Does energy storage equipment need to be registered with the grid

Is it necessary to register my energy device?

If you are planning to install an energy device in your home or small business, you are required to register your energy device with your Distribution Network Operator (DNO). This is to ensure that the device is compatible with the existing electrical infrastructure and to maintain safety and reliability.

Should energy storage systems be regulated?

Energy storage systems play a major role in this regard. Available options for revised regulation —Ideally, connecting to the grid should imply a commitment to pay for all of the network costs caused. Let us consider, just as an example, a typical scheme for a private regasification facility.

Can energy storage services be integrated at different levels of electrical systems?

According to Medina et al. (2014), energy storage services can be integrated at different levels of electrical systems, in particular at generation, transmission, distribution, and customer level. However, the authors detected some limiting factors.

What is behind-the-meter energy storage?

Behind-the-meter energy storage systems enable consumers to draw energy from the grid and store it for later on-site use or to enable better use of any onsite generation, such as rooftop solar. These systems can alter a consumer’s demand profile.

Who is responsible for registering my energy device?

You are required to register your energy device with your Distribution Network Operator (DNO), the company that is responsible for bringing electricity to the property where you are installing the device.

How long does it take to register an energy device?

If MCS certified, the installation contractor must register the energy device with MCS's Microgeneration Installation Database (MID) within 10 days of installation.