Grid Code Additional Codes Malaysia
Grid Code Additional Codes Malaysia
Registration Record
REGISTRATION NO. REVISION DATE REMARKS
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ACT 1990
[Act 447]
KOD/ST/No.9/2025
IN exercise of the powers conferred by subsection 50A(2) of the Electricity Supply Act
1990 [Act 447], the Commission issues the following codes:
1. These Codes may be cited as the Grid Code for Peninsular Malaysia – Additional
Codes.
Purpose
3. The purpose of the Additional Codes are to specify the technical procedures,
requirements, responsibilities and obligations of the Grid System Operator, Single Buyer, Grid
Owner and all Users of the Grid System to ensure its efficient development and secure
operation without unduly discriminating any user or category of users.
Interpretation
4. In these Codes, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions of terms used in
these Codes are as provided in the Additional Code: Glossary and Definitions.
CONTENTS
CONNECTION CODE APPENDIX 2, PART 1B - TYPICAL SYMBOLS RELATING TO GAS ZONE DIAGRAMS ..........135
CONNECTION CODE APPENDIX 2, PART 2 - BASIC PRINCIPLES AND NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF APPARATUS TO BE
INCLUDED IN OPERATION DIAGRAMS .............................................................................................136
CCA.2.1 BASIC PRINCIPLES ..........................................................................................................136
CCA.2.2 NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF APPARATUS TO BE SHOWN ON OPERATION DIAGRAM................137
CONNECTION CODE APPENDIX 3 – MINIMUM FREQUENCY RESPONSE REQUIREMENT PROFILE AND OPERATING
RANGE............................................................................................................................................139
CCA.3.1 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................139
CCA.3.2 PLANT OPERATING RANGE ..............................................................................................139
CCA.3.3 MINIMUM FREQUENCY RESPONSE REQUIREMENT PROFILE..............................................140
CCA.3.4 TESTING OF FREQUENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITY .............................................................141
CCA.3.5 REPEATABILITY OF RESPONSE .........................................................................................142
CONNECTION CODE APPENDIX 4 – TYPICAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OF LOW FREQUENCY RELAYS AND HIGH
FREQUENCY RELAYS FOR THE AUTOMATIC DISCONNECTION OF SUPPLY AT LOW FREQUENCY OR HIGH
FREQUENCY....................................................................................................................................145
CCA.4.1 FREQUENCY RELAYS .......................................................................................................145
CCA.4.2 UNDER-FREQUENCY LOAD SHEDDING RELAY VOLTAGE PROFILES ...................................146
CCA.4.3 SCHEME REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................146
OPERATING CODE (OC) ..........................................................................................................................148
OC.1 PREAMBLE......................................................................................................................................148
OC.2 AMENDMENT .................................................................................................................................148
OPERATING CODE NO.1 (OC1): DEMAND FORECAST ...................................................................149
OC1.1 INTRODUCTION, OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE .......................................................................................149
OC1.2 DATA REQUIRED BY THE SINGLE BUYER IN OPERATIONAL PLANNING PHASE AND PROGRAMMING
PHASE.............................................................................................................................................149
OC1.2.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................149
OC1.2.2 EXTERNALLY INTERCONNECTED PARTIES .........................................................................149
OC1.3 DATA REQUIRED BY THE GSO AND SINGLE BUYER IN THE POST OPERATIONAL CONTROL PHASE 150
OC1.4 FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR DEMAND FORECAST ..................................................................150
OC1.4.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................150
OC1.4.2 HISTORICAL DEMAND DATA ............................................................................................150
OC1.4.3 WEATHER INFORMATION .................................................................................................151
OC1.4.4 INCIDENTS OF MAJOR EVENTS OR ACTIVITIES KNOWN IN ADVANCE ..................................151
OC1.4.5 COMMITTED FLOWS FROM EXTERNAL PARTIES ................................................................151
OC1.4.6 GENERATION FORECASTS FROM EMBEDDED GENERATION ...............................................151
OPERATING CODE NO.2 (OC2): OUTAGE AND OTHER RELATED PLANNING .......................152
OC2.1 INTRODUCTION, OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE .......................................................................................152
OC2.2 OC2.2 SUBMISSION OF PLANNED OUTAGE SCHEDULES BY USERS .................................................152
OC2.2.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................152
OC2.2.2 INTERCONNECTED PARTIES .............................................................................................152
OC2.3 OC2.3 PLANNING OF GENERATION OUTAGES ................................................................................152
OC2.3.1 PREPARATION OF GENERATION OUTAGE PLAN FROM 5 YEARS AHEAD TO 1 YEAR AHEAD..152
OC2.3.2 UNPLANNED AND FORCED OUTAGES ...............................................................................154
OC2.4 PLANNING OF TRANSMISSION OUTAGES.........................................................................................155
OC2.4.1 PREPARATION OF TRANSMISSION OUTAGE PLAN FROM 3 YEARS AHEAD TO 1 YEAR AHEAD155
OC2.4.2 UNPLANNED, EMERGENCY, FORCED OUTAGES AND PLANNED OUTAGES CHANGES ..........156
OC2.5 PROGRAMMING PHASE ...................................................................................................................158
OC2.6 LIVE APPARATUS WORKING REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................159
OC2.6.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................160
OC2.6.2 SCHEDULED LIVE APPARATUS WORKING .........................................................................160
OC2.6.3 UNPLANNED LIVE APPARATUS WORKING .........................................................................160
OC2.6.4 LIVE APPARATUS WORKING AT THE REQUEST OF THE GSO ..............................................161
OC2.7 DATA EXCHANGE ...........................................................................................................................161
OC2.8 NOTICES FOR INADEQUATE GENERATION CAPACITY TO MEET DEMAND .......................................161
OC2.8.1 IDENTIFICATION OF RISK OF INADEQUATE GENERATION CAPACITY TO MEET DEMAND......161
OC2.8.2 PROGRAMMING DURING PERIOD OF INADEQUATE GENERATION CAPACITY ......................162
OC2.9 WEEKLY OPERATIONAL PLAN ........................................................................................................163
OPERATING CODE 2 APPENDIX 1 – GENERATION PARAMETERS REQUIRED FOR OPERATIONAL PURPOSES .....165
OPERATING CODE 2 APPENDIX 2 – GENERATION PARAMETERS –GENERATOR PERFORMANCE CHART...........168
OPERATING CODE 2 APPENDIX 3 – CCGT MODULE MATRIX – EXAMPLE FORM ............................................169
OPERATING CODE 2 APPENDIX 4 – POWER PARK MODULE PLANNING MATRIX – EXAMPLE FORM ................170
OPERATING CODE NO.3 (OC3): OPERATING RESERVES AND RESPONSE ..............................171
OC3.1 INTRODUCTION, OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE .......................................................................................171
OC3.2 TYPES OF OPERATING RESERVES ...................................................................................................171
OC3.2.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................171
OC3.2.2 SPINNING RESERVE .........................................................................................................171
OC3.2.3 NON SPINNING RESERVE..................................................................................................173
OC3.3 PROVISION OF OPERATING RESERVES ............................................................................................173
OC3.4 DATA REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................174
OC3.5 OPERATING RESERVES FROM INTERCONNECTED SYSTEMS ............................................................174
OPERATING CODE NO.4 (OC4): DEMAND CONTROL .....................................................................176
OC4.1 INTRODUCTION, OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE .......................................................................................176
OC4.2 PROCEDURE FOR NOTIFICATION OF DEMAND CONTROL.................................................................176
OC4.3 PROCEDURE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF DEMAND CONTROL ...........................................................177
OC4.4 UNDER-FREQUENCY LOAD SHEDDING ...........................................................................................178
OC4.5 UNDER-VOLTAGE LOAD SHEDDING ...............................................................................................179
OC4.6 EMERGENCY MANUAL LOAD SHEDDING OR DISCONNECTION .......................................................180
OC4.7 ROTA DEMAND CONTROL FOR MANAGING LONGER TERM EMERGENCIES ....................................181
OC4.8 SCHEDULING AND DISPATCH ..........................................................................................................182
OPERATING CODE NO.5 (OC5): OPERATIONAL LIAISON ............................................................183
OC5.1 INTRODUCTION, OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE .......................................................................................183
OC5.2 OPERATIONAL LIAISON TERMS ......................................................................................................183
OC5.3 PROCEDURES FOR OPERATIONAL LIAISON .....................................................................................183
OC5.4 REQUIREMENTS TO NOTIFY ............................................................................................................184
OC5.4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................................184
OC5.4.2 SITUATIONS REQUIRING NOTIFICATIONS ..........................................................................184
OC5.4.3 FORM OF NOTIFICATION .................................................................................................185
OC5.4.4 TIMING OF NOTIFICATION ...............................................................................................185
OC5.4.5 OPERATIONAL COMMUNICATION .....................................................................................186
OC5.5 SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS .................................................................................................................186
OC5.6 GSO SYSTEM WARNINGS ...............................................................................................................187
OC5.6.1 ROLES OF GSO SYSTEM WARNINGS .................................................................................187
OC5.6.2 RECIPIENTS OF GSO SYSTEM WARNINGS .........................................................................187
OC5.6.3 PREPARATORY ACTION ....................................................................................................188
OC5.6.4 TYPES OF GSO SYSTEM WARNINGS..................................................................................188
OC5.6.5 ISSUANCE OF SYSTEM WARNINGS .....................................................................................189
OC5.6.6 CANCELLATION OF GSO SYSTEM WARNING .....................................................................190
OC5.6.7 GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF GSO SYSTEM WARNINGS ......................................................191
OC5.7 PROCEDURE FOR INFORMATION FLOW DURING COMMISSIONING AND COMPLIANCE TESTS ..........191
OC5.7.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................191
OC5.7.2 NOTIFICATION ................................................................................................................191
OC5.7.3 FINAL CONFIRMATION .....................................................................................................193
OC5.7.4 EXECUTION ....................................................................................................................193
OPERATING CODE NO.6 (OC6): SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT REPORTING ...................................195
OC6.1 INTRODUCTION, OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE .......................................................................................195
OC6.2 PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................................................195
OC6.2.1 PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS...................................................195
OC6.2.2 SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT REPORT ......................................................................................196
OPERATING CODE NO.7 (OC7): EMERGENCY OPERATIONS ......................................................198
OC7.1 INTRODUCTION, OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE .......................................................................................198
OC7.2 PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................................................198
OC7.2.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................198
GD.1 General
GD.1.1 This part of the Additional Code provides the definitions of terms used in the Grid
Code.
Term Definition
1000 Wh = 1 kWh
1000 kWh = 1 MWh
1000 MWh = 1 GWh
1000 GWh = 1 TWh
Active Power means the product of voltage and the in-phase component of
alternating current measured in units of watts and standard
multiples thereof, i.e.:
1000 Watts = 1 kW
1000 kW = 1 MW
1000 MW = 1 GW
1000 GW = 1 TW
Active Power means the Active Power output held in reserve by part loading of a
Reserve Generating Module equal to the difference between the full output
capability and the part loaded output.
Term Definition
Additional means the additional output obtainable from Power Station and
Generation Interconnection Transfers in excess of the setpoint issued from the
Unit Schedule or from the Interconnection Transfer.
Ancillary Service means a service, other than the generation of electricity, which is
used to operate a stable and secure Grid System including
Reactive Power, Operating Reserve, Frequency Control and Black
Start Capability.
Annual Peak means the highest electricity demand in megawatts (MW) recorded
Demand Condition by the Grid System Operator or forecasted by the Single Buyer in
any one (1) year under the prevailing system conditions.
Apparatus means any electrical apparatus and includes the device or fitting in
which a conductor is used, or of which it forms part of.
Apparent Power means the product of voltage and current measured in units of
voltamperes and standard multiples thereof, in an AC system i.e.:
1000 VA = 1 kVA
1000 kVA = 1 MVA
Term Definition
Associated User means a User who does not own a Metering Installation but has
fiscal and contractual interest in the test results or data flowing from
the Metering Installation, and also includes a Consumer who has
such an interest.
Authority for Access means an authority issued by the owner of a site which grants the
holder the right to unaccompanied access to sites containing
exposed High Voltage (HV) conductors.
Term Definition
Automatic Switching means any switching equipment which carries out automatic
Equipment switching of Plant, Apparatus and Equipment based upon a pre-
arranged set of instructions, sequence and timing.
Auxiliary Gas means a Gas Turbine engine driving a Generating Unit which can
Turbine supply a Unit Board or Station Board, which can start without an
electrical power supply from outside the Power Station within which
it is situated.
Auxiliary Diesel means a diesel engine driving a Generating Unit which can supply
Engine a Unit Board or Station Board, which can start without an electrical
power supply from outside the Power Station within which it is
situated.
Availability means a measure (or the length) of time for which a Generating
Module, transmission line, or any other system component or
facility is capable of providing service when energised, irrespective
of whether or not it is actually in service.
Availability means the period beginning at 00:00 and ending at 24:00 hours on
Declaration Period the Schedule Day.
Term Definition
Availability Notice means a notice given by each Generator to the GSO and Single
Buyer in relation to each Centrally Dispatched Generating Unit.
Average Conditions means the combination of weather elements within a period of time
that is the average of the observed values of those weather
elements during equivalent periods over many years.
Billing Period means the period of one (1) calendar month for fiscal settlement
defined in the relevant agreement.
Billing System means the assets of the Single Buyer, systems and procedures for
the calculation in accordance with the billing rules of payments
which become due thereunder, as modified from time to time.
Black Start means the procedure necessary for a recovery from a Total
Blackout or Partial Blackout of the Grid System. It is initiated by
the GSO or by a party authorized by the GSO and progressed
under the direction of the GSO.
Black Start means the ability of a Power Station equipped for Black Start
Capability capability, that is the capability to Start – Up at least one of its
Generating Units from total Shutdown and to energise a part of
the Grid System and to be synchronized to the Grid System upon
Term Definition
instruction from the GSO, within a set time period agreed with the
GSO, without any external electrical power supply.
Black Start means a Black Start Test carried out on a Generating Unit, at a
Generating Unit Test Black Start Power Station while the Black Start Power Station
remains unconnected to an external electrical supply.
Black Start Power means a Power Station which is registered by the Single Buyer
Station and the GSO, pursuant to the relevant Agreement, as having a
Black Start Capability.
Black Start Power means a Black Start Test carried out by a Generator with a Black
Station Test Start Power Station, on the instructions of the GSO, in order to
demonstrate that a Black Start Power Station has a Black Start
Capability while the Black Start Power Station is disconnected
from all external electrical supplies.
Black Start Test means a test of the Black Start Capability of a Generating
Module or a Power Station according to OC10.
Capacity Allocation means the amount in MW allocated on a half hourly basis for a day,
by GSO for a cross-border exchange to a foreign company or a
User of the Grid System of Malaysia.
Term Definition
Caution Notice means a written safety notice clearly visible to personnel affixed
near an isolating device to warn of the state of the isolating device
with respect to safety.
CCGT Module means a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Module, which refers to
a collection of Generating Units (registered as a CCGT Module
under the PC) comprising one or more Gas Turbine Units (or other
gas based engine units) and one or more Steam Units where, in
normal operation, the waste heat from the Gas Turbines is passed
to the water/steam system of the associated Steam Unit or Steam
Units and where the component Units within the CCGT Module
are directly connected by steam or hot gas lines that enable those
Units to contribute to the efficiency of the combined cycle operation
of the CCGT Module.
CCGT Module means a matrix in the form set out in OC2 showing the combination
Planning Matrix of CCGT Units within a CCGT Module that would be running in
relation to any given MW output.
CDGU Two Shifting means the Two Shifting Limit of a Centrally Dispatched
Limit Generating Unit.
Central Dispatch means the process of Real-Time Scheduling and issuing of direct
operational instructions by the GSO to Generating Modules,
Energy Storage Units and Aggregators.
Chairperson means the chairperson of the Grid Code for Peninsular Malaysia
Committee.
Charge means the process by which a BESS imports electrical energy from
the Grid System and store the energy in its batteries.
Term Definition
Check Meter means a Meter, other than a Main Meter, used as a back-up
source of Metering Data for certain types of Metering
Installations.
Check Metering Data means the Data recorded by and stored in a Check Metering
Installation.
Circuit Breaker Fail means the protection system installed to automatically open other
Protection circuit breakers that can isolate a transmission circuit or equipment
when the main circuit breaker installed for that purpose fails to
operate correctly in response to a signal received from the
associated Main or Back-up Protection.
Commissioning means the activity undertaken by the Grid Owner, User or the
GSO to prepare Plant, Apparatus, Equipment or System for
connection to and operation within the Grid System.
Committed Project means the data relating to a User Development submitted by the
Data User to the Grid Owner, and to the Single Buyer once the relevant
Agreement for connection to the Grid System is signed.
Completion Date means the date when a User is expected to connect to or start
using the Grid System.
Term Definition
Compliance Test means a test or a series of tests for establishing the compliance of
a Plant or Apparatus or system with the relevant clauses of the
Grid Code and any additional clauses in the relevant Agreement.
Connection means the application made by a User to the Grid Owner and
Application GSO for connection of Plant, Apparatus or Equipment or a User
System to the Grid System or User System.
Connection Point means the agreed point of connection established between the
Grid System or a Network Operator’s System or the User’s
System, as the case may be, and the User seeking connection to
any one of those systems.
Connection Site means a Grid Owner Site or a User Site, as the case may be.
Constrained means the Unit Schedule after all the Transmission Constraints
Schedule are fully taken into account.
Consumer Demand means the electricity Demand of an individual, a group or all of the
Consumers on the Peninsular Malaysian Power System.
Term Definition
Control Calls means a telephone call whose destination and/or origin is a key on
the control desk telephone keyboard at the GSO Control Centre
and that has the right to exercise priority over (i.e., disconnect) a
call of a lower status.
Control Centre means a location used for the purpose of control and operation of
the Grid System or a User System other than a Generator’s
System.
Control Operation means the continuous real time control activity undertaken for
coordinated control of the Grid System.
Control Person means the alternative term for Safety Coordinator only on the Site
Responsibility Schedule.
Control Room means the main room at a Control Centre where the Control
Engineer undertake the control activities for operating the specific
Plant, Apparatus, Equipment, User System or Grid System.
Critical Assets means the facilities, systems and equipment which, if destroyed,
degraded or otherwise declared unavailable, would affect the
reliability or operability of the Grid system.
Critical Incident means an incident which may prejudice the safety or security of the
Grid System and may potentially lead to widespread disruption of
electricity supplies.
Term Definition
Critical System means the cyber assets essential to the reliable operation of critical
asset. Critical System consists of those cyber assets that have at
least one of the following characteristics:
(a) the cyber asset uses a routable protocol to communicate
outside the electronic security perimeter;
(b) the cyber asset uses a routable protocol within a control
centre; or
(c) the cyber asset is dial-up accessible.
Cyber Attack means any attempt with malicious intent to gain access to network
and information systems which may cause an incident where
damages, disruptions or dysfunctionalities occur.
Cyber Resilience means the ability to anticipate, withstand, adapt to and recover from
adverse conditions, stresses, attacks, or compromises on systems
that use or are enabled by cyber resources.
Term Definition
Cybersecurity means any real or suspected adverse cyber security event that
Incident violates, explicitly or implicitly, cybersecurity policy of GSO or the
Users resulting in unauthorized access, denial of service or
disruption, unauthorized use of computer resource for processing
or storage of information or changes to data or information without
authorization, leading to harm to the power grid or its critical
subsectoral elements such as Generation, Transmission and
Distribution.
Cybersecurity Policy means documented set of business rules and processes for
protecting information, computer resources, networks, devices,
Industrial Control Systems and other OT resources.
Cybersecurity means the requirements that entities define for new or updated ICT
Procurement Equipment during procurement.
Requirements
Cyber Threat means any potential circumstance, event or action that could
damage, disrupt or otherwise adversely impact network and
information systems, the users of such systems and other persons.
Damping Ratio means a term used to describe the rate at which the amplitude of
a Power System oscillation frequency will decay after a
disturbance.
Data Collection means the data collection system for use in the calculation of
System payments due for electricity supplied or received.
Data Consistency means the rules relating to consistency of data submitted under the
Rules SDCs, to be applied by the Single Buyer under the Grid Code to
data used in the software of the Single Buyer to prepare the Unit
Schedule.
Data Entry Terminal means a functional unit of a data station accommodated by each
User at points agreed by the User and GSO for the purposes of
information exchange with GSO.
Term Definition
Data Logger means a form of a data recorder which records and stores large
amounts of measurement data at specific time intervals which can
be locally and remotely interrogated.
DRC means Data Registration Code, which refers to the Part of the
Grid Code which is identified as the Data Registration Code.
Data Validity and means the rules relating to validity of data, and default data to be
Default Rules applied, in relation to data submitted under the SDC’s, by the
Single Buyer under the Grid Code to data used in the software of
the Single Buyer to prepare the Unit Schedule.
Term Definition
Demand Control means any methods of achieving a Demand reduction as set out
in OC.4.
OC4 means Demand Control, which refers to the Part of the Operating
Codes of this Grid Code which is identified as the Demand
Control.
Demand Response means the action resulting from management of the electricity
Demand in response to supply conditions. Aggregators providing
Demand Response are subject to Central Dispatch.
Demand Forecast means Demand Forecast, which refers to the Part of the
Operating Codes of this Grid Code which is identified as the
Demand Forecast (OC1).
Demand Reduction means the reduction in Demand that must be implemented by each
User upon the instruction received from the GSO under specific
Grid System operational conditions.
Demand Reduction means the size of the demand that can be reduced by a User upon
Block instruction by the GSO or through equipment operated the GSO
Control Centre.
Designed Minimum means the output (in whole MW) below which a Dispatch Unit has
Operating Level no High Frequency Response capability.
De-Synchronize means the instruction issued by the GSO to a Generator for taking
off a Generating Module off the Grid System or User System.
De-Synchronizing The act of taking a Generating Unit or Module off the Grid
System or User System to which it has been Synchronized, by
opening any connecting circuit breaker and the term De-
Synchronizing shall be construed accordingly.
Detailed Planning means detailed additional data that the Grid Owner requires under
Data the PC in support of Standard Planning Data. Generally, it is first
supplied once a relevant Agreement is concluded.
Discharge means the process when a BESS exports electrical energy to the
Grid System
Term Definition
Dispatch means the issue by the GSO of instructions for Power Station to
achieve specific Active Power and/or Reactive Power or target
voltage levels within the Unit Scheduling and Dispatch
Parameters and by stated times.
Dispatch Parameters has the same meaning as Unit Schedule and Dispatch
Parameters.
Dispatch Ramp Rate means the rate at which a Generating Module is dispatched to
increase or decrease its output by the GSO Control Centre.
Distribution Network means the system consisting (wholly or mainly) of electric lines
which are owned or operated by a Distribution Licensee
(Distributor) and used for the distribution of electricity from Grid
Supply Points or Generating Modules or other entry points to the
point of delivery to Customers or other Distributors.
Distributor means any licensee connected to the Grid System and distributes
electricity for the purpose of enabling a supply to be given to any
premises.
Term Definition
Electricity Industry means any party associated with the generation, transmission,
distribution and use of electrical energy and the institutions related
to the governance thereof.
Electronic Security means the logical border surrounding a network to which the Cyber
Perimeter Systems of Power Supply System are connected using a routable
protocol.
Embedded means being a part of a User System but not directly connected to
the Grid System.
Energy (Active and Carrying the meaning of Electrical Energy see definitions of
Reactive) Active and Reactive Energy.
Term Definition
Energy Storage Unit means any Plant and/or Apparatus, including BESS that is able
to store energy by importing it from the Grid and to deliver energy
by exporting it to the Grid.
Engineering means the documents referred to as such and issued by the former
Recommendation Electricity Council (prior to 1990) in UK and the present Energy
Network Association.
Excitation Loop means the closed loop control portion of the Excitation System
controlling the Generating Unit terminal Voltage.
Term Definition
Excitation System means the equipment providing the field current of a machine
(Generating Unit), including all regulating and control elements,
as well as field discharge or suppression equipment and protective
devices.
Exciter means the source of the electrical power providing the field current
of a synchronous machine (Generating Unit).
Fast Load or Deload means the capability to adjust active power output rapidly to
preserve security of grid system in the event of system emergency.
Term Definition
Fault Current means the time interval from fault inception until the end of the
Interruption Time break time of the circuit breaker (as declared by the manufacturer).
Fault Disconnection in cases where no Grid Owner, circuit breaker is provided at the
Facilities User’s connection voltage, the facilities provided by the User to trip
the User’s circuit breakers and the higher voltage circuit breakers
of the Grid Owner to isolate faults on the User system or the Grid
System.
Final Report means the report prepared by the User after satisfactory
completion of Compliance Tests and submitted to the Single
Buyer, Grid Owner and GSO.
Five Minute Reserve means the component of the Operating Reserve that is fully
available within five (5) minutes from the time of Frequency fall or
a Dispatch instruction pursuant to SDC2, and which is sustainable
for a period of four (4) hours.
Fluctuating Loads means the Loads connected to the Grid System or User System
exhibiting non-linear and/or randomly varying and/or special
characteristics which may cause violation of the Power Quality
Standards at the Connection Point and/or materially and
adversely affect other Users or normal operation of Plant,
Apparatus and Equipment connected to the Grid System or User
System and may require installation of special measures or
operational restrictions to mitigate or eliminate their adverse
effects.
Term Definition
Forecast Data means the items of Standard Planning Data and Detailed
Planning Data that will always be forecast.
Forecast Demand means the forecast Demand of MW and MVAr of electricity (i.e.,
both Active and Reactive Power), by the Grid Owner aggregating
the demand forecasts submitted by the Users and taking economic
factors affecting electricity use into account.
Frequency Sensitive means an operating mode which will result in Active Power output
Mode changing, in response to a change in System Frequency, in a
direction that assists the recovery to Target Frequency, by
operating so as to provide Primary Response and/or Secondary
Response and/or High Frequency Response.
Gas Turbine Unit means a Generating Unit driven by a gas turbine (for instance by
an aeroengine) as its prime mover.
Gas Zone Diagram means a single line diagram showing boundaries of, and interfaces
between, gas insulated HV Apparatus modules which comprise
part, or the whole, of a substation at a Connection Site, together
with the associated stop valves and gas monitors required for the
safe operation of the Grid System or the User System, as the
case may be.
Generating Unit Unless otherwise provided in the Grid Code, means any Plant
and/or Apparatus that produces electricity.
Term Definition
Generation Capacity means the total installed Power Station capacity connected to the
Power System.
Generation means the annual report submitted by the Single Buyer to the
Development Plan Commission calculating the generation capacity requirements for
the next ten (10) years in accordance with the Generation
Reliability Standard.
Generator’s Control means the point from which the Power Station of a Generator is
Point physically controlled.
Generator’s Control means the room used for the purpose of control and operation of a
Room Generator’s Power Station.
Generator’s Power means the Power Station owned, operated, and maintained by a
Station specific Generator.
Generator means a diagram which shows the MW and MVAr capability limits
Performance Chart within which a Generating Module will be expected to operate
under system steady state operational conditions.
Term Definition
Good Industry means the exercise of a degree of skill, diligence, prudence and
Practice foresight that would reasonably and ordinarily be expected from a
skilled and experienced operator engaged in a similar field under
the same or similar circumstances.
Grid Code means a document that sets out the principles governing the
relationship between the GSO, Commission, Grid Owner, Single
Buyer and all Users of the Grid System.
Grid Code Dispute means the procedure for resolution of Grid Code related disputes
Resolution given in the General Conditions of this Grid Code.
Procedure
Grid Code Effective means the date at which the Grid Code becomes effective.
Date
GCPM means the Grid Code for Peninsular Malaysia. See Grid Code.
Grid Owner means the party that owns the high voltage backbone Grid System
and is responsible for maintaining adequate Grid capacity in
Term Definition
Grid Owner Site means a Site owned or occupied pursuant to a lease, licence, or
other agreement by the Grid Owner in which there is a
Connection Point. For the avoidance of doubt, a site owned by a
User but occupied by the Grid Owner as aforesaid, is a Grid
Owner Site.
Grid Supply Point means A point of supply from the Grid System to Distributors,
Network Operators or Grid Connected Customers.
Grid System means the system consisting (wholly or mainly) of high voltage
electric lines (132kV and above) owned by the Grid Owner and
used for the transmission of electricity from one Power Station to
a sub-station or to another Power Station or between sub-stations
or to or from any External Interconnection, and includes any
Plant and Apparatus and meters owned by the Grid Owner and
Energy Storage Units, which can be owned by the Grid Owner,
in connection with the transmission of electricity.
Grid System means any abnormal System condition that requires automatic or
Emergency immediate manual action to prevent or limit loss of transmission
facilities or generation supply that could adversely affect the
reliability of the Grid System.
GSO Control Centre means the Control Centre from which the GSO directs the control
of the Peninsular Malaysia Power System
GSO System means the Warning related to Grid System operation issued by
Warning the GSO to the Users.
Term Definition
High Speed Delayed means the process of automatic reclosure of circuit breakers
Auto Reclosing clearing or isolating a fault quickly, after a specific time usually less
than three (3) seconds, in the expectation that the fault is of
transitory nature to affect rapid restoration of power flow.
HV Generator means the Plant and Apparatus connected at the same voltage
Connection as that of the Grid System including User’s circuits, the higher
voltage windings of User’s transformers and associated
connection Plant and Apparatus.
Hydro Unit means a Generating Unit where the prime movers and/or driving
turbines are driven by water.
Term Definition
Import means the supply of Power or Energy into the Grid System from
an Externally Interconnected Party.
Inadequate System means a condition when the GSO determines that there is
Margin inadequate generation margin to meet Demand.
Instructor Facilities means an outstation instruction panel which gives at least sixteen
(16) bits electronic signals with an audible alarm and acknowledge
facilities to return message acknowledgement to the GSO Control
Centre.
Term Definition
Intermittent Power means the primary source of power for a Generating Unit that
Source cannot be considered as controllable, e.g,. wind or solar.
Key-Safe Key means a key use to lock and unlock the Key Safe for
implementation of the Safety Procedure in OC8.
Term Definition
Largest Power means the risk to the Grid System presented by the disconnection
Infeed Loss Risk of the largest Generating Unit or transmission line or
Interconnection carrying the largest amount of power in terms of
resulting system Frequency deviation.
Least Cost Dispatch means Dispatch of Generation, Energy Storage Units and
Aggregators and Demand Response that results in Least Cost
Operation of the Grid System, on the day, taking into account all
factors specified in SDC1.
Least Cost Unit means the schedule of Generation, Energy Storage Units,
Schedule Aggregators and Demand Response prepared for the following
day that, at the time of preparation, would result in Least Cost
Operation of the Grid System, taking into account all factors
specified in SDC1, if Dispatched the following day.
Least Cost means the Operation of the Grid System at minimum cost, taking
Operation into account all factors included in SDC1 and any other factors (for
example constraint costs) that may influence these costs.
Licence means any licence granted to any User under the Act.
Licence Standards means the standards relating to the reliability, security and quality
of electricity supply prepared by the Licensee pursuant to the
Licence approved by the Commission.
Load Shedding means the Disconnection of Load from the Grid System for the
purpose of Demand Control.
Term Definition
Local Safety means the instructions on each User Site and Grid Owner Site,
Instructions approved by Manager of the relevant User or Grid Owner, setting
out the methods of achieving the objectives of User’s or Grid
Owner’s Safety Rules, as the case may be, to ensure the safety
of personnel carrying out work or testing on Plant and/or
Apparatus on which his Safety Rules apply and, in the case of a
User, any other document on a User Site containing rules
regarding maintaining or securing the isolating position of an
Isolating Device, maintaining a physical separation or
maintaining, securing the position of an Earthing Device.
Long Term Flicker means a value derived from twelve (12) successive measurements
Severity of Short-Term Flicker Severity (over a two-hour period) and a
calculation of the cube root of the mean sum of the cubes of twelve
(12) individual measurements, as further set out in Engineering
Recommendation P28.
Loss of Excitation means a term referring to the protection system installed for
Protection detecting the loss of excitation supply to a Generating Unit and
disconnecting the Generating Unit from the Grid System or a
User System upon detection of such a condition.
Term Definition
Main Meter means the main constituent part present in each Metering
Installation, which provides Metering Data for Settlement
purposes.
Main Range means the mountain range spanning the Peninsular Malaysia.
Malaysian Electricity means all parties involved in the electricity sector in Malaysia and
Supply Industry the overall organization of this sector.
Manager means a manager who has been duly authorized to sign Site
Responsibility Schedules on behalf of the User.
MC means Metering Code, which refers to that Part of the Grid Code
which is identified as the Metering Code (MC).
Term Definition
Metering Data means the metering data obtained from a Metering Installation,
and/or processed data or substituted data that is used for
Settlement purposes.
Metering Database means a database that contains the Metering Register and the
Metering Data.
Metering Installation means a Meter and the associated current transformers, voltage
transformers, metering protection equipment including alarms, LV
electrical circuitry and associated data collectors, related to the
measurement of Active Energy and/or Reactive Energy and/or
Active Power and/or Reactive Power, as the case may be.
Minimum Generation means the minimum output of a Power Station under which it can
stably operate.
Minister means the Minister for the time being charged with the
responsibility for matters relating to the supply of electricity.
Term Definition
Network Data means the data to be provided by the Grid Owner and GSO to
Users or by the Users to the Grid Owner and GSO as the case
may be.
Network Operator means a person with a User System directly connected to the Grid
System to which Customers and/or Power Stations (not forming
part of the Grid System) are connected, acting in its capacity as
an operator of the User System, but shall not include a person
acting in the capacity of an Externally Interconnected Party, nor
of a Distributor.
Nominated Fuel means the main fuel of a Power Station nominated by the Grid
Owner based upon the calculations made in preparing the
Generation Development Plan.
Term Definition
Non-Spinning means the reserve that is not spinning but available to start within
Reserve its starting parameters.
Normal CCGT means a CCGT Module other than a Range CCGT Module.
Module
Normal Operating means the operating condition of the Grid System when the
Condition voltage and frequency at all points on the system are within their
normal limits and the system is secure against outages within
Transmission System Reliability Standards.
Novel Unit means a tidal, wave, wind, geothermal, biomass or any similar,
Generating Unit.
NTF means Notified Transmission Flows, which refers to the part of the
Net Transfer Capacity, which is used by the already accepted
transfer contracts at the studied time frame.
On-Line Fuel means the fuel changeover functional requirements of a dual fuel
Changeover or main and standby fuel Power Station specified by the GSO and
Single Buyer.
OCs means Operating Codes, which refers to that Part of the Grid
Code that is identified as the Operating Codes.
Term Definition
Term Definition
Operating Reserve means the additional output from the Generating Module or the
reduction in Demand, which must be realisable in real-time
operation to respond in order to contribute to containing and
correcting any System Frequency fall to an acceptable level in the
event of a loss of generation or a loss of import from an External
Interconnection or mismatch between generation and Demand.
Operational Control means the Operational Control Phase follows on from the
Phase Programming Phase and covers the period down to real time.
Operational Effect means any effect on the operation of the relevant System which
will or may cause the Grid System or other User System to
operate (or be at a materially increased risk of operating) differently
to the way in which they would or may have normally operated in
the absence of that effect.
Term Definition
Operational means the Procedure followed during real time operation of the
Procedure Grid System included in that Part of the Grid Code which is
identified as the Operating Codes.
Term Definition
Orange Warning means a System Warning issued by the GSO that is related to the
system operating conditions when there may be a high risk of
Demand Control.
Outage Plan means a plan prepared by the GSO that describes the planned
Generation and/or Transmission outages for the different
Operational Planning timescales.
Output Usable means the portion of Registered Capacity which is not unavailable
due to a Planned Outage or breakdown. For a Power Park
Module, Output Usable also depends upon the Intermittent
Power Source being at a level which would enable the Power
Park Module to generate at Registered Capacity.
Outstation Interface means the telecontrol equipment for data collection and data
Equipment exchange with GSO Control Center, such as RTU, Gateway and
control center master system.
Part Load means the condition of a Dispatch Unit which is Loaded but is not
running at its full Availability.
Part (of the Grid means individual self-contained chapters or sections of the Grid
Code) Code addressing specific subject areas.
Term Definition
Peak Demand means the Grid or Power System conditions pertaining to the peak
Conditions System Demand.
Peninsular Malaysia means the peak MW demand of the day for the year for the total
Maximum Demand Peninsular Malaysian Grid System.
Peninsular Malaysia means the minimum MW demand of the day for the year for the
Minimum Demand total Peninsular Malaysian Grid System.
Phase Unbalance means the difference in the magnitude of the three individual phase
voltages due to the imbalance in the magnitude of the Demand
(Load) connected to each one (1) of the three (3) phases.
PMU means Phasor Measurement Unit, which refers to the sensor that
measures bus voltage angles and frequencies at high sampling
rate.
Planned Outage means an outage of Power Station or of part of the Grid System,
or of part of a User System, co-coordinated by GSO under OC2.
Planning Data means the data associated with the long-term Planning of the Grid
System and for calculation of Generation Adequacy to meet the
Forecast Demand.
PC means Planning Code, which refers to that Part of the Grid Code
which is identified as the Planning Code (PC).
Plant means fixed and movable items used in the generation and/or
supply and/or transmission of electricity, other than Equipment.
Point of Common means the point on the Grid System which is electrically closest to
Coupling the User installation at which either Demands (Loads) are, or may
be, connected.
Point of Connection means an electrical point of connection between the Grid System
and a User’s System.
Term Definition
Power Electronic means the Plant for installation on the Grid System which utilise
Device various types of power electronic devices.
Power Island means Dispatch Units at an isolated Power Station, together with
its local Demand.
Power Park Unit means an individual Generating Unit within a Power Park
Module.
Power Station means the auxiliary Plant enabling normal functioning of a Power
Auxiliaries Station.
Power System means the Grid System and all User System within Peninsular
Malaysia.
Term Definition
Preliminary Project means the Data relating to a proposed User Development at the
Data time the User applies to the Grid Owner for connection to the Grid
System.
Primary Response means the automatic Active Power response. To provide such a
response, to a deviation of the Grid System Frequency which
requires changes in the generator unit output to arrest the fall or
rise of Frequency The quantum of response shall be fully
realisable within ten (10) seconds from the time of frequency
change and fully sustainable for a at least a further twenty (20)
seconds.
Programming Phase means the period between Operational Planning Phase and the
Operational Control Phase. It starts at the eight (8) weeks ahead
stage and ends with the issue of the Unit Schedule for the day
ahead.
Prudent Industry means the exercise of that degree of skill, diligence, prudence and
Practice foresight which would reasonably and ordinarily be expected from
Term Definition
Pumped Storage means a Generator which owns and/or operates any Pumped
Generator Storage Plant.
