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Complete Grid Code 2017
Complete Grid Code 2017
Complete Grid Code 2017
ISSUE 5
REVISION 21
21 March 2017
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THE GRID CODE
CONTENTS
CONTENTS* (C)
PREFACE* (P)
REVISIONS* (R)
*does not constitute part of the Grid Code
P.1. The Grid Code sets out the operating procedures and principles governing the relationship
between NGET and all Users of the National Electricity Transmission System, be they
Generators, DC Converter owners, Suppliers or Non-Embedded Customers. The Grid
Code specifies day-to-day procedures for both planning and operational purposes and covers
both normal and exceptional circumstances.
GD.1 In the Grid Code the following words and expressions shall, unless the subject matter or
context otherwise requires or is inconsistent therewith, bear the following meanings:
Access Group A group of Connection Points within which a User declares under the
Planning Code
(a) An interconnection and/or
(b) A need to redistribute Demand between those Connection Points
either pre-fault or post-fault
Where a single Connection Point does not form part of an Access
Group in accordance with the above, that single Connection Point shall
be considered to be an Access Group in its own right.
Act The Electricity Act 1989 (as amended by the Utilities Act 2000 and the
Energy Act 2004).
Active Energy The electrical energy produced, flowing or supplied by an electric circuit
during a time interval, being the integral with respect to time of the
instantaneous power, measured in units of watt-hours or standard
multiples thereof, ie:
1000 Wh = 1 kWh
1000 kWh = 1 MWh
1000 MWh = 1 GWh
1000 GWh = 1 TWh
Active Power The product of voltage and the in-phase component of alternating current
measured in units of watts and standard multiples thereof, ie:
1000 Watts = 1 kW
1000 kW = 1 MW
1000 MW = 1 GW
1000 GW = 1 TW
AF Rules Has the meaning given to “allocation framework” in section 13(2) of the
Energy Act 2013.
Alternate Member Shall mean an alternate member for the Panel Members elected or
appointed in accordance with this GR.7.2(a) or (b).
Ancillary Services An agreement between a User and NGET for the payment by NGET to
Agreement that User in respect of the provision by such User of Ancillary Services.
Annual Average Cold A particular combination of weather elements which gives rise to a level
Spell Conditions or ACS of peak Demand within a Financial Year which has a 50% chance of
Conditions being exceeded as a result of weather variation alone.
Apparent Power The product of voltage and of alternating current measured in units of
voltamperes and standard multiples thereof, ie:
1000 VA = 1 kVA
1000 kVA = 1 MVA
Apparatus Other than in OC8, means all equipment in which electrical conductors
are used, supported or of which they may form a part. In OC8 it means
High Voltage electrical circuits forming part of a System on which
Safety Precautions may be applied to allow work and/or testing to be
carried out on a System.
Approved Fast Track Has the meaning given in GR.26.7, provided that no objection is received
Proposal pursuant to GR.26.12.
Authorised Electricity Any person (other than NGET in its capacity as operator of the National
Operator Electricity Transmission System) who is authorised under the Act to
generate, participate in the transmission of, distribute or supply electricity.
Automatic Voltage The continuously acting automatic equipment controlling the terminal
Regulator or AVR voltage of a Synchronous Generating Unit by comparing the actual
terminal voltage with a reference value and controlling by appropriate
means the output of an Exciter, depending on the deviations.
Authority for Access An authority which grants the holder the right to unaccompanied access
to sites containing exposed HV conductors.
Authority, The The Authority established by section 1 (1) of the Utilities Act 2000.
Auxiliary Diesel Engine A diesel engine driving a Generating Unit which can 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 Gas Turbine A Gas Turbine Unit, which can 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.
Average Conditions That combination of weather elements within a period of time which is the
average of the observed values of those weather elements during
equivalent periods over many years (sometimes referred to as normal
weather).
Back-Up Protection A Protection system which will operate when a system fault is not
cleared by other Protection.
Balancing and The code of that title as from time to time amended.
Settlement Code or BSC
Balancing Code or BC That portion of the Grid Code which specifies the Balancing Mechanism
process.
Balancing Mechanism Has the meaning set out in NGET’s Transmission Licence
Baseline Forecast Has the meaning given to the term ‘baseline forecase’ in Section G of the
BSC.
Black Start The procedure necessary for a recovery from a Total Shutdown or
Partial Shutdown.
Black Start Stations Power Stations which are registered, pursuant to the Bilateral
Agreement with a User, as having a Black Start Capability.
Black Start Test A Black Start Test carried out by a Generator with a Black Start
Station, on the instructions of NGET, in order to demonstrate that a
Black Start Station has a Black Start Capability.
Block Load Capability The incremental Active Power steps, from no load to Rated MW, which
a generator can instantaneously supply without causing it to trip or go
outside the Frequency range of 47.5 – 52Hz (or an otherwise agreed
Frequency range). The time between each incremental step shall also
be provided.
BM Participant A person who is responsible for and controls one or more BM Units or
where a Bilateral Agreement specifies that a User is required to be
treated as a BM Participant for the purposes of the Grid Code. For the
avoidance of doubt, it does not imply that they must be active in the
Balancing Mechanism.
BM Unit Has the meaning set out in the BSC, except that for the purposes of the
Grid Code the reference to “Party” in the BSC shall be a reference to
User.
BM Unit Data The collection of parameters associated with each BM Unit, as described
in Appendix 1 of BC1.
Boiler Time Constant Determined at Registered Capacity, the boiler time constant will be
construed in accordance with the principles of the IEEE Committee
Report "Dynamic Models for Steam and Hydro Turbines in Power System
Studies" published in 1973 which apply to such phrase.
British Standards or BS Those standards and specifications approved by the British Standards
Institution.
BSC Panel Has meaning set out for “Panel” in the BSC.
BS Station Test A Black Start Test carried out by a Generator with a Black Start
Station while the Black Start Station is disconnected from all external
alternating current electrical supplies.
BS Unit Test A Black Start Test carried out on a Generating Unit or a CCGT Unit, as
the case may be, at a Black Start Station while the Black Start Station
remains connected to an external alternating current electrical supply.
Business Day Any week day (other than a Saturday) on which banks are open for
domestic business in the City of London.
Capacity Market Rules The rules made under section 34 of the Energy Act 2013 as modified
from time to time in accordance with that section and The Electricity
Capacity Regulations 2014.
Cascade Hydro Scheme Two or more hydro-electric Generating Units, owned or controlled by the
same Generator, which are located in the same water catchment area
and are at different ordnance datums and which depend upon a common
source of water for their operation, known as:
(a) Moriston
(b) Killin
I Garry
(d) Conon
(e) Clunie
(f) Beauly
which will comprise more than one Power Station.
Cascade Hydro Scheme The matrix described in Appendix 1 to BC1 under the heading Cascade
Matrix Hydro Scheme Matrix.
CfD Counterparty A person designated as a “CfD counterparty” under section 7(1) of the
Energy Act 2013.
CfD Documents The AF Rules, The Contracts for Difference (Allocation) Regulations
2014, The Contracts for Difference (Definition of Eligible Generator)
Regulations 2014 and The Contracts for Difference (Electricity Supplier
Obligations) Regulations 2014 and any other regulations made under
Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Energy Act 2013 which are in force from time
to time.
in either case to carry out any of the CFD settlement activities (or any
successor entity performing CFD settlement activities).
CCGT Module Matrix The matrix described in Appendix 1 to BC1 under the heading CCGT
Module Matrix.
CCGT Module Planning A matrix in the form set out in Appendix 3 of OC2 showing the
Matrix combination of CCGT Units within a CCGT Module which would be
running in relation to any given MW output.
CM Settlement Body the Electricity Settlements Company Ltd or such other person as may
from time to time be appointed as Settlement Body under regulation 80 of
the Electricity Capacity Regulations 2014.
CM Settlement Services any person with whom the CM Settlement Body has entered into a
Provider contract to provide services to it in relation to the performance of its
functions under the Capacity Market Documents.
Combined Cycle Gas A collection of Generating Units (registered as a CCGT Module under
Turbine Module or the PC) comprising one or more Gas Turbine Units (or other gas based
CCGT Module 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 which enable those units to contribute to the
efficiency of the combined cycle operation of the CCGT Module.
Commercial Ancillary Ancillary Services, other than System Ancillary Services, utilised by
Services NGET in operating the Total System if a User (or other person) has
agreed to provide them under an Ancillary Services Agreement or
under a Bilateral Agreement with payment being dealt with under an
Ancillary Services Agreement or in the case of Externally
Interconnected System Operators or Interconnector Users, under
any other agreement (and in the case of Externally Interconnected
System Operators and Interconnector Users includes ancillary
services equivalent to or similar to System Ancillary Services).
Committed Project Data relating to a User Development once the offer for a CUSC
Planning Data Contract is accepted.
Common Collection A busbar within a Power Park Module to which the higher voltage side
Busbar of two or more Power Park Unit generator transformers are connected.
Completion Date Has the meaning set out in the Bilateral Agreement with each User to
that term or in the absence of that term to such other term reflecting the
date when a User is expected to connect to or start using the National
Electricity Transmission System. In the case of an Embedded
Medium Power Station or Embedded DC Converter Station having a
similar meaning in relation to the Network Operator’s System as set out
in the Embedded Development Agreement.
Complex A Connection Site together with the associated Power Station and/or
Network Operator substation and/or associated Plant and/or
Apparatus, as appropriate.
Compliance Processes That portion of the Grid Code which is identified as the Compliance
or CP Processes.
Connection Conditions That portion of the Grid Code which is identified as the Connection
or CC Conditions.
Connected Planning Data which replaces data containing estimated values assumed for
Data planning purposes by validated actual values and updated estimates for
the future and by updated forecasts for Forecast Data items such as
Demand.
Connection Point A Grid Supply Point or Grid Entry Point, as the case may be.
Connection Site A Transmission Site or User Site, as the case may be.
Consumer Means the person appointed by the Citizens Advice or the Citizens
Representative Advice Scotland (or any successor body) representing all categories of
customers, appointed in accordance with GR.4.2(b)
Contingency Reserve The margin of generation over forecast Demand which is required in the
period from 24 hours ahead down to real time to cover against
uncertainties in Large Power Station availability and against both
weather forecast and Demand forecast errors.
Control Calls A telephone call whose destination and/or origin is a key on the control
desk telephone keyboard at a Transmission Control Centre and which,
for the purpose of Control Telephony, has the right to exercise priority
over (ie. disconnect) a call of a lower status.
Control Centre A location used for the purpose of control and operation of the National
Electricity Transmission System or DC Converter Station owner's
System or a User System other than a Generator's System or an
External System.
Control Engineer A person nominated by the relevant party for the control of its Plant and
Apparatus.
Control Person The term used as an alternative to "Safety Co-ordinator" on the Site
Responsibility Schedule only.
Control Phase The Control Phase follows on from the Programming Phase and
covers the period down to real time.
CUSC Framework Has the meaning set out in NGET’s Transmission Licence
Agreement
CUSC Party As defined in the Transmission Licence and “CUSC Parties” shall be
construed accordingly.
Customer Generating A Power Station or Generating Unit of a Customer to the extent that it
Plant operates the same exclusively to supply all or part of its own electricity
requirements, and does not export electrical power to any part of the
Total System.
Data Registration Code That portion of the Grid Code which is identified as the Data
or DRC Registration Code.
Data Validation, The rules relating to validity and consistency of data, and default data to
Consistency and be applied, in relation to data submitted under the Balancing Codes, to
Defaulting Rules be applied by NGET under the Grid Code as set out in the document
th
“Data Validation, Consistency and Defaulting Rules” - Issue 8, dated 25
January 2012. The document is available on the National Grid website or
upon request from NGET.
DC Network All items of Plant and Apparatus connected together on the direct
current side of a DC Converter.
Demand The demand of MW and Mvar of electricity (i.e. both Active and
Reactive Power), unless otherwise stated.
Demand Control Any or all of the following methods of achieving a Demand reduction:
(a) Customer voltage reduction initiated by Network Operators
(other than following an instruction from NGET);
(b) Customer Demand reduction by Disconnection initiated by
Network Operators (other than following an instruction from
NGET);
(c) Demand reduction instructed by NGET;
(d) automatic low Frequency Demand Disconnection;
(e) emergency manual Demand Disconnection.
Designed Minimum The output (in whole MW) below which a Genset or a DC Converter at a
Operating Level DC Converter Station (in any of its operating configurations) has no
High Frequency Response capability.
De-Synchronise (a) The act of taking a Generating Unit, Power Park Module or DC
Converter off a System to which it has been Synchronised, by
opening any connecting circuit breaker; or
(b) The act of ceasing to consume electricity at an importing BM Unit;
and the term "De-Synchronising" shall be construed accordingly.
Detailed Planning Data Detailed additional data which NGET requires under the PC in support of
Standard Planning Data, comprising DPD I and DPD II
Detailed Planning Data The Detailed Planning Data categorised as such in the DRC, and
Category I or DPD I submitted in accordance with PC.4.4.2 or PC.4.4.4 as applicable.
Detailed Planning Data The Detailed Planning Data categorised as such in the DRC, and
Category II or DPD II submitted in accordance with PC.4.4.2 or PC.4.4.4 as applicable.
Discrimination The quality where a relay or protective system is enabled to pick out and
cause to be disconnected only the faulty Apparatus.
Disconnection The physical separation of Users (or Customers) from the National
Electricity Transmission System or a User System as the case may
be.
Disputes Resolution The procedure described in the CUSC relating to disputes resolution.
Procedure
Droop The ratio of the per unit steady state change in speed, or in Frequency
to the per unit steady state change in power output.
Dynamic Parameters Those parameters listed in Appendix 1 to BC1 under the heading BM
Unit Data – Dynamic Parameters.
E&W Transmission Collectively NGET’s Transmission System and any E&W Offshore
System Transmission Systems.
Earth Fault Factor At a selected location of a three-phase System (generally the point of
installation of equipment) and for a given System configuration, the ratio
of the highest root mean square phase-to-earth power Frequency
voltage on a sound phase during a fault to earth (affecting one or more
phases at any point) to the root mean square phase-to-earth power
Frequency voltage which would be obtained at the selected location
without the fault.
Earthing Device A means of providing a connection between a conductor and earth being
of adequate strength and capability.
Elected Panel Members Shall mean the following Panel Members elected in accordance with
GR4.2(a):
(a) the representative of the Suppliers;
(b) the representative of the Onshore Transmission Licensees;
(c) the representative of the Offshore Transmission Licensees; and
(d) the representatives of the Generators
Electricity Council That body set up under the Electricity Act, 1957.
Electricity Distribution The licence granted pursuant to Section 6(1) (c) of the Act.
Licence
Electricity Supply The unincorporated members' club of that name formed inter alia to
Industry Arbitration promote the efficient and economic operation of the procedure for the
Association resolution of disputes within the electricity supply industry by means of
arbitration or otherwise in accordance with its arbitration rules.
Electricity Supply The licence granted pursuant to Section 6(1) (d) of the Act.
Licence
Embedded Having a direct connection to a User System or the System of any other
User to which Customers and/or Power Stations are connected, such
connection being either a direct connection or a connection via a busbar
of another User or of a Transmission Licensee (but with no other
connection to the National Electricity Transmission System).
Embedded Person The party responsible for a Medium Power Station not subject to a
Bilateral Agreement or DC Converter Station not subject to a Bilateral
Agreement connected to or proposed to be connected to a Network
Operator’s System.
EMR Administrative Has the meaning given to “administrative parties” in The Electricity
Parties Capacity Regulations 2014 and each CfD Counterparty and CfD
Settlement Services Provider.
EMR Documents The Energy Act 2013, The Electricity Capacity Regulations 2014, the
Capacity Market Rules, The Contracts for Difference (Allocation)
Regulations 2014, The Contracts for Difference (Definition of Eligible
Generator) Regulations 2014, The Contracts for Difference (Electricity
Supplier Obligations) Regulations 2014, The Electricity Market Reform
(General) Regulations 2014, the AF Rules and any other regulations or
instruments made under Chapter 2 (contracts for difference), Chapter 3
(capacity market) or Chapter 4 (investment contracts) of Part 2 of the
Energy Act 2013 which are in force from time to time.
EMR Functions Has the meaning given to “EMR functions” in Chapter 5 of Part 2 of the
Energy Act 2013.
Engineering The documents referred to as such and issued by the Energy Networks
Recommendations Association or the former Electricity Council.
EU Transparency Such data as Customers and Generators are required to provide under
Availability Data Articles 7.1(a) and 7.1(b) and Articles 15.1(a), 15.1(b), 15.1(c), 15.1(d) of
European Commission Regulation (EU) No. 543/2013 respectively
(known as the Transparency Regulation), and which also forms part of
DRC Schedule 6 (Users’ Outage Data).
Exciter The source of the electrical power providing the field current of a
synchronous machine.
Excitation System The equipment providing the field current of a machine, including all
regulating and control elements, as well as field discharge or suppression
equipment and protective devices.
Excitation System No- The minimum value of direct voltage that the Excitation System is able
Load Negative Ceiling to provide from its terminals when it is not loaded, which may be zero or
Voltage a negative value.
Excitation System Shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in IEC 34-16-1:1991
Nominal Response [equivalent to British Standard BS4999 Section 116.1 : 1992]. The time
interval applicable is the first half-second of excitation system voltage
response.
Excitation System On- Shall have the meaning ascribed to the term 'Excitation system on load
Load Positive Ceiling ceiling voltage' in IEC 34-16-1:1991[equivalent to British Standard
Voltage BS4999 Section 116.1 : 1992].
Excitation System No- Shall have the meaning ascribed to the term 'Excitation system no load
Load Positive Ceiling ceiling voltage' in IEC 34-16-1:1991[equivalent to British Standard
Voltage BS4999 Section 116.1 : 1992].
Existing AGR Plant In respect of each Genset within each Existing AGR Plant which has a
Flexibility Limit safety case enabling it to so operate, 8 (or such lower number which
when added to the number of instances of reduction of output as
instructed by NGET in relation to operation in Frequency Sensitive
Mode totals 8) instances of flexibility in any calendar year (or such lower
or greater number as may be agreed by the Nuclear Installations
Inspectorate and notified to NGET) for the purpose of assisting in the
period of low System NRAPM and/or low Localised NRAPM provided
that in relation to each Generating Unit each change in output shall not
be required to be to a level where the output of the reactor is less than
80% of the reactor thermal power limit (as notified to NGET and which
corresponds to the limit of reactor thermal power as contained in the
"Operating Rules" or "Identified Operating Instructions" forming part of
the safety case agreed with the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate).
Existing Gas Cooled Both Existing Magnox Reactor Plant and Existing AGR Plant.
Reactor Plant
Existing Magnox The following nuclear gas cooled reactor plant (which was commissioned
Reactor Plant and connected to the Total System at the Transfer Date):-
(a) Calder Hall
(b) Chapelcross
(c) Dungeness A
(d) Hinkley Point A
(e) Oldbury-on-Severn
(f) Bradwell
(g) Sizewell A
(h) Wylfa
Export and Import Those parameters listed in Appendix 1 to BC1 under the heading BM
Limits Unit Data – Export and Import Limits.
Fault Current The time interval from fault inception until the end of the break time of the
Interruption Time circuit breaker (as declared by the manufacturers).
Fast Start Capability The ability of a Genset to be Synchronised and Loaded up to full Load
within 5 minutes.
Fast Track Criteria A proposed Grid Code Modification Proposal that, if implemented,
(a) would meet the Self-Governance Criteria; and
(b) is properly a housekeeping modification required
as a result of some error or factual change,
including but not limited to:
Final Generation Outage An outage programme as agreed by NGET with each Generator and
Programme each Interconnector Owner at various stages through the Operational
Planning Phase and Programming Phase which does not commit the
parties to abide by it, but which at various stages will be used as the
basis on which National Electricity Transmission System outages will
be planned.
Final Report A report prepared by the Test Proposer at the conclusion of a System
Test for submission to NGET (if it did not propose the System Test) and
other members of the Test Panel.
Financial Year Bears the meaning given in Condition A1 (Definitions and Interpretation)
of NGET’s Transmission Licence.
Fixed Proposed The proposed date(s) for the implementation of a Grid Code
Implementation Date Modification Proposal or Workgroup Alternative Grid Code
Modification such date to be a specific date by reference to an assumed
date by which a direction from the Authority approving the Grid Code
Modification Proposal or Workgroup Alternative Grid Code
Modification is required in order for the Grid Code Modification
Proposal or any Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification, if it
were approved, to be implemented by the proposed date.
Flicker Severity A measure of the visual severity of flicker derived from the time series
(Short Term) output of a flickermeter over a 10 minute period and as such provides an
indication of the risk of Customer complaints.
Forecast Data Those items of Standard Planning Data and Detailed Planning Data
which will always be forecast.
Frequency The number of alternating current cycles per second (expressed in Hertz)
at which a System is running.
Frequency Sensitive Each Generating Unit in an Existing AGR Plant for which the
AGR Unit Generator has notified NGET that it has a safety case agreed with the
Nuclear Installations Inspectorate enabling it to operate in Frequency
Sensitive Mode, to the extent that such unit is within its Frequency
Sensitive AGR Unit Limit. Each such Generating Unit shall be treated
as if it were operating in accordance with BC3.5.1 provided that it is
complying with its Frequency Sensitive AGR Unit Limit.
Frequency Sensitive In respect of each Frequency Sensitive AGR Unit, 8 (or such lower
AGR Unit Limit number which when added to the number of instances of flexibility for the
purposes of assisting in a period of low System or Localised NRAPM
totals 8) instances of reduction of output in any calendar year as
instructed by NGET in relation to operation in Frequency Sensitive
Mode (or such greater number as may be agreed between NGET and
the Generator), for the purpose of assisting with Frequency control,
provided the level of operation of each Frequency Sensitive AGR Unit
in Frequency Sensitive Mode shall not be outside that agreed by the
Nuclear Installations Inspectorate in the relevant safety case.
Fuel Security Code The document of that title designated as such by the Secretary of State,
as from time to time amended.
Gas Turbine Unit A Generating Unit driven by a gas turbine (for instance by an aero-
engine).
Gas Zone Diagram 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 (or in the case of OTSDUW Plant
and Apparatus, Transmission Interface Site), together with the
associated stop valves and gas monitors required for the safe operation
of the National Electricity Transmission System or the User System,
as the case may be.
GC Modification A proposal to modify the Grid Code which is not rejected pursuant to the
Proposal terms of the Grid Code and has not yet been implemented.
General Conditions or That portion of the Grid Code which is identified as the General
GC Conditions.
Generating Plant The difference between Output Usable and forecast Demand.
Demand Margin
Generating Unit Data The Physical Notification, Export and Import Limits and Other
Relevant Data only in respect of each Generating Unit:
(a) which forms part of the BM Unit which represents that Cascade
Hydro Scheme;
(b) at an Embedded Exemptable Large Power Station, where the
relevant Bilateral Agreement specifies that compliance with BC1
and/or BC2 is required:
(i) to each Generating Unit, or
(ii) to each Power Park Module where the Power Station
comprises Power Park Modules
Generator A person who generates electricity under licence or exemption under the
Act acting in its capacity as a generator in Great Britain or Offshore.
Good Industry Practice The exercise of that degree of skill, diligence, prudence and foresight
which would reasonably and ordinarily be expected from a skilled and
experienced operator engaged in the same type of undertaking under the
same or similar circumstances.
Governance Rules or That portion of the Grid Code which is identified as the Governance
GR Rules.
Governor Deadband The total magnitude of the change in steady state speed (expressed as a
range of Hz (± x Hz) where "x" is a numerical value) within which there is
no resultant change in the position of the governing valves of the
speed/load Governing System.
Great Britain or GB The landmass of England and Wales and Scotland, including internal
waters.
Grid Code Fast Track A proposal to modify the Grid Code which is raised pursuant to GR.26
Proposals and has not yet been approved or rejected by the Grid Code Review
Panel.
Grid Code Modification The procedures for the modification of the Grid Code (including the
Procedures implementation of Approved Modifications) as set out in the
Governance Rules.
Grid Code Modification A proposal to modify the Grid Code which is not yet rejected pursuant to
Proposal GR.15.5 or GR.15.6 and has not yet been implemented.
Grid Code Objectives Means the objectives referred to in Paragraph 1b of Standard Condition
C14 of NGET’s Transmission Licence.
Grid Code Review Panel The panel with the functions set out in GR.1.2.
or Panel
Grid Code Review Panel The vote of Panel Members undertaken by the Panel Chairman in
Self-Governance Vote accordance with GR.24.9 as to whether they believe each proposed Grid
Code Modification Proposal, as compared with the then existing
provisions of the Grid Code and any Workgroup Alternative Grid Code
Modification set out in the Grid Code Modification Self- Governance
Report, would better facilitate achievement of the Grid Code
Objective(s).
Grid Code Self- Grid Code Modification Proposals which satisfy the Self Governance
Governance Proposals Criteria.
Grid Entry Point An Onshore Grid Entry Point or an Offshore Grid Entry Point.
Grid Supply Point A point of supply from the National Electricity Transmission System to
Network Operators or Non-Embedded Customers.
Headroom The Power Available (in MW) less the actual Active Power exported
from the Power Park Module (in MW).
High Voltage or HV For E&W Transmission Systems, a voltage exceeding 650 volts. For
Scottish Transmission Systems, a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
HP Turbine Power Ratio of steady state mechanical power delivered by the HP turbine to
Fraction the total steady state mechanical power delivered by the total steam
turbine at Registered Capacity.
Implementation Date Is the date and time for implementation of an Approved Modification as
specified in accordance with Paragraph GR.25.3.
Incident Centre A centre established by NGET or a User as the focal point in NGET or in
that User, as the case may be, for the communication and dissemination
of information between the senior management representatives of NGET,
or of that User, as the case may be, and the relevant other parties during
a Joint System Incident in order to avoid overloading NGET's, or that
User's, as the case may be, existing operational/control arrangements.
Independent Back-Up A Back-Up Protection system which utilises a discrete relay, different
Protection current transformers and an alternate operating principle to the Main
Protection systems(s) such that it can operate autonomously in the
event of a failure of the Main Protection.
Independent Main A Main Protection system which utilises a physically discrete relay and
Protection different current transformers to any other Main Protection.
Indicated Constraint The difference between a constraint boundary transfer limit and the
Boundary Margin difference between the sum of BM Unit Maximum Export Limits and the
forecast of local Demand within the constraint boundary.
Indicated Imbalance The difference between the sum of Physical Notifications for BM Units
comprising Generating Units or CCGT Modules and the forecast of
Demand for the whole or any part of the System.
Indicated Margin The difference between the sum of BM Unit Maximum Export Limits
submitted and the forecast of Demand for the whole or any part of the
System
Instructor Facilities A device or system which gives certain Transmission Control Centre
instructions with an audible or visible alarm, and incorporates the means
to return message acknowledgements to the Transmission Control
Centre
Integral Equipment Test A test on equipment, associated with Plant and/or Apparatus, which
or IET takes place when that Plant and/or Apparatus forms part of a
Synchronised System and which, in the reasonable judgement of the
person wishing to perform the test, may cause an Operational Effect.
Intellectual Property" or Patents, trade marks, service marks, rights in designs, trade names,
"IPRs copyrights and topography rights (whether or not any of the same are
registered and including applications for registration of any of the same)
and rights under licences and consents in relation to any of the same and
all rights or forms of protection of a similar nature or having equivalent or
similar effect to any of the same which may subsist anywhere in the
world.
Interconnector Owner Has the meaning given to the term in the Connection and Use of
System Code.
Interface Point Capacity The maximum amount of Active Power transferable at the Interface
Point as declared by a User under the OTSDUW Arrangements
expressed in whole MW.
Interface Point Target The nominal target voltage/power factor at an Interface Point which a
Voltage/Power factor Network Operator requires NGET to achieve by operation of the
relevant Offshore Transmission System.
Intermittent Power The primary source of power for a Generating Unit that can not be
Source considered as controllable, e.g. wind, wave or solar.
IP Turbine Power Ratio of steady state mechanical power delivered by the IP turbine to the
Fraction total steady state mechanical power delivered by the total steam turbine
at Registered Capacity.
Joint BM Unit Data Has the meaning set out in the BSC.
Joint System Incident An Event wherever occurring (other than on an Embedded Medium
Power Station or an Embedded Small Power Station) which, in the
opinion of NGET or a User, has or may have a serious and/or
widespread effect, in the case of an Event on a User(s) System(s)
(other than on an Embedded Medium Power Station or Embedded
Small Power Station), on the National Electricity Transmission
System, and in the case of an Event on the National Electricity
Transmission System, on a User(s) System(s) (other than on an
Embedded Medium Power Station or Embedded Small Power
Station).
Legal Challenge Where permitted by lawa judicial review in respect of the Authority’s
decision to approve or not to approve a Grid Code Modification
Proposal.
Licence Standards Those standards set out or referred to in Condition C17 of NGET’s
Transmission Licence and/or Condition D3 and/or Condition E16 of a
Relevant Transmission Licensee’s Transmission Licence.
Load Factor The ratio of the actual output of a Generating Unit to the possible
maximum output of that Generating Unit.
Load Management A block of Demand controlled by a Supplier or other party through the
Block means of radio teleswitching or by some other means.
Local Joint Restoration A plan produced under OC9.4.7.12 detailing the agreed method and
Plan procedure by which a Genset at a Black Start Station (possibly with
other Gensets at that Black Start Station) will energise part of the Total
System and meet complementary blocks of local Demand so as to form
a Power Island.
In Scotland, the plan may also: cover more than one Black Start
Station; include Gensets other than those at a Black Start Station and
cover the creation of one or more Power Islands.
Local Safety For safety co-ordination in England and Wales, instructions on each User
Instructions Site and Transmission Site, approved by the relevant NGET or User's
manager, setting down the methods of achieving the objectives of
NGET's or the User'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(s) on a User Site which contains rules with regard to
maintaining or securing the isolating position of an Isolating Device, or
maintaining a physical separation or maintaining or securing the position
of an Earthing Device.
Local Switching A procedure produced under OC7.6 detailing the agreed arrangements in
Procedure respect of carrying out of Operational Switching at Connection Sites
and parts of the National Electricity Transmission System adjacent to
those Connection Sites.
Low Frequency Relay Has the same meaning as Under Frequency Relay.
Low Voltage or LV For E&W Transmission Systems a voltage not exceeding 250 volts. For
Scottish Transmission Systems, a voltage exceeding 50 volts but not
exceeding 1000 volts.
LV Side of the Offshore Unless otherwise specified in the Bilateral Agreement, the busbar on
Platform the Offshore Platform (typically 33kV) at which the relevant Offshore
Grid Entry Point is located.
Main Protection A Protection system which has priority above other Protection in
initiating either a fault clearance or an action to terminate an abnormal
condition in a power system.
Market Operation Data A computer system operated by NGET and made available for use by
Interface System Customers connected to or using the National Electricity
(MODIS) Transmission System for the purpose of submitting EU Transparency
Availability Data to NGET.
Market Suspension Has the meaning given to the term ‘Market Suspension Threshold’ in
Threshold Section G of the BSC.
Materially Affected Party Any person or class of persons designated by the Authority as such.
Maximum Export The maximum continuous Apparent Power expressed in MVA and
Capacity maximum continuous Active Power expressed in MW which can flow
from an Offshore Transmission System connected to a Network
Operator's User System, to that User System.
Maximum Generation A service utilised by NGET in accordance with the CUSC and the
Service or MGS Balancing Principles Statement in operating the Total System.
Maximum Import The maximum continuous Apparent Power expressed in MVA and
Capacity maximum continuous Active Power expressed in MW which can flow to
an Offshore Transmission System connected to a Network
Operator's User System, from that User System.
Medium Voltage or MV For E&W Transmission Systems a voltage exceeding 250 volts but not
exceeding 650 volts.
Mills Milling plant which supplies pulverised fuel to the boiler of a coal fired
Power Station.
Minimum Generation The minimum output (in whole MW) which a Genset can generate or DC
Converter at a DC Converter Station can import or export to the Total
System under stable operating conditions, as registered with NGET
under the PC (and amended pursuant to the PC). For the avoidance of
doubt, the output may go below this level as a result of operation in
accordance with BC3.7.
Minimum Import The minimum input (in whole MW) into a DC Converter at a DC
Capacity Converter Station (in any of its operating configurations) at the Onshore
Grid Entry Point (or in the case of an Embedded DC Converter at the
User System Entry Point) at which a DC Converter can operate in a
stable manner, as registered with NGET under the PC (and amended
pursuant to the PC).
Mothballed Generating A Generating Unit that has previously generated which the Generator
Unit plans not to use to generate for the remainder of the current NGET
Financial Year but which could be returned to service.
Mothballed Power Park A Power Park Module that has previously generated which the
Module Generator plans not to use to generate for the remainder of the current
Financial Year but which could be returned to service.
Multiple Point of A double (or more) Point of Connection, being two (or more) Points of
Connection Connection interconnected to each other through the User’s System.
National Demand The amount of electricity supplied from the Grid Supply Points plus:-
that supplied by Embedded Large Power Stations, and
National Electricity Transmission System Losses,
minus:-
the Demand taken by Station Transformers and Pumped
Storage Units’
and, for the purposes of this definition, does not include:-
any exports from the National Electricity Transmission System
across External Interconnections.
National Electricity The Onshore Transmission System and, where owned by Offshore
Transmission System Transmission Licensees, Offshore Transmission Systems.
National Electricity The amount of electricity supplied from the Grid Supply Points plus:-
Transmission System
Demand that supplied by Embedded Large Power Stations, and
exports from the National Electricity Transmission System
across External Interconnections, and
National Electricity Transmission System Losses,
and, for the purposes of this definition, includes:-
the Demand taken by Station Transformers and Pumped
Storage Units.
National Electricity Has the meaning set out in Schedule 1 of NGET's Transmission
Transmission System Licence.
Operator Area
National Electricity A warning issued by NGET to Users (or to certain Users only) in
Transmission System accordance with OC7.4.8.2, which provides information relating to
Warning System conditions or Events and is intended to :
(a) alert Users to possible or actual Plant shortage, System problems
and/or Demand reductions;
(b) inform of the applicable period;
(c) indicate intended consequences for Users; and
(d) enable specified Users to be in a state of readiness to receive
instructions from NGET.
Network Data The data to be provided by NGET to Users in accordance with the PC,
as listed in Part 3 of the Appendix to the PC.
Network Operator A person with a User System directly connected to the National
Electricity Transmission System to which Customers and/or Power
Stations (not forming part of the User 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 System
Operator or a Generator in respect of OTSUA.
NGET Control Engineer The nominated person employed by NGET to direct the operation of the
National Electricity Transmission System or such person as
nominated by NGET.
No-Load Field Voltage Shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in IEC 34-16-1:1991
[equivalent to British Standard BS4999 Section 116.1 : 1992].
Normal CCGT Module A CCGT Module other than a Range CCGT Module.
Novel Unit A tidal, wave, wind, geothermal, or any similar, Generating Unit.
Offshore DC Converter Any User Apparatus located Offshore used to convert alternating
current electricity to direct current electricity, or vice versa. An Offshore
DC Converter is a standalone operative configuration at a single site
comprising one or more converter bridges, together with one or more
converter transformers, converter control equipment, essential protective
and switching devices and auxiliaries, if any, used for conversion.
Offshore Generating Unless otherwise provided in the Grid Code, any Apparatus located
Unit Offshore which produces electricity, including, an Offshore
Synchronous Generating Unit and Offshore Non-Synchronous
Generating Unit.
Offshore Platform A single structure comprising of Plant and Apparatus located Offshore
which includes one or more Offshore Grid Entry Points.
Offshore Power Park A collection of one or more Offshore Power Park Strings (registered as
Module a Power Park Module under the PC). There is no limit to the number of
Power Park Strings within the Power Park Module, so long as they
either:
(a) connect to the same busbar which cannot be electrically split; or
(b) connect to a collection of directly electrically connected busbars of
the same nominal voltage and are configured in accordance with
the operating arrangements set out in the relevant Bilateral
Agreement.
Offshore Power Park A collection of Offshore Generating Units that are powered by an
String Intermittent Power Source, joined together by cables forming part of a
User System with a single point of connection to an Offshore
Transmission System. The connection to an Offshore Transmission
System may include a DC Converter.
Offshore Synchronous An Offshore Generating Unit in which, under all steady state conditions,
Generating Unit the rotor rotates at a mechanical speed equal to the electrical frequency
of the National Electricity Transmission System divided by the number
of pole pairs of the Generating Unit.
Offshore Tender The process followed by the Authority to make, in prescribed cases, a
Process determination on a competitive basis of the person to whom an offshore
transmission licence is to be granted.
Offshore Transmission An agreement entered into by NGET and a Network Operator in respect
Distribution Connection of the connection to and use of a Network Operator’s User System by
Agreement an Offshore Transmission System.
Offshore Transmission Such person in relation to whose Transmission Licence the standard
Licensee conditions in Section E (offshore transmission owner standard conditions)
of such Transmission Licence have been given effect, or any person in
that prospective role who has acceded to the STC.
Offshore Waters Has the meaning given to “offshore waters” in Section 90(9) of the
Energy Act 2004.
Offshore Works In relation to a particular User means those assumptions set out in
Assumptions Appendix P of the relevant Construction Agreement as amended from
time to time.
Onshore Means within Great Britain, and when used in conjunction with another
term and not defined means that the associated term is to be read
accordingly.
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Onshore DC Converter Any User Apparatus located Onshore with a Completion Date after 1
April 2005 used to convert alternating current electricity to direct current
electricity, or vice versa. An Onshore DC Converter is a standalone
operative configuration at a single site comprising one or more converter
bridges, together with one or more converter transformers, converter
control equipment, essential protective and switching devices and
auxiliaries, if any, used for conversion. In a bipolar arrangement, an
Onshore DC Converter represents the bipolar configuration.
Onshore Generating Unless otherwise provided in the Grid Code, any Apparatus located
Unit Onshore which produces electricity, including, an Onshore
Synchronous Generating Unit and Onshore Non-Synchronous
Generating Unit.
Onshore Grid Entry A point at which a Onshore Generating Unit or a CCGT Module or a
Point CCGT Unit or a Onshore DC Converter or a Onshore Power Park
Module or an External Interconnection, as the case may be, which is
directly connected to the Onshore Transmission System connects to
the Onshore Transmission System.
Onshore Transmission The system consisting (wholly or mainly) of high voltage electric lines
System owned or operated by Onshore Transmission Licensees and used for
the transmission of electricity from one Power Station to a substation or
to another Power Station or between substations or to or from Offshore
Transmission Systems or to or from any External Interconnection,
and includes any Plant and Apparatus and meters owned or operated
by any Onshore Transmission Licensee in connection with the
transmission of electricity but does not include any Remote
Transmission Assets.
On-Site Generator Site A site which is determined by the BSC Panel to be a Trading Unit under
the BSC by reason of having fulfilled the Class 1 or Class 2 requirements
as such terms are used in the BSC.
Operating Code or OC That portion of the Grid Code which is identified as the Operating Code.
Operating Reserve The additional output from Large Power Stations 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 Data Data required under the Operating Codes and/or Balancing Codes.
Operational Day The period from 0500 hours on one day to 0500 on the following day.
Operational Effect Any effect on the operation of the relevant other System which causes
the National Electricity Transmission System or the System of the
other User or Users, as the case may be, to operate (or be at a
materially increased risk of operating) differently to the way in which they
would or may have operated in the absence of that effect.
Operational Planning Planning through various timescales the matching of generation output
with forecast National Electricity Transmission System Demand
together with a reserve of generation to provide a margin, taking into
account outages of certain Generating Units, of parts of the National
Electricity Transmission System and of parts of User Systems to
which Power Stations and/or Customers are connected, carried out to
achieve, so far as possible, the standards of security set out in NGET’s
Transmission Licence, each Relevant Transmission Licensee’s
Transmission Licence or Electricity Distribution Licence, as the case
may be.
Operational Procedures Management instructions and procedures, both in support of the Safety
Rules and for the local and remote operation of Plant and Apparatus,
issued in connection with the actual operation of Plant and/or Apparatus
at or from a Connection Site.
Operational Switching Operation of Plant and/or Apparatus to the instruction of the relevant
Control Engineer. For the avoidance of doubt, the operation of
Transmission Plant and/or Apparatus forming part of the National
Electricity Transmission System in England and Wales, will be to the
instruction of NGET and in Scotland and Offshore will be to the
instruction of the Relevant Transmission Licensee.
Other Relevant Data The data listed in BC1.4.2(f) under the heading Other Relevant Data.
OTSDUW Arrangements The arrangements whereby certain aspects of the design, consenting,
construction, installation and/or commissioning of transmission assets
are capable of being undertaken by a User prior to the transfer of those
assets to a Relevant Transmission Licensee under an Offshore
Tender Process.
OTSDUW Data and The data and information to be provided by Users undertaking
Information OTSDUW, to NGET in accordance with Appendix F of the Planning
Code.
OTSDUW Network Data The data and information to be provided by NGET to Users undertaking
and Information OTSDUW in accordance with Appendix F of the Planning Code.
OTSDUW Plant and Plant and Apparatus, including any OTSDUW DC Converter, designed
Apparatus by the User under the OTSDUW Arrangements.
Offshore Transmission OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus constructed and/or installed by a User
System User Assets or under the OTSDUW Arrangements which form an Offshore
OTSUA Transmission System that once transferred to a Relevant
Transmission Licensee under an Offshore Tender Process will
become part of the National Electricity Transmission System.
OTSUA Transfer Time The time and date at which the OTSUA are transferred to a Relevant
Transmission Licensee.
Out of Synchronism The condition where a System or Generating Unit cannot meet the
requirements to enable it to be Synchronised.
Output Usable or OU The (daily or weekly) forecast value (in MW), at the time of the (daily or
weekly) peak demand, of the maximum level at which the Genset can
export to the Grid Entry Point, or in the case of Embedded Power
Stations, to the User System Entry Point. In addition, for a Genset
powered by an Intermittent Power Source the forecast value is based
upon the Intermittent Power Source being at a level which would
enable the Genset to generate at Registered Capacity.
For the purpose of OC2 only, the term Output Usable shall include the
terms Interconnector Export Capacity and Interconnector Import
Capacity where the term Output Usable is being applied to an External
Interconnection.
Over-excitation Limiter Shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in IEC 34-16-1:1991
[equivalent to British Standard BS4999 Section 116.1 : 1992].
Panel Members’ The recommendation in accordance with the "Grid Code Review Panel
Recommendation Recommendation Vote"
Part 1 System Ancillary Ancillary Services which are required for System reasons and which
Services must be provided by Users in accordance with the Connection
Conditions. An exhaustive list of Part 1 System Ancillary Services is
included in that part of CC.8.1 headed Part 1.
Part 2 System Ancillary Ancillary Services which are required for System reasons and which
Services must be provided by a User if the User has agreed to provide them
under a Bilateral Agreement. A non-exhaustive list of Part 2 System
Ancillary Services is included in that part of CC.8.1 headed Part 2.
Permit for Work for In respect of E&W Transmission Systems, a document issued by the
proximity work Relevant E&W Transmission Licensee or an E&W User in accordance
with its respective Safety Rules to enable work to be carried out in
accordance with OC8A.8 and which provides for Safety Precautions to
be applied and maintained. An example format of a Relevant E&W
Transmission Licensee’s permit for work is attached as Appendix E to
OC8A.
In respect of Scottish Transmission Systems, a document issued by a
Relevant Scottish Transmission Licensee or a Scottish User in
accordance with its respective Safety Rules to enable work to be carried
out in accordance with OC8B.8 and which provides for Safety
Precautions to be applied and maintained. Example formats of Relevant
Scottish Transmission Licensees’ permits for work are attached as
Appendix E to OC8B.
Partial Shutdown The same as a Total Shutdown except that all generation has ceased in
a separate part of the Total System and there is no electricity supply
from External Interconnections or other parts of the Total System to
that part of the Total System and, therefore, that part of the Total
System is shutdown, with the result that it is not possible for that part of
the Total System to begin to function again without NGET’s directions
relating to a Black Start.
Pending Grid Code A Grid Code Modification Proposal in respect of which, at the relevant
Modification Proposal time, the Authority has not yet made a decision as to whether to direct
such Grid Code Modification Proposal to be made pursuant to the
Transmission Licence (whether or not a Grid Code Modification
Report has been submitted in respect of such Grid Code Modification
Proposal) or, in the case of a Grid Code Self Governance Proposals,
in respect of which the Grid Code Review Panel has not yet voted
whether or not to approve.
Phase (Voltage) The ratio (in percent) between the rms values of the negative sequence
Unbalance component and the positive sequence component of the voltage.
Physical Notification Data that describes the BM Participant’s best estimate of the expected
input or output of Active Power of a BM Unit and/or (where relevant)
Generating Unit, the accuracy of the Physical Notification being
commensurate with Good Industry Practice.
Planning Code or PC That portion of the Grid Code which is identified as the Planning Code.
Point of Common That point on the National Electricity Transmission System electrically
Coupling nearest to the User installation at which either Demands or Loads are,
or may be, connected.
Point of Isolation The point on Apparatus (as defined in OC8A.1.6.2 and OC8B.1.7.2) at
which Isolation is achieved.
Power Park Module Any Onshore Power Park Module or Offshore Power Park Module.
Power Park Module The matrix described in Appendix 1 to BC1 under the heading Power
Availability Matrix Park Module Availability Matrix.
Power Park Module A matrix in the form set out in Appendix 4 of OC2 showing the
Planning Matrix combination of Power Park Units within a Power Park Module which
would be expected to be running under normal conditions.
Power Station An installation comprising one or more Generating Units or Power Park
Modules (even where sited separately) owned and/or controlled by the
same Generator, which may reasonably be considered as being
managed as one Power Station.
Preface The preface to the Grid Code (which does not form part of the Grid Code
and therefore is not binding).
Preliminary Notice A notice in writing, sent by NGET both to all Users identified by it under
OC12.4.2.1 and to the Test Proposer, notifying them of a proposed
System Test.
Preliminary Project Data relating to a proposed User Development at the time the User
Planning Data applies for a CUSC Contract but before an offer is made and accepted.
Primary Response The automatic increase in Active Power output of a Genset or, as the
case may be, the decrease in Active Power Demand in response to a
System Frequency fall. This increase in Active Power output or, as the
case may be, the decrease in Active Power Demand must be in
accordance with the provisions of the relevant Ancillary Services
Agreement which will provide that it will be released increasingly with
time over the period 0 to 10 seconds from the time of the start of the
Frequency fall on the basis set out in the Ancillary Services
Agreement and fully available by the latter, and sustainable for at least a
further 20 seconds. The interpretation of the Primary Response to a –
0.5 Hz frequency change is shown diagrammatically in Figure CC.A.3.2.
Programming Phase The period between Operational Planning Phase and the Control
Phase. It starts at the 8 weeks ahead stage and finishes at 17:00 on the
day ahead of real time.
