Competition in connections
If you would like to find out more about gaining the necessary accreditation to compete for new connections work, please visit Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA).
Competition in connections
Application types
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Independent Connection Provider (ICP) Application
Make an application for an extended electricity network you wish to connect to our network and us to adopt. -
Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) Application
Make an application for an embedded electricity network you wish to connect to our network. -
Notification of POC Self-identification
Notify us that you are determining the point of connection. (Before starting your application, please refer to our POC Self Identification and Self Design Approval Guidance.) -
Safety rules and authorisations
Read about the three processes Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) can operate under: using their own safety rules, adopting SSEN's Operational Safety Rules, or taking control of a network segment under our management. Each process ensures safe and efficient network access.
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Self-approval of contestable designs and associated agreement templates
For the market segments where ICPs are allowed to self-approve their own contestable designs for extended networks to be adopted by us or for embedded networks to be adopted by IDNOs, our Adoption Agreement template for metered connections can be pre-populated by ICPs, and our Bilateral Connection Agreement (BCA) template(s) can be pre-populated by IDNOs, and such agreement(s) shall be submitted to us for review prior to being signed by relevant parties.
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Self-connect onto SSEN’s distribution system and associated agreement templates
Where ICPs are suitably accredited under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) for operational activities to self-connect onto our distribution system, our Network Access Agreement template(s) can be pre-populated by ICPs, and such agreement(s) shall be issued to us for review prior to being signed by relevant parties.
G81 Library
Download application
Download the application for a Point of Connection to serve new network to be adopted by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks.
Download the application for a Point of Connection to serve an embedded network.
Please be aware that if you are emailing us, we have an incoming attachment size limit of 22 MB. If the attachment you need to send us is larger than 22 MB please email nc.connections@sse.com and request document transfer options.
Information we require
- Letter of Authority (this is a letter to provide permission from the land/property owner to complete the work) – Note: this does not apply for IDNO sites
- Plan showing the site boundary
- Site layout plan with the point of supply marked
- A plan showing the site location and layout, showing the properties that need to be connected and meter positions (where applicable) – Note: this does not apply for IDNO sites
- Description of works required and how much electricity your customer is expecting to use (where applicable)
- How will your customer be heating their property? – Note: where applicable
- Appropriate ENA Forms (we can provide guidance on which forms are required depending on your request) – Note: where applicable
- The type of generation you wish to connect – Note: where applicable
- Your contact details
- Address and postcode of your site
- Parties for correspondence
Information we'll need to check
- Any additional or abnormal electricity loads (heat pumps, swimming pools etc.) – Note: where applicable
- Details of any microgeneration your customer is looking to install if applicable (solar panels for example) – Note: where applicable.
G39 Authorisation – SSEN Statement
This statement describes our application of ENA Engineering Recommendation (EREC) G39 'Model code of practice covering electrical safety in the planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance of public lighting and other street furniture'.
Download and read our G39 Authorisation statement.
Novation / Assignation
Throughout the development and build of your project, you may require the rights and obligations of your connection offer to be transferred to a third party. In order to achieve this, a legal document is required to capture the details and permissions of all parties involved. This document is known as a Novation (SEPD - England & Wales) or Assignation (SHEPD - Scotland) and must be completed by all parties. We have created a guide and template documents to Novation’s & Assignations that can be found below. Please note, the documents are not complete until we agree and sign each of the three copies.
Refunds
Refunds are usually issued in two scenarios:
- When a project is cancelled by a customer post acceptance of the Connection Offer
- When a new connection has been completed and the project is underspent, a partial refund may be due to the customer.
Click here to view our refund policy
YouTube
We also have a YouTube channel where we post useful videos on processes as well as our recorded webinars.
Alternative providers register
If you are happy to appear on our website, once you have registered, our customers will then be able to more easily search for those that could offer them an alternative quotation in delivering their project.