Range CCGT Module means a CCGT Module where there is a physical connection by
way of a steam or hot gas main between that CCGT Module and
another CCGT Module or other CCGT Modules, which connection
contributes (if open) to efficient modular operation, and which
physical connection can be varied by the operator.
Rated Insulation means the Rated Insulation Levels to which all the insulation on
Levels the Grid System is designed, procured, installed, operated and
maintained.
Rated MVA means the “rating-plate” MVA output of a Generating Unit, being
that output up to which the Generating Unit was designed to
operate (Calculated as specified in British Standard BS EN 60034
– 1: 1995). For Power Park Module, Rated MVA refers to the
nominal rating for the MVA output being the maximum continuous
electric apparent power output which the Power Park Module was
designed to achieve under normal operating conditions
Term Definition
Reactive Power means the product of voltage and current and the sine of the phase
angle between them measured in units of voltamperes reactive and
standard multiples thereof, i.e.:
1000 VAr = 1 kVAr
1000 kVAr = 1 MVAr
Red Warning means a System Warning issued by the GSO related to the
system operating conditions when there may be a Demand
Control imminent.
Registered Capacity In the case of a Generating Unit being something other than that
forming part of a CCGT Module, means the normal full load
capacity of a Generating Unit as declared by the Generator, less
the MW consumed by the Generating Unit through the
Generating Unit's unit transformer when producing the same (the
resultant figure being expressed in whole MW.)
In the case of a CCGT Module, means the normal full load capacity
of a CCGT Module as declared by the Generator, being the Active
Power declared by the Generator as being deliverable by the
CCGT Module at the Connection Point (or in the case of an
Embedded CCGT Module, at the User System Entry Point),
expressed in whole MW.
Term Definition
Registered Data means the items of Standard Planning Data and Detailed
Planning Data which upon connection become fixed (subject to
any subsequent changes).
Relay Setting means the values of parameters defining the appropriate operation
of a Protective Relay within a Protection system.
Responsible means the Manager who have been duly authorized to sign Site
Manager Responsibility Schedules on behalf of the User.
Restoration Plan means a coordinated plan of actions to be carried out to safely and
effectively restore the Grid System back to a normal operating
state following the occurrence of a Blackout.
Retailer The Retailer is a User of the Grid System, who is allowed by the
law to sell electricity to other Users. Retailer can have its own
facilities for generating electricity or buy electricity in bulk and sell
Term Definition
Revenue Metering means the data recorded and stored in the Revenue Metering
Data Installations.
Safety Coordinator means a person nominated by the Grid Owner and each User to
be responsible for the co-ordination of Safety Precautions at each
Connection Point when work (which includes testing) is to be
carried out on a HV Apparatus that necessitates the provision of
Safety Precautions from another System.
Safety Key means a key used to lock and unlock the switching operation of an
isolating device for the implementation of safety precaution in OC8.
Safety Rules means the rules of the Grid Owner or a User that seek to ensure
that persons working on Plant and/or Apparatus to which the rules
apply are safeguarded from hazards arising from the System.
Term Definition
Schedule Day means the period from 00:00 to 24:00 hours in each day as defined
in SDC1.
SDCs means Scheduling and Dispatch Codes, which refers to that Part
of the Grid Code that specifies the Scheduling and Dispatch
process.
Term Definition
SDP Notice means Scheduling and Dispatch Parameter Notice, which refers
to a notice given by a Generator, an Energy Storage Operator or
Aggregator to the GSO and Single Buyer detailing changes to
the Scheduling and Dispatch Parameters of any of its Dispatch
Unit in respect of the following Schedule Day.
Secretary means the Secretary of the Grid Code for Peninsular Malaysia
Committee.
Settlement means the process and procedure for the calculation of payments
that become due under relevant Agreements.
Short Term Flicker means a measure of the visual severity of flicker derived from the
Severity time series output of a flicker meter over a ten (10) minute period
and as such provides an indication of the risk of Customer
complaints as further set out in Engineering Recommendation
P28.
Significant Incident means an Event that the GSO or a User considers have or may
have a significant effect upon the Grid System.
Term Definition
Single Buyer means any person or a unit, department or division forming part of
a licensee who is authorized under subsection 22B(1) of Act 447.
Site Common means the drawings prepared for each Connection Site which
Drawings incorporates Connection Site layout drawings, electrical layout
drawings, common protection/ control drawings and common
services drawings.
Site Responsibility means a schedule containing the information and prepared on the
Schedule basis of the provisions set out in Appendix 1 of the Connection
Code.
Term Definition
Spinning Response means the dynamic MW output response available from the
Generating Unit already synchronized to and operating on the
Grid System.
Stability Limits means the limits that a Generating Unit can be stably operated
within, either in terms of its rotor angle returning to a steady-state
position after a Grid System disturbance or in terms of the
minimum load at which its prime mover can stably operate.
Standard Planning means the general data required by the Grid Owner under the PC.
Data It is generally also the data that the Grid Owner requires from a
new User in a connection application and from an existing User in
an application for a new or varied connection, as reflected in the
PC.
Stand-by Fuel means the fuel defined by the Single Buyer as the stand-by fuel
as part of the relevant Agreement.
Stand-by Fuel Stock means the stock level for the Stand-by Fuel defined by the Single
Buyer as part of the relevant Agreement.
Term Definition
Steam Unit means a Generating Unit whose prime mover converts the heat-
energy in steam into mechanical energy.
Switching Operation means a written document maintained by the GSO and each User
Record of all switching operation carried out in the Grid System and the
User System respectively.
Term Definition
Synchronising means the amount of MW (in whole MW) produced at the moment
Generation of synchronising.
System means any User System and/or the Grid System, as the case may
be.
System Constraint means the limit on the operation of the Grid System due thermal
rating, stability consideration, voltage consideration and other
limits.
System Constrained means the portion of Registered Capacity not available due to a
Capacity System Constraint.
Term Definition
System Constraint means a part of the Grid System which, because of System
Group Constraints, is subject to limits of Active Power which can flow
into or out of that part.
System Stress means the condition of the Grid System when the GSO reasonably
considers that a single credible incident would most probably result
in the occurrence of Power Islands or Partial Blackout or Total
Blackout.
System Warning means a warning issued by the GSO to certain Users to alert the
Users to possible or actual Plant shortage, System Problems
and/or Demand Reductions.
Target Frequency means the Frequency determined by the GSO, in its reasonable
opinion, as the desired operating Frequency of the Power
System. This will normally be 50.00 Hz plus or minus 0.1 Hz,
except in exceptional circumstances as determined by the GSO, in
its reasonable opinion when this may be 49.50 or 50.50 Hz. An
Term Definition
Test Programme means a programme submitted by the Test Proposer to the Grid
Owner, GSO and each User identified by the GSO under OC11,
that states the switching sequence and proposed timings of the
switching sequence, a list of those staff involved in carrying out the
System Test (including those responsible for the site safety) and
such other matters as the GSO deems appropriate.
Test Proposal Notice means the notice submitted by the Test Proposer to the GSO.
Thermal Unit means the Generating Unit where the prime movers and/or driving
turbines are driven by steam or combustion of various fossil fuels.
Total Blackout means the situation existing when all generation has ceased and
there is no electricity supply from External Interconnections and,
therefore, the Power System has shutdown with the result that it
is not possible for the Power System to begin to function again
without GSO's directions relating to a Black Start.
Total Harmonic means the square root of the sum of the squares of all harmonics
Distortion expressed as a percentage of the magnitude of the fundamental.
Harmonic distortion is the departure of a waveform from sinusoidal
shape that is caused by the addition of one or more harmonics to
the fundamental.
Term Definition
to defined tariffs for the use of the grid. The conditions and tariffs
are validated by the Energy Commission.
Term Definition
Two Shifting Limit means the maximum number of times in any Schedule Day that a
CDGU may De-Synchronize (which, for the purpose of this
definition, is deemed to occur at the De-Synchronising time
included in (or which can be calculated from) the Dispatch
instruction.
Under Frequency means an electrical measuring relay intended to operate when its
Relay characteristic quantity the Frequency reaches the relay settings by
a decrease in System Frequency.
Unit Scheduling means the activity of Scheduling the Dispatch Units for operation
the next day in an order to meet the changing Demand over the
twenty four (24) hour period from midnight on the day before to
midnight the next day.
Unit Schedule means a statement, prepared and issued by the Single Buyer
under SDC1, of which Dispatch Units and Interconnector
Transfers may be required to ensure, so far as possible, the
integrity of the Grid System, the security and quality of supply and
that there is sufficient generation to meet Demand to the possible
extent at all times, together with an appropriate margin of reserve.
Unit Scheduling and means the parameters listed in SDC1 under the heading Unit
Dispatch Parameters Scheduling and Dispatch Parameters relating to Dispatch
Units.
Unplanned Outage means an outage of Power Station or of part of the Grid System,
or of part of a User System, that has not been planned under OC2.
Term Definition
User means a term utilised in various sections of the Grid Code to refer
to the persons using the Grid System, as more particularly
identified in each section of the Grid Code concerned. In the
Preface and the General Conditions the term means any person
to whom the Grid Code applies.
User Development In the PC this means either User's Plant and/or Apparatus that is
to be connected to the Grid System, or a Modification relating to
a User's Plant and/or Apparatus already connected to the Grid
System, or a proposed new connection or Modification to the
connection within the User System.
User's Plant and/or means the Plant and/or Apparatus owned or operated by a User.
Apparatus
User's Safety Rules means the Safety Rules prepared and implemented by a User at
the User Sites.
Term Definition
User's Safety Rules means the rules of a User that seek to ensure that persons working
on Plant and/or Apparatus to which the rules apply are
safeguarded from hazards arising from the User’s System.
Term Definition
Weekly Operational means a statement issued by the GSO each week (to Generators,
Plan as set out in OC4) of specific requirements to enable the GSO to
operate the Grid System within the requirements of the Licence
Standards.
PC.1 Preamble
PC.1.1 The Grid Code is a code developed and issued by the Commission. The Grid Code
is composed by a Main Code, containing the main provisions structuring the
purpose, the scope, the governance and some general requirements, and by
additional codes, containing the specific technical rules for different subjects
related to the operation of the Grid system.
PC.1.2 According to section 50A of the Electricity Supply 1990 [Act 447], the Commission
may develop and issue such additional codes as it deems fit and expedient or the
Minister may direct from time to time, as the case may be.
PC.2 Amendment
PC.2.1 The Commission may at any time amend, modify, vary or revoke this Code or any
part thereof.
PC.3.1 The provisions of sections MPC.1, MPC.2 and MPC.3 of the Main Code shall apply
to this Planning Code.
PC.4.1 The Grid Owner and the Single Buyer shall apply the Licence Standards relevant
to planning, connection to and development of the Grid System. Potential Users
may request connections to the Grid System which are above or below the
established Licence Standards. In cases where potential Users have requested
connections below the minimum required by the standards, the Grid Owner may
refuse such a connection if it is likely to adversely affect other Users connected to
the system. Requests for connections above the requirements of the Licence
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Standards are subject to agreement between the Grid Owner and the potential
User.
PC.4.2 The Grid Owner shall also apply the Licence Standards in ensuring compatibility
of the connections from the Grid System to Distribution or Network Operator
Systems or User Systems, as the case may be.
PC.4.3 The Users shall also apply, fully consider and comply with the Licence Standards
relevant to planning, connection to and development of the Grid System, in the
development of their own Power Stations, Distribution Networks and User
Systems.
PC.4.4 The Commission may assess the opportunities for connection to and the future
development of the system through the annual System Development Statement.
PC.4.5 The Single Buyer shall, by the end of each calendar year or as requested by the
Commission, produce a System Development Statement presenting for each of
the succeeding ten (10) years the opportunities available for connecting to and
using the Grid System and indicating the parts of the Grid System that are most
suited to new connections and transmission of further quantities of electricity. In
particular the optimal result of location, connection to and potential induced
development or reinforcement of the Grid System of capacity requirements
identified within Generation Adequacy Planning shall be described. This shall take
into account all the developments planned by the Grid Owner and the
developments notified to the Grid Owner by the Users through connection
applications and relevant Agreements.
PC.4.6 The System Development Statement, which is an output from the System
Development Plan, is based on the integration of the Generation Development
Plan and the Transmission Development Plan. The System Development
Statement is under the responsibility of the Single Buyer and is submitted to the
Commission by the Single Buyer. The System Development Statement identifies
and evaluates the opportunities for connection in Peninsular Malaysia. The
document shall include but not limited to the following:
(b) Aggregated load forecast, prepared by and under the responsibility of the
Single Buyer;
(f) Grid System capability, including load flows and system fault levels,
prepared by and under the responsibility of the Grid Owner;
(h) Commentary indicating the parts of the Grid System considered most suited
to new connections and transport of further quantities of electricity, prepared
by and under the responsibility of the Single Buyer. This commentary shall
mention the impact of such new connections on the Transmission System
Plan.
PC.4.8 Grid Owner shall formally consult the GSO for operational considerations to be
taken into account regarding the connection arrangement.
PC.4.10 The completed application form for a Connection Application, or for a variation of
an existing Connection, as the case may be, will be sent to the Grid Owner as
more particularly provided in the application form provided by the Grid Owner.
PC.4.11 Any offer of Connection, made by the Single Buyer, will provide that it must be
accepted by the applicant User within the period stated in the offer, after which the
offer automatically lapses. Acceptance of the offer renders the works relating to
that User Development, reflected in the offer, committed and binds both parties to
the terms of the offer. Within twenty-eight (28) days (or such longer period as the
Single Buyer agrees in consultation with the Grid Owner may agree in any
particular case) of acceptance of the offer the User shall supply the Detailed
Planning Data to the Grid Owner pertaining to the User Development as listed in
DRC.7 Schedules of Planning Data.
PC.5.1 General
PC.5.1.1 The Single Buyer shall annually (or according to the timeline as agreed with the
Commission) prepare the System Development Plan, which shall include the items
as described in PC.4.6 to ensure compliance with the Licence Standards for
submission to the Commission doing so in accordance with the procedures and
data received from Users as described in this PC5 and elsewhere in this Planning
Code and the Data Registration Code.
PC.5.1.2 Each User shall submit Standard Planning Data and Detailed Planning Data, as
more particularly specified in DRC.7. Where the User has more than one
Connection Point then the appropriate data is required for each Connection Point.
PC.5.1.3 Data shall be submitted annually by the Users by the end of January in the current
year “Year 0” and for each year for the ten (10) succeeding years.
PC.5.1.4 The Users shall submit data in writing on “by exception” basis submitting only the
relevant changes to the data from the previous data submission or by declaring
“no change” if this is the case.
PC.5.1.5 It is the responsibility of the User to submit accurate data in relation to its planned
developments and the timescales in which these developments will be
implemented. The Users also have the responsibility of notifying any changes to
their planned developments without waiting for the annual data submission.
PC.5.1.6 In order to enable an agreement to be reached with the User over any changes
and/or developments proposed, the Grid Owner shall notify each User of any
material modifications of their annual Transmission Development Plan
submissions that may concern that User.
PC.5.1.7 To enable Users to model the Grid System in relation to short circuit current
contributions, the Grid Owner is required to submit to Users the Network Data as
listed in DRC.7.11. The data will be submitted in December of each year and will
cover the following five (5) years.
PC.5.2.1 The primary responsibility to forecast the electricity Demand (Load) and electrical
Energy Requirements of customers in their respective areas, rests with the
Distributors and Users with User Systems as specified in the terms of their
respective Licenses. The demand forecasts shall be prepared to include the data
specified in DRC.7.6 and DRC.7.7 and any additional data or clarification that may
be requested by the Grid Owner and/or Single Buyer.
PC.5.2.3 The Distributors and Network Operators and Users with User Systems shall notify
the Single Buyer of any material changes to their forecasts of Demand (Load) and
electrical Energy Requirements at the end of January and at the end of July each
year, as may be requested by the Single Buyer.
PC.5.2.4 The Single Buyer shall fully take the Demand (Load) and Energy that has been
contracted from Externally Interconnected Party into account in the preparation of
the annual System Demand (Load) and Energy Requirements covering the next
ten (10) succeeding years.
PC.5.2.5 It is the responsibility of the User to submit accurate data in relation to its planned
developments and the timescales in which these developments will be
implemented. The Users also have the responsibility of notifying any changes to
their planned developments without waiting for the annual data submission.
PC.5.2.6 In order to enable an agreement to be reached with the User over any changes
and/or developments proposed, the Grid Owner shall notify each User of any
material modifications of their annual Transmission Development Plan
submissions that may concern that User.
PC.5.3.1 Single Buyer is required to annually calculate the generation adequacy and
capacity requirements for the next ten (10) succeeding years and to notify the
Commission of these requirements in a Generation Development Plan.
PC.5.3.2 In annually preparing the generation adequacy and capacity requirements for the
next ten (10) succeeding years, the Single Buyer shall fully take into account the
demand forecast scenarios taking into account the following factors:
(a) the System Demand (Load) and Energy Requirements forecast prepared by
the Single Buyer covering the next ten (10) succeeding years reflecting the
annual load curve;
(b) the amount and nature of the existing Generation Capacity at the time of the
preparation of the calculations, the scheduled and forced outage rates of the
existing Power Station and its scheduled outage programmes and durations
of those outages for maintenance; if scheduled outage provided by Users
does not cover the full 10 years period the Single Buyer will extrapolate
available data provided for the 5 years ahead;
(c) Power Station already approved and under construction and typical
scheduled and forced outage rates and duration of such outages;
(d) the Demand (Load) and Energy that has been contracted by the Single
Buyer from Externally Interconnected Party;
(f) electrical and other forms of energy sale statistics and market share data;
and
PC.5.3.3 In preparing the annual Generation Development Plan, the Single Buyer shall
apply the security and connection criteria included in the Generation Reliability
Standard forming part of the Licence Standards.
PC.5.3.4 In addition to applying the LOLP based Generation Reliability Standard, the Single
Buyer shall also take into account the size of the largest Generating Unit
connected to the system or the largest import across an Interconnection that can
be accommodated on the system.
PC.5.3.5 It is the duty of the Single Buyer and the GSO to carry out calculations that quantify
the technical and financial impact of introducing Generating Unit sizes or
Interconnection import which increases the Largest Power Infeed Loss Risk (due
to the loss of the largest generator or Interconnection import), specified in the
Generation Reliability Standard. This quantification shall evaluate the additional
dynamic Spinning Reserve (to be evaluated by the GSO) that would be required
and an assessment by the GSO as to whether frequency control within the limits
specified in the Transmission Reliability Standards could be achieved under all
possible system demand periods from peak to minimum system load and special
days. The financial impact of the additional dynamic Spinning Reserve that would
be required to meet the particular Demand due to the introduction of Generating
Unit sizes or Interconnection import which increases the Largest Power Infeed
Loss Risk shall be calculated by Single Buyer. The consolidated report will be
prepared by Single Buyer.
PC.5.3.6 In preparing the annual Generation Development Plan, the Single Buyer shall use
appropriate parameters for the existing Power Station submitted in accordance
with the provisions of this PC and data relating to performance and availability of
such plant as continually recorded by the GSO. For any plant, which has yet not
been planned, the Single Buyer shall use typical parameters applicable to such
plant in international practice. The list of data to be used in Single Buyer studies
in relation to the Generation Reliability Standard is included in DRC.7.10.
PC.5.3.7 When assessing the annual Generation Plan, the GSO shall provide the Single
Buyer with results of the calculations of inertia resulting from the expected
generation mix.
PC.5.3.8 When calculating the capacity requirements for the next 10 (ten) following years,
the Single Buyer shall evaluate the optimal location of this capacity requirements
regarding connection to and development or reinforcement of the Grid System.
The Grid Owner and the GSO shall provide relevant information to the Single
Buyer for this analysis.
PC.5.3.9 The Generation Plan elaborated by the Single Buyer should be the result of an
optimization accounting for:
(b) The technical and economic viability for new generation candidates;
PC.5.3.10 The Single Buyer shall consider the transmission network capability and issues
using data provided by the Grid Owner and the GSO, use a relevant software for
multi-node analysis and, when necessary, complement this analysis with a
transmission planning and analysis software.
PC.5.4.1 The Grid Owner shall apply the Licence Standards relevant to planning and
development, in the planning and development of the Grid System. Full application
of the Licence Standards shall be deemed to provide transmission adequacy for
the Grid System and adequacy of connections to generation and demand at the
planning stage by the Grid Owner.
PC.5.4.2 The Grid Owner shall report the compliance of the Grid System with the Licence
Standards on an annual basis to the Commission in a Transmission Development
Plan. The report shall include transmission expansion plans for new connections
and extensions to the Grid System. It shall also include the compliance status of
the Grid System and the reasons for certain cases of non-compliance together
with the proposed remedies and timescales for implementation of those remedies
by the end of December each year.
PC.5.4.3 Each User shall also report the compliance of their User Systems with the
appropriate Licence Standards and their compatibility at the connection points as
well as the adequacy of their connections on an annual basis to the Commission
and the Grid Owner by the end of December each year.
PC.5.4.6 The Grid Owner shall produce every five (5) years a 20-years Transmission
Development Plan to elaborate a long-term assessment of the Grid accounting for
national energy policies. This Plan shall indicate main drivers of the Transmission
PC.6.1 The Planning Data submission must be provided by a User when applying for a
new connection or modifications to an existing connection to the Grid System. This
data shall include any changes to the User System and the operating regime. In
these submissions, the User must always provide Standard Planning Data.
Provision of the Detailed Planning Data shall be at the request and in accordance
with the requirements of the Grid Owner and/or Single Buyer. The notification shall
also include a full timetable for the implementation and effective date at which the
proposed connection or modifications will become fully operational.
PC.6.2 Following receival of an application for connection to the Grid System the Grid
Owner will undertake the necessary studies to enable an offer of connection to be
made by the Single Buyer within three (3) months of receival of the Standard
Planning Data.
PC.6.3 The magnitude and complexity of any Grid System extension or reinforcement will
vary according to the nature, location and timing of the proposed User
Development which is the subject of the connection application and it may be
necessary for the Grid Owner to carry out additional more extensive system
studies to better evaluate the impact of the proposed User Development on the
Grid System. Where in the opinion of the Grid Owner such additional more
detailed studies are necessary to ensure the security of the Grid System the
connection offer may indicate the areas that require more detailed analysis and
before such additional studies are required, the User shall indicate whether it
wishes the Grid Owner to undertake the studies necessary to proceed to enable
the Single Buyer to make a revised offer within the three (3) month period normally
allowed or such extended period which the Grid Owner may consider necessary.
PC.6.4 To enable the Grid Owner to carry out the necessary detailed system studies
mentioned above, the User may, at the request of the Grid Owner, be required to
provide some or all of the Detailed Planning Data stated in DRC Schedule 7
immediately after providing the Grid Owner with the Standard Planning Data,
provided that the Grid Owner can reasonably demonstrate that it is relevant and
necessary.
PC.7.1 General
PC.7.1.1 It is the responsibility of the User to submit accurate data in relation to its planned
developments and the timescales in which these developments will be
implemented. The Users also have the responsibility of notifying any changes to
their planned developments without waiting for the annual data submission.
PC.7.1.2 The Grid Owner and Single Buyer shall provide the relevant planning data (as
specified in DRC7) as and when finalized to the GSO to what extent these are
required for operational planning and scheduling.
PC.7.2.1 The Planning Code, requires two types of data to be supplied by Users:
the details of the Standard Planning Data and Detailed Planning Data are set out
in DRC.4.
PC.7.2.2 Where a User does not supply data within the timescale required under this PC,
the Grid Owner may assume appropriate typical parameters that will be used in all
the planning processes and studies but the responsibility of any consequence of
the use of this data lies with the User.
CC.1 Preamble
CC.1.1 The Grid Code is a a code developed and issued by the Commission. The Grid
Code is composed by a Main Code, containing the main provisions structuring the
purpose, the scope, the governance and some general requirements, and by
additional codes, containing the specific technical rules for different subjects
related to the operation of the Grid system.
CC.1.2 According to section 50A of the Electricity Supply 1990 [Act 447], the Commission
may develop and issue such additional codes as it deems fit and expedient or the
Minister may direct from time to time, as the case may be.
CC.2 Amendment
CC.2.1 The Commission may at any time amend, modify, vary or revoke this Code or any
part thereof.
CC.3.1 The provisions of paragraph CC.1, CC.2 and CC.3 of the Main Code shall apply
to this Connection Code.
Owner and the GSO as more particularly provided in the application form provided
by the Grid Owner and the GSO.
CC.4.2 The design and implementation of connections between Grid System and User
System shall be in accordance and compliant with the Licence Standards and the
Planning Code (PC). The design and implementation of metering installations shall
be in accordance and compliant with Metering Code (MC). The connections will
be operated in accordance and compliant with Operating Codes (OCs) and
Scheduling and Dispatch Codes (SDCs).
CC.4.3 The Grid Owner and the GSO shall decide the point of connection, the connection
scheme and the voltage at which the User shall be connected to the Grid System
to enable sustained compliance with this Grid Code, taking into account the User’s
views. Generating Module and other Users seeking connection to or modifications
to their existing connections to a User’s System located in Peninsular Malaysia,
shall consult the Grid Owner and the GSO in deciding the point and the voltage at
which the new connection shall be made and that both the new and modified
connection shall enable sustained compliance with this Grid Code.
CC.4.4 The relevant Agreements contain provisions relating to the procedure for
connection to the Grid System or, in the case of Embedded Power Station or
Generating Module type A, becoming operational. The relevant Agreements also
include provisions relating to certain conditions to be complied with by Users prior
to the Grid Owner and the GSO notifying the User that it has the right to become
operational.
CC.5.1 The provisions relating to connecting to the Grid System or to a User’s System as
in the case of a connection of a Power Station or Generating Module type A are
contained in the relevant Agreement with a User. These Agreements include
provisions relating to both the submission of information and reports relating to
compliance with the relevant Connection Code for that User, Safety Rules,
commissioning programmes, Operation Diagrams and approval to connect.
CC.5.2 Prior to connection of a User’s facility to the Grid System the following shall be
submitted:
(a) updated Planning Code data (both Standard Planning Data and Detailed
Planning Data), with any estimated values assumed for planning purposes
confirmed or, where practical, replaced by validated actual values and by
updated estimates for the future and by updated forecasts for Forecast Data
items such as Demand, pursuant to the requirements of the Planning Code;
(c) copies of all Safety Rules and Local Safety Instructions applicable at User’s
Sites which will be used at the Grid System/User interface (which, for the
purpose of OC8, must be to the GSO’s satisfaction regarding the procedures
for Isolation and Earthing);
(e) an Operation Diagram for all HV Apparatus on the User side of the
Connection Point as described in CC.7;
(f) the proposed name of the User Site (which shall not be the same as, or
confusingly similar to, the name of any Grid Owner Site or of any other User
Site);
(g) written confirmation that Safety Coordinators acting on behalf of the User
are authorized and competent pursuant to the requirements of OC8;
(h) a list of the telephone numbers for Joint System Incidents at which senior
management representatives nominated for the purpose can be contacted
and confirmation that they are fully authorized to make binding decisions on
behalf of the User, pursuant to OC7;
(i) a senior management representative who has been duly authorized to sign
Site Responsibility Schedules on behalf of the User;
(j) information to enable the Grid Owner and the GSO to prepare Site Common
Drawings as described in CC.7;
CC.5.3 In addition, at the time the information is given under CC.5.2 (7), the Grid Owner
in consultation with the GSO will provide written confirmation to the User that the
Safety Coordinators acting on behalf of the Grid Owner are authorized and
competent pursuant to the requirements of OC8.
CC.5.4 The Grid Owner and the GSO shall, at all stages in the connection process, table
relevant information relating to studies and assessments carried out by the Grid
Owner and the GSO in relation to the technical design and implementation of the
connection. Such information will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
(e) forced outage rates of Grid System circuits in the vicinity of the
Connection Point to the User System.
CC.5.5 All Users shall identify data submitted pursuant to this CC that are required to be
maintained as confidential and notify these to the Grid Owner and the GSO. This
data shall be kept confidential.
CC.5.6 Any information disclosed to the User by the Grid Owner and the GSO in relation
to its Connection Point shall be treated as “confidential” by the User and shall not
be shared in any way by any other party without prior written permission of the
Grid Owner and the GSO.
CC.6.1 General
CC.6.1.1 The following is an overview of the technical design and operational criteria
governing the design and operation of the Grid System. The full details of the
technical design and operational criteria as well as the procedures followed by the
Grid Owner and the GSO are presented in the Transmission System Reliability
Standards, (TSRS) and the Transmission System Power Quality Standards,
(TSPQS), which are included in the Licence Standards. For the avoidance of
doubt, technical guides, where applicable are also part of the reference document
that shall be consulted.
CC.6.2.1 That the Grid Owner and the GSO shall ensure that, subject to the provisions in
this Grid Code and Licence Standards, the Grid System complies with the
technical, design and operational criteria. In relation to operational criteria the GSO
may be unable to comply with this obligation to the extent that —
(b) the relevant Users do not comply with the GSO instructions or do not
comply with the Grid Code.
CC.6.2.2 Each User shall also ensure that it’s Plant and Apparatus complies with the criteria
set out in CC.6.2.5.
CC.[Link] The Frequency of the Grid System shall be nominally 50Hz and shall be
controlled within the limits of 49.5Hz - 50.5Hz unless exceptional circumstances
prevail.
CC.[Link] In exceptional circumstances, the System Frequency could rise to 52Hz or fall
to 47Hz but sustained operation outside this range is not envisaged. Design of
User's Plant and Apparatus must enable operation of that Plant and Apparatus
within that range in accordance with the following, for each event occurring on
the Grid System:
Even during abnormal conditions, the high-voltage level will not last longer than
15 minutes between +5 % and +10 %.
CC.[Link] The Grid Owner and the GSO and a User may agree to greater or lesser
variations in voltage to those set out above in relation to a particular Connection
Site, and in so far as a greater or lesser variation is agreed, the relevant figure
set out above shall, in relation to that User at the Connection Site, be replaced
by the agreed figure.
CC.[Link] All Plant and Apparatus connected to the Grid System, and that part of the Grid
System at each Connection Site, should be capable of withstanding the
(b) Phase Unbalance - means the Under Planned Outage conditions, the
maximum negative phase sequence component of the phase voltage
on the Grid System should remain below 1% unless abnormal
conditions prevail.
CC.[Link] Infrequent short duration peaks may be permitted to exceed the levels in
CC6.2.5.1 (1) for harmonic distortion subject to the prior agreement of the Grid
Owner and the GSO. The Grid Owner and the GSO will only agree after the
completion of and subject to a satisfactory outcome of a specific assessment
of the impact of these levels on the Grid Owner’s and other User’s Apparatus.
CC.[Link] Under the planned outage conditions, infrequent short duration peaks with a
maximum value of 2% are permitted for Phase Unbalance, subject to the prior
agreement of the Grid Owner and the GSO. The Grid Owner and the GSO will
only agree following a specific assessment of the impact of these levels on the
Grid Owner’s and other User’s Plant and Apparatus with which it is satisfied.
CC.[Link] All Generating Modules must remain operating continuously and connected to
the Grid System on an unbalanced system in accordance to “Table 2 –
Unbalanced operating conditions for synchronous machines” of IEC 60034-1.
CC.[Link] At the terminals of a User’s installation or specific Load the unbalance voltage
shall not exceed 1% for five (5) occasions within any thirty (30) minutes time
period.
CC.[Link] In terms of traction Loads connected to the Grid System, the acceptable limits
of unbalance are in accordance with “Engineering Recommendation (E/R) P24,
issued by the Electricity Council of UK in 1984 entitled ‘AC Traction Supplies to
British Rail’ and its successor document P29 issued in 1990 ‘Planning Limits
for Voltage unbalance in the United Kingdom”. The Grid Owner and the GSO
use the procedures contained in Licence Standards to plan the connection of
Loads producing Unbalance and applies the limits therein by measuring and
monitoring the levels of unbalance at such points of connection.
CC.[Link] The requirements regarding the Short-Term and Long-Term Flicker Severity
are defined in the Licence Standards for Fluctuating Loads connected to the
Grid System. The maximum values of these Short-Term and Long-Term Flicker
Severity depend on the voltage level.
CC.6.3 Requirements for User’s and Connected Network Equipment at the Connection
Point
CC.6.3.1 Introduction
CC.[Link] The following requirements apply to Plant and Apparatus relating to the
User/Connection Point, and each User, the Grid Owner and the GSO must
ensure they are complied with.
(c) Distributor;
CC.[Link] The Grid System at nominal System voltages of 132kV and above is designed
to be earthed with an Earth Fault Factor of below 1.4. Under fault conditions
the rated Frequency component of voltage could fall transiently to zero on one
or more phases or rise to 140% phase-to-earth voltage. The voltage rise would
last only for the time that the fault conditions exist. The fault conditions referred
to here are those existing when the type of fault is single or two phase-to-earth.
CC.[Link] The Rated Insulation Levels to which all equipment are designed, procured and
maintained are as given below:
CC.[Link] The following provisions shall apply to all Plant and Apparatus which is
connected at the voltage of the User/Transmission Connection Point and which
is contained in equipment bays that are within the Grid System busbar
protection zone at the User/Transmission Connection Point. This includes, but
not exclusively, circuit breakers, switch disconnectors, disconnectors, Earthing
Devices, power transformers, voltage transformers, reactors, current
transformers, surge arresters, bushings, neutral equipment, capacitors, line
traps, coupling devices, external insulation and insulation co-ordination
devices. Where necessary, this may be more precisely defined in the relevant
agreement:
(a) Plant and/or Apparatus prior to this Grid Code becoming effective -
Each item of such Plant and/or Apparatus which was installed prior to
this Grid Code becoming effective and is the subject of an Agreement
with regards to the purpose for which it is in use or intended to be in
use, shall comply with the relevant standards/specifications applicable
at the time that the Plant and/or Apparatus was commissioned and any
further requirements as specified in that Agreement.
(b) Plant and/or Apparatus for a new Connection Point after this Grid Code
becoming effective - Each item of such Plant and/or Apparatus
installed in relation to a new Connection Point after this Grid Code
becomes effective shall comply with the relevant Technical
Specifications and any further requirements identified by the Grid
Owner and the GSO, acting reasonably, to reflect the options to be
followed within the Technical Specifications and/or if necessary to
complement the Technical Specifications so as to enable the Grid
Owner and the GSO to comply with its obligations to the Grid System.
This information, including the application dates of the relevant
Technical Specifications, will be as specified in the relevant
Agreement.
(c) User Plant and/or Apparatus being moved, re-used or modified - If,
after its installation, any such item of Plant and/or Apparatus is
subsequently:
CC.[Link] Plant and Apparatus to be connected to Grid System is required to meet and
conform to relevant Technical Specifications and standards as agreed by the
Grid Owner and the User and included in the relevant Agreement. These
Technical Specifications and standards shall include:
(c) other relevant national standards such as BS, DIN and ANSI, ASA;
and/ or
The User shall ensure that the specification of Plant and Apparatus at the
Connection Point shall be such as to permit operation within the Licence
Standards and the applicable safety procedures agreed between the Grid
Owner, the GSO and the User.
CC.[Link] The Grid Owner shall maintain a list of those Technical Specifications and
additional requirements which might be applicable under this CC6.3.3.2 and
which may be referenced by the Single Buyer in consultation with the GSO in
the relevant Agreement. The Grid Owner shall provide a copy of the list upon
request to any User. The Grid Owner shall also provide a copy of the list to any
new User upon receipt of an application form for an Agreement for a new
Connection Point.
CC.[Link] When the User provides the Grid Owner with information and/or test reports
relating to Plant and/or Apparatus that the User believes demonstrate the
compliance of such items with a Technical Specification then the Grid Owner
shall promptly without unreasonable delay give due and proper consideration
to such information.
CC.[Link] Each connection between a Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit and the
Grid System must be controlled by a circuit breaker capable of interrupting the
maximum short circuit current at the point of connection. A circuit breaker at
the generator terminals is also required. The Generating Unit or Generating
Module or Energy Storage Unit shall also have sufficient protection systems to
prevent or limit damage to its generation and auxiliary equipment. The
protection systems shall guard for contingencies both within and external to the
Generating Unit or Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit. The values of
short circuit current and the rating of the Grid Owner’s circuit breakers at
existing and committed Connection Points for future years will be supplied to
the Users seeking connection by the Grid Owner and the GSO on request.
CC.[Link] Protection of Generating Modules or Energy Storage Unit and their connections
to the Grid System are necessary to reduce the impact of faults on circuits
owned by Generators, on the Grid System to a practical minimum. The Grid
Owner shall specify the scheme and the settings including the back-up
protection and the breaker fail protection, necessary to protect the Grid System,
taking into account the characteristics of the Generating Module. The protection
schemes and settings required of the Generating Module or Energy Storage
Unit and the Grid System must be coordinated and agreed between the Grid
Owner and the Generator. The Grid Owner may require a Generating Module
or an Energy Storage Unit, to install additional protection, where the Grid Owner
can show the necessity for the security of the Grid System.
CC.[Link] Circuit-breaker Fail Protection - The Generator and Energy Storage Unit shall
install Circuit Breaker Fail Protection equipment in accordance with the GO
settings.
CC.[Link] Loss of Excitation Protection - The Generator shall provide Protection to detect
loss of excitation on a synchronous Generating Module and initiate a
Generating Module trip.
CC.[Link] Pole-Slipping Protection - Where, in the Grid Owner and the GSO’s reasonable
opinion, System requirements dictate, the Grid Owner and the GSO shall
specify a requirement for Generators to fit pole-slipping Protection on their
Generating Units in the relevant Agreement.
CC.[Link] The Grid Owner and the GSO shall review the adequacy and the full
applicability of the Special Protection Scheme on a regular basis in accordance
with and as appropriate to the development of the Grid System. This review
shall include any changes to operative settings of the control actions and any
alterations to the overall operation or additional provisions for the Special
Protection Scheme.
CC.[Link] Each Generating Module and Energy Storage Unit must remain synchronized
to the Grid System in case the ROCOF remains below or equal to 2 Hz/s,
measured over a rolling 500 millisecond period. In addition, the auxiliaries of
the Generating Modules and the Energy Storage Unit must remain in operation
for avoiding the tripping of the Generating Modules or Energy Storage Unit
CC.[Link] The GSO is in charge of determining the right level of ROCOF, the most
relevant for the characteristics of the Grid System, by means of network studies.
Based on the results of the studies, if necessary, GSO to review the appropriate
value of ROCOF required for Generating Module and Energy Storage Unit.
CC.[Link] All PPM and Energy Storage Units shall be equipped with Anti Islanding
Protection. The protections shall only operate for faults beyond fault ride
through capability described in CC.6.415.2 (Figure for Power Park Modules and
Energy Storage Units Fault Ride Through Requirements). Upon detection and
operation of Anti Islanding Protection, the inverters shall cease operation.