Proposal Notice A notice submitted to NGET by a User which would like to undertake a
System Test.
Pumped Storage A Generator which owns and/or operates any Pumped Storage Plant.
Generator
Pumped Storage Plant The Dinorwig, Ffestiniog, Cruachan and Foyers Power Stations.
Quiescent Physical Data that describes the MW levels to be deducted from the Physical
Notification or QPN Notification of a BM Unit to determine a resultant operating level to
which the Dynamic Parameters associated with that BM Unit apply, and
the associated times for such MW levels. The MW level of the QPN must
always be set to zero.
Range CCGT Module 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 Field Voltage Shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in IEC 34-16-1:1991
[equivalent to British Standard BS4999 Section 116.1 : 1992].
Reactive Energy The integral with respect to time of the Reactive Power.
Registered Capacity (a) In the case of a Generating Unit other than that forming part of a
CCGT Module or Power Park Module, 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, or in MW to
one decimal place).
(b) In the case of a CCGT Module or Power Park Module, the normal
full load capacity of the CCGT Module or Power Park Module (as
the case may be) as declared by the Generator, being the Active
Power declared by the Generator as being deliverable by the
CCGT Module or Power Park Module at the Grid Entry Point (or
in the case of an Embedded CCGT Module or Power Park
Module, at the User System Entry Point), expressed in whole
MW, or in MW to one decimal place.
(c) In the case of a Power Station, the maximum amount of Active
Power deliverable by the Power Station at the Grid Entry Point
(or in the case of an Embedded Power Station at the User
System Entry Point), as declared by the Generator, expressed in
whole MW, or in MW to one decimal place. The maximum Active
Power deliverable is the maximum amount deliverable
simultaneously by the Generating Units and/or CCGT Modules
and/or Power Park Modules less the MW consumed by the
Generating Units and/or CCGT Modules in producing that Active
Power.
(d) In the case of a DC Converter at a DC Converter Station, the
normal full load amount of Active Power transferable from a DC
Converter at the Onshore Grid Entry Point (or in the case of an
Embedded DC Converter Station at the User System Entry
Point), as declared by the DC Converter Station owner,
expressed in whole MW, or in MW to one decimal place.
(e) In the case of a DC Converter Station, the maximum amount of
Active Power transferable from a DC Converter Station at the
Onshore Grid Entry Point (or in the case of an Embedded DC
Converter Station at the User System Entry Point), as declared
by the DC Converter Station owner, expressed in whole MW, or
in MW to one decimal place.
Registered Data Those items of Standard Planning Data and Detailed Planning Data
which upon connection become fixed (subject to any subsequent
changes).
Regulations The Utilities Contracts Regulations 1996, as amended from time to time.
Reheater Time Constant Determined at Registered Capacity, the reheater time constant will be
construed in accordance with the principles of the IEEE Committee
Report "Dynamic Models for Steam and Hydro Turbines in Power System
Studies" published in 1973 which apply to such phrase.
Rejected Grid Code A Grid Code Modification Proposal in respect of which the Authority
Modification Proposal has decided not to direct The Company to modify the Grid Code
pursuant to the Transmission Licence in the manner set out herein or,
in the case of a Grid Code Self Governance Proposals, in respect of
which the Grid Code Review Panel has voted not to approve.
Related Person means, in relation to an individual, any member of his immediate family,
his employer (and any former employer of his within the previous 12
months), any partner with whom he is in partnership, and any company
or Affiliate of a company in which he or any member of his immediate
family controls more than 20% of the voting rights in respect of the
shares of the company;
Relevant E&W As the context requires NGET and/or an E&W Offshore Transmission
Transmission Licensee Licensee.
Relevant Scottish As the context requires SPT and/or SHETL and/or a Scottish Offshore
Transmission Licensee Transmission Licensee.
Relevant Transmission Means SP Transmission Ltd (SPT) in its Transmission Area or Scottish
Licensee Hydro-Electric Transmission Ltd (SHETL) in its Transmission Area or
any Offshore Transmission Licensee in its Transmission Area.
Remote Transmission Any Plant and Apparatus or meters owned by NGET which:
Assets
(a) are Embedded in a User System and which are not directly
connected by Plant and/or Apparatus owned by NGET to a sub-
station owned by NGET; and
(b) are by agreement between NGET and such User operated under
the direction and control of such User.
Responsible Manager A manager who has been duly authorised by a User or NGET to sign
Site Responsibility Schedules on behalf of that User or NGET, as the
case may be.
For Connection Sites in Scotland and Offshore a manager who has
been duly authorised by the Relevant Transmission Licensee to sign
Site Responsibility Schedules on behalf of that Relevant
Transmission Licensee.
Re-synchronisation The bringing of parts of the System which have become Out of
Synchronism with any other System back into Synchronism, and like
terms shall be construed accordingly.
Safety From The System That condition which safeguards persons when work is to be carried out
on or near a System from the dangers which are inherent in the System.
Safety Key A key unique at the Location capable of operating a lock which will
cause an Isolating Device and/or Earthing Device to be Locked.
Safety Rules The rules of NGET (in England and Wales) and the Relevant
Transmission Licensee (in Scotland or Offshore) 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.
Secondary Response The automatic increase in Active Power output of a Genset or, as the
case may be, the decrease in Active Power Demand in response to a
System Frequency fall. This increase in Active Power output or, as the
case may be, the decrease in Active Power Demand must be in
accordance with the provisions of the relevant Ancillary Services
Agreement which will provide that it will be fully available by 30 seconds
from the time of the start of the Frequency fall and be sustainable for at
least a further 30 minutes. The interpretation of the Secondary
Response to a -0.5 Hz frequency change is shown diagrammatically in
Figure CC.A.3.2.
Secured Event Has the meaning set out in the Security and Quality of Supply
Standard.
Security and Quality of The version of the document entitled ‘Security and Quality of Supply
Supply Standard Standard’ established pursuant to the Transmission Licence in force at
the time of entering into the relevant Bilateral Agreement.
Self-Governance A Grid Code Modification Proposal that does not fall within the scope
Modifications of a Significant Code Review and that meets the Self-Governance
Criteria or which the Authority directs is to be treated as such any
direction under GR.24.4.
Self-Governance The statement made by the Grid Code Review Panel and submitted to
Statement the Authority:
(a) confirming that, in its opinion, the Self-Governance Criteria are met
and the proposed Grid Code Modification Proposal is suitable for the
Self-Governance route; and
(b) providing a detailed explanation of the Grid Code Review Panel’s
reasons for that opinion
Settlement Period A period of 30 minutes ending on the hour and half-hour in each hour
during a day.
Seven Year Statement A statement, prepared by NGET in accordance with the terms of NGET’s
Transmission Licence, showing for each of the seven succeeding
Financial Years, the opportunities available for connecting to and using
the National Electricity Transmission System and indicating those
parts of the National Electricity Transmission System most suited to
new connections and transport of further quantities of electricity.
SF6 Gas Zone A segregated zone surrounding electrical conductors within a casing
containing SF6 gas.
Shutdown The condition of a Generating Unit where the generator rotor is at rest or
on barring.
Significant Code Review Means the period commencing on the start date of a Significant Code
Review as stated in the notice issued by the Authority, and ending in
the circumstances described in GR.16.6 or GR.16.7, as appropriate.
Significant Code Review Means the period commencing on the start date of a Significant Code
Phase Review as stated in the notice issued by the Authority, and ending
either:
(a) on the date on which the Authority issues a statement that no
directions will be issued in relation to the Grid Code; or
(b) if no statement is made under (a), and the Authority has directed
NGET to raise GC Modification Proposal associated with the
Significant Code Review, on the date on which NGET has raise
such a GC Modification Proposal; or
(c) immediately, if neither a statement nor directions are issued by the
Authority within (and including) twenty eight (28) days from the
Authority’s publication of its Significant Code Review
conclusions.
Single Line Diagram A schematic representation of a three-phase network in which the three
phases are represented by single lines. The diagram shall include (but
not necessarily be limited to) busbars, overhead lines, underground
cables, power transformers and reactive compensation equipment. It
shall also show where Large Power Stations are connected, and the
points at which Demand is supplied.
Site Common Drawings Drawings prepared for each Connection Site (and in the case of
OTSDUW, Transmission Interface Site) which incorporate Connection
Site (and in the case of OTSDUW, Transmission Interface Site) layout
drawings, electrical layout drawings, common protection/ control
drawings and common services drawings.
Site Responsibility A schedule containing the information and prepared on the basis of the
Schedule provisions set out in Appendix 1 of the CC.
Slope The ratio of the steady state change in voltage, as a percentage of the
nominal voltage, to the steady state change in Reactive Power output, in
per unit of Reactive Power capability. For the avoidance of doubt, the
value indicates the percentage voltage reduction that will result in a 1 per
unit increase in Reactive Power generation.
Speeder Motor Setting The minimum and maximum no-load speeds (expressed as a percentage
Range of rated speed) to which the turbine is capable of being controlled, by the
speeder motor or equivalent, when the Generating Unit terminals are on
open circuit.
Standard Modifications A Grid Code Modification Proposal that does not fall within the scope
of a Significant Code Review subject to any direction by the Authority
pursuant to GR.16.3 and GR.16.4, nor meets the Self-Governance
Criteria subject to any direction by the Authority pursuant to GR.24.4
and in accordance with any direction under GR.24.2.
Standard Planning Data The general data required by NGET under the PC. It is generally also the
data which NGET requires from a new User in an application for a CUSC
Contract, as reflected in the PC.
Statement of Readiness Has the meaning set out in the Bilateral Agreement and/or
Construction Agreement.
Steam Unit A Generating Unit whose prime mover converts the heat-energy in
steam to mechanical energy.
Surplus A MW figure relating to a System Zone equal to the total Output Usable
in the System Zone:
(a) minus the forecast of Active Power Demand in the System Zone,
and
(b) minus the export limit in the case of an export limited System
Zone,
or
plus the import limit in the case of an import limited System Zone,
and
(c) (only in the case of a System Zone comprising the National
Electricity Transmission System) minus the Operational
Planning Margin.
For the avoidance of doubt, a Surplus of more than zero in an export
limited System Zone indicates an excess of generation in that System
Zone; and a Surplus of less than zero in an import limited System Zone
indicates insufficient generation in that System Zone.
Synchronising Group A group of two or more Gensets) which require a minimum time interval
between their Synchronising or De-Synchronising times.
System Ancillary Collectively Part 1 System Ancillary Services and Part 2 System
Services Ancillary Services.
System Constraint A limitation on the use of a System due to lack of transmission capacity
or other System conditions.
System Constrained That portion of Registered Capacity or Registered Import Capacity not
Capacity available due to a System Constraint.
System Constraint A part of the National Electricity Transmission System which, because
Group of System Constraints, is subject to limits of Active Power which can
flow into or out of (as the case may be) that part.
System Operator - Has the meaning set out in NGET’s Transmission Licence
Transmission Owner
Code or STC
System Tests Tests which involve simulating conditions, or the controlled application of
irregular, unusual or extreme conditions, on the Total System, or any
part of the Total System, but which do not include commissioning or
recommissioning tests or any other tests of a minor nature.
System to Demand An intertrip scheme which disconnects Demand when a System fault
Intertrip Scheme has arisen to prevent abnormal conditions occurring on the System.
Target Frequency That Frequency determined by NGET, in its reasonable opinion, as the
desired operating Frequency of the Total System. This will normally be
50.00Hz plus or minus 0.05Hz, except in exceptional circumstances as
determined by NGET, in its reasonable opinion when this may be 49.90
or 50.10Hz. An example of exceptional circumstances may be difficulties
caused in operating the System during disputes affecting fuel supplies.
Test Programme A programme submitted by the Test Panel to NGET, the Test Proposer,
and each User identified by NGET under OC12.4.2.1, which 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 Test
Panel deems appropriate.
Total Shutdown The situation existing when all generation has ceased and there is no
electricity supply from External Interconnections and, therefore, the
Total System has shutdown with the result that it is not possible for the
Total System to begin to function again without NGET’s directions
relating to a Black Start.
Total System The National Electricity Transmission System and all User Systems
in the National Electricity Transmission System Operator Area.
Trading Point A commercial and, where so specified in the Grid Code, an operational
interface between a User and NGET, which a User has notified to NGET.
Transfer Date Such date as may be appointed by the Secretary of State by order
under section 65 of the Act.
Transmission Means, when used in conjunction with another term relating to equipment
or a site, whether defined or not, that the associated term is to be read as
being part of or directly associated with the National Electricity
Transmission System, and not of or with the User System.
Transmission Area Has the meaning set out in the Transmission Licence of a
Transmission Licensee.
Transmission DC Any Transmission Licensee Apparatus (or OTSUA that will become
Converter Transmission Licensee Apparatus at the OTSUA Transfer Time) used
to convert alternating current electricity to direct current electricity, or vice
versa. A Transmission Network DC Converter is a standalone
operative configuration at a single site comprising one or more converter
bridges, together with one or more converter transformers, converter
control equipment, essential protective and switching devices and
auxiliaries, if any, used for conversion.
Transmission Interface the site at which the Transmission Interface Point is located.
Site
Transmission Site In England and Wales, means a site owned (or occupied pursuant to a
lease, licence or other agreement) by NGET in which there is a
Connection Point. For the avoidance of doubt, a site owned by a User
but occupied by NGET as aforesaid, is a Transmission Site.
In Scotland and Offshore, means a site owned (or occupied pursuant to
a lease, licence or other agreement) by a Relevant Transmission
Licensee in which there is a Connection Point. For the avoidance of
doubt, a site owned by a User but occupied by the Relevant
Transmission Licensee as aforesaid, is a Transmission Site.
Transmission System Has the same meaning as the term "licensee's transmission system" in
the Transmission Licence of a Transmission Licensee.
Turbine Time Constant Determined at Registered Capacity, the turbine time constant will be
construed in accordance with the principles of the IEEE Committee
Report "Dynamic Models for Steam and Hydro Turbines in Power System
Studies" published in 1973 which apply to such phrase.
Unbalanced Load The situation where the Load on each phase is not equal.
Under-excitation Limiter Shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in IEC 34-16-1:1991
[equivalent to British Standard BS4999 Section 116.1 : 1992].
Under Frequency Relay An electrical measuring relay intended to operate when its characteristic
quantity (Frequency) reaches the relay settings by decrease in
Frequency.
Unit Load Controller The time constant, expressed in units of seconds, of the power output
Response Time increase which occurs in the Secondary Response timescale in
Constant response to a step change in System Frequency.
Unresolved Issues Any relevant Grid Code provisions or Bilateral Agreement requirements
identified by NGET with which the relevant User has not demonstrated
compliance to NGET’s reasonable satisfaction at the date of issue of the
Interim Operational Notification and/or Limited Operational
Notification and which are detailed in such Interim Operational
Notification and/or Limited Operational Notification.
User A term utilised in various sections of the Grid Code to refer to the persons
using the National Electricity Transmission 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 Data File Structure The file structure given at DRC 18 which will be specified by NGET which
a Generator or DC Converter Station owner must use for the purposes
of CP to submit DRC data Schedules and information demonstrating
compliance with the Grid Code and, where applicable, with the CUSC
Contract(s), unless otherwise agreed by NGET.
User Development In the PC means either User's Plant and/or Apparatus to be connected
to the National Electricity Transmission System, or a Modification
relating to a User's Plant and/or Apparatus already connected to the
National Electricity Transmission System, or a proposed new
connection or Modification to the connection within the User System.
User Self Certification of A certificate, in the form attached at CP.A.2.(1) completed by a Generator
Compliance or DC Converter Station owner to which the Compliance Statement is
attached which confirms that such Plant and Apparatus complies with the
relevant Grid Code provisions and where appropriate, with the CUSC
Contract(s), as identified in the Compliance Statement and, if
appropriate, identifies any Unresolved Issues and/or any exceptions to
such compliance and details the derogation(s) granted in respect of such
exceptions.
User Site In England and Wales, a site owned (or occupied pursuant to a lease,
licence or other agreement) by a User in which there is a Connection
Point. For the avoidance of doubt, a site owned by NGET but occupied
by a User as aforesaid, is a User Site.
In Scotland and Offshore, a site owned (or occupied pursuant to a lease,
licence or other agreement) by a User in which there is a Connection
Point. For the avoidance of doubt, a site owned by a Relevant
Transmission Licensee but occupied by a User as aforesaid, is a User
Site.
User System Entry Point A point at which a Generating Unit, a CCGT Module or a CCGT Unit or
a Power Park Module or a DC Converter, as the case may be, which is
Embedded connects to the User System.
Water Time Constant Bears the meaning ascribed to the term "Water inertia time" in IEC308.
Website The site established by NGET on the World-Wide Web for the exchange
of information among Users and other interested persons in accordance
with such restrictions on access as may be determined from time to time
by NGET.
Weekly ACS Conditions Means that particular combination of weather elements that gives rise to
a level of peak Demand within a week, taken to commence on a Monday
and end on a Sunday, which has a particular chance of being exceeded
as a result of weather variation alone. This particular chance is
determined such that the combined probabilities of Demand in all weeks
of the year exceeding the annual peak Demand under Annual ACS
Conditions is 50%, and in the week of maximum risk the weekly peak
Demand under Weekly ACS Conditions is equal to the annual peak
Demand under Annual ACS Conditions.
WG Consultation any request from an Authorised Electricity Operator; the Citizens Advice
Alternative Request or the Citizens Advice Scotland, NGET or a Materially Affected Party for
a Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification to be developed by the
Workgroup expressed as such and which contains the information
referred to at GR.20.13. For the avoidance of doubt any WG Consultation
Alternative Request does not constitute either a Grid Code Modification
Proposal or a Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification
Zonal System Security That generation required, within the boundary circuits defining the
Requirements System Zone, which when added to the secured transfer capability of
the boundary circuits exactly matches the Demand within the System
Zone.
CONTENTS
(This contents page does not form part of the Grid Code)
PC.3 SCOPE
PC.3.1 The PC applies to NGET and to Users, which in the PC means:
(a) Generators;
(b) Generators undertaking OTSDUW;
(c) Network Operators;
(d) Non-Embedded Customers; and
(e) DC Converter Station owners.
The above categories of User will become bound by the PC prior to them generating, operating,
or consuming or importing/exporting, as the case may be, and references to the various
categories (or to the general category) of User should, therefore, be taken as referring to them in
that prospective role as well as to Users actually connected.
PC.A.1 INTRODUCTION
PC.A.1.1 The Appendix specifies data requirements to be submitted to NGET by Users, and in certain
circumstances to Users by NGET.
PC.A.1.2 Submissions by Users
(a) Planning data submissions by Users shall be:
(i) with respect to each of the seven succeeding Financial Years (other than in the case
of Registered Data which will reflect the current position and data relating to Demand
forecasts which relates also to the current year);
(ii) provided by Users in connection with a CUSC Contract (PC.4.1, PC.4.4 and PC.4.5
refer);
(iii) provided by Users on a routine annual basis in calendar week 24 of each year to
maintain an up-to-date data bank (although Network Operators may delay the
submission of data (other than that to be submitted pursuant to PC.3.2(c) and
PC.3.2(d)) until calendar week 28). Where from the date of one annual submission to
another there is no change in the data (or in some of the data) to be submitted, instead
of re-submitting the data, a User may submit a written statement that there has been
no change from the data (or some of the data) submitted the previous time; and
(iv) provided by Network Operators in connection with Embedded Development (PC.4.4
refers).
(b) Where there is any change (or anticipated change) in Committed Project Planning Data or
a significant change in Connected Planning Data in the category of Forecast Data or any
change (or anticipated change) in Connected Planning Data in the categories of
Registered Data or Estimated Registered Data supplied to NGET under the PC,
notwithstanding that the change may subsequently be notified to NGET under the PC as
part of the routine annual update of data (or that the change may be a Modification under
the CUSC), the User shall, subject to PC.A.3.2.3 and PC.A.3.2.4, notify NGET in writing
without delay.
(c) The notification of the change will be in the form required under this 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;
(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.
(d) The routine annual update of data, referred to in (a)(iii) above, need not be submitted in
respect of Small Power Stations or Embedded installations of direct current converters
which do not form a DC Converter Station (except as provided in PC.3.2.(c)), or unless
specifically requested by NGET, or unless otherwise specifically provided.
PC.A.1.3 Submissions by NGET
Network Data release by NGET shall be:
(a) with respect to the current Financial Year;
(b) provided by NGET on a routine annual basis in calendar week 42 of each year. Where from
the date of one annual submission to another there is no change in the data (or in some of
the data) to be released, instead of repeating the data, NGET may release a written
statement that there has been no change from the data (or some of the data) released the
previous time.
The three parts of the Appendix
PC.A.1.4 The data requirements listed in this Appendix are subdivided into the following four parts:
(a) Standard Planning Data
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This data (as listed in Part 1 of the Appendix) is first to be provided by a User at the time of
an application for a CUSC Contract or in accordance with PC.4.4.3. It comprises data
which is expected normally to be sufficient for NGET to investigate the impact on the
National Electricity Transmission System of any User Development or Embedded
Development associated with an application by the User for a CUSC Contract. Users
should note that the term Standard Planning Data also includes the information referred to
in PC.4.4.1.(a) and PC.4.4.3.(a). In the case of OTSUA, this data is first to be provided by a
User in accordance with the time line in Appendix F.
(b) Detailed Planning Data
This data (as listed in Part 2 of the Appendix) includes both DPD I and DPD II and is to be
provided in accordance with PC.4.4.2 and PC.4.4.4. It comprises additional, more detailed,
data not normally expected to be required by NGET to investigate the impact on the
National Electricity Transmission System of any User Development associated with an
application by the User for a CUSC Contract or Embedded Development Agreement.
Users and Network Operators in respect of Embedded Developments should note that
the term Detailed Planning Data also includes Operation Diagrams and Site Common
Drawings produced in accordance with the CC.
The User may, however, be required by NGET to provide the Detailed Planning Data in
advance of the normal timescale before NGET can make an offer for a CUSC Contract, as
explained in PC.4.5.
(c) Network Data
The data requirements for NGET in this Appendix are in Part 3.
(d) Offshore Transmission System (OTSDUW) Data
Generators who are undertaking OTSDUW are required to submit data in accordance with
Appendix A as summarised in Schedule 18 of the Data Registration Code.
PC.A.2.2.5 For each transformer shown on the Single Line Diagram provided under PC.A.2.2.1, each User
(including those undertaking OTSDUW) shall provide the following details:
Rated MVA
In addition, if an equivalent Single Line Diagram has been provided the data items listed under
the following parts of PC.A.2.5.6(a) shall be provided:-
(xi), (xii), (xiii);
In addition, for a Power Park Module in which one or more of the Power Park Units utilise a
protective control such as a crowbar circuit:-
the data items listed under the following parts of PC.A.2.5.6(a) shall be provided:-
(xiv), (xv);
All of the above data items shall be provided in accordance with the detailed provisions of
PC.A.2.5.6(c), (d), (f).
Should actual data in respect of fault infeeds be unavailable at the time of the application for a
CUSC Contract or Embedded Development Agreement, a limited subset of the data,
representing the maximum fault infeed that may result from all of the plant types being
considered, shall be submitted. This data will, as a minimum, represent the root mean square of
the positive, negative and zero sequence components of the fault current for both single phase
and three phase solid faults at the Grid Entry Point (or User System Entry Point if Embedded)
at the time of fault application and 50ms following fault application. Actual data in respect of fault
infeeds shall be submitted to NGET as soon as it is available, in line with PC.A.1.2
PC.A.2.5.6 Data Items
PC.A.5 GENERATING UNIT, POWER PARK MODULE, DC CONVERTER AND OTSDUW PLANT AND
APPARATUS DATA
PC.A.5.1 Introduction
Directly Connected
PC.A.5.1.1 Each Generator (including those undertaking OTSDUW), with existing or proposed Power
Stations directly connected, or to be directly connected, to the National Electricity
Transmission System, shall provide NGET with data relating to that Plant and Apparatus, both
current and forecast, as specified in PC.A.5.2, PC.A.5.3, PC.A.5.4 and PC.A.5.7 as applicable.
Each DC Converter Station owner, with existing or proposed DC Converter Stations (including
Generators undertaking OTSDUW which includes an OTSDUW DC Converter) directly
connected, or to be directly connected, to the National Electricity Transmission System, shall
provide NGET with data relating to that Plant and Apparatus, both current and forecast, as
specified in PC.A.5.2 and PC.A.5.4.
Embedded
PC.A.5.1.2 Each Generator, in respect of its existing, or proposed, Embedded Large Power Stations and
its Embedded Medium Power Stations subject to a Bilateral Agreement and each Network
Operator in respect of Embedded Medium Power Stations not subject to a Bilateral
Agreement within its System shall provide NGET with data relating to each of those Large
Power Stations and Medium Power Stations, both current and forecast, as specified in
PC.A.5.2, PC.A.5.3, PC.A.5.4 and PC.A.5.7 as applicable. Each DC Converter Station owner, or
Network Operator in the case of an Embedded DC Converter Station not subject to a Bilateral
Agreement within its System with existing or proposed DC Converter Stations shall provide
NGET with data relating to each of those DC Converter Stations, both current and forecast, as
specified in PC.A.5.2 and PC.A.5.4. However, no data need be supplied in relation to those
Embedded Medium Power Stations or Embedded DC Converter Stations if they are
connected at a voltage level below the voltage level of the Subtransmission System except in
connection with an application for, or under a, CUSC Contract or unless specifically requested by
NGET under PC.A.5.1.4.
PC.A.5.1.3 Each Network Operator need not submit Planning Data in respect of Embedded Small Power
Stations unless required to do so under PC.A.1.2(b), PC.A.3.1.4 or unless specifically requested
under PC.A.5.1.4 below, in which case they will supply such data.
PC.A.5.1.4 PC.A.4.2.4(b) and PC.A.4.3.2(a) explained that the forecast Demand submitted by each Network
Operator must be net of the output of all Medium Power Stations and Small Power Stations
and Customer Generating Plant Embedded within that User's System. In such cases, the
Network Operator must provide NGET with the relevant information specified under PC.A.3.1.4 .
On receipt of this data further details may be required at NGET's discretion as follows:
(i) in the case of details required from the Network Operator for Embedded Medium Power
Stations not subject to a Bilateral Agreement and Embedded DC Converter Stations not
subject to a Bilateral Agreement and Embedded Small Power Stations and Embedded
DC Converters in each case within such Network Operator’s System and Customer
Generating Plant; and
(ii) in the case of details required from the Generator of Embedded Large Power Stations and
Embedded Medium Power Stations subject to a Bilateral Agreement; and
(iii) in the case of details required from the DC Converter Station owner of an Embedded DC
Converter or DC Converter Station subject to a Bilateral Agreement.
both current and forecast, as specified in PC.A.5.2 and PC.A.5.3. Such requirement would arise
when NGET reasonably considers that the collective effect of a number of such Embedded
Small Power Stations, Embedded Medium Power Stations, Embedded DC Converter
Stations, DC Converters and Customer Generating Plants may have a significant system
effect on the National Electricity Transmission System.
PC.A.5.1.5 DPD I and DPD II
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The Detailed Planning Data described in this Part 2 of the Appendix comprises both DPD I and
DPD II. The required data is listed and collated in the Data Registration Code. The Users need
to refer to the DRC to establish whether data referred to here is DPD I or DPD II.
PC.A.5.2 Demand
PC.A.5.2.1 For each Generating Unit which has an associated Unit Transformer, the value of the Demand
supplied through this Unit Transformer when the Generating Unit is at Rated MW output is to
be provided.
PC.A.5.2.2 Where the Power Station or DC Converter Station has associated Demand additional to the
unit-supplied Demand of PC.A.5.2.1 which is supplied from either the National Electricity
Transmission System or the Generator's User System the Generator, DC Converter Station
owner or the Network Operator (in the case of Embedded Medium Power Stations not subject
to a Bilateral Agreement within its System), as the case may be, shall supply forecasts for each
Power Station or DC Converter Station of:
(a) the maximum Demand that, in the User's opinion, could reasonably be imposed on the
National Electricity Transmission System or the Generator's User System as
appropriate;
(b) the Demand at the time of the peak National Electricity Transmission System Demand
(c) the Demand at the time of minimum National Electricity Transmission System Demand.
PC.A.5.2.3 No later than calendar week 17 each year NGET shall notify each Generator in respect of its
Large Power Stations and its Medium Power Stations and each DC Converter owner in
respect of its DC Converter Station subject to a Bilateral Agreement and each Network
Operator in respect of each Embedded Medium Power Station not subject to a Bilateral
Agreement and each Embedded DC Converter Station not subject to a Bilateral Agreement
within such Network Operator’s System in writing of the following, for the current Financial
Year and for each of the following seven Financial Years, which will be regarded as the relevant
specified days and times under PC.A.5.2.2:
(a) the date and time of the annual peak of the National Electricity Transmission System
Demand at Annual ACS Conditions;
(b) the date and time of the annual minimum of the National Electricity Transmission System
Demand at Average Conditions.
PC.A.5.2.4 At its discretion, NGET may also request further details of the Demand as specified in PC.A.4.6
PC.A.5.2.5 In the case of OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus the following data shall be supplied:
(a) The maximum Demand that could occur at the Interface Point and each Connection Point
(in MW and MVAr);
(b) Demand at specified time of annual peak half hour of National Electricity Transmission
System Demand at Annual ACS Conditions (in MW and MVAr); and
(c) Demand at specified time of annual minimum half-hour of National Electricity
Transmission System Demand (in MW and MVAr).
For the avoidance of doubt, Demand data associate(d with Generators undertaking OTSDUW
which utilise an OTSDUW DC Converter should supply data under PC.A.4.
PC.A.5.3 Synchronous Generating Unit and Associated Control System Data
PC.A.5.3.1 The data submitted below are not intended to constrain any Ancillary Services Agreement
PC.A.5.3.2 The following Synchronous Generating Unit and Power Station data should be supplied:
(a) Synchronous Generating Unit Parameters
Rated terminal volts (kV)
Maximum terminal voltage set point (kV)
Option 1
DC gain of Excitation Loop
Rated field voltage
Maximum field voltage
Minimum field voltage
Maximum rate of change of field voltage (rising)
Maximum rate of change of field voltage (falling)
Details of Excitation Loop described in block diagram form showing transfer functions
of individual elements.
Dynamic characteristics of Over-excitation Limiter.
Dynamic characteristics of Under-excitation Limiter
Option 2
Excitation System Nominal Response
Rated Field Voltage
No-Load Field Voltage
Excitation System On-Load Positive Ceiling Voltage
Excitation System No-Load Positive Ceiling Voltage
Excitation System No-Load Negative Ceiling Voltage
Details of Excitation System (including PSS if fitted) described in block diagram form
showing transfer functions of individual elements.
Details of Over-excitation Limiter described in block diagram form showing transfer
functions of individual elements.
Details of Under-excitation Limiter described in block diagram form showing transfer
functions of individual elements.
The block diagrams submitted after 1 January 2009 in respect of the Excitation
System (including the Over-excitation Limiter and the Under-excitation Limiter) for
Generating Units with a Completion date after 1 January 2009 or subject to a
Modification to the Excitation System after 1 January 2009, should have been
verified as far as reasonably practicable by simulation studies as representing the
expected behaviour of the system.
(d) Governor Parameters
Incremental Droop values (in %) are required for each Generating Unit at six MW loading
points (MLP1 to MLP6) as detailed in PC.A.5.5.1 (this data item needs only be provided for
Large Power Stations)
(ii) Governor Parameters (for Non-Reheat Steam Units and Gas Turbine Units)
Governor average gain
Speeder motor setting range
Time constant of steam or fuel governor valve
Governor valve opening limits
Governor valve rate limits
Time constant of turbine
Governor block diagram
The following data items need only be supplied for Large Power Stations:
(iii) Boiler & Steam Turbine Data
Boiler Time Constant (Stored Active Energy) s
HP turbine response ratio:
proportion of Primary Response arising from HP turbine %
HP turbine response ratio:
proportion of High Frequency Response arising from HP turbine %
Option 2
(i) Governor and associated prime mover Parameters - All Generating Units
Governor Block Diagram showing transfer function of individual elements including
acceleration sensitive elements.
Governor Time Constant (in seconds)
Speeder Motor Setting Range (%)
Average Gain (MW/Hz)
Governor Deadband (this data item need only be provided for Large Power
Stations)
(iv) Governor and associated prime mover Parameters - Hydro Generating Units
Guide Vane Actuator Time Constant (in seconds)
Guide Vane Opening Limits (%)
Guide Vane Opening Rate Limits (%/second)
Guide Vane Closing Rate Limits (%/second)
Water Time Constant (in seconds)
[End of Option 2]
Data items marked with a hash (#) should be applicable to a Genset which has been
Shutdown for 48 hours.
* Data items marked with an asterisk are already requested under partx1, PC.A.3.3.1, to
facilitate an early assessment by NGET as to whether detailed stability studies will be
required before an offer of terms for a CUSC Contract can be made. Such data items have
been repeated here merely for completeness and need not, of course, be resubmitted
unless their values, known or estimated, have changed.
The rotor power coefficient (Cp) versus tip speed ratio () curves for a range of blade
angles (where applicable) together with the corresponding values submitted in tabular
format. The tip speed ratio () is defined as R/U where is the angular velocity of
the rotor, R is the radius of the wind turbine rotor and U is the wind speed.
The electrical power output versus generator rotor speed for a range of wind speeds
over the entire operating range of the Power Park Unit, together with the
corresponding values submitted in tabular format.
The blade angle versus wind speed curve together with the corresponding values
submitted in tabular format.
The electrical power output versus wind speed over the entire operating range of the
Power Park Unit, together with the corresponding values submitted in tabular format.
Transfer function block diagram, including parameters and description of the operation
of the power electronic converter and fault ride through capability (where applicable).
For a Power Park Unit consisting of a synchronous machine in combination with a back to
back DC Converter, or for a Power Park Unit not driven by a wind turbine, the data to be
supplied shall be agreed with NGET in accordance with PC.A.7.
(c) Torque / speed and blade angle control systems and parameters
For the Power Park Unit, details of the torque / speed controller and blade angle controller
in the case of a wind turbine and power limitation functions (where applicable) described in
block diagram form showing transfer functions and parameters of individual elements.
(d) Voltage/Reactive Power/Power Factor control system parameters
For the Power Park Unit and Power Park Module details of voltage/Reactive
Power/Power Factor controller (and PSS if fitted) described in block diagram form showing
transfer functions and parameters of individual elements.
(e) Frequency control system parameters
For the Power Park Unit and Power Park Module details of the Frequency controller
described in block diagram form showing transfer functions and parameters of individual
elements.
(f) Protection
Details of settings for the following Protection relays (to include): Under Frequency, over
Frequency, under voltage, over voltage, rotor over current, stator over current, high wind
speed shut down level.
* Data items marked with an asterisk are already requested under part 1, PC.A.3.3.1, to
facilitate an early assessment by NGET as to whether detailed stability studies will be
required before an offer of terms for a CUSC Contract can be made. Such data items have
been repeated here merely for completeness and need not, of course, be resubmitted
unless their values, known or estimated, have changed.
PC.A.5.4.3 DC Converter
PC.A.5.4.3.1 For a DC Converter at a DC Converter Station or a Power Park Module connected to the Total
System by a DC Converter (or in the case of OTSUA which includes an OTSDUW DC
Converter) the following information for each DC Converter and DC Network should be
supplied:
(a) DC Converter parameters
* Rated MW per pole for transfer in each direction;
* DC Converter type (i.e. current or voltage source);
* Number of poles and pole arrangement;
* Rated DC voltage/pole (kV);
* Return path arrangement;
Note: Details in PC.A.5.4.3.1 are required for each DC Converter connected to the DC Network,
unless each is identical or where the data has already been submitted for an identical DC
Converter at another Connection Point.
Note: For a Power Park Module connected to the Grid Entry point or (User System Entry
Point if Embedded) by a DC Converter the equivalent inertia and fault infeed at the Power Park
Unit should be given.
DC Converter Control System Models
PC.A.5.4.3.2 The following data is required by NGET to represent DC Converters and associated DC
Networks (and including OTSUA which includes an OTSDUW DC Converter) in dynamic power
system simulations, in which the AC power system is typically represented by a positive
sequence equivalent. DC Converters are represented by simplified equations and are not
modelled to switching device level.
(i) Static VDC-IDC (DC voltage - DC current) characteristics, for both the rectifier and inverter
modes for a current source converter. Static VDC-PDC (DC voltage - DC power)
characteristics, for both the rectifier and inverter modes for a voltage source converter.
Transfer function block diagram including parameters representation of the control systems
of each DC Converter and of the DC Converter Station, for both the rectifier and inverter
modes. A suitable model would feature the DC Converter firing angle as the output variable.
(ii) Transfer function block diagram representation including parameters of the DC Converter
transformer tap changer control systems, including time delays
(iii) Transfer function block diagram representation including parameters of AC filter and
reactive compensation equipment control systems, including any time delays.
(iv) Transfer function block diagram representation including parameters of any Frequency
and/or load control systems.
(v) Transfer function block diagram representation including parameters of any small signal
modulation controls such as power oscillation damping controls or sub-synchronous
oscillation damping controls, that have not been submitted as part of the above control
system data.
* Data items marked with an asterisk are already requested under part 1, PC.A.3.3.1, to facilitate
an early assessment by NGET as to whether detailed stability studies will be required before an
offer of terms for a CUSC Contract can be made. Such data items have been repeated here
merely for completeness and need not, of course, be resubmitted unless their values, known or
estimated, have changed.
PC.A.5.5 Response Data For Frequency Changes
The information detailed below is required to describe the actual frequency response capability
profile as illustrated in Figure CC.A.3.1 of the Connection Conditions, and need only be
provided for each:
(i) Genset at Large Power Stations; and
(ii) Generating Unit, Power Park Module or CCGT Module at a Medium Power Station or DC
Converter Station that has agreed to provide Frequency response in accordance with a
CUSC Contract.
In the case of (ii) above for the rest of this PC.A.5.5 where reference is made to Gensets, it
shall include such Generating Units, CCGT Modules, Power Park Modules and DC
Converters as appropriate, but excludes OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus utilising
OTSDUW DC Converters.
In this PC.A.5.5, for a CCGT Module with more than one Generating Unit, the phrase Minimum
Generation applies to the entire CCGT Module operating with all Generating Units
Synchronised to the System. Similarly for a Power Park Module with more than one Power
Park Unit, the phrase Minimum Generation applies to the entire Power Park Module operating
with all Power Park Units Synchronised to the System.
PC.A.5.5.1 MW Loading Points At Which Data Is Required
Response values are required at six MW loading points (MLP1 to MLP6) for each Genset.
Primary and Secondary Response values need not be provided for MW loading points which
are below Minimum Generation. MLP1 to MLP6 must be provided to the nearest MW.
Prior to the Genset being first Synchronised, the MW loading points must take the following
values :
MLP1 Designed Minimum Operating Level
MLP2 Minimum Generation
MLP3 70% of Registered Capacity
MLP4 80% of Registered Capacity
MLP5 95% of Registered Capacity
MLP6 Registered Capacity
PC.A.5.6.2 Generators and DC Converter Station owners must also notify NGET of any significant factors
which may prevent the Mothballed Generating Unit, Mothballed Power Park Module or
Mothballed DC Converter at a DC Converter Station achieving the estimated values provided
under PC.A.5.6.1 above, excluding factors relating to Transmission Entry Capacity.
PC.A.5.6.3 Alternative Fuel Information
The following data items must be supplied with respect to each Generating Unit whose main fuel
is gas.
For each alternative fuel type (if facility installed):
(a) Alternative fuel type e.g. oil distillate, alternative gas supply
(b) For the changeover from main to alternative fuel:
- Time to carry out off-line and on-line fuel changeover (minutes).
- Maximum output following off-line and on-line changeover (MW).
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- Maximum output during on-line fuel changeover (MW).
- Maximum operating time at full load assuming typical and maximum possible stock
levels (hours).
- Maximum rate of replacement of depleted stocks (MWh electrical/day) on the basis of
Good Industry Practice.
- Is changeover to alternative fuel used in normal operating arrangements?
- Number of successful changeovers carried out in the last NGET Financial Year
(choice of 0, 1-5, 6-10, 11-20, >20).
(c) For the changeover back to main fuel:
- Time to carry out off-line and on-line fuel changeover (minutes).
- Maximum output during on-line fuel changeover (MW).
PC.A.5.6.4 Generators must also notify NGET of any significant factors and their effects which may prevent
the use of alternative fuels achieving the estimated values provided under PC.A.5.6.3 above (e.g.
emissions limits, distilled water stocks etc.)
PC.A.5.7 Black Start Related Information
Data identified under this section PC.A.5.7 must be submitted as required under PC.A.1.2. This
information may also be requested by NGET during a Black Start and should be provided by
Generators where reasonably possible. Generators in this section PC.A.5.7 means Generators
only in respect of their Large Power Stations.
The following data items/text must be supplied, from each Generator to NGET, with respect to
each BM Unit at a Large Power Station (excluding the Generating Units that are contracted to
provide Black Start Capability, Power Park Modules or Generating Units with an Intermittent
Power Source);
(a) Expected time for each BM Unit to be Synchronised following a Total Shutdown or Partial
Shutdown. The assessment should include the Power Station’s ability to re-synchronise
all BM Units, if all were running immediately prior to the Total Shutdown or Partial
Shutdown. Additionally this should highlight any specific issues (i.e. those that would
impact on the BM Unit’s time to be Synchronised) that may arise, as time progresses
without external supplies being restored.
(b) Block Loading Capability. This should be provided in either graphical or tabular format
showing the estimated block loading capability from 0MW to Registered Capacity. Any
particular ‘hold’ points should also be identified. The data of each BM Unit should be
provided for the condition of a ‘hot’ unit that was Synchronised just prior to the Total
Shutdown or Partial Shutdown and also for the condition of a ‘cold’ unit. The block loading
assessment should be done against a frequency variation of 49.5Hz – 50.5Hz.
PC.A.8 To allow a User to model the National Electricity Transmission System, NGET will provide,
upon request, the following Network Data to Users, calculated in accordance with Good
Industry Practice:
To allow a User to assess undertaking OTSDUW and except where provided for in Appendix F,
NGET will provide upon request the following Network Data to Users, calculated in accordance
with Good Industry Practice:
PC.A.8.1 Single Point of Connection
For a Single Point of Connection to a User's System (and OTSUA), as an equivalent 400kV or
275kV source and also in Scotland and Offshore as an equivalent 132kV source, the data (as at
the HV side of the Point of Connection (and in the case of OTSUA, each Interface Point and
Connection Point) reflecting data given to NGET by Users) will be given to a User as follows:
The data items listed under the following parts of PC.A.8.3:
(a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)
and the data items shall be provided in accordance with the detailed provisions of PC.A.8.3 (b) -
(e).
PC.A.8.2 Multiple Point of Connection
For a Multiple Point of Connection to a User's System equivalents suitable for use in loadflow
and fault level analysis shall be provided. These equivalents will normally be in the form of a π
model or extension with a source (or demand for a loadflow equivalent) at each node and a
linking impedance. The boundary nodes for the equivalent shall be either at the Connection
Point (and in the case of OTSDUW, each Interface Point and Connection Point) or (where
NGET agrees) at suitable nodes (the nodes to be agreed with the User) within the National
Electricity Transmission System. The data at the Connection Point (and in the case of
OTSDUW, each Interface Point and Connection Point) will be given to a User as follows:
The data items listed under the following parts of PC.A.8.3:-
(a) (i), (ii), (iv), (v), (vi), (vii), (viii), (ix), (x) and (xi)
and the data items shall be provided in accordance with the detailed provisions of PC.A.8.3 (b) -
(e).
When an equivalent of this form is not required NGET will not provide the data items listed under
the following parts of PC.A.8.3:-
(a) (vii), (viii), (ix), (x) and (xi)
PC.A.8.3 Data Items
(a) The following is a list of data utilised in this part of the PC. It also contains rules on the data
which generally apply.
(i) symmetrical three-phase short circuit current infeed at the instant of fault from the
National Electricity Transmission System, (I1");
(ii) symmetrical three-phase short circuit current from the National Electricity
Transmission System after the subtransient fault current contribution has substantially
decayed, (I1');
(iii) the zero sequence source resistance and reactance values at the Point of Connection
(and in case of OTSUA, each Interface Point and Connection Point), consistent with
the maximum infeed below;
(iv) the pre-fault voltage magnitude at which the maximum fault currents were calculated;
(v) the positive sequence X/R ratio at the instant of fault;
(vi) the negative sequence resistance and reactance values of the National Electricity
Transmission System seen from the (Point of Connection and in case of OTSUA,
each Interface Point and Connection Point), if substantially different from the values
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of positive sequence resistance and reactance which would be derived from the data
provided above;
(vii) 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)
equivalent and evaluated without the User network and load and where appropriate
without elements of the National Electricity Transmission System between the User
network and agreed boundary nodes (and in case of OTSUA, each Interface Point and
Connection Point);
(viii) the positive sequence resistance and reactance values of the two (or more) sources
and the linking impendence(s) derived from a fault study, considering the short circuit
current contributions after the subtransient fault current contribution has substantially
decayed, constituting the (π) equivalent and evaluated without the User network and
load, and where appropriate without elements of the National Electricity
Transmission System between the User network and agreed boundary nodes (and in
case of OTSUA, each Interface Point and Connection Point);
(ix) the corresponding zero sequence impedance values of the (π) equivalent produced for
use in fault level analysis;
(x) the Demand and voltage at the boundary nodes and the positive sequence resistance
and reactance values of the linking impedance(s) derived from a loadflow study
considering National Electricity Transmission System peak Demand constituting the
(π) loadflow equivalent; and,
(xi) where the agreed boundary nodes are not at a Connection Point (and in case of
OTSUA, Interface Point or Connection Point), the positive sequence and zero
sequence impedances of all elements of the National Electricity Transmission
System between the User network and agreed boundary nodes that are not included in
the equivalent (and in case of OTSUA, each Interface Point and Connection Point).
(b) To enable the model to be constructed, NGET will provide data based on the following
conditions.
(c) 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 subtransient 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.
(d) Since the equivalent will be produced for the 400kV or 275kV and also in Scotland and
Offshore132kV parts of the National Electricity Transmission System NGET will provide
the appropriate supergrid transformer data.
(e) The positive sequence X/R ratio and the zero sequence impedance value will correspond to
the NGET 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 Synchronised to the National Electricity
Transmission 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.
(f) A User may at any time, in writing, specifically request for an equivalent to be prepared for
an alternative System condition, for example where the User's System peak does not
correspond to the National Electricity Transmission System peak, and NGET will, insofar
as such request is reasonable, provide the information as soon as reasonably practicable
following the request.
