – Voltage Drop
11.40 Volt drop calculations must be done to the end of the feeder or normally open link box.
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11.41 Approved Voltage Drop Calculation Method

The total LV mains cable voltage drop shall be calculated using the same model as describe in the
“Load Assessment” section above.
A copy of the voltage drop calculation, with a feeder and node diagram cross-referenced to the
proposed layout shall be presented as part of the design approval.
Additional Assessments – Fault Level, EREC P28, EREC P29, EREC G5
11.42 Disturbing equipment associated with proposed developments can be included in proposed designs.
Example of disturbing load:
• Electric motors (small motors, lifts, water or sewerage pumps etc)
• Furnaces
• Heat pumps
• Electric vehicles charging points
• Wind turbine generators
• Photovoltaic (PV) installations
• Energy Storage
• Household equipment (high power household cooking appliances, electrically heated
instantaneous shower units)
• Welding equipment
• Other commercial equipment (silos refrigeration, industrial processing, manufacturing
machinery, any large single load etc)
11.43 Connection Providers should ensure that designs meet the requirements of:
• ENA EREC P28, Voltage Fluctuations and the Connection of Disturbing Equipment to
Transmission Systems and Distribution Networks in the United Kingdom. Also refer to TG-PS-
105. Connections Providers must be able to demonstrate the starting current, estimated
frequency of starting and calculated voltage change at the POCC.
• ENA EREC P29, Planning Limits for Voltage Unbalance in the United Kingdom.
• ENA EREC G5, Planning Levels for Harmonic Voltage Distortion and the Connection of Non-
Linear Equipment to Transmission Systems and Distribution Networks in the United Kingdom.
11.44 Additional network assessment will be required if the disturbing equipment is classified as Abnormal
Load. See TG-NET-ENG-005 SSEN Standard Design Matrix for POC Assessment, for definition of
Abnormal Load.
Earthing Requirements
11.45 SNE earthing is provided to many existing customers.
11.46 PME earthing is also provided to customers where the cable has been converted to Protective
Multiple Earthing (PME) or is of CNE construction. See Energy Networks Association Engineering
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Recommendation G12, Requirements for the Application of Protective Multiple Earthing to Low
Voltage Networks for premises which cannot be given a PME electrode.
11.47 New low voltage distribution systems associated with new single-occupied domestic premises shall
be designed for protective multiple earthing (PME). A PME earth terminal shall be made available at
the service termination where appropriate. In line with the requirements of the Electricity Safety,
Quality and Continuity Regulations, customers will be offered a PME earth terminal unless it is
unsafe to do so. Unsafe areas are covered in the ENA EREC G12.
11.48 Where the network is hybrid SNE/CNE an SNE earth terminal can be offered instead of a PME.
11.49 SNE earthing shall be provided where the cable is a 4 core wavecon connected directly to a
substation (this also applies to street furniture). In some circumstances, such as with multiple
occupancy or steel-framed buildings an SNE earth terminal only can be supplied.
11.50 In addition, at all distributor pot-ends (stop-ends), the neutral/earth (CNE cable) or neutral (SNE
cable) shall be connected to an earth electrode.
11.51 Details of SSEN’s earthing requirements can be obtained in the individual design documents or TG-
NET-SST-004 Specification for Bonding and Earthing during the Installation of New Connections or
other assets specific documents on SSEN’s website.
11.52 Further guidance is available in ENA EREC G12.
Protection
11.53 High Rupturing Capacity (HRC) fuses will be installed at the substation to protect the low voltage
mains cables. Connections Providers should ensure that:
▪ Fuse sizes are selected in accordance with TG-NET-SST-005,
▪ Sufficient phase to neutral short circuit current is available at all points on the proposed
network design to ensure fuse operation within 100 seconds.
11.54 Protection settings LV air break circuit breakers or moulded case circuit breakers will be provided by
the SSEN regional protection engineer.
12 Test and Records

12.1 The routes of cables are required by the ESQCR to be recorded accurately. To ensure this happens
these records shall be produced to conform to PR-PS-049. This is colloquially called ‘The Green Label
Process’.
12.2 Supplies of Green Labels can be obtained by contacting the Connections Team. These Green Labels
can be photocopied if required but must be reproduced in colour.
12.3 The requirements for tests and records for secondary distribution substations is contained in TG-
NET-SST-011.
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13 Network Asset Register