CC.[Link] Signals for Revenue Metering - Generators shall install current and voltage
transformers supplying all tariff meters at a voltage to be specified in, and in
accordance with, the relevant Agreement and the Metering Code
CC.[Link] Users are not permitted to work on busbar Protection, mesh corner Protection,
circuit-breaker fail Protection relays, or any other related inter-tripping
protection scheme or any Special Protection Scheme, AC or DC wiring (other
than power supplies or DC tripping associated with the Generating Module
itself) may be worked upon or altered by the Generator personnel in the
absence of a representative of the Grid Owner unless he has a written approval
from the GSO or the Grid Owner.
CC.[Link] Relay Settings - Protection and relay settings will be co-ordinated (both on
connection and subsequently) across the Connection Point in accordance with
the approved Grid Owner’s protection relaying scheme to ensure effective
disconnection of faulty Apparatus.
The Grid System is equipped with High-Speed and Delayed Auto Reclosing
facilities with the general characteristics as given below to mitigate the impact
of transmission line faults on the Grid System. These High-Speed and Delayed
Auto Reclosers are equipped with synchro-check to avoid synchronization
issues. The Generating Modules shall remain operational on the Grid System
without tripping and adverse behaviour during and after the operation of the
auto reclosing equipment.
The value mentioned above is the minimum dead time setting for the auto-
reclose relay. The total operating time for the successful completion of auto-
reclose and circuit breaker closing will be longer, depending on the bus
configurations and circumstances.
CC.[Link] Fault Disconnection Facilities – Where no circuit breaker is provided by the Grid
Owner at the User’s connection voltage, the User must provide the means of
tripping all the User’s circuit breakers necessary to isolate faults or System
abnormalities on the Grid System. In these circumstances, for faults on the
User’s System, the User’s Protection should also trip higher voltage Grid
System circuit breakers. These tripping facilities shall be in accordance with the
requirements specified in the relevant Agreement.
CC.[Link] Relay Settings – Protection and relay settings will be co-ordinated (both on
connection and subsequently) across the Connection Point in accordance with
the relevant Agreement to ensure effective disconnection of faulty Apparatus.
CC.[Link] Users are not permitted to work on busbar Protection, mesh corner Protection,
circuit-breaker fail Protection relays, or any other related inter-tripping
protection scheme or any Special Protection Scheme, AC or DC wiring (other
than power supplies or DC tripping associated with the Apparatus of the
Network Operator or Grid Connected Customer, as the case may be, itself). It
may be worked upon or altered by the personnel of the Network Operator or
the Grid Connected Customer, as the case may be, in the absence of a
representative of the Grid Owner if the User has a written approval from the
GSO or the Grid Owner.
CC.[Link] High Speed and Delayed Auto Reclosing – The Grid System is equipped with
High-Speed and Delayed Auto Reclosing facilities with the general
characteristics as given below, to mitigate the impact of transmission line faults
on the Grid System. The Network Operator or Grid Connected Customer.
User’s System shall remain operational on the Grid System without tripping and
adverse behaviour during and after the operation of the auto reclosing
equipment.
The value mentioned above is the minimum dead time setting for the auto-
reclose relay. The total operating time for the successful completion of auto-
reclose and circuit breaker closing will be longer, depending on the bus
configurations and circumstances.
CC.[Link] Special Protection Scheme – Where in the Grid Owner and the GSO’s
reasonable opinions as confirmed by studies there is need to install Plant and
Equipment and operational measures to ensure stable operation of the Grid
System the GSO will specify a requirement for the Grid Owner or a Distributor
or a Network Operator or a Grid Connected Customer to implement the Special
Protection Scheme on the Grid System or User System as specified by the
GSO. The GSO shall review the adequacy and the full applicability of the
Special Protection Scheme on a regular basis in line with Grid System
development. This review will include any changes to operative settings of the
Special Protection Scheme and any alterations to the overall operation of the
scheme.
CC.[Link].1 Network Operator / Grid Owner and Grid Connected Customers shall be
responsible for carrying out tests to prove compliance on the requirements
stated in this CC.
CC.[Link].2 All commissioning tests shall meet at least the requirements stated in CC8.
CC.[Link] The Ancillary Services are services, which can be proposed by the Generating
Modules, the Energy Storage Units, the Aggregators, Distributors or the Grid
Connected Customers. Such services are mandatory or voluntary and may
depend on the type of Generating Modules.
The mandatory Ancillary Services are defined in this Grid Code, in the following
articles. In addition to the mandatory services the Users can propose other
services or the same services with additional performances, like faster
contribution to frequency control for type B Generating Modules or frequency
control for type A Generating Modules or other services, which are not
mandatory or for the mandatory Ancillary Services, performances above the
minimum described in this Grid Code. The Ancillary Services may concern the
real time operation and/or the planning.
CC.6.4.1 Introduction
CC.[Link] This section sets out the technical and design criteria and performance
requirements for Generating Modules and Energy Storage Units (whether
directly connected to the Grid System or Embedded) of Type B, as defined in
MCC3.3, which each Generator and Energy Storage Operator must ensure are
complied with References for Generating Modules and Energy Storage Units in
this CC6.4 should be read accordingly. In such cases the Grid Owner and the
GSO shall provide appropriate provisions for inclusion in the relevant
Agreement
CC.[Link] The short circuit ratio of the Synchronous Generating Modules shall be not less
than 0.5.
CC.[Link] All Generating Modules and Energy Storage Units must provide to Grid Owner,
GSO and the Single Buyer their Reactive Power Capability Curves.
All Generating Modules, except for Power Park Module, must be capable of
supplying gross power output (MW) at any point between the limits 0.85 power
factor lagging and 0.95 power factor leading at the Generating Unit terminals.
All Generating Modules must also be capable of operating at any point within
the capability chart corrected for the site conditions.
All Power Park Modules must be capable of generating Reactive Power at high
voltage level of their step-up transformer at the Registered Capacity as per
figure 2 below: 0.95 power factor leading (Point A) to 0.85 power factor lagging
(Point B), in accordance with their Capability Curves. Each Power Park Module
must also be capable of operating at any point within the agreed Reactive
Power Capability Curve, as presented by the curve of A to C and B to D. The
figure entitled “Power Park Module Reactive Power Requirement During
Normal Operation” shown below for at all Active Power output levels under
steady state voltage conditions. In the figure, 100% Active Power output is
deemed as the Rated MW at the Connection Point.
Points A and B are when the Energy Storage Unit is supplying maximum Active
Power to the Grid (discharge mode) and C and D are when the Energy Storage
Unit is consuming maximum Active Power from Grid (charging mode). Points A
and C are when the Energy Storage Unit is absorbing Reactive Power at power
factor of 0.9 leading (Q/P ratio of -0.33 and 0.33 respectively). Points B and D
are when the Energy Storage Unit is generating Reactive Power at a power
factor of 0.9 lagging (Q/P ratio of 0.62 and -0.62 respectively.
CC.[Link] The Generating Module and the Energy Storage Unit must be capable of —
CC.[Link] The Active Power output under steady state conditions of any Generating
Module and Energy Storage Unit directly connected to the Grid System should
not be affected by voltage changes in the normal operating range specified in
paragraph CC6.2.4. For Synchronous Generating Module the Reactive Power
output under steady state conditions should be fully available within the voltage
range (± 5) % at 500kV, 275kV and 132kV.
CC.[Link] For any Power Park Module or Energy Storage Unit, the Reactive Power output
under steady state conditions, should be fully available within the range +/- 10%
at 500kV, 275kV and 132kV where the requirement and limits shown in the
figure below applies.
Figure 4 - Power Park Module and Energy Storage Unit Reactive Power
Requirement During Normal Operation
Power Park Modules and Energy Storage Unit must be equipped with
continuously acting automatic control to provide control of the voltage without
instability over the entire operating range of the Power Park Module or Energy
Storage Unit. Any Plants or Apparatus used in the provisions of such voltage
control within the Power Park Module or Energy Storage Unit may be located
at their terminals, an appropriate intermediate busbar or the Connection Point.
When operating below 20% of Rated MW the automatic control system may
continue to provide voltage control by utilising available reactive capability.
CC.[Link] It is an essential requirement that the Grid System must incorporate a Black
Start Capability. This will be achieved by identifying a number of strategically
located Power Stations, where such Black Start Capability is required. The Grid
Owner and the GSO shall do the identification in consultation with the User. In
this respect, Black Start Capability relates to any one Generating Unit in a
Power Station having the capability to start without any other back feed supply
whatsoever being available from the Grid System and/or Distribution Network
or from User System and subsequently the ability to start other Generating
Units in the Power Station. The need for Black Start Capability between the
GSO and the Single Buyer is defined in the relevant documents.
CC.[Link] Each Generating Module, Power Park Module and Energy Storage Unit of type
B must be capable of contributing to Frequency and Voltage control by
continuous modulation of Active Power and Reactive Power supplied to the
Grid System or the User System in which it is Embedded.
CC.[Link] Each Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit of type B must be fitted with
a fast-acting proportional turbine speed governor and unit load controller or
equivalent control device to provide Frequency response under normal
operational conditions in accordance with Scheduling and Dispatch Code 3
(SDC3). The governor or its equivalent must be designed and operated to the
appropriate Technical Specification acceptable to the Grid Owner and the GSO
including:
(c) any other specification in common use acceptable to the Grid Owner and
the GSO.
At the time when the installation was designed or when the modification or
alteration was designed.
CC.[Link] Each Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit of Type B must be fitted with
a speed governor or equivalent to control Active Power Output over the entire
operating range, in co-ordination with other control devices.
CC.[Link] The speed governor or equivalent control device must meet the following
minimum requirements:
(b) the speed governor or equivalent control for the Generating Modules or
an Energy Storage Unit of type B must be capable of being set so that it
operates with an overall speed droop between 2% and 5%. Lower droop
setting capability may be specified for Hydro Units by the Grid Owner and
the GSO. In the case of Power Park Modules of type B, the relevant
parameter equivalent to a speed droop shall be equal to a fixed setting
(at a value set by the GSO) between 2% and 5% applied to each Power
Park Unit in service; and/or
(c) in the case of all Generating Modules or Energy Storage Unit of type B
the speed governor (or its equivalent) dead band should be adjustable as
agreed with the GSO. However, the maximum combined effect of the
frequency response insensibility and the frequency dead band cannot
exceed 0.05Hz (for the avoidance of doubt, ±0.025Hz). In the case of the
Steam Unit within a CCGT Module, the speed governor dead band should
be set to an appropriate value consistent with the requirements of
CC6.4.4.5(1) and the requirements of SDC3.2.4 for the provision of High
Frequency Response.
CC.[Link] Each Generating Unit and/or Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit must
be able to meet the minimum frequency response requirement profile subject
to and in accordance with the provisions of Appendix 3
CC.[Link] A continuously acting, static type, fast response automatic excitation control
system, with Power System Stabiliser (PSS), is required to provide constant
terminal voltage control of the Generating Unit without instability over the entire
operating range of the Generating Unit. There is a requirement on the
Generator to allow the Grid Owner and the GSO to witness commissioning
tests. The automatic excitation control system shall remain in service at all
times and shall not be removed or disabled from service without the GSO’s
prior consent.
CC.[Link] Other control facilities, including constant Reactive Power output control modes
and constant power factor control modes (but excluding VAR limiters) are not
required. However, if present in the excitation system or other appropriate
control device they will be disabled unless otherwise agreed by written
permission from the GSO. Operation of such control facilities will be in
accordance with the provisions contained in SDC2. For the avoidance of doubt
the Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit shall not be operated at any
time under constant Reactive Power or constant power factor or any other
specific control mode whatsoever without specific consent from the GSO.
CC.[Link] The excitation system shall also be equipped with a Power System Stabilizer
(PSS) which must be capable of damping of power system oscillations over the
frequency range of 0.1 to 5.0 Hz. The PSS shall be optimally tuned to damp out
local and inter area oscillation modes with a Damping Ratio of not less than 5%
while maintaining sufficient stability margins of the excitation control system.
The Generator shall seek written advice from the Grid Owner and the GSO, on
the values of the inter-area oscillation frequencies for which the PSS shall be
tuned at the Preliminary Project Data stage as defined in the Planning Code.
CC.[Link] The use of Power Oscillation Damping (POD) control in inverters of Power Park
Modules can be effectively designed and tuned to provide fast damping control
and suppress small signal/low frequency oscillations - by modulating either
active or reactive power of the inverters.
Power Park Modules must be equipped with POD control; designed and tuned
to provide effective fast control to damp out small signal/low frequency
oscillation of the identified mode(s) of oscillation, without destabilizing other
modes of oscillations or unintentionally introducing new forms of stability
concerns.
Power Park Modules must work closely with GSO to determine modes of
oscillations, for proper design and tuning of the POD control.
CC.[Link] Before the commissioning of each Generating Unit and Power Park Module,
they shall prove conclusively to the Grid Owner and the GSO that the PSS and
POD have been optimally tuned to damp out the local and inter area oscillation
modes, both analytically and by on site verification tests, including an actual
line switching test. The Generator shall submit the PSS tuning study report to
the Grid Owner and the GSO at least three (3) months before commissioning
the Generating Unit.
CC.[Link] The control arrangements provided for Frequency and Voltage control shall
continue to operate stably during disturbances experienced by the Grid System,
without inadvertently tripping the turbine and/or prime mower or the Generator
and disconnecting it from the Grid System.
CC.[Link] Each Generating Module shall provide the capability to rapidly adjust active
power output upon receiving instruction from the GSO to preserve security of
the Grid System. This feature can be used as a special protection measure to
provide system wide protection. The target active power output upon fast load
or deload shall be defined prior of activation of this feature.
CC.[Link] Each Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit of type B must be equipped
with facilities to allow remote operations as defined in the technical documents,
and management in monitoring and controlling directions by GSO Control
Centre to meet all control arrangements, automated functions and special
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CC.[Link] Load Following on the Grid System shall be carried out automatically using
Automatic Generation Control (AGC) control facilities at the GSO Control
Centre. Unless otherwise specified by the GSO, the Generating Modules and
Energy Storage Units of type B shall be equipped with appropriate plant
controllers enabling AGC or automatic adjustment of generator output for Load
Following purposes. The AGC shall be via the transmittal of a “desired
generation output” signal from the GSO Control Centre and the plant controller
will adjust the generator output accordingly. The Load Following assigned by
the GSO Control Centre shall be shared by all Generating Units operating at
the Power Station
CC.[Link] Each Power Station shall be designed to enable each Generating Module to be
capable of Load Following over the whole range between the Minimum
Generation and the Registered Capacity of the Generating Module. Load
Following capability includes the following control actions by the Generating
Unit:
(c) for the type B Generating Module, performing AGC duties for the purpose
of Load Following in the Grid System within a range of output (minimum
and maximum values) agreed by the GSO, the Generator and the Single
Buyer. The details on the facilities to affect this control capability shall be
in accordance with the requirement stipulated in the related documents
such as signalling, interfacing, functional testing and commissioning
guidelines and relevant Agreement.
(d) for the type B Energy Storage Units, performing AGC duties for the
purpose of Load Following in the Grid System within a range of output
(minimum and maximum values), in both charging and discharging
cycles, as agreed by the GSO, the Energy Storage Operator and the
Single Buyer. The details on the facilities to affect this control capability
shall be in accordance with the requirement stipulated in the related
documents such as signalling, interfacing, functional testing and
commissioning guidelines and relevant Agreement.
CC.[Link] The use of AGC shall not cause any restriction whatsoever on the operation of
governors or equivalent control devices on the Generating Units and vice versa.
In case of temporarily unavailability of the use of AGC, due to real time
condition, the Operator of the Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit must
inform the Operator of the GSO Control Centre.
CC.[Link] Each Power Park Module and Energy Storage Unit is to have Automatic Power
Curtailment (APC) facility, which is the capability to reduce the Active Power
output of a percentage between 10% to 100%, upon instruction by the GSO
Control Centre either via telephony or telecontrol in order to safeguard
operational security and reliability of the grid.
CC.[Link] The standard deviation of Load error at steady state Load over a thirty (30)
minute period must not exceed (2) % or the percentage defined in the relevant
Agreement, of a Centrally Dispatched Generating Modules capacity, in
accordance with its Availability Declaration. When a Centrally Dispatched
Generating Module or a Energy Storage Unit is instructed to Frequency
sensitive operation, allowance will be made in determining whether there has
been a dispatch error according to the governor droop characteristic registered
under OC3. For the avoidance of doubt in the case of a Power Park Module
allowance will be made for the full variation of power input which will not be
constant over time.
CC.[Link] At nominal System voltages of 132kV and above the higher voltage windings
of a transformer of a Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit must be star
connected with the star point suitable for connection to earth. The Earthing and
lower voltage winding arrangement shall be such as to ensure that the Earth
Fault Factor requirement of paragraph CC6.3.2.2 will be met on the Grid
System at nominal System voltages of 132kV and above. Under single-phase-
to-earth or two-phase-to earth fault conditions the rated frequency component
of voltage could respectively fall transiently to zero on one or two phases or rise
to 140 percent of phase-to-earth voltage.
CC.[Link] As stated in CC6.2.3.2, the System Frequency could rise to 52Hz or fall to
47Hz. Each Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit must continue to
operate within this Frequency range for at least the periods of time given in
CC6.2.3.2.
breaker also taken into account. The relay shall be located within the Power
Station. The relaying scheme shall comply with the Grid Owner’s System
Protection.
CC.[Link] Generators and Energy Storage Operators will be responsible for protecting all
their Generating Modules or Energy Storage Units against damage should
Frequency excursions outside the range of 52Hz to 47Hz ever occur. Should
such excursions occur, it is up to the Generator to decide whether to disconnect
his Apparatus for reasons of safety of Apparatus, Plant and/or personnel, in
accordance with the CC6.4.9.2 requirements.
CC.[Link] It may be agreed in the relevant Agreement that a Dispatch Unit shall have a
Fast-Start Capability. Such Dispatch Units may be used for Operating Reserve
and their Start-Up may be initiated by Frequency-level relays with settings in
the range 49Hz to 50Hz as specified pursuant to OC4.
CC.[Link] The GSO shall specify the requirements for Generating Module cold, warm and
hot start for the provision of Active Power Reserve in consultation with the
Generator for suitable incorporation in the relevant agreements by the Single
Buyer. The regimes are defined as follow:
(a) hot State is the period of time following de-synchronization and lasts at
maximum 12 hours to 10 hours.
(b) warm State is the period of time following the Hot State and last maximum
60 hours.
(c) cold State is the period of time starting after the end of the Warm State.
The Generator must provide to the GSO the characteristic of the cooling
boundaries of their machines, which define the different states and vary in
accordance with the type of machines.
CC.[Link] The GSO shall specify the requirements for Generating Unit Dispatch Ramp
Rate in consultation with the Generator for suitable incorporation in the relevant
Agreements by the Single Buyer at the time of a connection application.
CC.[Link] The GSO shall specify the requirements for the Power Station Primary,
Alternate and/or Stand-by Fuel Stock in consultation with the Generator for
suitable incorporation in the relevant Agreements by the Single Buyer. This is
to ensure that fuel stock obligations placed on the Electricity Industry are met.
The requirements shall be defined in terms of the storage capacity and the
stock level that should be maintained and included in the relevant Agreement.
CC.[Link] The GSO shall specify the requirements for On-Line Fuel Changeover at the
Power Station and individual Generating Units within a Power Station in
consultation with the Generator and the Single Buyer for suitable incorporation
in the relevant Agreements at the time of a connection application to ensure the
fuel changeover performance requirements are adequately met. These shall be
included in the relevant Agreement.
CC.[Link] A Power Station whose Nominated Fuel is natural gas shall be capable of
performing On-line Fuel automatic Changeover when the gas pressure drops
within the safe operating limits and must be able to do a staggered On-line Fuel
Changeover from natural gas to the Stand-by Fuel. Changeover from Stand-by
Fuel back to the Nominated Fuel shall also be On-line and shall be manual.
CC.[Link] Each Generating Unit in a Power Station or Power Park Module or Energy
Storage Unit shall not trip if the AC power supply to the auxiliary systems is lost
for up to 600 milliseconds.
CC.[Link] Each Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit is required to operate through
System fault and disturbance which in this Grid Code is termed as fault ride
through capability. The fault ride through capability requirements on Generating
Modules presented in the figures below:
1.0
0.9
0.7
For short circuit faults on the Grid System each Generating Module, Power Park
Module or Energy Storage Unit and any constituent of it shall withstand fault
and fault clearance, both dynamic voltage excursion and voltage restoration in
the Grid System as described below and remain transiently stable and
connected to the System without tripping. After fault has been cleared, Active
Power output shall be restored immediately to at least 90% of the level available
before the fault. Once the Active Power output has been restored to the
required level, Active Power oscillations shall be acceptable provided that the
oscillations are adequately damped.
Fault Ride Through requirements for the Power Park Modules and the Energy
Storage Units is presented in the figure below:
Figure 6 - Power Park Modules and Energy Storage Units Fault Ride
Through Requirements
It is reminded that the curves for the Synchronous Generating Modules and for
the Power Park Modules and Energy Storage Units present the minimum
requirement and not design criteria. For avoidance of doubt the curves present
the areas where the Generating Module May Trip and not where it Must Trip.
In addition to the above requirements, voltage dips on the Grid System that
remains within the given fault ride through curves and greater than 300ms in
(a) remain transiently stable and connected to the System without tripping of
any Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit and / or any constituent
of, for balanced voltage dips and associated durations on the Grid System
(which could be at the Connection Point); and/or
(b) provide Active Power output at the Connection Point during voltage dips
on the Grid System at least in proportion to the retained balanced voltage
at the Connection Point (except when there has been a reduction in the
Intermittent Power Source) and shall generate reactive current (where the
voltage at the Connection Point is outside the limits specified in
CC6.2.4.1) without exceeding the transient rating limits of the Generating
and any constituent of it. The quantum of reactive current shall be based
on settable FRT droop and P/Q priority values.
CC.[Link] The Grid Owner, Power Station or relevant Users specified by GSO shall install
specific monitoring equipment at the substation and or within the Power Station
where the Power Station is located. The specification and the specific plant
parameters of this equipment enabling the Grid Owner and the GSO to monitor
the dynamic behaviour of the plant during normal and disturbed system
operation shall be provided in the relevant Agreement and the installation shall
be in accordance with the approved Grid Owner’s protection relaying scheme.
The monitoring equipment installed shall be capable of recording both slow and
fast sampling events with the appropriate resolution levels to enable meaningful
and appropriate post event analysis to be carried out.
CC.[Link] The GSO shall make the recordings from such equipment available to any joint
investigation of system incidents and investigations of incidents where
unexpected Generator behaviour has been observed.
CC.[Link] Hydro Generating Unit, which have the ability to operate as a synchronous
condenser, may be required to provide synchronous condenser mode of
operation by the GSO, as included in the relevant Agreement.
CC.[Link] If the Power Station includes induction type generator(s), the Generator shall
provide power factor correction means so that the Power Station will neither
normally demand reactive power from, nor supply reactive power to, the Grid
System. The power factor correction equipment may be installed by the
Generator at his Plant as required by the Grid Owner and the GSO. The Grid
Owner and the GSO have the right to review the Generator's power factor
correction plant and to require modifications to or additions as needed, in the
Grid Owner and the GSO’s opinion, to maintain the Grid System’s integrity.
CC.[Link] Generators shall be responsible for carrying out tests to prove compliance on
the requirements stated in this CC.
CC.[Link] All tests must at least meet the requirements stated in CC8.
CC.6.5 General Requirements for Distributors, Network Operators and Grid Connected
Customers
CC.6.5.1 Introduction
CC.[Link] This part of the Grid Code describes the technical and design criteria and
performance requirements for Distributors, Grid Connected Customers, and
Network Operators.
CC.[Link] At nominal System voltages of 132kV and above, the higher voltage windings of
three phase transformers and transformer banks connected to the Grid System
must be star connected with the star point suitable for connection to earth. The
Earthing and the lower voltage winding arrangement shall be such as to ensure
that the Earth Fault Factor requirement of paragraph CC6.3.2.2 will be met on
the Grid System at nominal System voltages of 132kV and above.
CC.[Link] As explained under OC4, each Distributor, Grid Connected Customer, and
Network Operator, shall make arrangements that will facilitate automatic low
Frequency disconnection of Demand (based on Annual Peak Demand
Condition). The relevant Agreement will specify the manner in which Demand
subject to low Frequency disconnection will be split into discrete MW blocks
with associated under-frequency Load Shedding Relay settings. Typical
technical requirements relating to under-frequency Load Shedding Relays as
per approved Grid Owner’s protection relaying scheme. The Grid Owner, in
consultation with the GSO shall specify the detailed characteristics of the under-
frequency Load Shedding Relays to be utilised for implementing the automatic
low Frequency disconnection of Demand in accordance with the Grid System
Requirement.
CC.6.6.1 Introduction
CC.[Link] Supervisory tones indicate to the calling and receiving parties dial, engaged,
ringing, secondary engaged (signifying that priority may be exercised) and
priority disconnect tones. The calls made and received over Control Telephony
are recorded and kept for 3 years. The records can be used for commercial and
operation reasons, as much as needed.
CC.[Link] Where the GSO requires Control Telephony, Users are required to use the
Control Telephony with the GSO in respect of all Connection Points with the
Grid System and in respect of all Embedded Power Station. The User will install
Control Telephony to the GSO’s specification where the User’s telephony
equipment is not capable of providing the required facilities or is otherwise
incompatible with the GSO Control Telephony. Details of and relating to the
Control Telephony required are contained in the relevant Agreement.
CC.6.6.3 SCADA
CC.[Link] The User shall provide Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
outstation interface equipment. The User shall provide information about its
substation such as voltage, current, Frequency, Active Power and Reactive
Power measurements and circuit breaker, disconnector status indications;
information from protections and alarms to the SCADA outstation interface
equipment as required by the GSO. The User shall be able to implement
supervisory control function. This covers the capability to accept set points and
command signals from Control Centre’s SCADA, to echo back the signals and
to implement the request to set points and command as required by GSO. The
User shall be able to implement remote control switching and change its level
of operation according from electronic signal sent from Control Centre’s
SCADA.
CC.[Link] For the avoidance of doubt, for Active Power and Reactive Power
measurements, circuit breaker and disconnector status indications, data
regarding reactive limit, level of primary and secondary reserves (where
requested by the GSO) from all Power Stations, the outputs and status
indications must each be provided to the GSO on an individual Generating
Module or Energy Storage Unit basis. In addition, where identified by GSO,
Active Power and Reactive Power measurements from unit and/or station
transformers must be provided.
CC.[Link] In the case of a Power Park Module an additional energy input signal (e.g.,
solar radiation level) may be specified in the relevant Agreement and for being
in accordance with Good Industry Practice and approved by the GSO. The
signal may be used to establish the level of energy input from the Intermittent
Power Source for monitoring pursuant to CC6.7.1 and Ancillary Services and
will, in the case of a solar power park, be used to provide the GSO with
advanced warning of solar power shutdown.
CC.[Link] Each Aggregator must be equipped with a Control Centre, in order to get
information from its own customers for knowing their consumption or production
and to measure their variation of consumption or production in case of the
activation of the Ancillary Service. Each Aggregator must be able to
communicate this information to the GSO.
CC.[Link] All Users must appoint an employee acting as a person in charge of the
condition, availability and reliability of the outstation interface equipment.
CC.[Link] In addition, the GSO and the SB can request additional information from the
Aggregator like monthly forecast or for monitoring the effectiveness of the
Ancillary Service response or for analysist in case of event on the Grid System.
CC.[Link] The User shall provide and accommodate Data Entry Terminals as specified
by the GSO, for the purposes of information exchange with the GSO.
CC.[Link] Each User shall provide and maintain an email address or other electronic
communication means —
(a) in the case of Generators, at the Control Point of each Power Station and
at its Control Centre (if any);
(d) in the case of Energy Storage Operators, at the Control Point; and
CC.[Link] Each User, prior to connection to the System of the User's Plant and Apparatus,
shall notify the GSO of its or their telephone number(s), and will notify the GSO
of any changes thereafter. Prior to connection to the System of the User's Plant
and Apparatus, or submission of an offer for a Demand Reduction Block for
which it is responsible, the GSO shall notify each User of the telephone number
or email address, or other coordinates needed for electronic communication
and will notify any changes thereafter.
CC.[Link] The Grid Owner shall, subject as provided below, provide each Generator or
Energy Storage Operator at each Connection Point, where its Power Station is
connected with appropriate voltage signals to enable the Generator or Energy
Storage Operator to obtain the necessary information to synchronize its
Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit to the Grid System.
CC.6.7.1 Monitoring equipment is provided on the Grid System to enable the GSO to
monitor the Power System dynamic performance conditions. Where this
monitoring equipment requires generator parameter signals from the User, the
GSO will inform the User and they will be provided by the User with both the timing
of the installation of the equipment for receiving such signals and its exact position
being agreed pursuant to the terms of the relevant Agreement. The Grid Owner
shall provide the appropriate voltage signals to the Generator for enabling the
synchronization of the Generating modules.
CC.7.1 General
CC.7.1.1 In the absence of Agreement between the parties to the contrary, construction,
commissioning, control, operation and maintenance responsibilities follow
ownership.
CC.7.2.1 Any User entering and working on its Plant and/or Apparatus on a Grid Owner’s
Site will work to the Grid Owner Safety Rules.
CC.7.2.2 The Grid Owner entering and working on its Plant and/or Apparatus on a User Site
will work to the User's Safety Rules.
CC.7.2.3 A User may, with a minimum of six (6) weeks’ notice, apply to the Grid Owner for
permission to work according to that Users own Safety Rules when working on its
Plant and/or Apparatus on the Grid Owner Sites rather than that of the Grid Owner.
If the Grid Owner is of the opinion that the User's Safety Rules provide for a level
of safety commensurate with that of the Grid Owner Safety Rules, it will notify the
User, in writing, that, with effect from the date requested by the User, the User
may use its own Safety Rules when working on its Plant and/or Apparatus on the
Grid Owner’s sites. Until receipt of such written approval from the Grid Owner, the
User will continue to use the Grid Owner Safety Rules.
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CC.7.2.4 The Grid Owner may, with a minimum of six (6) weeks’ notice, apply to a User for
permission to work according to Safety Rules of the Grid Owner when working on
its Plant and/or Apparatus on that User's Sites, rather than the User's Safety Rules.
If the User is of the opinion that Safety Rules of the Grid Owner provide for a level
of safety commensurate with that of User's Safety Rules, it will notify the Grid
Owner, in writing, that with effect from the date requested by the Grid Owner, the
Grid Owner may use its own Safety Rules when working on its Plant and/or
Apparatus on that User's Sites. Until receipt of such written approval from the
User, the Grid Owner will continue to use the User's Safety Rules.
CC.7.2.5 If the Grid Owner gives its approval for the User's Safety Rules to apply when
working on its Plant and/or Apparatus, that does not imply that the User's Safety
Rules will apply to entering the Grid Owner’s Site and access to the User's Plant
and/or Apparatus on that the Grid Owner Site. Bearing in mind the Grid Owner's
responsibility for the whole Site, entry and access will always be in accordance
with the Grid Owner's site access procedures.
CC.7.2.6 If a User gives its approval for the Grid Owner Safety Rules to apply when working
on its Plant and/or Apparatus, that does not imply that the Grid Owner Safety Rules
will apply to entering the User Site and access to the Grid Owner's Plant and/or
Apparatus on that User Site. Bearing in mind a User's responsibility for the whole
User Site, entry and access will always be in accordance with the User's site
access procedures.
CC.7.2.7 Users and the Grid Owner shall notify each other of any Safety Rules that apply
to the other's staff working on its Connection Sites.
CC.7.2.8 Each Site Responsibility Schedule must have recorded on it the Safety Rules
which apply to each item of Plant and/or Apparatus.
CC.7.3.1 In order to inform site operational staff and the GSO Grid Operators of agreed
responsibilities for Plant and/or Apparatus at the operational interface, a Site
Responsibility Schedule shall be produced for the Grid Owner and Users with
whom they interface.
CC.7.3.2 The format, principles and basic procedure to be used in the preparation of Site
Responsibility Schedules are set down in Appendix 1.
CC.[Link] An Operation Diagram shall be prepared for each Connection Site at which a
Connection Point exists using, where appropriate, the graphical symbols shown
in CCA.1.3 Appendix 2 Part 1A. Users should also note that the provisions of
OC11 apply in certain circumstances.
CC.[Link] The Operation Diagram shall include all HV Apparatus and the connections to
all external circuits and incorporate numbering, nomenclature and labelling, as
set out in OC9. At those Connection Sites where gas-insulated metal enclosed
switchgear and/or other gas-insulated HV Apparatus is installed, those items
must be depicted within an area delineated by a chain dotted line which
intersects gas-zone boundaries. The nomenclature used shall conform to that
used on the relevant Connection Site and circuit. The Operation Diagram (and
the list of technical details) is intended to provide an accurate record of the
layout and circuit interconnections, ratings and numbering and nomenclature of
HV Apparatus and related Plant.
CC.[Link] A Gas Zone Diagram shall be prepared for each Connection Site at which a
Connection Point exists where gas-insulated switchgear and/or other gas-
insulated HV Apparatus is utilised. They shall use, where appropriate, the
graphical symbols shown in CCA1.3 Appendix 2 Part 1B.
CC.[Link] The nomenclature used shall conform to that used in the relevant Connection
Site and circuit.
CC.[Link] The basic principles set out in Part 2 of Appendix 2 shall be followed in the
preparation of Gas Zone Diagrams unless equivalent principles are approved
by the Grid Owner.
CC.7.4.3 Preparation of Operation and Gas Zone Diagrams for User’s Sites
CC.[Link] In the case of a User Site, the User shall prepare and submit to the GSO and
the Grid Owner, an Operation Diagram for all HV Apparatus on the User side
of the Connection Point and the Grid Owner shall provide the User with an
Operation Diagram for all HV Apparatus on the Grid Owner side of the
Connection Point, in accordance with the timing requirements of the relevant
Agreement prior to the Completion Date under the relevant Agreement.
CC.[Link] The User will then prepare, produce and distribute, using the information
submitted on the User's Operation Diagram and the Grid Owner Operation
Diagram, a composite Operation Diagram for the complete Connection Site,
also in accordance with the timing requirements of the relevant Agreement.
CC.[Link] The provisions of CC7.4.3.1 and CC7.4.3.2 shall apply in relation to Gas Zone
Diagrams where gas-insulated switchgear and/or other gas-insulated HV
Apparatus is utilised.
CC.7.4.4 Preparation of Operation and Gas Zone Diagrams for Grid Owner’s Sites
CC.[Link] In the case of a Grid Owner’s Site, the User shall prepare and submit to the
GSO and the Grid Owner an Operation Diagram for all HV Apparatus on the
User side of the Connection Point, in accordance with the timing requirements
of the relevant Agreement.
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CC.[Link] The Grid Owner will then prepare, produce and distribute, using the information
submitted on the User's Operation Diagram, a composite Operation Diagram
for the complete Connection Site, also in accordance with the timing
requirements of the relevant Agreement.
CC.[Link] The provisions of CC7.4.4.1 and CC7.4.4.2 shall apply in relation to Gas Zone
Diagrams where gas-insulated switchgear and/or other gas-insulated HV
Apparatus is utilised.
CC.[Link] When the Grid Owner has decided that they wish to install new HV Apparatus
or they wish to change the existing numbering or nomenclature of their HV
Apparatus at their own Site, one month prior to the installation or change, they
must send to each User a revised Operation Diagram of that Site, incorporating
the new HV Apparatus to be installed and its numbering and nomenclature, as
well as the changes. However, if the Grid Owner wishes would cause a
Modification under the relevant Agreement, provisions from said Agreement
relating to timing apply OC11 is also relevant to certain Apparatus.
CC.[Link] When a User has decided that it wishes to install new HV Apparatus, or it
wishes to change the existing numbering or nomenclature of its HV Apparatus
at its User Site, the User will (unless it gives rise to a Modification under the
relevant Agreement, in which case the provisions of the relevant Agreement as
to the timing apply) one (1) month prior to the installation or change, send to
the Grid Owner, a revised Operation Diagram of that User Site incorporating
the new User’s HV Apparatus to be installed and its numbering and
nomenclature or the changes as the case may be. OC11 is also relevant to
certain Apparatus.
CC.[Link] The provisions of CC7.4.5.1 and CC7.4.5.2 shall apply in relation to Gas Zone
Diagrams where gas-insulated switchgear and/or other gas-insulated HV
Apparatus are installed.
CC.7.4.6 Validity
CC.[Link] The composite Operation Diagram prepared by the Grid Owner or the User, as
the case may be, will be the definitive Operation Diagram for all operational and
planning activities associated with the Connection Site. If a dispute arises
related to the accuracy of the composite Operation Diagram, a meeting shall
be held at the Connection Site, as soon as reasonably practicable, between the
Grid Owner and the User, to endeavour to resolve the matters in dispute.
CC.[Link] An equivalent rule shall apply for Gas Zone Diagrams where they exist for a
Connection Site.
CC.7.5.1 Introduction
CC.[Link] Site Common Drawings will be prepared for each Connection Site and will
include Connection Site layout drawings, electrical layout drawings, common
Protection/control drawings and common services drawings.
CC.7.5.2 Preparation of Site Common Drawings for User Site and Grid Owner Site
CC.[Link] In the case of a User Site, the Grid Owner shall prepare and submit to the User,
Site Common Drawings for his side of the Connection Point in accordance with
the timing requirements of the relevant Agreement.
CC.[Link] Based on the above, the User shall then prepare, produce and distribute Site
Common Drawings for the complete Connection Site in accordance with the
timing requirements of the relevant Agreement.
CC.[Link] In the case of a Grid Owner Site, the User will prepare and submit to the Grid
Owner, Site Common Drawings for the User side of the Connection Point in
accordance with the timing requirements of the relevant Agreement.
CC.[Link] Based on this, the Grid Owner shall then prepare, produce and distribute Site
Common Drawings for the complete Connection Site in accordance with the
timing requirements of the relevant Agreement.
CC.[Link] When a User becomes aware that it is necessary to change any aspect of the
Site Common Drawings at a Connection Site it will —
In either case, if in the User's reasonable opinion, the change can be dealt with
by it notifying the Grid Owner in writing of the change and for each party to
amend its copy of the Site Common Drawings (or where there is only one set,
for the party holding that set to amend it), then it shall therefore notify the parties
and the parties can amend it. If the change gives rise to a Modification under
the relevant Agreement, the provisions of the relevant Agreement as to timing
will apply.
