Practising engineers and Industry newcomers who wish to become familiar with the philosophy behind the modern UK ESI, the technical and legal need for a Grid Code at the transmission interface and other related information & documents required for an open market in electricity.

To provide a sound appreciation of the implications of Third Party Access to a Transmission network, the development of the Grid Code, the role of the Regulator, licensing and the concept of use of System & Connection Agreements.

• Structure of the Grid Code

1. Connection Conditions
2. Planning
3. Operating
4. Data

1. Transmission Systems
2. Development of BGSA
3. Technical

• Income

1. Connection Agreement
2. Use of the System
3. Zonal Charges
4. Ancilary Services

1. Statutory Duties
2. Compliance

1. Generation
2. Supply
3. Growth
4. Non-Franchised Market
5. Metering
6. Second Tier Licence
7. 1998 extension of competition
8. New Energy Trading Arrangements ( NETA)

1. Rest of the World
2. Update
3. 2001 Regulatory review

Course delivery will be by lectures in an interactive environment

As each topic is covered the underlying philosophy and, engineering and procedural issues, will be explored in a practical and participative manner.

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