GRID CONNECTVITY OF

RENEWABLE ENERGY
(SOLAR & WIND)

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SOLAR CONNECTIVITY GUIDELINES

SOLAR CONNECTIVITY GUIDELINES

Description
For Plant Capacity of 1MW to 10MW
at 33KV level and below to be
connected to 33/11KV SS at DISCOM
Substations depending on existing
Power Transformer capacity
OR
Dedicated
33KV
feeder
from
132K/33KV of STU Substations
Above 10 MW at EHT level based on
capacity at 132KV/220KV/400KV
level .
Up to 50 MW
- 132KV SC Line
50 MW to 100 MW - 132KV DC/SC
Line. Or
220KV SC Line
above 100 MW
- 220KV SC Line

To whom application is to be
filed

Chief General Manager

Commercial & IPC
Respective DISCOMs of AP
(APEPDCL/APSPDCL)

Executive Director,
HRD & Planning
Vidyut Soudha, APTRANSCO,
Khairatabad, Hyderabad
Tel: 040 23326272
Fax: 040 23313791
Email: ce_planning@yahoo.com

SOLAR CONNECTIVITY GUIDELINES

LATER MODIFICATIONS:
APSPDCL taken a decision to allow the Solar Power Plants up to
1.5 MW at 11KV voltage.
APPCC taken a decision to allow the Solar Power Plants up to
22MW at 33KV level to EHT Substation on DC line under Solar
Competitive Bidding.
TSSPDCL taken a decision to allow the Solar Power Plants up to
15MW at 33KV level to EHT Substation on 33KV Single Circuit
using Coyote(150 Sq.mm)/ Wolf(158 Sq.mm)/ Panther (210
Sq.mm) Conductors.
In AP also there is a possibility of Modifications of these
guidelines.

SOLAR PLANT CONNECTIONS

SOLAR PLANT INVERTER CAPACITIES

1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.
7.

The Output of Solar Panels is DC.

The Inverter is used to convert the DC to AC.
The Inverter Out Put Voltage is AC 50HZ from 300 V to 600 V based on
the Manufacturer.
The Inverter Capacities are
i)
125KW
ii)
250 KW
iii)
350 KW
iv)
500 KW
v)
750 KW
vi)
850 KW
vii)
1000 KW
viii)
1250 KW
Step up Transformer used for rated grid connected voltage.
Step up Transformer is LV is Floated/ungrounded Star and HV Side is
Delta Winding,
Step up Transformer having following Models
i) Two Winding (LV-1 No & HV- 1No)
ii) Three Winding (LV-2 Nos & HV- 1No)
iii) Four Winding (LV-3 Nos & HV- 1No)
iv) Five Winding (LV-4 Nos & HV- 1No)
v) Six Winding (LV- 4Nos & HV 2Nos)

SOLAR PLANT 1 MW CAPACITY

OPTION-1
Inverter
250 KW
Inverter
250 KW
33KV or
11 KV

Inverter
250 KW
Inverter
250 KW
3 Way
Ring
Main
Unit
(RMU)

