Coordination Aspects of

New Element Integration with

Regional Grid

Work Shop on RE Integration ,Grid Operation & System Recovery (WRLDC Mumbai, 22-23 Feb 2018)

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Outline
• Introduction
• Control Area Jurisdiction
• Grid Access for a new entity
• Procedure for Start-up Power - Approval from RLDC
• Trial Run & Commercial Operation (CoD) of Generators
• New Transmission Element Integration
• Certification of Trial Operation of Transmission element
• Grid Integration for RE Wind/Solar Generators
• Discussion
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 Regional Entity & RLDC User
1. Regional Entity[1][11] : (Definition)
• Such Persons who are in RLDC control area & whose scheduling & energy
accounting is done by RLDC. [Ref. IEGC-2(kkk)]
• ‘Regional entity’ means an entity whose scheduling, metering and energy
accounting is done at the regional level by the concerned Regional Load
Despatch Centre; [Ref. Regulation 2(21) RLDC (F&C) Regulation-2015]
2. User[11] : (Definition)
• ‘User’ means the generating companies, distribution licensees, buyers,
sellers and inter-State transmission licensees who use the inter-state
transmission network or the associated facilities and services of National
Load Despatch Centre and Regional Load Despatch Centres.
[Ref. Regulation 2(28) CERC(RLDC Fees & Charges) Regulation 2015]
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 Control Area Jurisdiction[1]
• Generating Stations under RLDC control area (Ref.: IEGC- Section
6.4.2):
a. All CGS (excl. those with 100% allocation to host state)
b. UMPPs and Wind/Solar Projects with ≥ 500 MW capacity
c. Gen. Station connected to ISTS (except for case-a)
d. For Generating station connected to both ISTS & State net work
• SLDC will have jurisdiction only if the state has > 50% share in that station

NB.: For a generating station connected only to state network –

SLDC will do scheduling & energy accounting (excl. case-a)

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 To-do list for Entity / User seeking Grid Access[11]
1. Compliance to CEA Technical Standards[2] & CERC Connectivity Regulations[5]:
[Ref. IEGC Clause. 4.1]
2. Signing of Connection agreement[5] (CON-6)[6] with CTU & submission of
following documents to RLDC: [Ref. clause 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 of procedure[6] for grant of connectivity-2009]
• Copy of Con-3, Con-4, Con-5, Con-6, PPA (if any),
• Copy of ‘Grant of LTA/MTOA’ Letter issued by CTU
• LTA/MTOA agreement copies
3. User Registration with RLDC [11]
• Submission of information in Appendix-IV of RLDC (Fees & Charges) Regulation 2015
• Payment of Registration fee to RLDC
4. Statutory Approval: Entity to obtain CEA Approval[4] for energization of all new
elements (viz. Bay, ICT, line, ST, GT, BR,LR,HVDC Filters, TCSC, FSC etc.) &
submit a copy to RLDC.
• [Ref.: CEA - Measures relating to Safety & Electric supply Regulation (R. 43)]

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To-do list for Entity / User seeking Grid Access[11]
5. Installation of Interface Meters[3] (through CTU) – .
• WRLDC will intimate the SEM/DCD requirements to the Entity with a copy to Power
Grid (RHQ)
• The Entity to coordinate with CTU (concerned Power Grid-RHQ) to get it installed
• Ref.: CEA (Installation & Operation of Meters)-Regulation-2006 & amendments
• Ref.: Regulation 6.4.21 of IEGC-2010
6. Telemetry (Ref.: IEGC 4.6.2): The entity (seeking access) will -
• Provide Systems to telemeter power system parameters
• (MW, MVAr, Voltage/ Frequency, status of CB, Isolator, transformer taps etc.)
• Establish associated communication system to facilitate data flow up to appropriate
data collection point on CTU’s system (as per the Grant of Connectivity letter from CTU
i.e. CON-5).

