PQrisk || system studies, Grid Code compliance assessment, harmonic and power quality monitoring solutions and data analysis, grid connection consultancy, expert witness and utility dispute representation services
peter@pqrisk.com
0044 7443 433327

Grid Connection Compliance

Acquire an experienced reviewer to interpret and advise on your grid connection on an ad-hoc, day-rate basis.

Connection Offer

Power quality requirements sometimes become problematic about 24 months prior to energisation. These issues are usually seeded in the contract between the utility and the project. I can help to interpret and review the utility's bilateral connection agreement or other contractual requirements for the power quality aspects of grid connection.

  • Guidance on what to expect from the process and when
  • Analysis of practical implications of the technical clauses
  • Negotiation of key points with utility


Building Relationships with the Utility

Utilities and project teams have the same goal—connecting customers, but sometimes the utility can seem opaque, and a project team's time pressures are not always understood. Building bridges between technical resources on both sides and establishing regular, constructive discussion with the utility can help avoid any issues.

  • Representation in discussions with utility commercial
  • Technical bridge between project and utility engineers
  • Pragmatic and effective collaboration


Harmonic Strategy for Offshore Transmission Owners (OFTOs)

Since the introduction of offshore competition, offshore transmission owners have found their feet in all technical disciplines of network design. Decisions relating to power quality—particularly harmonics—made at the beginning of the project can have a major impact further on. A cohesive strategy that anticipates the risks and plans effectively is essential and must reflect the contractual position between the offshore and onshore transmission owners.

  • Interpretation of Grid Code and STC requirements in connection agreements
  • Translation of applicable standards: (UK) ER G5/4, ER G5/5, ER P28
  • Cost-effective risk management strategies


Harmonic Strategy for Onshore Transmission Owners (ONTOs)

Competition is coming onshore, and with ER G5/5 coming into play, the power quality arena is changing. In these early stages of onshore competition, it is crucial that risk and cost components associated with power quality are anticipated and assigned fairly. Voltage quality poses many technical challenges and risks that require the new ONTO to position itself strategically in order to deliver a cost-effective Grid Code compliant solution.

  • Representation in industry-level discussion and consultation
  • Strategic input to project conceptual and technical planning
  • Utility liaison for effective collaboration



Contact me