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Schleswig-Holstein

Energy supply: Closed distribution networks (object network / industrial or plant networks) - Approval

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Schleswig-Holstein (Linie6Plus)

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Distribution grids can be classified as "closed distribution grids" under certain conditions.

If energy is distributed to supply customers in a geographically limited industrial or commercial area or in an area in which services are shared (e.g. airports, care homes and shopping centers), the special regulation of the Energy Industry Act must be observed (Section 110 (2) of the Energy Industry Act - EnWG). The regulatory authority examines the energy law requirements and the classification as a closed distribution network. In accordance with an administrative agreement, the Federal Network Agency performs these tasks in Schleswig-Holstein.

Details on the privileges for operators of closed distribution grids, the regulatory requirements and the application procedure can be found in the joint position paper of the regulatory authorities of the federal states and the Federal Network Agency dated February 23, 2012 (Guidelines for closed distribution grids).

Note:
Property grids lost their status under energy law and the associated further-reaching privileges under energy law with the expiry of the old Section 110 EnWG on August 3, 2011. Further explanations on issues relating to the transition from property grids to closed distribution grids can be found in the position paper on pages 20 ff.

Closed distribution grids constructed after August 3, 2011 also require a grid operating permit in accordance with Section 4 of the Energy Industry Act.
The first-time operation of an energy supply grid must be reported to the energy supervisory authority of the state of Schleswig-Holstein.


Who should I contact?
  • To the Federal Network Agency for Electricity, Gas, Telecommunications, Post and Railway (BNetzA) or
  • to the Ministry for Energy Transition, Climate Protection, Environment and Nature of the State of Schleswig-Holstein (MEKUN) - Energy Supervisory Authority
Legal basis

§ Section 110 of the German Electricity and Gas Supply Act (Energiewirtschaftsgesetz - EnWG).

What else should I know?

Information on the energy policy of the state of Schleswig-Holstein can be found on the website of the state government of Schleswig-Holstein.

Author

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Distribution grids can be classified as "closed distribution grids" under certain conditions.

Who should I contact?

  • To the Federal Network Agency for Electricity, Gas, Telecommunications, Post and Railway (BNetzA) or
  • to the Ministry for Energy Transition, Climate Protection, Environment and Nature of the State of Schleswig-Holstein (MEKUN) - Energy Supervisory Authority

Legal basis

§ Section 110 of the German Electricity and Gas Supply Act (Energiewirtschaftsgesetz - EnWG).

What else should I know?

Information on the energy policy of the state of Schleswig-Holstein can be found on the website of the state government of Schleswig-Holstein.

Author

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

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