Notes:
(1) The electrically equivalent Power Park Unit consists of a number of actual Power Park
Units of the same type ie. any equipment external to the Power Park Unit terminals is
considered as part of the Equivalent Network. Power Park Units of different types shall be
included in separate electrically equivalent Power Park Units. The total number of
equivalent Power Park Units shall represent all of the actual Power Park Units in the
Power Park Module.
(2) Separate electrically equivalent networks are required for each different type of electrically
equivalent Power Park Unit. The electrically equivalent network shall include all equipment
between the Power Park Unit terminals and the Common Collection Busbar.
(3) All Plant and Apparatus including the circuit breakers, transformers, lines, cables and
reactive compensation plant between the Common Collection Busbar and Substation A
shall be shown.
PC DATA
DATA DESCRIPTION UNITS
REFERENCE CATEGORY
PC.A.3.2.2 (f) (i) Performance Chart at Generating Unit stator terminals SPD
Option 1
Part of Option 2
PC.A.5.3.2 (d)
Option 2 (i) All Generating Units
Governor Deadband
Normal Hz DPD II
Minimum Hz DPD II
PC.A.3.2.2 (f) (ii) Performance Chart of a Power Park Modules at the SPD
connection point
MW Export
MW Import
* Note:- Items 2, 3 and 4 above shall only apply at the Interface Point.
CONTENTS
(This contents page does not form part of the Grid Code)
CC.2 OBJECTIVE
CC.2.1 The objective of the CC is to ensure that by specifying minimum technical, design and
operational criteria the basic rules for connection to the National Electricity Transmission
System and (for certain Users) to a User's System are similar for all Users of an equivalent
category and will enable NGET to comply with its statutory and Transmission Licence
obligations.
CC.2.2 In the case of any OTSDUW the objective of the CC is to ensure that by specifying the
minimum technical, design and operational criteria the basic rules relating to an Offshore
Transmission System designed and constructed by an Offshore Transmission Licensee
and designed and/or constructed by a User under the OTSDUW Arrangements are
equivalent.
CC.2.3 Provisions of the CC which apply in relation to OTSDUW and OTSUA, and/or a
Transmission Interface Site, shall (in any particular case) apply up to the OTSUA Transfer
Time, whereupon such provisions shall (without prejudice to any prior non-compliance)
cease to apply, without prejudice to the continuing application of provisions of the CC
applying in relation to the relevant Offshore Transmission System and/or Connection
Site. It is the case therefore that in cases where the OTSUA become operational prior to the
OTSUA Transfer Time that a Generator is required to comply with this CC both as it
applies to its Plant and Apparatus at a Connection Site\Connection Point and the
OTSUA at the Transmission Interface Site/Transmission Interface Point until the
OTSUA Transfer Time and this CC shall be construed accordingly.
CC.2.4 In relation to OTSDUW, provisions otherwise to be contained in a Bilateral Agreement may
be contained in the Construction Agreement, and accordingly a reference in the CC to a
relevant Bilateral Agreement includes the relevant Construction Agreement.
CC.3 SCOPE
CC.3.1 The CC applies to NGET and to Users, which in the CC means:
(a) Generators (other than those which only have Embedded Small Power Stations),
including those undertaking OTSDUW;
(b) Network Operators;
(c) Non-Embedded Customers;
(d) DC Converter Station owners; and
(e) BM Participants and Externally Interconnected System Operators in respect of
CC.6.5 only.
CC.3.3 Embedded Medium Power Stations not subject to a Bilateral Agreement and Embedded
DC Converter Stations not subject to a Bilateral Agreement Provisions.
The following provisions apply in respect of Embedded Medium Power Stations not
subject to a Bilateral Agreement and Embedded DC Converter Stations not subject to a
Bilateral Agreement.
CC.3.3.1 The obligations within the CC that are expressed to be applicable to Generators in respect
of Embedded Medium Power Stations not subject to a Bilateral Agreement and DC
Converter Station Owners in respect of Embedded DC Converter Stations not subject to
a Bilateral Agreement (where the obligations are in each case listed in CC.3.3.2) shall be
read and construed as obligations that the Network Operator within whose System any
such Medium Power Station or DC Converter Station is Embedded must ensure are
performed and discharged by the Generator or the DC Converter Station owner.
Embedded Medium Power Stations not subject to a Bilateral Agreement and Embedded
DC Converter Stations not subject to a Bilateral Agreement which are located Offshore
and which are connected to an Onshore User System will be required to meet the
applicable requirements of the Grid Code as though they are an Onshore Generator or
Onshore DC Converter Station Owner connected to an Onshore User System Entry
Point.
CC.3.3.2 The Network Operator within whose System a Medium Power Station not subject to a
Bilateral Agreement is Embedded or a DC Converter Station not subject to a Bilateral
Agreement is Embedded must ensure that the following obligations in the CC are
performed and discharged by the Generator in respect of each such Embedded Medium
Power Station or the DC Converter Station owner in the case of an Embedded DC
Converter Station:
CC.5.1
CC.5.2.2
CC.5.3
CC.6.1.3
CC.6.1.5 (b)
CC.6.3.2, CC.6.3.3, CC.6.3.4, CC.6.3.6, CC.6.3.7, CC.6.3.8, CC.6.3.9, CC.6.3.10,
CC.6.3.12, CC.6.3.13, CC.6.3.15, CC.6.3.16
CC.6.4.4
CC.6.5.6 (where required by CC.6.4.4)
that would otherwise have been specified in a Bilateral Agreement will be notified to the
relevant Network Operator in writing in accordance with the provisions of the CUSC and the
Network Operator must ensure such requirements are performed and discharged by the
Generator or the DC Converter Station owner.
CC.3.4 In the case of Offshore Embedded Power Stations connected to an Offshore User’s
System which directly connects to an Offshore Transmission System, any additional
requirements in respect of such Offshore Embedded Power Stations may be specified in
the relevant Bilateral Agreement with the Network Operator or in any Bilateral
Agreement between NGET and such Offshore Embedded Power Station.
CC.3.5 In the case of a Generator undertaking OTSDUW connecting to an Onshore Network
Operator’s System, any additional requirements in respect of such OTSDUW Plant and
Apparatus will be specified in the relevant Bilateral Agreement with the Generator. For the
avoidance of doubt, requirements applicable to Generators undertaking OTSDUW and
connecting to a Network Operator’s User System, shall be consistent with those applicable
requirements of Generators undertaking OTSDUW and connecting to a Transmission
Interface Point.
CC.4 PROCEDURE
CC.4.1 The CUSC contains certain provisions relating to the procedure for connection to the
National Electricity Transmission System or, in the case of Embedded Power Stations
or Embedded DC Converter Stations, becoming operational and includes provisions
relating to certain conditions to be complied with by Users prior to and during the course of
NGET notifying the User that it has the right to become operational. The procedure for a
User to become connected is set out in the Compliance Processes.
CC.5 CONNECTION
CC.5.1 The provisions relating to connecting to the National Electricity Transmission System (or
to a User's System in the case of a connection of an Embedded Large Power Station or
Embedded Medium Power Station or Embedded DC Converter Station) are contained in:
(a) the CUSC and/or CUSC Contract (or in the relevant application form or offer for a
CUSC Contract);
(b) or, in the case of an Embedded Development, the relevant Distribution Code and/or
the Embedded Development Agreement for the connection (or in the relevant
application form or offer for an Embedded Development Agreement),
and include provisions relating to both the submission of information and reports relating to
compliance with the relevant Connection Conditions for that User, Safety Rules,
commissioning programmes, Operation Diagrams and approval to connect (and their
equivalents in the case of Embedded Medium Power Stations not subject to a Bilateral
Agreement or Embedded DC Converter Stations not subject to a Bilateral Agreement).
References in the CC to the "Bilateral Agreement” and/or “Construction Agreement"
and/or “Embedded Development Agreement” shall be deemed to include references to the
application form or offer therefor.
CC.5.2 Items For Submission
CC.5.2.1 Prior to the Completion Date (or, where the Generator is undertaking OTSDUW, any later
date specified) under the Bilateral Agreement and/or Construction Agreement, the
following is submitted pursuant to the terms of the Bilateral Agreement and/or
Construction Agreement:
For the avoidance of doubt, disconnection, by frequency or speed based relays is not
permitted within the frequency range 47.5Hz to 51.5Hz, unless agreed with NGET in
accordance with CC.6.3.12.
Grid Voltage Variations
CC.6.1.4 Subject as provided below, the voltage on the 400kV part of the National Electricity
Transmission System at each Connection Site with a User (and in the case of OTSDUW
Plant and Apparatus, a Transmission Interface Point) will normally remain within 5% of
the nominal value unless abnormal conditions prevail. The minimum voltage is -10% and the
maximum voltage is +10% unless abnormal conditions prevail, but voltages between +5%
and +10% will not last longer than 15 minutes unless abnormal conditions prevail. Voltages
on the 275kV and 132kV parts of the National Electricity Transmission System at each
Connection Site with a User (and in the case of OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus, a
Transmission Interface Point) will normally remain within the limits 10% of the nominal
value unless abnormal conditions prevail. At nominal System voltages below 132kV the
voltage of the National Electricity Transmission System at each Connection Site with a
User (and in the case of OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus, a Transmission Interface Point)
will normally remain within the limits 6% of the nominal value unless abnormal conditions
prevail. Under fault conditions, voltage may collapse transiently to zero at the point of fault
until the fault is cleared. The normal operating ranges of the National Electricity
Transmission System are summarised below:
NGET and a User may agree greater or lesser variations in voltage to those set out above in
relation to a particular Connection Site, and insofar as a greater or lesser variation is
agreed, the relevant figure set out above shall, in relation to that User at the particular
Connection Site, be replaced by the figure agreed.
(i) Vsteadystate
%Vsteadystate = │100 x │
V0
and
Vmax
%Vmax =100 x ;
V0
(iii) Vsteadystate is the system voltage reached when the rate of change of system
voltage over time is less than or equal to 0.5% over 1 second and Vsteadystate is
the absolute value of the difference between Vsteadystate and V0;
(iv) Vmax is the absolute value of the maximum change in the system voltage relative
to the initial steady state system voltage of V0;
(v) All voltages are the root mean square of the voltage measured over one cycle
refreshed every half a cycle as per IEC 61000-4-30;
(vi) The voltage changes specified are the absolute maximum allowed, applied to
phase to ground or phase to phase voltages whichever is the highest change;
(vii) Voltage changes in category 3 do not exceed the limits depicted in the time
dependant characteristic shown in Figure CC.6.1.7;
(viii) Voltage changes in category 3 only occur infrequently, typically not planned more
than once per year on average over the lifetime of a connection, and in
circumstances notified to NGET, such as for example commissioning in
accordance with a commissioning programme, implementation of a planned
outage notified in accordance with OC2 or an Operation or Event notified in
accordance with OC7; and
st
(ix) For connections with a Completion Date after 1 September 2015 and where
voltage changes would constitute a risk to the National Electricity
Transmission System or, in NGET’s view, the System of any User, Bilateral
Agreements may include provision for NGET to reasonably limit the number of
voltage changes in category 2 or 3 to a lower number than specified in Table
CC.6.1.7 to ensure that the total number of voltage changes at the Point of
Common Coupling across multiple Users remains within the limits of Table
CC.6.1.7.
Maximum number of
Category %Vmax & %Vsteadystate
Occurrences
│%Vmax │≤ 1% &
1 No Limit
│%Vsteadystate│ ≤ 1%
3600
0.304
√2.5 ×%∆Vmax 1% < │%Vmax│ ≤ 3% &
2
│%Vsteadystate │≤ 3%
occurrences per hour with
events evenly distributed
For decreases in voltage:
1
%Vmax ≤ 12% &
%Vsteadystate ≤ 3%
No more than 4 per day for
3 Commissioning, Maintenance For increases in voltage:
and Fault Restoration
2
%Vmax ≤ 5% &
%Vsteadystate ≤ 3%
Voltage
Non-compliant zone
V0+5%
V0+3%
V0
V03%
Compliant zone Vsteadystate is reached when
V010% dv/dt 0.5% over 1s
V012%
Non-compliant zone
Figure CC.6.1.7 -
Time and magnitude limits for a category 3 Rapid Voltage Change
(b) For voltages above 132kV, Flicker Severity (Short Term) of 0.8 Unit and a Flicker
Severity (Long Term) of 0.6 Unit, for voltages 132kV and below, Flicker Severity
(Short Term) of 1.0 Unit and a Flicker Severity (Long Term) of 0.8 Unit, as set out in
Engineering Recommendation P28 as current at the Transfer Date.
CC.6.1.8 Voltage fluctuations at a Point of Common Coupling with a fluctuating Load directly
connected to an Offshore Transmission System (or in the case of OTSDUW, OTSDUW
Plant and Apparatus) shall not exceed the limits set out in the Bilateral Agreement.
Sub-Synchronous Resonance and Sub-Synchronous Torsional Interaction
CC.6.1.9 NGET shall ensure that Users' Plant and Apparatus will not be subject to unacceptable
Sub-Synchronous Oscillation conditions as specified in the relevant Licence Standards.
CC.6.1.10 NGET shall ensure where necessary, and in consultation with Transmission Licensees
where required, that any relevant site specific conditions applicable at a User's Connection
Site, including a description of the Sub-Synchronous Oscillation conditions considered in the
application of the relevant License Standards, are set out in the User's Bilateral
Agreement.
Figure 1
Point A is equivalent 0.95 leading Power Factor at Rated MW output or Interface Point
(in MVAr) to Capacity in the case of OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus
Point B is equivalent 0.95 lagging Power Factor at Rated MW output or Interface Point
(in MVAr) to: Capacity in the case of OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus
Point C is equivalent -5% of Rated MW output or Interface Point Capacity in the case
(in MVAr) to: of OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus
Point E is equivalent -12% of Rated MW output or Interface Point Capacity in the case
(in MVAr) to: of OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus
(d) All Onshore Non-Synchronous Generating Units and Onshore Power Park
Modules in Scotland with a Completion Date after 1 April 2005 and before 1 January
2006 must be capable of supplying Rated MW at the range of power factors either:
(i) from 0.95 lead to 0.95 lag as illustrated in Figure 1 at the User System Entry
Point for Embedded Generators or at the HV side of the 33/132kV or 33/275kV or
33/400kV transformer for Generators directly connected to the Onshore
Transmission System. With all Plant in service, the Reactive Power limits
defined at Rated MW will apply at all Active Power output levels above 20% of the
Rated MW output as defined in Figure 1. These Reactive Power limits will be
reduced pro rata to the amount of Plant in service, or
(ii) from 0.95 lead to 0.90 lag at the Onshore Non-Synchronous Generating Unit
(including Power Park Unit) terminals. For the avoidance of doubt Generators
complying with this option (ii) are not required to comply with CC.6.3.2(b).
(e) The short circuit ratio of Offshore Synchronous Generating Units at a Large Power
Station shall be not less than 0.5. At a Large Power Station all Offshore Synchronous
Generating Units, Offshore Non-Synchronous Generating Units, Offshore DC
Converters and Offshore Power Park Modules must be capable of maintaining:
(i) zero transfer of Reactive Power at the Offshore Grid Entry Point for all
Generators with an Offshore Grid Entry Point at the LV Side of the Offshore
Platform at all Active Power output levels under steady state voltage conditions.
The steady state tolerance on Reactive Power transfer to and from an Offshore
Transmission System expressed in MVAr shall be no greater than 5% of the
Rated MW, or
(ii) a transfer of Reactive Power at the Offshore Grid Entry Point at a value
specified in the Bilateral Agreement that will be equivalent to zero at the LV Side
of the Offshore Platform. In addition, the steady state tolerance on Reactive
Power transfer to and from an Offshore Transmission System expressed in
MVAr at the LV Side of the Offshore Platform shall be no greater than 5% of the
Rated MW, or
(iii) the Reactive Power capability (within associated steady state tolerance) specified
in the Bilateral Agreement if any alternative has been agreed with the Generator,
Offshore Transmission Licensee and NGET.
(f) In addition, a Genset shall meet the operational requirements as specified in BC2.A.2.6.
CC.6.3.3 Each Generating Unit, DC Converter (including an OTSDUW DC Converter), Power Park
Module and/or CCGT Module must be capable of:
(a) continuously maintaining constant Active Power output for System Frequency
changes within the range 50.5 to 49.5 Hz; and
Figure 2
(c) For the avoidance of doubt in the case of a Generating Unit or Power Park Module (or
OTSDUW DC Converters at the Interface Point) using an Intermittent Power Source
where the mechanical power input will not be constant over time, the requirement is that
the Active Power output shall be independent of System Frequency under (a) above
and should not drop with System Frequency by greater than the amount specified in
(b) above.
(d) A DC Converter Station must be capable of maintaining its Active Power input (i.e.
when operating in a mode analogous to Demand) from the National Electricity
Transmission System (or User System in the case of an Embedded DC Converter
Station) at a level not greater than the figure determined by the linear relationship
shown in Figure 3 for System Frequency changes within the range 49.5 to 47 Hz, such
that if the System Frequency drops to 47.8 Hz the Active Power input decreases by
more than 60%.
100% of Active
Power Input
40% of Active
Power Input
Figure 3
(e) At a Large Power Station, in the case of an Offshore Generating Unit, Offshore
Power Park Module, Offshore DC Converter and OTSDUW DC Converter, the
Generator shall comply with the requirements of CC.6.3.3. Generators should be
aware that Section K of the STC places requirements on Offshore Transmission
Licensees which utilise a Transmission DC Converter as part of their Offshore
Transmission System to make appropriate provisions to enable Generators to fulfil
their obligations.
(f) In the case of an OTSDUW DC Converter the OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus shall
provide a continuous signal indicating the real time frequency measured at the
Interface Point to the Offshore Grid Entry Point.
CC.6.3.4 At the Grid Entry Point, the Active Power output under steady state conditions of any
Generating Unit, DC Converter or Power Park Module directly connected to the National
Electricity Transmission System or in the case of OTSDUW, the Active Power transfer at
the Interface Point, under steady state conditions of any OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus
should not be affected by voltage changes in the normal operating range specified in
paragraph CC.6.1.4 by more than the change in Active Power losses at reduced or
increased voltage. In addition:
(a) For any Onshore Generating Unit, Onshore DC Converter and Onshore Power
Park Module or OTSDUW the Reactive Power output under steady state conditions
should be fully available within the voltage range 5% at 400kV, 275kV and 132kV and
lower voltages, except for an Onshore Power Park Module or Onshore Non-
Synchronous Generating Unit if Embedded at 33kV and below (or directly connected
to the Onshore Transmission System at 33kV and below) where the requirement
shown in Figure 4 applies.
(b) At a Large Power Station, in the case of an Offshore Generating Unit, Offshore DC
Converter and Offshore Power Park Module where an alternative reactive capability
has been agreed with the Generator, as specified in CC.6.3.2(e) (iii), the voltage /
Reactive Power requirement shall be specified in the Bilateral Agreement. The
Reactive Power output under steady state conditions shall be fully available within the
voltage range 5% at 400kV, 275kV and 132kV and lower voltages.
105%
100%
95%
Power Factor 0.95 Lead at Rated 1.0 Power Factor 0.95 lag at Rated MW
MW output or Onshore Grid output or Onshore Grid Entry Point
Entry Point equivalent Power equivalent Power Factor if connected
Factor if connected to the to the Onshore Transmission
Onshore Transmission System System in Scotland or optionally in
in Scotland Scotland for Plant with a Completion
Date before 1 January 2006 Power
Factor 0.9 lag at an Onshore Non-
synchronous Generating Unit or
Onshore Power Park Unit Terminals
Figure 4
CC.6.3.5 It is an essential requirement that the National Electricity Transmission System must
incorporate a Black Start Capability. This will be achieved by agreeing a Black Start
Capability at a number of strategically located Power Stations. For each Power Station
NGET will state in the Bilateral Agreement whether or not a Black Start Capability is
required.
Control Arrangements
CC.6.3.6 (a) Each:
(i) Offshore Generating Unit in a Large Power Station or Onshore Generating
Unit; or,
(ii) Onshore DC Converter with a Completion Date on or after 1 April 2005 or
Offshore DC Converter at a Large Power Station; or,
(iii) Onshore Power Park Module in England and Wales with a Completion Date on
or after 1 January 2006; or,
(iv) Onshore Power Park Module in operation in Scotland on or after 1 January 2006
(with a Completion Date after 1 July 2004 and in a Power Station with a
Registered Capacity of 50MW or more); or,
(v) Offshore Power Park Module in a Large Power Station with a Registered
Capacity of 50MW or more;
must be capable of contributing to Frequency control by continuous modulation of
Active Power supplied to the National Electricity Transmission System or the User
System in which it is Embedded. For the avoidance of doubt each OTSDUW DC
Converter shall provide each User in respect of its Offshore Power Stations
connected to and/or using an Offshore Transmission System a continuous signal
indicating the real time Frequency measured at the Transmission Interface Point.
(b) Each:
(i) Onshore Generating Unit; or,
(ii) Onshore DC Converter (with a Completion Date on or after 1 April 2005
excluding current source technologies); or
(iii) Onshore Power Park Module in England and Wales with a Completion Date on
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or after 1 January 2006; or,
(iv) Onshore Power Park Module in Scotland irrespective of Completion Date; or,
(v) Offshore Generating Unit at a Large Power Station, Offshore DC Converter at
a Large Power Station or Offshore Power Park Module at a Large Power
Station which provides a reactive range beyond the minimum requirements
specified in CC.6.3.2(e) (iii); or,
(vi) OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus at a Transmission Interface Point
must be capable of contributing to voltage control by continuous changes to the
Reactive Power supplied to the National Electricity Transmission System or the
User System in which it is Embedded.
CC.6.3.7 (a) Each Generating Unit, DC Converter or Power Park Module (excluding Onshore
Power Park Modules in Scotland with a Completion Date before 1 July 2004 or
Onshore Power Park Modules in a Power Station in Scotland with a Registered
Capacity less than 50MW or Offshore Power Park Modules in a Large Power
Station located Offshore with a Registered Capacity less than 50MW) must be fitted
with a fast acting proportional Frequency control device (or turbine speed governor)
and unit load controller or equivalent control device to provide Frequency response
under normal operational conditions in accordance with Balancing Code 3 (BC3). In
the case of a Power Park Module the Frequency or speed control device(s) may be on
the Power Park Module or on each individual Power Park Unit or be a combination of
both. The Frequency control device(s) (or speed governor(s)) must be designed and
operated to the appropriate:
(i) European Specification; or
(ii) in the absence of a relevant European Specification, such other standard which
is in common use within the European Community (which may include a
manufacturer specification);
as at the time when the installation of which it forms part was designed or (in the case of
modification or alteration to the Frequency control device (or turbine speed governor))
when the modification or alteration was designed.
The European Specification or other standard utilised in accordance with sub-
paragraph CC.6.3.7 (a) (ii) will be notified to NGET by the Generator or DC Converter
Station owner or, in the case of an Embedded Medium Power Station not subject to a
Bilateral Agreement or Embedded DC Converter Station not subject to a Bilateral
Agreement, the relevant Network Operator:
(i) as part of the application for a Bilateral Agreement; or
(ii) as part of the application for a varied Bilateral Agreement; or
(iii) in the case of an Embedded Development, within 28 days of entry into the
Embedded Development Agreement (or such later time as agreed with NGET);
or
(iv) as soon as possible prior to any modification or alteration to the Frequency control
device (or governor); and
(b) The Frequency control device (or speed governor) in co-ordination with other control
devices must control the Generating Unit, DC Converter or Power Park Module
Active Power Output with stability over the entire operating range of the Generating
Unit, DC Converter or Power Park Module; and
(c) The Frequency control device (or speed governor) must meet the following minimum
requirements:
(i) Where a Generating Unit, DC Converter or Power Park Module becomes
isolated from the rest of the Total System but is still supplying Customers, the
(vi) In particular, 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 or voltage control
system they will be disabled unless the Bilateral Agreement records otherwise.
Operation of such control facilities will be in accordance with the provisions
contained in BC2.
(b) Excitation and voltage control performance requirements applicable to Offshore
Generating Units at a Large Power Station, Offshore Power Park Modules at a
Large Power Station and Offshore DC Converters at a Large Power Station.
A continuously acting automatic control system is required to provide either:
(i) control of Reactive Power (as specified in CC.6.3.2(e) (i) (ii)) at the Offshore Grid
Entry Point without instability over the entire operating range of the Offshore
Generating Unit, Offshore DC Converter or Offshore Power Park Module. The
performance requirements for this automatic control system will be specified in the
Bilateral Agreement or;
(ii) where an alternative reactive capability has been specified in the Bilateral
Agreement, in accordance with CC.6.3.2 (e) (iii), the Offshore Generating Unit,
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Offshore Power Park Module or Offshore DC Converter will be required to
control voltage and / or Reactive Power without instability over the entire operating
range of the Offshore Generating Unit, Offshore Power Park Module or
Offshore DC Converter. The performance requirements of the control system will
be specified in the Bilateral Agreement.
In addition to CC.6.3.8(b) (i) and (ii) the requirements for excitation control facilities,
including Power System Stabilisers, where in NGET’s view these are necessary for
system reasons, will be specified in the Bilateral Agreement. Reference is made to on-
load commissioning witnessed by NGET in BC2.11.2.
Steady state Load Inaccuracies
CC.6.3.9 The standard deviation of Load error at steady state Load over a 30 minute period must not
exceed 2.5 per cent of a Genset’s Registered Capacity. Where a Genset is instructed to
Frequency sensitive operation, allowance will be made in determining whether there has
been an error according to the governor droop characteristic registered under the PC.
For the avoidance of doubt in the case of a Power Park Module allowance will be made for
the full variation of mechanical power output.
Negative Phase Sequence Loadings
CC.6.3.10 In addition to meeting the conditions specified in CC.6.1.5(b), each Synchronous
Generating Unit will be required to withstand, without tripping, the negative phase sequence
loading incurred by clearance of a close-up phase-to-phase fault, by System Back-Up
Protection on the National Electricity Transmission System or User System located
Onshore in which it is Embedded.
Neutral Earthing
CC.6.3.11 At nominal System voltages of 132kV and above the higher voltage windings of a
transformer of a Generating Unit, DC Converter, Power Park Module or transformer
resulting from OTSDUW 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 CC.6.2.1.1 (b) will be met on the National
Electricity Transmission System at nominal System voltages of 132kV and above.
Frequency Sensitive Relays
CC.6.3.12 As stated in CC.6.1.3, the System Frequency could rise to 52Hz or fall to 47Hz. Each
Generating Unit, DC Converter, OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus, Power Park Module or
any constituent element must continue to operate within this Frequency range for at least
the periods of time given in CC.6.1.3 unless NGET has agreed to any Frequency-level
relays and/or rate-of-change-of-Frequency relays which will trip such Generating Unit, DC
Converter, OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus, Power Park Module and any constituent
element within this Frequency range, under the Bilateral Agreement.
CC.6.3.13 Generators (including in respect of OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus) and DC Converter
Station owners will be responsible for protecting all their Generating Units (and OTSDUW
Plant and Apparatus), DC Converters or Power Park Modules against damage should
Frequency excursions outside the range 52Hz to 47Hz ever occur. Should such excursions
occur, it is up to the Generator or DC Converter Station owner to decide whether to
disconnect his Apparatus for reasons of safety of Apparatus, Plant and/or personnel.
CC.6.3.14 It may be agreed in the Bilateral Agreement that a Genset shall have a Fast-Start
Capability. Such Gensets 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 OC2.
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Figure 5b
(ii) provide Active Power output at the Grid Entry Point or in the case of an
OTSDUW, Active Power transfer capability at the Transmission Interface Point,
during Supergrid Voltage dips on the Onshore Transmission System as
described in Figure 5b, at least in proportion to the retained balanced voltage at the
Onshore Grid Entry Point (for Onshore Power Park Modules) or Interface
Point (for OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus and Offshore Power Park Modules)
(or the retained balanced voltage at the User System Entry Point if Embedded)
except in the case of a Non-Synchronous Generating Unit or OTSDUW Plant
and Apparatus or Power Park Module where there has been a reduction in the
Intermittent Power Source or in the case of OTSDUW Active Power transfer
capability in the time range in Figure 5b that restricts the Active Power output or in
the case of an OTSDUW Active Power transfer capability below this level and
shall generate maximum reactive current (where the voltage at the Grid Entry
Point, or in the case of an OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus, the Interface Point
voltage, is outside the limits specified in CC.6.1.4) without exceeding the transient
rating limits of the OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus or Power Park Module and
any constituent Power Park Unit; and,
(iii) restore Active Power output (or, in the case of OTSDUW, Active Power transfer
capability), following Supergrid Voltage dips on the Onshore Transmission
System as described in Figure 5b, within 1 second of restoration of the voltage at
the:
Onshore Grid Entry Point for directly connected Onshore Power Park
Modules or,
100%
94%
60%
15%
Figure 6
V/VN is the ratio of the actual voltage on one or more phases at the LV Side of the
Offshore Platform to the nominal voltage of the LV Side of the Offshore
Platform.
(ii) Each Offshore Generating Unit, or Offshore Power Park Module and any
constituent Power Park Unit thereof shall provide Active Power output, during
voltage dips on the LV Side of the Offshore Platform as described in Figure 6, at
least in proportion to the retained voltage at the LV Side of the Offshore Platform
except in the case of an Offshore Non-Synchronous Generating Unit or
Offshore Power Park Module where there has been a reduction in the
Intermittent Power Source in the time range in Figure 6 that restricts the Active
Power output below this level and shall generate maximum reactive current
without exceeding the transient rating limits of the Offshore Generating Unit or
Offshore Power Park Module and any constituent Power Park Unit or, in the
case of Plant and Apparatus installed on or after 1 December 2017, reactive
compensation equipment. Once the Active Power output has been restored to the
required level, Active Power oscillations shall be acceptable provided that:
- the total Active Energy delivered during the period of the oscillations is at
least that which would have been delivered if the Active Power was constant
- the oscillations are adequately damped
and;
(iii) Each Offshore DC Converter shall be designed to meet the Active Power
recovery characteristics as specified in the Bilateral Agreement upon restoration
of the voltage at the LV Side of the Offshore Platform.
(ii) provide Active Power output, during voltage dips on the LV Side of the Offshore
Platform as described in Figure 7a, at least in proportion to the retained balanced
or unbalanced voltage at the LV Side of the Offshore Platform and shall
generate maximum reactive current (where the voltage at the Offshore Grid Entry
Point is outside the limits specified in CC.6.1.4) without exceeding the transient
rating limits of the Offshore Synchronous Generating Unit and,
(iii) within 1 second of restoration of the voltage to 1.0p.u of the nominal voltage at the
LV Side of the Offshore Platform, restore Active Power to at least 90% of the
Offshore Synchronous Generating Unit's immediate pre-disturbed value, unless
there has been a reduction in the Intermittent Power Source in the time range in
Figure 7a that restricts the Active Power output below this level. Once the Active
Power output has been restored to the required level, Active Power oscillations
shall be acceptable provided that:
- the total Active Energy delivered during the period of the oscillations is at
least that which would have been delivered if the Active Power was constant
- the oscillations are adequately damped
(2b) Requirements applicable to Offshore Power Park Modules to withstand voltage dips
on the LV Side of the Offshore Platform greater than 140ms in duration.
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Figure 7b
(ii) provide Active Power output, during voltage dips on the LV Side of the Offshore
Platform as described in Figure 7b, at least in proportion to the retained balanced
or unbalanced voltage at the LV Side of the Offshore Platform except in the case
of an Offshore Non-Synchronous Generating Unit or Offshore Power Park
Module where there has been a reduction in the Intermittent Power Source in
the time range in Figure 7b that restricts the Active Power output below this level
and shall generate maximum reactive current (where the voltage at the Offshore
Grid Entry Point is outside the limits specified in CC.6.1.4) without exceeding the
transient rating limits of the Offshore Power Park Module and any constituent
Power Park Unit or reactive compensation equipment. For Plant and Apparatus
installed on or after 1 December 2017, switched reactive compensation equipment
(such as mechanically switched capacitors and reactors) shall be controlled such
that it is not switched in or out of service during the fault but may act to assist in
post fault voltage recovery; and,
(iii) within 1 second of the restoration of the voltage at the LV Side of the Offshore
Platform (to the minimum levels specified in CC.6.1.4) restore Active Power to at
least 90% of the Offshore Power Park Module's immediate pre-disturbed value,
unless there has been a reduction in the Intermittent Power Source in the time
range in Figure 7b that restricts the Active Power output below this level. Once the
Active Power output has been restored to the required level, Active Power
oscillations shall be acceptable provided that:
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- the total Active Energy delivered during the period of the oscillations is at
least that which would have been delivered if the Active Power was constant
- the oscillations are adequately damped
CC.6.3.15.3 Other Requirements
(i) In the case of a Power Park Module (comprising of wind-turbine generator units), the
requirements in CC.6.3.15.1 and CC.6.3.15.2 do not apply when the Power Park
Module is operating at less than 5% of its Rated MW or during very high wind speed
conditions when more than 50% of the wind turbine generator units in a Power Park
Module have been shut down or disconnected under an emergency shutdown
sequence to protect User’s Plant and Apparatus.
(ii) In addition to meeting the conditions specified in CC.6.1.5(b) and CC.6.1.6, each Non-
Synchronous Generating Unit, OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus or Power Park
Module with a Completion Date after 1 April 2005 and any constituent Power Park
Unit thereof will be required to withstand, without tripping, the negative phase sequence
loading incurred by clearance of a close-up phase-to-phase fault, by System Back-Up
Protection on the Onshore Transmission System operating at Supergrid Voltage.
(iii) In the case of an Onshore Power Park Module in Scotland with a Completion Date
before 1 January 2004 and a Registered Capacity less than 30MW the requirements in
CC.6.3.15.1 (a) do not apply. In the case of an Onshore Power Park Module in
Scotland with a Completion Date on or after 1 January 2004 and before 1 July 2005
and a Registered Capacity less than 30MW the requirements in CC.6.3.15.1 (a) are
relaxed from the minimum Onshore Transmission System Supergrid Voltage of zero
to a minimum Onshore Transmission System Supergrid Voltage of 15% of nominal.
In the case of an Onshore Power Park Module in Scotland with a Completion Date
before 1 January 2004 and a Registered Capacity of 30MW and above the
requirements in CC.6.3.15.1 (a) are relaxed from the minimum Onshore Transmission
System Supergrid Voltage of zero to a minimum Onshore Transmission System
Supergrid Voltage of 15% of nominal.
(iv) To avoid unwanted island operation, Non-Synchronous Generating Units in Scotland
(and those directly connected to a Scottish Offshore Transmission System), Power
Park Modules in Scotland (and those directly connected to a Scottish Offshore
Transmission System) , or OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus with an Interface Point in
Scotland shall be tripped for the following conditions:
(1) Frequency above 52Hz for more than 2 seconds
(2) Frequency below 47Hz for more than 2 seconds
(3) Voltage as measured at the Onshore Connection Point or Onshore User
System Entry Point or Offshore Grid Entry Point or Interface Point in the case
of OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus is below 80% for more than 2.5 seconds
(4) Voltage as measured at the Onshore Connection Point or Onshore User
System Entry Point or Offshore Grid Entry Point or Interface Point in the case
of OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus is above 120% (115% for 275kV) for more than
1 second.
The times in sections (1) and (2) are maximum trip times. Shorter times may be used to
protect the Non-Synchronous Generating Units, or OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus
or Power Park Modules.
(c) Detailed specifications of these required electronic facilities will be provided by NGET
on request and they are listed as Electrical Standards in the Annex to the General
Conditions.
Facsimile Machines
CC.6.5.9 Each User and NGET shall provide a facsimile machine or machines:
(a) in the case of Generators, at the Control Point of each Power Station and at its
Trading Point;
(b) in the case of NGET and Network Operators, at the Control Centre(s); and
(c) in the case of Non-Embedded Customers and DC Converter Station owners at the
Control Point.
Each User shall notify, prior to connection to the System of the User's Plant and
Apparatus, NGET of its or their telephone number or numbers, and will notify NGET of any
changes. Prior to connection to the System of the User's Plant and Apparatus NGET shall
notify each User of the telephone number or numbers of its facsimile machine or machines
and will notify any changes.
CC.6.5.10 Busbar Voltage
NGET shall, subject as provided below, provide each Generator or DC Converter Station
owner at each Grid Entry Point where one of its Power Stations or DC Converter
Stations is connected with appropriate voltage signals to enable the Generator or DC
Converter Station owner to obtain the necessary information to permit its Gensets or DC
Converters to be Synchronised to the National Electricity Transmission System. The
term "voltage signal" shall mean in this context, a point of connection on (or wire or wires
from) a relevant part of Transmission Plant and/or Apparatus at the Grid Entry Point, to
which the Generator or DC Converter Station owner, with NGET's agreement (not to be
unreasonably withheld) in relation to the Plant and/or Apparatus to be attached, will be able
to attach its Plant and/or Apparatus (normally a wire or wires) in order to obtain
measurement outputs in relation to the busbar.
CC.6.5.11 Bilingual Message Facilities
(a) A Bilingual Message Facility is the method by which the User’s Responsible
Engineer/Operator, the Externally Interconnected System Operator and NGET
Control Engineers communicate clear and unambiguous information in two languages
for the purposes of control of the Total System in both normal and emergency
operating conditions.
(b) A Bilingual Message Facility, where required, will provide up to two hundred pre-defined
messages with up to five hundred and sixty characters each. A maximum of one minute
is allowed for the transmission to, and display of, the selected message at any
destination. The standard messages must be capable of being displayed at any
combination of locations and can originate from any of these locations. Messages
displayed in the UK will be displayed in the English language.
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(c) Detailed information on a Bilingual Message Facility and suitable equipment required for
individual User applications will be provided by NGET upon request.
CC.6.6 System Monitoring
CC.6.6.1 Monitoring equipment is provided on the National Electricity Transmission System to
enable NGET to monitor its power system dynamic performance conditions. Where this
monitoring equipment requires voltage and current signals on the Generating Unit (other
than Power Park Unit), DC Converter or Power Park Module circuit from the User or from
OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus, NGET 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 (the User's agreement not to be unreasonably withheld) and
the costs being dealt with, pursuant to the terms of the Bilateral Agreement.
CC.6.6.2 For all on site monitoring by NGET of witnessed tests pursuant to the CP or OC5 the User
shall provide suitable test signals as outlined in OC5.A.1.
CC.6.6.2.1 The signals which shall be provided by the User to NGET for onsite monitoring shall be of
the following resolution, unless otherwise agreed by NGET:
(i) 1 Hz for reactive range tests
(ii) 10 Hz for frequency control tests
(iii) 100 Hz for voltage control tests
CC.6.6.2.2 The User will provide all relevant signals for this purpose in the form of d.c. voltages within
the range -10V to +10V. In exceptional circumstances some signals may be accepted as d.c.
voltages within the range -60V to +60V with prior agreement between the User and NGET.
All signals shall:
(i) in the case of an Onshore Power Park Module, DC Convertor Station or
Synchronous Generating Unit, be suitably terminated in a single accessible location
at the Generator or DC Converter Station owner’s site.
(ii) in the case of an Offshore Power Park Module and OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus,
be transmitted onshore without attenuation, delay or filtering which would result in the
inability to fully demonstrate the objectives of the test, or identify any potential safety or
plant instability issues, and be suitably terminated in a single robust location normally
located at or near the onshore Interface Point of the Offshore Transmission System
to which it is connected.
CC.6.6.2.3 All signals shall be suitably scaled across the range. The following scaling would (unless
NGET notify the User otherwise) be acceptable to NGET:
(a) 0MW to Registered Capacity or Interface Point Capacity 0-8V dc
(b) Maximum leading Reactive Power to maximum lagging Reactive Power -8 to 8V dc
(c) 48 – 52Hz as -8 to 8V dc
(d) Nominal terminal or connection point voltage -10% to +10% as -8 to 8V dc
CC.6.6.2.4 The User shall provide to NGET a 230V power supply adjacent to the signal terminal
location.
(d) Generators in respect of Medium Power Stations (except Embedded Medium Power
Stations) are obliged to provide in respect of Reactive Power only:
and Part 2 lists the System Ancillary Services which Generators will provide only if
agreement to provide them is reached with NGET:
Part 1
(a) Reactive Power supplied (in accordance with CC.6.3.2) otherwise than by means of
synchronous or static compensators (except in the case of a Power Park Module
where synchronous or static compensators within the Power Park Module may be
used to provide Reactive Power)
(b) Frequency Control by means of Frequency sensitive generation - CC.6.3.7 and
BC3.5.1
Part 2
(c) Frequency Control by means of Fast Start - CC.6.3.14
(d) Black Start Capability - CC.6.3.5
(e) System to Generator Operational Intertripping
CC.A.1.1 Principles
Types of Schedules
CC.A.1.1.1 At all Complexes (which in the context of this CC shall include, Interface Sites until the
OTSUA Transfer Time) the following Site Responsibility Schedules shall be drawn up
using the relevant proforma attached or with such variations as may be agreed between
NGET and Users, but in the absence of agreement the relevant proforma attached will be
used. In addition, in the case of OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus, and in readiness for the
OTSUA Transfer Time, the User shall provide NGET with the necessary information such
that Site Responsibility Schedules in this form can be prepared by the Relevant
Transmission Licensees for the Transmission Interface Site:
(a) Schedule of HV Apparatus
(b) Schedule of Plant, LV/MV Apparatus, services and supplies;
(c) Schedule of telecommunications and measurements Apparatus.
Other than at Generating Unit, DC Converter, Power Park Module and Power Station
locations, the schedules referred to in (b) and (c) may be combined.
New Connection Sites
CC.A.1.1.2 In the case of a new Connection Site each Site Responsibility Schedule for a
Connection Site shall be prepared by NGET in consultation with relevant Users at least 2
weeks prior to the Completion Date (or, where the OTSUA is to become Operational prior
to the OTSUA Transfer Time, an alternative date) under the Bilateral Agreement and/or
Construction Agreement for that Connection Site (which may form part of a Complex).
In the case of a new Interface Site where the OTSUA is to become Operational prior to the
OTSUA Transfer Time each Site Responsibility Schedule for an Interface Site shall be
prepared by NGET in consultation with relevant Users at least 2 weeks prior to the
Completion Date under the Bilateral Agreement and/or Construction Agreement for that
Interface Site (which may form part of a Complex) (and references to and requirements
placed on “Connection Site” in this CC shall also be read as “Interface Site” where the
context requires and until the OTSUA Transfer Time). Each User shall, in accordance with
the timing requirements of the Bilateral Agreement and/or Construction Agreement ,
provide information to NGET to enable it to prepare the Site Responsibility Schedule.
Sub-division
CC.A.1.1.3 Each Site Responsibility Schedule will be subdivided to take account of any separate
Connection Sites on that Complex.
Scope
CC.A.1.1.4 Each Site Responsibility Schedule shall detail for each item of Plant and Apparatus:
(a) Plant/Apparatus ownership;
(b) Site Manager (Controller) (except in the case of Plant/Apparatus located in SPT’s
Transmission Area);
(c) Safety issues comprising applicable Safety Rules and Control Person or other
responsible person (Safety Co-ordinator), or such other person who is responsible for
safety;
(d) Operations issues comprising applicable Operational Procedures and control
engineer;
(e) Responsibility to undertake statutory inspections, fault investigation and maintenance.
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Each Connection Point shall be precisely shown.
Detail
CC.A.1.1.5 (a) In the case of Site Responsibility Schedules referred to in CC.A.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 Transmission Licensee, as the case may
be.
(b) In the case of the Site Responsibility Schedule referred to in CC.A.1.1.1(a) and for
Protection Apparatus and Intertrip Apparatus, the responsible management unit
must be shown in addition to the User or Transmission Licensee, as the case may be.
CC.A.1.1.6 The HV Apparatus Site Responsibility Schedule for each Connection Site must include
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lines and cables emanating from or traversing the Connection Site.
Issue Details
CC.A.1.1.7 Every page of each Site Responsibility Schedule shall bear the date of issue and the issue
number.
Accuracy Confirmation
CC.A.1.1.8 When a Site Responsibility Schedule is prepared it shall be sent by NGET to the Users
involved for confirmation of its accuracy.
CC.A.1.1.9 The Site Responsibility Schedule shall then be signed on behalf of NGET by its
Responsible Manager (see CC.A.1.1.16) and on behalf of each User involved by its
Responsible Manager (see CC.A.1.1.16), by way of written confirmation of its accuracy.
For Connection Sites in Scotland or Offshore, the Site Responsibility Schedule will also
be signed on behalf of the Relevant Transmission Licensee by its Responsible Manager.
Distribution and Availability
CC.A.1.1.10 Once signed, two copies will be distributed by NGET, not less than two 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.
CC.A.1.1.11 NGET and Users must make the Site Responsibility Schedules readily available to
operational staff at the Complex and at the other relevant control points.
Alterations to Existing Site Responsibility Schedules
CC.A 1.1.12 Without prejudice to the provisions of CC.A.1.1.15 which deals with urgent changes, when a
User identified on a Site Responsibility Schedule becomes aware that an alteration is
necessary, it must inform NGET immediately and in any event 8 weeks prior to any change
taking effect (or as soon as possible after becoming aware of it, if less than 8 weeks remain
when the User becomes aware of the change). This will cover the commissioning of new
Plant and/or Apparatus at the Connection Site, whether requiring a revised Bilateral
Agreement or not, de-commissioning of Plant and/or Apparatus, and other changes which
affect the accuracy of the Site Responsibility Schedule.
CC.A 1.1.13 Where NGET 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 weeks prior to the
change taking effect (subject to it having been informed or knowing of the change eight
weeks prior to that time) and the procedure set out in CC.A.1.1.8 shall be followed with
regard to the revised Site Responsibility Schedule.
CC.A 1.1.14 The revised Site Responsibility Schedule shall then be signed in accordance with the
procedure set out in CC.A.1.1.9 and distributed in accordance with the procedure set out in
CC.A.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.
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Details of circuits traversing the Connection Site are only needed from the date which is the earlier of the date when the Site
Responsibility Schedule is first updated and 15th October 2004. In Scotland or Offshore, from a date to be agreed between NGET
and the Relevant Transmission Licensee.
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Urgent Changes
CC.A.1.1.15 When a User identified on a Site Responsibility Schedule, or NGET, as the case may be,
becomes aware that an alteration to the Site Responsibility Schedule is necessary
urgently to reflect, for example, an emergency situation which has arisen outside its control,
the User shall notify NGET, or NGET shall notify the User, as the case may be, immediately
and will discuss:
(a) what change is necessary to the Site Responsibility Schedule;
(b) whether the Site Responsibility Schedule is to be modified temporarily or
permanently;
(c) the distribution of the revised Site Responsibility Schedule.
