Industry jargon

Agreed import capacity

Also called: AIC, agreed capacity for import Agreed import capacity is the maximum level of power a site's connection agreement allows it to import from the electricity distribution network. It is one of the key constraints used when assessing how much new electrical load a site can support. EV charging can push a site closer to this limit because many charge points may operate at the same time as existing building loads. Increasing connection capacity can require DNO approval and, in some cases, network reinforcement. Load balancing or an approved limitation scheme can sometimes allow more charging infrastructure to be installed while keeping actual site import within the agreed boundary.