CC.[Link] When the Grid Owner becomes aware that it is necessary to change any aspect
of the Site Common Drawings at a Connection Site it will:
In either case, if in the Grid Owner's reasonable opinion, the change can be
dealt with by it notifying the User in writing of the change and for each party to
amend its copy of the Site Common Drawings (or where there is only one set,
for the party holding that set to amend it), then it shall so notify, and each party
shall so amend. If the change gives rise to a Modification under the relevant
Agreement, the provisions of the relevant Agreement relating to timing will
apply.
CC.7.5.4 Validity
CC.[Link] The Site Common Drawings for the complete Connection Site prepared by the
User or the Grid Owner, will be the definitive Site Common Drawings for all
operational and planning activities associated with the Connection Site. If a
dispute arises concerning the accuracy of the Site Common Drawings, a
meeting shall be held at the Site, as soon as reasonably practicable, between
the Grid Owner and the User, to endeavour to resolve the matters in dispute.
CC.7.6 Access
CC.7.6.1 The provisions relating to access to the Grid Owner’s Sites by Users, and to User’s
Sites by the Grid Owner, is set out in each relevant Agreement.
CC.7.6.2 In addition to those provisions, where a Grid Owner Site contains exposed HV
conductors, unaccompanied access will only be granted to individuals holding an
Authority for Access issued by the Grid Owner.
CC.7.6.3 The procedure for applying for an Authority for Access is contained in the relevant
Agreement.
CC.7.6.4 Arrangements will be provided so that the Grid Owner and the GSO on giving prior
notice and reasons for the visit may have access to the Generator's facilities and
metering equipment at any time.
CC.7.7.1 It is a requirement that all User's Plant and Apparatus on the Grid Owner Sites are
maintained so they can adequately fulfil their purpose and to ensure that they do
not pose a threat to the safety of any of the Grid Owner's Plant or Apparatus or
personnel on the Grid Owner Site. The Grid Owner will have the right to inspect
the test results and maintenance records relating to such Plant and Apparatus at
any time.
CC.7.7.2 It is a requirement that all the Grid Owner's Plant and Apparatus on User's Sites
is maintained adequately for the purposes for which it is intended and to ensure
that it does not pose a threat to the safety of any of the User's Plant, Apparatus or
personnel on the User Site. Users will have the right to inspect the test results
and maintenance records relating to such Plant and Apparatus, at any time.
CC.7.8.1 The Grid Owner and Users with an interface with the Grid Owner must make staff
available to take necessary Safety Precautions and carry out operational duties as
may be required to enable work/testing to be carried out and for the operation of
Plant and Apparatus connected to the Power System.
CC.8.1 Introduction
CC.8.1.1 The following specifies the procedures to be followed by the GSO, the Grid Owner,
the Single Buyer and the Users in coordinating and carrying out tests to ensure
compliance by Users covering all parts of the Connection Codes, Scheduling and
CC.8.1.2 The GSO and the Single Buyer are responsible for facilitating and coordinating the
required testing. The User is responsible for carrying out the test in accordance
with the relevant Agreement and or specifications issued by the GSO and the
Single Buyer.
CC.8.2 Objectives
(a) to enable the GSO and the Single Buyer to carry out, facilitate and
coordinate testing the Grid System or User's System at the Grid Supply
Point to ensure compliance, in accordance to any relevant Agreement
and GSO’s interfacing and testing guidelines, which include automated
functions;
CC.8.3 Scope
CC.8.3.1 The commissioning tests procedure applies to the GSO and the Single Buyer and
the following Users:
(a) Generators;
(d) Distributors;
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CC.8.4.1 General
CC.[Link] This section describes the activities involved in commissioning tests as follows:
(a) Commissioning and testing programs: The Users shall prepare and
submit the commissioning and testing programs. The GSO is responsible
for reviewing, facilitating and coordinating the required testing and
monitoring. If required, the GSO have the option to request the
participation of representatives from Single Buyer and the Grid Owner in
reviewing the commissioning and testing programs.
(b) Test procedure: The Users shall prepare and submit the test procedures,
which shall include name, description and purpose of each test, test
configurations/schematics, test codes and standards used for each test
and acceptance (pass/fail) criteria for each test. The test procedures shall
be approved by the GSO.
CC.[Link] For tests which are required under the Grid Code, relevant Agreements, testing
guidelines and Licence Standards, the GSO will consider such for tests which
are required under the Grid Code, relevant Agreements, testing guidelines and
Licence Standards, the GSO will consider such will always have the right to
witness the tests and the notice of the tests by the User shall be at least one
(1) week.
CC.[Link] Any testing to be carried out is subject to Grid System conditions prevailing on
the day.
CC.[Link] Reactive Power tests are be conducted to demonstrate that the relevant
Generating Module or Energy Storage Unite meets the Reactive Power
capability registered with the GSO and the Single Buyer under the SDC which
shall meet the requirements set out in the CC.
CC.[Link] The procedure for carrying out Reactive Power tests will be specified by the
GSO, and the test details and the procedures shall be agreed between the GSO
and the relevant Generator or Energy Storage Operator.
CC.[Link] A Reactive Power test will be initiated by the issue of Dispatch instructions
under SDC2. During the Reactive Power test, the voltage at the Grid Supply
Point for the relevant Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit will be
maintained by the Generator at the voltage required by SDC2 through
adjustment of Reactive Power on the remaining Generating Modules, if
necessary.
CC.[Link] The Reactive Power performance of the Generating Module or Energy Storage
Unit will be recorded by a method to be determined by the GSO, and the
Generating Module will pass the test if it is within ±2.5 % of the capability
registered under the PC, which in turn, shall meet the requirements set out in
CC (with due account being taken of any conditions on the Grid System that
may affect the test results). The relevant Generator must, if requested,
demonstrate, to the reasonable satisfaction of the GSO, the reliability and
accuracy of the equipment used in recording the performance.
CC.[Link] The procedure for carrying out Frequency Response Tests will be specified by
the GSO. The test details and procedures shall be agreed between the GSO
and the relevant Generator or Energy Storage Operator.
CC.[Link] The GSO may require a Generator with a Black Start Power Station to carry
out a test (“Black Start Test”) on a Generating Module in a Black Start Power
Station either while the Black Start Power Station remains connected to an
external alternating current electrical supply ("Black Start Generating Unit
Test"), or while the Black Start Power Station is disconnected from all external
alternating current supplies ("Black Start Power Station Test”) in order to
demonstrate that a Black Start Power Station has a Black Start capability.
CC.[Link] Where the GSO requires a Generator with a Black Start Power Station to carry
out a Black Start Generating Unit Test, the GSO shall not require the Black
Start Test to be carried out on more than one Generating Module at that Black
Start Power Station at the same time, and would not, in the absence of
exceptional circumstances, expect any of the other Generating Modules at the
Black Start Power Station to be directly affected by the Black Start Generating
Unit Test.
CC.[Link] All Black Start Tests shall be carried out at the time specified by the GSO and
shall be undertaken in a manner approved by the GSO.
CC.[Link] The procedure for carrying out Black Start Tests will be specified by the GSO,
and the test details and procedures shall be agreed between the GSO and the
relevant Generator.
CC.[Link] Black Start Generating Unit Test - Where local conditions require variations in
this procedure the Generator shall submit alternative proposals, in writing, for
prior approval of the GSO. The following procedure shall, so far as practicable,
be carried out in the following sequence for Black Start Generating Unit Tests:
(a) The relevant Black Start Generating Unit ("BSGU") shall be Synchronized
and Loaded;
(b) All the auxiliary gas turbines and or auxiliary diesel engines and or
auxiliary hydro generator in the Black Start Power Station in which that
BSGU is situated, shall be shut down;
(c) The BSGU shall be de-Loaded and de-Synchronized and all alternating
current electrical supplies to its auxiliaries shall be disconnected;
(d) The auxiliary gas turbine or auxiliary diesel engine to the relevant BSGU
shall be started and shall re-energise the unit board of the relevant BSGU;
(e) The auxiliaries of the relevant BSGU shall be fed by the auxiliary gas
turbine or auxiliary diesel engine or auxiliary hydro-generator, via the
BSGU's unit board, to enable the relevant BSGU to return to Synchronous
Speed; and
(f) The relevant BSGU shall be Synchronized to the Grid System but not
Loaded, unless the appropriate instruction has been given by the GSO
under SDC2.
CC.[Link] House Load Test of the Generating Unit shall be carried out during the
commissioning tests. The Generating Unit must remain in House Load
Operation for at least two (2) hours.
CC.[Link] The PSS shall be optimally tuned to damp out local and inter-area oscillation
modes with a damping ratio of not less than 5 % while maintaining a sufficient
margins of the excitation control system.
CC.[Link] Generator shall prove conclusively that the PSS for each Generating Unit is
optimally tuned to damp out the local and the inter-area oscillation modes, by
both analytically and via on-site verification tests, including actual line switching
test.
CC.[Link] The Final Report shall include a description of the Plant and/or Apparatus
tested, the date of the test and a description of the System Test carried out,
together with the results, conclusions and recommendations.
CC.[Link] The GSO shall form the Test Approval Committee, which shall comprise of
appointed representatives from the Grid Owner, the Single Buyer and the GSO.
The committee will be headed by the GSO.
CC.[Link] The results from each compliance test shall be approved by the Test Approval
Committee within ten (10) business days of the last receipt of the final report.
The Test Approval Committee approval letter to become a condition precedent
prior to the commercial operation as per relevant agreement.
CC.8.5.1 The Users shall provide clarifications to the Test Approval Committee for each
failed tests clarifying the causes for such failure or non-compliance and the
remedial actions to be taken. The Users shall undertake any necessary
rectification of the plant equipment to be capable of meeting the requirements and
schedule a re-test. Test Approval Committee may consider to grant approval
based on prudent utility practice subject to User’s corrective action to be taken by
180 days and approval of Commission.
CC.8.5.2 The Users shall give advance notification to the Test Approval Committee of the
proposed date of re-test, at least three (3) Business Days before the re-test. For
User’s tests, which may have a significant impact on the system, the GSO may
request the User to reschedule the date of the re-test.
CC.8.5.3 The provisions of the relevant Agreements shall apply for failure of tests
thereunder.
CC.8.5.4 In cases the test for which there are no provisions in the relevant Agreements and
if a dispute arises relating to the failure, the Test Approval Committee and the
relevant parties shall seek to resolve the dispute by discussion.
CC.8.5.5 If the User concerned fails to pass the re-test and a dispute arises from that re-
test, either party may use the relevant Agreement dispute resolution procedure. If
there is no such provision in the relevant Agreement, then the Grid Code dispute
resolution procedure, contained in the General Conditions (GC), for a ruling in
relation to the dispute, shall be applied.
Connection Code Appendix 1 – Format, Principles and Basic Procedure to be used for
Preparation of Site Responsibility Schedules
CCA.1.1 Principles
CCA.1.1.1 At all Complexes the following Site Responsibility Schedules shall be drawn up
using the proforma attached or with variations that may be agreed between the
Grid Owner and Users. In the absence of Agreement, the proforma attached
will be used —
(d) Other than at Generating Modules or Energy Storage Unit and Power
Station locations, the schedules referred to in (2) and (3) may be
combined.
CCA.1.1.2 Each Site’s Responsibility Schedule for a Connection Site shall be prepared by
the Grid Owner in consultation with other Users at least two (2) weeks prior to
the Completion Date under the relevant Agreement for that Connection Site
(which may form part of a Complex). Each User shall, in accordance with the
timing requirements of the relevant Agreement, provide information to the Grid
Owner to enable it to prepare the Site Responsibility Schedule.
CCA.1.1.3 Each Site’s Responsibility Schedule will be subdivided to take account of any
separate Connection Sites on that Complex.
CCA.1.1.4 Each Site Responsibility Schedule shall detail for each item of Plant and
Apparatus —
(c) Safety (applicable Safety Rules and Control Person or other responsible
person (Safety Coordinator), or such other person who is responsible for
safety);
CCA.1.1.5 In the case of Site Responsibility Schedules referred to in CCA.1.1.1(b) and (c),
with the exception of Protection Apparatus and Intertrip Apparatus operation, it
will be sufficient to indicate the responsible User or the Grid Owner. In the case
of the Site Responsibility Schedule referred to in CCA.1.1.1(a) for Protection
Apparatus and Interstrip Apparatus, the responsible management unit must be
shown in addition to the User or the Grid Owner, as the case may be.
CCA.1.1.6 The HV Apparatus Site Responsibility Schedule for each Connection Site must
include lines and cables emanating from the Connection Site.
CCA.1.1.7 Every page of each Site Responsibility Schedule shall bear the date of issue
and the issue number.
CCA.1.1.8 When a Site Responsibility Schedule is prepared it shall be sent by the Grid
Owner to the Users involved for confirmation of its accuracy.
CCA.1.1.9 The Site Responsibility Schedule shall then be signed on behalf of the Grid
Owner by the Area Manager responsible for the area in which the Complex is
situated and on behalf of each User involved by its Responsible Manager (see
CCA.1.2.4), as written confirmation of its accuracy.
CCA.1.1.10 Once signed, two copies will be distributed by the Grid Owner, not less than
two (2) weeks prior to its implementation date, to each User which is a party on
the Site Responsibility Schedule, accompanied by a note indicating the issue
number and the date of implementation.
CCA.1.1.11 The Grid Owner and Users must make the Site Responsibility Schedules
readily available to its operational staff at the Complex.
CCA.1.2.2 Where the Grid Owner has been informed of a change by a User, or itself
proposes a change, it will prepare a revised Site Responsibility Schedule by
not less than six (6) weeks prior to the change taking effect (subject to it having
been informed or knowing of the change eight (8) weeks prior to that time) and
the procedure set out in CCA.1.1.8 shall be followed with regard to the revised
Site Responsibility Schedule.
CCA.1.2.3 The revised Site Responsibility Schedule shall then be signed in accordance
with the procedure set out in CCA.1.1.9 and distributed in accordance with the
procedure set out in CCA.1.1.10, accompanied by a note indicating where the
alteration(s) has/have been made, the new issue number and the date of
implementation.
CCA.1.2.4 When a User identified on a Site Responsibility Schedule, or the Grid Owner
becomes aware that an alteration to the Site Responsibility Schedule is urgently
necessary to reflect, for example, an emergency situation, the User shall notify
the Grid Owner, or the Grid Owner shall notify the User, as the case may be,
immediately and will discuss:
The Grid Owner will prepare a revised Site Responsibility Schedule as soon
as possible and in any event within seven (7) days of it being informed of or
knowing the necessary alteration. The Site Responsibility Schedule will be
confirmed by Users and signed on behalf of the Grid Owner and Users (by the
persons referred to in CCA.1.1.9) as soon as possible after it has been
prepared and sent to Users for confirmation.
CCA.1.3.1 Each User shall, prior to the Completion Date under each relevant Agreement,
supply to the Grid Owner a list of Managers who have been duly authorized to
sign Site Responsibility Schedules on behalf of the User ("Responsible
Manager") and the Grid Owner shall, prior to the Completion Date for each
relevant Agreement, supply to that User the name of the Area Manager
responsible for the area in which the Complex is situated and shall supply to
the other User any changes to such list six (6) weeks before the change takes
effect where the change is anticipated. Similarly, after the change, the Grid
Owner should also note where the change was not anticipated.
Appendix 1 – cont’d
Area:_________________
Safety Operations
Party
Responsible for
Control or
Plant Undertaking
Item of Site Other
/Apparatu Control or Statutory
Plant/ Manage Responsibl Remarks
s Safety Operational Other Inspections,
Apparatus r e Person
Owner Rules Procedures Responsibl Fault
(Safety
e Engineer Investigations &
Coordinator
Maintenance
)
Area_________________
Safety Operations
Control or Plant
Item of Plant
Site Other Control or Item of Plant/ /Apparat
Plant/ /Apparatus
Manager Safety Responsible Operational Other Apparatus us
Apparatus Owner
Rules Person Procedures Responsible Owner
(Safety Engineer
Coordinator)
NOTES:
CCA.2.1.1 Where practicable, all the HV Apparatus on any Connection Site shall be shown
on one Operation Diagram. Provided the clarity of the diagram is not impaired,
the layout shall represent as accurately as possible the geographical
arrangement of the Connection Site.
CCA.2.1.3 The Operation Diagram shall show accurately the current status of the
Apparatus e.g., whether commissioned or decommissioned. Where
decommissioned, the associated switch bay will be labelled "spare bay".
CCA.2.1.4 Provision shall be made on the Operation Diagram for signifying approvals,
together with provision for details of revisions and dates.
CCA.2.1.6 The Operation Diagram shall normally be drawn as a single line diagram.
However, where appropriate, detail which applies to individual phases shall be
shown. For example, some HV Apparatus is numbered individually per phase.
(a) Busbars
(hh) Thyristor
CCA.3.1 Scope
CCA.3.2.1 The upper limit of the operating range is the Registered Capacity of the
Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit.
CCA.3.2.2 The Minimum Generation level depends on the different technologies of the
Generating Modules, the technical constraints are not the same for hydro,
CCGT, Open-Cycle GT, thermal or Power Park Modules. The Generators and
Energy Storage Operators must provide their Minimum Generation levels to the
Single Buyer, the Grid Owner and the GSO. However, the Minimum Generation
must be not more than 50%. Each Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit
must be capable of operating satisfactorily down to the Minimum Generating
Level as dictated by System operating conditions, although it will not be
Dispatched to below its Minimum Generation level. If a Generating Module or
Energy Storage Unit is operating below Minimum Generation because of high
System Frequency, it should recover adequately to its Minimum Generation
level as the System Frequency returns to Target Frequency so that it can
provide Primary and Secondary Response from Minimum Generation. For the
avoidance of doubt, under normal operating conditions, steady state operation
below Minimum Generation is not expected.
CCA.3.2.3 In the event of a Generating Module load rejecting down to no less than its
Minimum Generation it should not trip as a result of automatic action as detailed
in SDC3.5. If the load rejection is a level less than the Minimum Generation,
then it is accepted that the condition might be so severe as to cause it to be
disconnected from the System.
CCA.3.2.4 In case of high frequency, the Energy Storage Unit, which are operating as
generators synchronized to the Grid System, must be able to reduce its
generation to 0 MW, at the request of the GSO Control Centre. In addition, the
GSO Control Centre is allowed to request that the Energy Storage Units
available start their charging cycle.
The percentage response capabilities and loading levels are defined on the
basis of the Registered Capacity of the Generating Module of types B.
(a) For low frequency deviations of 0.5Hz or lesser, each Generating Module
of this type should response no less than 2% of 0.1Hz change or to the
Registered Capacity. For example, if the Frequency deviation is 0.5 Hz,
the corresponding minimum frequency response requirement is 10% of
the Registered Capacity.
(b) The Frequency response delivered for Frequency deviation of more than
0.5Hz should be not less than the response delivered for a Frequency
deviation of 0.5Hz.
The percentage response capabilities and loading levels are defined on the
basis of the Registered Capacity of the Generating Module of types B as
follows:
(a) For high Frequency deviation of 0.5Hz and lesser, each Generating
Module of this type should response no less than 2% of 0.1Hz change or
to the minimum generation. For example, if the Frequency deviation is
0.5Hz the corresponding minimum Frequency response requirement is
10% of the Registered Capacity.
(b) The frequency response delivered for Frequency deviations of more than
0.5Hz should be no less than the response delivered for a Frequency
deviation of 0.5Hz.
CCA.3.4.4 The High Frequency Response capability (H) of a Generating Module is the
decrease in Active Power output provided ten (10) seconds after the start of the
ramp injection and sustained thereafter as illustrated diagrammatically in Figure
CCA.3.2.
CCA.3.4.5 The High Frequency Response capability (H) of a Power Park Module or an
Energy Storage Unit is the decrease in Active Power output immediately after
the start of the ramp of the frequency increase and sustained thereafter. In
addition to this, the GSO Control Centre may request to the Energy Storage
Units to start a charging cycle, depending on their State of Charge.
Primary Secondary
+0.5Hz
Plant Response (MW)
High
CCA.4.1.1 The Low Frequency Relays to be used shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the relevant Agreement. They should have a setting range of
47.0 to 50Hz and be suitable for operation from a nominal AC input of 63.5, 110
or 240V. The following general parameters on the requirements of approved
Low Frequency Relays for automatic installations is given as an indication,
without prejudice to the provisions that may be included in a relevant
Agreement:
CCA.4.1.2 The High Frequency Relays to be used shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the relevant Agreement. They should have a setting range of
50 Hz to 52 Hz and be suitable for operation from a nominal AC input of 63.5,
110 or 240V. The following general parameters on the requirements of
approved High Frequency Relays for automatic installations is given as an
CCA.4.2.1 It is essential that the voltage supply to the under-frequency Load Shedding
Relays shall be derived from the primary System at the supply point concerned
so that the Frequency of the under-frequency Load Shedding Relays input
voltage is the same as that of the primary System which require the use of a
secure supply obtained from voltage transformers directly associated with the
grid transformer(s) concerned, the supply being obtained where necessary via
a suitable automatic voltage selection scheme.
CCA.4.3.1 The tripping facility should be engineered in accordance with the following
reliability considerations:
OC.1 Preamble
OC.1.1 The Grid Code is a a code developed and issued by the Commission. The Grid
Code is composed by a Main Code, containing the main provisions structuring the
purpose, the scope, the governance and some general requirements, and by
additional codes, containing the specific technical rules for different subjects
related to the operation of the Grid system.
OC.1.2 According to section 50A of the Electricity Supply 1990 [Act 447], the Commission
may develop and issue such additional codes as it deems fit and expedient or the
Minister may direct from time to time, as the case may be.
OC.2 Amendment
OC.2.1 The Commission may at any time amend, modify, vary or revoke such additional
codes or any part thereof.
OC1.1.1 The provisions of sections MOC1.1, MOC1.2 and MOC1.3 of the Main Code shall
apply to this Operating Code No.1: Demand Forecast.
OC1.2 Data Required by the Single Buyer in Operational Planning Phase and
Programming Phase
OC1.2.1 General
OC1.2.1.1 Users shall provide the necessary information required in DRC8.5 and DRC8.6
to the Single Buyer at the time and in the manner agreed between the relevant
parties to enable the Single Buyer to carry out the necessary Demand forecast
for the Operational Planning Phase and Programming Phase. Users shall notify
the Single Buyer immediately of any significant changes to the data submitted
in accordance with DRC8.5 and DRC8.6.
OC1.2.1.2 In preparing the Demand forecast, the Single Buyer shall take into account the
information provided by DRC8.5 and DRC8.6, the factors detailed in OC1.4 and
also any relevant forecast or actual Demand growth data provided under the
Planning Code for new or modification to existing connections.
The GSO will be responsible for the calculation of the Net Transfer Capacity of
the interconnector, which is based on a methodology defined in the relevant
Agreement.
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OC1.3 Data Required by the GSO and Single Buyer in the Post Operational
Control Phase
OC1.3.1 The GSO and Single Buyer may also require information in the Post Operational
Control Phase for future forecasting purposes. Such information shall be provided
at the time and in the manner agreed by the relevant parties.
OC1.3.2 The net station output in Active Power and Reactive Power of each Generating
Module, Energy Storage Unit and Aggregator with a capacity of 30 MW and above
will be monitored in real time at the GSO control centre. The output of Active Power
and Reactive Power of Generating Modules, Energy Storage Units and
Aggregators with a capacity of below 30MW may be monitored by the GSO at its
control centre if the GSO, acting reasonably, decides to do so.
OC1.3.3 The GSO may request the Generators to provide half-hourly Active Power and
Total Daily Energy data in respect of each Generating Module that does not have
direct monitoring facilities for use by the GSO. Such information shall be provided
to the GSO in the manner and format approved by the GSO, by 0300 hours on the
following day.
OC1.4.1 General
OC1.4.1.1 The GSO and Single Buyer will take into account the factors described in
OC1.4.2 to OC1.4.6 when conducting Demand forecasting, as well as any other
information that may be material or supplied by Users as described in DRC8.5,
DRC8.6 and OC1.2.2.
OC1.4.2.2 Historical Grid System Demand profiles are compiled by the GSO and Single
Buyer through SCADA, metered data, Energy sales data from the Distributors
and information obtained pursuant to the Post Operational Control Phase in
OC1.3.
OC2.1.1 The provisions of sections MOC2.1, MOC2.2 and MOC2.3 of the Main Code shall
apply to this Operating Code No.2: Outage and Other Related Planning.
OC2.2.1 General
OC2.2.1.1 The Users shall provide GSO with the data described under DRC8.2 for
Provisional Outages Schedules and DRC8.3 for Indicative Outage Schedules.
OC2.3.1.2 During the preparation of the Generation Outage Plan, the GSO will endeavour
to accommodate all outage requirements from Generators. However, there may
be occasions when an outage cannot be met, and this will require additional
consultation between the GSO and Users to formulate a best fit Generation
Outage Plan
OC2.3.1.3 The GSO will issue to Users the First Draft Generation Outage Plan by the end
of August of Year 0. Users have, until 15th October of Year 0, to notify the GSO
of any objections to this first draft of the Generation Outage Plan. The GSO will
then consult Users to resolve any differences over the first draft Generation
Outage Plan and produce a final Generation Outage Plan by the end of
November of Year 0.
OC2.3.1.4 In not less than 14 days prior to the outage start date, the Generator shall re-
confirm their outage date by submitting the outage confirmation form on the
planned outage to the GSO for approval.
For any rescheduling of planned outages, the Generator shall provide the GSO
with at least 72 hours prior written notice where the notice shall include the
anticipated start date, time and duration to obtain the approval of the GSO.
For the planned outage that is expected to complete earlier than the date, time
and duration approved above, the Generator shall at its best endeavor provide
a 24-hour notice in advance to the GSO.
OC2.3.1.5 Once the Generation Outage Plan is issued by the GSO, it can only be
changed—
(a) by order of the GSO for reasons of security of the Grid System provided
that safety of any equipment is not compromised and that the order is not
in violation of any statutory requirements;
(b) by approval of the GSO prior to the commencement of the outage, for
reasons related to security of supply, security of the Grid System, safety
of User’s staff, safety of User’s equipment or safety of members of the
public; or
(c) by agreement between the GSO and a Generator where only that
Generator is affected by the proposed changes.
OC2.3.1.6 When a User cannot reach agreement with the GSO concerning the Generation
Outage Plan, the dispute will be settled in accordance with the Grid Code
Dispute Resolution Procedure, contained in the General Conditions (GC).
OC2.3.1.7 The GSO shall share at all times with the Single Buyer all relevant information
related to the preparation of the Generation Outage Plan. The GSO shall also
take into consideration any information provided by the Single Buyer for the
preparation of the Generation Outage Plan.
OC2.3.2.3 The GSO may request the User to make changes related to an Unplanned
Outage programme when in the opinion of the GSO the Unplanned Outage
would adversely affect the security of the Grid System. For any outage
rescheduling in 72 hours GSO may reschedule outages less than 72 hours to
coincide with the low demand period (weekend and public holidays). User will
send written confirmation of their agreement or disagreement with the new
Unplanned Outage date and time to the GSO.
OC2.3.2.4 Forced outages are Unplanned Outages requested by Generators less than
seventy-two (72) hours before the effective outage start date, which are not
possible to postpone because it could affect the safety of people and equipment
or the security of the Grid System. For a Forced Outage, the GSO shall take all
reasonable measures to maintain the integrity and security of the Grid System.
OC2.4.1.2 Users should bear in mind that the GSO will be preparing the Transmission
Outage Plan on the basis of the previous year's Outage Plan, and, if a User’s
outages differ or conflict with the Approved User Outage Plan, the GSO need
not alter its Transmission Outage Plan.
OC2.4.1.3 By the end of August of Year 0 the GSO will draw up a draft Transmission
Outage Plan covering the period Years 1 to 3 ahead and the GSO will notify
each relevant Users in writing of the aspects of the plan which may
operationally affect such User including in particular proposed start and end
dates of relevant Grid System outages.
OC2.4.1.4 The GSO will also indicate where a need may exist to use Operational
Intertripping, emergency switching, Demand Control or other measures
including restrictions (and reasons for such restrictions) on the dispatch of the
Units to allow the security of the Grid System to be maintained within the
Licence Standards.
OC2.4.1.5 The GSO shall have the right to request the Grid Owner to schedule outages
to coordinate with other User or Power Station outages for the optimisation of
the Grid System operation. The Grid Owner shall not unreasonably refuse such
requests.
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OC2.4.1.6 Users have, until 15 October of Year 0, to notify the GSO of any objections to
this first draft of the Transmission Outage Plan. By the end of November of Year
0, the GSO will produce the Approved User Provisional Outage Plan.
OC2.4.1.7 By the end of November of Year 0, the GSO will produce the Final
Transmission Outage Plan covering Years 1 to 3 (provisional for Year 1 and
indicative for Year 2 to 3).
OC2.4.1.8 The GSO will notify each User in writing of the aspects of the plan which may
operationally affect such User including in particular proposed start and end
dates of relevant Grid System outages.
OC2.4.1.9 In addition, in relation to the final Transmission Outage Plan for Year 1, the
GSO shall provide to each Generator only the details which may materially
affect the Power Station of that Generator for that year. It should be noted that
the final Transmission Outage Plan for Year 1 and the updates will not give a
complete understanding of how the Grid System will operate in real time, as the
Grid System operation may be affected by other factors unknown at the time of
the plan and updates. Therefore, Users should place no reliance on the plan or
the updates showing a set of conditions that will actually occur in real time.
OC2.4.1.10 The information contained in the final Generation and Transmission Outage
plan (described in OC2.3.1 and OC2.4.1) such as generation availability and
transmission network changes due to planned outages and project
commissioning, besides other inputs such as Transmission Development Plan
by the Grid Owner, would enable the GSO to conduct the Grid System security
assessment study for Year 1 to Year 3 and to produce the relevant report by
June of Year 1.
OC2.4.2.2 Any outage not included in the final Transmission Outage Plan established by
the GSO shall be considered as either Unplanned, Emergency or Forced
Outage.
OC2.4.2.4 Unplanned Outages concern the 275 kV and 500 kV outages requested by
Users at least one (1) month before the effective outage start date or the 132 kV
outages requested by the Users at least one (1) week before the effective
outage start date. For any outage request which are not compliant with the
timeline above, the GSO may consider the request, subject to prevailing Grid
System condition.
OC2.4.2.5 Emergency Outages are Unplanned Outages requested by the Users at least
one (1) day before the effective outage start date.
OC2.4.2.6 Forced Outages are Unplanned Outages requested by the Users less than
twenty-four (24) hours before the effective outage start date, which is not
possible to postpone because it could affect the safety of people and equipment
or the security of the Power System.
OC2.4.2.7 Each User may at any time during Year 0 request the GSO in writing for
changes to the outages defined by them under OC2.2 in relation to that part of
Year 0. The GSO shall determine whether the changes are possible and shall
notify the User within 30 days of the outage start date.
OC2.4.2.8 Where the GSO determines that any change so requested is possible and
notifies the relevant User accordingly, the GSO will provide to each relevant
User with a copy of the request to which it has agreed which relates to outages
on the relevant User Systems. The information must only be used by the User
in operating that User’s System and must not be used for any other purpose or
passed on to, or used by, any other business of that User or to, or by, any
person within any other such business or elsewhere.
OC2.4.2.9 The GSO may request for the Grid Owner to make changes related to Planned,
Unplanned or Emergency Outage programme when in the opinion of the GSO
the Outage would adversely affect the security of the Grid System. The Grid
Owner will send a written confirmation to the GSO agreement or disagreement
of the new Outage date and time in writing but where this is not possible, it may
be provided by telephone or other electronic means provided that a written
record of the agreement or disagreement is kept by the GSO and the Grid
Owner.
OC2.4.2.10 For a Forced Outage, the GSO shall take all reasonable measures to maintain
the integrity and security of the Grid System.
OC2.4.2.11 The GSO may request the relevant User to provide information on load transfer
capability between two or more Connection Points through the User’s System.
OC2.4.2.12 When necessary during Year 0, the GSO will notify each User, in writing of
those aspects of the Transmission Outage Plan in Year 0, which may, in the
reasonable opinion of the GSO, operationally affect that User including in
particular proposed start dates and end dates of relevant Grid System outages.
OC2.5.1 Every month, by the end of the month, the GSO shall prepare a monthly
Generation Outage Plan which covers the next three (3) months.
OC2.5.2 Every week, by Friday 1700 hours, the GSO shall prepare a weekly Generation
Outage Plan which covers the next sixteen (16) days.
OC2.5.3 Every month, by the end of the month, the GSO shall prepare a monthly
Transmission Outage Plan which covers the next two (2) months.
OC2.5.4 Every week, by Friday 1700 hours, the GSO shall prepare a weekly Transmission
Outage Plan which covers the next nine (9) days.
OC2.5.5 Every working day, by 1700 hours, the GSO shall prepare a daily Transmission
Outage Plan which covers the period until the next working day.
OC2.5.6 The GSO will notify each User, in writing of those aspects of the Outage Plan
which may operationally affect that User including in particular proposed start
dates and end dates of relevant outages and changes to information supplied by
the GSO.
OC2.5.7 The GSO will also indicate where a need may exist to use Operational
Intertripping, emergency switching, Demand Control or other measures including
restrictions (and the reasons for such restrictions) on the Dispatch Units to allow
the security of the Grid System to be maintained within the Licence Standards.
OC2.5.8 Users shall submit to the GSO, notification on confirmation of outages involving
their Systems in not less than one (1) month for 275kV and 500kV and not less
than one (1) week for 132kV, prior to the date of each outage.
OC2.6.1 General
OC2.6.1.1 The Grid Owner may undertake or the GSO may request the Grid Owner to
undertake maintenance or refurbishment of energized transmission Plant or
Apparatus which may lead to risk of trip. Within OC2.5 such maintenance or
refurbishment work is referred to Live Apparatus Working.
OC2.6.1.2 Live Apparatus Working may take place as either a scheduled or unplanned
activity or at the request of the GSO to secure the Grid System.
OC2.6.3.2 In the event that safety of personnel or Plant or Apparatus or Equipment or the
Power System is likely to be prejudiced by the proposed Live Apparatus
Working it will not be undertaken.
OC2.6.4.2 The Grid Owner having due regards to all circumstances pertaining, as a result
of the change from an outage to Live Apparatus Working, shall accept or reject
such request. Acceptance will not be unreasonably withheld.
OC2.7.1 All studies related to the preparation of the Outage Plan in operational timescale
shall be carried out by the GSO. The GSO may at the request of a User carry out
studies in relation to the preparation of the Outage Plan for that User. Both the
GSO and the User shall make the necessary data to carry out the study available
for the purposes of such study. Any information used in or arising from the studies
must only be used by the User in operating that User’s System and must not be
used for any other purpose or passed on to, or used by, any other business of that
User or to, or by, any person within any other such business or elsewhere.
(a) all Generators listing any period in which there is likely to be inadequate
generation Capacity to meet Demand; and
(b) all Generators which may, in the reasonable opinion of the GSO be
affected, listing any period in which there is likely to be an unsatisfactory
localised inadequacy of generation Capacity, together with the identity of
the relevant System Constraint Group.
The GSO and each Generator will take these into account in seeking to co-
ordinate outages for that period.
OC2.8.2.2 By 1600 hours each Wednesday each Generator shall provide the GSO and
Single Buyer in writing with a best estimate of Dispatch Unit inflexibility, or
CDGU unavailability due to a maintenance outage, on a weekly basis for the
period two (2) to seven (7) weeks ahead (inclusive).
OC2.8.2.3 Between 1600 hours each Wednesday and 1200 hours each Friday if the GSO,
taking into account the estimates supplied by the Generators and Demand
forecast for the period, foresees that —
(a) there is inadequate generation Capacity to meet Demand for any period
within the period two (2) to seven (7) weeks ahead (inclusive), it will issue
a notice in writing to all Users and the Commission listing any periods and
levels of inadequacy within that period; and/or
(b) having also taken into account the appropriate limit on transfers to and
from a System Constraint Group, the level of localised inadequacy of
generation Capacity for any period within the period two (2) to seven (7)
weeks ahead (inclusive) for a particular System Constraint Group, it will
issue a notice in writing to all Users which may, in the reasonable opinion
of the GSO be affected by that localised inadequacy of generation, listing
OC2.8.2.4 The GSO will then contact Generators in respect of their Power Station to
discuss outages and whether any change is possible to the estimate of
Dispatch Unit inflexibility or CDGU unavailability due to a maintenance outage.
The GSO will also contact Users who have agreed to participate in Demand
Response to discuss levels of firm Demand Response that can be activated.
OC2.8.2.5 If on the day prior to a Schedule Day, it is apparent from the Availability
Declarations submitted by Generators under SDC1 that there will be
inadequate generation Capacity to meet Demand and/or Localised inadequate
generation Capacity to meet Demand (as the case may be), then in accordance
with the procedures and requirements set out in SDC1, the GSO may contact
Generators to discuss whether changes to inflexibility or Offered Availability are
possible, and if they are, will reflect those in the Unit Schedule. The GSO will
also invoke Energy Storage Operators, Aggregators and Demand Response to
the extent that it is required to match generation and Demand.
OC2.9.1 The Weekly Operational Plan provides the Generation outlook for the next week.
Its aim is to optimize and strategize the weekly scheduling of Generators and fuel
mix and also to highlight if there is shortage of generation to meet the demand for
the following week.
OC2.9.2 The Weekly Operational Plan is prepared by the Single Buyer every Thursday and
covers the period from 0000 hours on the Saturday following to immediately before
2400 hours on the second subsequent Monday. It is based on the weekly
Generation Outage Plan prepared by the GSO.
OC2.9.3 The Weekly Operational Plan includes an indication of the level of Spinning
Reserve to be utilised by the GSO in the Scheduling and Dispatch process.
<End of the Operating Code No.2: Outage and Other Related Planning>
Where applicable the following information must be recorded for each Dispatch
Unit:
(i) Monday
(ii) Friday
(b) The Synchronizing Group within the Power Station to which each
Dispatch Unit should be allocated.
The maximum number of times that a Dispatch Unit may De-Synchronize per
Schedule Day.
(c) De-loading rate from Output Usable to the Spinning Reserve Level.
*Practical
Stability
Limit MW
VAr 0.95 0.90
0.95 Limit 0.85 Power Factors
200
0.80 Rotor Heating
Limit
100
Theoretical
Stability Practical stability limit calculated allowing:
Limit * • 4% margin at full load;
• 12% margin at no load; and
• proportional margins at intermediate loads.
OUTPUT USABLE 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 1st 2nd 3rd
GT GT GT GT GT GT ST ST ST
MW OUTPUT USABLE
0MW to 150MW Y
151MW to 250MW Y Y
251MW to 300MW Y Y
301MW to 400MW Y Y Y
401MW to 450MW Y Y Y
451MW to 550MW Y Y Y Y
Operating Code 2 Appendix 4 – Power Park Module Planning Matrix – Example Form
Description
(make/model)
The Power Park Module Planning Matrix may have as many columns as are required to
provide information on the different make and model for each type of Power Park Unit in a
Power Park Module and as many rows as are required to provide information on the Power
Park Modules within each Power Station. The description is required to assist identification of
the Power Park Units within the Power Park Module and correlation with data provided under
the Planning Code.
