12 - ACER - Framework Guidelines: “On Electricity Grid Connections”

These Framework Guidelines aim at setting out clear and objective principles for the development of network codes pursuant to Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 (the “Electricity Regulation”).

The network code(s) developed according to these Framework Guidelines will be applied by electricity system operators and significant grid users, taking into account possible public service obligations and without prejudice to the regulatory regime for cross-border issues pursuant to Article 38 of Directive 2009/72/EC and of the responsibilities and powers of regulatory authorities established according to Article 37(6) of Directive 2009/72/EC.

The network code(s) developed according to these Framework Guidelines will be evaluated by ACER, taking into account their degree of compliance with these Guidelines and the fulfilment of the following objectives: maintaining security of supply, supporting the completion and functioning of the internal market in electricity and cross-border trade, including delivering benefits to the customers and facilitating the EU’s targets for penetration of renewable generation.