NGET will prepare a revised Site Responsibility Schedule as soon as possible, and in any
event within seven 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 NGET
and Users (by the persons referred to in CC.A.1.1.9) as soon as possible after it has been
prepared and sent to Users for confirmation.
Responsible Managers
CC.A.1.1.16 Each User shall, prior to the Completion Date under each Bilateral Agreement and/or
Construction Agreement, supply to NGET a list of Managers who have been duly
authorised to sign Site Responsibility Schedules on behalf of the User and NGET shall,
prior to the Completion Date under each Bilateral Agreement and/or Construction
Agreement, supply to that User the name of its Responsible Manager and for Connection
Sites in Scotland or Offshore, the name of the Relevant Transmission Licensee’s
Responsible Manager and each shall supply to the other any changes to such list six
weeks before the change takes effect where the change is anticipated, and as soon as
possible after the change, where the change was not anticipated.
De-commissioning of Connection Sites
CC.A.1.1.17 Where a Connection Site is to be de-commissioned, whichever of NGET or the User who is
initiating the de-commissioning must contact the other to arrange for the Site Responsibility
Schedule to be amended at the relevant time.
AREA
COMPLEX: SCHEDULE:
CONNECTION SITE:
AREA
COMPLEX: SCHEDULE:
CONNECTION SITE:
NOTES:
Basic Principles
(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 closely as possible the geographical arrangement on the Connection Site.
(2) Where more than one Operation Diagram is unavoidable, duplication of identical
information on more than one Operation Diagram must be avoided.
(3) The Operation Diagram must show accurately the current status of the Apparatus e.g.
whether commissioned or decommissioned. Where decommissioned, the associated
switchbay will be labelled "spare bay".
(4) Provision will be made on the Operation Diagram for signifying approvals, together with
provision for details of revisions and dates.
(5) Operation Diagrams will be prepared in A4 format or such other format as may be agreed
with NGET.
(6) The Operation Diagram should normally be drawn single line. However, where appropriate,
detail which applies to individual phases shall be shown. For example, some HV Apparatus
is numbered individually per phase.
CC.A.4A.1 Scope
The fault ride through requirement is defined in CC.6.3.15.1 (a), (b) and CC.6.3.15.3. This
Appendix provides illustrations by way of examples only of CC.6.3.15.1 (a) (i) and further
background and illustrations to CC.6.3.15.1 (1b) (i) and CC.6.3.15.1 (2b) (i) and is not
intended to show all possible permutations.
CC.A.4A.2 Short Circuit Faults At Supergrid Voltage On The Onshore Transmission System Up To
140ms In Duration
For short circuit faults at Supergrid Voltage on the Onshore Transmission System (which
could be at an Interface Point) up to 140ms in duration, the fault ride through requirement is
defined in CC.6.3.15.1 (a) (i). Figures CC.A.4A.1 (a) and (b) illustrate two typical examples of
voltage recovery for short-circuit faults cleared within 140ms by two circuit breakers (a) and
three circuit breakers (b) respectively.
CC.A.4A.3 Supergrid Voltage Dips On The Onshore Transmission System Greater Than 140ms In
Duration
CC.A.4A3.1 Requirements applicable to Synchronous Generating Units subject to Supergrid Voltage
dips on the Onshore Transmission System greater than 140ms in duration.
For balanced Supergrid Voltage dips on the Onshore Transmission System having
durations greater than 140ms and up to 3 minutes, the fault ride through requirement is
defined in CC.6.3.15.1 (1b) and Figure 5a which is reproduced in this Appendix as Figure
CC.A.4A3.1 and termed the voltage–duration profile.
This profile is not a voltage-time response curve that would be obtained by plotting the
transient voltage response at a point on the Onshore Transmission System (or User
System if located Onshore) to a disturbance. Rather, each point on the profile (i.e. the
heavy black line) represents a voltage level and an associated time duration which
connected Synchronous Generating Units must withstand or ride through.
Figures CC.A.4A3.2 (a), (b) and (c) illustrate the meaning of the voltage-duration profile for
voltage dips having durations greater than 140ms.
CC.A.4A3.2 Requirements applicable to Power Park Modules or OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus
subject to Supergrid Voltage dips on the Onshore Transmission System greater than
140ms in duration
For balanced Supergrid Voltage dips on the Onshore Transmission System (which could
be at an Interface Point) having durations greater than 140ms and up to 3 minutes the fault
ride through requirement is defined in CC.6.3.15.1 (2b) and Figure 5b which is reproduced in
this Appendix as Figure CC.A.4A3.3 and termed the voltage–duration profile.
Figure CC.A.4A3.3
CC.A.4B.1 Scope
The fault ride through requirement is defined in CC.6.3.15.2 (a), (b) and CC.6.3.15.3. This
Appendix provides illustrations by way of examples only of CC.6.3.15.2 (a) (i) and further
background and illustrations to CC.6.3.15.2 (1b) and CC.6.3.15.2 (2b) and is not intended to
show all possible permutations.
CC.A.4B.2 Voltage Dips On The LV Side Of The Offshore Platform Up To 140ms In Duration
For voltage dips on the LV Side of the Offshore Platform which last up to 140ms in
duration, the fault ride through requirement is defined in CC.6.3.15.2 (a) (i). This includes
Figure 6 which is reproduced here in Figure CC.A.4B.1. The purpose of this requirement is
to translate the conditions caused by a balanced or unbalanced fault which occurs on the
Onshore Transmission System (which may include the Interface Point) at the LV Side of
the Offshore Platform.
V/VN is the ratio of the voltage at the LV side of the Offshore Platform to the nominal
voltage of the LV side of the Offshore Platform.
Figure CC.A.4B.1
Figures CC.A.4B.2 (a) and CC.A.4B.2 (b) illustrate two typical examples of the voltage
recovery seen at the LV Side of the Offshore Platform for a short circuit fault cleared within
140ms by (a) two circuit breakers and (b) three circuit breakers on the Onshore
Transmission System.
CCA.4B.3 Voltage Dips Which Occur On The LV Side Of The Offshore Platform Greater Than 140ms
In Duration
CC.A.4B.3.1 Requirements applicable to Offshore Synchronous Generating Units subject to voltage
dips which occur on the LV Side of the Offshore Platform greater than 140ms in duration.
In addition to CC.A.4B.2 the fault ride through requirements applicable to Offshore
Synchronous Generating Units during balanced voltage dips which occur at the LV Side
of the Offshore Platform and having durations greater than 140ms and up to 3 minutes are
defined in CC.6.3.15.2 (1b) and Figure 7a which is reproduced in this Appendix as Figure
CC.A.4B3.1 and termed the voltage–duration profile.
This profile is not a voltage-time response curve that would be obtained by plotting the
transient voltage response at the LV Side of the Offshore Platform to a disturbance.
Rather, each point on the profile (i.e. the heavy black line) represents a voltage level and an
associated time duration which connected Offshore Synchronous Generating Units must
withstand or ride through.
Figure CC.A.4B3.1
CC.A.4B.3.2 Requirements applicable to Offshore Power Park Modules subject to Voltage Dips Which
Occur On The LV Side Of The Offshore Platform Greater Than 140ms in Duration.
In addition to CCA.4B.2 the fault ride through requirements applicable for Offshore Power
Park Modules during balanced voltage dips which occur at the LV Side of the Offshore
Platform and have durations greater than 140ms and up to 3 minutes are defined in
CC.6.3.15.2 (2b) (i) and Figure 7b which is reproduced in this Appendix as Figure CC.A.4B.4
and termed the voltage–duration profile.
Figure CC.A.4B.4
Figure CC.A.4B.5(c)
(b) Operating time: Relay operating time shall not be more than 150 ms;
(e) Output contacts: Two output contacts per stage to be capable of repetitively
making and breaking for 1000 operations:
48.8 5
48.75 5
48.7 10
48.6 7.5 10
48.5 7.5 10
48.4 7.5 10 10
48.2 7.5 10 10
48.0 5 10 10
47.8 5
Total % Demand 60 40 40
Table CC.A.5.5.1a
Note – the percentages in table CC.A.5.5.1a are cumulative such that, for example, should
the frequency fall to 48.6 Hz in the NGET Transmission Area, 27.5% of the total Demand
connected to the National Electricity Transmission System in the NGET Transmission
Area shall be disconnected by the action of Low Frequency Relays.
The percentage Demand at each stage shall be allocated as far as reasonably practicable.
The cumulative total percentage Demand is a minimum.
CC.A.6.2.8.3 The Generator shall also make provision to prevent any over-excitation restriction of the
generator when the Excitation System is under manual control, other than that necessary
to ensure the Onshore Generating Unit is operating within its design limits.
CC.A.7.1 Scope
CC.A.7.1.1 This Appendix sets out the performance requirements of continuously acting automatic
voltage control systems for Onshore Non-Synchronous Generating Units, Onshore DC
Converters, Onshore Power Park Modules and OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus at the
Interface Point that must be complied with by the User. This Appendix does not limit any
site specific requirements that may be included in a Bilateral Agreement where in NGET's
reasonable opinion these facilities are necessary for system reasons.
CC.A.7.1.2 Proposals by Generators to make a change to the voltage control systems are required to
be notified to NGET under the Planning Code (PC.A.1.2(b) and (c)) as soon as the
Generator anticipates making the change. The change may require a revision to the
Bilateral Agreement.
CC.A.7.2 Requirements
CC.A.7.2.1 NGET requires that the continuously acting automatic voltage control system for the
Onshore Non-Synchronous Generating Unit, Onshore DC Converter or Onshore Power
Park Module or OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus shall meet the following functional
performance specification. If a Network Operator has confirmed to NGET that its network to
which an Embedded Onshore Non-Synchronous Generating Unit, Onshore DC
Converter, Onshore Power Park Module or OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus is connected
is restricted such that the full reactive range under the steady state voltage control
requirements (CC.A.7.2.2) cannot be utilised, NGET may specify in the Bilateral Agreement
alternative limits to the steady state voltage control range that reflect these restrictions.
Where the Network Operator subsequently notifies NGET that such restriction has been
removed, NGET may propose a Modification to the Bilateral Agreement (in accordance
with the CUSC contract) to remove the alternative limits such that the continuously acting
automatic voltage control system meets the following functional performance specification.
All other requirements of the voltage control system will remain as in this Appendix.
CC.A.7.2.2 Steady State Voltage Control
CC.A.7.2.2.1 The Onshore Non-Synchronous Generating Unit, Onshore DC Converter, Onshore
Power Park Module or OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus shall provide continuous steady
state control of the voltage at the Onshore Grid Entry Point (or Onshore User System
Entry Point if Embedded) (or the Interface Point in the case of OTSDUW Plant and
Apparatus) with a Setpoint Voltage and Slope characteristic as illustrated in Figure
CC.A.7.2.2a. It should be noted that where the Reactive Power capability requirement of a
directly connected Onshore Non-Synchronous Generating Unit, Onshore DC Converter,
Onshore Power Park Module in Scotland, or OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus in Scotland
as specified in CC.6.3.2 (c), is not at the Onshore Grid Entry Point or Interface Point, the
values of Qmin and Qmax shown in this figure will be as modified by the 33/132kV or
33/275kV or 33/400kV transformer.
CC.A.7.2.2.2 The continuously acting automatic control system shall be capable of operating to a
Setpoint Voltage between 95% and 105% with a resolution of 0.25% of the nominal voltage.
For the avoidance of doubt values of 95%, 95.25%, 95.5% … may be specified, but not
intermediate values. The initial Setpoint Voltage will be 100%. The tolerance within which
this Setpoint Voltage shall be achieved is specified in BC2.A.2.6. For the avoidance of
doubt, with a tolerance of 0.25% and a Setpoint Voltage of 100%, the achieved value shall
be between 99.75% and 100.25%. NGET may request the Generator to implement an
alternative Setpoint Voltage within the range of 95% to 105%. For Embedded Generators
the Setpoint Voltage will be discussed between NGET and the relevant Network Operator
and will be specified to ensure consistency with CC.6.3.4.
CC.A.7.2.2.3 The Slope characteristic of the continuously acting automatic control system shall be
adjustable over the range 2% to 7% (with a resolution of 0.5%). For the avoidance of doubt
values of 2%, 2.5%, 3% may be specified, but not intermediate values. The initial Slope
setting will be 4%. The tolerance within which this Slope shall be achieved is specified in
BC2.A.2.6. For the avoidance of doubt, with a tolerance of 0.5% and a Slope setting of 4%,
the achieved value shall be between 3.5% and 4.5%. NGET may request the Generator to
implement an alternative slope setting within the range of 2% to 7%. For Embedded
Generators the Slope setting will be discussed between NGET and the relevant Network
Operator and will be specified to ensure consistency with CC.6.3.4.
Figure CC.A.7.2.2c
(iii) the magnitude of the Reactive Power output response produced within 1 second shall
vary linearly in proportion to the magnitude of the step change.
(iv) within 2 seconds from achieving 90% of the response as defined in CC.A.7.2.3.1 (ii), the
peak to peak magnitude of any oscillations shall be less than 5% of the change in
steady state Reactive Power.
(v) following the transient response, the conditions of CC.A.7.2.2 apply.
MVArs
Required response at 1
second
0.2 1 Seconds
Figure CC.A.7.2.3.1a
(a) changing its Reactive Power output from its maximum lagging value to its maximum
leading value, or vice versa, then reverting back to the initial level of Reactive Power
output once every 15 seconds for at least 5 times within any 5 minute period; and
(b) changing its Reactive Power output from zero to its maximum leading value then
reverting back to zero Reactive Power output at least 25 times within any 24 hour
period and from zero to its maximum lagging value then reverting back to zero
Reactive Power output at least 25 times within any 24 hour period. Any subsequent
restriction on reactive capability shall be notified to NGET in accordance with
BC2.5.3.2, and BC2.6.1.
In all cases, the response shall be in accordance to CC.A.7.2.3.1 where the change in
Reactive Power output is in response to an on-load step change in Onshore Grid Entry
Point or Onshore User System Entry Point voltage, or in the case of OTSDUW Plant and
Apparatus an on-load step change in Transmission Interface Point voltage.
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CP.2 OBJECTIVE
CP.2.1 The objective of the CP is to ensure that there is a clear and consistent process for
demonstration of compliance by Users with the Connection Conditions and Bilateral
Agreement which are similar for all Users of an equivalent category and will enable NGET
to comply with its statutory and Transmission Licence obligations.
CP.2.2 Provisions of the CP which apply in relation to OTSDUW and OTSUA shall (in any particular
case) apply up to the OTSUA Transfer Time, whereupon such provisions shall (without
prejudice to any prior non-compliance) cease to apply.
CP.2.3 In relation to OTSDUW, provisions otherwise to be contained in a Bilateral Agreement may
be contained in the Construction Agreement, and accordingly a reference in the CP to a
relevant Bilateral Agreement includes the relevant Construction Agreement.
CP.3 SCOPE
CP.3.1 The CP applies to NGET and to Users, which in the CP means:
(a) Generators (other than in relation to Embedded Small Power Stations or Embedded
Medium Power Stations not subject to a Bilateral Agreement) including those
undertaking OTSDUW.
(b) Network Operators;
(c) Non-Embedded Customers;
(d) DC Converter Station owners (other than those which only have Embedded DC
Converter Stations not subject to a Bilateral Agreement).
The process illustrated in CP.A.1.1 applies to all Users energising passive network Plant and Apparatus
including Distribution Network Operators, Non-embedded Customers, Generators and DC Converter
Station owners. This process is a subset of the full process for Generators and DC Converter Station
owners shown in CP.A.1.2. This diagram illustrates the process in the CP and includes references in
brackets to specific Grid Code clauses.
This diagram illustrates the process in the CP and includes references in brackets to specific Grid Code
clauses. For the avoidance of doubt this process does not apply to Embedded Medium Power Stations not
subject to a Bilateral Agreement and Embedded DC Converter Stations not subject to a Bilateral
Agreement.
This diagram illustrates the process in the CP and includes references in brackets to specific Grid Code
clauses.
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CP.A.1.4 Illustrative Compliance Process for Ongoing Compliance
This diagram illustrates the process in the CP and includes references in brackets to specific Grid Code
clauses. For the avoidance of doubt this process does not apply to Embedded Medium Power Stations not
subject to a Bilateral Agreement and Embedded DC Converter Stations not subject to a Bilateral
Agreement.
This diagram illustrates the process in the CP and includes references in brackets to specific Grid Code
clauses. For the avoidance of doubt this process does not apply to Embedded Medium Power Stations not
subject to a Bilateral Agreement and Embedded DC Converter Stations not subject to a Bilateral
Agreement.
This User Self Certification of Compliance records the compliance by the User in respect of [NAME]
Power Station/DC Converter Station [and, in the case of OTSDUW Arrangements, OTSUA] with the Grid
Code and the requirements of the Bilateral Agreement and Construction Agreement dated [ ] with
reference number [ ]. It is completed by the Power Station/DC Converter Station owner in the case of
Plant and/or Apparatus (including OTSUA) connected to the National Electricity Transmission System
and for Embedded Plant.
We have recorded our compliance against each requirement of the Grid Code which applies to the Power
Station/DC Converter Station/OTSUA, together with references to supporting evidence and a commentary
where this is appropriate, and have provided this to NGET. A copy of the Compliance Statement is
attached.
Supporting evidence, in the form of simulation results, test results, manufacturer’s data and other
documentation, is attached in the User Data File Structure.
The User hereby certifies that, to the best of its knowledge and acting in accordance with Good Industry
Practice, [the Power Station is compliant with the Grid Code and the Bilateral Agreement] [the OTSUA is
compliant with the Grid Code and the Construction Agreement] in all aspects [with the following
Unresolved Issues*] [with the following derogation(s)**]:
Connection
Requirement Ref: Issue
Condition
* Include for Interim User Self Certification of Compliance ahead of Interim Operational Notification.
** Include for final User Self Certification of Compliance ahead of Final Operational Notification where derogation(s) have been granted.
If no derogation(s) required delete wording and Table.
CP.A.3.6.5 Simulation study shall be performed for both control modes, Frequency Sensitive Mode
(FSM) and Limited Frequency Sensitive Mode (LFSM). The simulation study results
should indicate Active Power and Frequency in the island system that includes the
Generating Unit, DC Converter or Power Park Module.
Figure CP.A.3.7.2
The simulation study shall show Active Power output (MW) and the equivalent of
Frequency injected.
CP.A.3.7.3 To demonstrate the Excitation System model the Generator shall submit simulation studies
representing the response of the Synchronous Generating Unit as follows:
(i) operating open circuit at rated terminal voltage and subjected to a 2% step increase in
terminal voltage reference.
DEMAND FORECASTS
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OC1.2 OBJECTIVE
The objectives of OC1 are to:
OC1.2.1 enable the provision of data to NGET by Users in the Programming Phase, Control Phase
and Post-Control Phase; and
OC1.2.2 provide for the factors to be taken into account by NGET when Demand forecasting in the
Programming Phase and Control Phase.
OC1.3 SCOPE
OC1 applies to NGET and to Users which in this OC1 means:
(a) Network Operators, and
(b) Suppliers.
OC1.5 DATA REQUIRED BY NGET IN THE PROGRAMMING PHASE, CONTROL PHASE AND
POST-CONTROL PHASE
OC1.5.1 Programming Phase
For the period of 2 to 8 weeks ahead the following will be supplied to NGET in writing by
1000 hours each Monday:
(a) Demand Control
Each Network Operator will supply MW profiles of the amount and duration of their
proposed use of Demand Control which may result in a Demand change equal to or
greater than the Demand Control Notification Level (averaged over any half hour on
any Grid Supply Point) on a half hourly and Grid Supply Point basis;
(b) Medium Power Station Operation
Each Network Operator will, if reasonably required by NGET, supply MW schedules for
the operation of Embedded Medium Power Stations within its System on a half hourly
and Grid Supply Point basis.
OC1.5.2 For the period 2 to 12 days ahead the following will be supplied to NGET in writing by 1200
hours each Wednesday:
(a) Demand Control
Each Network Operator will supply MW profiles of the amount and duration of their
proposed use of Demand Control which may result in a Demand change equal to or
greater than the Demand Control Notification Level (averaged over any half hour on
any Grid Supply Point) on a half hourly and Grid Supply Point basis;
(b) Medium Power Station Operation
Each Network Operator will, if reasonably required by NGET, supply MW schedules for
the operation of Embedded Medium Power Stations within its System on a half hourly
and Grid Supply Point basis.
OC1.5.3 Medium Power Station Output
Each Network Operator will, if reasonably required by NGET, supply NGET with MW
schedules for the operation of Embedded Medium Power Stations within its System on a
half hourly and Grid Supply Point basis in writing by 1000 hours each day (or such other
time specified by NGET from time to time) for the next day (except that it will be for the next
3 days on Fridays and 2 days on Saturdays and may be longer (as specified by NGET at
least one week in advance) to cover holiday periods);
OC1.5.4 Other Codes
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(c) NGET and each Network in respect of outages of all Embedded Large Power
Operator Stations and in respect of outages of other Plant
and/or Apparatus relating to such Embedded
Large Power Stations;
(e) Each Network Operator and in respect of User System outages relevant to
each Non-Embedded NGET; and
Customer and NGET in respect of Network Operators only, outages of
the Network Operator’s User System that may
impact upon an Offshore Transmission System
connected to that Network Operator’s User
System.
OC2.4.1.2 Planning Of Synchronous Generating Unit And External Interconnection And Power Park
Module Outages
OC2.4.1.2.1 Operational Planning Phase - Planning for Calendar Years 3 to 5 inclusive – Weekly
Resolution
In each calendar year:
(a) By the end of week 2
Each Generator and each Interconnector Owner will provide NGET in writing with:
(i) a provisional Synchronous Generating Unit and Power Park Module outage
programme (covering all non-Embedded Power Stations and Embedded Large
Power Stations) for Year 3 to Year 5 (inclusive) specifying the Synchronous
Generating Unit and/or Power Park Module and External Interconnection
Circuits and MW concerned, duration of proposed outages, the preferred date for
each outage and where there is a possibility of flexibility, the earliest start date and
latest finishing date; and
(ii) a best estimate weekly Output Usable forecast of all its Gensets and External
Interconnections for Year 3 to Year 5.
(E)
OC2
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APPENDIX 1 - PERFORMANCE CHARTS
11 August 2016
POWER PARK MODULE PERFORMANCE CHART AT THE CONNECTION POINT OR USER’S SYSTEM
ENTRY POINT
MW
Rated MW F G
Output
100%
50%
20%
MVAr
A E C D B
LEADING LAGGING
Point A is equivalent (in MVAr) to: 0.95 leading Power Factor at Rated MW output
Point B is equivalent (in MVAr) to: 0.95 lagging Power Factor at Rated MW output
Line F is equivalent (in MVAr) to: Leading Power Factor Reactive Despatch Network Restriction
Line G is equivalent (in MVAr) to: Lagging Power Factor Reactive Despatch Network Restriction
0MW to 150MW
/
151MW to 250MW
/ /
251MW to 300MW
/ /
301MW to 400MW
/ / /
401MW to 450MW
/ / /
451MW to 550MW
/ / / /
Number of units
Power Park Module [unique identifier]
POWER PARK POWER PARK UNITS
UNIT AVAILABILITY
Type A Type B Type C Type D
Description
(Make/Model)
Number of units
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 BM Unit. 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.
NOT USED
NOT USED
CONTENTS
(This contents page does not form part of the Grid Code)
OC5.3 SCOPE
OC5 applies to NGET and to Users, which in OC5 means:
(a) Generators (including those undertaking OTSDUW);
(b) Network Operators;
(c) Non-Embedded Customers;
(d) Suppliers; and
(e) DC Converter Station owners.
OC5.4 MONITORING
OC5.4.1 Parameters To Be monitored
NGET will monitor the performance of:
(a) BM Units against their expected input or output derived from their Final Physical
Notification Data and agreed Bid-Offer Acceptances issued under BC2;
(b) compliance by Users with the CC; and
(c) the provision by Users of Ancillary Services which they are required or have agreed to
provide.
OC5.4.2 Procedure For Monitoring
OC5.4.2.1 In the event that a BM Unit fails persistently, in NGET's reasonable view, to follow, in any
material respect, its expected input or output or a User fails persistently to comply with the
CC and in the case of response to Frequency, BC3 or to provide the Ancillary Services it
is required, or has agreed, to provide, NGET shall notify the relevant User giving details of
the failure and of the monitoring that NGET has carried out.
OC5.4.2.2 The relevant User will, as soon as possible, provide NGET with an explanation of the
reasons for the failure and details of the action that it proposes to take to:
(a) enable the BM Unit to meet its expected input or output or to provide the Ancillary
Services it is required or has agreed to provide, within a reasonable period, or
(b) in the case of a Generating Unit (excluding a Power Park Unit), CCGT Module,
Power Park Module, OTSUA (prior to the OTSUA Transfer Time) or DC Converter to
comply with the CC and in the case of response to Frequency, BC3 or to provide the
Ancillary Services it is required or has agreed to provide, within a reasonable period.
OC5.4.2.3 NGET and the User will then discuss the action the User proposes to take and will
endeavour to reach agreement as to:
OC5.5.4.1 The duration of the Dynamic Parameter tests in the above table will be consistent with and
sufficient to measure the relevant expected input or output derived from the Final Physical
Notification Data and Bid-Offer Acceptances issued under BC2 which are still in dispute
following the procedure in OC5.4.2.
OC5.5.4.2 Due account will be taken of any conditions on the System which may affect the results of
the test. The relevant User must, if requested, demonstrate, to NGET's reasonable
satisfaction, the reliability of the suitable recorders, disclosing calibration records to the
extent appropriate.
OC5.5.5 Test Failure / Re-test
OC5.5.5.1 If the BM Unit, CCGT Modules, Power Park Module, OTSUA, or Generating Unit
(excluding Power Park Units) concerned fails to pass the test instructed by NGET under
OC5.5.1.1 the User must provide NGET with a written report specifying in reasonable detail
the reasons for any failure of the test so far as they are then known to the User after due and
careful enquiry. This must be provided within five Business Days of the test.
OC5.A.1.3.1 NGET accept that the signals specified in OC5.A.1.3(c) may have lower effective sample
rates than those required in CC.6.6.2 although any signals supplied for connection to
NGET’s recording equipment which do not meet at least the sample rates detailed in
CC.6.6.2 should have the actual sample rates indicated to NGET before testing commences.
OC5.A.1.3.2 For all NGET witnessed testing either;
(i) the Generator or DC Converter Station owner shall provide to NGET all signals
outlined in OC5.A.1.3 direct from the Power Park Module control system without any
attenuation, delay or filtering which would result in the inability to fully demonstrate the
objectives of the test, or identify any potential safety or plant instability issues, and with
a signal update rate corresponding to CC.6.6.2.1; or
(ii) in the case of Onshore Power Park Modules the Generator or DC Converter Station
owner shall provide signals OC5.A.1.3(a) direct from one or more transducer(s)
connected to current and voltage transformers for monitoring in real time on site; or,
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(iii) In the case of Offshore Power Park Modules and OTSUA signals OC5.A.1.3(a) will be
provided at the Interface Point by the Offshore Transmission Licensee pursuant to
the STC or by the Generator when OTSDUW Arrangements apply.
OC5.A.1.3.3 Options OC5.A.1.3.2 (ii) and (iii) will only be available on condition that;
(a) all signals outlined in OC5.A.1.3 are recorded and made available to NGET by the
Generator or DC Converter Station owner from the Power Park Module or OTSUA or
DC Converter control systems as a download once the testing has been completed;
and
(b) the full test results are provided by the Generator or DC Converter Station owner
within 2 working days of the test date to NGET unless NGET agrees otherwise; and
(c) all data is provided with a sample rate in accordance with CC.6.6.2.2 unless NGET
agrees otherwise; and
(d) in NGET’s reasonable opinion the solution does not unreasonably add a significant
delay between tests or impede the volume of testing which can take place on the day.
OC5.A.1.3.4 In the case of where transducers connected to current and voltage transformers are installed
(OC5.A.1.3.3 (ii) and (iii)), the transducers shall meet the following specification
(a) The transducer(s) shall be permanently installed to easily allow safe testing at any point
in the future, and to avoid a requirement for recalibration of the current transformers and
voltage transformers.
(b) The transducer(s) should be directly connected to the metering quality current
transformers and voltage transformers or similar.
(c) The transducers shall either have a response time no greater than 50ms to reach 90%
of output, or no greater than 300ms to reach 99.5%.
OC5.A.2.8.5 The recorded results (e.g. Finj, MW and control signals) should be sampled at a minimum
rate of 1 Hz to allow NGET to assess the plant performance from the initial transients
(seconds) to the final steady state conditions (5-15 minutes depending on the plant design).
This is not witnessed by NGET. The Generator shall supply the recordings including data to
NGET in an electronic spreadsheet format. Results shall be legible, identifiable by labelling,
and shall have appropriate scaling.
OC5.A.2.8.7 The tests are divided into the following two types;
(i) Frequency response volume tests as per OC5.A.2.8. Figure 1. These tests consist of
Frequency profile and ramp tests.
(ii) System islanding and step response tests as shown by OC5.A.2.8. Figure 2.
OC5.A.2.8.8 There should be sufficient time allowed between tests for control systems to reach steady
state. Where the diagram states ‘HOLD’ the current injection should be maintained until the
Active Power (MW) output of the Generating Unit or CCGT Module has stabilised. The
frequency response capability test (see Figure 1) injection signal shall be returned to zero at
the same rate at which it was applied. NGET may require repeat tests should the tests give
unexpected results.
0.4
Frequency (Hz)
HOLD
0.2
HOLD
0 10s 30s 60s 10s 10s 10s 0 10s 30s 60s
0
10s 10s 10s
HOLD
-0.2
HOLD
HOLD
-0.4
HOLD
HOLD
-0.6
-0.8
Response (MW)
+
Typical
HF Ramp
HF Ramp
HF Ramp
LF Ramp
LF Ramp
LF Ramp
LF Event
LF Event
Profile 1
Profile 2
+0.5Hz
+0.1Hz
+0.2Hz
-0.2Hz
-0.1Hz
-0.5Hz
Load
Point
MLP6 * * 1 2 3 * 4 *
MLP5 5 * * 6 * * 7 *
MLP4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 *
MLP3 15 * * * * * 16 17
MLP2 18 * * 19 20 21 * 22
MLP1 23 * * 24 25 * * 26
0.4
Frequency (Hz)
HOLD
HOLD
0.2
0 1s (G) 31s
0 2s (A,J) 32s
0
0 1s 0 30s
HOLD
-0.2 HOLD
-0.4
HOLD HOLD
-0.6
-0.5Hz (K)
-2Hz (A,J)
-0.8
Response (MW)
+
Typical
Load Point +2.0* +0.02 -0.2 +0.2 -0.5 +0.5 +0.6 -0.5 -2.0 + 0**
MLP6 BC1 BC2 L
MLP6 LFSM BC3 BC4
MLP5 A
MLP4 D/E F G H I J M
*
MLP4 LFSM N
MLP3
MLP2
MLP1 K
* This will generally be +2.0Hz unless an injection of this size causes a reduction in plant
output that takes the operating point below Designed Minimum Operating Level in which
case an appropriate injection should be calculated in accordance with the following:
For example 0.9Hz is needed to take an initial output 65% to a final output of 20%. If the
initial output was not 65% and the Designed Minimum Operating Level is not 20% then the
injected step should be adjusted accordingly as shown in the example given below
** Tests L and M in Figure 2 shall be conducted if in this range of tests the system frequency
feedback signal is replaced by the injection signal rather than the injection signal being
added to the system frequency signal. The tests will consist of monitoring the Generating
Unit and CCGT Module in Frequency Sensitive Mode during normal system frequency
variations without applying any injection. Test N in figure 2 shall be conducted in all cases.
All three tests should be conducted for a period of at least 10 minutes.
OC5.A.3.1 Scope
OC5.A.3.1.1 This Appendix outlines the general testing requirements for Power Park Modules and
OTSUA to demonstrate compliance with the relevant aspects of the Grid Code, Ancillary
Services Agreement and Bilateral Agreement. The tests specified in this Appendix will
normally be sufficient to demonstrate compliance however NGET may:
(i) agree an alternative set of tests provided NGET deem the alternative set of tests
sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the Grid Code, Ancillary Services
Agreement and Bilateral Agreement; and/or
(ii) require additional or alternative tests if information supplied to NGET during the
compliance process suggests that the tests in this Appendix will not fully demonstrate
compliance with the relevant section of the Grid Code, Ancillary Services Agreement
or Bilateral Agreement; and/or
(ii) require additional tests if a Power System Stabiliser is fitted; and/or
(iv) agree a reduced set of tests if a relevant Manufacturer's Data & Performance Report
has been submitted to and deemed to be appropriate by NGET; and/or
(v) agree a reduced set of tests for subsequent Power Park Modules or OTSUA following
successful completion of the first Power Park Module or OTSUA tests in the case of a
Power Station comprised of two or more Power Park Modules or OTSUA which
NGET reasonably considers to be identical.
If:
(a) the tests performed pursuant to OC5.A.3.1.1(iv) do not replicate the results contained in
the Manufacturer’s Data & Performance Report or
(b) the tests performed pursuant to OC5.A.3.1.1(v) in respect of subsequent Power Park
Modules or OTSUA do not replicate the full tests for the first Power Park Module or
OTSUA, or
(c) any of the tests performed pursuant to OC5.A.3.1.1(iv) or OC5.A.3.1.1(v) do not fully
demonstrate compliance with the relevant aspects of the Grid Code, Ancillary
Services Agreement and / or Bilateral Agreement,
then notwithstanding the provisions above, the full testing requirements set out in this
Appendix will be applied.
OC5.A.3.1.2 The Generator is responsible for carrying out the tests set out in and in accordance with this
Appendix and the Generator retains the responsibility for the safety of personnel and plant
during the test. NGET will witness all of the tests outlined or agreed in relation to this
Appendix unless NGET decides and notifies the Generator owner otherwise. Reactive
Capability tests may be witnessed by NGET remotely from the NGET control centre. For all
on site NGET witnessed tests the Generator must ensure suitable representatives from the
Generator and / or Power Park Module manufacturer (if appropriate) and/or OTSUA
manufacturer (if appropriate) are available on site for the entire testing period. In all cases
and in addition to any recording of signals conducted by NGET the Generator shall record
all relevant test signals as outlined in OC5.A.1.
OC5.A.3.1.3 In addition to the dynamic signals supplied in OC5.A.1 the Generator shall inform NGET of
the following information prior to the commencement of the tests and any changes to the
following, if any values change during the tests:
(i) All relevant transformer tap numbers; and
(ii) Number of Power Park Units in operation
OC5.A.3.1.4 The Generator shall submit a detailed schedule of tests to NGET in accordance with
CP.6.3.1, and this Appendix.
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OC5.A.3.1.5 Prior to the testing of a Power Park Module or OTSUA the Generator shall complete the
Integral Equipment Tests procedure in accordance with OC.7.5.
OC5.A.3.1.6 Partial Power Park Module or OTSUA testing as defined in OC5.A.3.2 and OC5.A.3.3 is to
be completed at the appropriate stage in accordance with CP.6.
OC5.A.3.1.7 Full Power Park Module or OTSUA testing as required by CP.7.2 is to be completed as
defined in OC5.A.3.4 through to OC5.A.3.7.
OC5.A.3.1.8 Where OTSDUW Arrangements apply and prior to the OTSUA Transfer Time any relevant
OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus shall be considered within the scope of testing described in
this Appendix. Performance shall be assessed against the relevant Grid Code requirements
for OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus at the Interface Point and other Generator Plant and
Apparatus at the Offshore Grid Entry Point. This Appendix should be read accordingly.
OC5.A.3.2 Pre 20% (or <50MW) Synchronised Power Park Module Basic Voltage Control Tests
OC5.A.3.2.1 Before 20% of the Power Park Module (or 50MW if less) has commissioned, either voltage
control test OC5.A.3.5.6(i) or (ii) must be completed in accordance with CP.6.
OC5.A.3.2.2 In the case of an Offshore Power Park Module which provides all or a portion of the
Reactive Power capability as described in CC.6.3.2(e)(iii) and / or voltage control
requirements as described in CC.6.3.8(b)(ii) to enable an Offshore Transmission Licensee
to meet the requirements of STC Section K, the Generator is required to cooperate with the
Offshore Transmission Licensee to conduct the 20% voltage control test. The results in
relation to the Offshore Power Park Module will be assessed against the requirements in
the Bilateral Agreement. In the case of OTSUA prior to the OTSUA Transfer Time, the
Generator shall conduct the testing by reference to the entire control system responding to
changes at the Interface Point.
OC5.A.3.3 For Power Park Modules with Registered Capacity ≥100MW Pre 70% Power Park
Module Tests
OC5.A.3.3.1 Before 70% but with at least 50% of the Power Park Module commissioned the following
Limited Frequency Sensitive tests as detailed in OC5.A.3.6.2 must be completed.
(a) BC3
(b) BC4
OC5.A.3.4 Reactive Capability Test
OC5.A.3.4.1 This section details the procedure for demonstrating the reactive capability of an Onshore
Power Park Module or an Offshore Power Park Module or OTSUA which provides all or a
portion of the Reactive Power capability as described in CC.6.3.2(e)(iii) (for the avoidance
of doubt, an Offshore Power Park Module which does not provide part of the Offshore
Transmission Licensee Reactive Power capability as described in CC6.3.2(e)(i) and
CC6.3.2(e)(ii) should complete the reactive power transfer / voltage control tests as per
section OC5.A.3.8). These tests should be scheduled at a time where there are at least 95%
of the Power Park Units within the Power Park Module in service. There should be
sufficient MW resource forecasted in order to generate at least 85% of Registered Capacity
of the Power Park Module.
OC5.A.3.4.2 The tests shall be performed by modifying the voltage set-point of the voltage control
scheme of the Power Park Module or OTSUA by the amount necessary to demonstrate the
required reactive range. This is to be conducted for the operating points and durations
specified in OC5.A.3.4.5.
OC5.A.3.4.3 Embedded Generator should liaise with the relevant Network Operator to ensure the
following tests will not have an adverse impact upon the Network Operator’s System as
per OC.7.5. In situations where the tests have an adverse impact upon the Network
Operator’s System NGET will only require demonstration within the acceptable limits of the
Network Operator. For the avoidance of doubt, these tests do not negate the requirement to
produce a complete Power Park Module performance chart as specified in OC2.4.2.1
Voltage
Time
1 tap
10s
minimum
(ii)
Applied
Voltage
2%
Step
1% Time
10s
OC5.A.3.5 Figure 2 – Step injection sequence for voltage control tests
OC.A.3.5.7 In the case of OTSUA where the Bilateral Agreement specifies additional damping
facilities, additional testing to demonstrate these damping facilities may be required.
OC5.A.3.6.5 The recorded results (e.g. Finj, MW and control signals) should be sampled at a minimum
rate of 1 Hz to allow NGET to assess the plant performance from the initial transients
(seconds) to the final steady state conditions (5-15 minutes depending on the plant design).
This is not witnessed by NGET. The Generator shall supply the recordings including data to
NGET in an electronic spreadsheet format. Results shall be legible, identifiable by labelling,
and shall have appropriate scaling.
Full Frequency Response Testing Schedule Witnessed by NGET
OC5.A.3.6.6 The tests are to be conducted at a number of different Module Load Points (MLP). In the
case of a Power Park Module the module load points are conducted as shown below unless
agreed otherwise by NGET.
OC5.A.3.6.7 The tests are divided into the following two types;
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(i) Frequency response volume tests as per OC5.A.3.6. Figure 1. These tests consist of
frequency profile and ramp tests.
(ii) System islanding and step response tests as shown by OC5.A.3.6 Figure 2
OC5.A.3.6.8 There should be sufficient time allowed between tests for control systems to reach steady
state (depending on available power resource). Where the diagram states ‘HOLD’ the
current injection should be maintained until the Active Power (MW) output of the Power
Park Module has stabilised. All frequency response tests should be removed over the same
timescale for which they were applied. NGET may require repeat tests should the response
volume be affected by the available power, or if tests give unexpected results.
0.6
HOLD
0.4
Frequency (Hz)
HOLD
0.2
HOLD
0 10s 30s 60s 10s 10s 10s 0 10s 30s 60s
0
10s 10s 10s
HOLD
-0.2
HOLD
HOLD
-0.4
HOLD
HOLD
-0.6
-0.8
Response (MW)
+
Typical
HF Ramp
HF Ramp
HF Ramp
LF Ramp
LF Ramp
LF Ramp
LF Event
LF Event
Profile 1
Profile 2
+0.5Hz
+0.1Hz
+0.2Hz
-0.2Hz
-0.1Hz
-0.5Hz
Load
Point
MLP6 * * 1 2 3 * 4 *
MLP5 5 * * 6 * * 7 *
MLP4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 *
MLP3 15 * * * * * 16 17
MLP2 18 * * 19 20 21 * 22
MLP1 23 * * 24 25 * * 26
HOLD
HOLD
0.2
0 1s (G) 31s
0 2s (A,J) 32s
0
0 1s 0 30s
HOLD
-0.2 HOLD
-0.4
HOLD HOLD
-0.6
-0.5Hz (K)
-2Hz (A,J)
-0.8
Response (MW)
+
Typical
Load Point +2.0* +0.02 -0.2 +0.2 -0.5 +0.5 +0.6 -0.5 -2.0 + 0**
MLP6 BC1 BC2 L
MLP6 LFSM BC3 BC4
MLP5 A
MLP4 D/E F G H I J M
*
MLP4 LFSM N
MLP3
MLP2
MLP1 K
* This will generally be +2.0Hz unless an injection of this size causes a reduction in plant
output that takes the operating point below Designed Minimum Operating Level in which
case an appropriate injection should be calculated in accordance with the following:
For example 0.9Hz is needed to take an initial output 65% to a final output of 20%. If the
initial output was not 65% and the Designed Minimum Operating Level is not 20% then the
injected step should be adjusted accordingly as shown in the example given below
** Tests L and M in Figure 2 shall be conducted if in this range of tests the system frequency
feedback signal is replaced by the injection signal rather than the injection signal being
added to the system frequency signal. The tests will consist of monitoring the Power Park
Module in Frequency Sensitive Mode during normal system frequency variations without
applying any injection. Test N in Figure 2 shall be conducted in all cases. All three tests
should be conducted for a period of at least 10 minutes.
OC5.A.3.7 Fault Ride Through Testing
OC5.A.3.7.1 This section describes the procedure for conducting fault ride through tests on a single
Power Park Unit.
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OC5.A.3.7.2 The test circuit will utilise the full Power Park Unit with no exclusions (e.g. in the case of a
wind turbine it would include the full wind turbine structure) and shall be conducted with
sufficient resource available to produce at least 95% of the Registered Capacity of the
Power Park Unit. The test will comprise of a number of controlled short circuits applied to a
test network to which the Power Park Unit is connected, typically comprising of the Power
Park Unit transformer and a test impedance to shield the connected network from voltage
dips at the Power Park Unit terminals.
OC5.A.3.7.3 In each case the tests should demonstrate the minimum voltage at the Power Park Unit
terminals or High Voltage side of the Power Park Unit transformer which the Power Park
Unit can withstand for the length of time specified in OC5.A.3.7.5. Any test results provided
to NGET should contain sufficient data pre and post fault in order to determine steady state
values of all signals, and the power recovery timescales.
OC5.A.3.7.4 In addition to the signals outlined in OC5.A.1.2. the following signals from either the Power
Park Unit terminals or High Voltage side of the Power Park Unit transformer should be
provided for this test only:
(i) Phase voltages
(ii) Positive phase sequence and negative phase sequence voltages
(iii) Phase currents
(iv) Positive phase sequence and negative phase sequence currents
(v) Estimate of Power Park Unit negative phase sequence impedance
(vi) MW – Active Power at the generating unit.
(vii) MVAr – Reactive Power at the generating unit.
(viii) Mechanical Rotor Speed
(ix) Real / reactive, current / power reference as appropriate
(x) Fault ride through protection operation (e.g. a crowbar in the case of a doubly fed
induction generator)
(xi) Any other signals relevant to the control action of the fault ride through control deemed
applicable for model validation.
At a suitable frequency rate for fault ride through tests as agreed with NGET.
OC5.A.3.7.5 The tests should be conducted for the times and fault types indicated in OC5.A.3.7 Table 1.
3 Phase Phase to Phase 2 Phase to 1 Phase to Grid Code Ref
Earth Earth
0.14s 0.14s 0.14s 0.14s CC.6.3.15a
0.384s CC.6.3.15b
0.710s
2.5s
180.0s
Voltage
Time
1 tap
>10s
OC5.A.3.8 Figure 1 – Transformer tap sequence for reactive transfer tests
<=10s
Time
Active
Power
10% of
Change
Registered Capacity
Voltage
Time
1 tap
>10s
OC5.A.4.3 Figure 1 – Transformer tap sequence for reactive transfer tests
<=10s
Time
Active
Power
10% of
Change
Registered Capacity
Voltage
Time
1 tap
10s
minimum
(ii)
Applied
Voltage
2%
Step
1% Time
10s
OC5.A.4.4 Figure 2 – Step injection sequence for voltage control tests
OC5.A.4.5.5 The recorded results (e.g. Finj, MW and control signals) should be sampled at a minimum
rate of 1 Hz to allow NGET to assess the plant performance from the initial transients
(seconds) to the final steady state conditions (5-15 minutes depending on the plant design).
This is not witnessed by NGET. The DC Converter Station owner shall supply the
recordings including data to NGET in an electronic spreadsheet format. Results shall be
legible, identifiable by labelling, and shall have appropriate scaling.
Full Frequency Response Testing Schedule Witnessed by NGET
OC5.A.4.5.6 The tests are to be conducted at a number of different Module Load Points (MLP). In the
case of a DC Converter the module load points are conducted as shown below unless
agreed otherwise by NGET.