SOLAR PLANT 1 MW CAPACITY

OPTION-3

OPTION-2

Inverter
250 KW
Inverter
250 KW
Inverter
250 KW
Inverter
250 KW

Inverter
350 KW
33KV or
11 KV

Inverter
350 KW
Inverter
350 KW

33KV or
11 KV

SOLAR PLANT 5 MW CAPACITY

Inverter
850 KW
Inverter
850 KW
Inverter
850 KW

33KV or
11 KV

Inverter
850 KW
Inverter
850 KW
Inverter
850 KW

3 Way
Ring
Main
Unit
(RMU)

SOLAR PLANT 10 MW CAPACITY

Inverter
850 KW
Inverter
850 KW
Inverter
850 KW

5 MW

33KV

Inverter
850 KW
Inverter
850 KW
Inverter
850 KW

3 Way
Ring
Main
Unit
(RMU)

5 MW

3 Way
Ring
Main
Unit
(RMU)

SOLAR PLANT 50 MW CAPACITY

10 MW
10 MW
132KV

10 MW
10 MW
10 MW

132/33 KV
25/31.5 MVA
TRFS-2 NOS
33 KV
132 KV
BUS
BUS

SOLAR PLANT 50 MW CAPACITY

5 MW
5 MW
5 MW
5 MW
5 MW

66KV
66/11 KV
25/31.5 MVA
TRFs 2Nos

5 MW
5 MW

66KV

5 MW
5 MW
5 MW
11 KV
BUS

66 KV
BUS

SOLAR PLANT 100 MW CAPACITY

10 MW
10 MW
10 MW
10 MW
10 MW

132/33 KV
or
220/33KV

10 MW

50/63 MVA
TRFS-2 NOS

10 MW
10 MW

132KV
132 KV DC Line
or
220 KV SC Line
132KV

10 MW
10 MW
33 KV
BUS

132 KV
or
220 KV
BUS

MNRE/SECI SOLAR PARKS INTRODUCTION

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has drawn a
scheme to set up number of solar parks across various states in the
country, each with a capacity of Solar Projects generally above 500
MW.
The Scheme proposes to provide financial support by
Government of India to establish solar parks with an aim to facilitate
creation of infrastructure
necessary
for
setting
up
new
solar power projects in terms of allocation of land, transmission
and evacuation lines, access roads, availability of water and others, in
a focused manner.
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a central public
sector
enterprises
under
MNRE , has
been implementing
various schemes to develop solar sector in the country. As per the
policy, these solar parks will be developed in collaboration with the
State Governments.
The
implementation
agency
would
be
Solar
Energy
Corporation
of
India
(SECI)
on
behalf
of
Government of India (GOI). SECI will handle funds to be made
available under the scheme on behalf of GOI. The states shall
designate a nodal agency for implementation of the solar park.

MNRE/SECI SOLAR PARKS INTRODUCTION

The Solar Park is a concentrated zone of development of
solar power generation
projects. As part of Solar park
development, land required for development of Solar Power
Projects with cumulative capacity generally 500 MW and above
will be identified and acquired and various infrastructure like
transmission system,
water, road connectivity and
communication network etc. will be developed.
The
parks will
be
characterized
by
well
developed proper infra-structure where the risk & gestation
period of the projects will be minimized. At the state level, the
solar park will enable the
states to bring in significant
investment from project developers in Solar Power sector,
to meet its Solar Purchase Obligation (SPO) mandates and
provide employment opportunities to local population. The state
will also be able to reduce its carbon footprint by avoiding
emissions equivalent to the solar parks generated capacity.

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400/220/66 KV SOLAR POOLING STATION

(500MW)
66KV 50 MW
220 KV BUS

66KV 50 MW

66KV 50 MW

66KV 50 MW
66KV 50 MW
66KV 50 MW
66KV 50 MW

66/220 KV
TRFS

400/220 KV
TRFS

400 KV One & Half CB System

66KV 50 MW

66 KV Double BUS System

66KV 50 MW

220 KV Double BUS System

66KV 50 MW

400 KV BUS

400KV

400KV

SOLAR PARK AT
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ANATHAPUR, KADAPA & KURNOOL DIST
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SOLAR PARK AT NP KUNTA/GANI (2.5 MW)

OPTION-3
OPTION-2

Inverter
850 KW

Inverter
650 KW
Inverter
650 KW
Inverter
650 KW
Inverter
650 KW

Inverter
850 KW
33KV

33KV

Inverter
850 KW

OPTION-1
Inverter
1250 KW
Inverter
1250 KW

33KV

SOLAR PARK AT NP KUNTA/GANI (5/10 MW)

