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Workshop on the Network Code on High Voltage Direct Current Connections and DC-connected Power Park Modules 19 May 2014 David Freed (Ofgem) Network Code Development Process TITRE

N ETWORK C ODE ON H IGH V OLTAGE D IRECT C URRENT C ONNECTIONS AND DC- CONNECTED P OWER P ARK M ODULES FG/NC Process General timeline as set out in Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 COMITOLOGY 6 Months 12 Months 3 Months Agency prepares ENTSO prepares Agency network codes reviews Framework Guidelines network EC requests codes ENTSO ENTSO to submits submit Agency submits network network network code code to code EC defines to EC when Agency priorities for satisfied NC EC requests network meets FG, Agency to codes recommending submit adoption via framework Comitology guidelines 2 Ljubljana 19/05/2014

N ETWORK C ODE ON H IGH V OLTAGE D IRECT C URRENT C ONNECTIONS AND DC- CONNECTED P OWER P ARK M ODULES NC HVDC Timeline 20/07/2011 Framework Guidelines on Electricity Grid Connection adopted and published by ACER 30/04/2014 Network Code submitted by ENTSO-E with supporting documentation Time 30/04/14 to 17/07/14 ACER preparing draft opinion Today • 19/05/14 ACER Stakeholder workshop By 30/07/14 ACER opinion finalised on whether the Network Code is in line with the FG and 3 rd Energy Package Ljubljana 19/05/2014 3

N ETWORK C ODE ON H IGH V OLTAGE D IRECT C URRENT C ONNECTIONS AND DC- CONNECTED P OWER P ARK M ODULES ACER Role and Process The European Network Codes aim to contribute to the objectives of the 3 rd Energy Package, in particular, non-discrimination, effective competition and the efficient functioning of the market. ACER’s role as set out in Regulation (EC) No 714/2009, Art 6(7)-(9): • Provide a reasoned opinion to ENTSO-E on the compliance of the Network Code with the Framework Guidelines. • When the Agency is satisfied that the Network Code is in line with the Framework Guidelines, the Agency shall submit it to the Commission and may recommend that it be adopted. Process: • ACER collects comments from EU NRAs assessing the implications of the Network Code at a national level. Ljubljana 19/05/2014 4

N ETWORK C ODE ON H IGH V OLTAGE D IRECT C URRENT C ONNECTIONS AND DC- CONNECTED P OWER P ARK M ODULES Purpose of the workshop • Consult with stakeholders to hear their views on: i) Changes to the Network Code and its supporting document after public consultation; ii) how and where the Network Code meets or deviates from the Framework Guidelines. Ljubljana 19/05/2014 5

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