0.6
HOLD
0.4
Frequency (Hz)
HOLD
0.2
HOLD
0 10s 30s 60s 10s 10s 10s 0 10s 30s 60s
0
10s 10s 10s
HOLD
-0.2
HOLD
HOLD
-0.4
HOLD
HOLD
-0.6
-0.8
Response (MW)
+
Typical
_
HF Ramp
HF Ramp
HF Ramp
LF Ramp
LF Ramp
LF Ramp
LF Event
LF Event
Profile 1
Profile 2
+0.5Hz
+0.1Hz
+0.2Hz
-0.2Hz
-0.1Hz
-0.5Hz
Load
Point
MLP6 * * 1 2 3 * 4 *
MLP5 5 * * 6 * * 7 *
MLP4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 *
MLP3 15 * * * * * 16 17
MLP2 18 * * 19 20 21 * 22
MLP1 23 * * 24 25 * * 26
0.4
Frequency (Hz)
HOLD
HOLD
0.2
0 1s (G) 31s
0 2s (A,J) 32s
0
0 1s 0 30s
HOLD
-0.2 HOLD
-0.4
HOLD HOLD
-0.6
-0.5Hz (K)
-2Hz (A,J)
-0.8
Response (MW)
+
Typical
Load Point +2.0* +0.02 -0.2 +0.2 -0.5 +0.5 +0.6 -0.5 -2.0 + 0**
MLP6 BC1 BC2 L
MLP6 LFSM BC3 BC4
MLP5 A
MLP4 D/E F G H I J M
*
MLP4 LFSM N
MLP3
MLP2
MLP1 K
* This will generally be +2.0Hz unless an injection of this size causes a reduction in plant
output that takes the operating point below Designed Minimum Operating Level in which
case an appropriate injection should be calculated in accordance with the following:
For example 0.9Hz is needed to take an initial output 65% to a final output of 20%. If the
initial output was not 65% and the Designed Minimum Operating Level is not 20% then the
injected step should be adjusted accordingly as shown in the example given below
** Tests L and M in Figure 2 shall be conducted if in this range of tests the system frequency
feedback signal is replaced by the injection signal rather than the injection signal being
added to the system frequency signal. The tests will consist of monitoring the DC Converter
in Frequency Sensitive Mode during normal system frequency variations without applying
any injection. Test N in Figure 2 shall be conducted in all cases. All three tests should be
conducted for a period of at least 10 minutes.
DEMAND CONTROL
CONTENTS
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OC6.1.6 Connections between Large Power Stations and the National Electricity Transmission
System and between such Power Stations and a User System will not, as far as possible, be
disconnected by NGET pursuant to the provisions of OC6 insofar as that would interrupt supplies
(a) for the purposes of operation of the Power Station (including Start-Up and shutting down);
(b) for the purposes of keeping the Power Station in a state such that it could be Started-up
when it is off-Load for ordinary operational reasons; or
(c) for the purposes of compliance with the requirements of a Nuclear Site Licence.
Demand Control pursuant to this OC6 therefore applies subject to this exception.
OC6.3 SCOPE
OC6.3.1 OC6 applies to NGET and to Users which in OC6 means:
(a) Generators; and
(b) Network Operators.
It also applies to NGET in relation to Non-Embedded Customers.
OC6.3.2 Explanation
OC6.3.2.1 (a) Although OC6 does not apply to Suppliers, the implementation of Demand Control may
affect their Customers.
(b) In all situations envisaged in OC6, Demand Control is exercisable:
(i) by reference to a Network Operator's System; or
(ii) by NGET in relation to Non-Embedded Customers.
(c) Demand Control in all situations relates to the physical organisation of the Total System,
and not to any contractual arrangements that may exist.
OC6.3.2.2 (a) Accordingly, Demand Control will be exercisable with reference to, for example, five per
cent (or such other figure as may be utilised under OC6.5) tranches of Demand by a
Network Operator.
(b) For a Supplier, whose Customers may be spread throughout a number of User Systems
(and the National Electricity Transmission System), to split its Customers into five per
cent (or such other figure as may be utilised under OC6.5) tranches of Demand would not
result in Demand Control being implemented effectively on the Total System.
(c) Where Demand Control is needed in a particular area, NGET would not know which
Supplier to contact and (even if it were to) the resulting Demand Control implemented,
because of the diversity of contracts, may well not produce the required result.
OC6.3.2.3 (a) Suppliers should note, however, that, although implementation of Demand Control in
respect of their Customers is not exercisable by them, their Customers may be affected by
Demand Control.
(b) This will be implemented by Network Operators where the Customers are within User
Systems directly connected to the National Electricity Transmission System and by
NGET where they are Non-Embedded Customers.
each Network Operator will abide by the instructions of NGET, which should
specify whether a voltage reduction or Demand Disconnection stage is required;
or
(iii) if the instruction relates to less than 20 per cent of its total Demand, is in four
Demand Disconnection stages each of which can reasonably be expected to
deliver between four and six per cent Demand reduction,
each Network Operator will abide by the instructions of NGET with regard to Demand
reduction under OC6.5 without delay.
(b) The Demand reduction must be achieved within the Network Operator's System as far as
possible uniformly across all Grid Supply Points (unless otherwise specified in the
National Electricity Transmission System Warning - High Risk of Demand Reduction)
either by Customer voltage reduction or by Demand Disconnection.
(c) Demand Control initiated by voltage reduction shall be initiated as soon as possible but in
any event no longer than two minutes from the instruction being received from NGET, and
completed within 10 minutes of the instruction being received from NGET.
(d) Demand Control initiated by Demand Disconnection shall be initiated as soon as possible
but in any event no longer than two minutes from the instruction being received from NGET,
and completed within five minutes of the instruction being received from NGET.
(e) Each Network Operator must notify NGET in writing by calendar week 24 each year, for
the succeeding Financial Year onwards, whether Demand Control is to be implemented
either:
together with the magnitude of the voltage reduction stages (where applicable) and for
Demand Disconnection stages, the demand reduction anticipated. Thereafter, any
changes must be notified in writing to NGET at least 10 Business Days prior to the change
coming into effect.
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OC6.5.4 (a) Where NGET wishes to instruct a Demand reduction of more than 20 per cent of a
Network Operator's Demand (measured at the time the Demand reduction is required), it
shall, if it is able, issue a National Electricity Transmission System Warning - High Risk
of Demand Reduction to the Network Operator by 1600 hours on the previous day. The
warning will state the percentage level of Demand reduction that NGET may want to
instruct (measured at the time the Demand reduction is required).
(b) The National Electricity Transmission System Warning - High Risk of Demand
Reduction will specify the percentage of Demand reduction that NGET may require in
integral multiples of the percentage levels notified by Users under OC6.5.3(c) up to (and
including) 20 per cent and of five per cent above 20 per cent and will not relate to more than
40 per cent of Demand (measured at the time the Demand reduction is required) of the
Demand on the User System of a Network Operator.
(c) If NGET has issued the National Electricity Transmission System Warning - High Risk
of Demand Reduction by 1600 hours on the previous day, on receipt of it the relevant
Network Operator shall make available the percentage reduction in Demand specified for
use within the period of the National Electricity Transmission System Warning.
(d) If NGET has not issued the National Electricity Transmission System Warning - High
Risk of Demand Reduction by 1600 hours the previous day, but after that time, the
Network Operator shall make available as much of the required Demand reduction as it is
able, for use within the period of the National Electricity Transmission System Warning.
OC6.5.5 (a) If NGET has given a National Electricity Transmission System Warning - High Risk of
Demand Reduction to a Network Operator, and has issued it by 1600 hours on the
previous day, it can instruct the Network Operator to reduce its Demand by the
percentage specified in the National Electricity Transmission System Warning.
(b) NGET accepts that if it has not issued the National Electricity Transmission System
Warning - High Risk of Demand Reduction by 1600 hours on the previous day or if it has
issued it by 1600 hours on the previous day, but it requires a further percentage of Demand
reduction (which may be in excess of 40 per cent of the total Demand on the User System
of the Network Operator (measured at the time the Demand reduction is required) from
that set out in the National Electricity Transmission System Warning, it can only receive
an amount that can be made available at that time by the Network Operator.
(c) Other than with regard to the proviso, the provisions of OC6.5.3 shall apply to those
instructions.
OC6.5.6 Once a Demand reduction has been applied by a Network Operator at the instruction of NGET,
the Network Operator may interchange the Customers to whom the Demand reduction has
been applied provided that,
(i) the percentage of Demand reduction at all times within the Network Operator's System
does not change; and
(ii) at all times it is achieved within the Network Operator's System as far as possible
uniformly across all Grid Supply Points (unless otherwise specified in the National
Electricity Transmission System Warning - High Risk of Demand Reduction if one has
been issued),
until NGET instructs that Network Operator in accordance with OC6.
OC6.5.7 Each Network Operator will abide by the instructions of NGET with regard to the restoration of
Demand under OC6.5 without delay. It 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 2 minutes of the instruction being given by NGET.
Notes:
1. Data to be provided annually by week 24 to cover the following year.
OPERATIONAL LIAISON
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OC7.2 OBJECTIVE
The objectives of OC7 are:
OC7.2.1 To provide for the exchange of information so that the implications of an Operation and/or
Event can be considered, possible risks arising from it can be assessed and appropriate action
taken by the relevant party in order to maintain the integrity of the Total System. OC7 does not
seek to deal with any actions arising from the exchange of information, but merely with that
exchange.
OC7.2.2 To provide for types of National Electricity Transmission System Warnings which may be
issued by NGET.
OC7.2.3 To provide the framework for the information flow and discussion between NGET and certain
Users in relation to Integral Equipment Tests.
OC7.2.4 To provide the procedure to be followed in respect of Operational Switching in Scotland and
Offshore.
OC7.4 PROCEDURE
OC7.4.1 The term "Operation" means a scheduled or planned action relating to the operation of a
System (including an Embedded Power Station).
OC7.4.2 The term "Event" means an unscheduled or unplanned (although it may be anticipated)
occurrence on, or relating to, a System (including an Embedded Power Station) including,
without limiting that general description, faults, incidents and breakdowns and adverse weather
conditions being experienced.
OC7.4.3 The term "Operational Effect" means any effect on the operation of the relevant other System
which causes the National Electricity Transmission System or the Systems of the other User
or Users, as the case may be, 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.
OC7.4.4 References in this OC7 to a System of a User or User's System shall not include Embedded
Small Power Stations or Embedded Medium Power Stations, unless otherwise stated.
OC7.4.5 Requirement To Notify Operations
OC7.4.5.1 Operation On The National Electricity Transmission System
In the case of an Operation on the National Electricity Transmission System, which will have
(or may have) an Operational Effect on the System(s) of a User or Users, NGET will notify the
User or Users whose System(s) will, or may, in the reasonable opinion of NGET, be affected, in
accordance with OC7.
OC7.4.5.2 Operation On A User's System
In the case of an Operation on the System of a User which will have (or may have) an
Operational Effect on the National Electricity Transmission System (including an equivalent
to an Operation on the equivalent of a System of a User or other person connected to that
User's System which, via that User System, will or may have an Operational Effect on the
National Electricity Transmission System), the User will notify NGET in accordance with OC7.
Following notification by the User, NGET will notify any other User or Users on whose
System(s) the Operation will have, or may have, in the reasonable opinion of NGET, an
Operational Effect, in accordance with OC7 and will notify any Externally Interconnected
System Operator on whose System the Operation will have, or may have, in the reasonable
opinion of NGET, an Operational Effect, if it is required to do so by the relevant
Interconnection Agreement.
OC7.4.5.6 (a) A notification by NGET of an Operation under OC7.4.5.1 which has been caused by
another Operation (the "first Operation") or by an Event on a User's System, will describe
the Operation and will contain the information which NGET has been given in relation to the
first Operation or that Event by the User. The notification and any response to any
questions asked (other than in relation to the information which NGET is merely passing on
from a User) will be of sufficient detail to enable the recipient of the notification reasonably
to consider and assess the implications and risks arising from the Operation on the
National Electricity Transmission System and will include the name of the individual
reporting the Operation on behalf of NGET. The recipient may ask questions to clarify the
notification and NGET will, insofar as it is able, answer any questions raised, provided that
in relation to the information which NGET is merely passing on from a User, in answering
any question NGET will not pass on anything further than that which it has been told by the
User which has notified it.
(b) Where a User is reporting an Operation or an Event which itself has been caused by an
incident or scheduled or planned action affecting (but not on) its System, the notification to
NGET will contain the information which the User has been given by the person connected
to its System in relation to that incident or scheduled or planned action (which the User
must require, contractually or otherwise, the person connected to its System to give to it)
and NGET may pass on the information contained in the notification as provided in this
OC7.4.5.6.
NATIONAL ELECTRICITY OC7.4.8.5 Fax or Generators, Network All timescales when Insufficient generation Offers of increased availability from
TRANSMISSION other Suppliers, Operators, Non- at the time there is available to meet forecast Generators or DC Converter Station
WARNING – electronic Externally Interconected Embedded not a high risk of Demand plus Operating owners and Interconnector Users.
ELECTRICITY MARGIN means System Operators, DC Customers Demand reduction. Margin.
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NOTICE Converter Station owners Suppliers notify NGET of any
Primarily 1200 hours Notification that if not additional Customer Demand
onwards for a future improved Demand Management that they will initiate.
period. reduction may be
instructed.
NATIONAL ELECTRICITY OC7.4.8.6 Fax or Generators, All timescales where Insufficient generation Offers of increased availability from
TRANSMISSION other Suppliers, there is a high risk of available to meet forecast Generators or DC Converter Station
SYSTEM WARNING – electronic Network Operators, Demand Reduction. Demand plus Operating owners and Interconnector Users.
High risk of Demand means Non-Embedded Margin and/or a high risk of
Reduction Customers, Primarily 1200 hours Demand Reduction being Suppliers notify NGET of any
Externally Interconnected onwards for a future instructed. additional Customer Demand
System Operators, DC period Management that they will initiate.
Converter Station Owners (May be issued locally as
demand reduction risk only Specified Network Operators and
for circuit overloads) Non-Embedded Customers to
prepare their Demand Reduction
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arrangements and take actions as
necessary to enable compliance with
NGET instructions that may follow.
NATIONAL ELECTRICITY OC7.4.8.8 Fax/Teleph Generators, DC Converter Suppliers Control room time Risk of, widespread system Recipients take steps to warn
TRANSMISSION one or Station owners scales disturbance to whole or part operational staff and maintain plant or
SYSTEM WARNING – other Network Operators, Non- of the National Electricity apparatus such that they are best
Risk of System electronic Embedded Customers, Transmission System able to withstand the disturbance.
Disturbance means Externally Interconnected
System Operators who
APPENDIX 1 - NATIONAL ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
may be affected.
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OPERATING CODE NO. 8
(OC8)
SAFETY CO-ORDINATION
CONTENTS
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OC8.2 OBJECTIVE
OC8.2.1 The objective of OC8 is to achieve:
(i) Safety From The System when work on or near a System necessitates the provision
of Safety Precautions on another System on HV Apparatus up to a Connection
Point; and
(ii) Safety From The System when work is to be carried out at a User’s Site or a
Transmission Site (as the case may be) on equipment of the User or a Transmission
Licensee (as the case may be) where the work or equipment is near to HV Apparatus
on the Implementing Safety Co-ordinator’s System.
OC8.3 SCOPE
OC8.3.1 OC8 applies to NGET and to Users, which in OC8 means:
(a) Generators (including where undertaking OTSDUW);
(b) Network Operators; and
(c) Non-Embedded Customers.
In Scotland and Offshore OC8 also applies to Relevant Transmission Licensees.
The procedures for the establishment of safety co-ordination by NGET in relation to External
Interconnections are set out in Interconnection Agreements with relevant persons for the
External Interconnections.
OC8.4 PROCEDURE
OC8.4.1 Safety Co-Ordination In Respect Of The E&W Transmission Systems Or The Systems Of
E&W Users
OC8.4.1.1 OC8 Appendix 1, OC8A, applies when work is to be carried out on or near to the E&W
Transmission System or the Systems of E&W Users or when Safety Precautions are
required to be established on the E&W Transmission System or the Systems of E&W
Users when work is to be carried out on or near to the Scottish Transmission System or
the Systems of Scottish Users.
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OC8A.2 OBJECTIVE
OC8A.2.1 The objective of OC8A is to achieve:-
(i) Safety From The System when work on or near a System necessitates the provision
of Safety Precautions on another System on HV Apparatus up to a Connection
Point (or, in the case of OTSUA, Transmission Interface Point); and
(ii) Safety From The System when work is to be carried out at an E&W User’s Site or a
Transmission Site (as the case may be) on equipment of the User or the Relevant
E&W Transmission Licensee (as the case may be) where the work or equipment is
near to HV Apparatus on the Implementing Safety Co-ordinator’s System.
OC8A.4 PROCEDURE
OC8A.4.1 Approval Of Local Safety Instructions
OC8A.4.1.1 (a) In accordance with the timing requirements of its Bilateral Agreement, each E&W
User will supply to the Relevant E&W Transmission Licensee a copy of its Local
Safety Instructions relating to its side of the Connection Point at each Connection
Site, or in the case of OTSUA a copy of its Local Safety Instructions relating to its
side of the Transmission Interface Point at each Transmission Interface Site.
(b) In accordance with the timing requirements of each Bilateral Agreement, the Relevant
E&W Transmission Licensee will supply to each E&W User a copy of its Local Safety
Instructions relating to the Transmission side of the Connection Point at each
Connection Site, or in the case of OTSUA a copy of its Local Safety Instructions
relating to the Transmission side of the Transmission Interface Point at each
Transmission Interface Site.
(c) Prior to connection the Relevant E&W Transmission Licensee and the E&W User
must have approved each other's relevant Local Safety Instructions in relation to
Isolation and Earthing.
OC8A.4.1.2 Either party may require that the Isolation and/or Earthing provisions in the other party’s
Local Safety Instructions affecting the Connection Site (or, in the case of OTSUA,
Transmission Interface Site) should be made more stringent in order that approval of the
other party’s Local Safety Instructions can be given. Provided these requirements are not
unreasonable, the other party will make such changes as soon as reasonably practicable.
These changes may need to cover the application of Isolation and/or Earthing at a place
remote from the Connection Site (or, in the case of OTSUA, Transmission Interface Site),
depending upon the System layout. Approval may not be withheld because the party
required to approve reasonably believes the provisions relating to Isolation and/or Earthing
are too stringent.
OC8A.4.1.3 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 OC8A.4.1.2 apply.
RISSP NUMBER
PART 1
Safety Precautions have been established by the Implementing Safety Co-ordinator (or by another User on that User's
System connected to the Implementing Safety Co-ordinator's System) to achieve (in so far as it is possible from that side of
the Connection Point/Transmission Interface Point) Safety From The System on the following HV Apparatus on the
Requesting Safety Co-ordinator's System: [State identity - name(s) and, where applicable, identification of the HV circuit(s)
up to the Connection Point/Transmission Interface Point]:
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Further Safety precautions required on the Requesting Safety Co-ordinator’s System as notified by the Implementing
Safety Co-ordinator.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
(a) ISOLATION
[State the Location(s) at which Isolation has been established (whether on the Implementing Safety Co-ordinator's System
or on the System of another User connected to the Implementing Safety Co-ordinator's System). For each Location,
identify each point of Isolation. For each point of Isolation, state the means by which the Isolation has been achieved, and
whether, immobilised and Locked, Caution Notice affixed, other safety procedures applied, as appropriate.]
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
(b) EARTHING
[State the Location(s) at which Earthing has been established (whether on the Implementing Safety Co-ordinator's System
or on the System of another User connected to the Implementing Safety Co-ordinator's System). For each Location,
identify each point of Earthing. For each point of Earthing, state the means by which Earthing has been achieved, and
whether, immobilised and Locked, other safety procedures applied, as appropriate].
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
1.3 ISSUE
2.1 CANCELLATION
Safety Precautions have been established by the Implementing Safety Co-ordinator (or by another User on that User's
System connected to the Implementing Safety Co-ordinator's System) to achieve (in so far as it is possible from that side of
the Connection Point/Transmission Interface Point) Safety From The System on the following HV Apparatus on the
Requesting Safety Co-ordinator's System: [State identity - name(s) and, where applicable, identification of the HV circuit(s)
up to the Connection Point/Transmission Interface Point]:
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Recording of notification given to the Requesting Safety Co-ordinator concerning further Safety Precautions required on the
Requesting Safety Co-ordinator’s System.
(a) ISOLATION
[State the Location(s) at which Isolation has been established (whether on the Implementing Safety Co-ordinator's System
or on the System of another User connected to the Implementing Safety Co-ordinator's System). For each Location,
identify each point of Isolation. For each point of Isolation, state the means by which the Isolation has been achieved, and
whether, immobilised and Locked, Caution Notice affixed, other safety procedures applied, as appropriate.]
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
(b) EARTHING
[State the Location(s) at which Earthing has been established (whether on the Implementing Safety Co-ordinator's System
or on the System of another User connected to the Implementing Safety Co-ordinator's System). For each Location,
identify each point of Earthing. For each point of Earthing, state the means by which Earthing has been achieved, and
whether, immobilised and Locked, other safety procedures applied, as appropriate].
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
1.3 ISSUE
2.1 CANCELLATION
l have received confirmation from _________________________________________ (name of the Requesting Safety Co-
ordinator) at ________________________________________ (location) that the Safety Precautions set out in paragraph 1.2
are no longer required and accordingly the RISSP is cancelled.
NGSC Number:
National Grid Safety Circular ..........................
(NGSC)
Date:
RISSP prefixes - Issue x Issued By:
Example
Pursuant to the objectives of The Grid Code, Operating Code 8A1 - Safety Co-ordination, this circular will be
used in relation to all cross boundary safety management issues with the Relevant E&W Transmission
Licensee customers. Of particular note will be the agreed prefixes for the Record of Inter System Safety
Precautions (RISSP) documents.
Equipment Identification………………………………….………………………………………………………………………
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Work to be done
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Primary Earths
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Actions taken to avoid Danger by draining, venting, purging and containment or dissipation of stored energy*
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Further precautions to be taken during the course of the work to avoid System derived hazards*
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State whether this Permit for Work must be personally retained yes no
Issued (Signed)
Competent Person
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OC8B.2 OBJECTIVE
OC8B.2.1 The objective of OC8B is to achieve:-
(i) Safety From The System when work on or near a System necessitates the provision of
Safety Precautions on another System on HV Apparatus up to a Connection Point
(or, in the case of OTSUA, Transmission Interface Point); and
(ii) Safety From The System when work is to be carried out at a Scottish User’s Site or a
Transmission Site (as the case may be) on equipment of the Scottish User or the
Relevant Scottish Transmission Licensee (as the case may be) where the work or
equipment is near to HV Apparatus on the Implementing Safety Co-ordinator’s
System.
OC8B.2.2 A flow chart, set out in OC8B Appendix C, illustrates the process utilised in OC8B to achieve
the objective set out in OC8B.2.1. In the case of a conflict between the flow chart and the
provisions of the written text of OC8B, the written text will prevail.
OC8B.3 SCOPE
OC8B.3.1 OC8B applies to NGET, Relevant Scottish Transmission Licensees and to Scottish
Users, which in OC8 means:-
(a) Generators (including where undertaking OTSDUW);
(b) Network Operators; and
(c) Non-Embedded Customers.
The procedures for the establishment of safety co-ordination by NGET in relation to External
Interconnections are set out in Interconnection Agreements with relevant persons for the
External Interconnections.
OC8B.4 PROCEDURE
OC8B.4.1 Approval Of Safety Rules
OC8B.4.1.1 (a) In accordance with the timing requirements of its Bilateral Agreement, each Scottish
User will supply to the Relevant Scottish Transmission Licensee a copy of its Safety
Rules relating to its side of the Connection Point at each Connection Site or in the
case of OTSUA a copy of its Local Safety Instructions relating to its side of the
Transmission Interface Point at each Transmission Interface Site.
(b) In accordance with the timing requirements of each Bilateral Agreement the Relevant
Scottish Transmission Licensee will supply to each Scottish User a copy of its
Safety Rules relating to the Transmission side of the Connection Point at each
Connection Site or in the case of OTSUA a copy of its Local Safety Instructions
relating to the Transmission side of the Transmission Interface Point at each
Transmission Interface Site.
(c) Prior to connection the Relevant Scottish Transmission Licensee and the Scottish
User must have approved each other’s relevant Safety Rules in relation to Isolation
and Earthing.
Part 1
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
(a) ISOLATION
State the Locations(s) at which Isolation has been established on the Implementing
Safety Co-ordinator's System. For each Location, identify each point of Isolation. For
each point of Isolation state, the means by which the Isolation has been achieved, and
whether, immobilised and Locked, Caution Notice affixed, other Safety Precautions
applied, as appropriate.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
State the Locations(s) at which Earthing has been established on the Implementing
Safety Co-ordinator's System. For each Location, identify each point of Earthing. For
each point of Earthing state, the means by which the Earthing has been achieved, and
whether, immobilised and Locked, other Safety Precautions applied, as appropriate.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
1.3 ISSUE
PART 2
2.1 CANCELLATION
PART 1
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
(a) ISOLATION
State the Location(s) at which isolation has been established on the Implementing
Safety Co-ordinator's System. For each Location, identify each point of Isolation. For
each point of Isolation state, the means by which the Isolation has been achieved, and
whether, immobilised and Locked, Caution Notice affixed, other Safety Precautions
applied, as appropriate.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
State the Location(s) at which Earthing has been established on the Implementing
Safety Co-ordinator's System. For each Location, identify each point of Earthing. For
each point of Earthing state, the means by which the Earthing has been achieved, and
whether, immobilised and Locked, other Safety Precautions applied, as appropriate.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
1.3 ISSUE
PART 2
2.1 CANCELLATION
Not Used
1. ISSUE
To …………………………………………………………………………..………………….……………………………..
The following High Voltage Apparatus has been made safe in accordance with the Operational Safety Rules for the work detailed on
this Permit-to-Work to proceed:
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Other precautions (see Operational Safety Rules 3.2.1(b), 4.6.2(c) and 5.5.3), and any special instructions:
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Circuit Identification Issued: Colour …...…………. No. of wristlets …….………..… No. of step bolts ………..………
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2. RECEIPT
I accept responsibility for carrying out the work on the Apparatus detailed on this Permit-to-Work, applying additional earths as
necessary. No attempt will be made by me, or by the persons under my charge, to work on any other Apparatus.
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3. CLEARANCE
All persons under my control have been withdrawn and warned that it is no longer safe to work on the Apparatus detailed on this
Permit-to Work.
All gear, tools and additional earths have/have not* been removed. The works is/is not* complete.
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4. CANCELLATION
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2. (i) PRECAUTIONS TAKEN TO ACHIEVE SAFETY FROM THE SYSTEM: State points at which Plant/Apparatus has been
Isolated and specify position(s) of Earthing Devices applied. State actions taken to avoid Danger by draining, venting,
purging and containment or dissipation of stored energy.
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(ii) FURTHER PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING THE COURSE OF WORK TO AVOID SYSTEM DERIVED HAZARDS
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This Permit for Work must only be transferred under the Personal Supervision of a Senior Authorised
Person* ………………………………………..
Signed …………………………………………. being a Senior Authorised Person. Time: ……….. Date: …………….
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3. ISSUE
(i) Key Safe Key (No.)* …..….. (ii) Earthing Schedule* …….... (iii) Portable Drain Earths (No. off)* ………………
(iv) Selected Person’s Report (No.)* ………………….. (v) Circuit Identification Flags (No. off)* ……………………
for the issue of this Permit for Work Time: ……… Date: ………………
4. RECEIPT
I understand and accept my responsibilities under the ScottishPower Safety Rules as recipient of this Permit for Work and
acknowledge receipt of the items in Section 3.
being a Competent Person in the employ of Firm/Dept …………………………………… Time ………. Date …………
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TRANSFER RECORD
†Signature of Person receiving re-issued Document in accordance with conditions detailed in Section 4.
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5. CLEARANCE: I certify that all persons working under this Permit for Work have been withdrawn from, and warned not to work
on, the Plant/Apparatus in Section 1. All gears, tools, Drain Earths and loose material have been removed and guards and
access doors have been replaced, except for:
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6. CANCELLATION: I certify that all items issued under Section 3 have been accounted for and the Control
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CONTINGENCY PLANNING
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OC9.2 OBJECTIVE
The overall objectives of OC9 are:
OC9.2.1 To achieve, as far as possible, restoration of the Total System and associated Demand in
the shortest possible time, taking into account Power Station capabilities, including
Embedded Generating Units, External Interconnections and the operational constraints
of the Total System.
OC9.2.2 To achieve the Re-Synchronisation of parts of the Total System which have become Out
of Synchronism with each other.
OC9.2.3 To ensure that communication routes and arrangements are available to enable senior
management representatives of NGET and Users, who are authorised to make binding
decisions on behalf of NGET or the relevant User, as the case may be, to communicate with
each other in the situation described in OC9.1.3.
OC9.2.4 To describe the role that in respect of Scottish Transmission Systems, Relevant Scottish
Transmission Licensees may have in the restoration processes as detailed in the relevant
OC9 De-Synchronised Island Procedures and Local Joint Restoration Plans.
OC9.2.5 To identify and address as far as possible the events and processes necessary to enable the
restoration of the Total System, after a Total Shutdown or Partial Shutdown. This is likely
to require the following key processes to be implemented, typically, but not necessarily, in the
order given below:
OC9.3 SCOPE
OC9.3.1 OC9 applies to NGET and to Users, which in OC9 means:-
(a) Generators;
(b) Network Operators; and
(c) Non-Embedded Customers.
OC9.3.2 The procedure for the establishment of emergency support/contingency planning between
NGET and Externally Interconnected System Operators is set out in the Interconnection
Agreement with each Externally Interconnected System Operator.
OC9.3.3 In respect of Scottish Transmission Systems, OC9.4 and OC9.5 also apply to Relevant
Scottish Transmission Licensees.
Following determination by NGET pursuant to its obligations under the BSC that the Market
Suspension Threshold has been met, or deemed to have been met, NGET shall (as soon
as practicable) inform the BSCCo of that time and date at which the Market Suspension
Threshold was met, or deemed to have been met, and the BSCCo will determine the
Settlement Period in accordance with the provisions of the BSC with effect from which the
Balancing Mechanism will be suspended.
Should NGET determine that the Total System is capable of returning to normal operation
without meeting the Market Suspension Threshold, NGET will follow the procedure given
in OC9.4.7.9.
The Black Start will conclude with effect from the time and date determined in accordance
with OC9.4.7.10.
In respect of Scottish Transmission Systems, in exceptional circumstances, as specified in
the Local Joint Restoration Plan, SPT or SHETL, may invoke such Local Joint
Restoration Plan for its own Transmission System and Scottish Offshore Transmission
Systems connected to it and operate within its provisions.
OC9.4.7 Black Start
OC9.4.7.1 The procedure necessary for a recovery from a Total Shutdown or Partial Shutdown is
known as a "Black Start". The procedure for a Partial Shutdown is the same as that for a
Total Shutdown except that it applies only to a part of the Total System. It should be
remembered that a Partial Shutdown may affect parts of the Total System which are not
themselves shutdown.
(b) Black Start following a Partial Shutdown where the Balancing Mechanism has not
been suspended
During a Black Start situation where the Balancing Mechanism has not been suspended,
instructions in relation to Black Start Stations and to Network Operators which are part of
an invoked Local Joint Restoration Plan will (unless NGET specifies otherwise) be deemed
to be Emergency Instructions under BC2.9.2.2 (iv) and will recognise any differing Black
Start operational capabilities (however termed) set out in the relevant Ancillary Services
Agreement in preference to the declared operational capability as registered pursuant to
BC1 (or as amended from time to time in accordance with the BC). For the purposes of
these instructions the Black Start will be an emergency circumstance under BC2.9.
In Scotland, Gensets that are not at Black Start Stations, but which are part of an invoked
Local Joint Restoration Plan, may be instructed in accordance with the provisions of that
Local Joint Restoration Plan.
(c) If during the Demand restoration process any Genset cannot, because of the Demand
being experienced, keep within its safe operating parameters, the Generator shall, unless a
Local Joint Restoration Plan is in operation, inform NGET. NGET will, where possible,
either instruct Demand to be altered or will re-configure the National Electricity
Transmission System or will instruct a User to re-configure its System in order to alleviate
the problem being experienced by the Generator. If a Local Joint Restoration Plan is in
operation, then the arrangements set out therein shall apply. However, NGET accepts that
any decision to keep a Genset operating, if outside its safe operating parameters, is one for
the Generator concerned alone and accepts that the Generator may change generation on
that Genset if it believes it is necessary for safety reasons (whether relating to personnel or
Plant and/or Apparatus). If such a change is made without prior notice, then the Generator
shall inform NGET as soon as reasonably practical (unless a Local Joint Restoration Plan
is in operation in which case the arrangements set out therein shall apply).
For the avoidance of doubt, until resumption of the Balancing Mechanism, NGET is likely to
continue to issue Emergency Instructions in accordance with BC2.9.
Users shall use reasonable endeavours to submit Physical notifications ten hours prior to
the start of the Settlement Period determined by the BSC Panel in accordance with
paragraph G3.1.2(d)(i) of the BSC and as notified by NGET to Users, in preparation for a
return to normal operations.
In the event that the Balancing Mechanism has not been suspended and NGET has
determined that the Total System has returned to normal operation, NGET shall inform
Users and the BSCCo as soon as possible of the time and date at which (in NGET’s
determination) the Total System returned to normal operation.
(a) Where the Balancing Mechanism was suspended, the start of the Settlement Period
that the Balancing Mechanism resumed normal operation, as determined by the BSC
Panel and notified by the BSCCo in accordance with the provisions of the BSC; or
(b) Where the Balancing Mechanism was not suspended, the end of the Settlement
Period determined and notified by the BSCCo (in accordance with the provisions of the
BSC) and corresponding to the time and date that NGET determined that the Total System
had returned to normal operation.
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OC10.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of OC10 is to facilitate the provision of more detailed information, in writing, of
Significant Incidents which were initially orally reported under OC7 and to enable joint
investigations to take place if NGET and the relevant Users agree.
OC10.3 SCOPE
OC10.3.1 OC10 applies to NGET and to Users, which in OC10 means:-
(a) Generators (other than those which only have Embedded Small Power Stations and/or
Embedded Medium Power Stations);
(b) Network Operators;
(c) Non-Embedded Customers; and
(d) DC Converter Station owners.
The procedure for Event information supply between NGET and Externally Interconnected
System Operators is set out in the Interconnection Agreement with each Externally
Interconnected System Operator.
OC10.4 PROCEDURE
OC10.4.1 Reporting
OC10.4.1.1 Written Reporting Of Events By Users To NGET
In the case of an Event which was initially reported by a User to NGET orally and subsequently
determined by NGET to be a Significant Incident, and accordingly notified by NGET to a User
pursuant to OC7, the User will give a written report to NGET, in accordance with OC10. NGET
will not pass on this report to other affected Users but may use the information contained therein
in preparing a report under OC10 to another User (or in a report which NGET is required to
submit under an Interconnection Agreement) in relation to a Significant Incident (or its
equivalent under an Interconnection Agreement or STC) on the National Electricity
Transmission System which has been caused by (or exacerbated by) the Significant Incident
on the User's System.
OC10.4.1.2 Written Reporting Of Events By NGET To Users
In the case of an Event which was initially reported by NGET to a User orally and subsequently
determined by the User to be a Significant Incident, and accordingly notified by the User to
NGET pursuant to OC7, NGET will give a written report to the User, in accordance with OC10.
The User will not pass on the report to other affected Users but:
MATTERS, IF APPLICABLE TO THE SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT AND TO THE RELEVANT USER (OR
NGET, AS THE CASE MAY BE) TO BE INCLUDED IN A WRITTEN REPORT GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE
WITH OC10.4.1 AND OC10.4.2
2. Location.
3. Plant and/or Apparatus directly involved (and not merely affected by the Event).
5. Demand (in MW) and/or generation (in MW) interrupted and duration of interruption.
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OC11.2 OBJECTIVE
OC11.2.1 The overall objective of OC11 is to ensure, so far as possible, the safe and effective
operation of the Total System and to reduce the risk of human error faults by requiring, in
certain circumstances, that the numbering and nomenclature of User's HV Apparatus and
OTSDUW HV Apparatus shall be in accordance with the system used from time to time by
NGET.
OC11.3 SCOPE
OC11.3.1 OC11 applies to NGET and to Users, which in OC11 means:-
(a) Generators;
(b) Generators undertaking OTSDUW;
(c) Network Operators;
(d) Non-Embedded Customers; and
(e) DC Converter Station owners.
OC11.4 PROCEDURE
OC11.4.1.1 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 Connection Point (and in the case of OTSDUW,
where there is a Connection Point or an Interface Point). For the avoidance of doubt,
where a site is owned by NGET (in England and Wales) or a Relevant Transmission
Licensee (in Scotland or Offshore) but occupied by a User (as aforesaid), the site is a User
Site.
OC11.4.1.2 The term "Transmission Site" means a site owned (or occupied pursuant to a lease, licence
or other agreement) by NGET (in England and Wales) or by a Relevant Transmission
Licensee (in Scotland or Offshore) in which there is a Connection Point (or in the case of
OTSDUW, an Interface Point). For the avoidance of doubt, where a site is owned by a User
but occupied by NGET (in England and Wales) or a Relevant Transmission Licensee (in
Scotland or Offshore)(as aforesaid), the site is an Transmission Site.
SYSTEM TESTS
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OC12.2 OBJECTIVE
The overall objectives of OC12 are:
OC12.2.1 to ensure, so far as possible, that System Tests proposed to be carried out either by:
(a) a User (or certain persons in respect of Systems Embedded within a Network Operator’s
System) which may have an effect on the Total System or any part of the Total System (in
addition to that User's System) including the National Electricity Transmission System;
or
(b) by NGET which may have an effect on the Total System or any part of the Total System
(in addition to the National Electricity Transmission System)
do not threaten the safety of either their personnel or the general public, cause minimum threat to
the security of supplies and to the integrity of Plant and/or Apparatus, and cause minimum
detriment to NGET and Users;
OC12.2.2 to set out the procedures to be followed for establishing and reporting System Tests.
OC12.3 SCOPE
OC12 applies to NGET and to Users, which in OC12 means:-
(a) Generators other than in respect of Embedded Medium Power Stations and Embedded
Small Power Stations (and the term Generator in OC12 shall be constructed accordingly);
(b) Network Operators;
(c) Non-Embedded Customers; and
(d) DC Converter Station owners other than in respect of Embedded DC Converter
Stations.
The procedure for the establishment of System Tests on the National Electricity Transmission
System, with Externally Interconnected System Operators which do not affect any User, is
set out in the Interconnection Agreement with each Externally Interconnected System
Operator. The position of Externally Interconnected System Operators and Interconnector
Users is also referred to in OC12.4.2.
OC12.3.2 Each Network Operator will liaise within NGET as necessary in those instances where an
Embedded Person intends to perform a System Test which may have an effect on the Total
System or any part of the Total System (in addition to that Generator’s or other User’s
System) including the National Electricity Transmission System. NGET is not required to deal
with such persons.
OC12.3.3 Each Network Operator shall be responsible for co-ordinating with the Embedded Person or such
other person and assessing the effect ofany System Tests upon:
OC12.4 PROCEDURE
OC12.4.1 Proposal Notice
OC12.4.1.1 Where a User (or in the case of a Network Operator, a person in respect of Systems
Embedded within its System, as the case may be) has decided that it would like to undertake a
System Test it shall submit a notice (a "Proposal Notice”) to NGET at least twelve months in
advance of the date it would like to undertake the proposed System Test.
OC12.4.1.2 The Proposal Notice shall be in writing and shall contain details of the nature and purpose of the
proposed System Test and shall indicate the extent and situation of the Plant and/or Apparatus
involved.
OC12.4.1.3 If NGET is of the view that the information set out in the Proposal Notice is insufficient, it will
contact the person who submitted the Proposal Notice (the "Test Proposer") as soon as
reasonably practicable, with a written request for further information. NGET will not be required
to do anything under OC12 until it is satisfied with the details supplied in the Proposal Notice or
pursuant to a request for further information.
OC12.4.1.4 If NGET wishes to undertake a System Test, NGET shall be deemed to have received a
Proposal Notice on that System Test
OC12.4.1.5 Where, under OC12, NGET is obliged to notify or contact the Test Proposer, NGET will not be
so obliged where it is NGET that has proposed the System Test. Users and the Test Panel,
where they are obliged under OC12 to notify, send reports to or otherwise contact both NGET
and the Test Proposer, need only do so once where NGET is the proposer of the System Test.
OC12.4.2 Preliminary Notice And Establishment Of Test Panel
OC12.4.2.1 Using the information supplied to it under OC12.4.1 NGET will determine, in its reasonable
estimation, which Users, other than the Test Proposer, may be affected by the proposed
System Test. If NGET determines, in its reasonable estimation, that an Externally
Interconnected System Operator and/or Interconnector User (or Externally Interconnected
System Operators and/or Interconnector Users) may be affected by the proposed System
Test, then (provided that the Externally Interconnected System Operator and/or
Interconnector User (or each Externally Interconnected System Operator and/or
Interconnector User where there is more than one affected) undertakes to all the parties to the
Grid Code to be bound by the provisions of the Grid Code for the purposes of the System Test)
for the purposes of the remaining provisions of this OC12, that Externally Interconnected
System Operator and/or Interconnector User (or each of those Externally Interconnected
System Operators and/or Interconnector Users) will be deemed to be a User and references
to the Total System or to the Plant and/or Apparatus of a User will be deemed to include a
reference to the Transmission or distribution System and Plant and/or Apparatus of that
Externally Interconnected System Operator and/or Interconnector User or (as the case may
be) those Externally Interconnected System Operators and/or Interconnector Users. In the
event that the Externally Interconnected System Operator and/or Interconnector User (or
any of the Externally Interconnected System Operators and/or Interconnector Users where
there is more than one affected) refuses to so undertake, then the System Test will not take
place.
OC12.4.2.2 NGET will appoint a person to co-ordinate the System Test (a "Test Co-ordinator") as soon as
reasonably practicable after it has, or is deemed to have, received a Proposal Notice and in any
event prior to the distribution of the Preliminary Notice referred to below. The Test Co-
ordinator shall act as Chairman of the Test Panel and shall be an ex-officio member of the Test
Panel.
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(a) Where NGET decides, in its reasonable opinion, that the National Electricity
Transmission System will or may be significantly affected by the proposed System Test,
then the Test Co-ordinator will be a suitably qualified person nominated by NGET after
consultation with the Test Proposer and the Users identified under OC12.4.2.1.
(b) Where NGET decides, in its reasonable opinion, that the National Electricity
Transmission System will not be significantly affected by the proposed System Test, then
the Test Co-ordinator will be a suitably qualified person nominated by the Test Proposer
after consultation with NGET.
(c) NGET will, as soon as reasonably practicable after it has received, or is deemed to have
received, a Proposal Notice, contact the Test Proposer where the Test Co-ordinator is to
be a person nominated by the Test Proposer and invite it to nominate a person as Test
Co-ordinator. If the Test Proposer is unable or unwilling to nominate a person within
seven days of being contacted by NGET then the proposed System Test will not take place.
OC12.4.2.3 NGET will notify all Users identified by it under OC12.4.2.1 of the proposed System Test by a
notice in writing (a "Preliminary Notice”) and will send a Preliminary Notice to the Test
Proposer. The Preliminary Notice will contain:
(a) the details of the nature and purpose of the proposed System Test, the extent and situation
of the Plant and/or Apparatus involved and the identity of the Users identified by NGET
under OC12.4.2.1 and the identity of the Test Proposer;
(b) an invitation to nominate within one month a suitably qualified representative (or
representatives, if the Test Co-ordinator informs NGET that it is appropriate for a particular
User including the Test Proposer) to be a member of the Test Panel for the proposed
System Test;
(c) the name of the NGET representative (or representatives) on the Test Panel for the
proposed System Test; and
(d) the name of the Test Co-ordinator and whether he was nominated by the Test Proposer
or by NGET.
OC12.4.2.4 The Preliminary Notice will be sent within one month of the later of either the receipt by NGET
of the Proposal Notice, or of the receipt of any further information requested by NGET under
OC12.4.1.3. Where NGET is the proposer of the System Test, the Preliminary Notice will be
sent within one month of the proposed System Test being formulated.
OC12.4.2.5 Replies to the invitation in the Preliminary Notice to nominate a representative to be a member
of the Test Panel must be received by NGET within one month of the date on which the
Preliminary Notice was sent to the User by NGET. Any User which has not replied within that
period will not be entitled to be represented on the Test Panel. If the Test Proposer does not
reply within that period, the proposed System Test will not take place and NGET will notify all
Users identified by it under OC12.4.2.1 accordingly.
OC12.4.2.6 NGET will, as soon as possible after the expiry of that one month period, appoint the nominated
persons to the Test Panel and notify all Users identified by it under OC12.4.2.1 and the Test
Proposer, of the composition of the Test Panel.
OC12.4.3 Test Panel
OC12.4.3.1 A meeting of the Test Panel will take place as soon as possible after NGET has notified all
Users identified by it under OC12.4.2.1 and the Test Proposer of the composition of the Test
Panel, and in any event within one month of the appointment of the Test Panel.
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BC1.2 OBJECTIVE
The procedure for the submission of BM Unit Data and/or Generating Unit Data is intended
to enable NGET to assess which BM Units and Generating Units are expected to be
operating in order that NGET can ensure (so far as possible) the integrity of the National
Electricity Transmission System, and the security and quality of supply.
Where reference is made in this BC1 to Generating Units (unless otherwise stated) it only
applies:
(a) to each Generating Unit which forms part of the BM Unit of a Cascade Hydro
Scheme; and
(b) at an Embedded Exemptable Large Power Station where the relevant Bilateral
Agreement specifies that compliance with BC1 is required:
(i) to each Generating Unit, or
(ii) to each Power Park Module where the Power Station comprises Power Park
Modules.
BC1.3 SCOPE
BC1 applies to NGET and to Users, which in this BC1 means:-
(a) BM Participants;
(b) Externally Interconnected System Operators; and
(c) Network Operators.
for a change greater than 300MW and less than 1000MW 50MW per minute;
unless prior arrangements have been discussed and agreed with NGET. This limitation is not
intended to limit the Run-Up or Run-Down Rates provided as Dynamic Parameters.
An example of the format of Physical Notification is shown below. The convention to be
applied is that where it is proposed that the BM Unit will be importing, the Physical
Notification is negative.
From To
Data Name BMU name Time From
level Time To Level
(MW) MW)
PN , TAGENT , BMUNIT01 , 2001-11-03 06:30 , 77 , 2001-11-03 07:00 , 100
PN , TAGENT , BMUNIT01 , 2001-11-03 07:00 , 100 , 2001-11-03 07:12 , 150
PN , TAGENT , BMUNIT01 , 2001-11-03 07:12 , 150 , 2001-11-03 07:30 , 175
A linear interpolation will be assumed between the Physical Notification From and To
levels specified for the BM Unit by the BM Participant.
For each BM Unit A series of MW figures and associated times, which describe the MW
(optional) levels to be deducted from the Physical Notification of a BM Unit to
determine a resultant operating level to which the Dynamic
Parameters associated with that BM Unit apply.
