FantasticSearch

1. The regulatory authority or another competent authority where a Member State has so provided shall develop a framework for transmission system operators and distribution system operators to offer the possibility of establishing flexible connection agreements in areas where there is limited or no network capacity availability for new connections as published in accordance with Article 31(3) and Article 50(4a), first subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. That framework shall ensure that:

(a) as a general rule, flexible connections do not delay the network reinforcements in the identified areas;

(b) a conversion from flexible to firm connection agreements once the network is developed is ensured on the basis of established criteria; and (c) for areas where the regulatory authority or another competent authority where a Member State has so provided, deems network development not to be the most efficient solution, enable, where relevant, flexible connection agreements as a permanent solution, including for energy storage.

2. The framework referred to in paragraph 1 may ensure that flexible connection agreements specify at least the following:

(a) the maximum firm injection and withdrawal of electricity from and to the grid, as well as the additional flexible injection and withdrawal capacity that can be connected and differentiated by time blocks throughout the year;

(b) the network charges applicable to both the firm and flexible injection and withdrawal capacities;

(c) the agreed duration of the flexible connection agreement and the expected date for granting connection to the entire requested firm capacity. The system user connecting through a flexible grid connection shall be required to install a power control system that is certified by an authorised certifier.