Terna responsible for developing the national electricity transmission grid has received authorization to shut off distributed generation systems in case of emergency.
From the beginning of August 1, the Italian grid operator, Terna SpA, will be allowed to temporarily shut off distributed generation systems up to 100kW in size in order to ensure the stability of the national electricity grid.
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Terna insists that the new disconnection procedure will enable the grid operator to limit the amount of distributed generation on the Italian grid during periods when supply outstrips demand, for example on high irradiation days.
