Rules > Net-Billing Rules > 10. Responsibilities of the Distributor

10.1

The Distributor shall provide the distributed generator non-discriminatory access to its distribution power system in accordance with section 21(3) of the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (Act No. 4 of 2006) and the Grid Code, except if there are objectively justifiable and identifiable technical or other grounds that prevent such access.

10.2

The Distributor shall have the right to disconnect an embedded generation facility at any time in the event of threat/damage from such embedded generation facility to its power system to prevent any accident or damage without any notice. In addition, the distributor may call upon the prosumer to rectify the defect within a reasonable time.

10.3	The Distributor shall make available permitting process documentation, which details:

(a)	the rights and obligations of the Prosumer and the Distributor regarding the distributed generation system;

(b)	the connection application procedure, including Distributor’s response time frames;

(c)	the technical standards and other requirements the Prosumer must adhere to;

(d)	how the distributed generator grid impact will be established and roles and responsibilities of the Prosumer and the Distributor in this regard, including responsibilities for network upgrades should the hosting capacity of the network be exceeded;

(e)	the commissioning process, including requirements for sign-off by competent persons;

(f)	ongoing operation requirements for the Prosumer;

(g)	process for pre-existing installed distributed generators to comply with utility requirements and receive permission to generate; and

(h)	any other information deemed relevant by the Distributor

10.4	The Distributor shall specify the Utility Interface Standard, covering a minimum power quality and safety requirements at the point of connection, with which the distributed generator shall comply.

10.5	The Distributor shall make available application forms, commissioning reports and other documentation necessary for the prosumer to undertake the steps in the permitting process.

10.6	The Distributor shall make available the agreement to be entered into between the Prosumer and Utility/Distributor, covering both the connection and billing reconciliation aspects.

10.7	The Distributor must connect a Prosumer on a first-come, first-served principle or other rational strategy made explicit by the Distributor.

10.8	The Distributor should make all relevant information and documentation easily accessible to prospective Prosumers, such as on a website, including contact details for application submission and associated queries.