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To-do list for Entity / User seeking Grid Access[11]
7. Under taking as to Telemetry / Protection / Metering / Statutory
clearance
• Submission of First Charging Formats A1-A5 – 10 days prior to first charging
• Submission of under taking in Formats B1-B5 – 3 days prior to first charging
8. Intimation of Bank A/C details of the Entity for transacting with
Regional Pool accounts[1][7][8]
• For payment / receipt of following charges as per accounts issued by RPC
• Deviation Charge - DSM Pool[7]
• Reactive Energy(VAR) charge - Reactive Energy Pool[1]
• Congestion charge - Congestion Pool[8]
9. Submission of ‘Information Check List’ by new entity to RLDC

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Start-up power – Procedure[7] for obtaining RLDC Approval
1. Generator to submit following documents to RLDC along with
Application – (1 month ahead)
a) Connectivity Grant Letter (Con-5) & Connection Agreement(Con-
6)[copy]
b) Single Line Diagram (SLD)
c) CEA Electrical Inspection Report & Approval for Energization
d) Scheme for drawal of Construction Power (different from that for
Start-up power)
e) Scheme for drawal of Start-up Power
f) Unit details like – MCR, Unit size, Auxiliaries & their rating
g) Schedule of Activities & quantum of power required with time period
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Start-up power – Procedure[7] for obtaining RLDC Approval
2. Generator to submit a Notarized Undertaking stating that -
a) The power is required for ‘Start-up’ & not for construction activity
b) There in no violation of any agreement with DISCOM or other agency
c) It will indemnify, defend & save the RLDCs/ SLDCs harmless against any loss/ injury/
suit/ cost etc. arising out of drawal of start-up power
d) It will abide by IEGC & all prevailing regulations
e) It will reschedule the start-up activity as directed by RLDC
f) It will pay DSM charges within due date & comply with DSM Reg.-2014
g) It will send SEM data to RLDC in time for energy accounting
h) It will pay all incidental charges (RLDC fee & charge, ISTS charge etc.).
i) It will open LC (~ 2 months tr. Charge) prior to start-up power drawal
3. The Generator will open a Letter of Credit(LC) as advised by CTU for
the amount of start-up power required;
4. CTU shall intimate RLDC on LC validity & bank confirmation;
5. RLDC shall issue Approval for drawal of start-up power;
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Norms for Infirm power drawl & injection
1. Max. allowed period for infirm interchange = 21 months [5][7]
• 15 months prior to unit synchronization
• 6 months after unit synchronization (Unit syn. plan to be intimated 1 month ahead[6])
2. Extension of tenure of infirm injection[5]
• Allowed only with specific direction from the Commission (CERC)
• The generator must file a petition 2-months prior to expiry of the permitted tenure
3. Infirm power Drawal / Injection permitted by RLDC -
• Is NOT a commercial ‘schedule’ for Deviation calculation
• Does not absolve the Generator from imposition of Congestion Charge
• Generator is obliged to follow DSM & Congestion Management regulations at all times[7][8]
4. The Generator will make timely payment of applicable charges
• DSM / Congestion charges / RLDC Fees & Charges / Transmission charges
5. Generator to take a fresh approval from RLDC in case of requirement of start-up
power in excess of approved quantum
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 Trial Run for Commercial Operation (CoD) – Generators[1]
(Regulatory Provisions – TCT 2014-19 & IEGC )

1. Part-1. Successful running of the 4. Short interruptions

generating station or unit thereof
on designated fuel at MCR or
Installed Capacity or Name Plate
Rating for a continuous period of
• 72 hours (for thermal power station)
• 12 hours (for hydro power station)
2. Part-2. Demonstration of peaking
capability
• 105% of MCR for thermal units
• 110 % of MCR for hydro units
3. Generator to give 7 days advance
notice to beneficiaries / RLDC /
SLDC
allowed up to a duration of 4
hrs.(cumulative) with corresponding
increase in duration of test
5. Partial Loading is allowed provided
• Average Loading during trial run ≥ MCR
or IC or name plate rating excluding
period of interruptions / partial loading,
but including the corresponding
‘extended period’
6. If cumulative Interruption & Partial
Loading exceeds 4 hours –
Generator has to repeat the Trial
Operation (ref IEGC Reg. 6.3A.3 &
SoR clause 4.3.2)

