RFO launches online roadmap for mandatory battery registration
RVO has launched a new, practical guide for the registration of battery systems. All systems starting from 0.8 kilowatts of power must be registered by law.
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) stresses that the registration - whose obligation is laid down by law - contributes to a safe and stable electricity grid.
Registration target
The registration requirement for battery systems plays an important role in grid management. Registration gives grid operators insight into the location and capacity of installed batteries, which helps keep the grid balanced. More and more households and businesses are investing in home batteries and larger batteries, which affects power demand and supply.
The rules for registration depend on the capacity of the battery system. In line with the European Requirement for Generators (RfG), RVO distinguishes 4 categories:
| Battery system type | Power |
|---|---|
| Type A | Greater than or equal to 0.8 kW and less than 1 MW |
| Type B | Greater than or equal to 1 MW and less than 50 MW |
| Type C | Greater than or equal to 50 MW and less than 60 MW |
| Type D | Greater than or equal to 60 MW |
For systems connected to TenneT's high-voltage grid, Type D conditions always apply, regardless of power.
Owners of home batteries - Type A for small consumers - can register their system themselves via Energieleveren.co.uk. On the new webpage of RFO battery owners can find out within minutes which registration requirements apply to their system.
Tools for registering batteries
The Netbeheer Nederland website features:
- a installation document Electricity storage unit For registration of battery systems type A for large consumers;
- a ESMD completion form for type B and C battery systems;
- an inspection (conformity procedure) for type D battery systems. This inspection examines whether the system is safe and technically suitable for connection to the grid. You can read exactly how the check works in the ESM Compliance Verification Document.
Sources:
solarmagazine.co.uk
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