Electricity Act 1989: Primary legislation governing electricity generation, transmission, and supply. Covers licensing requirements, grid connection regulations, and fundamental power generation and supply provisions.
Energy Act 2013: Key legislation introducing Electricity Market Reform, including Capacity Market rules and Contracts for Difference framework for energy projects.
Electricity Storage Facilities (Exemption) Order 2019: Specific regulation addressing electricity storage facilities, providing certain exemptions and defining operational parameters for storage assets.
Grid Code: Technical code specifying the operational requirements for power generators and storage facilities connected to the transmission system.
Distribution Code: Technical requirements for connection and use of the electricity distribution network by storage facilities.
Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC): Rules governing electricity balancing and settlement arrangements, crucial for storage facilities participating in the electricity market.
Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC): Framework of commercial arrangements between National Grid and users of the transmission system, including connection terms and charging methodologies.
Climate Change Act 2008: Establishes the framework for the UK's climate change commitments and carbon reduction targets, affecting energy storage deployment.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental safeguards and requirements that may apply to energy storage installations.
Ofgem Regulations: Regulatory requirements and guidance from the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, including specific provisions for storage facilities.
National Grid ESO Requirements: Technical and operational requirements set by the Electricity System Operator for grid-connected storage facilities.
Capacity Market Rules: Specific rules governing participation in the Capacity Market, including requirements for energy storage providers.
Competition Law: General competition law principles affecting market participation and commercial arrangements in the energy sector.
Health and Safety Regulations: Safety requirements and standards applicable to energy storage facilities, including battery storage safety protocols.
Planning Permission Requirements: Local and national planning regulations affecting the construction and operation of energy storage facilities.