From To
Data Name BMU name Time From level Time To level
(MW) (MW)
QPN , TAGENT , BMUNIT04 , 2001-11-03 06:30 , -200 , 2001-11-03 07:00 , -220
QPN , TAGENT , BMUNIT04 , 2001-11-03 07:00 , -220 , 2001-11-03 07:18 , -245
QPN , TAGENT , BMUNIT04 , 2001-11-03 07:18 , -245 , 2001-11-03 07:30 , -300
A linear interpolation will be assumed between the QPN From and To levels specified for the
BM Unit by the BM Participant.
From To
Data Name BMU name Time From
level Time To level
(MW) (MW)
MEL , TAGENT , BMUNIT01 , 2001-11-03 05:00 , 410 , 2001-11-03 09:35 , 410
MEL , TAGENT , BMUNIT01 , 2001-11-03 09:35 , 450 , 2001-11-03 12:45 , 450
For each BM Unit for each Up to 10 Bid-Offer Pairs as defined in the BSC.
Settlement Period:
0MW to 150MW /
151MW to 250MW / /
251MW to 300MW / /
301MW to 400MW / / /
401MW to 450MW / / /
451MW to 550MW / / / /
BM Unit Name
Power Park Module [unique identifier]
POWER PARK POWER PARK UNITS
UNIT AVAILABILITY Type A Type B Type C Type D
Description
(Make/Model)
Number of units
Power Park Module [unique identifier]
POWER PARK POWER PARK UNITS
UNIT AVAILABILITY Type A Type B Type C Type D
Description
(Make/Model)
Number of units
BC1.A.1.8.2 In the absence of the correct submission of a Power Park Module Availability Matrix the
last submitted (or deemed submitted) Power Park Module Availability Matrix shall be
taken to be the Power Park Module Availability Matrix submitted hereunder.
BC1.A.1.8.3 NGET will rely on the Power Park Units, Power Park Modules and BM Units 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 BM Unit.
BC1.A.1.8.4 Subject as provided in PC.A.3.2.4 any changes to Power Park Module or BM Unit
configuration, or availability of Power Park Units which affects the information set out in the
Power Park Module Availability Matrix must be notified immediately to NGET in
accordance with the relevant provisions of BC1. Initial notification may be by telephone. In
some circumstances, such as a significant re-configuration of a Power Park Module due to
an unplanned outage, a revised Power Park Module Availability Matrix must be supplied
on NGET's request.
Target Data
Release Time Period Start Time Period End Time
02:00 02:00 D0 05:00 D+1
10:00 10:00 D0 05:00 D+1
16:00 05:00 D+1 05:00 D+2
16:30 16:30 D0 05:00 D+1
22:00 22:00 D0 05:00 D+2
In this table, D0 refers to the current day, D+1 refers to the next day and D+2 refers to the
day following D+1.
In all cases, data will be ½ hourly average MW values calculated by NGET. Information to be
released includes:
National Information
(i) National Indicated Margin;
(ii) National Indicated Imbalance;
(iii) Updated forecast of National Electricity Transmission System Demand.
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BC2.2 OBJECTIVE
The procedure covering the operation of the Balancing Mechanism and the issuing of
instructions to Users is intended to enable NGET as far as possible to maintain the integrity
of the National Electricity Transmission System together with the security and quality of
supply.
Where reference is made in this BC2 to Generating Units (unless otherwise stated) it only
applies:
(a) to each Generating Unit which forms part of the BM Unit of a Cascade Hydro
Scheme; and
(b) at an Embedded Exemptable Large Power Station where the relevant Bilateral
Agreement specifies that compliance with BC2 is required:
(i) to each Generating Unit, or
(ii) to each Power Park Module where the Power Station comprises Power Park
Modules.
BC2.3 SCOPE
BC2 applies to NGET and to Users, which in this BC2 means:-
(a) BM Participants;
(b) Externally Interconnected System Operators, and
(c) Network Operators.
BC2.6 COMMUNICATIONS
Electronic communications are always conducted in GMT. However, the input of data and
display of information to Users and NGET and all other communications are conducted in
London time.
BC2.6.1 Normal Communication With Control Points
(a) With the exception of BC2.6.1(c) below, Bid-Offer Acceptances and, unless otherwise
agreed with NGET, Ancillary Service instructions shall be given by automatic logging
device and will be given to the Control Point for the BM Unit. For all Planned
Maintenance Outages the provisions of BC2.6.5 will apply. For Generating Units
communications under BC2 shall be by telephone unless otherwise agreed by NGET
and the User.
(b) Bid-Offer Acceptances and Ancillary Service instructions must be formally
acknowledged immediately by the BM Participant (or the relevant person on its behalf)
via the Control Point for the BM Unit or Generating Unit in respect of that BM Unit or
that Generating Unit. The acknowledgement and subsequent confirmation or rejection,
within two minutes of receipt, is normally given electronically by automatic logging
device. If no confirmation or rejection is received by NGET within two minutes of the
issue of the Bid-Offer Acceptance, then NGET will contact the Control Point for the
BM Unit by telephone to determine the reason for the lack of confirmation or rejection.
Any rejection must be given in accordance with BC2.7.3 or BC2.8.3.
(c) In the event of a failure of the logging device or a NGET computer system outage, Bid-
Offer Acceptances and instructions will be given, acknowledged, and confirmed or
rejected by telephone. The provisions of BC2.9.7 are also applicable.
(d) In the event that in carrying out the Bid-Offer Acceptances or providing the Ancillary
Services, or when operating at the level of the Final Physical Notification Data as
provided in BC2.5.1, an unforeseen problem arises, caused on safety grounds (relating
to personnel or plant), NGET must be notified without delay by telephone.
(e) The provisions of BC2.5.3 are also relevant.
(f) Submissions of revised MVAr capability may be made by facsimile transmission, using
the format given in Appendix 3 to BC2.
(g) Communication will normally be by telephone for any purpose other than Bid-Offer
Acceptances, in relation to Ancillary Services or for revisions of MVAr Data.
BC2.9.2.3 In all cases under this BC2.9 except BC2.9.1.2 (e) where NGET issues an Emergency
Instruction to a BM Participant which is not rejected under BC2.9.2.1, the Emergency
Instruction shall be treated as a Bid-Offer Acceptance. For the avoidance of doubt, any
Emergency Instruction issued to a Network Operator or to an Externally Interconnected
System Operator or in respect of a Generating Unit that does not form part of a BM Unit,
will not be treated as a Bid-Offer Acceptance.
BC2.9.2.4 In the case of BC2.9.1.2 (e) (ii) where NGET issues an Emergency Instruction pursuant to
a Maximum Generation Service Agreement payment will be dealt with in accordance with
the CUSC and the Maximum Generation Service Agreement.
BC2.9.2.5 In the case of BC2.9.1.2 (e) (iii) where NGET issues an Emergency Deenergisation
Instruction payment will be dealt with in accordance with the CUSC, Section 5.
BC2.9.2.6 In the of BC2.9.1.2 (e) (i) upon receipt of an Emergency Instruction by a Generator during
a Black Start the provisions of Section G of the BSC relating to compensation shall apply.
BC2.9.3 Examples Of Emergency Instructions
BC2.9.3.1 In the case of a BM Unit or a Generating Unit, Emergency Instructions may include an
instruction for the BM Unit or the Generating Unit to operate in a way that is not consistent
with the Dynamic Parameters, QPNs and/or Export and Import Limits.
BC2.9.3.2 In the case of a Generator, Emergency Instructions may include:
(a) an instruction to trip one or more Gensets (excluding Operational Intertripping); or
(b) an instruction to trip Mills or to Part Load a Generating Unit (as defined in the
Glossary and Definitions and not limited by BC2.2); or
(c) an instruction to Part Load a CCGT Module or Power Park Module; or
(d) an instruction for the operation of CCGT Units within a CCGT Module (on the basis of
the information contained within the CCGT Module Matrix) when emergency
circumstances prevail (as determined by NGET in NGET's reasonable opinion); or
(e) an instruction to generate outside normal parameters, as allowed for in 4.2 of the
CUSC; or
(f) an instruction for the operation of Generating Units within a Cascade Hydro Scheme
(on the basis of the additional information supplied in relation to individual Generating
Units) when emergency circumstances prevail (as determined by NGET in NGET’s
reasonable opinion); or
(g) an instruction for the operation of a Power Park Module (on the basis of the information
contained within the Power Park Module Availability Matrix) when emergency
circumstances prevail (as determined by NGET in NGET's reasonable opinion).
BC2.9.3.3 Instructions to Network Operators relating to the Operational Day may include:
(a) a requirement for Demand reduction and disconnection or restoration pursuant to OC6;
(b) an instruction to effect a load transfer between Grid Supply Points;
(c) an instruction to switch in a System to Demand Intertrip Scheme;
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(d) an instruction to split a network;
(e) an instruction to disconnect an item of Plant or Apparatus from the System.
BC2.9.4 Maintaining Adequate System And Localised NRAPM (Negative Reserve Active Power
Margin)
BC2.9.4.1 Where NGET is unable to satisfy the required System NRAPM or Localised NRAPM by
following the process described in BC1.5.5, NGET will issue an Emergency Instruction to
exporting BM Units for De-Synchronising on the basis of Bid-Offer Data submitted to
NGET in accordance with BC1.4.2(d).
BC2.9.4.2 In the event that NGET is unable to differentiate between exporting BM Units according to
Bid-Offer Data, NGET will instruct a BM Participant to Shutdown a specified exporting BM
Unit for such period based upon the following factors:
(a) effect on power flows (resulting in the minimisation of transmission losses);
(b) reserve capability;
(c) Reactive Power worth;
(d) Dynamic Parameters;
(e) in the case of Localised NRAPM, effectiveness of output reduction in the management
of the System Constraint.
BC2.9.4.3 Where NGET is still unable to differentiate between exporting BM Units, having considered
all the foregoing, NGET will decide which exporting BM Unit to Shutdown by the application
of a quota for each BM Participant in the ratio of each BM Participant’s Physical
Notifications.
BC2.9.4.4 Other than as provided in BC2.9.4.5 and BC2.9.4.6 below, in determining which exporting
BM Units to De-Synchronise under this BC2.9.4, NGET shall not consider in such
determination (and accordingly shall not instruct to De-Synchronise) any Generating Unit
(as defined in the Glossary and Definitions and not limited by BC2.2) within an Existing Gas
Cooled Reactor Plant.
BC2.9.4.5 NGET shall be permitted to instruct a Generating Unit (as defined in the Glossary and
Definitions and not limited by BC2.2) within an Existing AGR Plant to De-Synchronise if
the relevant Generating Unit within the Existing AGR Plant has failed to offer to be flexible
for the relevant instance at the request of NGET within the Existing AGR Plant Flexibility
Limit.
BC2.9.4.6 Notwithstanding the provisions of BC2.9.4.5 above, if the level of System NRAPM (taken
together with System constraints) or Localised NRAPM is such that it is not possible to
avoid instructing a Generating Unit (as defined in the Glossary and Definitions and not
limited by BC2.2) within an Existing Magnox Reactor Plant and/or an Existing AGR Plant
whether or not it has met requests within the Existing AGR Flexibility Limit to De-
Synchronise NGET may, provided the power flow across each External Interconnection is
either at zero or results in an export of power from the Total System, so instruct a
Generating Unit (as defined in the Glossary and Definitions and not limited by BC2.2) within
an Existing Magnox Reactor Plant and/or an Existing AGR Plant to De-Synchronise in
the case of System NRAPM, in all cases and in the case of Localised NRAPM, when the
power flow would have a relevant effect.
BC2.9.4.7 When instructing exporting BM Units which form part of an On-Site Generator Site to
reduce generation under this BC2.9.4, NGET will not issue an instruction which would
reduce generation below the reasonably anticipated Demand of the On-Site Generator
Site. For the avoidance of doubt, it should be noted that the term “On-Site Generator Site”
only relates to Trading Units which have fulfilled the Class 1 or Class 2 requirements.
BC2.11 LIAISON WITH GENERATORS FOR RISK OF TRIP AND AVR TESTING
BC2.11.1 A Generator at the Control Point for any of its Large Power Stations may request NGET's
agreement for one of the Gensets at that Power Station to be operated under a risk of trip.
NGET's agreement will be dependent on the risk to the National Electricity Transmission
System that a trip of the Genset would constitute.
BC2.11.2 (a) Each Generator at the Control Point for any of its Large Power Stations will operate its
Synchronised Gensets (excluding Power Park Modules) with:
(i) 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
(ii) its generator step-up transformer tap changer selected to manual mode,
unless released from this obligation in respect of a particular Genset by NGET.
(b) Each Generator at the Control Point for any of its Large Power Stations will operate
st
its Power Park Modules with a Completion Date before 1 January 2006 at unity
power factor at the Grid Entry Point (or User System Entry Point if Embedded).
(c) Each Generator at the Control Point for any of its Large Power Stations will operate
st
its Power Park Modules with a Completion Date on or after 1 January 2006 in
voltage control mode at the Grid Entry Point (or User System Entry Point if
Embedded). Constant Reactive Power or Power Factor mode should, if installed, be
disabled.
(b) Ancillary Service instructions for Reactive Power will normally follow the form:
(a) an exchange of operator names;
(b) BM Unit Name;
(c) Time of instruction;
(d) Type of instruction (MVAr, VOLT, SETPOINT, SLOPE or TAPP)
(e) Target Value
(f) Target Time.
The times required in the instruction are expressed as London time.
For example, for BM Unit ABCD-1 instructed at 1400 hours to provide 100MVAr by 1415
hours:
“BM Unit ABCD-1 message timed at 1400 hours. MVAr instruction. Unit to plus 100 MVAr
target time 1415 hours.”
Instruction Type of
Description
Name Instruction
MVAr Output The individual MVAr output from the Genset onto the MVAr
National Electricity Transmission System at the Grid
Entry Point (or onto the User System at the User System
Entry Point in the case of Embedded Power Stations),
namely on the higher voltage side of the generator step-up
transformer. In relation to each Genset, where there is no
HV indication, NGET and the Generator will discuss and
agree equivalent MVAr levels for the corresponding LV
indication.
Tap Changes Details of the required generator step-up transformer tap TAPP
changes in relation to a Genset. The instruction for tap
changes may be a Simultaneous Tap Change
instruction, whereby the tap change must be effected by
the Generator in response to an instruction from NGET
issued simultaneously to relevant Power Stations. The
instruction, which is normally preceded by advance
notice, must be effected as soon as possible, and in any
event within one minute of receipt from NGET of the
instruction.
For a Simultaneous Tap Change, change Genset
generator step-up transformer tap position by one [two]
taps to raise or lower (as relevant) System voltage, to be
executed at time of instruction.
BC2.A.2.7 In addition, the following provisions will apply to Reactive Power instructions:
(a) In circumstances where NGET issues new instructions in relation to more than one BM
Unit at the same Power Station at the same time tapping will be carried out by the
Generator one tap at a time either alternately between (or in sequential order, if more
than two), or at the same time on, each BM Unit.
(b) Where the instructions require more than two taps per BM Unit and that means that the
instructions cannot be achieved within 2 minutes of the instruction time (or such longer
period at NGET may have instructed), the instructions must each be achieved with the
minimum of delay after the expiry of that period.
(c) It should be noted that should System conditions require, NGET may need to instruct
maximum MVAr output to be achieved as soon as possible, but (subject to the
provisions of paragraph (BC2.A.2.7(b) above) in any event no later than 2 minutes after
the instruction is issued.
(d) An Ancillary Service instruction relating to Reactive Power may be given in respect of
CCGT Units within a CCGT Module at a Power Station where running arrangements
and/or System conditions require, in both cases where exceptional circumstances apply
and connection arrangements permit.
(e) In relation to MVAr matters, MVAr generation/output is an export onto the System and
is referred to as "lagging MVAr", and MVAr absorption is an import from the System
and is referred to as "leading MVAr".
(f) 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 NGET.
Full Output In the case of a Synchronous Generating Unit (as defined in the
Glossary and Definitions and not limited by BC2.2) is the MW output
measured at the generator stator terminals representing the LV
equivalent of the Registered Capacity at the Grid Entry Point, and
in the case of a Non-Synchronous Generating Unit (excluding
Power Park Units), DC Converter or Power Park Module is the
Registered Capacity at the Grid Entry Point
Minimum Output In the case of a Synchronous Generating Unit (as defined in the
Glossary and Definitions and not limited by BC2.2 ) is the MW output
measured at the generator stator terminals representing the LV
equivalent of the Minimum Generation at the Grid Entry Point, and
in the case of a Non-Synchronous Generating Unit (excluding
Power Park Units), DC Converter or Power Park Module is the
Minimum Generation at the Grid Entry Point
BC2.A.3.2 The following provisions apply to faxed submission of revised MVAr data:
(a) The fax must be transmitted to NGET (to the relevant location in accordance with GC6)
and must contain all the sections from the relevant part of Annexure 1 and from either
Annexure 2 or 3 (as applicable) but with only the data changes set out. The "notification
time" must be completed to refer to the time of transmission, where the time is
expressed as London time.
(b) Upon receipt of the fax, NGET will acknowledge receipt by sending a fax back to the
User. The acknowledgement will either state that the fax has been received and is
legible or will state that it (or part of it) is not legible and will request re-transmission of
the whole (or part) of the fax.
(c) Upon receipt of the acknowledging fax the User will, if requested, re-transmit the whole
or the relevant part of the fax.
(d) The provisions of paragraphs (b) and (c) then apply to that re-transmitted fax.
Optional
Logo
Sent By : ........................................................................................................
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Legibility of FAX :
Acceptable
REVISED REACTIVE POWER CAPABILITY DATA – GENERATING UNITS EXCLUDING POWER PARK
MODULES AND DC CONVERTERS
Generating Unit*
* For a CCGT Module or a Cascade Hydro Scheme, the redeclaration is for a Generating Unit within a CCGT
Module or Cascade Hydro Scheme. For BM Units quote the NGET BM Unit id, for other units quote the
Generating Unit id used for OC2.4.1.2 Outage Planning submissions. Generating Unit has the meaning
given in the Glossary and Definitions and is not limited by BC2.2.
AT RATED MW
AT MINIMUM
OUTPUT (MW)
COMMENTS e.g. generator transformer tap restrictions, predicted end time if known
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
REVISED REACTIVE POWER CAPABILITY DATA – POWER PARK MODULES AND DC CONVERTERS
* For BM Units quote the NGET BM Unit id, for other units quote the id used for OC2.4.1.2 Outage Planning
submissions
AT RATED MW
AT 50% OF RATED
MW
AT 20% OF RATED MW
AT 0% OF RATED
MW
COMMENTS e.g. generator transformer tap restrictions, predicted end time if known
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Genset or DC Converter
The availability of the above unit to operate in Frequency Sensitive Mode is as follows:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Time:
Date:
Signature:
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BC3.2 OBJECTIVE
The procedure for NGET to direct System Frequency control is intended to enable (as far
as possible) NGET to meet the statutory requirements of System Frequency control.
BC3.3 SCOPE
BC3 applies to NGET and to Users, which in this BC3 means:
(a) Generators with regard to their Large Power Stations (except those Large Power
Stations with a Registered Capacity less than 50MW comprising of Power Park
Modules),
(b) Network Operators,
(c) DC Converter Station owners,
(d) other providers of Ancillary Services, and
(e) Externally Interconnected System Operators.
(b) (i) NGET will specify within the range agreed with Generators and/or EISOs and/or
DC Converter Station owners (if so agreed as described in BC3.1.3), Low
Frequency Relay settings to be applied to Gensets or DC Converters at DC
Converter Stations pursuant to BC3.6.1 (a) and instruct the Low Frequency
Relay initiated response placed in and out of service.
(ii) Generators and/or EISOs and/or DC Converter Station owners (if so agreed as
described in BC3.1.3) will comply with NGET instructions for Low Frequency
Relay settings and Low Frequency Relay initiated response to be placed in or out
of service. Generators or DC Converter Station owners or EISOs may not alter
such Low Frequency Relay settings or take Low Frequency Relay initiated
response out of service without NGET's agreement (such agreement not to be
unreasonably withheld or delayed), except for safety reasons.
BC3.6.2 Low Frequency Relay Initiated Response From Demand And Other Demand Modification
Arrangements (Which May Include A DC Converter Station When Importing Active Power
From The Total System)
(a) NGET may, pursuant to an Ancillary Services Agreement, utilise Demand with the
capability of Low Frequency Relay initiated Demand reduction in establishing its
requirements for Frequency Control.
(b) (i) NGET will specify within the range agreed the Low Frequency Relay settings to
be applied pursuant to BC3.6.2 (a), the amount of Demand reduction to be
available and will instruct the Low Frequency Relay initiated response to be
placed in or out of service.
(ii) Users will comply with NGET instructions for Low Frequency Relay settings and
Low Frequency Relay initiated Demand reduction to be placed in or out of
service. Users may not alter such Low Frequency Relay settings or take Low
Frequency Relay initiated response out of service without NGET's agreement,
except for safety reasons.
(iii) In the case of any such Demand which is Embedded, NGET will notify the
relevant Network Operator of the location of the Demand, the amount of Demand
reduction to be available, and the Low Frequency Relay settings.
(c) NGET may also utilise other Demand modification arrangements pursuant to an
agreement for Ancillary Services, in order to contribute towards Operating Reserve.
(b) (i) The rate of change of Active Power output must be at a minimum rate of 2 per
cent of output per 0.1 Hz deviation of System Frequency above 50.4 Hz.
(ii) The reduction in Active Power output must be continuously and linearly
proportional, as far as is practicable, to the excess of Frequency above 50.4 Hz
and must be provided increasingly with time over the period specified in (iii) below.
(iii) As much as possible of the proportional reduction in Active Power output must
result from the frequency control device (or speed governor) action and must be
achieved within 10 seconds of the time of the Frequency increase above 50.4 Hz.
(iv) The residue of the proportional reduction in Active Power output which results
from automatic action of the Genset (or DC Converter at a DC Converter
Station) output control devices other than the frequency control devices (or speed
governors) must be achieved within 3 minutes from the time of the Frequency
increase above 50.4 Hz.
(v) Any further residue of the proportional reduction which results from non-automatic
action initiated by the Generator or DC Converter Station owner shall be initiated
within 2 minutes, and achieved within 5 minutes, of the time of the Frequency
increase above 50.4 Hz.
(c) Each Genset (or DC Converter at a DC Converter Station) which is providing Limited
High Frequency Response in accordance with this BC3.7.2 must continue to provide it
until the Frequency has returned to or below 50.4 Hz or until otherwise instructed by
NGET.
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DRC.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of the DRC is to:
DRC.2.1 List and collate all the data to be provided by each category of User to NGET under the
Grid Code.
DRC.2.2 List all the data to be provided by NGET to each category of User under the Grid Code.
DRC.3 SCOPE
DRC.3.1 The DRC applies to NGET and to Users, which in this DRC means:-
(a) Generators (including those undertaking OTSDUW);
(b) Network Operators;
(c) DC Converter Station owners;
(d) Suppliers;
(e) Non-Embedded Customers (including, for the avoidance of doubt, a Pumped
Storage Generator in that capacity);
(f) Externally Interconnected System Operators;
(g) Interconnector Users; and
(h) BM Participants.
User Schedule
All Suppliers 12
All BM Participants 8
Notes:
(1) Network Operators must provide data relating to Small Power Stations and/or
Customer Generating Plant Embedded in their Systems when such data is
requested by NGET pursuant to PC.A.3.1.4 or PC.A.5.1.4.
(2) The data in schedules 1, 14 and 15 need not be supplied in relation to Medium Power
Stations connected at a voltage level below the voltage level of the Subtransmission
System except in connection with a CUSC Contract or unless specifically requested
by NGET.
(3) Each Network Operator within whose System an Embedded Medium Power Station
not subject to a Bilateral Agreement or Embedded DC Converter Station not subject
to a Bilateral Agreement is situated shall provide the data to NGET in respect of each
such Embedded Medium Power Station or Embedded DC Converter Station.
ABBREVIATIONS:
SPD = Standard Planning Data DPD = Detailed Planning Data
CUSC Contract = User data which may be CUSC App. Form = User data which may
submitted to the be submitted to the
Relevant Transmission Relevant
Licensees by NGET, Transmission
following the acceptance Licensees by NGET,
by a User of a CUSC following an application
Contract. by a User for a CUSC
Contract.
Note:
All parameters, where applicable, are to be measured at nominal System Frequency
+ these SPD items should only be given in the data supplied with the application for a CUSC
Contract.
* Asterisk items are not required for Small Power Stations and Medium Power Stations
Information is to be given on a Unit basis, unless otherwise stated. Where references to CCGT
Modules are made, the columns "G1" etc should be amended to read "M1" etc, as appropriate
□ These data items may be submitted to the Relevant Transmission Licensees from NGET in
respect of the National Electricity Transmission System. The data may be submitted to the
Relevant Transmission Licensees in a summarised form e.g. network model; the data
transferred will have been originally derived from data submitted by Users to NGET.
■ these data items may be submitted to the Relevant Transmission Licensee from NGET in
respect to Relevant Units only. The data may be submitted to the Relevant Transmission
Licensee in a summarised form e.g. network model; the data transferred will have been
originally derived from data submitted by Users to NGET.
TIME CONSTANTS
(Short-circuit and Unsaturated)
Direct axis transient time constant S □ DPD I
(PC.A.5.3.2(a))
Direct axis sub-transient time constant S □ DPD I
(PC.A.5.3.2(a))
Quadrature axis sub-transient time constant S □ DPD I
(PC.A.5.3.2(a))
Stator time constant (PC.A.5.3.2(a)) S □ DPD I
MECHANICAL PARAMETERS
(PC.A.5.3.2(a))
The number of turbine generator masses □ DPD II
Diagram showing the Inertia and parameters Kgm2 □ DPD II
for each turbine generator mass for the DPD II
complete drive train
Diagram showing Stiffness constants and Nm/rad □ DPD II
parameters between each turbine generator DPD II
mass for the complete drive train
Number of poles □ DPD II
Relative power applied to different parts of % □ DPD II
the turbine
Torsional mode frequencies Hz □ DPD II
Modal damping decrement factors for the □ DPD II
different mechanical modes
Note: The data items requested under Option 1 below may continue to be provided by Generators in relation to Generating
Units on the System at 9 January 1995 (in this paragraph, the "relevant date") or they may provide the new data items set
out under Option 2. Generators must supply the data as set out under Option 2 (and not those under Option 1) for
Generating Unit excitation control systems commissioned after the relevant date, those Generating Unit excitation control
systems recommissioned for any reason such as refurbishment after the relevant date and Generating Unit excitation
control systems where, as a result of testing or other process, the Generator is aware of the data items listed under Option
2 in relation to that Generating Unit.
Option 1
Option 2
Note: The data items requested under Option 1 below may continue to be provided by Generators in relation to Generating Units
on the System at 9 January 1995 (in this paragraph, the "relevant date") or they may provide the new data items set out
under Option 2. Generators must supply the data as set out under Option 2 (and not those under Option 1) for Generating
Unit governor control systems commissioned after the relevant date, those Generating Unit governor control systems
recommissioned for any reason such as refurbishment after the relevant date and Generating Unit governor control systems
where, as a result of testing or other process, the Generator is aware of the data items listed under Option 2 in relation to
that Generating Unit.
Option 1
End of Option 2
Maximum Hz DPD II
Normal Hz DPD II
Minimum Hz DPD II
*Output Usable (on a monthly basis) MW SPD (except in relation to CCGT Modules when
(PC.A.3.2.2(b)) required on a unit basis under the Grid Code,
this data item may be supplied under Schedule
3)
Number & Type of Power Park Units within □ SPD
each Power Park Module (PC.A.3.2.2(k))
Number & Type of Offshore Power Park SPD
Units within each Offshore Power Park
String and the number of Offshore Power
Park Strings and connection point within
each Offshore Power Park Module
(PC.A.3.2.2.(k))
In the case where an appropriate Reference the SPD
Manufacturer’s Data & Performance Manufacturer’s
Report is registered with NGET then subject Data &
to NGET’s agreement, the report reference Performance
may be given as an alternative to completion Report
of the following sections of this Schedule 1 to
the end of page 11 with the exception of the
sections marked thus # below.
The rotor power coefficient (Cp) versus tip speed Diagram + □ DPD II
ratio () curves for a range of blade angles tabular
(where applicable) (PC.A.5.4.2(b)) format
Torque / Speed and blade angle control systems and Diagram □ DPD II
parameters (PC.A.5.4.2(c))
□
- Demand with all DC Converters operating MW DPD II
□
at Rated MW export. MVAr DPD II
□
- The maximum Demand that could occur. MW DPD II
□
MVAr DPD II
- Demand at specified time of annual □
peak half hour of NGET Demand at MW □ DPD II
Annual ACS Conditions. MVAr DPD II
□ SPD+
Number of poles, i.e. number of DC Converters Text ■
DC CONVERTER TRANSFORMER
[PC.A.5.4.3.1 DPD II
MVA □
Rated MVA DPD II
□
Winding arrangement kV DPD II
□
Nominal primary voltage kV
Nominal secondary (converter-side) voltage(s) □ DPD II
Positive sequence reactance % on □ DPD II
Maximum tap MVA □ DPD II
Nominal tap % on
Minimum tap MVA DPD II
Positive sequence resistance % on □ DPD II
□
Maximum tap MVA DPD II
□
Nominal tap □ DPD II
Minimum tap % on □ DPD II
Zero phase sequence reactance MVA □ DPD II
Tap change range % on
Number of steps MVA
% on
MVA
% on
MVA
+% / -%
DC CONVERTER STATION AC
HARMONIC FILTER AND REACTIVE
COMPENSATION EQUIPMENT
[PC.A.5.4.3.1 (d)]
MW Export
Nominal loading rate MW/s DPD I
Maximum (emergency) loading rate MW/s DPD I
MW Import
DPD I
Nominal loading rate MW/s
DPD I
Maximum (emergency) loading rate MW/s
s □ DPD II
Maximum recovery time, to 90% of pre-fault
loading, following an AC system fault or
severe voltage depression.
□ DPD II
Maximum recovery time, to 90% of pre-fault
loading, following a transient DC Network s
fault.
NOTE: Users are referred to Schedules 5 & 14 which set down data required for all Users directly
connected to the National Electricity Transmission System, including Power Stations. Generators
undertaking OTSDUW Arrangements and are utilising an OTSDUW DC Converter are referered to
Schedule 18.
This schedule contains the Genset Generation Planning Parameters required by NGET to facilitate
studies in Operational Planning timescales.
For a Generating Unit (other than a Power Park Unit) at a Large Power Station the information is to be
submitted on a unit basis and for a CCGT Module or Power Park Module at a Large Power Station the
information is to be submitted on a module basis, unless otherwise stated.
Where references to CCGT Modules or Power Park Modules at a Large Power Station are made, the
columns "G1" etc should be amended to read "M1" etc, as appropriate.
OUTPUT CAPABILITY
(PC.A.3.2.2)
Registered Capacity on a station and unit basis
(on a station and module basis in the case of a MW SPD
□ ■
CCGT Module or Power Park Module at a
Large Power Station)
Minimum Generation (on a module
basis in the case of a CCGT Module or Power MW □ ■ SPD
Park Module at a Large Power Station)
REGIME UNAVAILABILITY
SYNCHRONISING PARAMETERS
OC2.4.2.1(a)
Notice to Deviate from Zero (NDZ) after 48 hour Mins ■ OC2
Shutdown
Station Synchronising Intervals (SI) after Mins ■ - - - - - -
48 hour Shutdown
Synchronising Group (if applicable) 1 to 4 ■ OC2 -
RUN-UP PARAMETERS
PC.A.5.3.2(f) & OC2.4.2.1(a)
Run-up rates (RUR) after 48 hour (Note that for DPD only a single value of run-up rate from Synch Gen to Registered
Shutdown: Capacity is required)
(See note 2 page 3)
MW Level 1 (MWL1) MW ■ OC2 -
MW Level 2 (MWL2) MW ■ OC2 -
DPD II
&
RUR from Synch. Gen to MWL1 MW/Mins ■ OC2
RUR from MWL1 to MWL2 MW/Mins ■ OC2
RUR from MWL2 to RC MW/Mins ■ OC2
Run-Down Rates (RDR): (Note that for DPD only a single value of run-down rate from Registered Capacity to de-
synch is required)
MWL2 MW ■ OC2
RDR from RC to MWL2 MW/Min ■ DPD II
OC2
MWL1 MW ■ OC2
RDR from MWL2 to MWL1 MW/Min ■ OC2
RDR from MWL1 to de-synch MW/Min ■ OC2
DATA to DATA
DATA DESCRIPTION UNITS RTL CAT. GENSET OR STATION DATA
CUSC CUSC G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 STN
Contrac App.
t Form
REGULATION PARAMETERS
OC2.4.2.1(a)
Regulating Range MW ■ DPD II
Load rejection capability while still MW ■ DPD II
Synchronised and able to supply Load.
NOTES:
(1) To allow for different groups of Gensets within a Power Station (eg. Gensets with the same
operator) each Genset may be allocated to one of up to four Synchronising Groups. Within
each such Synchronising Group the single synchronising interval will apply but between
Synchronising Groups a zero synchronising interval will be assumed.
(2) The run-up of a Genset from synchronising block load to Registered Capacity is represented
as a three stage characteristic in which the run-up rate changes at two intermediate loads,
MWL1 and MWL2. The values MWL1 & MWL2 can be different for each Genset.
INFLEXIBILITY
OUTPUT PROFILES
CUSC CUSC
Contract App.
Form
In the case of Large Power Stations whose output MW F. yrs 1 - 7 Week 24 SPD
may be expected to vary in a random manner (eg.
wind power) or to some other pattern (eg. Tidal)
sufficient information is required to enable an
understanding of the possible profile
Notes: 1. The week numbers quoted in the Update Time column refer to standard weeks in the
current year.
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MLP1 Designed Minimum Operating Level
(for a CCGT Module or Power Park
Module, on a modular basis assuming
all units are Synchronised)
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MLP6 Registered Capacity
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Notes:
1. The data provided in this Schedule 4 is not intended to constrain any Ancillary Services Agreement.
2. Registered Capacity should be identical to that provided in Schedule 2.
3. The Governor Droop should be provided for each Generating Unit(excluding Power Park Units), Power Park Module or DC Converter. The Response Capability
should be provided for each Genset or DC Converter.
4. Primary, Secondary and High Frequency Response are defined in CC.A.3.2 and are based on a frequency ramp of 0.5Hz over 10 seconds. Primary Response
is the minimum value of response between 10s and 30s after the frequency ramp starts, Secondary Response between 30s and 30 minutes, and High Frequency
Response is the minimum value after 10s on an indefinite basis.
5. For plants which have not yet Synchronised, the data values of MLP1 to MLP6 should be as described above. For plants which have already Synchronised, the
values of MLP1 to MLP6 can take any value between Designed Operating Minimum Level and Registered Capacity. If MLP1 is not provided at the Designed
Minimum Operating Level, the value of the Designed Minimum Operating Level should be separately stated.
6. For the avoidance of doubt Transmission DC Converters and OTSDUW DC Converters must be capable of providing a continuous signal indicating the real time
frequency measured at the Transmission Interface Point to the Offshore Grid Entry Point (as detailed in CC.6.3.7(vii) and CC.6.3.7(viii) to enable Offshore
Generating Units, Offshore Power Park Modules and/or Offshore DC Converters to satisfy the frequency response requirements of CC.6.3.7.
SCHEDULE 4 - LARGE POWER STATION DROOP AND RESPONSE DATA
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SCHEDULE 5 - USERS SYSTEM DATA
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The data in this Schedule 5 is required from Users who are connected to the National Electricity
Transmission System via a Connection Point (or who are seeking such a connection). Generators
undertaking OTSDUW should use DRC Schedule 18 although they should still supply data under Schedule
5 in relation to their User’s System up to the Offshore Grid Entry Point.
A Single Line Diagram showing all or part of the User’s System is SPD
required. This diagram shall include:-
The Single Line Diagram may also include additional details of the ■ ■
User’s Subtransmission System, and the transformers connecting
the User’s Subtransmission System to a lower voltage. With
NGET’s agreement, it may also include details of the User’s
System at a voltage below the voltage of the Subtransmission
System.
The data below is all Standard Planning Data. Details are to be given for all circuits shown on the Single Line Diagram
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Years Node 1 Node 2 Rated Operating Positive Phase Sequence Zero Phase Sequence (self) Zero Phase Sequence
Valid Voltage Voltage % on 100 MVA % on 100 MVA (mutual)
kV kV % on 100 MVA
R X B R X B R X B
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Notes
1. Data should be supplied for the current, and each of the seven succeeding Financial Years. This should be done by showing for
which years the data is valid in the first column of the Table.
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USERS SYSTEM DATA
Transformer Data (PC.A.2.2.5) (■ CUSC Contract & ■ CUSC Application Form)
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.
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Years Name Trans- Rating Voltage Ratio Positive Phase Positive Phase Zero Winding Tap Changer Earthin
valid of former MVA Sequence Reactance Sequence Resistance Sequence Arr. g
Node % on Rating % on Rating React- Details
or ance (delete
Conn- % on as
HV LV Max. Min. Nom. Max. Min. Nom. range step size type
ection Rating app.) *
Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap +% to -% % (delete
Point
as
ON/ Direct/
app.)
OFF Res/
Rea
ON/
OFF Direct/
Res/
ON/ Rea
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Direct
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ON/ /Res/
OFF Rea
ON/ Direct/
OFF Res/
Rea
SCHEDULE 5 - USERS SYSTEM DATA
ON/
OFF
Direct/
*If Resistance or Reactance please give impedance value Res/
Notes ON/OF Rea
F
1. Data should be supplied for the current, and each of the seven succeeding Financial Years. This should be done by showing fo r which Direct/R
years the data is valid in the first column of the Table es/Rea
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. Direct
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/Res/
Rea
USER’S SYSTEM DATA
Switchgear Data (PC.A.2.2.6(a)) (■ CUSC Contract & CUSC Application Form ■)
The data below is all Standard Planning Data, and should be provided for all switchgear (ie. circuit breakers, load disconnectors and
disconnectors) operating at a Supergrid Voltage, and also in Scotland and Offshore, operating at 132kV. In addition, data should be
provided for all circuit breakers irrespective of voltage located at a Connection Site which is owned by a Transmission Licensee or
operated or managed by NGET.
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Years Connect-ion Switch Rated Operating Rated short-circuit Rated short-circuit peak Rated rms DC time
Valid Point No. Voltage kV Voltage breaking current making current continuous constant at
rms kV rms current testing of
(A) asymmetri
cal
3 Phase 1 Phase 3 Phase 1 Phase breaking
kA rms kA rms kA peak kA peak ability(s)
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Notes
2. Data should be supplied for the current, and each of the seven succeeding Financial Years. This should be done by showing fo r which years
the data is valid in the first column of the Table
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(d) For Generating Units (other than Power Park Units) ■ DPD II
having a circuit breaker at the generator terminal voltage
clearance times for electrical faults within the
Generating Unit zone must be declared.
(d) an indication of which items of equipment may be out of service simultaneously during
Planned Outage conditions
(b) for all transformers connecting the User's Subtransmission System to a lower voltage:
Rated MVA
Voltage Ratio
Positive phase sequence resistance
Positive Phase sequence reactance
Tap-changer range
Number of tap steps
Tap-changer type: on-load or off-circuit
AVC/tap-changer time delay to first tap movement
AVC/tap-changer inter-tap time delay
(NGET advises Network Operators of National Electricity Years 2-5 Week 28)
Transmission System outages affecting their Systems)
Network Operator informs NGET if unhappy with proposed ■ " Week 30 OC2
outages)
(NGET advises Network Operators of outages affecting their Year 1 Week 28)
Systems) (OC2.4.1.3.3)
Network Operator details of relevant outages affecting the ■ Year 1 Week 32 OC2
Total System (OC2.4.1.3.3)
(NGET informs Users of aspects that may affect their Year 1 Week 34)
Systems) (OC2.4.1.3.3)
Users inform NGET if unhappy with aspects as notified ■ Year 1 Week 36 OC2
(OC2.4.1.3.3)
The data below is to be provided to NGET as required for compliance with the European Commission
Regulation No 543/2013 (OC2.4.2.3). Data provided under Article Numbers 7.1(a), 7.1(b), 15.1(a), 15.1(b),
and 15.1(c) and 15.1(d) is to be provided using MODIS.
ECR USERS
FREQUENCY OF
ARTICLE DATA DESCRIPTION PROVIDING
SUBMISSION
No. DATA
* Energy Identification Coding (EIC) is a coding scheme that is approved by ENTSO-E for standardised electronic data interchanges and
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is utilised for reporting to the Central European Transparency Platform. NGET will act as the Local Issuing Office for IEC in respect of
GB.
All data in this schedule 7 is categorised as Standard Planning Data (SPD) and is required for existing
and agreed future connections. This data is only required to be updated when requested by NGET.
CODE DESCRIPTION
- No information collated under this Schedule will be transferred to the Relevant Transmission Licensees
CODE DESCRIPTION
CC Operation Diagram
OC2 Surpluses and OU requirements for each Generator over varying timescales
BC3 Location, amount, and Low Frequency Relay settings of any Low Frequency
Relay initiated Demand reduction for Demand which is Embedded.
- No information collated under this Schedule will be transferred to the Relevant Transmission
Licensees
1. The Transmission Licence requires NGET to publish annually the Seven Year Statement
which is designed to provide Users and potential Users with information to enable them to
identify opportunities for continued and further use of the National Electricity Transmission
System.
2. The Transmission Licence also requires NGET to offer terms for an agreement for
connection to and use of the National Electricity Transmission System and further
information will be given by NGET to the potential User in the course of the discussions of the
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terms of such an agreement.
The following information is required from each Network Operator and from each Non-Embedded Customer. The data
should be provided in calendar week 24 each year (although Network Operators may delay the submission until
calendar week 28).
DATA DESCRIPTION F. Yr. F. Yr. F. Yr. F. Yr. F. Yr. F. Yr. F. Yr. F. Yr. UPDATE DATA CAT
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TIME
LV1 ■ ■
LV2 ■ ■
LV3 ■ ■
EHV ■ ■
HV ■ ■
Traction ■ ■
Lighting ■ ■
User System Losses ■ ■
NOTES:
Demand and Active Energy data should relate to the point of connection to the National
Electricity Transmission System and should be net of the output (as reasonably considered
appropriate by the User) of all Embedded Small Power Stations, Medium Power Stations and
Customer Generating Plant. Auxiliary demand of Embedded Power Stations should be included
in the demand data submitted by the User at the Connection Point. Users should refer to the PC
for a full definition of the Demand to be included.
3. Demand profiles and Active Energy data should be for the total System of the Network Operator,
including all Connection Points, and for each Non-Embedded Customer. Demand Profiles
should give the numerical maximum demand that in the User's opinion could reasonably be
imposed on the National Electricity Transmission System.
4. In addition the demand profile is to be supplied for such days as NGET may specify, but such a
request is not to be made more than once per calendar year.
The following information is required from each Network Operator and from each Non-Embedded
Customer. The data should be provided in calendar week 24 each year (although Network Operators may
delay the submission until calendar week 28).
Connection Point:
DATA DESCRIPTION Outturn Outturn F.Yr F.Yr F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr F.Yr F.Yr DATA CAT
(CUSC Contract □ & CUSC Application Form ■) Weather
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Corrected
Date of a), b), c), d) or e) as denoted above. PC.A.4.3.3
Time of a), b), c), d) or e) as denoted above. PC.A.4.3.3
Connection Point Demand (MW) PC.A.4.3.1
Connection Point Demand (MVAr) PC.A.4.3.1
Deduction made at Connection Point for Small
Power Stations, Medium Power Stations and PC.A.4.3.2(a)
Customer Generating Plant (MW)
Reference to valid Single Line Diagram PC.A.4.3.5
Reference to node and branch data. PC.A.2.2
Note: The following data block can be repeated for each post fault network revision that may impact on the Transmission System.
Access Group:
Note: The following data block to be repeated for each Connection Point with the Access Group.
Name of associated Connection Point within the
PC.A.4.3.1
same Access Group:
Demand at associated Connection Point (MW) PC.A.4.3.1
Demand at associated Connection Point
PC.A.4.3.1
(MVAr)
Where the Network Operator’s System places a constraint on the capacity of an Offshore
Transmission System at an Interface Point
Offshore PC.A.3.2.2
Transmission (c)
System Name
Interface Point PC.A.3.2.2
Name (c)
Maximum Export PC.A.3.2.2
Capacity (c)
Maximum Import PC.A.3.2.2
Capacity (c)
DATA An Connection Generator Technology CHP Registered Lowest voltage Where it Control Control mode Loss of Loss of
DESCRIPTION Embedded Date unit Type (Y/N) capacity in node on the generates mode voltage target mains mains
Small (Financial Reference / Production MW (as most up-to-date electricity from and reactive protection protection
Power Year for type defined in the Single Line wind or PV, range or type settings
Station generator Distribution Diagram to the target pf (as
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reference connecting Code) which it geographical appropriate)
unique to after week connects or location of the
each 24 2015) where it will primary or
Network export most of higher voltage
Operator its power substation to
which it
connects
DATA CAT PC.A.3.1.4 PC.A.3.1.4 PC.A.3.1.4 PC.A. PC.A.3.1.4 (a) PC.A.3.1.4 (a) PC.A.3.1.4 (a) PC.A.3.1.4 PC.A.3.1.4 PC.A.3.1.4 PC.A.3.1.4
(a) (a) (a) 3.1.4 (a) (a) (a) (a)
(a)
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NOTES:
1. 'F.Yr.' means 'Financial Year'. F.Yr. 1 refers to the current financial year.
2. All Demand data should be net of the output (as reasonably considered appropriate by the User) of all Embedded
Small Power Stations, Medium Power Stations and Customer Generating Plant. Generation and / or Auxiliary
demand of Embedded Large Power Stations should not be included in the demand data submitted by the User.
Users should refer to the PC for a full definition of the Demand to be included.
3. Peak Demand should relate to each Connection Point individually and should give the maximum demand that in
the User's opinion could reasonably be imposed on the National Electricity Transmission System. Users may
submit the Demand data at each node on the Single Line Diagram instead of at a Connection Point as long as
the User reasonably believes such data relates to the peak (or minimum) at the Connection Point.
In deriving Demand any deduction made by the User (as detailed in note 2 above) to allow for Embedded Small
Power Stations, Medium Power Stations and Customer Generating Plant is to be specifically stated as indicated
on the Schedule.
4. NGET may at its discretion require details of any Embedded Small Power Stations or Embedded Medium Power
Stations whose output can be expected to vary in a random manner (eg. wind power) or according to some other
pattern (eg. 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. Power Factor data should
allow for series reactive losses on the User's System but exclude reactive compensation network susceptance
specified separately in Schedule 5.
6. Where a Reactive Despatch Network Restriction is in place which requires the generator to maintain a target
voltage set point this should be stated as an alternative to the size of the Reactive Despatch Network Restriction.