33KV 2.5 MW
Feeder -1
33KV 5/10 MW Feeder -1
33KV 2.5 MW
Feeder -2

33KV- 4Bay-630A
Indoor Switchgear
Rooms/E- House/
Kiosk

Every 5 MW
For 50 MW
For 100 MW
For 250 MW
For 500 MW

- E House/Kiosk- E House/Kiosk- E House/Kiosk- E House/Kiosk- E House/Kiosk-

1No
10Nos
20Nos
50Nos
100Nos

33KV 2.5 MW
Feeder -4
33KV 5/10 MW Feeder -6
33KV 2.5 MW
Feeder -3

SOLAR PARK AT NP KUNTA/GANI (50 MW)

33KV- 15Bay-1250A
Indoor Switchgear
Rooms/E- House/
Kiosk

2A

1A
5 MW

33KV
BUS-2 PT

3A

5 MW

33KV
25 MW
Feeder -1

4A

5 MW

33KV
BUS-1 PT

5A

5 MW

1B

5 MW

2B

5 MW

5 MW

5 MW

33 KV BUS

3B

5 MW

4B

5 MW

5B

33 KV BUS

33KV
25 MW
Feeder -6

220/33 KV SOLAR POOLING STATION (250MW)

5B 4B

3B 2B 1B

5A 4A 3A

25 MW

25 MW

25 MW

25 MW

25 MW

25 MW

25 MW

25 MW

25 MW

25 MW

33 KV
BUS

33 KV
BUS

220 KV
BUS

2A 1A

220/33 KV
80 MVA
TRFS
4 NOS
220 KV Double BUS System

220 KV LINE FOR 250 MW

220 KV
BUS

220KV SWITCH YARD IN 400KV (PGCIL)

DOUBLE BUS & TRANSFER BUS SYSTEM
400/220 KV, 500 MVA ICTs 4 Nos

220 KV Double BUS & Transfer BUS System

1

Every 250 MW - 220 KV DC LINE was

For 1000 MW 220KV DC Lines
For 1500 MW 220KV DC Lines
For 2000 MW 220KV DC Lines

Proposed
4 Nos
6 Nos
8 Nos

16

400KV SWITCH YARD (1000MW TO 2000MW)