OC3.1.1 The provisions of sections MOC3.1, MOC3.2 and MOC3.3 of the Main Code shall
apply to this Operating Code No.3: Operating Reserves and Response.
OC3.2.1 General
OC3.2.1.1 In preparing the Least Cost Unit Schedule, in accordance with SDC1, the Single
Buyer will use the Demand forecasts, as detailed in OC1 and then match
generation output to Demand plus Operating Reserve.
OC3.2.1.2 These reserves are essential for the stable operation of the Grid System and
Generators and Energy Storage Operators will have their Generating Modules
and Energy Storage Units tested from time to time in accordance with OC10 to
ensure compliance with the relevant provisions of this Grid Code.
OC3.2.1.3 There are two types of Operating Reserve namely Spinning Reserve, and Non-
Spinning Reserve. The types and requirements of responses provided by the
Operating Reserve are described and specified in OC3.2.2 and OC3.2.3.
(a) Fast Frequency Response (FFR) is the response by Power Park Modules
or Energy Storage Unit to a deviation of the Grid System Frequency which
is required for arresting frequency rise/decline, in order to improve the
frequency peak/nadir and ROCOF. It is expected to be fully realizable
within two (2) seconds from the time of frequency changes and fully
sustainable for at least ten (10) seconds.
(b) Primary Response is the automatic Active Power response from Unit to
provide such a response, to a deviation of the Grid System frequency
which requires changes in the generator unit output to arrest the fall or
rise of frequency. The quantum of response shall be fully realisable within
ten (10) seconds from the time of frequency change and fully sustainable
for a at least a further twenty (20) seconds. Secondary Response is the
automatic or manual Active Power response by a Unit, including hydro
generators on synchronous condenser mode, to a deviation of the Grid
System Frequency which is fully realisable within thirty (30) seconds from
the time of frequency change and fully sustainable for at least thirty (30)
minutes.
OC3.2.2.2 The Primary Response corresponds to the control of the speed (or Active
Power) of each Generating Unit by its individual governor (or equivalent device)
which ensures that the driving torque (or Active Power) is a function of the
system frequency.
OC3.2.2.4 The Secondary Response aims at restoring the frequency to its nominal value
and restoring the power exchanges with the Interconnected Parties according
to schedule.
OC3.2.3.2 The aim of the Non-spinning Reserve is also to restore the minimum required
level of Primary and Secondary Reserves.
OC3.3.1 The amount of Operating Reserve required at any time will be determined by the
GSO having regard to the Demand levels, Power Station availability shortfalls and
the largest secured loss of generation or loss of import from or sudden export to
interconnections.
OC3.3.2 When preparing the Unit Schedule, the Single Buyer shall allocate the Spinning
Reserve to the various classes of Power Stations or Energy Storage Units so as
to fulfil the required levels of response from the spinning reserve. The Single Buyer
shall also make sure the required Spinning Reserve is spread among a sufficient
number of Generators or Energy Storage Operators in a non-discriminatory way.
OC3.4.1 The following data related to operating reserves are used by the GSO for
operational purposes, but not limited to:
OC3.4.2 Generators or Energy Storage Operators shall register this data, in the format
agreed with the Grid Owner and GSO under the Planning Code (PC) which is
termed as the Registered Data and verified under OC10. Any revisions shall also
be notified under PC and SDC1.
OC3.5.2 The Energy delivered or received on the basis of the use of the Operating Reserve
with an Interconnected Party shall be recorded by the GSO.
OC4.1.1 The provisions of sections MOC4.1, MOC4.2 and MOC4.3 of the Main Code shall
apply to this Operating Code No.4: Demand Control.
OC4.2.1 The GSO will arrange to have available manual or automatic Load Shedding
available and/or disconnection schemes to be employed throughout the Grid
System. These schemes are intended for use when it is possible to carry out such
Load Shedding or disconnection in the required timeframe by this means. These
schemes could also involve voltage reductions and/or manual or automatic
operation of the SCADA switching facilities and/or instructions to Users to
disconnect Demand and/or Defence Plan and/or Special Protection Schemes.
OC4.2.2 Appropriate warnings shall be issued by the GSO when there is likely to be a
requirement to shed Load in accordance with OC4.2.3 to OC4.2.6. These
warnings will be categorized in accordance with the perceived levels of risk.
OC4.2.3 An Orange Warning - high risk of Demand Control - will, where possible, be issued
by the GSO, twenty-four (24) hours before the event, by electronic means, when
the GSO anticipates that it will or may instruct Users to implement Demand
Control.
If possible, the GSO will precise the estimated required amount of load to be shed.
OC4.2.4 A Red Warning - Demand Control imminent - will, where possible, be issued by
the GSO, thirty (30) minutes before the event, by telephone instructions, when the
GSO will instruct Users to implement Demand Control.
If possible, the GSO will specify the estimated required amount of load to be shed.
OC4.2.5 It may also be necessary for the GSO to issue a warning of possible Demand
Control to cover a local situation where the risk of serious overloading or voltage
collapse is foreseen on the Plant or Apparatus of Power Stations or Grid System
in a particular section of the System. Such warnings will be issued as Orange or
Red warnings but specific to the locality.
OC4.2.6 The purpose of warnings is to obtain the necessary Load relief required with the
least possible inconvenience to Consumers and, to that end, to ensure that
response to requests for disconnection is both prompt and effective. Demand
Control will, however, be required without warning if unusual and unforeseeable
circumstances create severe operational problems.
OC4.3.2 Whether an Orange or Red warning has been issued or not, each relevant User
shall abide by the instructions of the GSO with regard to Demand Control without
delay.
OC4.3.3 The Demand Control must be achieved within the System of each User as far as
possible uniformly across all Grid Supply Points unless otherwise instructed by the
GSO.
OC4.3.4 Each User shall abide by the instructions of the GSO with regard to the restoration
of Demand under this OC4.3 without delay. The User shall not restore Demand
until it has received such instruction. The restoration of Demand must be achieved
as soon as possible and the process of restoration must begin within two (2)
minutes of the instruction being given by the GSO.
OC4.3.6 Each relevant User will notify the GSO that it has complied with instructions of the
GSO under this OC4.3, within ten (10) minutes of doing so, together with an
estimation of the Demand reduction or restoration achieved.
OC4.4.1 The GSO shall make all necessary studies, arrangement and coordination to
ensure sufficient quantum of automatic under-frequency Load Shedding as
determined by the GSO in accordance with the requirements of the Grid System.
The purpose of this is to seek to limit the consequences of a major loss of
generation or an event on the Power System which leaves part or all of the Power
System with a generation deficit.
OC4.4.2 Each User shall upon the instruction of the GSO implement, test, and maintain
automatic frequency Load Shedding to the quanta as specified by GSO and
confirmed in writing. The Load Shedding disconnection points may relate to
individual or specific groups of Grid Supply Points, as determined by the GSO.
The general characteristics of the type of equipment by which these quanta of
Load Shedding shall be achieved will be in accordance with Appendix 4 of the CC.
OC4.4.3 The GSO shall monitor the availability of the quanta of Load Shedding using data
from system disturbances and review the overall quanta at least once every three
(3) years. Users shall make available all the data by which the GSO can monitor
the performance of their Load Shedding schemes.
OC4.4.4 The load or demand of each User (instructed by the GSO to implement under-
frequency Load Shedding) which is subject to under-frequency Load Shedding will
be split into discrete MW blocks. The number, location, size and the associated
Low Frequency Relay settings (frequency, ROCOF and time settings) of these
blocks, will be as specified by the GSO following discussion with the User and will
be reviewed in accordance with OC4.4.3 by the GSO. The distribution of the
blocks will be such as to give a reasonably uniform disconnection within the
System of the User across all Grid Supply Points.
OC4.4.5 Once under-frequency Load Shedding has taken place, the User on whose
System it has occurred, will not reconnect until the GSO instructs that User to do
so. Once the Frequency has recovered, each User will abide by the instructions of
the GSO with regard to reconnection without delay.
OC4.5.1 The GSO shall make all necessary studies, arrangement and coordination to ensure
sufficient quanta of automatic under voltage Load Shedding as determined by the
GSO in accordance with the requirements of the Grid System. The purpose of this
is to seek to limit the consequences of potential voltage instability.
OC4.5.2 Each User shall upon the instruction of the GSO implement, test, and maintain
automatic under voltage Load Shedding to the quanta as specified by GSO and
confirmed in writing. The general characteristics of the type of equipment by which
these quanta of Load Shedding shall be achieved will be in accordance
requirements of the CC.
OC4.5.3 The GSO shall monitor the availability of the quanta of Load Shedding using data
from system disturbances and review the overall quanta at least once every three
(3) years. Users shall make available all the data by which the GSO can monitor
the performance of their Load Shedding schemes.
OC4.5.4 The load or demand of each User (instructed by the GSO to implement UVLS)
which is subject to Under Voltage Load Shedding will be split into discrete MW
blocks. The number, location, size and the associated low Voltage relay settings
(voltage and time settings) of these blocks, will be as specified by the GSO
following discussion with the User and will be reviewed in accordance with
OC4.5.3 by the GSO. The distribution of the blocks will be such as to give a
reasonably uniform disconnection within each area of the System across all Grid
Supply Points.
OC4.5.5 Once under voltage Load Shedding has taken place, the User on whose System
it has occurred, will not reconnect until the GSO instructs that User to do so. Once
the voltage has recovered, each User will abide by the instructions of the GSO
with regard to reconnection without delay.
OC4.6.1 Each User will make arrangements that will enable it, following an instruction from
the GSO, to disconnect loads under emergency conditions irrespective of
Frequency within thirty (30) minutes. It must be possible to apply the Demand
disconnections to individual or specific groups of Grid Supply Points, as
determined by the GSO.
OC4.6.2 Each User shall abide by the instructions of the GSO with regard to disconnection
under this OC4.6 without delay, and the disconnection must be achieved as soon
as possible after the instruction being given by the GSO, and in any case, within
the timescale registered in this OC4.6. The instruction may relate to an individual
Grid Supply Point and/or groups of Grid Supply Points.
OC4.6.3 The GSO will notify a User who has been instructed under this OC4.6, of what has
happened on the Grid System to necessitate the instruction, in accordance with
the provisions of OC5.
OC4.6.4 Once a disconnection has been applied by a User at the instruction of the GSO,
that User shall not reconnect until the GSO instructs it to do so.
OC4.6.5 Each User shall abide by the instructions of the GSO with regard to reconnection
under OC4.6 without delay and shall not reconnect until it has received such
instruction and reconnection must be achieved as soon as possible and the
process of reconnection must begin within two (2) minutes of the instruction being
given by the GSO.
OC4.6.6 The GSO may itself disconnect manually and reconnect Grid Connected
Customers as part of a Demand Control requirement under emergency conditions.
OC4.6.7 If the GSO determines that emergency manual disconnection referred to in this
OC4.6 is inadequate, the GSO may disconnect Network Operators and/or Grid
Connected Customers at Grid Supply Points, to preserve the security of the Grid
System.
OC4.6.8 Each User will supply details of the amount of Demand Reduction or restoration
actually achieved to the GSO.
OC4.7.1 As well as reducing Demand, with the objective of preventing any overloading of
Apparatus and/or when there is insufficient generation to meet forecast Demand,
or in the event of fuel shortages and/or water shortages at hydro-CDGUs, the GSO
may utilise this OC4.7 to initiate Demand disconnections.
OC4.7.2 The GSO in coordination with the Distributors will prepare rota disconnection plans
for levels of Demand disconnection in accordance with the Distributors codes and
practice. Assignment of rota disconnection plans is under purview of the
Distributors. These rota disconnection plans will be reviewed at least once in three
(3) years or as and when necessary.
OC4.7.3 Rota disconnection will be applied following and in accordance with the warning
system specified in OC4.2.
OC4.7.4 During Demand control, Scheduling and Dispatch in accordance with normal
operation may cease and will not be re-implemented until the GSO decides, in
each case in accordance with the provisions of the SDCs. The GSO will inform
Users of the schedule.
OC5.1.1 The provisions of sections MOC5.1, MOC5.2 and MOC5.3 of the Main Code shall
apply to this Operating Code No.5: Operational Liaison.
OC5.2.1 Within this OC5 the term “Operation” means a previously planned and instructed
action relating to the operation of any Plant or Apparatus that forms a part of the
Grid System.
OC5.3.1 The GSO and Users shall nominate persons and contact locations and agree on
the communication channels to be used in accordance with the Connection Code
(CC) for the necessary exchange of information to make effective the exchange of
information required by the provisions of this OC5. There may be a need to specify
locations where personnel can operate, such as Power Stations, control centres
etc., and manning levels to be required, for example, 24 hours, official holiday
cover etc. These arrangements may have been agreed upon producing the Site
Responsibility Schedule pursuant to the CC.
OC5.3.2 All Users shall liaise with the GSO to initiate and establish any required
communication channel between them.
OC5.3.3 SCADA equipment, remote terminal units, phasor measurement units, or other
means of communication specified in the CC may be required at the User's site
for the transfer of information to and from the GSO. As the nature and configuration
of communication equipment required to comply with will vary between each
category of User connected to the Grid System, it will be necessary to clarify the
requirements in the relevant Agreement. All equipment shall comply with
OC5.4.1.2 The GSO shall inform other Users who in its reasonable opinion may be
affected by that Operational Effect.
OC5.4.2.3 Examples of Events where notification by the GSO or Users may be required
under OC5 are:
(a) the operation of Plant and/or Apparatus in excess of its capability or may
present a hazard to personnel;
(d) breakdown of, or faults on, or temporary changes in, the capability of
Plant and/or Apparatus;
OC5.4.3.2 This notification may be in writing if the situation permits it, otherwise, the other
agreed communication channels in OC5.3 shall be used.
OC5.4.4.2 A notification under this OC5 for Events which will have or may have or have
had an Operational Effect on the relevant Systems shall be provided as soon
as practically possible after the occurrence of the Event or after the Event is
known or anticipated by the person issuing the notification.
OC5.4.5.2 During operational communication made by phone in real time between the
GSO and a User, the issuer of the notification makes sure the recipient of the
notification repeats the notification and that the understanding of the recipient
is the same as the notification made by the issuer.
OC5.4.5.3 All real-time operational communications made by phone between the GSO
and Users shall be recorded and stored for at least three (3) years.
OC5.5.1 Where an Event on the Grid System has had or may have had a significant effect
on the User System or when an Event on the User System has had or may have
had a significant effect on the Grid System or other User Systems, the Event shall
be deemed a Significant Incident by GSO in consultation with the User.
OC5.5.2 Significant Incidents shall be reported in writing to the affected party in accordance
with OC6.
OC5.5.3 Without limiting the general description set out in this OC5.5, a Significant Incident
will include Events having an Operational Effect which can result in the following:
OC5.5.4 Based on criteria defined by the Commission, some Significant Incidents shall be
reported in writing to the Commission.
(b) alert Users to possible Grid System problems and/or Demand Control;
OC5.6.2.2 Where in the considered opinion of the GSO, System conditions or Events may
only have a limited effect, the GSO System Warning will only be issued to those
Users who are or may in the judgement of the GSO be affected.
OC5.6.2.3 Where a Red Warning - Demand Control imminent is issued it will only be sent
to those Users who are likely to receive Demand Control instructions from the
GSO.
OC5.6.3.2 Where a GSO System Warning has been issued to a Network Operator and is
current, Demand Control should not (subject as provided below) be employed
unless instructed by the GSO. If Demand Control is, however, necessary to
preserve the integrity of the Network Operator's System, then the impact upon
the integrity of the Power System should be considered by the Network
Operator and where practicable discussed with the GSO prior to its
implementation.
OC5.6.4.2 System Warnings related to the conditions of the System define the state of the
Grid System at any time:
(a) Normal state: the System state in which the System is within operational
security limits and will remain within operational security limits after the
occurrence of any contingency, taking into account the effect of the
available remedial actions;
(b) Alert state: the System state in which the System is within operational
security limits, but a contingency has been detected and in case of its
occurrence the available remedial actions are not sufficient to keep the
normal state;
(c) Emergency state: the System state in which one or more operational
security limits are violated;
(d) Blackout state: the System state in which the operation of part or all of
the Grid System is terminated;
(e) Restoration state: the System state in which the objective of all activities
in the Grid System is to re-establish the System operation and maintain
operational security after the blackout State or the emergency State.
OC5.6.4.3 The list of contingencies to be considered for the determination of the System
state will be determined by the GSO.
OC5.6.5.3 The actions to be implemented by the Users upon receipt of any System
Warning related to the conditions of the System other than the normal state will
be defined by the GSO.
OC5.6.5.4 Whenever a System Warning related to the conditions of the System is issued
by the GSO, it will specify the actions to be implemented by the Users.
(d) specify those Users who may subsequently receive instructions under
OC4.3.
OC5.6.5.6 The issue of a GSO System Warning related to Demand Control is intended to
enable recipients to plan ahead on the various aspects of Demand Control.
OC5.6.6.2 The GSO will give notification of a cancellation of GSO System Warning related
to Demand Control to all Users issued when, in the judgement of the GSO,
System conditions have returned to normal.
OC5.6.6.3 A cancellation of a GSO System Warning related to Demand Control will identify
the type of GSO System Warning being cancelled.
OC5.7.1 General
OC5.7.1.1 This section of the Grid Code deals with information flow during Commissioning
Tests and Compliance Tests. It is designed to provide a framework for the
exchange of relevant information and for discussion between the Single Buyer,
Grid Owner and GSO and certain Users in relation to Commissioning Tests and
Compliance Tests.
OC5.7.1.2 Commissioning Tests and Compliance Tests are carried out in accordance with
the provisions of this OC5.7, at a User site or GSO Control Centre, and will
normally be undertaken during commissioning or re-commissioning of Plant
and/or Apparatus.
OC5.7.1.3 In the case of a Commissioning Tests, notification must be made where the test
may, in the reasonable judgement of the person wishing to perform the test,
cause, or have the potential to cause, an Operational Effect on a part or parts
of the Power System but which with prior notice is unlikely to have a materially
adverse effect on any part of the Power System, and may form part of an agreed
programme of work.
OC5.7.1.4 In the case of a Compliance Tests, notification of the requirement will be made
by the GSO to the User.
OC5.7.2 Notification
OC5.7.2.1 In order to undertake a Commissioning or Compliance Test, the User or the
GSO or the Single Buyer, as the case may be, (the proposer) must notify the
other (the recipient) of a proposed Commissioning or Compliance Test.
Reasonable advance notification must be given, taking into account the nature
of the test and the circumstances which make the test necessary. This will allow
recipients time to adequately assess the impact of the Commissioning or
Compliance Test on their System.
OC5.7.2.2 The notification of the Commissioning Test, the test should be incorporated as
part of any overall commissioning programme agreed between the GSO the
Users, and must normally include the following information:
(b) the name of the individual and the organization proposing the
Commissioning Test;
(d) such further detail as the proposer reasonably believes the recipient
needs in order to assess the effect the Commissioning Test may have on
relevant Plant and/or Apparatus.
OC5.7.2.3 The notification of the Compliance Test must normally include the following
information:
(a) a proposed period in which the GSO or the Single Buyer proposes that a
Compliance Test should take place;
OC5.7.2.4 Where the Single Buyer and GSO receives notification of a proposed
Commissioning Test from a User, the GSO will consult those other Users whom
it reasonably believes may be affected by the proposed Commissioning Test to
seek their views. Information relating to the proposed Commissioning Test may
be passed on by the GSO with the prior agreement of the Test Proposer.
However, it is not necessary for the GSO to obtain the agreement of any such
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OC5.7.2.5 The response from the recipient, following notification of a Commissioning Test
must be one of the following:
(c) not to agree to the Commissioning Test, but to suggest alterations to the
detail and timing of the Commissioning Test that is necessary to make
the Commissioning Test acceptable.
OC5.7.4 Execution
OC5.7.4.1 Commissioning or Compliance Tests may only take place when agreement has
been reached and must be carried out in accordance with the agreed
programme of testing and the provisions of the relevant Agreement.
OC5.7.4.3 Where elements of the programme of testing change during the Commissioning
or Compliance Test, there must be discussion between the appropriate parties
to identify whether the Commissioning or Compliance Test should continue.
OC6.1.1 The provisions of sections MOC6.1, MOC6.2 and MOC6.3 of the Main Code
shall apply to this Operating Code No.6.
OC6.2 Procedures
OC6.2.1.2 The GSO and Users shall nominate persons and/or contact locations and
communication channels to ensure the effectiveness of OC6, such persons or
communication channels may be the same as those established in OC5. For
any change in relation to the nominated persons, the contact locations and the
communication channels, the GSO and Users shall promptly inform each other
in writing.
OC6.2.1.3 In the case of an Event which has been reported to the GSO under OC5 by the
User and subsequently determined to be a Significant Incident by the GSO and
the Single Buyer, a written report shall be given to the GSO and Single Buyer
by the User involved in accordance with OC6.2.2.
OC6.2.1.4 In the case of an Event which has been reported to the User under OC5 by the
GSO and is subsequently determined to be a Significant Incident by the GSO,
a written report shall be given to the User involved by the GSO in accordance
with OC6.2.2.
OC6.2.1.5 In all cases, the GSO shall be responsible for the compilation of the final report
before issuing to relevant parties, including the Commission.
(c) any additional information which has become known with regards to the
Significant Incident since the notification was issued.
(b) location;
(d) description of the Significant Incident under investigation and its cause;
and
OC6.2.2.3 A written report shall be prepared as soon as reasonably practical after the
initial notification under OC5.
OC6.2.2.4 In general, the GSO will request the relevant User for a preliminary written
report under OC6 within four (4) hours of being aware of any such Significant
Incidents. The User will then have to investigate the cause of the incident and
to take any corrective measures necessary and submit the formal written report
within three (3) Business Days. When a User requires more than three (3)
Business Days to report an occurrence of a Significant Incident, the User may
request additional time up to two (2) calendar months from the GSO to carry
out the relevant investigations and submit the final report.
OC6.2.2.5 If the Significant Incident occurred on the Grid System, the GSO will submit a
preliminary report to the Commission within three (3) Business Days of the
Significant Incident and the final report will be produced within two (2) calendar
months by the identified User(s).
OC7.1.1 The provisions of sections MOC7.1, MOC7.2 and MOC7.3 of the Main Code shall
apply to this Operating Code No.7: Emergency Operation.
OC7.2 Procedures
OC7.2.1 General
OC7.2.1.1 The GSO shall establish, maintain and regularly review a Grid System Defence
Plan and Grid System Restoration Plan in conjunction with Users, which can
be called into action immediately during Grid System Emergencies.
OC7.2.1.2 In relation to the requirement in OC7.2.1.1, all Users shall also establish,
maintain and regularly review their respective Restoration Plans and in doing
so must be aware of the of the Grid System requirements through consultation
with the GSO.
OC7.2.1.3 It is important that all Users identified under MOC7.3 make themselves fully
aware of contingency requirements, as failure to act in accordance with the
instructions of the GSO will risk further disruptions to the Grid System and,
potentially, supplies to all Consumers.
OC7.2.1.4 The purpose of the Grid System Defence Plan is to undertake measures in
preventing Grid System Emergency conditions. It includes but is not limited to
the under-frequency Load Shedding plan and to the use of Special Protection
Schemes.
OC7.2.1.5 When the Grid System is under Emergency conditions, the GSO is able to
decide to cease the normal Scheduling and Dispatch process including TPA
and inform Users accordingly. The normal Scheduling and Dispatch process
will only be re-implemented under instruction of the GSO.
(a) data arriving at the GSO Control Centre indicating a Grid System split or
the existence of a risk to Plant or Apparatus which requires that Plant or
Apparatus be off-loaded or shutdown, which itself constitutes a Critical
Incident;
(b) reports or data from Power Stations that a Generating Module has tripped
or needs to be offloaded which constitutes a Critical Incident;
(c) reports or data via the SCADA system that indicates a Partial Blackout or
Total Blackout may be imminent or exists;
(f) report from the field staff or Users or Public of imminent danger to Critical
Installation of the Grid System;
(h) reports of fire affecting or may be affecting critical installations of the Grid
System, imminent tower collapse, bomb threat etc.
OC7.2.3.2 The Grid System Restoration Plan will also address the restoration priorities of
the different Consumer groups and also the ability of each CDGU to accept
sudden loading increases due to the re-energising of Demand blocks.
OC7.2.3.3 Certain Power Stations will be registered as Black Start Power Stations having
a capability for at least one of their CDGUs to Start-up from Shutdown and to
energise a part of the Power System, or be Synchronized to the System, upon
instruction from the GSO within the shortest reasonable time, without an
external electrical power supply.
OC7.2.3.4 The generic tasks outlined in the Grid System Restoration Plan are:
(b) the determination of the status of the post Critical Incident system
including the status and condition of HV Apparatus and Plant;
(d) actions and instructions to Users for restoration of Grid System from loss
of supplies;
(h) preparation of Power Stations and the Grid System for systematic
restoration;
(m) an audit of the Grid System after restoration to ensure that the overall
Grid System is back to normal and all Demand is connected, and in line
with the reporting requirements of OC6 all data has been collected for
reporting purposes.
OC7.2.3.5 The Grid System Restoration Plan shall be developed and maintained by the
GSO. The GSO will issue the Grid System Restoration Plan and subsequent
revisions to appropriate Users and other relevant parties.
OC7.2.3.6 The implementation of the Grid System Restoration Plan may not be in the
order as defined in the plan and this will be up to the discretion of the GSO.
OC7.2.4.2 Each User shall abide by the GSO‘s instructions during the restoration process,
unless doing so would endanger life or would cause damage to Plant or
Apparatus.
OC7.2.4.4 Due to the complexities and uncertainties of recovery from total or partial
System collapse, the contingency plans must be in place to address the overall
strategy of restoration and management of the process. These plans form the
Grid System Restoration Plan.
OC7.2.4.5 During total or partial collapse and during subsequent recovery, the Grid
System may be operated outside normal voltage and Frequency standards. In
total or partial collapse and during the subsequent recovery, the normal
Schedule and Dispatch process will cease and will only be re-implemented
under instruction of the GSO.
OC7.2.4.6 Generators shall, in consultation with the GSO, set up their own contingency
plans to cater for normalization of their own system after a total or partial
collapse in their area. All contingency plans shall/may be reviewed and updated
once in three (3) years or as when the GSO determines it necessary in order to
reflect changes in the Grid System and other Systems and to address any
deficiency found.
OC7.2.4.7 Where necessary, the GSO can vary these procedures in real-time where,
under System Stress conditions, the GSO in its reasonable opinion considers
that such a change is required. Users are required to comply with instructions
of the GSO, unless to do so would endanger life or would cause damage to
Plant or Apparatus.
OC7.2.4.8 The GSO shall ensure that a systematic restoration process is conducted by
energising each part of Power Island in such a way as to avoid load rejection
by the CDGUs concerned. When energising a substation that has become de-
energised, Isolation of certain outgoing feeders at that substation may be
necessary to prevent excessive load pick-up on CDGUs connected to that
Power Island or the Grid System as the case may be, upon re-energisation.
Where a Power Island has become de-energised, meaning that no CDGUs are
operating to supply Consumer Demand, then the GSO will need to call on the
service of Black Start Power Stations to re-establish voltage and frequency in
that Power Island.
OC7.2.4.9 The following switching guidelines shall be used in preparation for restoration:
(a) the GSO Control Centre establishes its communication channels for the
Power Island concerned;
(b) the GSO Control Centre sectionalises the Grid System into pre-
determined Power Islands;
(c) if possible, power should be made available at the auxiliary boards of the
Power Stations within four (4) hours of the system collapse to start
CDGUs;
(d) during the restoration, steel mills have to be instructed not to operate their
arc furnaces;
(e) a selective open strategy is adopted for 275 kV or 132 kV Active Circuits
at transmission substations;
(f) a feeding strategy is adopted for the Black Start Power Stations; and
(g) a cross feeding strategy is adopted for utilising Black Start Power Stations
to support the start-up of other Power Stations in the same Power Island.
(b) long transmission lines should be energised with shunt reactors in circuit;
(c) Demand shall be predicted and also monitored in real time to determine
when additional transmission circuits can be re-energised; and
OC7.2.5.4 Such a priority list, as contained in the Grid System Restoration Plan shall be
prepared on the basis of Consumer categories and the Power Islands by the
GSO for the approval of the Commission.
OC7.2.5.5 During restoration of Demand, the Grid System Frequency shall be monitored
to maintain it above 49.5Hz as far as is possible.
OC7.2.6.2 When CDGUs have shut down and sections of the network are experiencing
blackout conditions then the GSO will have to consider the available generating
Capacity including any Operating Reserve and the prospective Demand that
will be restored to ensure each Power Island operates within the Frequency
limits given in the Licence Standard.
OC7.2.6.3 In the event of an extended duration system split the GSO shall apply a
contingency plan which may include issuing of warnings, load disconnection
and any other measures deemed necessary.
OC7.2.6.4 Where Power Islanding occurs under System Stress, then the GSO Control
Centre should also have available rota Load Shedding programmes to avoid
Customers being disconnected indiscriminately and being left without supplies
for extended periods
OC7.2.6.5 The GSO and Users shall agree on the communication channels to be used for
the purpose of implementation of this OC7. These may be similar to the agreed
channels identified pursuant to Operational Liaison OC5.
OC7.2.7.2 The GSO shall be responsible for arranging training and exercises of relevant
parties and with Interconnected Parties, to ensure that all parties are aware of
their roles in this OC7. Once these parties are familiar with the role assigned
by the GSO then exercises can be conducted, using simulators or other training
methods as appropriate with the relevant parties covered by this OC7.
OC7.2.7.3 Users shall have the responsibility to ensure that their own staffs are familiar
with their restoration procedures and coordination with the GSO and may seek
the cooperation of the GSO in order to facilitate this requirement.
OC7.2.7.4 The GSO shall in consultation with each User on at least one occasion in three
(3) years, carry out a Grid System Restoration drill. The content of the drill shall
be notified in advance to the relevant parties, and a date and time for execution
of the drill shall be agreed. Users must cooperate with any such drill.
OC7.2.9.2 While the alternative control facility is being established, the GSO shall
handover the control of the Grid System to an interim control centre which is
sufficiently equipped to control the Grid System until the alternative control
facility is fully established.
OC7.2.9.3 The GSO shall also prepare all the necessary plans and procedures and from
time to time conduct the necessary exercises to ensure that a satisfactory
change-over can be achieved without prejudicing the integrity of the Grid
System.
OC7.2.10.2 The Single Buyer and GSO shall report the adequacy of the fuel supply
inventory to the Commission on an exception basis. In the event of any fuel
supply shortages this reporting will be on a daily basis. Under these conditions
the Single Buyer and the GSO shall abandon the Least Cost Unit Scheduling
and revert to a Fuel Availability Based Scheduling conserving fuel supplies and
taking all necessary measures to extend the endurance of the fuel supplies.
OC7.2.10.3 In the event that the Single Buyer or GSO foresees an imminent or possible
fuel shortage or curtailment of supplies the Single Buyer or GSO shall also
instruct Generators to increase their fuel stock to the full extent of their capacity
available at the Power Station to ensure continued endurance.
OC8.1.1 The provisions of sections MOC8.1, MOC8.2 and MOC8.3 of the Main Code shall
apply to this Operating Code No.8: Safety Coordination.
OC8.2.1 General
OC8.2.1.1 OC8 does not seek to impose a particular set of Safety Rules on the Grid Owner
and other Users. The Safety Rules to be adopted and used by the Grid Owner
and each User shall be those chosen by each party's management.
OC8.2.1.2 At all Grid Supply Points, the Safety Rules to be used by both the Grid Owner
and the Associated Users shall be as determined by the Grid Owner after
consultation with the GSO. Competencies of the Grid Owner personnel and
User’s staff may be certified by the Grid Owner as allowed by the Commission.
OC8.2.2.2 In OC8 only the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(a) "HV Apparatus" means High Voltage electrical Apparatus forming part of
a Network to which "Safety Precautions" must be applied to allow work to
be carried out on that Network or a neighbouring Network.
or:
(d) For the purpose of the coordination of safety under this OC8 relating
to HV Apparatus, the term "Safety Precautions" means Isolation and/or
Earthing.
OC8.2.3.2 If following approval, a party wishes to change the provisions in its Local Safety
Instructions relating to Isolation and/or Earthing, it must inform the other party.
If the change is to make the provisions more stringent, then the other party
merely has to note the changes. If the change is to make the provisions less
stringent, then the other party needs to approve the new provisions, and the
procedures referred to in this OC8.2.3 apply.
OC8.2.3.3 The procedures for the establishment of safety coordination by the GSO with
an Interconnected Party are set out in the interconnection operation manual
applicable to each Interconnected Party.
OC8.2.4.2 Each Safety Coordinator shall be authorised by the GSO on behalf of the
Commission in the case of the Grid Owner or by the Commission in the case of
a User, as the case may be, as competent to carry out the functions set out in
this OC8 to achieve safety from the Grid System. Only persons with such
authorisation will carry out the provisions of this OC8. Each safety coordinator
for a User will be a company nominated Commission competent person.
OC8.2.4.3 Contact between Safety Coordinators and the Network Controller will be made
via normal operational channels and accordingly separate telephone numbers
for Safety Coordinators shall be provided to the Network Controller. At the time
of making contact, each User will confirm to the Network Controller that they
are authorised to act as Safety Coordinator, pursuant to this OC8.
OC8.2.5.2 The GSO will use the format of the RISP forms set out in Appendix 1 and
Appendix 2 to this OC8. The form set out in Appendix 1 and designated as
"RISP-A", shall be used when the GSO is the Requesting Safety Coordinator,
and the form in Appendix 2, designated as "RISP-B", shall be used when the
GSO is the Implementing Safety Coordinator. Proforma of RISP-A and RISP-B
will be provided for use by GSO staff.
OC8.2.5.3 Users shall adopt the format of the GSO RISP forms set out in Appendix 1 and
Appendix 2 to this OC8.
OC8.2.6.2 Upon receival of such notice, the Implementing Party shall reply within seven
(7) days stating whether such work and/or test can be carried out on the date
requested. If not, an alternate date shall be suggested.
OC8.2.6.3 By the end of each month, the GSO will have a programme of scheduled work
that is to be carried out that requires the Isolation and/or Earthing of the Grid
System and User’s Systems.
OC8.2.6.4 Should an emergency arise that requires work to be done on Apparatus that
needs Isolation and/or Earthing to be done on the Grid System and/or User’s
Systems, and for which the required notice under this OC8.2.6 cannot be given,
then co-ordination can be done via telephone, fax or any other electronic
means, but any request and agreement must be confirmed in writing before any
work, Isolation or Earthing is carried out.
OC8.2.6.5 Any request and/or agreement related to work/test which will require Isolation
and Earthing shall be confirmed in writing prior to its implementation.
OC8.2.6.6 Live Apparatus works shall be subject to the issuance of a live notification.
OC8.3.1.3 When the Implementing Safety Coordinator is of the reasonable opinion that it
is necessary for Safety Precautions on the System of the Requesting Safety
Coordinator, other than on the HV Apparatus specified by the Requesting
Safety Coordinator, which is to be identified in Part 1.1 of the RISP, he shall
contact the Requesting Safety Coordinator and the details shall be recorded in
part 1.1 of the RISP forms. In these circumstances it is the responsibility of the
Requesting Safety Coordinator to establish and maintain such Safety
Precautions.
OC8.3.3.2 The Implementing Safety Coordinator shall confirm to the Requesting Safety
Coordinator that the agreed Isolation has been established and identify the
Requesting Safety Coordinator's HV Apparatus up to the Grid Supply Point, for
which the Isolation has been provided. The confirmation shall specify:
(a) for each Location, the identity (by means of HV Apparatus name,
nomenclature and numbering or position, as applicable) of each point of
Isolation;
(c) where an Isolating Device has been used and whether the isolating
position is either:
(d) where an adequate physical separation has been used that it will be in
accordance with, and maintained by, the method set out in the Local
Safety Instructions of the GSO or that User, as the case may be, and, if
it is a part of that method, that a Caution Notice has been placed at the
point of separation.
OC8.3.4.2 The Implementing Safety Coordinator shall confirm to the Requesting Safety
Coordinator that the agreed Earthing has been established, and identify the
Requesting Safety Coordinator's HV Apparatus up to the Grid Supply Point, for
which the Earthing has been provided. The confirmation shall specify:
(a) for each Location, the identity (by means of HV Apparatus name,
nomenclature and numbering or position, as is applicable) of each point
of Earthing; and
OC8.3.4.3 The Implementing Safety Coordinator shall ensure that the established Safety
Precautions are maintained until requested to be removed by the relevant
OC8.4.1 Testing
OC8.4.1.1 Before any Test can be carried out in part of the System that has been isolated
and earthed, the Requesting Party should confirm from the Implementing Party
that no person is working or testing or has been authorized to work or test on
any part of the System within the points identified on RISP Form.
OC8.4.1.2 Earthing as stated in the RISP Form may be removed during the Test and for
testing purposes only. It must be agreed by both parties and properly recorded.
OC8.4.2 Re-energization
OC8.4.2.1 On completion of the work and/or Test, the Requesting Party should contact
the Implementing Party to cancel the RISP with the Identifying Number. The
Implementing Party should read out Parts 1.1 and 1.2 of the said RISP. The
Requesting Party should confirm that Parts 1.1 and 1.2 of his RISP are the
same. Requesting Party should then cancel the form by signing Part 3 and the
Implementing Party will then confirm the cancellation by signing Part 3.
OC8.4.2.2 Re-energization shall be carried out in accordance with the following procedure:
(b) All switching done should be written down and repeated to the other Party
who should then read back for confirmation.
Part 1
State location, nomenclature, and number of each point of isolation and earthing to be implemented.
ISOLATION:
………………………………………………………………………………………………
EARTHING:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
ISOLATION:
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
EARTHING:
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Part 2
Part 3
3.1 CANCELLATION
Cancellation of this RISP must only be done after both parties have confirmed completion of work
as mentioned in Section 1.2 and 1.3.
Part 1
State location, nomenclature, and number of each point of isolation and earthing to be implemented.
ISOLATION:
……………………………………………………………………………………………
EARTHING:
……………………………………………………………………………………………
ISOLATION:
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EARTHING:
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Time: ....................................
The Implementing Safety Coordinator.
Part 2
Part 3
3.1 CANCELLATION
Cancellation of this RISP must only be done after both parties have confirmed completion of work
as mentioned in Section 1.2 and 1.3.