The following information is required from each Network Operator and where indicated with
an asterisk from Externally Interconnected System Operators and/or Interconnector Users
and a Pumped Storage Generator. Where indicated with a double asterisk, the information
is only required from Suppliers.
Demand Control
For each half hour MW Wks 2-8 ahead 1000 Mon OC1
For each half hour MW Days 2-12 ahead 1200 Wed OC1
Cumulative percentage of
Connection Point Demand
(Active Power) which can be
disconnected by the following times
from an instruction from NGET
Notes:
1. Network Operators may delay the submission until calendar week 28.
2. No information collated under this Schedule will be transferred to the Relevant
Transmission Licensees (or Generators undertaking OTSDUW).
Note: All demand refers to that at the time of forecast National Electricity Transmission System
peak demand.
Network Operators may delay the submission until calendar week 28
No information collated under this schedule will be transferred to the Relevant
Transmission Licensees (or Generators undertaking OTSDUW).
The data in this Schedule 13 is all Standard Planning Data, and is required from all Users other than
Generators who are connected to the National Electricity Transmission System via a Connection Point
(or who are seeking such a connection). A data submission is to be made each year in Week 24 (although
Network Operators may delay the submission until Week 28). A separate submission is required for each
node included in the Single Line Diagram provided in Schedule 5.
DATA DESCRIPTION UNITS F.Yr F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. DATA to
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RTL
SHORT CIRCUIT INFEED TO THE CUSC CUSC
Contrac App.
NATIONAL ELECTRICITY t Form
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FROM
USERS SYSTEM AT A CONNECTION
POINT
(PC.A.2.5)
□ ■
Name of node or Connection
Point
- at instant of fault kA □ ■
- Resistance % on 100 □ ■
- Reactance % on 100 □ ■
DATA DESCRIPTION UNITS F.Yr F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. DATA to
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RTL
SHORT CIRCUIT INFEED TO THE CUSC CUSC
Contract App.
NATIONAL ELECTRICITY Form
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FROM
USERS SYSTEM AT A CONNECTION
POINT
Negative sequence
impedances
of User’s System as seen
from
the Point of Connection or
node on the Single Line
Diagram (as appropriate). If
no data is given, it will be
assumed that they are equal
to the positive sequence
values.
- Resistance % on □ ■
100
- Reactance % on □ ■
100
The data in this Schedule 14 is all Standard Planning Data, and is to be provided by Generators,
with respect to all directly connected Power Stations, all Embedded Large Power Stations and all
Embedded Medium Power Stations connected to the Subtransmission System. A data submission
is to be made each year in Week 24.
Fault infeeds via Unit Transformers
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.
DATA DESCRIPTION UNITS F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. DATA to
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RTL
CUSC CUSC
(PC.A.2.5) Contract App.
Form
- at instant of fault kA □ ■
- Resistance % on □ ■
100
DATA DESCRIPTION UNITS F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. DATA to
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RTL
CUSC CUSC
(PC.A.2.5) Contract App.
Form
Number of Station □ ■
Transformer
- at instant of fault kA □ ■
- Resistance % on □ ■
100
- Reactance % on □ ■
100
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
Note 2. % on 100 is an abbreviation for % on 100 MVA
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SCHEDULE 14 - FAULT INFEED DATA (GENERATORS INCLUDING UNIT
TRANSFORMERS AND STATION TRANSFORMERS)
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DATA DESCRIPTION UNITS F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. DATA to
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RTL
CUSC CUSC
(PC.A.2.5) Contract App. Form
DATA UNITS F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. DATA DATA
DESCRIPTION 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 to DESCRIPTION
RTL
CUSC CUSC App. Form
Contract
- A continuous time Graphical
trace and table and
showing the root tabular □ ■
mean square of the
positive, negative and kA
zero sequence versus s
components of the
fault current from the
time of fault inception
to 140ms after fault
inception at 10ms
intervals
DATA UNITS F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. DATA DATA
DESCRIPTION 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 to DESCRIPTION
RTL
CUSC CUSC App. Form
Contract
- additional rotor
reactance
applied to the
Power Park Unit
under a fault
situation.
Minimum zero
sequence impedance
of the equivalent at a □ ■
Common Collection
Busbar
Active Power MW
generated pre-fault □ ■
Items of reactive □ ■
compensation switched
in pre-fault
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
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The following data items must be supplied with respect to each Mothballed Generating Unit Mothballed Power Park Module or Mothballed
DC Converter at a DC Converter station
Power Station_____________________________________ Generating Unit, Power Park Module or DC Converter Name (e.g. Unit 1)
_______________________________
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1. The time periods identified in the above table represent the estimated time it would take to return the Mothballed Generating Unit,
Mothballed Power Park Module or Mothballed DC Converter at a DC Converter Station to service once a decision to return has been
made.
ALTERNATIVE FUEL DATA
2. Where a Mothballed Generating Unit, Mothballed Power Park Module or Mothballed DC Converter at a DC Converter Station can be
physically returned in stages covering more than one of the time periods identified in the above table then information should be provided for
each applicable time period.
3. The estimated notice to physically return MW output to service should be determined in accordance with Good Industry Practice assuming
normal working arrangements and normal plant procurement lead times.
4. The MW output values in each time period should be incremental MW values, e.g. if 150MW could be returned in 2 – 3 months and an
additional 50MW in 3 – 6 months then the values in the columns should be Nil, Nil, 150, 50, Nil, Nil, 200 respectively.
5. Significant factors which may prevent the Mothballed Generating Unit, Mothballed Power Park Module or Mothballed DC Converter at a
DC Converter Station achieving the estimated values provided in this table, excluding factors relating to Transmission Entry Capacity,
should be appended separately.
MODULE, MOTHBALLED DC CONVERTERS AT A DC CONVERTER STATION AND
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ALTERNATIVE FUEL INFORMATION
The following data items for alternative fuels need only be supplied with respect to each Generating Unit whose primary fuel is gas.
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Power Station___________________________ Generating Unit Name (e.g. Unit 1) _____________________________
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DATA DESCRIPTION UNITS DATA GENERATING UNIT DATA
CAT
1 2 3 4
CHANGEOVER BACK TO MAIN FUEL
For off-line changeover:
Time to carry out off-line fuel
Minutes
changeover
For on-line changeover:
Time to carry out on-line fuel
Minutes
changeover
Maximum output during on-line fuel
MW
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Notes
1. Where a Generating Unit has the facilities installed to generate using more than one alternative fuel type details of each
ALTERNATIVE FUEL DATA
- No information collated under this Schedule will be transferred to the Relevant Transmission Licensees
MODULE, MOTHBALLED DC CONVERTERS AT A DC CONVERTER STATION AND
SCHEDULE 15 - MOTHBALLED GENERATING UNIT, MOTHBALLED POWER PARK
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BLACK START INFORMATION
The following data/text items are required from each Generator for each BM Unit at a Large Power Station as detailed in PC.A.5.7. Data is not
required for Generating Units that are contracted to provide Black Start Capability, Power Park Modules or Generating Units that have an
Intermittent Power Source. The data should be provided in accordance with PC.A.1.2 and also, where possible, upon request from NGET during a
Black Start.
Assuming all BM Units were running immediately prior to the Total Shutdown or Partial Shutdown and in the event
of loss of all external power supplies, provide the following information:
a) Expected time for the first and subsequent BM Units to be Synchronised, from the restoration of external power Tabular or DPD II
supplies, assuming external power supplies are not available for up to 24hrs Graphical
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b) Describe any likely issues that would have a significant impact on a BM Unit’s time to be Synchronised arising as Text DPD II
a direct consequence of the inherent design or operational practice of the Power Station and/or BM Unit, e.g. limited
barring facilities, time from a Total Shutdown or Partial Shutdown at which batteries would be discharged.
c) Provide estimated Block Loading Capability from 0MW to Registered Capacity of each BM Unit based on the Tabular or DPD II
SCHEDULE 16 - BLACK START INFORMATION
unit being ‘hot’ (run prior to shutdown) and also ‘cold’ (not run for 48hrs or more prior to the shutdown). The Block Graphical
Loading Capability should be valid for a frequency deviation of 49.5Hz – 50.5Hz. The data should identify any
required ‘hold’ points.
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SCHEDULE 17 - ACCESS PERIOD DATA
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Submissions by Users using this Schedule 17 shall commence in 2011 and shall then continue in
each year thereafter
Access Group
Comments
The data in this Schedule 18 is required from Generators who are undertaking OTSDUW and
connecting to a Transmission Interface Point.
OTSDUW DEMANDS
This Single Line Diagram shall depict the arrangement(s) of all of the ■ ■ SPD
existing and proposed load current carrying Apparatus relating to both
existing and proposed Interface Points and Connection Points,
showing electrical circuitry (ie. overhead lines, underground cables
(including subsea cables), power transformers and similar equipment),
operating voltages, circuit breakers and phasing arrangements
Operational Diagrams of all substations within the OTSDUW Plant and ■ ■ SPD
Apparatus
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PPS PARAMETERS ZPS PARAMETERS Maximum Continuous
Ratings
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Notes
1. For information equivalent STC Reference: STCP12-1m Part 3 – 2.1 Branch Data
2. In the case where an overhead line exists within the OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus the Mutual inductances should also be provided.
SCHEDULE 18 - OFFSHORE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM DATA
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OFFSHORE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM DATA
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2 Winding Transfomer Data (PC.A.2.2.5)
The data below is Standard Planning Data, and details should be shown below of all transformers shown on the Single Line Diagram
HV Node HV LV LV Rating Positive Phase Positive Phase Tap Changer Winding Earthing Earthing
Trans-former
(kV) Node (kV) (MVA) Sequence Reactance Sequence Resistance Arr. Method Imped
% on 100MVA % on 100 MVA (Direct /Res Ance
/Reac) method
Max Min Nom Max Min Nom Range Step type
Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap +% to -% size
%
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SCHEDULE 18 - OFFSHORE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM DATA
Notes
1 For information the corresponding STC Referecne is STCP12-1: Part 3 – 2.4 Transformers
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USERS SYSTEM DATA (OTSUA)
The data below is all Standard Planning Data, and details should be shown below of all transformers shown on the Single Line Diagram.
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HV VH LV VL PSS/E Rating Transfo Positive Phase Positive Phase Taps Earthin EQUIVALENT T ZPS PARAMETERS (FLIP) NGT NGC
NODE (kV) NODE (kV) Circuit (MVA) rmer Sequence Sequence g Sheet Code
Reactance Risistance Impeda
% on 100MVA % on 100 MVA nce
Method
Max Min Nom Max Min Nom Range Step Type Windin ZOH ZOL ZOT
Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap Tap +% to -% size (onload g Dflt X/R =20
% Offload Arrange
R0H X0H R0L X0L R0T X0T
ment
% % % % % %
100 100 100 100 100 100
MVA MVA MVA MVA MVA MVA
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Notes
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OFFSHORE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM DATA
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Circuit Breaker Data (PC.A.2.2.6(a))
The data below is all Standard Planning Data, and should be provided for all OTSUA switchgear (ie. circuit breakers, load
disconnectors and disconnectors)
Location Name Rated Operatin Make Model Type Year Circuit Minimum Total Continuo Fault Rating Fault Break Fault Break Fault Make Fault Rating Fault Break Fault Break Fault Make DC time
Voltage g Voltage Commission Breaker Protection & Time us (RMS Rating (RMS Rating (Peak Rating (Peak (RMS Rating (RMS Rating (Peak Rating (Peak constant at
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ed (mS) Trip Relay (mS) Rating Symmetrical) Symmetrical) Asymmetrical) Asymmetrical) Symmetrical) Symmetrical) Asymmetrical) Asymmetrical) testing of
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(mS) (A) (3 phase) (3 phase) (kA) (3 phase) (kA) (3 phase) (kA) (1 phase) (1 phase) (kA) (1 phase) (kA) (1 phase) (kA) asymmetrical
(MVA) (MVA) breaking
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ability (s)
SCHEDULE 18 - OFFSHORE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM DATA
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SCHEDULE 18 - OFFSHORE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM DATA
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Notes:
1.For information STC Reference: STCP12-1: Part 3 - 2.5 Reactive Compensation Equipment
2. Data relating to continuously variable reactive compensation equipment (such as statcoms or SVCs)
should be entered on the SVC Modelling table.
3. For the avoidance of doubt this includes any AC Reactive Compensation equipment included within the
OTSDUW DC Converter other than harmonic filter data which is to be entered in the harmonic filter data
table.
PC.A.2.4.1(e A mathematical representation in block diagram format to model the control of any
) dynamic compensation plant. The model should be suitable for RMS dynamic
stability type studies in which the time constants used should not be less than 10ms.
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HV LV Control Norminal Target Max Min Slope Voltage Normal R1 X1 R0 X0 Transf. Connection
Node Node Node Voltage Voltage MVAr MVAr % Dependant Running PPS_R PPS_X ZPS_R ZPS_X Winding (Direct/Tert
(kV) (kV) at HV at HV Q Limit Mode Type iary)
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Notes:
1.For information the equivalent STC Ref,erence is: STCP12-1: Part 3 - 2.7 SVC Modelling Data
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SCHEDULE 18 - OFFSHORE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM DATA
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Filter Description
Manufacturer Model Filter Type Filter connection Notes
type (Delta/Star,
Grounded/
Ungrounded)
Parameter as applicable
Filter Capacitance Inductance (milli- Resistance Notes
Component (R, (micro-Farads) Henrys) (Ohms)
C or L)
Filter frequency characteristics (graphs) detailing for frequency range up to 10kHz and higher
Notes:
1. For information STC Reference: STCP12-1: Part 3 - 2.8 Harmonic Filter Data
The information listed below may be requested by NGET from each User undertaking OTSDUW with
respect to any Interface Point or Connection Point to enable NGET to assess transient overvoltage on
the National Electricity Transmission System.
(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 to each Interface Point
or Connection Point without intermediate transformation;
(f) The following data is required on all transformers within the OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus.
(g) An indication of which items of equipment may be out of service simultaneously during Planned
Outage conditions.
The information given below, both current and forecast, where not already supplied in this Schedule 14
may be requested by NGET from each User if it is necessary for NGET to evaluate the
production/magnification of harmonic distortion on National Electricity Transmission System. The
impact of any third party Embedded within the User’s System should be reflected:-
(a) Overhead lines and underground cable circuits (including subsea cables) of the User's OTSDUW
Plant and Apparatus must be differentiated and the following data provided separately for each
type:-
(b) for all transformers connecting the OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus to a lower voltage:-
Rated MVA
Voltage Ratio
Positive phase sequence resistance
Positive phase sequence reactance
Equivalent positive phase sequence interconnection impedance with other lower voltage points
The minimum and maximum Demand (both MW and MVAr) that could occur
Harmonic current injection sources in Amps at the Connection Points and Interface Points
(d) an indication of which items of equipment may be out of service simultaneously during Planned
Outage conditions
The information listed below, where not already supplied in this Schedule 14, may be requested by NGET
from each User undertaking OTSDUW with respect to any Connection Point or Interface Point if it is
necessary for NGET to undertake detailed voltage assessment studies (eg to examine potential voltage
instability, voltage control co-ordination or to calculate voltage step changes on the National Electricity
Transmission System).
(a) For all circuits of the User’s OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus:-
(b) for all transformers connecting the User's OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus to a lower voltage:-
Rated MVA
Voltage Ratio
Positive phase sequence resistance
Positive Phase sequence reactance
Tap-changer range
Number of tap steps
Tap-changer type: on-load or off-circuit
AVC/tap-changer time delay to first tap movement
AVC/tap-changer inter-tap time delay
The information listed below, both current and forecast, and where not already supplied under this
Schedule 14, may be requested by NGET from each User undertaking OTSDUW with respect to any
Connection Point or Interface Point where prospective short-circuit currents on equipment owned by a
Transmission Licensee or operated or managed by NGET are close to the equipment rating.
(a) For all circuits of the User’s OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus:-
Positive phase sequence resistance
Positive phase sequence reactance
Positive phase sequence susceptance
Zero phase sequence resistance (both self and mutuals)
Zero phase sequence reactance (both self and mutuals)
Zero phase sequence susceptance (both self and mutuals)
(b) for all transformers connecting the User's OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus to a lower voltage:-
Rated MVA
Voltage Ratio
Positive phase sequence resistance (at max, min and nominal tap)
Positive Phase sequence reactance (at max, min and nominal tap)
Zero phase sequence reactance (at nominal tap)
Tap changer range
Earthing method: direct, resistance or reactance
Impedance if not directly earthed
Fault infeed data to be submitted by OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus providing a fault infeed (including
OTSDUW DC Converters) (PC.A.2.5.5)
A submission is required for OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus (including OTSDUW DC Converters at each
Transmission Interface Point and Connection Point. The submission shall represent operating
conditions that result in the maximum fault infeed. The fault current from all auxilaries of the OTSDUW
Plant and Apparatus at the Transmission Interface Point and Connection Point shall be included. The
fault infeed shall be expressed as a fault current at the Transmission Interface Point and also at each
Connection Point.
Should actual data in respect of fault infeeds be unavailable at the time of the application for a CUSC
Contract or Embedded Development Agreement, a limited subset of the data, representing the maximum
fault infeed that may result from the OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus, shall be submitted. This data will, as
a minimum, represent the root mean square of the positive, negative and zero sequence components of
the fault current for both single phase and three phase solid faults at each Connection Point and Interface
Point at the time of fault application and 50ms following fault application. Actual data in respect of fault
infeeds shall be submitted to NGET as soon as it is available, in line with PC.A.1.2.
DATA DESCRIPTION UNITS F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. F.Yr. DATA to RTL
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
CUSC CUSC
(PC.A.2.5) Contract App.
Form
□ ■
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
Prefault load 6hr 95% Line 580 132 95% Line 540 123 95% Line 465 106
exceeds line 20m Line 580 132 Line 540 123 Line 465 106
prefault
10m mva Line 580 132 mva Line 540 123 mva Line 465 106
continuous rating
5m 125 Line 580 132 116 Line 540 123 100 Line 465 106
3m Line 580 132 Line 540 123 Line 465 106
6hr 90% Line 580 132 90% Line 540 123 90% Line 465 106
20m Line 580 132 Line 540 123 Line 465 106
Short Term 10m mva Line 580 132 mva Line 540 123 mva Line 465 106
Overloads 5m 118 Line 580 132 110 Line 540 123 95 Line 465 106
3m Line 580 132 Line 540 123 Line 465 106
Limiting Item 6hr 84% Line 580 132 84% Line 540 123 84% Line 465 106
and permitted 20m Line 590 135 Line 545 125 Line 470 108
overload 10m mva Line 630 144 mva Line 580 133 mva Line 495 113
values 5m 110 Line 710 163 103 Line 655 149 89 Line 555 126
for different 3m Line 810 185 Line 740 170 Line 625 143
times and
pre-fault loads 6hr 75% Line 580 132 75% Line 540 123 75% Line 465 106
20m Line 595 136 Line 555 126 Line 475 109
10m mva Line 650 149 mva Line 600 137 mva Line 510 116
5m 99 Line 760 173 92 Line 695 159 79 Line 585 134
3m Line 885 203 Line 810 185 Line 685 156
6hr 60% Line 580 132 60% Line 540 123 60% Line 465 106
20m Line 605 138 Line 560 128 Line 480 110
10m mva Line 675 155 mva Line 620 142 mva Line 530 121
5m 79 Line 820 187 73 Line 750 172 63 Line 635 145
3m Line 985 226 Line 900 206 Line 755 173
6hr 30% Line 580 132 30% Line 540 123 30% Line 465 106
20m Line 615 141 Line 570 130 Line 490 112
10m mva Line 710 163 mva Line 655 150 mva Line 555 127
5m 39 Line 895 205 36 Line 820 187 31 Line 690 158
3m Line 1110 255 Line 1010 230 Line 845 193
6hr
20m
10m
5m
3m
6hr
20m
10m
5m
3m
Notes or
Restrictions
Detailed
Notes: 1. For information the equivalent STC Reference: STCP12-1: Part 3 - 2.6 Thermal Ratings
2. The values shown in the above table is example data.
Protection Schedules(PC.A.6.3)
Data schedules for the protection systems associated with each primary plant item including:
Protection, Intertrip Signalling & operating times
Intertripping and protection unstabilisation initiation
Synchronising facilities
Delayed Auto Reclose sequence schedules
A diagram of the scheme and an explanation of how the system will operate and what plant will be
affected by the scheme’s operation.
Substation: _______________________________
A diagram of the scheme and an explanation of how the system will operate and what plant will be effected
by the schemes operation.
Substation:________________________________
A diagram of the scheme and an explanation of how the system will operate and what plant will be effected
by the schemes operation
Substation: __________________________
Location Details:
Generator Interface
1. Substation Type:
2. Voltage Control: (short description of voltage control system. To include mention of modes ie
Voltage, manual etc. Plus control step increments ie 0.5%-0.33kV?)
3. Energisation Switching Information: (The standard energisation switching process from dead.)
4. Intertrip Systems:
5. Reactive Plant Outage: (A short explanation of any system re-configurations required to facilitate
the outage of any reactive plant which form part of the OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus equipment.
Also any generation restrictions required).
6. Harmonic Filter Outage: (An explanation as to any OTSDUW Plant and Apparatus
reconfigurations required to facilitate the outage and maintain the system within specified Harmonic
limits, also any generation restrictions required).
□ ■
If the busbars at the Interface Point or Section SPD
Connection Point are normally run in separate Number
sections identify the section to which the
OTSDUW DC Converter configuration is □ ■ SPD+
connected MW
CONTENTS
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GC.2 SCOPE
GC.2.1 The General Conditions apply to all Users (including, for the avoidance of doubt, NGET).
GC.6 MISCELLANEOUS
GC.6.1 Data and Notices
GC.6.1.1 Data and notices to be submitted either to NGET or to Users under the Grid Code (other than
data which is the subject of a specific requirement of the Grid Code as to the manner of its
delivery) shall be delivered in writing either by hand or sent by first-class pre-paid post, or by
facsimile transfer or by electronic mail to a specified address or addresses previously supplied by
NGET or the User (as the case may be) for the purposes of submitting that data or those
notices.
GC.6.1.2 References in the Grid Code to “in writing” or “written” include typewriting, printing, lithography,
and other modes of reproducing words in a legible and non-transitory form and in relation to
submission of data and notices includes electronic communications.
GC.6.1.3 Data delivered pursuant to paragraph GC.6.1.1, in the case of data being submitted to NGET,
shall be addressed to the Transmission Control Centre at the address notified by NGET to
each User prior to connection, or to such other Department within NGET or address, as NGET
may notify each User from time to time, and in the case of notices to be submitted to Users,
shall be addressed to the chief executive of the addressee (or such other person as may be
notified by the User in writing to NGET from time to time) at its address(es) notified by each User
to NGET in writing from time to time for the submission of data and service of notices under the
Grid Code (or failing which to the registered or principal office of the addressee).
GC.6.1.4 All data items, where applicable, will be referenced to nominal voltage and Frequency unless
otherwise stated.
GC.12.3 NGET has obligations under the EMR Documents to inform EMR Administrative
Parties of certain data. NGET may pass on User data to an EMR Administrative Party
where NGET is required to do so under an EMR Document.
GC.12.4 NGET may use User data for the purpose of carrying out its EMR Functions.
nd
Parts 1 to 3 2.0 22 Jan 2015
Part 4 – Specific Requirements
nd
1 Back-Up Protection Grading PS(T)044(RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
across NGET's and other
Network Operator Interfaces
th
2 Ratings and General TS 1 (RES) 1.0 9 Jan 2006
Requirements for Plant, Draft
Equipment, Apparatus and
Services for the National Grid
System and Connections Points
to it.
th
3 Substations TS 2.01 (RES) 1.0 9 Jan 2006
Draft
nd
4 Switchgear TS 2.02 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
nd
5 Substation Auxiliary Supplies TS 2.12 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
nd
6 Ancillary Light Current TS 2.19 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
Equipment
th
7 Substation Interlocking TS 3.01.01 (RES) 1.0 9 Jan 2006
Schemes Draft
nd
8 Earthing Requirements TS 3.01.02 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
nd
9 Circuit Breakers TS 3.02.01 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
nd
10 Disconnectors and Earthing TS 3.02.02 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
Switches
nd
11 Current Transformers for TS 3.02.04 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
Protection and General Use on
the 132kV, 275kV and 400kV
Systems
th
12 Voltage Transformers TS 3.02.05 (RES) 1.0 9 Jan 2006
Draft
nd
13 Bushings TS 3.02.07 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
nd
14 Solid Core Post Insulators for TS 3.02.09 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
Substations
th
15 Voltage Dividers TS 3.02.12 (RES) 1.0 9 Jan 2006
Draft
nd
16 Gas Insulated Switchgear TS 3.02.14 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
nd
17 Environmental and Test TS 3.24.15 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
Requirements for Electronic
Equipment
nd
18 Busbar Protection TS 3.24.34 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
nd
19 Circuit Breaker Fail Protection TS 3.24.39 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
nd
20 System Monitor – Dynamic TS 3.24.70 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
System Monitoring (DSM)
nd
21 Protection & Control for HVDC TS 3.24.90 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
Systems
nd
22 Ancillary Services Business TS 3.24.95 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
Monitoring
nd
23 Guidance for Conductor Jointing TGN(E)187 (RES) 2.0 22 Jan 2015
th
Communications Standards for Electronic Data Issue 4 26 Aug 2015
Communication Facilities and Automatic Logging
Devices
th
EDT Interface Specification Issue 4 18 Dec 2000
st
EDT Submitter Guidance Note Issue 1 21 Dec 2001
th
EDL Message Interface Specification Issue 4 20 Jun 2000
rd
EDL Instruction Interface Valid Reason Codes Issue 2 23 Jul 2001
th
MODIS Interface Specification Version 4 26 May 2015
The data to be submitted in respect of OC2.4.1.2.3 (a) and OC2.4.1.2.4 (b) and (c) need
only be in respect of dates on or after 1 April 2005.
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GC.A.3 Cut-over
GC.A.3.1 It is anticipated that it will be appropriate for arrangements to be put in place for final transition to
BETTA in the period up to and following (for a temporary period) Go-Live, for the purposes of:
(a) managing the transition from operations under the Grid Code as in force immediately prior
to Go-Active to operations under the GB Grid Code and the BSC as in force on and after
Go-Active;
(b) managing the transition from operations under the existing grid code applicable to Scottish
Users as in force immediately prior to Go-Active to operations under the GB Grid Code as
in force on and after Go-Active;
(c) managing the transition of certain data from operations under the existing grid code
applicable to Scottish Users before and after Go-Active; and
(d) managing GB Grid Code systems, processes and procedures so that they operate
effectively at and from Go-Live.
GC.A.3.2 (a) The provisions of BC1 (excluding BC1.5.1, BC1.5.2 and BC1.5.3) shall apply to and be
complied with by Scottish Users and by NGET in respect of such Scottish Users with
effect from 11:00 hours on the day prior to Go-Live
(b) Notwithstanding (a) above, Scottish Users may submit data for Go-Live 3 days in advance
of Go-Live on the basis set out in the Data Validation, Consistency and Defaulting
Rules which shall apply to Scottish Users and NGET in respect of such Scottish Users
on that basis and for such purpose.
(c) The Operational Day for the purposes of any submissions by Scottish Users prior to Go-
Live under a) and b) above for the day of Go-Live shall be 00:00 hours on Go Live to
05:00 hours on the following day.
(d) The provisions of BC2 shall apply to and be complied with by Scottish Users and by NGET
in respect of such Scottish Users with effect from 23:00 hours on the day prior to Go-Live.
(e) The provisions of OC7.4.8 shall apply to and be complied with by Scottish Users and by
NGET in respect of such Scottish Users with effect from 11:00 hours on the day prior to
Go-Live.
(f) In order to facilitate cut-over, Scottish Users acknowledge and agree that NGET will
exchange data submitted by such Scottish Users under BC1 prior to Go-Live with the
Scottish system operators to the extent necessary to enable the cut-over.
(g) Except in the case of Reactive Power, Scottish Users should only provide Ancillary
Services from Go-Live where they have been instructed to do so by NGET. In the case of
Reactive Power, at Go-Live a Scottish Users MVAr output will be deemed to be the level
instructed by NGET under BC2, following this Scottish Users should operate in
accordance with BC2.A.2.6 on the basis that MVAr output will be allowed to vary with
system conditions.
CONTENTS
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PART A
GR.1 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................... 1
PART B
GR.2 CODE ADMINISTRATOR ....................................................................................................................... 1
GR.3 GRID CODE REVIEW PANEL ................................................................................................................ 2
GR.4 APPOINTMENT OF PANEL MEMBERS ................................................................................................ 3
GR.5 TERM OF OFFICE .................................................................................................................................. 4
GR.6 REMOVAL FROM OFFICE .................................................................................................................... 4
GR.7 ALTERNATES........................................................................................................................................ 5
GR.8 MEETINGS ............................................................................................................................................ 6
GR.9 PROCEEDINGS AT MEETINGS ........................................................................................................... 8
GR.10 QUORUM ............................................................................................................................................... 8
GR.11 VOTING ................................................................................................................................................. 9
GR.12 PROTECTIONS FOR PANEL MEMBERS ............................................................................................ 9
PART C
GR.13 GRID CODE MODIFICATION REGISTER ............................................................................................ 9
GR.14 CHANGE CO-ORDINATION ............................................................................................................... 10
GR.15 GRID CODE MODIFICATION PROPOSALS ...................................................................................... 10
GR.16 SIGNIFICANT CODE REVIEW ............................................................................................................ 13
GR.17 AUTHORITY LET MODIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 15
GR.18 GRID CODE MODIFICATION PROPOSAL EVALUATION................................................................. 17
GR.19 PANEL PROCEEDINGS ...................................................................................................................... 17
GR.20 WORKGROUPS .................................................................................................................................. 19
GR.21 THE CODE ADMINISTRATOR CONSULTATION .............................................................................. 22
GR.22 GRID CODE MODIFICATION REPORTS ........................................................................................... 23
GR.23 URGENT MODIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................ 27
GR.24 SELF-GOVERNANCE ......................................................................................................................... 29
GR.25 IMPLEMENTATION ............................................................................................................................. 31
GR.26 FAST TRACK ....................................................................................................................................... 33
GR.1 INTRODUCTION
GR.1.1 This section of the Grid Code sets out how the Grid Code is to be amended and the
procedures set out in this section, to the extent that they are dealt with in the Code
Administration Code of Practice, are consistent with the principles contained in the Code
Administration Code of Practice. Where inconsistencies or conflicts exist between the
Grid Code and the Code Administration Code of Practice, the Grid Code shall take
precedence.
GR.1.2 There is a need to bring proposed amendments to the attention of Users and others, to
discuss such proposals and to report on them to the Authority and in furtherance of this,
the Governance Rules set out the functions of a Grid Code Review Panel and
Workgroups and for consultation by the Code Administrator.
GR.1.3 For the purpose of these Governance Rules the term “User” shall mean any person who
is under any obligation or granted any rights under the Grid Code.
PART B
GR.2.2 The Code Administrator shall in conjunction with other code administrators, maintain,
publish, review and (where appropriate) amend from time to time the Code
Administration Code of Practice approved by the Authority provided that any
amendments to the Code Administration Code of Practice proposed by the Code
Administrator are approved by the Grid Code Review Panel prior to being raised by the
Code Administrator, and any amendments to be made to the Code Administration
Code of Practice are approved by the Authority.
GR.3.1.1 The Grid Code Review Panel shall be the standing body to carry out the functions
referred to in GR.3.2
GR.3.1.2 The Grid Code Review Panel shall comprise the following members:
(a) the person appointed as the chairman of the Grid Code Review Panel (the “Panel
Chairman”) in accordance with GR.4.1, who shall (subject to GR.11.4) be a voting
member unless they are an employee of NGET in which case they will be a non-
voting member;
(b) the following members, appointed in accordance with GR.4.2 (a), who shall be non-
voting members:
(d) a secretary (the “Panel Secretary”), who shall be a person appointed and provided
by the Code Administrator to assist the Grid Code Review Panel and who shall be
responsible for the administration of the Grid Code Review Panel and Grid Code
Modification Proposals. The Panel Secretary will be a non-voting member of the
Grid Code Review Panel.
GR.3.2 Functions of the Grid Code Review Panel and the Code Administrator’s Role
(a) The Grid Code Review Panel shall have the functions assigned to it in these
Governance Rules.
(b) Without prejudice to GR.3.2(a) and to the further provisions of these Governance
Rules, the Grid Code Review Panel shall endeavour at all times to operate:
(d) Subject to notifying Users, the Code Administrator will, with the Authority’s
approval, apply to the Authority for a revision or revisions to the Implementation
Date where the Code Administrator becomes aware of any circumstances which is
likely to mean that the Implementation Date is unachievable, which shall include as
a result of a Legal Challenge, at any point following the approval of the Grid Code
Modification Proposal.
(e) In the event that the Authority’s decision to approve or not to approve a Grid Code
Modification Proposal is subject of Legal Challenge (and the party raising such
Legal Challenge has received from the relevant authority the necessary permission
to proceed) then the Code Administrator will, with the Authority’s approval, apply
to the Authority for a revision or revisions to the Proposed Implementation Date in
the Grid Code Modification Report in respect of such Grid Code Modification
Proposal as necessary such that if such Grid Code Modification Proposal were to
be approved following such Legal Challenge the Proposed Implementation Date
would be achievable.
(f) Prior to making any request to the Authority for any revision pursuant to GR.3.2(d)
(including where it is necessary as a result of a Legal Challenge) or GR.3.2(e) the
Code Administrator shall consult on the revision with Users and such other person
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who may properly be considered to have an appropriate interest in it in accordance
with GR.21.2 and GR.21.8. The request to the Authority shall contain copies of (and
a summary of) all written representations or objections made by consultees during
the consultation period.
(i) shall act impartially and in accordance with the requirements of the Grid Code;
and
(ii) shall not be representative of, and shall act without undue regard to the
particular interests of the persons or body of persons by whom he was
appointed as Panel Member and any Related Person from time to time.
(b) Such a person shall not be appointed as a Panel Member or an Alternate Member
(as the case may be) unless he shall have first:
(i) confirmed in writing to the Code Administrator for the benefit of all Users that
he agrees to act as a Panel Member or Alternate Member in accordance
with the Grid Code and acknowledges the requirements of GR.3.3 (a) and
GR.3.3(c);
(ii) where that person is employed, provided to the Panel Secretary a letter from
his employer agreeing that he may act as Panel Member or Alternate
Member, and that the requirement in GR.3.3(a)(ii) shall prevail over his
duties as an employee.
(c) A Panel Member or Alternate Member shall, at the time of appointment and upon
any change in such interests, disclose (in writing) to the Panel Secretary any such
interests (in relation to the Grid Code) as are referred to in GR.3.3(a)(ii).
(a) The Panel Chairman shall be a person appointed (or re-appointed) by NGET, having
particular regard to the views of the Grid Code Review Panel, and shall act
independently of NGET.
(b) A person shall be appointed or re-appointed as the Panel Chairman where the
Authority has approved such appointment or reappointment and NGET has given
notice to the Panel Secretary of such appointment, with effect from the date of such
notice or (if later) with effect from the date specified in such notice.
(b) The Citizens Advice or the Citizens Advice Scotland may appoint one person as a
Panel Member representing customers by giving notice of such appointment to the
Panel Secretary, and may remove and re-appoint by notice.
(c) NGET shall appoint the NGET representative referred to at GR.3.1.2(c)(i) and shall
give notice of the identity of such person to the Panel Secretary, and may remove
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and re-appoint by notice to the Panel Secretary.
(d) The BSC Panel shall appoint a representative to be the member of the Grid Code
Review Panel referred to at GR.3.1.2(c) (iii) and shall give notice of the identity of
such person to the Panel Secretary, and may remove and re-appoint by notice to the
Panel Secretary.
GR.4.3. The Authority shall from time to time notify the Panel Secretary of the identity of the
Authority representative referred to at GR.3.1.2(b)(ii).
(a) If in the opinion of the Authority there is a class or category of person (whether or
not a User) who have interests in respect of the Grid Code but whose interests:
(i) are not reflected in the composition of Panel Members for the time being
appointed; but
(ii) would be so reflected if a particular person was appointed as an additional
Panel Member, then the Authority may at any time appoint (or re-appoint)
that person as a Panel Member by giving notice of such appointment to the
Panel Secretary but in no event shall the Authority be able to appoint more
than one person so that there could be more than one such Panel Member.
(b) A person appointed as a Panel Member pursuant to this GR.4.4 shall remain
appointed, subject to GR.5 and GR.6, notwithstanding that the conditions by virtue of
which he was appointed (for example that the interests he reflects are otherwise
reflected) may cease to be satisfied.
No person other than an individual shall be appointed a Panel Member or his alternate.
The term of office of a Panel Member, the Panel Chairman and Alternate Members
shall be a period expiring on 31 December every second year. A Panel Member, the
Panel Chairman and Alternate Member shall be eligible for reappointment on expiry of
his term of office.
GR.6.1 A person shall cease to hold office as the Panel Chairman, a Panel Member or an
Alternate Member:
(d) if the Grid Code Review Panel resolves (and the Authority does not veto such resolution
by notice in writing to the Panel Secretary within fifteen (15) Business Days) that he
should cease to hold office on grounds of his serious misconduct;
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(e) if the Grid Code Review Panel resolves (and the Authority does not veto such resolution
by notice in writing to the Panel Secretary within fifteen (15) Business Days) that he
should cease to hold office due to a change in employer notwithstanding compliance with
GR.3.3(d).
GR.6.2 A Grid Code Review Panel resolution under GR.6.1(d) or (e) shall, notwithstanding any
other paragraph, require the vote in favour of at least all Panel Members less one (other
than the Panel Member or Alternate Member who is the subject of such resolution) and
for these purposes an abstention shall count as a vote cast in favour of the resolution. A
copy of any such resolution shall forthwith be sent to the Authority by the Panel
Secretary.
GR.6.3 A person shall not qualify for appointment as a Panel Member or Alternate Member if at
the time of the proposed appointment he would be required by the above to cease to hold
that office.
GR.6.4 The Panel Secretary shall give prompt notice to NGET, all Panel Members, all Users
and the Authority of the appointment or re-appointment of any Panel Member or
Alternate Member or of any Panel Member or Alternate Member ceasing to hold office
and publication on the Website and (where relevant details are supplied to the Panel
Secretary) despatch by electronic mail shall fulfil this obligation.
GR.7 ALTERNATES
The Panel Chairman shall preside at every meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel at
which he is present. If he is unable to be present at a meeting, he may appoint an
alternate (who shall be a senior employee of NGET) to act as the Panel Chairman, who
may or may not be a Panel Member. If neither the Panel Chairman nor his alternate is
present at the meeting within half an hour of the time appointed for holding the meeting,
the Panel Members present may appoint one of their number to be the chairman of the
meeting.
(a) At the same time that the parties entitled to vote in the relevant election appoint
Elected Panel Members under GR.4.2(a), they shall appoint the following Alternate
Members in accordance with Annex GR.A:
(i) one alternate representative of the Suppliers;
(ii) one alternate representative of the Onshore Transmission Licensees;
(iii) one alternate representative of the Offshore Transmission Licensees; and
(iv) two alternate representatives of the Generators.
In the event that the election process fails to appoint an Alternate Member for
any of the Elected Panel Members, each Elected Panel Member shall be entitled (but
not obligated) to each at their own discretion nominate their own Alternate Member.
(b) Any Panel Member that is not an Elected Panel Member shall be entitled (but not
obligated) to each at their own discretion nominate their own Alternate Member.
(c) A Panel Member shall give notice to the Panel Secretary in the event it will be
represented by an Alternate Member for any one Grid Code Review Panel
meeting.
(d) Where a Panel Member has nominated an Alternate Member in accordance with
GR.7.2(a) or (b), they may remove such Alternate Member, by giving notice of such
removal, and any nomination of a different Alternate Member, to the Panel
Secretary. A Panel Member may not choose as his Alternate Member: any party
who is already acting as an Alternate Member for another Panel Member; or
another Panel Member.
(e) All information to be sent by the Panel Secretary to Panel Members pursuant to
(b) The Panel Secretary shall promptly notify all Panel Members and Users of
appointment or removal by any Panel Member of any alternate and publication on
the Website and (where relevant details have been provided to the Panel Secretary)
despatch by electronic mail shall fulfil this obligation.
(a) Where the Panel Chairman or a Panel Member has appointed an alternate:
(ii) the Alternate Member shall have the same voting rights the Panel Member in
whose place he is attending;
(iii) GR.8, GR.9, GR.10, GR.11 and GR.12 shall apply to the Alternate Member as
if he were the appointing Panel Member and a reference to a Panel Member
elsewhere in the Grid Code shall,unless the context otherwise requires,
include his duly appointed Alternate Member.
(iv) for the avoidance of doubt, the appointing Panel Member shall not enjoy any of
the rights transferred to the Alternate Member at any meeting at which, or in
relation to any matter on which, the Alternate Member acts on his behalf.
GR.8 MEETINGS
GR.8.1 Meetings of the Grid Code Review Panel shall be held at regular intervals and at least
every 2 months at such time and such place as the Grid Code Review Panel shall
decide.
GR.8.2 A regular meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel may be cancelled if:
(a) the Panel Chairman considers, having due regard to the lack of business in the
agenda, that there is insufficient business for the Grid Code Review Panel to
conduct and requests the Panel Secretary to cancel the meeting;
(b) the Panel Secretary notifies all Panel Members, not less than five (5) Business
Days before the date for which the meeting is to be convened, of the proposal to
cancel the meeting; and
GR.8.3 If any Panel Member wishes, acting reasonably, to hold a special meeting (in addition to
regular meetings under GR.8.1) of the Grid Code Review Panel:
(a) he shall request the Panel Secretary to convene such a meeting and inform the
Panel Secretary of the matters to be discussed at the meeting;
(b) the Panel Secretary shall promptly convene the special meeting for a day as soon as
practicable but not less than five (5) Business Days after such request.
GR.8.4 Any meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel shall be convened by the Panel Secretary
by notice (which will be given by electronic mail if the relevant details are supplied to the
Panel Secretary) to each Panel Member (and to the Authority):
(a) setting out the date, time and place of the meeting and (unless the Grid Code
Review Panel has otherwise decided) given at least five (5) Business Days before
the date of the meeting;
(b) accompanied by an agenda of the matters for consideration at the meeting and any
supporting papers available to the Panel Secretary at the time the notice is given
(and the Panel Secretary shall circulate to Panel Members any late papers as and
when they are received by him).
GR.8.5 The Panel Secretary shall send a copy of the notice convening a meeting of the Grid
Code Review Panel, and the agenda and papers accompanying the notice, to the Panel
Members and Alternate Members, and publication on the Website and despatch by
electronic mail (if the relevant details are supplied to the Panel Secretary) shall fulfil this
obligation.
GR.8.6 Any Panel Member (or, at the Panel Member’s request, the Panel Secretary) may
notify matters for consideration at a meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel in addition
to those notified by the Panel Secretary under GR.8.4 by notice to all Panel Members
and persons entitled to receive notice under GR.8.5, not less than three (3) Business
Days before the date of the meeting.
GR.8.7 The proceedings of a meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel shall not be invalidated by
the accidental omission to give or send notice of the meeting or a copy thereof or any of
the accompanying agenda or papers to, or failure to receive the same by, any person
entitled to receive such notice, copy, agenda or paper.
GR.8.8 A meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel may consist of a conference between Panel
Members who are not all in one place but who are able (by telephone or otherwise) to
speak to each of the others and to be heard by each of the others simultaneously.
GR.8.9 With the consent of all Panel Members (whether obtained before, at or after any such
meeting) the requirements of this GR.8 as to the manner in and notice on which a
meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel is convened may be waived or modified
provided that no meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel shall be held unless notice of
the meeting and its agenda has been sent to the persons entitled to receive the same
under GR.8.5 at least 24 hours before the time of the meeting.
GR.8.10 Subject to GR.8.11, no matter shall be resolved at a meeting of the Grid Code Review
Panel unless such matter was contained in the agenda accompanying the Panel
Secretary’s notice under GR.8.4 or was notified in accordance with GR.8.6.
GR.8.11 Where:
(a) any matter (not contained in the agenda and not notified pursuant to GR.8.4 and
GR.8.6) is put before a meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel, and
(b) in the opinion of the Grid Code Review Panel it is necessary (in view of the urgency
of the matter) that the Grid Code Review Panel resolve upon such matter at the
meeting, the Grid Code Review Panel may so resolve upon such matter, and the
Grid Code Review Panel shall also determine at such meeting whether the decision
of the Grid Code Review Panel in relation to such matter should stand until the
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following meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel, in which case (at such following
meeting) the decision shall be reviewed and confirmed or (but not with effect earlier
than that meeting, and only so far as the consequences of such revocation do not
make implementation of the Grid Code or compliance by Users with it impracticable)
revoked.
GR.9.1 Subject as provided in the Grid Code, the Grid Code Review Panel may regulate the
conduct of and adjourn and reconvene its meetings as it sees fit.
GR.9.2 Meetings of the Grid Code Review Panel shall be open to attendance by a
representative of any User (including any Authorised Electricity Operator; NGET or a
Materially Affected Party), the Citizens Advice or the Citizens Advice Scotland and
any person invited by the Panel Chairman and/or any other Panel Member.
GR.9.3 The Panel Chairman and any other Panel Member may invite any person invited by the
under GR.9.2, and/or any attending representative of a User, to speak at the meeting (but
such person shall have no vote).
GR.9.4 As soon as practicable after each meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel, the Panel
Secretary shall prepare and send (by electronic mail or otherwise) to Panel Members
the minutes of such meeting, which shall be (subject to GR.9.5) approved (or amended
and approved) at the next meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel after they were so
sent, and when approved (excluding any matter which the Grid Code Review Panel
decided was not appropriate for such publication) shall be placed on the Website.
GR.9.5 If, following the circulation of minutes (as referred to in GR.9.4), the meeting of the Grid
Code Review Panel at which they were to be approved is cancelled pursuant to GR.8.2,
such minutes (including any proposed changes thereto which have already been
received) shall be recirculated with the notification of the cancellation of the meeting of
the Grid Code Review Panel. Panel Members shall confirm their approval of such
minutes to the Panel Secretary (by electronic mail) no later than five (5) Business Days
following such minutes being re-circulated. If no suggested amendments are received
within such five (5) Business Days period, the minutes will be deemed to have been
approved. If the minutes are approved, or deemed to have been approved, (excluding
any matter which the Grid Code Review Panel decided was not appropriate for such
publication) they shall be placed on the Website. If suggested amendments are received
within such five (5) Business Days period, the minutes shall remain unapproved and the
process for approval (or amendment and approval) of such minutes at the next meeting of
the Grid Code Review Panel, as described in GR.9.4, shall be followed.
