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Pages From Grid Code March 2014 Final
Pages From Grid Code March 2014 Final
GRID CODE
of Sri Lanka
March 2014
Grid Code March 2014 1-2
GRID CODE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Grid Code of Sri Lanka (hereafter referred to as Grid Code) has been formulated in terms of the
provisions of Clause 17(f) and 3.1 (c) of the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No 20 of 2009 (SLEA 2009),
which require the licensees to implement and maintain technical or operational codes; the Public
Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to approve and regulate the implementation of such codes.
It specifies criteria, guidelines, basic rules, procedures, responsibilities, standards and obligations for
the operation, maintenance and development of the Electricity Transmission System of Sri Lanka to
ensure a transparent, non-discriminatory and economic access and use of the Grid, whilst maintaining
a safe, reliable and efficient operation of the same to provide a quality and secure electricity supply
as reasonably as practicable.
The Grid Code has to be revised and amended from time to time as and when the situations demand
to reflect the changes in the regulatory framework and the development of the transmission network
to comply with legislations and good industry practices.
The primary objectives of the Grid Code are to establish an effective, transparent, non-discriminatory
and coordinated approach for operation, maintenance and development of the Transmission System,
and to ensure equitable management of technical matters in the interest of all parties connected to
the grid including distribution licensees, customers, generators and any other users.
This Code has to be read in conjunction with the Distribution Code for complete and appropriate
understanding of the requirements, where applicable, especially with respect to the interconnected or
overlapping matters.
Currently, the Grid Code consists of (but not limited to) the following Codes, which individually and
collectively form the framework of policies, procedures, practices and requirements of this Grid Code.
1. General Code
Cites the legal and regulatory framework for the enforcement of the Grid Code and also specifies the
general terms and conditions, and definitions applicable for the Grid Code.
2. Grid Planning Code
Describes the technical and design criteria and procedures to be followed by the Transmission
Licensee in the planning and development of its Transmission System. The Grid Planning Code also
specifies the information users or users seeking connection to the Transmission System shall supply
for the Transmission Licensee to undertake the planning and the development of the Transmission
System.
3. Grid Connection Code
Specifies the minimum technical criteria, standards and procedures with respect to connection
requirements, that should be complied with, by the Transmission Licensee, all Users or Users seeking
connection to the Transmission System.
4. Grid Operations Code
Specifies criteria, guidelines, procedures and requirements to be followed by the Transmission
Licensee and all users for coordinated operation of the Transmission System.
5. Generation Dispatch Code
Specifies the rules and procedures the System Operator should follow to optimize the system
operation, the role of other Licensees and the role of the Transmission Licensee in this optimization,
the mechanisms to coordinate the real time operation of the system, and the reporting requirements.
Specifies technical criteria, standards and procedures for tariff metering between the Transmission
Licensee and all Users or Users seeking connection to the Transmission System.