Signed:..................................…………….. Date:………………………………………
Time:....................................…..
The Implementing Safety Coordinator.
OC9.1.1 The provisions of sections MOC9.1, MOC9.2 and MOC9.3 of the Main Code shall
apply to this Operating Code No.9: Numbering and Nomenclature.
OC9.2 Procedure
OC9.2.1 General
OC9.2.1.1 The term "User Site" means a site owned (or occupied pursuant to a lease,
licence or other agreement) by a User in which there is a Grid Supply Point. For
the avoidance of doubt, where a site is owned by the Grid Owner but occupied
by another User, the site is a User Site.
OC9.2.1.2 The term "Site of the Grid Owner” means a site owned (or occupied pursuant
to a lease, licence or other agreement) by the Grid Owner in which there is a
Grid Supply Point. For the avoidance of doubt, where a site is owned by a User
but occupied by the Grid Owner, the site is Site of the Grid Owner.
OC9.2.2.1 HV Apparatus of the Grid Owner on the Grid Owner Sites shall have numbering
and nomenclature in accordance with the system used by the GSO.
OC9.2.2.2 HV Apparatus of the Grid Owner on User’s Sites shall have numbering and
nomenclature in accordance with the system used by the GSO. For the Grid
System and at points of interface between the Grid System and a User’s system
it is the responsibility of the GSO to determine the numbering and nomenclature
convention which Users shall follow.
OC9.2.2.3 Due to system changes, although the naming and nomenclature convention will
remain unchanged, the names and numbers of individual items of apparatus
and equipment may change from time to time. Users and the GSO, as the case
may be, should be aware of this and take all reasonable measures to ensure
that labels and Single Line Diagrams are maintained in accordance with the
most recent names and numbers. If there are changes in system arrangements
that affect names and numbering, naming and numbering of User’s equipment
shall be changed as required by the GSO.
OC9.2.2.4 The GSO may, in certain circumstances, provide temporary names and
numbers for equipment and apparatus to Users. Where this is the case, the
GSO shall declare the names and/or numbers as temporary. The relevant User
will not install, or permit the installation of, any HV Apparatus on such User Site
which has numbering and/oror nomenclature which could be confused with HV
Apparatus of the Grid Owner which is either already on that User Site or which
the Grid Owner has notified that User will be installed on that User Site.
OC9.2.3.2 When a User is to install its HV Apparatus on a Site of the Grid Owner, or it
wishes to replace existing HV Apparatus on a Site of the Grid Owner and it
wishes to adopt new numbering and nomenclature for such HV Apparatus, the
User shall notify the GSO of the details of the HV Apparatus and the User shall
request a proposed numbering and nomenclature to be adopted for that HV
Apparatus from the GSO, at least eight (8) months prior to proposed installation.
OC9.2.3.3 The notification will be made in writing to the GSO and shall consist of a
proposed Operation Diagram incorporating the proposed new HV Apparatus of
the User to be installed.
OC9.2.3.4 The GSO will respond in writing to the User within two (2) months and provide
details of the numbering and nomenclature which the User shall adopt for that
HV Apparatus. The User shall then inform any other effected or related User
and shall adopt the numbering and nomenclature within six (6) months of the
details being provided by the GSO.
OC9.2.4 Changes
OC9.2.4.1 Where the GSO in its reasonable opinion has decided that it needs to change
the existing numbering or nomenclature of HV Apparatus of the Grid Owner on
other User's Site or of User's HV Apparatus on a Site of the Grid Owner:
OC9.2.4.2 Users will be provided upon request with details of the current numbering and
nomenclature system of the Grid in order to assist them in planning the
numbering and nomenclature for their HV Apparatus on Sites of the Grid
Owner.
OC9.2.4.3 When either the Grid Owner or other User installs HV Apparatus which is the
subject of OC9, the Grid Owner or other User, as the case may be, shall be
responsible for the provision and erection of clear and unambiguous labelling
showing the numbering and nomenclature.
OC9.2.4.5 Where the Grid Owner changes the numbering and/or nomenclature of its HV
Apparatus which is the subject of OC9, the Grid Owner will be responsible for
the provision and erection of clear and unambiguous labelling showing the
numbering and nomenclature by the required date.
OC9.2.4.6 The GSO will not change its system of numbering and nomenclature in use
other than to reflect new or newly adopted technology or HV Apparatus.
OC10.1.1 The provisions of sections MOC10.1, MOC10.2 and MOC10.3 of the Main Code
shall apply to this Operating Code No.10: Periodic Testing and Supervising.
(b) the provision by Users of Ancillary Services and other parameters which
they are required or have agreed to provide under the relevant
Agreements.
OC10.2.2 If in the reasonable view of the GSO, a Generator or an Energy Storage Operator
or an Aggregator has failed to comply with the requirements provisioned by the
CC, the GSO shall notify the relevant Generator or Energy Storage Operator or
Aggregator or User and Single Buyer, giving details of the failure and the
circumstances.
OC10.2.3 If in the reasonable view of the GSO, a Generator or User has failed to provide the
Ancillary Services and other parameters required or has agreed to provide under
relevant Agreement, the GSO shall notify the relevant Generator or User and the
Single Buyer, giving details of the failure and the circumstances.
OC10.2.4 The relevant Generator or User, as the case may be, will, as soon as possible,
provide the GSO and the Single Buyer with an explanation of the reasons for the
failure and, in the case of a Generator, details of the action that it proposes to take
to enable the Generator or User to meet those parameters and or the requirements
to provide the Ancillary Services required or the Ancillary Services it has agreed
to provide, within a reasonable period.
OC10.2.5 The GSO, the Single Buyer and the Generator or User, as the case may be, will
then discuss the action that, in the case of a Generator, the Generator proposes
to take and will endeavour to reach agreement as to the parameters which are to
apply to the Dispatch Unit and the effective date(s) for the application of the agreed
parameters and, in the case of a User, that the User proposes to take.
OC10.2.6 Unless otherwise provided in the relevant Agreements, in the event that
agreement on the parameters cannot be reached within fourteen (14) days of
notification of the non-compliance by the GSO to the Generator, a re-test shall be
required and should be facilitated by the GSO.
OC10.2.7 From time to time, especially following major disturbance in the Grid System, if
non-performance identified, the GSO shall request from the user to carry out the
test relevant to the non-performance and the user shall comply as set out in
OC10.3.
OC10.2.8 The GSO will favour continuous supervising over testing to ensure compliance of
Users. Frequency response, Reactive Power or PSS to damp out oscillation shall
be supervised based on data acquired from SCADA and/or WAMS and/or meters.
OC10.3.1 General
OC10.3.1.1 The GSO will notify a Generator with Generating Modules that it proposes to
carry out any relevant tests at least two (2) Business Days prior to the time of
the proposed test. The GSO will only make such a notification if the relevant
Generator has declared the relevant Generating Module available in an
Availability declaration in accordance with SDC1 at the time the notification is
issued. If the GSO makes such a notification, the relevant Generator shall then
be obliged to make that Generating Module available for the time and for the
duration that the test is instructed to be carried out, unless that Generating
Module would not be available by reason of a planned outage approved prior
to this instruction in accordance with OC2.
OC10.3.1.2 For tests which are required under relevant Agreements, the GSO and the
Single Buyer will make notification to a Generator in accordance with
procedures stated in the relevant Agreements.
OC10.3.1.3 Any testing to be carried out is subject to Grid System conditions prevailing on
the day.
(ii) shall be carried out at least once in every five (5) years or as and
when required by the GSO and the Single Buyer;
(ii) shall be carried out as and when they are required by the GSO and
the Single Buyer
(ii) shall be carried out at least once every three (3) years. Where
possible such tests should be arranged to coincide with the
departure to a major scheduled maintenance of the Generating
Unit.
(ii) shall be carried out at least once every three (3) years. Where
possible such tests should be arranged to coincide with the return
to service of a Generating Unit following a major overhaul or a major
scheduled maintenance programme.
OC10.3.4.2 The Final Report shall include a description of the Plant and/or Apparatus
tested, the date of the test and a description of the System Test carried out,
together with the results, conclusions and recommendations.
OC10.3.4.3 The GSO shall confirm acceptance of the final report as a true and accurate
record of the test within seven (7) days of receipt of the final report. Whenever
Monitoring Tests are concerned, reference should be made to existing relevant
Agreement for acceptance of Final Report.
OC10.4.1 In the case where a Generator fails to pass the required test as specified by this
OC10, the Generator shall provide clarifications for each failed test clarifying the
causes for such failure or non-compliance and the remedial actions to be taken.
The Generator shall undertake any necessary rectification of its plant or equipment
to be capable of meeting the requirements and consult the GSO to schedule a re-
test.
OC10.4.2 If in the case where a Generator fails to pass the re-test, the GSO shall notify in
writing within five (5) Business Days of the test to the concerned Generator, the
Single Buyer and the Commission where necessary, providing details of the non-
compliance and or limitations including the implications of the non-compliance and
or the limitations.
OC10.4.3 The provisions of the relevant Agreements shall apply for failure of tests
thereunder.
OC10.4.4 In cases for which there are no provisions in the relevant Agreements and if a
dispute arises relating to the failure, the GSO and the relevant parties shall seek
to resolve the dispute by discussion, and, if they fail to reach an agreement, the
GSO reserves the right to request User to re-test following the procedure set out
in the relevant section of OC10.3.
OC10.4.5 If the Generator concerned fails to pass the re-test and a dispute arises from that
re-test, either party may use the relevant Agreement dispute resolution procedure.
If there is no such provision in the relevant Agreement, then the Grid Code dispute
resolution procedure, contained in the General Conditions (GC), for a ruling in
relation to the dispute, shall be applied.
OC10.4.6 If it is accepted that the Generator has failed the test or re-test (as applicable), the
Generator shall within fourteen (14) Business Day or as per the relevant
Agreements as the case may be, submit in writing to the GSO for the approval of
the date and time by which the Generator shall have rectified the non-compliance
concerned to a condition where it complies with the relevant requirements set out
in the PC, CC or SDC and would pass the test. The GSO will not unreasonably
withhold or delay its approval of the Generator’s proposed date and time
submitted. The Generator shall then be subjected to the relevant test procedures
outlined in OC10.3.
OC10.5.1 If in the reasonable view of the Grid Owner, there may be an issue of non-
compliance by a User at the Grid entry point, the Grid Owner may carry out an
investigation on site to check compliance of User’s Installation with the Grid Code
and or other relevant agreements.
OC10.5.2 The Grid Owner shall notify the concerned User and the GSO at least two (2)
Business Days prior to the date of the on-site investigation. The GSO shall advise
the suitable time for such test, base on Grid System condition.
OC11.1.1 The provisions of sections MOC11.1, MOC11.2 and MOC11.3 of the Main Code
shall apply to this Operating Code No.11: System Tests.
OC11.2.1 General
OC11.2.1.1 System Tests which in the reasonable opinion of the GSO are expected to have
a "minimal effect" upon the Grid System and/or User Systems will not be subject
to this procedure. "Minimal effect" means that any distortion to voltage and
Frequency at Grid Supply Points does not exceed the License Standards and
that the security of the Grid System is not compromised.
OC11.2.1.2 Where a System Test is proposed by a User and considered by that User to
have a "minimal effect" upon the Grid System and/or the User System, it is the
responsibility of that User to determine that this is the case and if in doubt, to
consult the GSO.
OC11.2.1.3 Where the System Test is proposed by the GSO, it is the responsibility of the
GSO to determine whether or not the System Test will have “minimal effect”
upon the Grid System and User’s Systems.
or valve tests, may also be subject to timing constraints. It therefore follows that
notice of System Tests should be given as far in advance of the date on which
they are proposed to be carried out as reasonably practicable, and in any case
not less than three (3) months prior to the proposed date of the System Tests.
OC11.2.2.2 In certain cases a System Test may need to be conducted in less than three
(3) months’ notice. In that case, after consultation with the Test Proposer and
User(s) identified by the GSO under MOC11.3, the GSO shall propose a
suitable timetable for the System Test and the procedure set out in OC11.2.3
to OC11.2.6 shall be followed in accordance with that timetable.
OC11.2.2.3 When the Grid Owner or any other User intends to undertake a System Test, a
"Test Proposal Notice" shall be given by the "Test Proposer" to the GSO and
to all parties who may be affected by such a test. The proposed Test Proposal
Notice shall be in writing and include details of the nature and purpose of the
test and will indicate the extent and situation of the Plant and Apparatus
involved. The proposal shall also include the detailed test procedures.
OC11.2.2.4 If the GSO is of the view that the information set out in the Test Proposal Notice
is insufficient, it will contact the Test Proposer as soon as reasonably
practicable. The GSO will not be required to do anything under this OC11 until
it is satisfied with the details supplied in the Test Proposal Notice or pursuant
to a request for further information.
OC11.2.2.5 Each User including the Grid Owner must submit a Test Proposal Notice to the
GSO if it proposes to undertake a System Test. Examples of System Tests that
a User may carry out are as follows:
(a) Generating Module full load capability tests including load acceptance
tests and re-commissioning tests;
OC11.2.2.6 If the GSO wishes to undertake a System Test, the GSO shall be deemed to
have written a proposal of that test through procedures internal to the GSO.
Examples of System Tests that the GSO may carry out are as follows:
OC11.2.2.7 The GSO shall have overall co-ordination of any System Test, using the
information provided to it under this OC11.2.2 and shall identify in its
reasonable estimations, which Users other than the Test Proposer or which
other Users not already identified by the Test Proposer, may be affected by the
System Test.
OC11.2.3.1 The GSO shall arrange a meeting or meetings to discuss the following with the
Test Proposer and affected Users:
(a) the details of the nature and purpose of the proposed System Test and
other matters set out in the Test Proposal Notice (together with any further
information requested by the GSO under OC11.2.2;
(b) the economic, operational and risk implications of the proposed System
Test;
(c) the possibility of combining the proposed System Test with any other
tests and with Plant and/or Apparatus outages which arise pursuant to
the Operational Planning requirements of the GSO and Users; and
(d) implications of the proposed System Test on the Scheduling and Dispatch
of Power Station or Energy Storage Unit, in so far as it is able to do so.
OC11.2.3.2 Users identified by the GSO under MOC11.3 and the Test Proposer shall
provide to the GSO, upon written request, as many details as the GSO
reasonably requires in order to review the proposed System Test.
OC11.2.3.3 The number of meetings will be decided by the GSO as he deems necessary
to conduct the proposed System Test.
OC11.2.4.2 The Test Programme will bind all recipients to act in accordance with the
provisions of the Test Programme in relation to the proposed System Test
subject to the following paragraph.
OC11.2.4.3 Any problems with the proposed System Test which arise or are anticipated
after the issue of the Test Programme and prior to the day of the proposed
System Test, must be notified to the GSO as soon as possible in writing. If the
GSO decides that these anticipated problems merit an amendment to, or
postponement of, the System Test, the GSO shall notify the Test Proposer (if
the Test Proposer is not the GSO) and each User identified accordingly under
MOC11.3 by the GSO.
OC11.2.4.4 If on the day of the proposed System Test, operating conditions on the Power
System are such that any party involved in the proposed System Test wishes
to delay or cancel the start or continuance of the System Test, they shall
immediately inform the GSO of this decision and the reasons for it. The GSO
shall then postpone or cancel, as the case may be, the System Test and shall,
if possible, agree another suitable time and date after discussion with the Test
Proposer (if the Test Proposer is not the GSO) and all Users identified by the
GSO under MOC11.3.
OC11.2.5.1 Preliminary Report of a System Test shall be submitted by the Test Proposer
within seventy-two (72) hours after the completion of the test and a Final Report
within sixty (60) days by the Test Proposer unless different periods have been
agreed to by the GSO and the test Proposer.
OC11.2.5.2 The Final Report shall include a description of the Plant and/or Apparatus
tested, the date of the test and a description of the System Test carried out,
together with the results, conclusions and recommendations.
OC11.2.5.3 The GSO and/or Grid Owner, as the case may be, shall confirm acceptance of
the final report as a true and accurate record of the test within seven (7) days
of receipt of the final report.
SDC.1 Preamble
SDC.1.1 The Grid Code is a a code developed and issued by the Commission. The Grid
Code is composed by a Main Code, containing the main provisions structuring the
purpose, the scope, the governance and some general requirements, and by
additional codes, containing the specific technical rules for different subjects
related to the operation of the Grid system.
SDC.1.2 According to section 50A of the Electricity Supply Act 1990 [Act 447], the
Commission may develop and issue such additional codes as it deems fit and
expedient or the Minister may direct from time to time, as the case may be.
SDC.2 Amendment
SDC.2.1 The Commission may at any time amend, modify, vary or revoke this Code or any
part thereof.
SDC.1.1 The provisions of sections MSDC1.1, MSDC1.2 and MSDC1.3 of the Main Code
shall apply to this Scheduling and Dispatch Code No1.
SDC1.2 Procedure
SDC1.2.1 Applicability
SDC1.2.1.1 Schedules and other information supplied by the Single Buyer to the User, or
Declarations and other information supplied by the User including generators
participating in TPA to the Single Buyer, as the case may be, under this SDC1
shall be supplied on the current Working Day for the following Working Day.
SDC1.2.1.2 Where the day following the current Working Day is a Non-Working Day,
Schedules and other information supplied by the Single Buyer to the User, or
Declarations and other information supplied by the User to the Single Buyer, as
the case may be, under this SDC1 shall be supplied on the current Working
Day for each of the two (2) days following the current Working Day.
SDC1.2.1.3 Where there are several consecutive days following the current Working Day
that are Non-Working Days, Schedules and other information supplied by the
Single Buyer to the User, or Declarations and other information supplied by the
User to the Single Buyer, as the case may be, under this SDC1 shall be
supplied on the current Working Day for each of the consecutive Non-Working
Days and for the day following the period of consecutive Non-Working days,
except as required under SDC1.2.1.4.
SDC1.2.1.4 Where there are more than four (4) consecutive Non-Working Days following
the current Working Day, Schedules and other information supplied by the
Single Buyer to the User, or Declarations and other information supplied by the
User to the Single Buyer, as the case may be, under this SDC1 shall be
supplied on the current Working Day for each of the next four (4) consecutive
Non-Working Days and for the day following the period of four (4) consecutive
Non-Working days.
SDC1.2.1.5 If SDC1.2.1.4 applies, Schedules and other information supplied by the Single
Buyer to the User, or Declarations and other information supplied by the User
to the Single Buyer, as the case may be, under this SDC1 shall be supplied on
the day immediately following the period of four (4) consecutive Non-Working
days, whether or not it is a Working Day, for the following day.
SDC1.2.2.2 Data requirements include, in the case of CCGT Modules, the CCGT Module
Matrix which shows the combination of CCGT Units running in relation to any
given MW output, in the form of the diagram illustrated in DRC8.1. The CCGT
Module Matrix is designed to achieve certainty by knowing the number of CCGT
Units to be synchronized to achieve a Dispatch Instruction.
SDC1.2.2.3 The other data may also include in the case of a Range CCGT Module, a
request for the Connection Point at which the power is provided from the Range
CCGT Module to be changed with effect from the beginning of the following
Schedule Day to another specified single Connection Point (there can be only
one) to that being used for the current Schedule Day. The Single Buyer will
respond to this request at the same time that it issues the Least Cost Unit
Schedule. If the Single Buyer agrees to the request (such Agreement not to be
unreasonably withheld), the Generator will operate the Range CCGT Module in
accordance with the request. If the Single Buyer does not agree, the Generator
will, if it produces power from that Range CCGT Module, continue to provide
power from the Range CCGT Module to the Connection Point being used at
the time of the request. The request can only be made up to 1000 hours in
respect of the following Schedule Day. No subsequent request to change can
be made after 1000 hours in respect of the following Schedule Day.
SDC1.2.2.4 The principles set out in DRC8.1 apply to the submission of a CCGT Module
Matrix and accordingly the CCGT Module Matrix can only be amended as
follows:
if the CCGT Module is a Normal CCGT Module, the CCGT Units within
that CCGT Module can only be amended such that the CCGT Module
comprises different CCGT Units if the Single Buyer gives its prior
consent in writing and is also consistent with the relevant Agreement.
Notice of the wish to amend the CCGT Units within such a CCGT
Module must be given at least six (6) months before it is wished for the
amendment to take effect; or
if the CCGT Module is a Range CCGT Module, the CCGT Units within
that CCGT Module can only be amended such that the CCGT Module
comprises different CCGT Units for a particular Schedule Day if the
relevant notification is given by 1000 hours on the day prior to the
Schedule Day in which the amendment is to take effect. No
subsequent amendment may be made to the CCGT Units comprising
the CCGT Module in respect of that particular Schedule Day.
SDC1.2.2.5 In the absence of the submission of a CCGT Module Matrix, the last correctly
submitted CCGT Module Matrix shall be deemed the CCGT Module Matrix.
SDC1.2.2.7 Subject as provided above, the GSO will rely on the CCGT Units specified in
such Matrix running as indicated in the CCGT Module Matrix when it issues a
Dispatch Instruction in respect of the CCGT Module.
SDC1.2.2.8 Any changes to the CCGT Module Matrix must be notified immediately to the
Single Buyer in accordance with the provisions of SDC1 and relevant
Agreement. Such Availability Declaration will replace any previous Availability
Declaration covering any part of the next following Availability Declaration
Period.
SDC1.2.2.9 A revised Availability Declaration may be made in respect of any CDGU which,
since the time at which the Availability Declaration relating to that CDGU, or
any previous revised Availability Declaration under this section, was prepared,
has either:
(a) become available at a different wattage to that which such CDGU was
proposed to be made available for generation in any such Availability
Declaration whether higher or lower (including zero); or
SDC1.2.2.10 The revisions to the other data are listed under the Availability Declaration
heading in DRC8.1.
SDC1.2.2.12 In the case of Power Park Modules (PPM), the Power Park Module Matrix which
shows the combination of Power Park Units running in relation to any given MW
output and shall be prepared in accordance with Good Industry Practice and
approved by GSO. The Power Park Module Matrix is in the form of the example
illustrated in DRC8.1. The Power Park Module Matrix is designed to achieve
certainty in knowing the number of Power Park Units synchronized to achieve
a Dispatch. The GSO and the Single Buyer will rely on the Power Park Units
and Power Park Modules of each Power Station specified in such Power Park
Module Availability Matrix running as indicated in the Power Park Module
Availability Matrix when it issues an instruction in respect of the Power Station
instruction.
SDC1.2.2.13 By 1000 hours each Working Day each Energy Storage Operator shall submit
to the Single Buyer in writing or via such electronic data transmission facilities
as agreed upon with the Single Buyer, an Availability Declaration stating
whether or not it is proposed to be available for import or export of energy and
provision of Ancillary Services in respect of the next following period from 0000
hours to 2400 hours for each day. If it is available it must state the Declared
Availability expressed in a whole number of MW, in respect of any time period
during the following day or days specifying the time at which each time period
begins and finishes. Such Availability Declaration will replace any previous
Availability Declaration covering any part of the next following Availability
Declaration period. In so far as not revised, the previously submitted Availability
Declaration shall apply for the next following Availability Declaration period.
This revised Availability Declaration shall state the time periods specifying the
time at which each time period begins and finishes in the relevant Availability
Declaration period in which such Energy Storage Unit is proposed to be
available and at what wattage, expressed in a whole number of MW, and what
limits for Ancillary Services, in respect of each such time period.
SDC1.2.2.15 By 1000 hours each Working Day each Aggregator shall submit to the Single
Buyer in writing (or by such electronic data transmission facilities as agreed
upon with the Single Buyer) an Availability Declaration stating whether it is
proposed to be available in respect of the next following period from 0000 hours
to 2400 hours for each day. If it is available, it must state the Declared
Availability expressed in a whole number of MW, in respect of any time period
during the following day or days specifying the time at which each time period
begins and finishes. Such Availability Declaration will replace any previous
Availability Declaration covering any part of the next following Availability
Declaration period. In so far as not revised, the previously submitted Availability
Declaration shall apply for the next following Availability Declaration period.
This revised Availability Declaration shall state the time periods specifying the
time at which each time period begins and finishes in the relevant Availability
Declaration period in which such Aggregator is proposed to be available and at
what wattage, expressed in a whole number of MW, and what limits for Ancillary
Services, in respect of each such time period.
SDC1.2.3.2 By 1000 hours each day each Generator shall in respect of each CDGU which
the Generator shall have declared available under SDC1.2.2, submit to the
Single Buyer in writing (or by such electronic data transmission facilities as have
been agreed with the Single Buyer) the following:
(a) details of any special factors which in the reasonable opinion of the
Generators may have a material effect or present an enhanced risk of
a material effect on the likely output of such CDGUs. Such factors may
include risks, or potential interruptions to CDGU fuel supplies, or
developing plant problems. This information will normally only be used
to assist in determining the appropriate level of Operating Reserve that
is required under OC3.
(b) any temporary changes, and their possible duration, to the Registered
Data of such CDGU;
(c) any temporary changes, and their possible duration, to the availability
of Ancillary Services.
SDC1.2.3.3 By 1000 hours each day each Energy Storage Operator shall submit to the
Single Buyer in writing (or by electronic data transmission facilities as agreed
upon with the Single Buyer) any revisions to the Unit Scheduling and Dispatch
Parameters to those submitted under a previous declaration to apply for the
next following day or days from 0000 hours to 2400 hours for each day. The
Unit Scheduling and Dispatch Parameters submitted by the Energy Storage
Operator shall reasonably reflect the true operating characteristics.
SDC1.2.3.4 By 1000 hours each day each Aggregator shall submit to the Single Buyer in
writing (or by electronic data transmission facilities as agreed upon with the
Single Buyer) any revisions to the Unit Scheduling and Dispatch Parameters to
those submitted under a previous declaration to apply for the next following day
or days from 0000 hours to 2400 hours for each day.
SDC1.2.4.2 A schedule that results in least cost will be compiled by the Single Buyer each
day for the following day. When compiling the schedule, the Single Buyer will
take account of and give due weight to the factors listed below (where
applicable):
(d) gas volume and pressure constraints, and other fuel constraints;
(e) minimum and maximum water-take for hydro CDGU and other factors
associated with water usage or conservation;
(i) in cases where fuel prices are subsidized, the price to be used for
scheduling shall be the price decided by the government;
(k) minimum and maximum possible State Of Charge for Energy Storage
Units;
SDC1.2.4.3 In accordance with SDC1.2.4.1 and SDC1.2.4.2 above the Single Buyer shall
prepare a Least Cost Unit Constrained Schedule.
SDC1.2.5.2 The Least Cost Unit Constrained Schedule shall take account of:
(d) CDGU stability, as determined by the GSO following advice from the
Generator and registered in the SDP;
(e) the requirements for maintaining frequency control (in accordance with
SDC3);
(f) the inability of any CDGU to meet its full Spinning Reserve capability
or its Non-Spinning Reserve capability;
(o) any provisions by the GSO under OC7 for the possible islanding of the
Grid System that requires additional Generating Modules to be
Synchronized as a contingency action;
(r) any other factors that may inhibit the application of the Least Cost Unit
Constrained Schedule.
SDC1.2.5.3 The GSO shall carry out security assessment and shall advise the Single Buyer
on any modification before the issuance of the Least Cost Unit Constrained
Schedule. The Least Cost Unit Constrained Schedule will be deemed the Least
Cost Unit Schedule for the following day.
SDC1.2.5.4 The Synchronizing and De-Synchronizing times shown in the Least Cost Unit
Schedule are indicative only and it should be borne in mind that the Dispatch
Instruction could reflect more or different CDGU than in the Least Cost Unit
Schedule. The GSO may issue Dispatch Instruction in respect of any CDGU in
accordance with its Declared Availability. Generators must ensure that their
Generating Units are able to be synchronized at the times Scheduled but only
if so Dispatched by the GSO by issue of a Dispatch Instruction;
SDC1.2.5.5 The Generation Unit Commitment will be issued to CDGUs by 1700 hours each
day for the following day or days, providing that all necessary information was
made available by 1000 hours. The GSO may instruct CDGUs before the issue
of the Least Cost Unit Schedule for the Schedule Day that the instruction relates
to, if the length of Notice to Synchronize requires the instruction to be given at
the time. The Generation Unit Commitment received by each Generator will
contain only information relating to its CDGUs.
SDC1.2.5.6 The Energy Storage Operator Unit Commitment will be issued to Energy
Storage Operators by 1700 hours each day for the following day or days,
providing that all necessary information was made available by 1000 hours. The
Energy Storage Unit Commitment received by each Energy Storage Operator
will only contain information relating to its Energy Storage Units.
SDC1.2.5.8 In the case of any change of Unit Scheduling and Dispatch Parameters from
the relevant Agreement, these shall be notified to the Single Buyer and GSO;
SDC1.3.1 Other Relevant Generator, Energy Storage Operator and Aggregator Data
SDC1.3.1.1 By 1000 hours each Scheduling Day each Generator shall for each CDGU that
the Generator shall have declared available under SDC1.2.2, submit to the
Single Buyer in writing (or by such electronic data transmission facilities as have
been agreed with the Single Buyer) the following:
(a) details of any special factors which in the reasonable opinion of the
Generator may have a material effect or present an enhanced risk of
a material effect on the likely output of such CDGUs. Such factors may
include risks or potential interruptions to CDGU fuel supplies or
developing plant problems. This information will normally only be used
to assist in determining the appropriate level of Operating Reserve that
is required under OC3;
(b) any temporary changes, and their possible duration, to the Registered
Data of such CDGU;
(c) any temporary changes, and their possible duration, to the availability
of Ancillary Services;
SDC1.3.1.2 By 1000 hours each Scheduling Day each Energy Storage Operator shall for
each Energy Storage Unit that the Energy Storage Operator shall have
declared available under SDC1.2.2, shall submit to the Single Buyer in writing
(or by such electronic data transmission facilities as have been agreed with the
Single Buyer) the following:
(a) details of any special factors which in the reasonable opinion of the
Energy Storage Operator may have a material effect or present an
enhanced risk of a material effect on the likely output of such Energy
Storage Unit;
(b) any temporary changes, and their possible duration, to the Registered
Data of such Energy Storage Unit;
(c) any temporary changes, and their possible duration, to the availability
of Ancillary Services;
SDC1.3.1.3 By 1000 hours each Scheduling Day each Aggregator declared available under
SDC1.2.2, shall submit to the Single Buyer in writing (or by such electronic data
transmission facilities as have been agreed with the Single Buyer) the following:
(a) details of any special factors which in the reasonable opinion of the
Aggregator may have a material effect or present an enhanced risk of
a material effect on the likely output of such aggregated units;
(b) any temporary changes, and their possible duration, to the Registered
Data of such Aggregator;
(c) any temporary changes, and their possible duration, to the availability
of Ancillary Services.
(a) constraints on its Distribution Network which the Single Buyer may
need to take into account;
(b) the requirements of voltage control and MVAr reserves which the GSO
may need to take into account for Grid System security reasons; and
(a) constraints on its Network which the Single Buyer may need to take
into account;
(b) the requirements of voltage control and MVAr reserves which the GSO
may need to take into account for Grid System security reasons; and
The following data items together with any revisions to those data items, submitted
by each Generator, Energy Storage Operator and Aggregator entered into
computer systems of the Single Buyer producing the Least Cost Unit Schedule will
be checked for validity with the Data Validity and Default Rules and will be
automatically amended in accordance with those rules if the data items do not
meet the requirements of those rules:
(a) the Availability Declaration (and other data listed under DRC8.1);
SDC1.4.1 If any CDGU, Energy Storage Operator or Aggregator fails to submit to the Single
Buyer by 1000 hours each Scheduling Day any of the data and information
required to be submitted pursuant to SDC1.2.2, SDC1.2.3, SDC1.2.4 for entry into
the computer systems of the Single Buyer producing the Schedule, the data items
to be used will be determined in accordance with the Data Validity and Default
Rules. In any other case, the data items to be used will be the last valid data items
submitted for the relevant Dispatch Unit.
SDC1.4.2 Any data which has been subjected to the Data Validity and Default Rules
(whether or not amended or determined in accordance with those rules) which is
inconsistent with other data will be amended in accordance with the Data
Consistency Rules, if any.
SDC1.4.3 In the event that any data item of a CDGU is amended or determined in
accordance with this SDC1.4, the appropriate data items will be made available to
the Generator.
SDC1.4.4 It is the responsibility of the User to submit accurate data and also to notify the
Single Buyer immediately of any changes to their data.
SDC1.5.1 By 1000 hours each Scheduling Day Grid Connected Customers and Aggregators
able to provide Demand Response will submit to the Single Buyer in writing (or by
such electronic data transmission facilities as agreed upon with the Single Buyer)
or notification of the following for the next following Availability Declaration Period:
(a) demand in discrete MW blocks that can be made available for control
and the times when this control may be exercised;
(b) the notice required for each discrete MW block to be switched out and
subsequently switched back in; and
(c) the price for each discrete MW block as specified in the relevant
Agreement.
SDC1.5.2 It should be noted that Demand Response in this SDC1 is for the purpose of
optimizing the total cost of Transmission Operation, and is not the same as
Demand Control where there is insufficient generation, as described in OC4. It
follows that, while the same Demand block may be offered for Demand Response
and available for Demand Control it cannot be utilized for both purposes
simultaneously and that the GSO may wish to retain for Demand Control any or
all Demand blocks offered for Demand Response. Demand blocks utilized for
Demand Control under OC4 will not be paid the price specified in the relevant
Agreement.
Scheduling and Dispatch Code No.2 (SDC2): Control, Scheduling and Dispatch
SDC2.1.1 fThe provisions of sections MSDC2.1, MSDC2.2 and MSDC2.3 of the Main Code
shall apply to this Scheduling and Dispatch Code No2: Control, Scheduling and
Dispatch.
SDC2.2 Procedure
(b) changes to any parameters used in the derivation of the Least Cost
Unit Schedule following preparation of the Least Cost Unit Schedule;
(c) the provision of Ancillary Services taking into account changes to any
parameters used in the derivation of the Least Cost Unit Schedule
following preparation of the Least Cost Unit Schedule; and
For avoidance of doubt, generators participating in TPA are must run unit. GSO
shall have the right to instruct generators participating in TPA to reduce,
maintain or increase the output subject to declared ATC by GSO or system
condition.
SDC2.2.1.2 Subject as provided below, the factors used in the Dispatch phase in assessing
which units to Dispatch, in conjunction with the Least Cost Unit Schedule as
derived under SDC1, will be those used by the GSO to produce the Least Cost
Unit Schedule as may be required depending on the reasonable opinion of the
GSO in real time.
SDC2.2.1.3 Additional factors that the GSO will, however, also take into account are the
actual performance in real time of Generators, Energy Storage Operators,
Aggregators, Externally Interconnected Parties and Network Operators, agreed
special actions (including Demand Control), actual network constraint in real
time and variation between forecast and actual demand as these will have an
effect on Dispatch.
SDC2.2.1.4 If two or more CDGUs, Energy Storage Unit, Aggregator have submitted
identical data in accordance with SDC1, GSO will select first for Dispatch the
one which in the GSO’s reasonable judgement is most appropriate taking into
account a possible reduction in transmission losses, higher system reliability
and enhanced fuel security.
SDC2.3.1 The GSO will revise the Least Cost Unit Schedule to be as optimal as possible
when, in its reasonable judgement, a need arises. As it may be the case that no
notice will be given prior to this optimization it is a requirement that Generators,
Energy Storage Operators and Aggregators always inform the GSO of changes of
Availability Declarations and Unit Scheduling and Dispatch Parameters
immediately.
Instruction, other than by electronic signals, which may be sent directly to the
Generating Modules, Energy Storage Operators and Aggregators will always
be sent to the User at the User's designated Control Room
SDC2.4.1.2 Dispatch Instruction will recognize the Declared Availability, Unit Scheduling
and Dispatch Parameters and Other Relevant Data supplied to the GSO under
SDC1 and any revisions under SDC1 or SDC2 to that data. A Dispatch
Instruction may be subsequently cancelled or varied, including an instruction
for a Cancelled Start.
SDC2.4.1.3 The GSO may issue Dispatch Instruction for any CDGU, Energy Storage Unit
or Aggregator for which an Availability Declaration (or revised Availability
Declaration) has been made in accordance with its Declared Availability as set
out in the original or a revised, as the case may be, Availability Declaration,
even if that CDGU, Energy Storage Unit or Aggregator was not included in the
Least Cost Unit Schedule. The GSO is entitled to assume that each CDGU,
Energy Storage Unit or Aggregator subject to the time dependent limitations on
availability, is available to the extent declared in the latest Availability
Declaration unless and until it is informed of any change.
(i) MVAr Output - the individual MVAr output from the CDGU
onto the Grid System on the higher voltage side of the
generator step-up transformer.
In addition:
(x) where the instruction require more than two taps per CDGU
and that means that the instruction cannot be achieved within
two (2) minutes of the instruction time (or such longer period
as the GSO may have instructed), the instruction must each
be achieved with the minimum of delay after the expiry of that
period;
(k) Tap Positions - a request for a CDGU step-up transformer tap position
(for security assessment);
SDC2.4.2.2 Dispatch Instruction will indicate the target MW (at Target Frequency) to be
provided at the Connection Point, and to be achieved in accordance with the
respective CDGU’s Unit Scheduling and Dispatch Parameters given under or
as revised in accordance with SDC1 or SDC2, or such rate within those
Parameters as is specified by the GSO in the Dispatch Instruction. The form of
and terms to be used by the GSO in issuing instruction together with their
meanings are set out in Appendix 1 in the form of a non-exhaustive list of
examples.
SDC2.4.2.3 Dispatch Instruction will be given by telephone and will include an exchange of
operator names or by automatic logging device or by electronic instruction.
SDC2.4.2.4 They must be formally acknowledged immediately by the Generator for the
Power Station of that CDGU by telephone or automatic logging device or by
such electronic data transmission facilities agreed upon with the GSO. With
regards to non-acceptance of the instruction, there must be a reason given
immediately, which may relate only to safety grounds (personnel or plant) or
because they are not in accordance with the applicable Declared Availability,
Unit Scheduling and Dispatch Parameters or Generation Other Relevant Data.
SDC2.4.2.5 Each Generator will comply with all Dispatch Instruction properly given by the
GSO unless the Generator has given notice to the GSO regarding non-
acceptance of Dispatch Instruction.
SDC2.4.2.6 In the event that in carrying out the Dispatch Instruction, an unforeseen problem
arises, caused on safety grounds (relating to personnel or plant), the GSO must
be notified without delay by telephone.
SDC2.4.2.7 Dispatch Instruction will be in accordance with Unit Scheduling and Dispatch
Parameters and Generation Other Relevant Data registered under SDC1 or as
amended under SDC1 or SDC2.