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 Trial Run for Commercial Operation (CoD) – Generators[1]
(Coordination with RLDC)
1. Generator to provide (to RLDC)
• 7 days advance intimation on plan for Trial Run
• Load raising plan (time block wise) during the trial run
• Auxiliary Energy consumption in (% age) during the proposed trial run
2. Generator to take ‘code’ from RLDC for synchronization & commencement of trial run
3. Generator to submit the following to RLDC (after trial run)
• CoD declaration letter by the generator
• Generator SEM data for the trial run period
• Certificate from CMD/CEO/MD of the GENCO as per IEGC 6.3A(iii) / Appendix-VI(TCT)
• Approval of the Certificate from the BOD of the GENCO within 3 months
4. RLDC shall accord clearance / comments on trial run within 7 days
5. If a generator fails in Trial Run it may -
• Go for retest under intimation to RLDC/SLDC/Beneficiaries
• De-rate the capacity as per IEGC (Reg. 6.3A)
6. Scheduling may commence from 00:00 hrs after CoD declaration
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 New Transmission Element Integration & Certification[14]
1. Intimation to RLDC in Format-I&IA (A1-A5)
• 10 days prior to anticipated date of first time charging.
2. RLDC shall issue Acknowledgement & comments in Format-II (in 3days)
3. Under takings to RLDC in Formats –III,IIIA to IIID (B1-B5), Charging
instruction from CTU/STU, CEA/EI charging approval copy
• 3 days prior to anticipated date of first time charging
4. RLDC shall issue Provisional Charging Approval in Format-IV(in 2days)
• RLDC to issue its consent to NLDC for IR lines
5. Licensee to submit dummy SEM reading to RLDC
6. On the D-day the Tr. Licensee to approach RLDC for charging ‘Code’
7. RLDC/NLDC shall issue code keeping view of grid reliability
8. Tr. Licensee to submit Post Charging documents in Format-V (C1-C4)
9. 2/21/2018
RLDC /NLDC shall issue certificate in Format-VI
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 Grid Access for Regional Entity
Wind & Solar
Access is subject to compliance of
Standards & Regulations

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A. Connectivity of Renewable Energy(RE) Generators[5]
1. Eligibility of RE generators for grant of connectivity by CTU
a. Individual Capacity ≥ 50 MW
b. Individual capacity < 50 MW but aggregate capacity ≥ 50 MW with
a Lead generator to apply on behalf of all such generators seeking
connectivity at a single point on ISTS (Pooling Station)
c. An eligible conventional generator (exportable capacity of 250 MW
or above) developing RE based generation of ‘capacity ≥ 5 MW but
< 50 MW,’ in its existing generating station
d. Any company authorized by the Central Govt. as Solar Power Park
Developer

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B. Connectivity Standards for Wind/Solar [2][15]
(Ref. CERC Order dated 05.01.16 in 420/MP/2014)
• Low Voltage Ride Through capability[15] - mandated for
• All Wind Turbine generators(WTG) of capacity ≥500 kW, connected at ≥ 66 kV
• All Solar Generators connected at 11 kV or above
• Exemption[15] allowed for the following cases:
• ‘Stall type' WTG where retrofitting is not possible
• WTG whose useful life is due to expire in next 5 years (i.e. by 04.01.2021)
• Telemetry : SLDCs to ensure availability of Real time data at RLDC for all
Wind/Solar generators under its jurisdiction as per IEGC
[Ref.: CEA Technical Standards for connectivity & CERC order dated 05.01.16 in petition
no. 420/MP/2014 on LVRT ]
NB: More detailed standards in the pipe line in the proposed amendment to CEA Technical Standards for Connectivity
Regulations - Draft notified by CEA on 15-Nov-2016.

