Supply Chain Advice Pack: Distribution Network Operator (DNO) connections for housing
Introduction
If your project involves changes in required connection capacity or the ability to export surplus electricity, then the District Network Operator (DNO) needs to be informed.
Published: October 2025
Contents
Welcome to the Supply Chain Advice Pack: Distribution Network Operator (DNO) connections for housing
The DNO is responsible for managing electricity connections in your geographical region. This could include any of the following technologies: Solar photovoltaic (PV), Heat pumps, Electric vehicle (EV) charge points and Battery storage (BESS). When you are installing these technologies, they are referred to in this guidance document as an ‘installation’. An installation can be made up of more than one technology, i.e. installing Solar PV with a battery system.
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