ONE AND HALF CB SYSTEM (4 CT METHOD)
For 2000 MW 400KV DC Lines 4 Nos
400 KV BUS-2

BAY
WIDTH
21 MTRS
FOR 400KV

400 KV BUS-1
400/220 KV 500 MVA ICTs-4Nos + 1 No Reactor
400KV Each Bus having Standalone Bus PTs

400/220 KV SOLAR POOLING STATION

(1000MW TO 2000 MW)
220 KV BUS

400 KV BUS

220KV 250 MW

400KV
400KV

220KV 250 MW

400KV
220KV 250 MW

220KV 250 MW
220KV 250 MW

400/220 KV
500 MVA TRFS

400KV
400KV

400KV

220KV 250 MW

400KV
220KV 250 MW

400KV
220KV 250 MW

220 KV BUS

400 KV BUS

SOLAR PARK BY APGENCO

at TALLARICHERUVU
ANATHAPUR DIST

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SOLAR PLANT 2.5 MW CAPACITY

OPTION-3
OPTION-2

Inverter
850 KW

Inverter
650 KW
Inverter
650 KW
Inverter
650 KW
Inverter
650 KW

Inverter
850 KW
33KV

33KV

Inverter
850 KW

OPTION-1
Inverter
1250 KW
Inverter
1250 KW

33KV

SOLAR PLANT 5/10 MW CAPACITY

33KV 2.5 MW
Feeder -1
33KV 5/10 MW Feeder -1
33KV 2.5 MW
Feeder -2

33KV- 4Bay-630A
Indoor Switchgear
Rooms/E- House/
Kiosk

Every 5 MW
For 50 MW
For 100 MW
For 250 MW
For 500 MW

- E House/Kiosk- E House/Kiosk- E House/Kiosk- E House/Kiosk- E House/Kiosk-

1No
10Nos
20Nos
50Nos
100Nos

33KV 2.5 MW
Feeder -4
33KV 5/10 MW Feeder -6
33KV 2.5 MW
Feeder -3

33 KV SOLAR POOLING STATION (50MW)

33KV- 15Bay-1250A
Indoor Switchgear
Rooms/E- House/
Kiosk

2A

1A
5 MW

33KV
BUS-2 PT

3A

5 MW

33KV
25 MW
Feeder -1

4A

5 MW

33KV
BUS-1 PT

5A

5 MW

1B

5 MW

2B

5 MW

5 MW

5 MW

33 KV BUS

3B

5 MW

4B

5 MW

5B

33 KV BUS

33KV
25 MW
Feeder -6

220/33 KV SOLAR POOLING STATION (250MW)

5B 4B

3B 2B 1B

5A 4A 3A

2A 1A
25 MW

25 MW

25 MW

25 MW

25 MW

25 MW

25 MW

25 MW

25 MW

25 MW

33 KV
BUS

33 KV
BUS
220/33 KV
80 MVA
TRFS
4 NOS

220 KV Double BUS System in 400 KV Switch Yard

220 KV Lines NIL
33KV each Bus Section & 220KV Each Bus having Standalone Bus PTs

400/220 KV SOLAR POOLING STATION (500MW)

33 KV BUS from E-House-1 (250 MW)

33 KV BUS from E-House-2(250MW)

33/220 KV 80 MVA TRFS-8 Nos

220 KV Double BUS System

BAY
WIDTH
17 MTRS
FOR 220KV

400/220 KV 315 MVA ICTs-3Nos

To 400 KV SWITCH YARD

400KV SWITCH YARD (500MW)

ONE AND HALF CB SYSTEM (4 CT METHOD)
LILO of 400KV Uravakonda to Jammalamadugu QMDC Line
400 KV BUS-2

BAY
WIDTH
21 MTRS
FOR 400KV

400 KV BUS-1
400/220 KV 315 MVA ICTs-3Nos + 1 No Reactor
400KV Each Bus having Standalone Bus PTs

SOLAR PARK
at PAVAGADA, TUMKUR DIST
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SOLAR PLANT 2.5 MW CAPACITY

OPTION-3
OPTION-2

Inverter
850 KW

Inverter
650 KW
Inverter
650 KW
Inverter
650 KW
Inverter
650 KW

Inverter
850 KW
11KV

11KV

Inverter
850 KW

OPTION-1
Inverter
1250 KW
Inverter
1250 KW

11KV

SOLAR PLANT 5.0 MW CAPACITY

11KV 2.5 MW
Feeder
11KV 5.0 MW
Feeder
11KV 2.5 MW
Feeder
11KV- 3Bay-630A
Indoor Switchgear
Rooms/E- House/
Kiosk/RMU

5 MW
5 MW
5 MW
5 MW
5 MW
66/11 KV
25/31.5 MVA
TRFs 2Nos

5 MW
5 MW
5 MW
5 MW
5 MW
11 KV
BUS

66 KV Double BUS System

SOLAR PLANT 50 MW CAPACITY

66KV

66KV

66/220 KV SOLAR POOLING STATION (250MW)

66KV 50 MW

66KV 50 MW

66KV 50 MW

66KV 50 MW

220 KV BUS

220/66 KV
150 MVA TRFS

220 KV Double BUS System

66KV 50 MW

66 KV Double BUS System

66 KV BUS

220KV
220KV

220KV SWITCH YARD IN 400KV (PGCIL)

DOUBLE BUS & TRANSFER BUS SYSTEM
400/220 KV, 500 MVA ICTs 4 Nos

220 KV Double BUS & Transfer BUS System

1

For 2000 MW
i) 220KV SC Lines 8 Nos
ii) 220 KV DC Lines 4 Nos
iii) 220 KV QC Lines- 2 Nos

400KV SWITCH YARD (2000MW)