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C. Grid Access Requisites for Wind/Solar
1. Connection Agreement with CTU & Formats CON-3, 4, 5
2. Information on LTA/MTOA availed by the Entity
3. Copy of PPA/PSA (if any)
4. Any Coordination Agreement i.r.o. the Lead/Principal Generator
5. Technical Details as per CERC Approved Procedure 03.03.17 (Annex-1)
6. Undertaking on Compliance to Hon’ble CERC order on LVRT 05.01.16
7. Documents & Affidavit for Exemption of Transmission Charge/Loss (if
any)
8. User Registration with RLDC & related modalities
9. Indemnity Bond: As per cl. 5.1.2(j) of CERC approved procedure 03.03.17
10. Energy Metering
• CEA Metering Regulations & CERC Procedure 03.03.17
• AMR Provision with GPS synchronized clock - as per CERC Procedure 03.03.17
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11. Telemetry & Communication
a) Ref. 4.6.2 of IEGC (Data up to appropriate point on CTU system)
b) Provision for compatible equipment's – 7.8 of CERC Comm. Reg.
2017 [17] for Uninterrupted Communication with Control Centres
c) SCADA integration as per Annex-III of CERC Procedure-03.03.17
d) Telemetry of Turbine/Inverter Level real time data to LDCs/REMCs -
@ resolution of 10 sec
e) Weather parameters like Ambient Temperature(0C), Relative
Humidity (%) Wind Direction etc. to be telemetered to RLDC.
12. Statutory approval: CEA Charging Approval & CTU line charging
instruction
13. First Charging formats : A1-B5 for associated transmission elements

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14.Trial Operation & COD:
a. 30 days Notice (Cl. 6.3 Connectivity Procedure) to RLDC
b. Trial Run & COD declaration by Generator as per PPA provision
c. Scheduling to commence only after COD (00 hours of next day)
15.Forecasting, Scheduling & DSM
a. Forecasting & Scheduling: As per CERC approved Procedure of
03.03.2017
b. DSM: As per CERC (IEGC-3rd amendment & DSM 2nd amendment)
Regulations 2015
16.Membership in Regional Pools (DSM, Reactive & Congestion)
• Bank A/C Details for transaction with Regional Pools

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References:
1. Indian Electricity Grid Code ( IEGC) – 2010 and any Amendment thereof .
2. Central Electricity Authority ( Technical standard for Connectivity to the Grid) Regulation, 2007 and any Amendments thereof..
3. Central Electricity Authority ( Installation of Operation of Meters) Regulation 2006 and any Amendment thereof.
4. CEA (Measures Relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010 any Amendment thereof.
5. CERC’s Regulation on (Grand of Connectivity, Long Term Access and Medium Term Open Access in Inter State Transmission and related matters)
Regulation 2009 and any Amendment thereof.
6. CERC Approved Procedure for making application for Grant of Connectivity 2009 & amendments thereof
7. CERC Approved Procedure for drawal of start-up power under Deviation Settlement Mechanism 2014
8. CERC ( Measures to relieve congestion in real time operation) Regulation, 2009 and any Amendment thereof.
9. CERC ( Open access Regulation) 2008, Amendment-2009 and further Amendments thereof.
10. CERC ( Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related matters) Regulation 2014 and Amendments thereof.
11. CERC (Fees and Charges of Regional Load Despatch Centre) Regulation 2015 and Amendments thereof.
12. CERC (Sharing of Inter State Transmission Charges and Losses) Regulation 2010 and Amendments thereof.
13. CERC (Terms & Conditions of Tariff) Regulation 2014
14. NLDC Procedure for New Element Integration & Certification(http://wrldc.org/docs/Letter_Procedure_Certificate_Trial_Operation.pdf)
15. CERC Order dated 05.01.2016 in Petition No 420/MP/2014 on LVRT implementation of Wind/Solar Generators
16. CERC Approved Procedure for Regional Entity Wind & solar 03.03.2017
17. CERC(Communication System for Inter-state Transmission of Electricity)Regulations 2017
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RLDC Registration Fees – For Commencement of Grid Access
Sl. No User Type Registration Fee (
1 DISCOM 10 Lakh
2 Inter State Transmission Licensee 10 Lakh
3 GENCO (As per installed capacity –IC )
3a IC < 10 MW 0.5 Lakh
3b 10 MW ≤ IC < 100 MW 1 Lakh
3c 100 MW ≤ IC < 2000 MW 5 Lakh
3d IC ≥ 2000 MW 10 Lakh
4 ISTS Trading Licensee 10,000
5 Power Exchange 20 Lakh B

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