Glossary Term: Power Park Module

Acronym: PPM

A Power Park Module (PPM) is a unit or group of units generating electricity, which is either: non-synchronously connected to the network; or connected through power electronics. PPMs also have a single connection point to a transmission, distribution, or HVDC system.

Electricity generated from sources like solar, wind, tidal, or wave power, but which do not produce a constant output. This generation is connected to the GB transmission network or distribution system through a single connection point and is equipped with operational metering.

BSC defined definition

This is a unit or ensemble of units generating electricity, which is either non-synchronously connected to the network or connected through power electronics, and that also has a single connection point to a transmission system or distribution system including closed distribution system.

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