SDC2.4.2.8 Generators will respond to Dispatch Instruction properly given by the GSO with
no more than the delay, as defined by the response times set out below
provided that in the case of Emergency Instruction issued pursuant to SDC2.5
the obligation of the Generator shall be only to use all reasonable endeavors to
so respond.
SDC2.4.2.10 The GSO may suspend the issue of Dispatch Instruction in accordance with the
Least Cost Unit Schedule to the extent that reports or data via the SCADA
system that indicates a Partial Blackout or Total Blackout may be imminent or
exists. When necessary the GSO will issue instruction for a Black Start.
SDC2.4.2.11 Each Generator in respect of any of its Power Station will without delay notify
the GSO by telephone or by such electronic data transmission facilities agreed
upon with the GSO of any change or loss (temporary or otherwise) to the
operational capability including any changes to the Unit Scheduling and
Dispatch Parameters or Generation Other Relevant Data supplied under SDC1
(and any revisions under SDC1 and SDC2 to the data) of each CDGU.
SDC2.4.2.12 If, for any reason, including a change of Declared Availability or Unit Scheduling
and Dispatch Parameters made by the Generator or the submission of
Generation Other Relevant Data, the prevailing Dispatch Instruction for any
CDGU is no longer within the applicable Declared Availability, Unit Scheduling
and Dispatch Parameters, or Generation Other Relevant Data then:
(a) the Generator will use reasonable endeavours to ensure that a revised
Dispatch Instruction be given by the GSO such that the new Dispatch
Instruction is within the now applicable Declared Availability and/or
(b) if the GSO fails to issue such a new Dispatch Instruction within a
reasonable time then the relevant Generator shall be entitled to
change the operation of such CDGU to bring its operation within the
applicable Declared Availability and/or Unit Scheduling and Dispatch
Parameters and/or Generation Other Relevant Data until the GSO
issues a new Dispatch Instruction within the applicable Declared
Availability and/or Unit Scheduling and Dispatch Parameters and/or
Generation Other Relevant Data. Prior to making such a change in
operation, the Generator will use reasonable endeavours to advise the
GSO by telephone and then confirmed by emails or by such electronic
data transmission facilities agreed upon with the GSO of its intended
action and its timing. The confirmation must be sent as soon as
possible after the telephone call, but in the event that it is not possible
to send it prior to the change of operation being carried out, the change
may be effected prior to the notification. Any change in operation
should be of the minimum necessary to remain within the applicable
Declared Availability and/or Unit Scheduling and Dispatch Parameters
and/or Generation Other Relevant Data.
SDC2.4.2.13 A Generator may request agreement of the GSO for one of the CDGUs to be
operated under a risk of a trip. The agreement will be dependent on the risk to
the Grid System that a trip of the CDGU would constitute.
SDC2.4.2.14 Each Generator will operate its Synchronized CDGUs with AVRs in constant
terminal voltage mode with VAR limiters in service at all times. AVR constant
Reactive Power or power factor mode should, if installed, be disabled, and its
generator step-up transformer tap changer selected to manual mode unless
released from this obligation in respect of a particular CDGU by the GSO.
Where a power system stabilizer is fitted as part of an excitation system of a
CDGU, it requires on-load commissioning which must be witnessed by the
GSO. Only when the performance of the power system stabilizer has been
approved by the GSO shall it be switched into service by a Generator and then
it will be kept in service at all times unless otherwise agreed with the GSO.
SDC2.4.2.15 A Generator may request agreement from the GSO for one of its CDGUs to be
operated with the AVR in manual mode, or power system stabilizer switched
out, or VAR limiter switched out. The agreement of the GSO will be dependent
on the risk that would be imposed on the Grid System and any User System.
SDC2.4.2.17 Such dispatch logs and any other available forms of archived Instruction, for
example, telephone recordings, shall be provided to the investigation team of
the Commission when required. Otherwise, written records shall be kept by all
parties for a period not less than five (5) years or as required by the relevant
Agreement and voice recordings for a period not less than three (3) years.
SDC2.4.2.18 If, at any time, the GSO determines after consultations with the Generators that:
the GSO will have the right to disconnect the generation facility from the Grid
System. The generating facility will remain disconnected until the GSO is
satisfied that the condition(s) above has been corrected. The GSO shall also
notify the Single Buyer, the Grid Owner or any relevant User of any of the
conditions (a) through (d).
SDC2.4.3.2 Dispatch Instruction will recognize the Declared Availability declared, the
discrete blocks made available for control and the notice required for each
discrete MW block to be switched out and subsequently switched back in. A
Dispatch Instruction may be subsequently cancelled or varied.
SDC2.4.3.3 The GSO will issue instruction directly to the Network Operator, Distributor, or
Grid Connected Customer, as the case may be, for the Dispatch of each
demand block available for control. The GSO is entitled to assume that each
demand block available for control, subject to the time dependent limitations on
availability, is available to the extent declared in the latest Availability
Declaration unless and until it is informed of any change.
SDC2.4.3.5 Each Network Operator, Distributor, or Grid Connected Customer, as the case
may be, will comply in accordance with all Dispatch Instruction properly given
by the GSO unless the Grid Connected Customer has given notice which may
only be on safety grounds (relating to personnel or plant) or because they are
not in accordance with the applicable Declared Availability to the GSO
regarding non-acceptance of Dispatch Instruction.
SDC2.4.3.6 In the event that in carrying out the Dispatch Instruction, an unforeseen problem
arises, caused on safety grounds (relating to personnel or plant), the GSO must
be notified without delay by telephone.
(a) Charge or Discharge from the Energy Storage Unit to the Grid;
(b) Ancillary Service provision as defined in the related document and the
relevant agreement.
SDC2.4.4.2 Each Energy Storage Operator will comply in accordance with all Dispatch
Instruction properly given by the GSO unless the Energy Storage Operator has
given notice which may only be on safety grounds (relating to personnel or
plant) or because Dispatch Instruction are not in accordance with the applicable
Declared Availability to the GSO regarding non-acceptance of Dispatch
Instruction.
SDC2.4.4.3 In the event that when carrying out the Dispatch Instruction, an unforeseen
problem arises, caused on safety grounds (relating to personnel or plant), the
GSO must be notified by telephone without delay.
(a) Active power export or import blocks from the Aggregator’s aggregated
units to the Grid;
(b) Ancillary Service provision as defined in the related document and the
relevant Agreement
SDC2.4.5.2 Each Aggregator will comply in accordance with all Dispatch Instruction
properly given by the GSO unless they are not in accordance with the
applicable Declared Availability to the GSO regarding the non-acceptance of
Dispatch Instruction.
SDC2.4.5.3 In the event that when carrying out the Dispatch Instruction, an unforeseen
problem arises the GSO must be notified without delay by telephone.
SDC2.5 Reporting
SDC2.5.1 As part of the settlement process the GSO will publish data regarding the actual
real time performance of each CDGU, Energy Storage Unit and Aggregator
including TPA to the Single Buyer in a format agreed between the GSO and the
Single Buyer;
SDC2.5.2 The GSO shall also provide requisite operational data in a format as specified by
the Grid Code Committee/Grid Operation Subcommittee to enable them to perform
their functions as per GC5.2 and GC7.1.
only requiring the User to use all reasonable endeavours to so respond, such
Emergency Instruction must be complied with without delay. A refusal may only
be given on safety grounds (relating to personnel or plant) and must be notified
to the GSO immediately by telephone.
<End of the Scheduling and Dispatch Code No 2: Control, Scheduling and Dispatch>
(d) if the start time is different from the time the instruction is issued, the
start time will be included;
SDC2A.1.2.1 If the time of the instruction is 1400 hours, the Unit is Unit 1 and the output to
be achieved is 460MW, the relevant part of the instruction would be, for
example: "Unit 1 to 460MW instruction timed at 1400”.
SDC2A.1.2.2 If the start time is 1415 hours, it would be, for example: "Unit 1 (or Module 1) to
460MW start at 1415 hours instruction timed at 1400”.
SDC2A.1.2.3 Loading and de-loading rates are assumed to be in accordance with Unit
Scheduling and Dispatch Parameters unless otherwise stated. If different
loading or de-loading rates are required, the time to be achieved will be stated,
for example: "Unit 1 (or Module 1) to 460MW at 1420 hours target time
instruction timed at 1400”.
SDC2A.1.3.1 For CDGUs the instruction issue time will always have due regard for the time
of Notice to synchronize declared to the GSO in the relevant Agreement the
Generator.
SDC2A.1.3.2 The instruction will follow the form, for example: “Unit 1 synchronize at 1600
hours (and other units in sequence when scheduled) instruction timed at 1300
hours”.
SDC2A.1.3.3 Unless a loading programme is also given at the same time it will be assumed
that the CDGUs are to be brought to Minimum Generation and (at the point of
synchronism) 0 MVAr output, and on the Generator reporting that the Unit has
Synchronized a further Dispatch Instruction will be issued.
SDC2A.1.3.4 When a Dispatch Instruction for a CDGU to Synchronize is cancelled before the
Unit is Synchronized, the instruction will follow the form, for example: “Unit 1
(or Module 1), cancel Synchronizing instruction, instruction timed at 1400
hours”.
SDC2A.1.4.1 The instruction will normally follow the form, for example: “Unit 1 Shutdown
instruction timed at 1300 hours”.
SDC2A.1.4.2 If the instruction start time is for 1400 hours the form will be, for example: “Unit
1 Shutdown start at 1400 hours, instruction timed at 1300 hours (and other
Units in sequence)”.
SDC2A.1.4.3 Both of the above assume a de-loading rate at declared Unit Scheduling and
Dispatch Parameters. Otherwise the message will conclude with, for example:
"... and De-Synchronize at 1500 hours”.
SDC2A.1.4.4 Unless a separate MVAr Dispatch Instruction is given, it will be assumed that
the CDGU will be brought to 0 MVAr (at the point of synchronism) at De-
Synchronization.
SDC2A.2.1.2 Where a CDGU cannot be instructed by an AGC signal, for whatever reason,
and the CDGU is in the Frequency Sensitive Mode Instruction refer to target
output at Target Frequency. In this instance Target Frequency changes will
always be given to the Generator by facsimile or by such electronic data
transmission facilities as have been agreed with the GSO and will normally only
be 49.95, 50.00, or 50.05Hz but in exceptional circumstances as determined
by the GSO in its reasonable opinion, may be 49.90 or 50.10Hz.
SDC2A.2.2.1 In order for adequate System voltage profiles and Reactive Power reserves to
be maintained under normal and fault conditions a range of voltage control
instruction will be utilized from time to time, for example:
(f) Achieve a target voltage of 280kV and then allow to vary with System
conditions; or
SDC2A.2.2.3 It should be noted that the excitation control system constant Reactive Power
output control mode or constant power factor output control mode will always
be disabled, unless agreed otherwise with the GSO.
SDC2A.3.1.1 The instruction will be by facsimile instruction or if not available will be given by
telephone or by such electronic data transmission facilities agreed upon with
the GSO and will normally follow the form, for example: “Unit 1 instruct
Additional Gen (or cancel Additional Gen), instruction timed at 1800 hours”.
SDC2A.3.2.1 The instruction will normally follow the form, for example: “Initiate Black Start
procedure, instruction timed at 1900 hours”.
SDC2A.3.3.1 The instruction will be prefixed with the words "This is an Emergency
Instruction”. It may be in a pre-arranged format and will normally follow the
form, for example: “This is an Emergency Instruction. Reduce output to ‘X’ MW
in ‘Y’ minutes, instruction timed at 2000 hours”.
Scheduling and Dispatch Code No.3 (SDC3): Frequency and Interconnection Transfer
Control
SDC3.1.1 The provisions of sections MSDC3.1, MSDC3.2 and MSDC3.3 of the Main Code
shall apply to this Scheduling and Dispatch Code No3: Frequency and
Interconnection Transfer Control.
SDC3.2.1 Each Generating Module, in accordance with its Ancillary Services requirements
as defined in the Connection Code, the documents for Ancillary Services and the
relevant agreement should at all times have the capability to operate automatically
so as to provide response to changes in Frequency in order to contribute to
containing and correcting the System Frequency within the statutory requirements
of Frequency control.
SDC3.2.2 Each Generating Module producing Active Power, and able to do so, must operate
at all times in a Frequency Sensitive Mode.
SDC3.2.4 Frequency Sensitive Mode is the generic description for a Generating Module
operating in accordance with an instruction to operate so as to provide Primary
Response and/or Secondary Response and/or High Frequency Response. Such
instruction will continue until countermanded by the GSO or until the Generating
Module is De-Synchronized, whichever is the first to occur.
SDC3.2.5 A System Frequency induced change in the Active Power output of a Generating
Module which assists recovery to Target Frequency must not be countermanded
by a Generating Unit or control system except where it is done purely on safety
grounds (relating to either personnel or plant) or, where necessary, to ensure the
integrity of the Generating Unit.
SDC3.3.1 The GSO may utilise Demand Control with the capability of Low Frequency Relay
initiated load shedding in establishing its requirements for Frequency Control.
SDC3.3.2 The GSO will specify within the range agreed the Low Frequency Relay settings
to be applied, the amount of Demand Control to be made available and will also
instruct the Low Frequency Relay initiated response to be placed in or out of
service.
SDC3.3.3 Users will comply with the Instruction of the GSO for Low Frequency Relay settings
and Low Frequency Relay initiated Demand Control to be placed in or out of
service. Users shall not alter such Low Frequency Relay settings or take Low
Frequency Relay initiated response out of service without agreement of the GSO,
except for safety reasons. If the User takes the Low Frequency initiated Demand
Control facility out of service without the permission of the GSO that User must
inform the GSO immediately.
SDC3.4.1 Each Generating Unit in respect of which the Generator has been instructed to
operate to provide High Frequency Response, producing Active Power and
operating above Designed Minimum Operating Level, is required to reduce Active
Power output in response to an increase in System Frequency above the Target
Frequency.
SDC3.4.2 The rate of change of Active Power output with respect to Frequency up to 50.5
Hz shall be in accordance with the provisions from the relevant Agreement
between the GSO and each Generator. The reduction in Active Power output by
the amount provided for in the relevant Agreement between the GSO and the
Generator must be fully achieved within ten (10) seconds of the time of the
Frequency increase and must be sustained at no lesser reduction thereafter. It is
accepted that the reduction in Active Power output may not be to below the
Minimum Generation.
SDC3.4.3 In addition to the High Frequency Response provided, the Generating Unit must
continue to reduce Active Power output in response to an increase in System
Frequency to 50.5 Hz or above at a minimum rate of 2 per cent (%) of output per
0.1 Hz deviation of System Frequency above that level, such reduction to be
achieved within five (5) minutes of the rise to or above 50.5 Hz.
SDC3.5.1 Steady state operation below Minimum Generation is not expected but if System
operating conditions cause operation below Minimum Generation which gives rise
to operational difficulties for the Generating Unit, then the GSO should not, upon
request, unreasonably withhold a Dispatch Instruction to return the Generating
Unit to an output not less than Minimum Generation.
SDC3.5.3 If the System Frequency is at or above 52Hz for a duration above the relay settings
defined in CC6.4.9.2, the requirement to make all reasonable efforts to avoid
tripping does not apply and the Generator is required to take action to protect the
Power Station.
SDC3.5.4 In the event of the System Frequency becoming stable above 50.5Hz, after all
Power Station action as specified in SDC3.4 has taken place, the GSO will issue
appropriate Dispatch Instruction, which may include instruction to trip Generating
Modules so that the Frequency returns to below 50.5Hz and ultimately to Target
Frequency.
SDC3.5.5 If the System Frequency has become stable above 52 Hz, after all Power Station
action as specified in SDC3.5.2 and SDC3.5.3 has taken place, the GSO will issue
Dispatch Instruction to trip appropriate Generating Modules to bring the System
Frequency to below 52Hz and follow this with appropriate Dispatch Instruction to
return the System Frequency to below 50.5 Hz and ultimately to Target Frequency.
SDC3.6.1 The Generator will not be in default of any existing Dispatch Instruction if it is
following the provisions of SDC3.2, SDC3.4 or SDC3.5.
SDC3.6.2 In order for the GSO to be able to deal with the emergency conditions effectively,
it needs as much up to date information as possible. Accordingly the GSO must
be informed of the action taken in accordance with SDC3.4 as soon as possible
and in any event within five (5) minutes of the rise in System Frequency, directly
by telephone from the Power Station.
SDC3.6.3 The GSO will use reasonable endeavors to ensure that, if System Frequency rises
above 50.4Hz, and an Externally Interconnected Party is transferring Power into
the Grid System, the amount of Power transferred into the Grid System from the
System of that Externally Interconnected Party is reduced at a rate equivalent to
(or greater than) that which applies for Generating Modules operating in
Frequency Sensitive Mode which are producing Active Power. This will be done
either by utilizing existing arrangements which are designed to achieve this, or by
issuing Dispatch Instruction under SDC2.
SDC3.7 Frequency
SDC3.8.1 Any mutually agreed transfer of Power and/or Energy shall remain at the agreed
transfer level when System Frequency is between 49.5Hz and 50.5Hz.
SDC3.8.2 If the frequency falls below 49.5Hz power transfers from the Grid System into an
Externally Interconnected Party will be reduced to zero as soon as it is reasonably
practical. In any case it must be accepted that at or below this frequency an
Externally Interconnected Party may have disconnected the connection for
preservation of its own system. The GSO must be aware of this possibility and
plan Target Frequency and Generation Dispatch accordingly. The reduction of the
transfer when the frequency is below 49.5 Hz, must be in accordance with the
relevant TPA agreements.
DRC.1 Preamble
DRC.1.1 The Grid Code is a code developed and issued by the Commission. The Grid Code
is composed by a Main Code, containing the main provisions structuring the
purpose, the scope, the governance and some general requirements, and by
additional codes, containing the specific technical rules for different subjects
related to the operation of the Grid system.
DRC.1.2 According to section 50A of the Electricity Supply Act 1990 [Act 447], the
Commission may develop and issue such additional codes as it deems fit and
expedient or the Minister may direct from time to time, as the case may be.
DRC.2 Amendment
DRC.2.1 The Commission may at any time amend, modify, vary or revoke this Code or any
part thereof.
DRC.3.1 The provisions of sections MDRC1.1, MDRC1.2 and MDRC1.3 of the Main Code
shall apply to this Data Registration Code.
DRC.4 Data categories and stages in Registration (Planning and Operational Data)
DRC.4.1 Within the DRC each data item is allocated to one of the following categories and
stages for the Planning Data category:
DRC.4.2 Preliminary Project Data is the Standard Planning Data provided by Users or
intended Users to the Grid Owner based on which the Grid Owner will make an
offer of physical connection.
DRC.4.3 Committed Project Data is the Standard Planning Data and Detailed Planning Data
supplied by Users to the Grid Owner, GSO and Single Buyer, or the GSO and Grid
Owner to Users, to enable System planning and operation to be carried out by the
Grid Owner, GSO and Users.
DRC.4.4 Contracted Project Data is Standard Planning Data and Detailed Planning Data
required by the Grid Owner, GSO and Single Buyer so that it can develop detailed
models of the System and is expected to be an accurate description of User’s
Plant and Apparatus. This is entered into the project database as Registered Data
or Estimated Registered Data.
DRC.4.5 Operational Data is data which is required by the Operating Codes and the
Scheduling and Dispatch Codes and includes Demand forecast data.
DRC.4.6 Data listed in the schedules attached to this DRC within the category of Preliminary
Project Data will also be required as Committed Project Data, Contracted Project
Data and Registered Planning Data. Data listed in the schedules attached to this
DRC within the category of Contracted Project Data will also be required as
Registered Planning Data.
DRC.4.7 Standard Planning Data is the first to be provided by a User at the time of an
application for a relevant Agreement. It comprises data which is expected normally
to be sufficient for the Grid Owner and GSO to investigate the impact on the Grid
System of any User Development associated with an application by the User.
DRC.4.8 Detailed Planning Data is usually the first set of data to be provided by the User
within twenty-eight (28) days (or such longer period as the Grid Owner may agree
in any particular case) of the offer for a physical connection, being accepted by the
User. It comprises additional, more detailed, data. Users should note that,
although not needed within twenty-eight (28) days of the offer, the term Detailed
Planning Data also includes Operation Diagrams and Site Common Drawings
produced in accordance with the Connection Code. The User may, however, be
required by the GSO to provide the Detailed Planning Data in advance of the
normal timescale before the Grid Owner can make an offer for physical
connection.
DRC.4.9 In DRC, Year 0 means the current year at any time, Year 1 means the next year
at any time, Year N+1 means the year after Year N. Each year will be considered
to start on the 1st of January.
DRC.5.1 In accordance with the provisions of the various sections of the Grid Code, each
User must submit data as listed and collated in DRC7 and DRC8. Each User is
responsible of validating the data before submittal.
DRC.5.2 The responsible parties for the data and the recipients of the data are stated in
DRC7 and DRC8 for each DRC schedule. The responsible entity defines the
standard format for data submission and the means of communication. The use of
online platforms as a means of communication should be encouraged to allow
secured access, automated processing, data validation mechanisms (data type,
min/max values, etc) and proper traceability of data exchanges.
DRC.5.3 The recipients of the data should store the data in a referential database. The
referential database should ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability.
DRC.5.4 Each data or list of data that is submitted should be stored in the referential
database with at least the following information:
(c) The validity of the data when relevant (not validated, validated, historized
in case of replacement);
(f) The expiry date of the data when relevant and known.
DRC.6.1 Users, Grid Owner and the GSO are obliged to supply data as set out in the
individual sections of the Grid Code and repeated in the DRC. If a User fails to
supply data when required by any section of the Grid Code, the Grid Owner and
GSO will estimate such data if and when, in the view of the Grid Owner and GSO,
it is necessary to do so. If the Grid Owner and GSO fail to supply data when
required by any section of the Grid Code, the User to whom that data ought to
have been supplied will estimate such data if and when, in that User's view, it is
necessary to do so. Such estimates will, in each case, be based upon data
supplied previously for the same Plant or Apparatus or upon corresponding data
for similar Plant or Apparatus or upon such other information as the Grid Owner
and GSO or that User deems appropriate.
DRC.6.2 The Grid Owner and GSO will advise a User in writing of any estimated data it
intends to use relating directly to that User's Plant or Apparatus in the event of
data not being supplied.
DRC.6.3 It is the responsibility of the recipient of any item of data to ensure that each item
of data remains confidential and is not made available to any third party.
(a) with respect to each of the ten (10) succeeding years (other than in the
case of Registered Data which will reflect the current position;
(d) where there is any change (or anticipated change) in Standard or Detailed
Planning Data supplied to the Grid Owner under the PC, the User shall
notify the Grid Owner in writing without delay. The notification of the
change will be in the form required under the PC in relation to the supply
of that data and will also contain the following information:
(i) the time and date at which the change became, or is expected to
become, effective; and
(ii) if the change is only temporary, an estimate of the time and date at
which the data will revert to the previous registered form.
DRC.7.2 DRC Planning Schedule 1 - Generating Module (other than Power Park
Modules) Technical Data
DRC.7.2.1 The DRC Schedule comprises electrical parameters of Generating Modules to
perform power flow and dynamics stability studies.
DRC.7.2.2 The Grid Owner is the responsible party for the data and GSO and the Grid
Owner are the recipients of the data.
(b) Power Producers with Embedded Generating Plant other than Power
Park Modules.
DRC.7.2.4 Data should be submitted annually in January or when applying for Connection.
3 Terminal Voltage kV
19 Efficiency %
X2 Power (MVA)
25 Direct-axis Unsaturated
27 Quadrature-axis Unsaturated
3 Sequence Impedance
9 Vector Group -
4 Sequence Impedance
11 Vector Group -
2 Rated Voltage kV
3 Operating Voltage kV
4 Length of circuit km
5 Number of Circuit -
Resistance, R1 PU
Reactance, X1 PU
100MVA
Susceptance, B1 PU
Base
Resistance, R2 PU
Reactance, X2 PU
100MVA
Susceptance, B2 PU
Base
Resistance, R0 PU
Reactance, X0 PU
100MVA
Susceptance, B0 PU
Base
1 Model Name
2 Model Parameters
4 Block Diagram
1 Model Name
2 Model Parameters
3 Block Diagram
No. Maximum Excitation Limiter
1 Model Name
2 Model Parameters
3 Block Diagram
No. Minimum Excitation Limiter
1 Model Name
2 Model Parameters
3. Block Diagram
No. Power System Stabilizer
1 Model Name
2 Model Parameters
3 Block Diagram
No. Turbine-Governor
1 Model Name
2 Model Parameters
3 Block Diagram
1 Generator Yes No
2 Excitation Yes No
6 Turbine-Governor Yes No
DRC.7.3 DRC Planning Schedule 2 - Power Park Modules and Energy Storage Unit
Technical Data
DRC.7.3.1 The DRC Schedule comprises electrical parameters of Power Park Modules
and Energy Storage Unit to perform power flow and dynamics stability studies.
DRC.7.3.2 The Grid Owner is the responsible party for the data and GSO and the Grid
Owner are the recipients of the data.
DRC.7.3.4 Data should be submitted annually in January or when applying for Connection.
16 Nominal voltage kV
12 Vector Group -
ratio, Rmax
12 Vector Group -
3 Layout Diagram
No. Substation
circuit
withstand current/time
Overhead Lines / Cable to the
No.
Adjacent Substations:
2 Length km
1 Model Name
2 Model Parameters
3 Block Diagram
No Solar Panel
2 Model Name
3 Model Parameters
4 Block Diagram
No Energy Storage Unit
1 Model Name
2 Model Parameters
3 Block Diagram
No. Power Converter / generator Module
Reactive Power Capability Curve (for Single
1
&
Lumped Inverter) (.pdf & relevant software
usable format)
High Voltage / Low Voltage / Fault Ride
2
Through
Capability Curve
3 Model Name
4 Model Parameters
5 Block Diagram
usable format)
DRC.7.4.2 Single Buyer is the responsible party for the data and the recipient of the data.
(a) Generators;
DRC.7.4.4 Data should be submitted annually in January or when applying for Connection.
DRC.7.4.5 Data to be provided shall contain (on a module basis for Power Park Modules,
unless otherwise stated):
OUTPUT CAPABILITY
REGIME UNAVAILABILITY
SYNCHRONISING PARAMETERS
RUN-UP/RUN-DOWN PARAMETERS
REGULATION PARAMETERS
DRC.7.5.2 The Grid Owner is the responsible party for the data and GSO and the Grid
Owner are the recipients of the data.
DRC.7.5.3 The data is required from Users who are connected to the Transmission System
via a Grid Supply Point (or who are seeking such a connection).
DRC.7.5.4 Data should be submitted annually in January or when applying for Connection.
REACTIVE COMPENSATION
SUBSTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Circuit Parameters
The data below is all Standard Planning Data. Details are to be given for all circuits shown on the Single Line Diagram.
Years Valid Node 1 Node 2 Rated Voltage Operating Positive Phase Sequence Zero Phase Sequence (self) Zero Phase Sequence (mutual)
Voltage
kV % on 100 MVA % on 100 MVA % on 100 MVA
kV
R X B R X B R X B
Notes
1. Data should be supplied for the current, and each of the ten succeeding Years. This should be done by showing for which years the data is valid in the first column of the Table.
Transformer Data
The data below is all Standard Planning Data, and details should be shown below of all transformers shown on the Single Line Diagram. Details of Winding Arrangement, Tap Changer and earthing
details are only required for transformers connecting the User’s higher voltage system with its Primary Voltage System.
Years Name of Node Trans- Rating Voltage Positive Positive Zero Winding Tap Changer Earthing
Valid or Connection former MVA Ratio Phase Phase Arr. Details
Sequence
Point Sequence Sequence (delete as
Reactance Reactance Reactance app.) *
% on Rating % on Rating
% on Rating
HV LV Max. Min. Nom. Max. Min. Nom. range step type
Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap (delete as
+% to - size
app.)
%
%
ON/ Direct/
OFF Res/
Rea
ON/ Direct/
OFF Res/
Rea
ON/ Direct/
OFF Res/
Rea
Notes
1. Data should be supplied for the current Year, and for each of the ten succeeding Years. This should be done by specifying in the first column of the Table for which years the data is valid.
2. For a transformer with two secondary windings, the positive and zero phase sequence leakage impedances between the HV and LV1, HV and LV2, and LV1 and LV2 windings are required.
Switchgear Data
The data below is all Standard Planning Data for all switchgear (ie. circuit breakers, load disconnectors and disconnectors) operating at a Transmission Voltage. In addition, data should be provided
for all circuit breakers irrespective of voltage located at a Connection Site which is owned by the Grid Owner, operated or managed by the GSO.
Years Connection Point Switch Rated Voltage kV Operating Voltage Rated short-circuit breaking Rated short-circuit peak Rated rms DC time constant at
Valid No. rms current making current continuous testing of
kV rms
current asymmetrical
3 Phase 1 Phase 3 Phase 1 Phase
breaking ability(s)
(A)
kA rms kA rms kA peak kA peak
Notes
2. Data should be supplied for the current Year, and for each of the ten succeeding Years. This should be done by specifying in the first column of the Table for which years the data is valid.
PROTECTION SYSTEMS
(a) A full description, including estimated settings, for all relays and
Protection systems installed or to be installed on the User's System;
(c) A full description, including estimated settings, for all relays and
Protection systems installed or to be installed on the Power Park
Module or Generating Unit's generator transformer, unit transformer,
station transformer and their associated connections;
(d) For Generating Units (other than Power Park Units) having a circuit
breaker at the generator terminal voltage clearance times for
electrical faults within the Generating Unit zone must be declared;
Most probable fault clearance time for electrical faults on any part of the
User’s System directly connected to the Transmission Grid System.
The information listed below may be requested by the Grid Owner or GSO from each User
with respect to any Connection Site between that User and the Grid Owner or GSO. The
impact of any third party Embedded within the User’s System should be reflected as follows:
(a) Busbar layout plan(s), including dimensions and geometry showing positioning of any
current and voltage transformers, through bushings, support insulators,
disconnectors, circuit breakers, surge arresters, etc. Electrical parameters of any
associated current and voltage transformers, stray capacitances of wall bushings and
support insulators, and grading capacitances of circuit breakers;
(b) Electrical parameters and physical construction details of lines and cables connected
at that busbar. Electrical parameters of all plant e.g., transformers (including neutral
earthing impedance or zig-zag transformers if any), series reactors and shunt
compensation equipment connected at that busbar (or to the tertiary of a transformer)
or by lines or cables to that busbar;
(c) Basic insulation levels (BIL) of all Apparatus connected directly, by lines or by cables
to the busbar;
(d) Characteristics of overvoltage Protection devices at the busbar and at the termination
points of all lines, and all cables connected to the busbar;
(e) Fault levels at the lower voltage terminals of each transformer connected directly or
indirectly to the Transmission Grid System without intermediate transformation;
(f) The following data is required on all transformers operating at Transmission Voltage:
three or five limb cores or single-phase units to be specified, and operating peak flux
density at nominal voltage;
Harmonic Studies
The information given below, both current and forecast, where not already supplied in this
Schedule 5 may be requested by the Grid Owner from each User if it is necessary for the Grid
Owner or GSO to evaluate the production/magnification of harmonic distortion on systems of
Users and the Grid Owner or GSO. The impact of any third party Embedded within the User’s
System should be reflected as follows:
(a) Overhead lines and underground cable circuits of the User's Sub transmission
System must be differentiated and the following data provided separately for each
type:
(b) For all transformers connecting the User's Sub transmission System to a lower
voltage:
(ii) Connection voltage and MVAr rating of any capacitor bank and component
design parameters if configured as a filter.
(iv) The Minimum and maximum Demand (both MW and MVAr) that could occur.
(v) Harmonic current injection sources in Amps at the Connection voltage points.
(vi) Details of traction loads, eg connection phase pairs, continuous variation with
time, etc.
The information listed below, where not already supplied in this Schedule 5, may be requested
by the Grid Owner or GSO from each User with respect to any Connection Site if it is necessary
for the Grid Owner or GSO to undertake detailed voltage assessment studies (eg to examine
potential voltage instability, voltage control co-ordination or to calculate voltage step changes).
The impact of any third party Embedded within the Users System should be reflected as
follows:
(b) For all transformers connecting the User's Sub transmission System to a lower
voltage—
(iv) The maximum Demand (both MW and MVAr) that could occur;
(v) Estimate of voltage insensitive (constant power) load content in % of total load
at both winter peak and 75% off-peak load conditions.
The information listed below, both current and forecast, and where not already supplied under
this Schedule 5, may be requested by the Grid Owner or GSO from each User with respect to
any Connection Site where prospective short-circuit currents on equipment owned, operated
or managed by the Grid Owner or GSO are close to the equipment rating. The impact of any
third party Embedded within the User’s System should be reflected:
(b) For all transformers connecting the User's Sub transmission System to a lower
voltage:
(iii) Positive phase sequence resistance (at max, min and nominal tap);
(iv) Positive Phase sequence reactance (at max, min and nominal tap);
(i) The maximum Demand (in MW and MVAr) that could occur—
(ii) Short-circuit infeed data in accordance with PC.A.2.5.4(a) unless the User’s
lower voltage network runs in parallel with the Sub transmission System, when
to prevent double counting in each node infeed data, a p equivalent
comprising the data items of PC.A.2.5.4(a) for each node together with the
positive phase sequence interconnection impedance between the nodes shall
be submitted.
It is occasionally necessary for the Grid Owner and GSO to undertake studies involving HVDC
and Power Electronic Devices (e.g. SVC, FACTS etc). At the Grid Owner and GSO’s
reasonable request, each User is required to provide the following data, as follows:
(a) HVDC configuration including rating of converter (MW, voltage and current), converter
transformer, DC Smoothing Reactors, and DC Filters;
(c) Detailed block diagrams For HVDC Control System in a form that is compatible with
the software specified by Grid Owner and GSO;
(e) Pole Controls (current control, voltage control, extinction angle control);
(i) Supplementary stability control function such fast ramp up/down, frequency limit
control and power oscillation damping;
(j) SVC configuration including rating of converter (MVar, voltage and current);
(k) Detailed block diagrams For Static Var Compensator (SVC) or STATCOM Control
System in a form that is compatible with the software specified by Grid Owner and
GSO;
DRC.7.6.2 The Single Buyer is the responsible party for the data and the recipient of the
data.
DRC.7.6.4 Data should be submitted annually in January or when applying for Connection.
Standard Planning Data shall be submitted by the end of January of each year and shall contain:
Domestic (MWh)
Commercial (MWh)
Industrial (MWh)
Mining (MWh)
Other (MWh)
User System Losses (MWh)
Connection Point(s)
Demand transferred (MW) CPD
NOTES
All Demand data should be net of the output (as reasonably considered appropriate by the User) of all Embedded Power Station. Auxiliary
demand of Embedded Power Stations should not be included in the demand data submitted by the User. Users should refer to the PC for
a complete definition of the Demand to be included. The data to be supplied by each Distributor or Network Operator will include, if any
exists, Demand being (or to be) met by other Distributors or Network Operators supplying Customers in the User System together with
Active Energy requirements relating thereto. Accordingly, if a Distributor or Network Operator receives forecast data from another Distributor
or Network Operator and intends to use that data in preparing data to be supplied to the Grid Owner, Single Buyer and GSO, each Distributor
or Network Operator must ensure that the Demand and Active Energy requirements forecasts provided by those Distributors or Network
Operators are prepared in accordance with Prudent Industry Practice.
3. Peak Demands should relate to each Connection Point individually and should provide the maximum demand that in the User's opinion
could reasonably be imposed on the Grid System. Where the busbars on a Connection Point are expected to be run in separate sections
separate Demand data should be supplied for each such section of busbar.
In deriving Demands any deduction made by the User (as detailed in note 2 above) to allow for Embedded Power Station is to be specifically
stated as indicated on the Schedule.
4. The GSO may at its discretion require details of any Embedded Power Station whose output can be expected to vary in a random manner
(e.g. wind power) or according to some other pattern (e.g. tidal power).
5. Where more than 95% of the total Demand at a Connection Point is taken by synchronous motors, values of the Power Factor at maximum
and minimum continuous excitation may be given instead.
6. Power Factor data should allow for series reactive losses on the User's System but should exclude reactive compensation specified
separately, and any network susceptance should be provided separately.
7. Data being supplied on a half hourly basis refer to it being supplied for each period of thirty (30) minutes ending on the hour or half-hour in
each hour.
8. In assembling its Demand and Active Energy requirements forecast, each Distributor or Network Operator must endeavour to avoid
duplication between the Demand together with Active Energy requirements relating thereto being and to be met by each of the Distributors
or Network Operators supplying Customers in the User System. Therefore, in formulating its Demand and Active Energy requirements
forecast, each Distributor or Network Operator will only include in the Demand it expects to be met together with Active Energy requirements
relating thereto:
(a) that Demand together with Active Energy requirements relating thereto in respect of which there is a contractual arrangement to meet
(whether or not that Demand and those Active Energy requirements exist at the date of the forecast);
(b) any anticipated development in Demand and Active Energy requirements relating to that contractual arrangement
(c) any anticipated development in Demand and Active Energy requirements relating to Customers generally (whether or not a
contractual arrangement then exists); and
(d) where a contractual arrangement exists, or where a person is anticipated to be a Customer, for only a portion of the period for which
data is required, will include an assumption for the remainder of that period (which will be identified as an assumption in the data
submission) unless it is aware that that Demand will be met by other Users acting as Suppliers, which will be reflected in any event
in its Demand and Active energy requirements forecast.
The Demand and Active Energy requirements forecast may include specific reservations on particular aspects of the forecast.
9. No later than by the end of January each year the Single Buyer shall notify each Distributor or Network Operator and Grid Connected
Customer in writing of the following, for the current year and for each of the following ten (10) year, which will, until replaced by the following
year's notification, be regarded as the relevant specified days and times:
(a) the date and time of the annual peak Demand; and
DRC.7.7.2 GSO is the responsible party for the data and the recipient of the data.
(a) Customers.
DRC.7.7.5 Standard Planning Data shall be provided by connection point and shall
contain:
Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5
Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5
MVAr/kV
MVAr/HZ
(a) maximum %
(b) average %
Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5
Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5
*The sensitivity factors quoted for the Demand (Reactive Power) should include any User's
System series reactive losses but exclude any independently switched reactive compensation.
DRC.7.8 DRC Planning Schedule 7 – Fault Infeed Data from Users (other than
Generators)
DRC.7.8.1 The DRC Schedule comprises information about the Fault Infeed of Users
(other than a Generator) who are connected to the Transmission System via a
Connection Point (or who are seeking such a connection), in order to enable
the Grid Owner and GSO to calculate fault currents. A separate submission is
required for each node included in the Single Line Diagram at which motor
loads and/or Embedded Generating Unit(s) are connected, assuming a fault at
that location.