13.1 Information is to be provided to permit the establishment of substation sites on the SSEN Network
Asset Register (may be referred to as Maximo). Refer to TG-NET-SST-011. Records must be given to
the SSEN Connections Team Manager as failure to do so may result in networks not being adopted.
13.2 Where there are queries regarding completing the forms Connections Providers should contact the
SSEN Connections Team Manager.
14 Applicable Standards
14.1 Connections Providers must obtain copies of non SSEN Standards, such as BS or ENA documents,
from the issuing organisations at their own expense. These documents may be subject to copyright.
14.2 Documents for use by Connections Providers are classified as Public and are available on the SSEN
website; http://www.ssen.co.uk/Library/ConnectionsUsefulDocuments/
14.3 Documents not displayed on the internet are not publicly available as they are deemed not to be
needed by Connections Providers. Where Connections Providers require copies of these SSEN
documents they can be requested from the SSEN Power Systems Document Administrator,
Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth PH1 3AQ.
14.4 There will be a cost of £150 for each copy of each document (irrespective of size). This cost is due to
the administration required to ensure that updates to the documents (which are controlled) are sent
out to Connections Providers.
14.5 Details are given of the Scottish Hydro-Electric Power Distribution Ltd (SHEPD Ltd) and Southern
Electric Power Distribution plc (SEPD plc) requirements for the design of low voltage underground
cable electricity networks including their new associated HV / LV distribution substations and cables.
15 Revision History
No Overview of Amendment and Text affected Previous Revision Authorisation
Document
01 Document created in new template and TG-PS-886 1.00 Matthew Thomas
nomenclature (Rev1.02) John Smart
• New SSEN format and document reference
• SSEPD changed to SSEN; Third Party changed
to Connections Provider.
• Included definitions for legacy network.
• ADMD
• Loading over transformer nameplate ratings
• 2s short circuit ratings
• Guidance for new teed substations
•
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02 Sections on secondary substation has been moved to TG-NET-NPL- 2.00 John Smart
TG-NET-NPL-010. Other main changes include: 001(Rev1.00)
• Maximum services length
• Maximum volt drop under abnormal running
arrangement
• New table for typical MD for LVSSA/B loads
(this is mainly for generating second comer
charges for this type of customers)
• General guidance on heat pump and electric
vehicle charging point applications
03 • Further guidance on existing network load TG-NET-NPL- 2.01 John Smart
assessment 001(Rev2.00)
• Updates on voltage assessment model
• Updated guidance on treatment of HP and
EV charging points
04 • Document number changed to PR-NET-NPL- TG-NET-NPL- 1.00 Peter Williams
001 to make this the “Parent” document to 001(Rev2.01)
the other TGs etc.
• Moved ADMD calculation method to
Appendix
• Updated WinDEBUT calculation method,
including EV charging points and generators
• Included a new sub-section on Abnormal
Load
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Appendix A Network Layout
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Appendix B ADMD Approach

1 Connections Providers will use either the annual unit usage or the A.D.M.D. for different sizes of
houses in determining loading or voltage drop on the proposed network.
2 Demand Estimation – ADMD Approach
The methodology for calculating the demand set-out here applies to the typical situation where
there is no existing LV system. Further guidance should be sought where this is not the case. The site
maximum demand shall be calculated using the formula:
Site Maximum Demand = (ADMDw x N) + 18 kW
Where:-
ADMDw is the weighted average After Diversity Maximum Demand (ADMD) per house.
N is the ultimate number of houses.
For example, the ADMDw figure shall represent the weighted average ADMDw for the number and
type of house based on Table B.1. Hence, if it is planned to connect 20 houses with say an ADMD of
2.7 kW and 60 with an ADMD of 2.3 kW, the weighted average ADMDw used would be 2.4 kW.
The demand on each LV cable shall be calculated taking account of the appropriate weighted
average ADMD. Street lighting loads may be ignored.
3 Minimum ADMD
Table B.1 and Graph B.1 below may be used by Connections Providers to determine A.D.M.D.s and
ensure suitable network designs.
The specific ADMD figures to be used will vary depending on the type of heating scheme installed.
For example, electrically heated dwellings should use the total installed heating load (including
water heating) as the basis of determining an appropriate ADMD. It is the responsibility of the
Connections Provider to correctly assess the ADMD of the individual houses and overall site if the
ADMD is believed to be greater than the minimum stated below. These figures and calculations
must be declared to SSEN.
For houses with off-peak electric heating the minimum After Diversity Maximum Demand
(A.D.M.D.) can be obtained from Graph B.1.
For houses with non-electric heating the minimum Daytime A.D.M.D. and Night time A.D.M.D. can
be obtained from Table B.1.
Table B.1 – Minimum ADMD for Houses with Non-Electric Heating
Non-Electric Minimum A.D.M.D. kVA

Day Night
1-Bed 1.2 0.5
2-Bed 1.8 0.5
3-Bed 2.0 0.5
4-Bed + 2.25 0.5
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4 Electric Vehicle Charging Point

The total EV demand shall be calculated using the equations below:
0.64
𝐷𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦𝐸𝑉 = (0.36 + )
√𝑛𝐸𝑉
𝐷𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑𝐸𝑉 = 𝑛𝐸𝑉 × 𝐶𝑎𝑝𝐸𝑉 × 𝐷𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦𝐸𝑉

Where:-
DiversityEV is the EV diversity factor.
nEV is the number of EV charging points connecting to the asset.
DemandEV is the total EV demand connecting to the asset.
CapEV is the capacity of an EV charging point, e.g. 7 kW.
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Restricted A.D.M.D.
18kVA
16kVA
14kVA
12kVA
Restricted A.D.M.D.
10kVA
8kVA
Unrestricted Heating Load (Unrestricted

