The New NetCode Regulation Requirements Energy Generators MUST Know When Connecting to the Grid

18 Nov 2026

The Network Code on Requirements for Generators (NC RfG) establishes harmonized EU technical standards that all power-generating modules must satisfy to connect to the electricity network. Without a proper knowledge of the rules, companies looking to produce their own energy can be exposed to:

  • Increased Compliance Costs: Industrial customers installing on-site generation (such as CHP plants, solar arrays, or energy storage) must invest in compliant, certified equipment.
  • Strict Technical Thresholds: Connection requirements scale based on generator capacity
  • Future-Proofing Assets: Aligning with NC RfG protects industrial investments against future grid code updates and potential penalties for non-compliance.
    • Speakers
    Florentien Benedict
    Florentien Benedict, Chair Expert Group Existing Network Codes - DSO Entitiy