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Data Dictionary

Title Type Label Description Example
GD MPAN text nan

The core meter point administration number, a 13-digit reference used in MPAS to identify the relevant Metering Point.

2.1E+12
GD Customer Name text nan

The core meter point administration number, a 13-digit reference used in MPAS to identify the relevant Metering Point.

AB InBev UK Limited
GD Customer Site text nan

Name of customer site/project name.

CE RUSH WALL TURBINE LIMITED
GD Address Line 1 text nan

Name of customer site/project name.

WHITBREAD BREWERY
GD Address Line 2 text nan

Address line 2 of the Customer Site.

MAGOR
GD Town/ City text nan

Town / City of the Customer Site.

NEWPORT
GD County text nan

County of the Customer Site.

SHROPSHIRE
GD Postcode text nan

Postcode of the Customer Site.

NP26 3DA
GD Country text nan

Country of the Customer Site.

United Kingdom
GD Location (X-coordinate): Eastings (where data is held) numeric nan

Six digit British National Grid X coordinate of the Customer Site.

321941.398
GD Location (y-coordinate): Northings (where data is held) numeric nan

Six or seven digit British National Grid Y coordinate of the Customer Site.

162247.701
GD Grid Supply Point text nan

The point of connection between the transmission system and the distribution system that is linked with the Customer Site.

Uskmouth
GD Bulk Supply Point text nan

The supply point on the distribution system (representing an EHV/EHV transformation level) that is linked with the Customer Site.

Magor
GD Primary text nan

The primary substation on the distribution system that is linked with the Customer Site.

Trowbridge Primary
GD Point of Connection (POC) Voltage (kV) numeric kV

The voltage at the Point of Connection to the distribution system.

11
GD Licence Area text nan

Licence area Customer Site is connected within

National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) Plc
GD Primary Resource Type text nan

The energy source type used in the production of electricity

Wind
GD Primary Technology/ Plant Type text nan

The technology type that export electricity onto a distribution system

Onshore wind turbines
GD CHP Cogeneration text nan

Indicates whether the generation in the Customer Site forms part of a CHP scheme.

No
GD Storage Duration numeric Hours

Divide the storage capacity (MWh) by the Registered Capacity (MW) and round it down to the nearest 0.5 (half-hour)

0
GD Primary Resource Type - Installed Capacity (MW) numeric MW

This is the Installed Capacity of the "Primary Resource" expressed in MW.

11.307
GD Primary Resource Type - Installed Capacity (MVA): numeric MVA

This is the Installed Capacity of the "Primary Resource" expressed in MVA

10.742
GD Resource Type 2 text nan

Where there is more than one plant type at a site, the "Energy Source 2" and "Energy Source 3" fields would be used to show the energy source types additional to the "Energy Source 1".

Solar
GD Technology / Plant Type 2 text nan

Where there is more than one plant type at a site, the "Energy Source 2" and "Energy Source 3" fields would be used to show the energy source types additional to the "Energy Source 1".

Photovoltaic
GD CHP Cogeneration Type 2 text nan

Indicates whether the generation in the Customer Site forms part of a CHP scheme.

Yes
GD Storage Duration Type 2 text Hours

Divide the storage capacity (MWh) by the Registered Capacity (MW) and round it down to the nearest 0.5 (half-hour).

5
GD Resource Type 2 - Installed Capacity (MW) text MW

This is the Installed Capacity of the "Resource Type 2" expressed in MW.

4
GD Resource Type 2 - Installed Capacity (MVA) text MVA

This is the Installed Capacity of the "Resource Type 2" expressed in MVA

3.8
GD Resource Type 3 text nan

Where there is more than one plant type at a site, the "Energy Source 2" and "Energy Source 3" fields would be used to show the energy source types additional to the "Energy Source 1".

Biofuel landfill gas
GD Technology / Plant Type 3 text nan

Defined for “Energy Conversion Technology 1”.

Gas turbine (OCGT)
GD CHP Cogeneration Type 3 text nan

Indicates whether the generation in the Customer Site forms part of a CHP scheme.

No
GD Storage Duration Type 3 text Hours

Divide the storage capacity (MWh) by the Registered Capacity (MW) and round it down to the nearest 0.5 (half-hour).

5
GD Resource Type 3 - Installed Capacity (MW) text MW

This is the Installed Capacity of the "Resource Type 3" expressed in MW.

3
GD Resource Type 3 - Installed Capacity (MVA) text MVA

This is the Installed Capacity of the "Resource Type 3" expressed in MVA

2.85
GD Flexible Connection (Yes/No) text nan

Indicates whether the connection is subject to a flexible connection arrangement e.g. Active Network Management (ANM) during system normal conditions.

No
GD Connection Status text nan

Connected" or "Accepted to Connect"?

Connected
GD Last Updated timestamp DD/MM/YYYY

Date on which entry was last updated.

12/10/2021
AC Installed Generation Capacity (MVA) numeric MW

This is the total Registered Capacity of generation already connected at the site expressed in MW.

11.902
AC Export Capacity (MW) numeric MW

This is the total MW export capacity permitted as per the connection agreement.

3.325
AC Export Capacity (MVA) numeric MVA

This is the total MVA export capacity permitted as per the connection agreement.

3.5
AC Import Capacity (MW) numeric MW

This is the total MW import capacity permitted as per the connection agreement.

6.65
AC Import Capacity (MVA) numeric MVA

This is the total MVA export capacity permitted as per the connection agreement.

7
AC Date Connected timestamp DD/MM/YYYY

Date the connection was provided in the case of a new connection. In cases where there was an existing connection, this is date the new equipment was connected

01/07/1990
AtC AtC Generation Capacity (MVA) text MW

This is the Registered Capacity of generation that is not already connected, but has been Accepted to Connect, expressed in MW.

126.316
AtC Export Capacity (MW) text MW

This is the new/additional MW export capacity (i.e. not yet connected) that has been accepted to connect as per the connection agreement.

60
AtC Export Capacity (MVA) text MVA

This is the new/additional MW export capacity (i.e. not yet connected) that has been accepted to connect as per the connection agreement.

63.158
AtC Import Capacity (MW) text MW

This is the new/additional MW import capacity (i.e. not yet connected) that has been accepted to connect as per the connection agreement.

60
AtC Import Capacity (MVA) text MVA

This is the new/additional MVA import capacity (i.e. not yet connected) that has been accepted to connect as per the connection agreement.

63.158
AtC Date Accepted text DD/MM/YYYY

Date the Customer accepted the connection offer from the DNO or IDNO.

02/12/2020
AtC Target Energisation Date text DD/MM/YYYY

Estimated date of energisation. This date is likely to change to reflect the latest date notified by customers.

01/01/2023
Services Provided Distribution Service Provider (Y/N) text nan

Indicates whether a service is provided to the DNO.

N
Services Provided Transmission Service Provider (Y/N) text nan

Indicates whether a service is provided to the ESO or a TO.

N
Services Provided Reference text nan

Unique reference to the service(s) being provided.

TSPREF1
Reinforcement Works In a Connection Queue (Y/N) text nan

Indicates whether the connection to the Customer Site is in a connection queue.

Y
Reinforcement Works Distribution Reinforcement Reference text nan

Unique reference to relevant distribution reinforcement required for connection.

DREF1
Reinforcement Works Transmission Reinforcement Reference text nan

Unique reference to relevant transmission reinforcement required for connection.

TREF1