This document defines the technical and operational connection conditions for converter-based energy stor-age systems (CESS) that are to be connected to the transmission system (TS) in Switzerland.
All equipment and installations connected to the Swiss power grid must fulfil the requirements in the documents listed on this page at all times.
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