This code regulates distributing and connecting electricity to customers. It also covers embedded generating units (such as solar panels) and transferring electricity between distribution systems.
Electricity Distribution Code
Overview
This code regulates the following processes:
- distribution of electricity by a distributor to its customers
- connecting a customer to an electricity distribution system (such as a network grid)
- connecting embedded generating units (such as solar panels) to an electricity distribution system
- transferring electricity between distribution systems.
The code primarily applies to distributors, retailers, and electricity generators and customers.
Current version of the Electricity Distribution Code
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We are looking at technical standards in the code, such as voltage standards, harmonics, negative sequence and power factor.
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