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New Connections/ Contestable Connections

New Connections/ Contestable Connections

What we offer

We deliver efficient Contestable Connections for your electrical needs

Our Contestable Connections services provide seamless and safe electrical connections to your site, ensuring reliable power supply. Specializing in both Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) connections, we handle all stages from design to installation, including connections up to 33kV. Our experienced team works with you to navigate the contestable process, ensuring compliance with all regulations and timely project completion. Additionally, we offer ongoing maintenance and asset management services to keep your electrical infrastructure secure and operational. Trust us to provide expert, cost-effective solutions for your Contestable Connections requirements.
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End-to-End Project Management

From initial consultation to final commissioning, we handle every step of the process, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.

Substation Plant Condition Assessment

Bespoke designs tailored to your specific project requirements, delivering optimal performance and compliance with industry regulations.

Regulatory Expertise

Comprehensive support in navigating legal and utility approval processes, ensuring your project meets all necessary standards and timelines.

High-Quality Installations

Safe and efficient installation of Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) systems by our highly skilled professionals.

Cost-Effective Solutions

Competitive pricing with a focus on maximizing value without compromising on quality or safety.

Timely Connections

Rapid and efficient project delivery to ensure your electrical connection is ready when you need it, minimizing delays.

State-of-the-Art Technology

Utilization of advanced tools and equipment to deliver precise and reliable installations that stand the test of time.

Dedicated Aftercare Support

Ongoing maintenance and support services to keep your infrastructure running smoothly and efficiently for years to come.

We are accredited as an ICP to deliver contestable connections under the Lloyds Register NERS scheme.

As a registered ICP, Paragon Energy Networks can manage your new connections, which include diversions of existing assets on your site.
Each host DNO has a connection process to make connections to the right standards and within the time frames specified by the regulator.
Customers can typically expect to follow this process:

1. Apply for Point of Connection (POC) and non-contestable charges

We can take care of this for you – it involves drawing up a development site plan detailing the required loadings of proposed buildings or generation capacity. This plan must then be sent as an application to the DNO so that they can provide a Point of Connection.

2. DNO makes an offer of POC and non-contestable charges

The DNO will provide a POC and non-contestable charges statement.

3. Quote for contestable works

We will then prepare a quote using the information provided. The sum of the non-contestable and contestable works gives you the total connection cost.

4. Place an order for contestable works

When you have placed the order for the contestable works, Paragon Energy Networks will design a connection plan for approval by the DNO.

5. Accept and pay for non-contestable costs from DNO

6. Design approval by DNO

Once the non-contestable charges have been paid, the DNO will approve Paragon Energy Networks’s connection design.

7. Adoption agreement issued and signed

The DNO / IDNO will produce an adoption agreement that requires signatures from Paragon Energy Networks and the DNO /IDNO. It is a standard document that lays out the process for adopting and connecting the asset constructed by Paragon Energy Networks. In some cases, the customer will also be required to sign it.

8. Procurement of connection assets

Once the design is approved, Paragon Energy Networks procures the equipment and prepares for the connection construction phase.

9. Construction of installation

Paragon Energy Networks will then begin the installation to the host DNOs technical standards. The DNO will carry out regular inspections to ensure compliance.

10. Testing and commissioning

We test and commission the installation before forwarding the documentation to the DNO and requesting a connection date.

11. Final connection to the DNO network

Works complete – power on.

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We at Paragon Energy Networks are a specialist Independent Connection Provider (ICP), we compete with the incumbent Distribution Network Operators (DNO’s) to complete your LV and HV electricity connection activities.
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