ONE AND HALF CB SYSTEM (4 CT METHOD)
For 2000 MW 400KV Lines 5/6 Nos
400 KV BUS-2

BAY
WIDTH
21 MTRS
FOR 400KV

400 KV BUS-1
400/220 KV 500 MVA ICTs-4Nos + 1 No Reactor
400KV Each Bus having Standalone Bus PTs

400/220 KV SOLAR POOLING STATION (2000 MW)

220KV 500 MW

220KV 500 MW

220KV 500 MW

400 KV BUS 400KV

400/220 KV
500 MVA TRFS

400 KV One & Half CB System

220KV 500 MW

220 KV Double BUS Transfer Bus System

220 KV BUS

400KV

400KV

400KV

400KV

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SOLAR PLANT 2.5 MW CAPACITY

OPTION-3
OPTION-2

Inverter
850 KW

Inverter
650 KW
Inverter
650 KW

Inverter
850 KW
11KV
Or

Inverter
650 KW
Inverter
650 KW

33KV

11KV
Or
33KV

Inverter
850 KW

OPTION-1
Inverter
1250 KW
Inverter
1250 KW

11KV
Or
33KV

SOLAR PLANT 5.0 MW CAPACITY

11KV or 33KV
2.5 MW Feeder
11KV or 33KV
5.0 MW Feeder
11KV or 33KV
2.5 MW Feeder
11KV or 33KV - 3Bay-630A
Indoor Switchgear
Rooms/E- House/
Kiosk/RMU

5 MW
5 MW
5 MW
5 MW
5 MW
66/11 KV
25/31.5 MVA
TRFs 2Nos

5 MW
5 MW
5 MW
5 MW
5 MW
11 KV
BUS

66 KV Double BUS System

SOLAR PLANT 50 MW CAPACITY

66KV

66KV

400/220/66 KV SOLAR POOLING STATION

(500MW)
66KV 50 MW

66KV 50 MW
66KV 50 MW

66KV 50 MW
66KV 50 MW
66KV 50 MW
66KV 50 MW

66/220 KV
TRFS

400/220 KV
TRFS

400 KV One & Half CB System

66KV 50 MW

66 KV Double BUS System

66KV 50 MW

220 KV Double BUS System

220 KV BUS

66KV 50 MW

400 KV BUS

400KV

400KV

WIND CONNECTIVITY GUIDELINES

WIND CONNECTIVITY GUIDELINES

APERC O. P. No. 40 of 2010 Guidelines:
DESCRIPTION

SUBSTATION

CONDUCTOR

Up to 10 MW

33/11 KV
DISCOM Substation
OR
EHT APTRANSCO
Substation
at 33KV Level

Dog (100 Sq.mm)

Up to 17 MW

EHT APTRANSCO
Substation
at 33KV Level

Coyote (150 Sq.mm) or

Wolf (158 Sq.mm)

18 MW to 50 MW

By laying 132 KV SC
line

50 MW to 100 MW

By laying 132 KV DC
line OR 220KV SC Line

Above 100 MW

220 KV lines limitation

up to 150 MW on each
circuit.

Developer has to
Construct Pooling
Station

WIND CONNECTIVITY GUIDELINES

APERC O. P. No. 7 of 2012 Guidelines:
The developer is allowed to inject a maximum of 10 MW
from pooling substation of the wind generator to the
existing 33 / 11 kV DISCOM substation.
The developers connecting at 33 kV level to the EHT SS,
the maximum injection is limited up to 25 MW in case of
single conductor 33kV Bus and up to 40 MW in case of
double conductor 33 kV Bus, subject to transformation
capacity. Injection of power may be in one or more circuits
depending upon availability of bays in that substation and
loading per circuit not exceeding 25 MW.
Injection of power by wind developer from pooling
substation to EHT substation at EHT level may be as per
system studies.
The same may be followed in case of Wind Developer
Pooling Station.

WIND PLANT CONNECTIONS

WIND POWER PLANT CAPACITIES

1.

