1. Entry and Exit Investment Process Outline Transmission Planning Code Workshop 3 5 th June

2. Entry Capacity Process (1)  Base Case used to develop supply/demand scenarios  Preliminary entry capability and investment analysis conducted prior to QSEC auctions  Indicative entry projects and lead-times identified

3. Entry Capacity Process (2)  Lead-times are advised ahead of QSEC auctions  IECR methodology applied to auction bids  Investment needs are reappraised in line with auction signals

4. Entry Capacity Process (3)  Proposal made under Licence Special Condition C8D  Authority has 28 days to veto proposal or direct implementation  After decision reached on incremental release, investment plan is reappraised if required  Proposed investments are published in TYS

5. Exit Capacity Process (1)  Base Case used to develop supply/demand scenarios  Preliminary exit capability and investment analysis conducted  OCS requests from DNs  Other loads incorporated in Base Case and identified through customer enquiries  Indicative exit projects and lead-times identified

6. Exit Capacity Process (2)  Investment will be made for flat capacity in line with ExCR Methodology  ARCAs required for specific reinforcement above a threshold annual demand  Investment proposals will be published in TYS