DRC.7.8.2 Grid Owner is the responsible party for the data and Grid Owner and GSO are
the recipients of the data.
(a) Distributors;
DRC.7.8.4 The Data shall be submitted annually be the end of January or when applying
for Connection.
- at instant of fault kA
DRC.7.9.2 Grid Owner is the responsible party for the data and Grid Owner and GSO are
the recipients of the data.
DRC.7.9.4 The Data shall be submitted annually be the end of January or when applying
for Connection.
DRC.7.9.5 The following Standard Planning Data are requested depending on the auxiliary
transformer connection type and Generating module type:
A submission should be made for each Generating Unit with an associated Unit Transformer.
Where there is more than one Unit Transformer associated with a Generating Unit, a value for
the total infeed through all Unit Transformers should be provided. The infeed through the Unit
Transformer(s) should include contributions from all motors normally connected to the Unit
Board, together with any generation (eg Auxiliary Gas Turbines) which would normally be
connected to the Unit Board, and should be expressed as a fault current at the Generating
Unit terminals for a fault at that location.
Yr 0 Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5
Yr 0 Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5
Zero-sequencesource
impedances as seen from the
Generating Unit terminals
consistent with the maximum
infeed above:
(a) Resistance % on
100
MVA
(a) Reactance % on
100
MVA
A submission is required for each Station Transformer directly connected to the Transmission
System. The submission should represent normal operating conditions when maximum
Generating Plant is Synchronized to the Transmission System, and should include the fault
current from all motors normally connected to the Station Board, together with any Generation
(e.g. Auxiliary Gas Turbines) which would normally be connected to the Station Board. The
fault infeed should be expressed as a fault current at the HV terminals of the Station
Transformer for a fault at that location.
If the submission for normal operating conditions does not represent the worst case, then a
separate submission representing the maximum fault infeed that could occur in practice should
be made.
Yr 0 Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5
Zero-sequencesource
impedances as seen from the
Yr 0 Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5
(a) Resistance % on
100
MVA
(b) Reactance % on
100
MVA
Note: The pre-fault voltage provided above should represent the voltage within the range 0.95
to 1.05 that gives the highest fault current
A submission is required for the whole Power Park Module and for each Power Park Unit type.
The submission shall represent operating conditions that result in the maximum fault infeed.
The fault current from all motors normally connected to the Power Park Unit’s electrical system
shall be included. The fault infeed shall be expressed as a fault current at the terminals of the
Power Park Unit, and the Connection Point, or User System Entry Point if Embedded, for a
fault at the Connection Point, or User System Entry Point if Embedded.
For a Power Park Unit and a Power Park Module, where a manufacturer’s data & performance
report exists in respect of the model of the Power Park Unit, the User may opt to reference the
manufacturer’s data & performance report as an alternative to the provision of fault infeed
data.
Yr 0 Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5
Yr 0 Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5
Yr 0 Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5
Yr 0 Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr 5
Note
1. The pre-fault voltage provided above should represent the voltage within the range
0.95 to 1.05 that gives the highest fault current
DRC.7.9.6 All of the above data items shall be provided in accordance with the following
provisions:
(a) The value for the X/R ratio must reflect the rate of decay of the DC
component that may be present in the fault current and hence that of
the sources of the initial fault current. All shunt elements and loads
must therefore be deleted from any system model before the X/R ratio
is calculated.
(b) In producing the data, the User may use "time step analysis" or "fixed-
point-in-time analysis" with different impedances.
DRC.7.10.2 Single Buyer is the responsible party for the data and the recipient of the data.
(a) Generators;
(xxv) Emission rates for SO2, NO2 & CO2 (% weight of fuel in
kTon);
Grid Code for Peninsular Malaysia – Additional Code 341 KOD/ST/No.9/2025
Data Registration Code
(xxviii) Maximum fuel capacity storage & nominal level of fuel stored;
(xiv) Detail of Fixed O&M cost and detail of Variable O&M cost in
RM/kW-month;
(xiv) Detail of Fixed O&M cost and detail of Variable O&M cost in
RM/kW-month.
DRC.7.11 DRC Planning Schedule 10 – Planning Data from the Grid Owner
DRC.7.11.1 The DRC Schedule comprises a list of the Network Data to be used by a User
to model the Grid System, and cover the following ten (10) years.
DRC.7.11.2 Grid Owner is the responsible party for the data provided to the Users, who are
the recipients of the data.
(b) symmetrical three-phase short circuit current from the Grid System
after the sub transient fault current contribution has substantially
decayed, (I1');
(d) the pre-fault voltage magnitude at which the maximum fault currents
were calculated;
(f) the negative sequence resistance and reactance values of the Grid
System seen from the Point of Connection, if substantially different
from the values of positive sequence resistance and reactance which
would be derived from the data provided above;
(g) if requested by the User, and for Multiple Point of Connection only, the
initial positive sequence resistance and reactance values of the two
(or more) sources and the linking impedance(s) derived from a fault
study constituting the (π) (pi) equivalent and evaluated without the
User network and load; and
(h) if requested by the User, and for Multiple Point of Connection only, the
corresponding zero sequence impedance values of the (π) (pi)
equivalent.
DRC.7.11.6 To enable the model to be constructed, the Grid Owner shall provide data
based on the following conditions:
(a) The initial symmetrical three phase short circuit current and the
transient period three phase short circuit current will normally be
derived from the fixed impedance studies. The latter value should be
taken as applying at times of 120ms and longer. Shorter values may
be interpolated using a value for the sub transient time constant of
40ms. These fault currents will be obtained from a full System study
based on load flow analysis that takes into account any existing flow
across the point of connection being considered.
(b) Since the equivalent will be produced for the 500kV or 275kV parts of
the Grid System, the Grid Owner will provide the appropriate supergrid
transformer data.
(c) The positive sequence X/R ratio and the zero sequence impedance
value will correspond to the Grid Owner source network only, that is
with the section of network if any with which the equivalent is to be
used excluded. These impedance values will be derived from the
condition when all Generating Units are Synchronized to the Grid
System or a User's System and will take account of active sources
only including any contribution from the load to the fault current. The
passive component of the load itself or other system shunt
impedances should not be included.
DRC.8.1.2 Single Buyer is the responsible party for the data and the recipient of the data.
(a) Generators;
(c) Aggregators;
(d) Distributors;
DRC.8.1.4 The Data shall be submitted each Working Day by 1000 hours. Such Availability
Declaration (respectively Unit Scheduling and Dispatch Parameters) will
replace any previous Availability Declaration (respectively Unit Scheduling and
Dispatch Parameters) covering any part of the next following Availability
Declaration period (respectively Unit Scheduling and Dispatch Parameters
period). In so far as not revised, the previously submitted Availability
Declaration (respectively Unit Scheduling and Dispatch Parameters) shall apply
DRC.8.1.5 The following data shall be provided for the next following period (following day
or days) as stated in SDC1.2.1 and from 0000 hours to 2400 hours for each
day:
OUTPUT USABLE 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 1st 2nd 3rd
GT GT GT GT GT GT ST ST ST
OUTPUT USABLE
MW
0MW to 150MW U
151MW to 250MW U U
251MW to 300MW U U
301MW to 400MW U U U
401MW to 450MW U U U
451MW to 550MW U U U U
Description
(make/model)
Output Usable
(MW)
(b) for provision of Ancillary Services and what limits will apply
for such Ancillary Services
(b) for provision of Ancillary Services and what limits will apply
for such Ancillary Services
DRC.8.2.2 GSO is the responsible party for the data and the recipient of the data.
DRC.8.2.4 The Data shall be submitted annually by the end of June of Year 0. If a User
fails to submit data when required, the GSO will consider no outage is
scheduled. Following submission of the data, the Users shall inform the GSO
the details of any changes made to the information as soon as practicable.
(ii) the period of each outage consistent with the Outage Plan;
(xi) Provision of details about any test which may affect the
performance of the Grid System or the GSO’s Outage Plan or
risk of tripping.
(b) For Grid Owner, Network Operators and Distributors, and Grid
Connected Customers, a “Provisional Outage Schedule” taking
account of the Transmission Outage Plan described in OC2.4 and
containing the following information:
(ii) the period of each outage consistent with the Outage Plan; and
(vii) details about any trip testing and risk of any transmission
equipment trip associated with each trip test;
(ix) other information known to the Grid Owner which may affect the
reliability and security of the Grid System.
(ii) details of any trip testing and risk of it causing trip of any
transmission equipment in the Grid System;
(iii) other information known to the Energy Storage Unit which may
or may affects the reliability and security of the Grid System;
DRC.8.3.2 GSO is the responsible party for the data and the recipient of the data.
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DRC.8.3.4 The Data shall be submitted annually by the end of June of Year 0. If a User
fails to submit data when required, the GSO will consider no outage is
scheduled. Following submission of the data, the Users shall inform the GSO
about the details of any changes made to the information as soon as
practicable.
(viii) provision of details about any test which may affect the
performance of the Grid System or the GSO’s Outage Plan or
risk of tripping.
(iv) details about any trip testing and risk of any transmission
equipment trip associated with each trip test;
(vi) other information known to the Grid Owner which may affect the
reliability and security of the Grid System.
DRC.8.4.2 GSO is the responsible party for the data and the recipient of the data.
(a) Generators;
(c) Distributors;
(a) One (1) month before the effective start of the planned outage for 275
kV and 500 kV transmission outages;
(b) One (1) week before the effective start of the planned outage for 132
kV transmission outages;
(c) Seventy-two (72) hours before the effective start of the planned outage
for generation outages.
DRC.8.4.5 The request for changes shall at least contain the following data:
(a) full details of all Plant and Apparatus affected by temporary capacity
restrictions;
(b) the expected start date and start time of the Unplanned Outage;
(c) the estimated return to service time and date of the Plant and
Apparatus affected, and the time and date of the removal of any
temporary capacity restrictions; and
(d) details about possible restrictions, or risk of trip, on other Plant and
Apparatus due to the Unplanned Outage.
DRC.8.5.2 Single Buyer is the responsible party for the data and the recipient of the data.
(b) Distributors;
DRC.8.5.5 Demand and Active Energy data should relate to the point of connection to the
Transmission System and shall differentiate, whenever applicable, between the
data related to load and the data related to Embedded Generation. For Year 1
up to Year 5, the following data shall be provided:
(a) The half hour Active and Reactive Power forecast Demand profiles for
the day of that User’s maximum Demand.
(b) The half hour Active and Reactive Power forecast Demand for the
annual Peninsular Malaysia Maximum Demand.
(c) The half hour Active and Reactive Power forecast Demand for the
annual Peninsular Malaysia Minimum Demand.
(d) The annual Active Energy requirements for Average Conditions. Note
for Network Operators: Demand profiles and Active Energy data
should be for the Power System of the Network Operator, including all
Connection Points. Demand Profiles should give the numerical
maximum demand that in the User's opinion could reasonably be
imposed on the Transmission System.
DEMAND PROFILES
0130 – 0200 “
0200 – 0230 “
0230 – 0300 “
0300 – 0330 “
0330 – 0400 “
0400 – 0430 “
0430 – 0500 “
0500 – 0530 “
0530 – 0600 “
0600 – 0630 “
0630 – 0700 “
0700 – 0730 “
0730 – 0800 “
0800 – 0830 “
0830 – 0900 “
0900 – 0930 “
0930 – 1000 “
1000 – 1030 “
1030 – 1100 “
1100 – 1130 “
1130 : 1200 “
1200 : 1230 “
1230 : 1300 “
1300 : 1330 “
1330 : 1400 “
1400 : 1430 “
1430 : 1500 “
1500 : 1530 “
1530 : 1600 “
1600 : 1630 “
1630 : 1700 “
1700 : 1730 “
1730 : 1800 “
1800 : 1830 “
1830 : 1900 “
1900 : 1930 “
1930 : 2000 “
2000 : 2030 “
2030 : 2100 “
2100 : 2130 “
2130 : 2200 “
2200 : 2230 “
2230 : 2300 “
2300 : 2330 “
2330 : 0000 “
Actual Weather
correction
Domestic
Farms
Commercial
Industrial
Traction
Lighting
User System
Losses
Off-Peak:-
Domestic
Commercial
DRC.8.6.2 Single Buyer is the responsible party for the data and the recipient of the data.
DRC.8.6.3 The Schedule is applicable to the Generators connected to the Grid System.
(a) Average and max forecast Demand at the respective Metering Point.
Such Demand could be associated with auxiliary and start-up loads
supplied directly from the Grid System;
DRC.8.7.2 Single Buyer is the responsible party for the data and the recipient of the data.
(a) Aggregators;
DRC.8.7.4 The Data shall be submitted every Scheduling Day by 1000 hours.
DRC.8.7.5 The following Data shall be provided for the next following period (following day
or days) as stated in SDC1.5.1 and from 0000 hours to 2400 hours for each
day:
(a) demand in discrete MW blocks that can be made available for control and
the times when this control may be exercised;
(b) the notice required for each discrete MW block to be switched out and
subsequently switched back in; and
(c) the price for each discrete MW block as specified in the relevant
Agreement.
MC.1 Preamble
MC.1.1 The Grid Code is a code developed and issued by the Commission. The Grid Code
is composed by a Main Code, containing the main provisions structuring the
purpose, the scope, the governance and some general requirements, and by
additional codes, containing the specific technical rules for different subjects
related to the operation of the Grid system.
MC.1.2 According to section 50A of the Electricity Supply 1990 [Act 447], the Commission
may develop and issue such additional codes as it deems fit and expedient or the
Minister may direct from time to time, as the case may be.
MC.2 Amendment
MC.2.1 The Commission may at any time amend, modify, vary or revoke this Code or any
part thereof.
MC.3.1 The provisions of sections MMC.1, MMC.2 and MMC.3 of the Main Code shall
apply to this Metering Code.
MC.4 Requirements
MC.4.1 General
MC.4.1.1 Revenue Metering shall be installed to measure Active Energy and Reactive
Energy and Active Power and Reactive Power at Connection Points and the
nett output of each Generating Module or Energy Storage Unit on the Grid
System. This shall comprise both Import and Export metering as required by
the Single Buyer and specified in the relevant Agreement.
MC.4.1.3 The Revenue Metering Data for Active Energy, Reactive Energy, Active Power
and Reactive Power shall be recorded, stored at data registers on-site every
thirty (30) minutes and automatically collected once a day by the Data
Collection System under the responsibility of the Single Buyer. The on-site
electronic data registers shall have the capability to communicate with the
automatic Data Collection System and adequate capacity to store at least forty-
five (45) days of on-site data to provide back-up for any interruptions to the
automatic Data Collection System.
MC.4.1.4 The Revenue Metering shall be the primary source of data for Billing purposes.
Revenue Metering shall consist of a Main Meter to measure and record the
required data and a Check Meter to validate the readings from the Main Meter
and to serve as back-up metering in case of malfunction of the Main Meter at
all Connection Points. For TPA Users, dedicated data management system
shall be implemented for billing purposes to establish the settlement of its
customers.
MC.4.1.5 The Revenue Metering Data that is collected by the automatic Data Collection
System is required by the Single Buyer for Billing purposes. In the case of TPA
users, the Revenue Metering Data that is collected by data management
system must be implemented for billing purposes.
MC.4.1.6 The Metering CT and VT shall be used for Operational Metering where
reasonably required by the GSO after consultation with the User so as to
provide measurements of voltage, current, Active and Reactive Power. The
Operational Metering Data shall be collected by the Remote Terminal Units
(RTUs) which are part of the GSO’s SCADA system as described in Connection
Code CC6.6.3.
(c) each Metering Installation shall consist of but shall not be limited to the
following:
(iii) secure protected wiring from current and voltage transformers to the
Meters;
(iv) panel on which the Meters and associated Data Loggers are
mounted;
(vi) Metering accessories (for example, but not limited to, metering fuses,
test blocks)
as agreed between the GSO and the Single Buyer as the case may be and
the User in the relevant Agreement.
(e) The person as nominated under the relevant Agreements shall have the
responsibility for the provision of Metering Installations and spares as
may be required, for Connection Points directly connected to the Grid
System;
(f) All costs of the Metering Installation are covered as per the relevant
Agreement;
(g) The party responsible for the Revenue Metering Installation is the Single
Buyer;
(i) ensure that the Revenue Metering Installations and Check Metering
Installations are provided, installed and maintained in accordance
with Appendix 1;
(ii) ensure that the components, accuracy and testing of each of the
Metering Installations complies with the requirements of this
Metering Code;
(i) Metering Installations shall comply with this Metering Code and shall be:
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(k) wherever required and installed in accordance with this Metering Code,
Check Meters shall be used to provide Metering Data whenever the Main
Metering fails;
(l) each Network Operator and User with a User System shall be entitled to
receive Metering Data as recorded by the Single Buyer in respect of the
Metering Points on their network or system;
(n) The Single Buyer shall be responsible for auditing Revenue Metering
Installations including both Main Meter and Check Meter facilities and
shall be accountable for the accuracy and reliability of the Metering
infrastructure and for reporting the performance of the Metering system;
(o) The Single Buyer shall establish a registration process and a Metering
Register to facilitate the application of this Metering Code to Users in
respect of:
MC.5 Ownership
MC.5.1 The person nominated under the relevant Agreement shall design, supply, install
and test the Revenue Metering Installation at that Connection Point.
MC.5.2 If the Single Buyer does not own the premises where the Metering Installation is
located, then the owner of that premises will provide:
(a) 24-hour access and adequate space for the Metering and associated
communications equipment;
(c) current transformers (CT) and voltage transformers (VT) compliant with
this Metering Code and as agreed by the Single Buyer
MC.5.3 In relation to a connection between the Grid System and a User System the
ownership of each component of the Metering Installation shall be agreed in the
relevant Agreement.
MC.6.1.2 The class of Metering Installation and the associated accuracy requirements
that must be installed at a specific Connection Point shall be determined in
accordance with Appendix 1.
MC.6.1.3 A Check Metering Installation is required to have the same degree of accuracy
as the Revenue Metering Installation.
MC.6.1.5 The Metering Installation shall be in accordance with and conform to relevant
Technical Specifications and Standards as agreed by the Single Buyer and
included in the relevant Agreement. These Technical Specifications and
Standards shall include:
(c) other relevant national standards such as BS, DIN and ASA.
MC.6.2.2 The Single Buyer shall establish appropriate processes and procedures for the
collection of the Metering Data and its storage in the Metering Database.
MC.6.2.3 The rules and protocols in the use of Metering Installations and Data Collection
Systems that form part of a Metering Installation must be of a type approved by
the Single Buyer. The Single Buyer shall not unreasonably withhold such
approval but may withhold approval if there is reasonable doubt in terms of
adverse effects.
MC.6.2.4 Data formats used in the Data Collection System shall allow access to the
Metering Data at a Metering Installation and from the Metering Database with
the data being sent to the Single Buyer with a format approved by the Single
Buyer.
MC.7.1 Commissioning
MC.7.1.1 Where commissioning of new Metering equipment or a Modification to existing
Metering equipment is required, the User shall notify the Single Buyer or the
Single Buyer shall notify the User, as the case may be, and any Associated
Users of the details of the new Metering Installation and Modifications to the
existing Metering Installation at least one (1) calendar month prior to the
commissioning date. The User also shall, prior to the commissioning, undertake
inspection, calibration and component testing in accordance with this MC7 to
ensure compliance of the Metering Installation with the provisions of the
Metering Code and the requirements and procedures detailed in Appendix 2 of
this Metering Code.
MC.7.2.2 A User shall make a reasonable request for testing of any Metering Installation
and the Single Buyer shall not refuse any reasonable request.
MC.7.2.3 The Single Buyer must verify the results of all tests carried out in accordance
with Appendix 2 recorded in the Metering Register in respect of each Metering
Installation and shall arrange for sufficient audit testing of Metering Installation
as the Single Buyer considers necessary for assessing whether the accuracy
of each Metering installation complies with the requirements of this Metering
Code.
MC.7.2.4 Each User shall provide the auditor of the Single Buyer with unrestricted access
to each Metering Installation for which it is responsible for the purpose of the
routine testing of such Metering Installation. The Single Buyer shall give notice
in advance in accordance with the relevant Agreement for such testing and the
notice shall specify:
(a) the name of the person who will be carrying out the testing on behalf of
the Single Buyer; and
(b) the date of the test and the time at which the test is expected to
commence and conclude.
MC.7.2.5 The auditor of the Single Buyer shall respect all of the User’s safety and security
requirements when conducting the audit tests on the Metering Installation.
MC.7.2.6 The Single Buyer shall make the Metering Installation test results available to
any person as soon as practicable if that person is considered by the Single
Buyer to have sufficient interest in the results.
(a) advise the Single Buyer within one (1) Business Day of the detection of
such discrepancy and of the length of such discrepancy may have
existed; and
MC.7.3.2 The Single Buyer shall make appropriate corrections to the Metering Data to
take into account the errors referred to in MC7.3.1 and to minimize adjustment
to the final Billing account.
MC.7.4.2 If there are discrepancies between the Metering Data held in the Metering
Database and the Metering Data held in the User’s Metering Installation the
affected Users (or Associated Users) shall together determine the most
appropriate way of resolving the discrepancy.
MC.7.4.3 If there are discrepancies between the Metering Data held in the Metering
Database and the Metering Data held in the User’s Metering Installation the
Metering Data in the Metering Installation shall be taken as prima facie
evidence of the Metering Point energy data.
MC.7.4.4 The Single Buyer may carry out periodic, random or unannounced audits of
Metering Installations to confirm compliance with this Metering Code. The
Single Buyer shall be given unrestricted access to Metering Installations by all
Users for the purpose of carrying such audits. The Single Buyer shall ensure
that the person carrying out such audits respect the User’s security and safety
requirements.
MC.8.1.2 The Single Buyer may audit the security measures applied to Metering
Installations from time to time as it considers appropriate.
MC.8.1.3 The Single Buyer may override any of the security measures applied or devices
fitted to a Metering Installation with prior notice to the Responsible Person.
MC.8.2.2 The Single Buyer shall hold a copy of the passwords referred to in MC8.2.1 in
a secure and confidential manner.
(a) authorized by the Single Buyer prior to the change being made;
(b) confirmed to the Single Buyer by the User within two (2) Business Days
after the changes have been made;
MC.8.3.2 Each User shall ensure that the Single Buyer is provided with alternative
Metering Data acceptable to the Single Buyer while changes to the Metering
equipment parameters and settings are being made.
MC.9.4.2 Wherever available Check Metering Data shall be used by the Single Buyer to
validate the Metering Data provided that the Check Metering Data has been
appropriately adjusted for differences in Metering Installation accuracy.
MC.9.4.3 If a Check Meter is not available or the Metering Data cannot be recovered from
the Metering Installation within the time required for Billing, then a substitute
value is to be prepared by the Single Buyer using a method agreed between
the Single Buyer and a User or as included in a relevant Agreement.
MC.9.4.4 Upon detecting a loss of Metering Data or incorrect Metering Data from a
Metering Installation, the Single Buyer shall notify the relevant User within
twenty-four (24) hours of the detection.
(a) the time half way between the time of the most recent test or inspection
which demonstrated that the Metering Installation complied with the
relevant accuracy requirement and the time when the error was detected;
or
(b) the time between the current billing period and one (1) month preceding
the time when the error was detected; or
MC.9.5.3 If any substitution is required under MC9.5.2, the Single Buyer must provide
substitute readings to effect a correction for that error in respect of the period
since the error was deemed to have occurred in accordance with MC9.5.1.
MC.10 Confidentiality
MC.10.1 Metering Data and the passwords are confidential data and shall be treated as
confidential information in accordance with this Metering Code by all person bound
by the Grid Code.
MC.11.1 Metering Data shall be provided from each Connection Point for each Billing
Period at a level of accuracy prescribed in Appendix 1 and with Metering
Installation major component availability prescribed in MC6.1.4 unless otherwise
agreed between the Single Buyer and the User.
MC.11.2 If a Metering Installation Outage or malfunction occurs, the User or the Single
Buyer as the case may be, shall ensure that repairs are made to the Metering
Installation as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the outage or
malfunction and in any event within two (2) Business Days, unless an Exemption
is agreed and obtained from the Single Buyer.
MC.11.3 Each User that becomes aware of the Metering Installation Outage or malfunction
must advise the Single Buyer within one (1) Business Day of becoming aware of
the malfunction.
MC.11.4 All Metering Installation and Data Logger clocks shall be referenced to the
Malaysian Standard Time and maintain a standard of accuracy in accordance with
Appendix 1 of this Metering Code.
MC.11.5 The Metering Database must be set within an accuracy of ±1 second of Malaysian
Standard Time.
MC.12 Disputes
MC.12.1 Disputes concerning and in relation to this Metering Code shall be dealt with in
accordance with the procedures set out in the General Conditions of this Grid
Code.
MCA1.1.1 The following are the minimum requirements for Metering Installations. Users
may install Metering Installations of a higher level of accuracy than that
required. The full costs of such Metering Installations shall be borne by the
User.
MCA1.1.5 In the case of a combined measurement transformer (CT + VT), the combined
measurement transformers provided for Metering Installation shall be in
accordance with the IEC 61869-4.
MCA1.1.6 Metering Installations are classified based upon the annual energy and
maximum power in accordance with the following table:
MCA1.2.1 The use of Metering class current transformers and voltage transformers that
are not in accordance with Table 1 of MCA.1.3 are permitted provided that
where necessary to achieve the overall accuracy requirements:
(b) compensation factors are applied within the Meter to compensate for
current and voltage transformer errors.
MCA1.2.3 Where the requirements of MCA.1.2.1 and MCA.1.2.2 cannot be achieved then
the User is required to comply with the transition arrangements agreed with the
Single Buyer or obtain an Exemption from the Single Buyer or upgrade the
Metering Installation to comply with this Appendix 1.
MCA1.2.4 Where Metering is installed at some point other than the defined Connection
Point then the User shall provide the appropriate adjustment data to the Single
Buyer for approval.
MCA1.2.5 New Metering Installations after the Grid Code Effective Date shall comply with
this Metering Code.
MCA1.4.1 Check Metering shall be applied in accordance with the following Table:
MCA1.4.2 A Check Metering Installation shall include the provision of a separate Metering
Installation using separate current transformer cores and separate secondary
windings. The accuracy of Check Metering Installation shall be the same as the
Main Metering Installation.
MCA1.4.3 Wherever the Check Metering Installation accuracy level duplicates the Main
Metering Installation accuracy level, the validated data set of the Main Metering
Installation shall be used to determine the Energy Measurement. Where the
Main Metering Installation data set cannot be validated due to errors in excess
of those prescribed in this Appendix the provisions of MC9.5 shall apply.
MCA1.4.4 The physical arrangement of Check Metering shall be agreed between the
Single Buyer and the User and recorded in the Connection Agreement.
MCA1.4.5 Check Metering Installation may be supplied from secondary circuits used for
other purposes and may have a lower level of accuracy than Revenue Metering
Installation as agreed between the Single Buyer and the User. The accuracy of
Check Metering Installation shall not exceed twice the level prescribed in this
Appendix 1 for the Revenue Metering Installation.
MCA1.5.2 The resolution of the energy registration of 0.5S class Meters shall be better
than 0.2 % and the resolution of the energy registration of 0.2S class Meters
shall be better than 0.1%.
MCA1.6.1 The following requirements shall be incorporated in the design of each Metering
Installation without limiting the scope of detailed design.
MCA1.6.2 For Type 1 Metering Installations, the current transformer core and the
secondary wiring associated with the Revenue Meter shall not be used for any
other purpose unless otherwise agreed by the Single Buyer.
MCA1.6.3 For Type 2 Metering Installations, the current transformer core and the
secondary wiring associated with the Revenue Meter may be used for any other
purposes (e.g., local Metering or protection). In such cases the User shall
satisfactorily demonstrate to the Single Buyer and the GSO that the accuracy
of the Metering Installation or other local Metering or protection shall not be
compromised and suitable procedures and measures shall be put in place and
implemented to protect the security of the Metering Installation as well as other
local Metering or protection.
MCA1.6.5 Secondary wiring in the Metering Installation shall be by the most direct route
and the number of terminations shall be demonstrably kept to a minimum.
MCA1.6.6 The incidence and the magnitude of burden changes on any voltage and
current transformer supplying the Metering Installation shall be demonstrably
kept to a minimum.
MCA1.6.7 Wherever applicable the Meters, Data Loggers and Metering transformers in
each new Metering Installation shall comply with the relevant IEC or equivalent
standards. The burden of the Metering transformers shall have a burden rating
with an extra 20% provision of the maximum burden calculated for the Metering
Installation.
MCA1.6.8 Suitable Isolation facilities shall be provided to facilitate testing and calibration
of each Metering Installation without any adverse effects
MCA1.6.9 All necessary drawings and supporting information providing details of the
Metering Installation shall be available for efficient maintenance and audit
purposes.
MCA2.1.1 The User shall ensure that the Metering equipment to be purchased has been
type tested to the standards referenced in this Metering Code and is compliant
with this Metering Code and shall furnish type test certificates to the Single
Buyer in accordance with the relevant Agreement.
MCA2.1.2 The User shall ensure that the equipment within a Metering Installation to be
purchased has been tested under laboratory conditions to the required class
accuracy according to international standards IEC 61869-2 for CT, IEC 61869-
3 for VT and IEC 61869-4 for CT+VT. Appropriate test certificates shall be kept
by the owner of the equipment.
MCA2.1.3 The Single Buyer shall ensure that commissioning and testing of the Metering
installation is carried out:
(b) in accordance with a test plan that has been agreed and approved by the
Single Buyer in consultation with the Grid Owner and the GSO; and
MCA2.1.4 Associated Users may witness the tests on request to the Single Buyer and no
reasonable request shall be denied.
MCA2.1.5 The Single Buyer shall review the commissioning and testing requirements in
this Appendix 2 of this Metering Code every five (5) years in accordance with
equipment performance statistics and developing industry standards. Any
proposed changes shall be submitted for discussion and approval at the Grid
MCA2.1.6 The Single Buyer shall provide the test results to the User in accordance with
the relevant Agreement and to each Associated User upon request.
MCA2.1.7 Tables 1 and 2 summarise the accuracy requirements for Type 1 and Type 2
Metering Installations where:
(a) the method of calculating the overall error of the Metering Installation is
by the vector sum of the errors of three major component parts
constituting the Metering Installation that is the voltage transformer, the
current transformer and the Meter; and
% Power Factor
Rated Unity 0.866 Lead 0.5 Lag Zero
Load Active Active Reactive Active Reactive Reactive
10 0.7% 0.7% 1.4% N/A N/A 1.4%
50 0.6% 0.6% 1.0% 0.5% 1.0% 1.0%
100 0.6% 0.6% 1.0% N/A N/A 1.0%
% Power Factor
Rated Unity 0.866 Lead 0.5 Lag Zero
Load Active Active Reactive Active Reactive Reactive
10 1.4% 1.4% 2.8% N/A N/A 2.8%
50 1.0% 1.0% 2.0% 1.5% 3.0% 2.0%
(Note: All measurements in Tables 1 and 2 are to be referred to 25degrees Celsius under
Meter laboratory conditions.)
MCA2.1.8 Unless otherwise agreed by the Single Buyer and User, the following test and
inspection intervals shall be observed by the Single Buyer.
MCA2.2.1 In commissioning, testing and inspecting all new, modified and replacement
Metering Installations the User shall ensure that the following are confirmed,
recorded and notified to the Single Buyer in accordance with the relevant
Agreement:
(a) current and voltage transformers are tested by primary injection and CT
ratio and polarity for selected tap and VT ratio and phasing for each
winding;
(h) correct storage (storage frequency and retention period) at data registers
on-site;
(i) Meter to RTU connections and channel allocations and local and remote
interrogation facilities;
MCA2.2.2 A typical Meter inspection shall include the following but not limited to the
following:
MCA2.2.3 The labelling of the Metering Installation shall be in accordance with the
following convention, which establishes the relationships between Import and
Export of Active Energy and Reactive Energy by means of a power factor:
Convention for Import and Export of Active Energy and Reactive Energy
Active Energy Power Factor Reactive Energy
Flow Flow
Import Lagging Import
Import Leading Export
Import Unity Zero
Export Lagging Export
Export Leading Import
Export Unity Zero
For the avoidance of doubt, Export in relation to the Grid System is the flow of
Active Energy as viewed by a Generator is away from the Generator.
MCA3.1 General
MCA3.1.1 The Metering Register forms part of the Metering Database and holds static
Metering information not subject to frequent change associated with the
Metering Installations as defined in this Metering Code that determine the
validity and accuracy of the Metering Data.
MCA3.1.3 The data held in the Metering Register is confidential at all times and disclosure
shall be treated accordingly.
MCA3.2.1 Metering information held in the Metering Register shall include, but is not
limited to the following as agreed between the Single Buyer and the User in the
Connection Agreement.
MCA3.2.3 Characteristic details of the Metering equipment within the Metering Installation:
(b) serial numbers and technical details of all CTs, VTs, Meters, Data
Loggers, recorders, file formats and modem details;
(c) test results for the CTs, VTs, Meters including the compensation factors
applied, calibration tables; and
(d) reference laboratory test certificates for all relevant Metering Installation
equipment.
MCA3.2.4 Data validation and substitution processes agreed between the Single Buyer
and User or between Associated Users, including:
MCA3.2.5 Data processing details prior to Settlement including algorithms for, half hourly
generation “sent out” and User half hourly load calculations.
MCA3.2.6 Data communication and local and remote access details, including:
(f) passwords.
MCA3.2.7 The Single Buyer shall prepare appropriate formats for collection of data for the
Metering Register
MCA3.2.9 The documentation shall include, but is not limited to the following:
(b) a unique identifier for the Metering Database and cross references to the
Metering Installation;
(e) site specific adjustments, calibration and error correction factors including
relevant power flow calculations for validation; and
(f) redundancy and back-up for Metering data with list of contacts for
provision of back-up data and resolution of gaps in data.
CSC.1 Preamble
CSC.1.1 The Grid Code is a code developed and issued by the Commission. The Grid Code
is composed by a Main Code, containing the main provisions structuring the
purpose, the scope, the governance and some general requirements, and by
additional codes, containing the specific technical rules for different subjects
related to the operation of the Grid system.
CSC.1.2 According to section 50A of the Electricity Supply 1990 [Act 447], the Commission
may develop and issue such additional codes as it deems fit and expedient or the
Minister may direct from time to time, as the case may be.
CSC.2 Amendment
CSC.2.1 The Commission may at any time amend, modify, vary or revoke this Code or any
part thereof.
CSC.3.1 The provisions of sections MCSC.1, MCSC.2 and MCSC.3 of the Main Code shall
apply to this Cybersecurity Code.
CSC.4.1 The Grid Owner, the GSO, the Single Buyer and the Users shall apply the
international reference standards in the field of information systems and
Cybersecurity. The following standards are recommended for application:
CSC.4.2 The GSO, Single Buyer, Grid Owner and all Users shall each establish an
individual Cybersecurity Policy. The Cybersecurity Policy is a set of practices and
procedures designed to protect the electric utilities and the Grid System from
probable Cyber Threats that could have major impact to the reliability and security
of grid system operations. The Cybersecurity Policy may be in accordance with
the best practices defined in the applicable standards stated in CSC.4.1.
(a) Policy management: this shall address the purpose, scope, applicability,
roles and responsibilities; implementation and enforcement procedures;
exceptions, and policy reviews; approvals, and change management;
(c) Electronic Security Perimeter (ESP): Critical Assets within the perimeter;
cyber Vulnerability Assessment; access control/monitoring and logging,
configuration, maintenance, and testing; documentation maintenance to
support compliance;
(d) Physical security perimeters: fences, walls, gates and other barriers that
prevent unauthorized access to the critical cyber Assets;
(a) regularly review this code to ensure that the applicable provisions follow
the Malaysian laws and the international best practices in the electricity
sector;
(c) establish a Grid Code sub-committee to deal with matters related to the
Cybersecurity of the Grid System, in accordance with Article GC5.6 of the
General Conditions of the Grid Code;
CSC.5.2 It is the responsibility of the Grid Owner, the GSO, the Single Buyer and the Users
to appoint an employee acting as an Information Security Officer (ISO).
CSC.6.1 The Grid Owner, the GSO, the Single Buyer and the Users shall identify Critical
Assets and make maximum possible efforts to protect them from potential Cyber
Attacks, to support the reliable and secure operation of the Grid System.
CSC.6.2 The Grid Owner, the GSO, the Single Buyer and the Users shall adopt a
Cybersecurity risk management approach that applies to the following phases:
CSC.6.3 The methodology and results of this Cyber Threats identification process should
be described in the Cybersecurity Policy issued by the Grid Owner, the GSO, the
Single Buyer and the Users.
CSC.7.1 The Grid Owner, the GSO, the Single Buyer and the Users shall implement
effective processes to identify, classify and respond to Cybersecurity Incidents that
will or may affect the Grid System, in order to minimize the impact of a
Cybersecurity incident or Cyber Attack and to react quickly.
CSC.7.2 In the event of any actual or suspected unauthorized access or compromise to any
communication and information system links between the Users and the GSO, the
Users shall —
(b) take necessary actions to remedy the event as soon as possible; and
(c) comply with the instructions of the GSO in respect to any additional or
different security measures as may be required to respond to such
Cybersecurity Threats.
CSC.8.1 The Grid Owner, the GSO, the Single Buyer and the Users shall be responsible
for preparation, consultation and implementation of regular Cybersecurity training
or awareness program to the respective personnel who has been authorized to
access any of the Critical Systems used for power system control.
CSC.8.2 The Grid Owner, the GSO, the Single Buyer and the Users shall review annually
their Cybersecurity training or awareness program and shall update it wherever
necessary. Annual reviews shall evaluate the effectiveness of the training sessions
held.
CSC.9.1 The Grid Owner, the GSO, the Single Buyer and the Users shall make
Cybersecurity a key consideration in every phase of procurement and shall define
Cybersecurity Procurement Requirements for their ICT equipment by —
These measures should take into account what is currently feasible in the
market.
CSC.10.1 The Grid Owner, the GSO, the Single Buyer and the Users shall, at their own cost
and expense, install or procure the installation of all reasonable Cybersecurity
protection, including the anti-virus and anti-malware, firewalls or functionality
equivalent technology and authentication controls for the protection against
unauthorized access, misuse, damage, destruction and other Cybersecurity
Threats.
CSC.10.2 The Grid Owner, the GSO, the Single Buyer and the Users shall plan, design and
execute communication infrastructure and architecture as per the relevant
international Cybersecurity standard and the directives for CNII by the National
Security Council, issued from time to time.
CSC.11.1 The Grid Owner, the GSO, the Single Buyer and the Users shall routinely conduct
—
CSC.11.2 The Grid Owner, the GSO, the Single Buyer and the Users shall conduct regular
Cybersecurity audit by appointing third party auditor which has been authorized
and approved by GCC.