2.

National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) is an autonomous

R&D institution under the Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy, Government of India, established to serve as a technical
focal point for orderly development of Wind Power deployment in
India.
NIWE approved some of Models are given below and total
information can be down load from NIWE Wind site.
Make
1. Gamesa

2. GE
3. Regen

4. SUZLON

Model

Rotor Dia

HUB Height

Capacity

G52
G58
G97
G114

52 mtrs
58 mtrs
97 mtrs
114 mtrs

44/55/65 mtrs
44/49/55/65/74
78/90/104/108
80/93/125 Mtrs

850 KW
850 KW
2000 KW
2000 KW

GE 1.6
GE 1.7

82.5/87 mtrs
103 mtrs

80 mtrs
79.7 mtrs

1600 KW
1700 KW

Vensys 82
Vensys 87
Vensys 89

82.34 mtr
86.6 mtrs
88.34 mtrs

70/75/85/100
85/100 mtrs
85 mtrs

1500 KW
1500 KW
1500 KW

S82
S88
S95
S97
S111

82 mtrs
88 mtrs
95 mtrs
97 mtrs
111.8 Mtrs

78 mtrs
80 mtrs
80/90/100 mtrs
80/90/100/120
90/120 mtrs

2100 KW
2100 KW
2100 KW
2100 KW
2100 KW

WIND POWER PLANT CONNECTIONS

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

The Output of Wind Power plant is Variable frequency AC and using

inverters and converters rated frequency AC.
The Wind Plant Out Put Voltage is AC 50HZ from 300 V to 600 V
based on the Manufacturer.
Step up Transformer used for rated grid connected voltage.
Step up Transformer is LV is Floated/ungrounded Star and HV Side
is Delta Winding.
Step-up Transformer placed in a Ground or Wind Hub based on the
Manufacturer.
General Practice : Step up Transformer HV Voltage is 11KV or 33KV
if capacity is less than 1MW and more than 1MW HV Voltage is
33KV.
In case wind Machine is less than 1 MW Capacity, every 2.0 to 2.5
MW DP structure to be provided and converted to 33KV.
In case of HV Voltage is 11KV, Pooling station is constructed and
converted to 33KV Voltage. This Practice up to 10 MW.
As per Electricity Act if wind Machine capacity is more than 1 MW,
Circuit Breaker and necessary protections shall be provided.
As per Connectivity regulations of APERC shall be followed.
More than 20 MW the Developer has to construct the pooling station
and connect to EHT Substation as per the connectivity regulations.

WIND PLANT CONNECTIONS

( < 0.5MW for 2.5 MW )

33KV
Line

11KV Line

WIND PLANT CONNECTIONS

( < 0.5MW for 10 MW )
11KV 2.5 MW
11KV 2.5 MW
33KV Line

11KV 2.5 MW
11KV 2.5 MW

WIND PLANT CONNECTIONS

( > 1.0MW for 10 MW )

33KV Line
To DISCOM SS

DOG
Conductor

WIND PLANT CONNECTIONS

( > 1.0MW for 17 MW )

33KV Line Coyote/wolf

To EHT SS Conductor

WIND PLANT CONNECTIONS

( > 1.0MW for 20/24 MW )

33KV Line
To EHT SS

Panther
Conductor

WIND PLANT 100 MW CAPACITY

17 MW
17 MW
132KV
17 MW
Metering
Bay

17 MW

132KV

17 MW
17 MW

33 KV
BUS

132 KV 132 KV
BUS
BUS

WIND PLANT 150/160 MW CAPACITY

20 MW
20 MW
20 MW
220KV
20 MW
20 MW

33/220 KV
80 MVA TRFS

Metering
Bay

20 MW
20 MW
20 MW

33 KV
BUS

220 KV 220 KV
BUS
BUS

WIND PLANT 300 MW CAPACITY

Eight Nos
33KV Feeders
220KV
NO INTERCONNECTION 33/220 KV
BETWEEN 33 KV BUS 80 MVA TRFS

Metering
Bay
220KV

Eight Nos
33KV Feeders
33 KV
BUS

220 KV
BUS
220 KV
BUS

GRID CONNECTIVITY STANDARDS

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

CEA Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid 2007.