ADMD)
6kVA
12kVA (6.1kVA)
10kVA (5.5kVA)
8kVA (4.9kVA)
4kVA
6kVA (4.3kVA)
4kVA (3.7kVA)
2kVA (3.1kVA)
2kVA
0kVA
2kVA 4kVA 6kVA 8kVA 10kVA 12kVA 14kVA
Restricted Heating Load
Graph B.1
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✓
Appendix C Design of Small Estate Involving No More than 3

Domestic Properties per Phase
1 Where a new cable is to be connected to an existing SSEN cable it may be possible to design using a
simplistic method. Where required by TG-NET-ENG-005, The Standard Design Matrix, a transformer
assessment may be required.
2 The example below shows a new cable being joined onto an existing 95 mm2 wavecon cable. The
new cable is proposed to be 185mm2 wavecon and is required to be 45 m long.
3 The sizes and lengths of existing cables will be obtained from the SSEN GIS system and will apply
only to the distributor to which the cable is to be joined. Where there are link boxes on the network
then the distributor must to taken to finish at the first normally open link box. Where there no link
boxes then it is the longest run of the radial distributor. For this comparison method the length of a
distributor must not exceed 200 m irrespective of link box status or length of radial.
4 The parameters of the cables are taken from TG-NET-CAB-010 and are shown below;
Table C.1 – Cable Parameters
Cable size R phase R neutral X phase to neutral Z
/km /km /km /km
95mm2 Wavecon 0.379 0.367 0.028 0.748
185mm2 Wavecon 0.195 0.195 0.026 0.393
Where Z = √((Rp + Rn)2 +(2X)2)
The longest length of cable is the 185 wavecon distributor running from the substation A, to the
normally open link box at D, a total length of 200 m.
The impedance of distributor A- D is then
200 x 0.393 / 1000 = 0.0787 Ω
Similarly, the impedance A-B-E, to the POC, is
40 x 0.393 / 1000 + 60 x 0.748 / 1000 = 0.0606 Ω
The impedance budget for the new 185 wavecon, E-F, is therefore
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0.0787 – 0.0606 = 0.0181 Ω
This can then be converted to a distance by dividing by Z (185), such
0.018 x 1000 / 0.393 = 46 m
Hence a 45 m, 185 wavecon, would be adequate.
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Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth PH1 3AQ ssen.co.uk

4 Definitions and Abbreviations ....................................................................................................... 4

6 Description of Low Voltage Underground Distribution Networks ................................................ 7

7 Network Design Principles – General ............................................................................................ 8

8 LV Planning Standards ................................................................................................................... 9

9 Design Considerations ................................................................................................................. 12

10 Supply Characteristics .................................................................................................................. 17

11 Establishing the Point of Connection ........................................................................................... 20

12 Test and Records .......................................................................................................................... 27

13 Network Asset Register................................................................................................................ 28

14 Applicable Standards ................................................................................................................... 28

15 Revision History ........................................................................................................................... 28

Appendix A Network Layout ............................................................................................................. 30

Appendix B ADMD Approach............................................................................................................ 32

Table 3.1 - Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Documents

Table 3.2 –External Documents

4 Definitions and Abbreviations

6 Description of Low Voltage Underground Distribution Networks

7 Network Design Principles – General

• when requested by customer to avoid service crossings on developments with permeable

Table 8.1 – Maximum Services Length

Type Maximum Services Length (m)

Table 9.1 High Risk Pedestrian Footfall

High Risk Locations

Table 9.2 – Typical Service Arrangements

Property Type Typical Service Arrangement

The service termination position shall be situated in the premises being

The requirement of earthing is detailed in TG-NET-CAB-015. However, for

The installation requirements are detailed in TG-NET-CAB-003 for loads

Metering shall comply with Code of Practice 5: The Metering of Energy

Ownership boundaries shall comply with TG-NET-SST-012 Technical Guidance

Temporary installations Supplies should be to the customer’s permanent intake chamber.

Table 10.1 – PSCC at POS

Network Arrangement Intake or Service size and type PSCC (kA)

10.5 Earth Fault Loop Impedance (EFLI)

Table 10.2 – EFLI for legacy networks

Maximum Cut-out Fuse Size Type of Earthing Maximum Value of EFLI

Table 10.3 – EFLI for new networks

Maximum Cut-out Fuse Size Type of Earthing Maximum Value of EFLI

Notes: (1) This value allows the cut-out fuse to operate in 5 s

10.6 Power Quality

11 Establishing the Point of Connection

Table 11.1 – Assumption for Percentage of Properties with Electric Heating

Table 11.2 – Domestic Demand

Electric Heating (%) Mean Max Demand (kW) Consumer Type

Table 11.3 – EV Charging Point Demand

Mean Max Demand (kW) Consumer Type

Table 11.4 – WinDEBUT Mean Maximum Demand for Houses

Type Mean Max Demand (kW) Consumer Type

Type of Building Maximum Demand WinDEBUT Consumer Type

Type of Building Maximum Demand WinDEBUT Consumer Type

Table 11.6 – Generation Profiles in WinDEBUT

Type of Generation WinDEBUT Consumer Type

Type of Generation WinDEBUT Consumer Type

11.41 Approved Voltage Drop Calculation Method

12 Test and Records

13 Network Asset Register

Appendix A Network Layout

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