CEA Technical Standards for connectivity of the Distributed
Generation Resources.-2012
CEA Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid
(Amendment), regulations 2012.
CEA(Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants
and Electrical Lines)Regulations-2010
CEA Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants
and Electrical Lines- Amendment Regulation 2013.
CEA (Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants
and Electrical Lines) - Amendment Regulation 2015.
APTRANSCO Technical Reference Book 2004.
APTRANSCO Technical Reference Book 2010 Vol-1
APTRANSCO Technical Reference Book 2010 Vol-2
REC Standards for Construction of Distribution Substations and
Lines.
APERC State Electricity Grid Code Regulation 2010
APERC State Electricity Grid Code Regulation, 2014
Andhra Pradesh Code of Technical Interface.

METERING GUIDELINES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulation 2006

CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters)- Amendment - Regulation
2010.
CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters)- Amendment - Regulation
2013.
CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters)- Amendment - Regulation
2014.
JNNSM Guidelines for Development of Solar Parks MNRE 2015.
APERC Practice Directions Dt: 29.01.2015 on Location of Interface Meters.
AP Code of Technical Interface Metering Code
APERC O. P. No. 40 of 2010 Guidelines: for Wind Projects
APERC O. P. No. 7 of 2012 Guidelines: for Wind Projects
APERC Regulation 01 of 2015: for Wind Projects
APERC Model PPA for Wind Power Projects
APERC Draft PPA for Solar Projects under Competitive Bidding.
CERC (Open Access in inter-State Transmission) Regulations, 2008.
CERC (Open Access in inter-State Transmission) (Amendment)
Regulations, 2009
CERC(Open Access in inter-State Transmission) (2nd Amendment)
Regulations, 2013
APERC-Licensees duty for supply of electricity on request, Regulation 4 of
2013.

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The Developer shall be provided Data Acquisition System (RTU/SAS) and Data shall be
transmitted to SLDC/ SRLDC/NLDC as per IEGC Code.
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Those who are connected at 33KV Level at 33/11KV SS, the transmission of Data
through GPRS/Leased Line from RTU .
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Those who are connected at 33KV Level at EHT SS, the transmission of Data through
PLCC/FO from RTU.
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Those who are connected at 132 or 220 KV Level at EHT SS, the transmission of Data
through OPGW from SAS of Pooling Station as per APTRANSCO Standard Practice.
The Metering CT, PT & Energy Meter to be tested at third party NABL laboratory in the
presence of Transco & DISCOM.
Harmonic Current Injections from a Generating Station shall not exceed the limits specified
in IEEE Std 519
The Generating Station shall not inject DC Current greater than 0.5% of the full rated output
at the injection point.
The Generating Station shall not introduce flicker beyond the limits specified in IEC 61000.
Measurement of harmonic content, DC Component and Flicker shall be done at least once in
a Year in the presence of Transco & DISCOM.
The Generating Station shall be capable of supplying dynamically varying power factor
support so as to maintain power factor with in the limits of 0.95 lagging and 0.95 leading.
The Generating units shall be capable of operating frequency range 47.5 Hz to 52 Hz shall
be able to deliver rated output in the frequency range 49.5Hz to 50.5Hz.
The wind Generators, those who are connected to EHT SS at 33KV to 400KV level, LVRT
machines shall be installed.
Necessary type test certificate with in 5 years for Indian model with attestation of NIWE shall
be submitted. Those machines, who are installed at site, FAT & SAT for each machine
covering above guidelines shall be furnished.
The wind and Solar plants shall be furnish schedule & forecast as guidelines of RRF/DSM.
The Data required for REMC Project shall be furnished invariably.