GR.10 QUORUM
GR.10.1 No business shall be transacted at any meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel unless a
quorum is present throughout the meeting.
GR.10.2 Subject to GR.10.4, a quorum shall be 6 Panel Members who have a vote
Present (subject to GR.8.8) in person or by their alternates, of whom at least one shall be
appointed by NGET. Where a Panel Member is represented by an Alternate Member,
that Alternate Member cannot represent any other Panel Member at the same meeting.
GR.10.3 If within half an hour after the time for which the meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel
has been convened a quorum is not present (and provided the Panel Secretary has not
been notified by Panel Members that they have been delayed and are expected to arrive
within a reasonable time):
(a) the meeting shall be adjourned to the same day in the following week (or, if that day
is not a Business Day the next Business Day following such day) at the same time;
(b) the Panel Secretary shall give notice of the adjourned meeting as far as practicable
in accordance with GR.8.
GR.10.4 If at the adjourned meeting there is not a quorum present within half an hour after the
time for which the meeting was convened, those present shall be a quorum.
GR.11.1 At any meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel any matter to be decided which shall
include the Grid Code Review Panel Recommendation Vote shall be put to a vote of
those Panel Members entitled to vote in accordance with these Governance Rules upon
the request of the Panel Chairman or any Panel Member.
GR.11.2 Subject to GR.11.4, in deciding any matter at any meeting of the Grid Code Review
Panel each Panel Member other than the Panel Chairman shall cast one vote.
GR.11.3 Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Grid Code, and in particular GR.6.2, any
matter to be decided at any meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel shall be decided by
simple majority of the votes cast at the meeting (an abstention shall not be counted as a
cast vote).
GR11.4 The Panel Chairman shall not cast a vote as a Panel Member but shall have a casting
vote on any matter where votes are otherwise cast equally in favour of and against the
relevant motion. Where the vote is in respect of a Grid Code Modification Proposal the
Panel Chairman may only use such casting vote to vote against such Grid Code
Modification Proposal. The Panel Chairman will have a free vote in respect of any
other vote. Where any person other than the actual Panel Chairman is acting as
chairman he shall not have a casting vote.
GR.11.5 Any resolution in writing signed by or on behalf of all Panel Members shall be valid and
effectual as if it had been passed at a duly convened and quorate meeting of the Grid
Code Review Panel. Such a resolution may consist of several instruments in like form
signed by or on behalf of one or more Panel Members.
GR.12.1 Subject to GR.12.2 all CUSC Parties shall jointly and severally indemnify and keep
indemnified each Panel Member, the Panel Secretary and each member of a
Workgroup (“Indemnified Persons”) in respect of all costs (including legal costs),
expenses, damages and other liabilities properly incurred or suffered by such
Indemnified Persons when acting in or in connection with his office under the Grid
Code, or in what he in good faith believes to be the proper exercise and discharge of the
powers, duties, functions and discretions of that office in accordance with the Grid Code,
and all claims, demands and proceedings in connection therewith other than any such
costs, expenses, damages or other liabilities incurred or suffered as a result of the wilful
default or bad faith of such Indemnified Person.
GR.12.2 The indemnity provided in GR.12.1 shall not extend to costs and expenses incurred in the
ordinary conduct of being a Panel Member or Panel Secretary, or member of a
Workgroup including, without limitation, accommodation costs and travel costs or any
remuneration for their services to the Grid Code Review Panel or Workgroup.
GR.12.3 The Users agree that no Indemnified Person shall be liable for anything done when
acting properly in or in connection with his office under the Grid Code, or anything done
in what he in good faith believes to be the proper exercise and discharge of the powers,
duties, functions and discretions of that office in accordance with the Grid Code. Each
CUSC Party hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives any such liability of any
Indemnified Person and any rights, remedies and claims against any Indemnified
Person in respect thereof.
GR.12.4 Without prejudice to GR.12.2, nothing in GR.12.3 shall exclude or limit the liability of
an Indemnified Person for death or personal injury resulting from the negligence of such
Indemnified Person.
PART C
GR.13.1 The Code Administrator shall establish and maintain a register (“Grid Code
Modification Register”) in a form as may be agreed with the Authority from time to
time, which shall record the matters set out in GR.13.3.
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GR.13.2 The purpose of the Grid Code Modification Register shall be to assist the Grid Code
Review Panel and to enable the Grid Code Review Panel, Users and any other
persons who may be interested to be reasonably informed of the progress of Grid Code
Modification Proposals and Approved Modifications from time to time.
GR.13.3 The Grid Code Modification Register shall record in respect of current outstanding Grid
Code Review Panel business:
(a) details of each Grid Code Modification Proposal (including the name of the
Proposer, the date of the Grid Code Modification Proposal and a brief description
of the Grid Code Modification Proposal);
(c) the current status and progress of each Grid Code Modification Proposal, if
appropriate the anticipated date for reporting to the Authority in respect thereof, and
whether it has been withdrawn, rejected or implemented for a period of three (3)
months after such withdrawal, rejection or implementation or such longer period as
the Authority may determine;
(d) the current status and progress of each Approved Modification, each Approved
Grid Code Self-Governance Proposal, and each Approved Fast Track Proposal;
and
(e) such other matters as the Grid Code Review Panel may consider appropriate from
time to time to achieve the purpose of GR.13.2.
GR.13.4 The Grid Code Modification Register (as updated from time to time and
indicating the revisions since the previous issue) shall be published on the Website or (in
the absence, for whatever reason, of the Website) in such other manner and with such
frequency (being not less than once per month) as the Code Administrator may decide
in order to bring it to the attention of the Grid Code Review Panel, Users and other
persons who may be interested.
GR.14.1 The Code Administrator shall establish (and, where appropriate, revise from
time to time) joint working arrangements for change co-ordination with each Core
Industry Document Owner and with the STC Modification Panel to facilitate the
identification, co-ordination, making and implementation of change to Core Industry
Documents and the STC consequent on a Grid Code Modification Proposal, including,
but not limited to, changes that are appropriate in order to avoid conflict or inconsistency
as between the Grid Code and any Core Industry Document and the STC, in a full and
timely manner.
GR.14.2 The working arrangements referred to in GR.14.1 shall be such as to enable the
consideration, development and evaluation of Grid Code Modification Proposals, and
the implementation of Approved Modifications, to proceed in a full and timely manner
and enable changes to Core Industry Documents and the STC consequent on an
amendment to be made and given effect wherever possible (subject to any necessary
consent of the Authority) at the same time as such Grid Code Modification Proposal is
made and given effect.
(a) by any User; any Authorised Electricity Operator liable to be materially affected by
such a proposal; the Citizens Advice or the Citizens Advice Scotland;
GR.15.2 A Standard Modification shall follow the procedure set out in GR.18 to GR.22.
GR.15.3 A Grid Code Modification Proposal shall be submitted in writing to the Panel Secretary
and, subject to the provisions of GR.15.4 below, shall contain the following information in
relation to such proposal:
(b) the name of the representative of the Proposer who shall represent the Proposer in
person for the purposes of this GR.15;
(c) a description (in reasonable but not excessive detail) of the issue or defect which the
proposed modification seeks to address;
(d) a description (in reasonable but not excessive detail) of the proposed modification
and of its nature and purpose;
(e) where possible, an indication of those parts of the Grid Code which would require
amendment in order to give effect to (and/or would otherwise be affected by) the
proposed modification and an indication of the nature of those amendments or
effects;
(f) the reasons why the Proposer believes that the proposed modification would better
facilitate achievement of the Grid Code Objectives as compared with the current
version of the Grid Code together with background information in support thereof;
(g) the reasoned opinion of the Proposer as to why the proposed modification should
not fall within a current Significant Code Review, whether the proposed modification
should be treated as a Self-Governance Modification or whether the proposed
modification fails to meet the Self- Governance Criteria and as a result should
proceed along the Standard Modification route;
(h) the reasoned opinion of the Proposer as to whether that impact is likely to be material
and if so an assessment of the quantifiable impact of the proposed modification on
greenhouse gas emissions, to be conducted in accordance with such current
guidance on the treatment of carbon costs and evaluation of the greenhouse gas
emissions as may be issued by the Authority from time to time;
(i) where possible, an indication of the impact of the proposed modification on Core
Industry Documents and the STC;
(j) where possible, an indication of the impact of the proposed modification on relevant
computer systems and processes used by Users.
GR.15.4 The Proposer of a Grid Code Fast Track Proposal is not required to provide the items
referenced at GR.15.3 (f) – (j) inclusive, unless either:
(a) the Grid Code Review Panel has, pursuant to GR.26.5 or GR.26.6, not agreed
unanimously that the Grid Code Fast Track Proposal meets the Fast Track
Criteria, or has not unanimously approved the Grid Code Fast Track Proposal; or
(b) there has been an objection to the Approved Fast Track Proposal pursuant to
GR.26.12, whereupon the Proposer shall be entitled to provide the additional
information required pursuant to GR.15.3 for a Grid Code Modification Proposal
within 28 days of the Panel Secretary’s request. Where the Proposer fails to provide
the additional information in accordance with such timescales, the Panel Secretary
may reject such proposal in accordance with GR.15.5.
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GR.15.5 If a proposal fails in any material respect to provide the information in GR.15.3 (excluding
(e), (i) and (j) thereof), the Panel Secretary may reject such proposal provided that:
(a) the Panel Secretary shall furnish the Proposer with the reasons for such rejection;
(b) the Panel Secretary shall report such rejection to the Grid Code Review Panel at
the next Grid Code Review Panel meeting, with details of the reasons;
(c) if the Grid Code Review Panel decides or the Authority directs to reverse the Panel
Secretary’s decision to refuse the submission, the Panel Secretary shall notify the
Proposer accordingly and the proposal shall be dealt with in accordance with these
Governance Rules;
(d) nothing in these Governance Rules shall prevent a Proposer from submitting a
revised proposal in compliance with the requirements of GR.15.3 in respect of the
same subject-matter.
(b) a Rejected Grid Code Modification Proposal, where such proposal is made at any
time within two (2) months after the decision of the Authority not to direct NGET to
modify the Grid Code pursuant to the Transmission Licence in the manner set out
in such Grid Code Modification Proposal, and the Panel Secretary shall notify the
Proposer accordingly.
GR.15.7 Promptly upon receipt of a Grid Code Modification Proposal, the Panel Secretary
shall:
(a) allocate a unique reference number to the Grid Code Modification Proposal;
(b) enter details of the Grid Code Modification Proposal on the Grid Code
Modification Register.
GR.15.8 Subject to GR.8.6 and GR.26, where the Grid Code Modification Proposal is received
more than five (5) Business Days prior to the next Grid Code Review Panel meeting,
the Panel Secretary shall place the Grid Code Modification Proposal on the agenda of
the next Grid Code Review Panel meeting and otherwise shall place it on the agenda of
the next succeeding Grid Code Review Panel meeting.
GR.15.9 It shall be a condition to the right to make a proposal to modify the Grid Code under this
GR.15 that the Proposer:
(a) grants a non-exclusive royalty free licence to all Users who request the same
covering all present and future rights, IPRs and moral rights it may have in such
proposal (as regards use or application in Great Britain); and
(b) warrants that, to the best of its knowledge, information and belief, no other person
has asserted to the Proposer that such person has any IPRs or normal rights or
rights of confidence in such proposal, and, in making a proposal, a Proposer which is
a Grid Code Party shall be deemed to have granted the licence and given the
warranty in (a) and (b) above.
(c) The provisions of this GR.15.9 shall apply to any WG Consultation Alternative
Request, and also to a Relevant Party supporting a Grid Code Modification
Proposal in place of the original Proposer in accordance with GR.15.10 (a) for these
GR.15.10 Subject to GR.16.1, which deals with the withdrawal of a Grid Code Modification
Proposal made pursuant to a direction following a Significant Code Review, a
Proposer may withdraw his support for a Standard Modification by notice to the Panel
Secretary at any time prior to the Grid Code Review Panel Recommendation Vote
undertaken in relation to that Standard Modification pursuant to GR.22.4, and a
Proposer may withdraw his support for a Grid Code Modification Proposal that meets
the Self-Governance Criteria by notice to the Panel Secretary at any time prior to the
Grid Code Review Panel Self-Governance Vote undertaken in relation to that Grid
Code Modification Proposal pursuant to GR.24.9, and a Proposer may withdraw his
support for a Grid Code Fast Track Proposal by notice to the Panel Secretary at any
time prior to the Panel’s vote on whether to approve the Grid Code Fast Track
Proposal pursuant to GR.26 in which case the Panel Secretary shall forthwith:
(a) notify those parties specified in GR.15.1 as relevant in relation to the Grid Code
Modification Proposal in question (a “Relevant Party”) that he has been notified of
the withdrawal of support by the Proposer by publication on the Website and (where
relevant details are supplied) by electronic mail. A Relevant Party may within five (5)
Business Days notify the Panel Secretary that it is prepared to support the Grid
Code Modification Proposal in place of the original Proposer. If such notice is
received, the name of such Relevant Party shall replace that of the original
Proposer as the Proposer, and the Grid Code Modification Proposal shall
continue. If more than one notice is received, the first received shall be utilised;
(b) if no notice of support is received under (a), the matter shall be discussed at the next
Grid Code Review Panel meeting. If the Grid Code Review Panel so agrees, it may
notify Relevant Parties that the Grid Code Modification Proposal is to be
withdrawn, and a further period of five (5) Business Days shall be given for support
to be indicated by way of notice;
(c) if no notice of support is received under (a) or (b), the Grid Code Modification
Proposal shall be marked as withdrawn on the Grid Code Modification Register;
Code Administrator as Critical Friend
GR.15.11 The Code Administrator shall provide assistance insofar as is reasonably practicable
and on reasonable request to parties with an interest in the Grid Code Modification
Proposal process that request it in relation to the Grid Code, as provided for in the Code
Administration Code of Practice, including, but not limited to, assistance with:
(c) Their involvement in, and representation during, the Grid Code Modification
Proposal process (including but not limited to Grid Code Review Panel, and/or
Workgroup meetings) as required or as described in the Code Administration
Code of Practice; and
GR.16.1 If any party specified under GR.15.1 (other than the Authority) makes a Grid
Code Modification Proposal during a Significant Code Review Phase,
unless exempted by the Authority or unless GR.16.4(b) applies, the Grid Code
Review Panel shall assess whether the Grid Code Modification Proposal
falls within the scope of a Significant Code Review and the applicability of the
exceptions set out in GR.16.4 and shall notify the Authority of its assessment,
its reasons for that assessment and any representations received in relation to it
as soon as practicable.
GR.16.3 Subject to GR.16.4, the Authority may at any time direct that a Grid Code
Modification Proposal made during a Significant Code Review Phase falls
within the scope of a Significant Code Review and must not be made during
the Significant Code Review Phase. If so directed, the Grid Code Review
Panel will not proceed with that Grid Code Modification Proposal, and the
Proposer shall decide whether the Grid Code Modification Proposal shall be
withdrawn or suspended until the end of the Significant Code Review Phase.
If the Proposer fails to indicate its decision whether to withdraw or suspend the
Grid Code Modification Proposal within twenty- eight (28) days of the
Authority’s direction, it shall be deemed to be suspended. If the Grid Code
Modification Proposal is suspended, it shall be open to the Proposer at the
end of the Significant Code Review Phase to indicate to the Grid Code
Review Panel that it wishes that Grid Code Modification Proposal to
proceed, and it shall be considered and taken forward in the manner decided
upon by the Grid Code Review Panel at the next meeting, and it is open to the
Grid Code Review Panel to take into account any work previously undertaken
in respect of that Grid Code Modification Proposal. If the Proposer makes no
indication to the Grid Code Review Panel within twenty-eight (28) days of the
end of the Significant Code Review Phase as to whether or not it wishes the
Grid Code Modification Proposal to proceed, it shall be deemed to be
withdrawn.
GR.16.4 A Grid Code Modification Proposal that falls within the scope of a Significant
Code Review may be made where:
(a) the Authority so determines, having taken into account (among other
things) the urgency of the subject matter of the Grid Code Modification
Proposal; or
GR.16.5 Where a direction under GR.16.3 has not been issued, GR.16.4 does not apply
and the Grid Code Review Panel considers that a Grid Code Modification
Proposal made during a Significant Code Review Phase falls within the
scope of a Significant Code Review, the Grid Code Review Panel may
consult on its suitability as part of the Standard Modification route set out in
GR.19, GR.20, GR.21 and GR.22.
GR.16.6 If, within twenty eight (28) days after the Authority has published its
Significant Code Review conclusions:
(b) the Authority issues to the NGET a statement that no directions under sub-
paragraph (a) will be issued in relation to a Grid Code Modification
(d) the Authority issues a statement that it will continue work on the
Significant Code Review, NGET and all Users shall treat the Significant
Code Review Phase as continuing until it is brought to an end in
accordance with GR.16.7;
(e) neither directions under sub-paragraph (a) nor a statement under sub-
paragraphs (b) or (d) have been issued, nor a Grid Code Modification
Proposal under sub-paragraph (c) has been made, the Significant Code
Review Phase will be deemed to have ended.The Authority's published
conclusions and directions to NGET will not fetter any voting rights of the
Panel Members or the procedures informing the Grid Code Modification
Report.
(a) the Authority issues a statement that the Significant Code Review Phase
has ended;
GR.16.9 NGET may not, without the prior consent of the Authority, withdraw a Grid
Code Modification Proposal made pursuant to a direction issued by the
Authority pursuant to GR.16.4(b)). GR.16.10 Where a Grid Code
Modification Proposal has been raised in accordance with GR.16.4(b) or
GR.15.1(a), or by the Authority under GR.15.1(c) and it is in respect of a
Significant Code Review, the Authority may issue a direction (a “backstop
direction”), which requires such proposal(s) and any alternatives to be
withdrawn and which causes the Significant Code Review Phase to
recommence.
GR.17.2 An Authority-led modification may be submitted where the SCR phase is extended by a
statement issued by the Authority as described in GR.16.6(d), or where a direction is
issued under GR.16.10.
GR.17.3 The Authority may submit its proposed Authority-Led Modification to the Code
Administrator, together with such supplemental information as the Authority considers
appropriate.
GR.17.4 Upon receipt of the Authority’s proposal under GR.17.3, the Code Administrator shall
prepare a written report on the proposal (the "Authority-Led Modification Report").
Where the Code Administrator does not reasonably believe the information provided by
the Authority under 17.3 to be sufficient for it to prepare an Authority-Led Modification
Report the Code Administrator will notify the Authority as soon as reasonably
practical. The Authority-Led Modification Report must be consistent with the
information provided by the Authority under GR.17.3, and shall:
(b) set out the legal text of the proposed Authority-Led Modification;
(d) include a summary of the views (including any recommendations) from parties
consulted in respect of the proposed Authority-Led Modification;
(e) include an analysis of whether (and, if so, to what extent) the proposed Authority-
Led Modification would better facilitate achievement of the Grid Code Objective(s)
with a detailed explanation of the Authority’s reasons for its assessment, including,
where the impact is likely to be material, an assessment of the quantifiable impact of
the proposed Authority-Led Modification on greenhouse gas emissions, to be
conducted in accordance with such current guidance on the treatment of carbon
costs and evaluation of the greenhouse gas emissions as may be issued by the
Authority from time to time, and providing a detailed explanation of the Authority’s
reasons for that assessment;
(i) the impact of the proposed Authority-Led Modification on the Core Industry
Documents and the STC;
(ii) the changes which would be required to the Core Industry Documents and the
STC in order to give effect to the proposed Authority-Led Modification;
(iii) the mechanism and likely timescale for the making of the changes referred to in
(ii);
(iv) the changes and/or developments which would be required to central computer
systems and, if practicable, processes used in connection with the operation
of arrangements established under the Core Industry Documents and the
STC;
(v) the mechanism and likely timescale for the making of the changes referred to in
(iv);
(vi) an estimate of the costs associated with making and delivering the changes
referred to in (ii) and (iv), such costs are expected to relate to: for (ii) the costs
of amending the Core Industry Document(s) and STC and for (iv) the costs
of changes to computer systems and possibly processes which are
established for the operation of the Core Industry Documents and the STC,
together with an analysis and a summary of representations in relation to
such matters, including any made by Small Participants, the Citizens
Advice and the Citizens Advice Scotland;
(h) contain, to the extent such information is available to the Code Administrator, an
assessment of the impact of the proposed Authority-Led Modification on Users in
general (or classes of Users), including the changes which are likely to be required to
their internal systems and processes and an estimate of the development, capital and
operating costs associated with implementing the changes to the Grid Code and to
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Core Industry Documents and the STC;
(i) include copies of (and a summary of) all written representations or objections made
by parties consulted by the Authority in respect of the proposed Authority-Led
Modification and subsequently maintained; and
(j) have appended a copy of any impact assessment prepared by Core Industry
Document Owners and the STC committee and the views and comments of the
Code Administrator in respect thereof.
GR.17.5 Where the Authority-Led Modification Report is received more than five (5) Business
Days prior to the next Grid Code Review Panel meeting, the Panel Secretary shall
place the proposed Authority-Led Modification on the agenda of the next Grid Code
Review Panel meeting and otherwise shall place it on the agenda of the next succeeding
Grid Code Review Panel meeting.
GR.17.6 In the case of Authority-Led Modifications GR.22 shall apply, save for GR.22.1 and
GR.22.2 and the Authority-Led Modification Report shall be used as the draft Grid
Code Modification Report. Implementation
GR.17.7 Where an Authority-Led Modification has been approved in accordance with Section
GR.22, GR.25 (Implementation) shall apply.
GR.18.1 This GR.18 is subject to the Urgent Modification procedures set out in GR.23 and the
Significant Code Review procedures set out in GR.16.
GR.18.2 A Grid Code Modification Proposal shall, subject to GR.15.8, be discussed by the Grid
Code Review Panel at the next following Grid Code Review Panel meeting convened.
GR.18.3 The Proposer’s representative shall attend such Grid Code Review Panel meeting and
the Grid Code Review Panel may invite the Proposer’s representative to present his
Grid Code Modification Proposal to the Grid Code Review Panel.
GR.18.4 The Grid Code Review Panel shall evaluate each Grid Code Modification Proposal
against the Self-Governance Criteria.
GR.18.5 The Grid Code Review Panel shall follow the procedure set out in GR.24 in respect of
any Modification that the Grid Code Review Panel considers meets the Self-
Governance Criteria unless the Authority makes a direction in accordance with
GR.24.2 and in such a case that Modification shall be a Standard Modification and
shall follow the procedure set out in GR.19, GR.20, GR.21 and GR.22.
GR.18.6 Unless the Authority makes a direction in accordance with GR.24.4, a Modification that
the Grid Code Review Panel considers does not meet the Self-Governance Criteria
shall be a Standard Modification and shall follow the procedure set out in GR.19,
GR.20, GR.21 and GR.22.
GR.18.7 The Grid Code Review Panel shall evaluate each Grid Code Fast Track Proposal
against the Fast Track Criteria. GR.18.8 The Grid Code Review Panel shall follow the
procedure set out in GR.26 in respect of any Grid Code Fast Track Proposal. The
provisions of GR.19 to GR.24 shall not apply to a Grid Code Fast Track Proposal.
GR.19.1
(a) The Code Administrator and the Grid Code Review Panel shall together establish
a timetable to apply for the Grid Code Modification Proposal process.
(b) The Grid Code Review Panel shall establish the part of the timetable for the
consideration by the Grid Code Review Panel and by a Workgroup (if any) which
shall be no longer than six months unless in any case the particular circumstances of
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the Grid Code Modification Proposal (taking due account of its complexity,
importance and urgency) justify an extension of such timetable, and provided the
Authority, after receiving notice, does not object, taking into account all those issues.
(c) The Code Administrator shall establish the part of the timetable for the consultation
to be undertaken by the Code Administrator under these Governance Rules and
separately the preparation of a Grid Code Modification Report to the Authority.
Where the particular circumstances of the Grid Code Modification Proposal (taking
due account of its complexity, importance and urgency) justify an extension of such
timescales and provided the Authority, after receiving notice, does not object, taking
into account all those issues, the Code Administrator may revise such part of the
timetable.
(d) In setting such a timetable, the Grid Code Review Panel and the Code
Administrator shall exercise their respective discretions such that, in respect of each
Grid Code Modification Proposal, a Grid Code Modification Report may be
submitted to the Authority as soon after the Grid Code Modification Proposal is
made as is consistent with the proper evaluation of such Grid Code Modification
Proposal, taking due account of its complexity, importance and urgency.
(e) Having regard to the complexity, importance and urgency of particular Grid Code
Modification Proposals, the Grid Code Review Panel may determine the priority of
Grid Code Modification Proposals and may (subject to any objection from the
Authority taking into account all those issues) adjust the priority of the relevant Grid
Code Modification Proposal accordingly.
GR.19.2 In relation to each Grid Code Modification Proposal, the Grid Code Review Panel
shall determine at any meeting of the Grid Code Review Panel whether to:
(a) amalgamate the Grid Code Modification Proposal with any other Grid Code
Modification Proposal;
(b) establish a Workgroup of the Grid Code Review Panel, to consider the Grid Code
Modification Proposal;
(c) review the evaluation made pursuant to GR.18.4, taking into account any new
information received; or
(d) proceed directly to wider consultation (in which case the Proposer’s right to vary his
Grid Code Modification Proposal shall lapse).
GR.19.3 The Grid Code Review Panel may decide to amalgamate a Grid Code Modification
Proposal with one or more other Grid Code Modification Proposals where the subject-
matter of such Grid Code Modification Proposals is sufficiently proximate to justify
amalgamation on the grounds of efficiency and/or where such Grid Code Modification
Proposals are logically dependent on each other. Such amalgamation may only occur
with the consent of the Proposers of the respective Grid Code Modification Proposals.
The Authority shall be entitled to direct that a Grid Code Modification Proposal is not
amalgamated with one or more other Grid Code Modification Proposals.
GR.19.4 Without prejudice to each Proposer’s right to withdraw his Grid Code Modification
Proposal prior to the amalgamation of his Grid Code Modification Proposal where
Grid Code Modification Proposals are amalgamated pursuant to GR.19.3:
(a) such Grid Code Modification Proposals shall be treated as a single Grid Code
Modification Proposal;
(b) references in these Governance Rules to a Grid Code Modification Proposal shall
include and apply to a group of two or more Grid Code Modification Proposals so
amalgamated; and
(c) the Proposers of each such Grid Code Modification Proposal shall cooperate in
deciding which of them is to provide a representative for any Workgroup in respect
of the amalgamated Grid Code Modification Proposal and, in default of agreement,
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the Panel Chairman shall nominate one of the Proposers for that purpose.
GR.19.5 In respect of any Grid Code Modification Proposal that the Grid Code Review Panel
determines to proceed directly to wider consultation in accordance with GR.19.2, the Grid
Code Review Panel, may at any time prior to the Grid Code Review Panel
Recommendation Vote having taken place decide to establish a Workgroup of the Grid
Code Review Panel and the provisions of GR.20 shall apply. In such case the Grid
Code Review Panel shall be entitled to adjust the timetable referred to at GR.19.1(b) and
the Code Administrator shall be entitled to adjust the timetable referred to at
GR.19.1(c), provided that the Authority, after receiving notice, does not object.
GR.20 WORKGROUPS
GR.20.1 If the Grid Code Review Panel has decided not to proceed directly to wider consultation
(or where the provisions of GR.19.5, GR.23.10 or GR.25.5 apply), a Workgroup will be
established by the Grid Code Review Panel to assist the Grid Code Review Panel in
evaluating whether a Grid Code Modification Proposal better facilitates achieving the
Grid Code Objectives and whether a Workgroup Alternative Grid Code
Modification(s) would, as compared with the Grid Code Modification Proposal, better
facilitate achieving the Grid Code Objectives in relation to the issue or defect identified
in the Grid Code Modification Proposal.
GR.20.2 A single Workgroup may be responsible for the evaluation of more than one Grid Code
Modification Proposal at the same time, but need not be so responsible.
GR.20.3 A Workgroup shall comprise at least five (5) persons (who may be Panel Members)
selected by the Grid Code Review Panel from those nominated by Users, the Citizens
Advice or the Citizens Advice Scotland for their relevant experience and/or expertise in
the areas forming the subject-matter of the Grid Code Modification Proposal(s) to be
considered by such Workgroup (and the Grid Code Review Panel shall ensure, as far
as possible, that an appropriate cross-section of representation, experience and expertise
is represented on such Workgroup) provided that there shall always be at least one
member representing NGET and if, and only if, the Grid Code Review Panel is of the
view that a Grid Code Modification Proposal is likely to have an impact on the STC, the
Grid Code Review Panel may invite the STC committee to appoint a representative to
become a member of the Workgroup. A representative of the Authority may attend any
meeting of a Workgroup as an observer and may speak at such meeting.
GR.20.4 The Code Administrator shall in consultation with the Grid Code Review Panel appoint
the chairman of the Workgroup who shall act impartially and as an independent
chairman.
GR.20.5 The Grid Code Review Panel may add further members or the Workgroup chairman
may add or vary members to a Workgroup.
GR.20.6 The Grid Code Review Panel may (but shall not be obliged to) replace any member or
observer of a Workgroup appointed pursuant to GR.20.3 at any time if such member is
unwilling or unable for whatever reason to fulfil that function and/or is deliberately and
persistently disrupting or frustrating the work of the Workgroup.
GR.20.7 The Grid Code Review Panel shall determine the terms of reference of each
Workgroup and may change those terms of reference from time to time as it sees fit.
GR.20.8 The terms of reference of a Workgroup must include provision in respect of the following
matters:
(a) those areas of a Workgroup’s powers or activities which require the prior approval of
the Grid Code Review Panel;
(b) the seeking of instructions, clarification or guidance from the Grid Code Review
Panel, including on the suspension of a Workgroup Alternative Grid Code
Modification(s) during a Significant Code Review Phase;
(c) the timetable for the work to be done by the Workgroup, in accordance with the
timetable established pursuant to GR.19.1 (save where GR.19.5 applies); and
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(d) the length of any Workgroup Consultation.
In addition, prior to the taking of any steps which would result in the undertaking of a
significant amount of work (including the production of draft legal text to modify the Grid
Code in order to give effect to a Grid Code Modification Proposal and/or Workgroup
Alternative Grid Code Modification(s), with the relevant terms of reference setting out
what a significant amount of work would be in any given case), the Workgroup shall seek
the views of the Grid Code Review Panel as to whether to proceed with such steps and,
in giving its views, the Grid Code Review Panel may consult the Authority in respect
thereof.
GR.20.9 Subject to the provisions of this GR.20.9 and unless otherwise determined by the Grid
Code Review Panel, the Workgroup shall develop and adopt its own internal working
procedures for the conduct of its business and shall provide a copy of such procedures to
the Panel Secretary in respect of each Grid Code Modification Proposal for which it is
responsible. Unless the Grid Code Review Panel otherwise determines, meetings of
each Workgroup shall be open to attendance by a representative of any User, (including
any Authorised Electricity Operator; NGET or a Materially Affected Party), the
Citizens Advice, the Citizens Advice Scotland and any person invited by the chairman,
and the chairman of a Workgroup may invite any such person to speak at such
meetings.
GR.20.10 After development by the Workgroup of the Grid Code Modification Proposal, and (if
applicable) after development of any draft Workgroup Alternative Grid Code
Modification(s), the Workgroup may (subject to the provisions of GR.20.16) consult
(“Workgroup Consultation”) on the Grid Code Modification Proposal and, if
applicable, on any draft Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s) with:
(c) The date proposed by the Code Administrator as the Proposed Implementation
Date.
GR.20.12 Workgroup Consultation papers will be copied to Core Industry Document Owners
and the secretary of the STC committee.
GR.20.13 Any Authorised Electricity Operator; the Citizens Advice or the Citizens Advice
Scotland, NGET or a Materially Affected Party may (subject to GR.20.17) raise a
Workgroup Consultation Alternative Request in response to the Workgroup
Consultation. Such Workgroup Consultation Alternative Request must include:
(a) the information required by GR.15.3 (which shall be read and construed so that any
references therein to “amendment proposal” or “proposal” shall be read as “request”
and any reference to “Proposer” shall be read as “requester”); and
(b) sufficient detail to enable consideration of the request including details as to how the
request better facilitates the Grid Code Objectives than the current version of the
Grid Code, than the Grid Code Modification Proposal and than any draft
Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s).
GR.20.14 The Workgroup shall consider and analyse any comments made or any Workgroup
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Consultation Alternative Request made by any User (including any Authorised
Electricity Operator; NGET or a Materially Affected Party) ), the Citizens Advice and
the Citizens Advice Scotland in response to the Workgroup Consultation.
GR.20.15 If a majority of the members of the Workgroup or the chairman of the Workgroup
believe that the Workgroup Consultation Alternative Request will better facilitate the
Grid Code Objectives than the current version of the Grid Code, the Workgroup shall
develop it as a Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s) or, where the
chairman of the Workgroup agrees, amalgamate it with one or more other draft
Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s) or Workgroup Consultation
Alternative Request(s);
GR.20.16 Unless the Grid Code Review Panel directs the Workgroup otherwise pursuant to
GR.20.17, and provided that a Workgroup Consultation has been undertaken in respect
of the Grid Code Modification Proposal, no further Workgroup Consultation will be
required in respect of any Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s)
developed in respect of such Grid Code Modification Proposal.
GR.20.17 The Grid Code Review Panel may, at the request of the chairman of the Workgroup,
direct the Workgroup to undertake further Workgroup Consultation(s). At the same
time as such direction the Grid Code Review Panel shall adjust the timetable referred to
at GR.19.1(b) and the Code Administrator shall be entitled to adjust the timetable
referred to at GR.19.1 (c), provided that the Authority, after receiving notice, does not
object. No Workgroup Consultation Alternative Request may be raised by any User
(including any Authorised Electricity Operator; NGET or a Materially Affected Party),
the Citizens Advice and the Citizens Advice Scotland during any second or
subsequent Workgroup Consultation.
GR.20.18 The Workgroup shall finalise the Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s)
for inclusion in the report to the Grid Code Review Panel.
GR.20.19
(a) Each Workgroup chairman shall prepare a report to the Grid Code Review Panel
responding to the matters detailed in the terms of reference in accordance with the
timetable set out in the terms of reference.
(b) If a Workgroup is unable to reach agreement on any such matter, the report must
reflect the views of the members of the Workgroup.
(c) The report will be circulated in draft form to Workgroup members and a period of not
less than five (5) Business Days or if all Workgroup members agree three (3)
Business Days given for comments thereon. Any unresolved comments made shall
be reflected in the final report.
GR.20.20 The chairman or another member (nominated by the chairman) of the Workgroup shall
attend the next Grid Code Review Panel meeting following delivery of the report and may
be invited to present the findings and/or answer the questions of Panel Members in
respect thereof. Other members of the Workgroup may also attend such Grid Code
Review Panel meeting.
GR.20.21 At the meeting referred to in GR.20.20 the Grid Code Review Panel shall consider the
Workgroup’s report and shall determine whether to:-
(a) refer the proposed Grid Code Modification Proposal back to the Workgroup for
further analysis (in which case the Grid Code Review Panel shall determine the
timetable and terms of reference to apply in relation to such further analysis); or
GR.20.22 Subject to GR.16.4 if, at any time during the assessment process carried out by the
Workgroup pursuant to this GR.20, the Workgroup considers that a Grid Code
GR.20.23 The Proposer may, at any time prior to the final evaluation by the Workgroup (in
accordance with its terms of reference and working practices) of that Grid Code
Modification Proposal against the Grid Code Objectives, vary his Grid Code
Modification Proposal on notice (which may be given verbally) to the chairman of the
Workgroup provided that such varied Grid Code Modification Proposal shall address
the same issue or defect originally identified by the Proposer in his Grid Code
Modification Proposal.
GR.20.24 The Grid Code Review Panel may (but shall not be obliged to) require a Grid Code
Modification Proposal to be withdrawn if, in the Panel’s opinion, the Proposer of that
Grid Code Modification Proposal is deliberately and persistently disrupting or
frustrating the work of the Workgroup and that Grid Code Modification Proposal shall
be deemed to have been so withdrawn. In the event that a Grid Code Modification
Proposal is so withdrawn, the provisions of GR.15.10 shall apply in respect of that Grid
Code Modification Proposal.
GR.21.1 In respect of any Grid Code Modification Proposal where a Workgroup has been
established GR.21.2 to GR.21.6 shall apply.
GR.21.2 After consideration of any Workgroup report on the Grid Code Modification
Proposal and if applicable any Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s) by
the Grid Code Review Panel and a determination by the Grid Code Review Panel to
proceed to wider consultation, the Code Administrator shall bring to the attention of and
consult on the Grid Code Modification Proposal and if applicable any Workgroup
Alternative Grid Code Modification(s) with:
GR.21.3 The consultation will be undertaken by issuing a Consultation Paper (and its provision in
electronic form on the Website and in electronic mails to Users and such other persons,
who have supplied relevant details, shall meet this requirement).
(a) the proposed drafting for the Grid Code Modification Proposal and any
Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s) (unless the Authority decides
none is needed in the Grid Code Modification Report under GR.21.5) and will
indicate the issues which arose in the Workgroup discussions, where there has been
a Workgroup and will incorporate NGET’s and the Grid Code Review Panel’s initial
views on the way forward; and
(b) the date proposed by the Code Administrator as the Proposed Implementation
Date and, where the Workgroup terms of reference require and the dates proposed
by the Workgroup are different from those proposed by the Code Administrator,
those proposed by the Workgroup. In relation to a Grid Code Modification
Proposal that meets the Self-Governance Criteria, the Code Administrator may
not propose an implementation date earlier than the sixteenth (16) Business Day
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following the publication of the Grid Code Review Panel’s decision to approve or
reject the Grid Code Modification Proposal. Views will be invited on these dates.
GR.21.5 Where the Grid Code Review Panel is of the view that the proposed text to
amend the Grid Code for a Grid Code Modification Proposal or Workgroup
Alternative Grid Code Modification(s) is not needed in the Grid Code Modification
Report, the Grid Code Review Panel shall consult (giving its reasons as to why it is of
this view) with the Authority as to whether the Authority would like the Grid Code
Modification Report to include the proposed text to amend the Grid Code. If it does not,
no text needs to be included. If it does, and no detailed text has yet been prepared, the
Code
Administrator shall prepare such text to modify the Grid Code in order to give effect to
such Grid Code Modification Proposal or Workgroup Alternative Grid Code
Modification(s) and shall seek the conclusions of the relevant Workgroup before
consulting those identified in GR.21.2.
GR.21.6 Consultation Papers will be copied to Core Industry Document Owners and the
secretary of the STC committee.
GR.21.7 In respect of any Grid Code Modification Proposal where a Workgroup has not been
established GR.21.8 to GR.21.11 shall apply.
GR.21.8 After determination by the Grid Code Review Panel to proceed to wider consultation,
such consultation shall be conducted by the Code Administrator on the Grid Code
Modification Proposal with:
GR.21.9 The consultation will be undertaken by issuing a Consultation Paper (and its provision in
electronic form on the Website and in electronic mails to Users and such other persons,
who have supplied relevant details, shall meet this requirement).
(a) the proposed drafting for the Grid Code Modification Proposal (unless the Authority
decides none is needed in the Grid Code Modification Report under GR.21.11) and
will incorporate NGET’s and the Grid Code Review Panel’s initial views on the way
forward; and
(b) the date proposed by the Code Administrator as the Proposed Implementation
Date. Views will be invited on this date.
GR.21.11 Where the Grid Code Review Panel is of the view that the proposed text to amend the
Grid Code for a Grid Code Modification Proposal is not needed, the Grid Code
Review Panel shall consult (giving its reasons to why it is of this view) with the Authority
as to whether the Authority would like the Grid Code Modification Report to include
the proposed text to amend the Grid Code. If it does not, no text needs to be included. If
it does, and no detailed text has yet been prepared, the Code Administrator shall
prepare such text to modify the Grid Code in order to give effect to such Grid Code
Modification Proposal and consult those identified in GR.21.2.
GR.22.1 Subject to the Code Administrator’s consultation having been completed, the Grid
Code Review Panel shall prepare and submit to the Authority a report (the "Grid Code
Modification Report") in accordance with this GR.22 for each Grid Code Modification
Proposal which is not withdrawn.
GR.22.2 The matters to be included in a Grid Code Modification Report shall be the following (in
respect of the Grid Code Modification Proposal):
(a) A description of the Grid Code Modification Proposal and any Workgroup
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Alternative Grid Code Modification(s), including the details of, and the rationale for,
any variations made (or, as the case may be, omitted) by the Proposer together with
the views of the Workgroup;
(c) a summary (agreed by the Grid Code Review Panel) of the views (including any
recommendations) from Panel Members in the Grid Code Review Panel
Recommendation Vote and the conclusions of the Workgroup (if there is one) in
respect of the Grid Code Modification Proposal and of any Workgroup Alternative
Grid Code Modification(s);
(d) an analysis of whether (and, if so, to what extent) the Grid Code Modification
Proposal and any Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s) would better
facilitate achievement of the Grid Code Objective(s) with a detailed explanation of
the Grid Code Review Panel’s reasons for its assessment, including, where the
impact is likely to be material, an assessment of the quantifiable impact of the Grid
Code Modification Proposal and any Workgroup Alternative Grid Code
Modification(s) on greenhouse gas emissions, to be conducted in accordance with
such current guidance on the treatment of carbon costs and evaluation of the
greenhouse gas emissions as may be issued by the Authority from time to time, and
providing a detailed explanation of the Grid Code Review Panel’s reasons for that
assessment;
(e) an analysis of whether (and, if so, to what extent) any Workgroup Alternative Grid
Code Modification(s) would better facilitate achievement of the Grid Code
Objective(s) as compared with the Grid Code Modification Proposal and any other
Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s) and the current version of the
Grid Code, with a detailed explanation of the Grid Code Review Panel’s reasons for
its assessment, including, where the impact is likely to be material, an assessment of
the quantifiable impact of the Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s) on
greenhouse gas emissions, to be conducted in accordance with such current
guidance on the treatment of carbon costs and evaluation of the greenhouse gas
emissions as may be issued by the Authority from time to time, and providing a
detailed explanation of the Grid Code Review Panel’s reasons for that assessment;
(f) the Proposed Implementation Date taking into account the views put forward during
the process described at GR.21.4 (b) such date to be determined by the Grid Code
Review Panel in the event of any disparity between such views and those of the
Code Administrator;
(i) the impact of the Grid Code Modification Proposal and any Workgroup
Alternative Grid Code Modification(s) on the Core Industry Documents
and the STC;
(ii) the changes which would be required to the Core Industry Documents and the
STC in order to give effect to the Grid Code Modification Proposal and any
Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s);
(iii) the mechanism and likely timescale for the making of the changes referred to in
(ii);
(iv) the changes and/or developments which would be required to central computer
systems and, if practicable, processes used in connection with the operation
of arrangements established under the Core Industry Documents and the
STC;
(v) the mechanism and likely timescale for the making of the changes referred to in
(iv);
(vi) an estimate of the costs associated with making and delivering the
changes referred to in (ii) and (iv), such costs are expected to relate to: for (ii) the
costs of amending the Core Industry Document(s) and STC and for (iv) the
costs of changes to computer systems and possibly processes which are
established for the operation of the Core Industry Documents and the STC,
together with an analysis and a summary of representations in relation to such
matters, including any made by Small Participants, the Citizens Advice and the
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Citizens Advice Scotland;
(i) copies of (and a summary of) all written representations or objections made by
consultees during the consultation in respect of the Grid Code Modification
Proposal and any Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s) and
subsequently maintained;
(j) a copy of any impact assessment prepared by Core Industry Document Owners
and the STC committee and the views and comments of the Code Administrator in
respect thereof;
(k) whether or not, in the opinion of NGET, the Grid Code Modification Proposal (or
any Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s)) should be made.
GR.22.3 A draft of the Grid Code Modification Report will be circulated by the Code
Administrator to Users, Panel Members and such other persons who may properly be
considered to have an appropriate interest in it (and its provision in electronic form on the
Website and in electronic mails to Users and Panel Members, who must supply relevant
details, shall meet this requirement) and a period of no less than five (5) Business Days
given for comments to be made thereon. Any unresolved comments made shall be
reflected in the final Grid Code Modification Report.
GR.22.4 A draft of the Grid Code Modification Report shall be tabled at the Panel
Meeting prior to submission of that Grid Code Modification Report to the Authority as
set in accordance with the timetable established pursuant to GR.19.1 at which the Panel
may consider any minor changes to the legal drafting and:
(i) if the change required is a typographical error the Grid Code Review
Panel may instruct the Code Administrator to make the appropriate change
and the Panel Chairman will undertake the Grid Code Review Panel
Recommendation Vote; or
(ii) if the change required is not considered to be a typographical error then
the Grid Code Review Panel may direct the Workgroup to review the change.
If the Workgroup unanimously agree that the change is minor the Grid Code
Review Panel may instruct the Code Administrator to make the appropriate
change and the Panel Chairman will undertake the Grid Code Review Panel
Recommendation Vote otherwise the Code Administrator shall issue the
Grid Code Modification Proposal for further Code Administrator consultation
after which the Panel Chairman will undertake the Grid Code Review Panel
Recommendation Vote.
(iii)if a change is not required after consideration, the Panel Chairman will
undertake the Grid Code Review Panel Recommendation Vote.
GR.22.5 A draft of the Grid Code Modification Report following the Grid Code Review
Panel Recommendation Vote will be circulated by the Code Administrator to
Panel Members (and in electronic mails to Panel Members, who must supply
relevant details, shall meet this requirement) and a period of no less than five
(5) Business Days given for comments to be made on whether the Grid Code
Modification Report accurately reflects the views of the Panel Members as
expressed at the Grid Code Review Panel Recommendation Vote. Any
unresolved comments made shall be reflected in the final Grid Code
Modification Report.
GR.22.6 Each Grid Code Modification Report shall be addressed and furnished to the
Authority and none of the facts, opinions or statements contained in such may
be relied upon by any other person.
GR.22.8 The Code Administrator shall copy (by electronic mail to those persons who
have supplied relevant details to the Code Administrator) the Grid Code
Modification Report to:
(a) specify that the revised Proposed Implementation Date shall not be prior
to a specified date;
(b) specify a reasonable period (taking into account a reasonable period for
consultation) within which the Grid Code Review Panel shall be requested
to submit its recommendation; and
(c) provide such reasons as the Authority deems appropriate for such request
(and in respect of those matters referred to in GR.22.9.2 (a) and (b) above).
GR.22.9.3 Before making a recommendation to the Authority, the Grid Code Review
Panel will consult on the revised Proposed Implementation Date, and may in
addition consult on any matters relating to the Grid Code Modification Report
which in the Grid Code Review Panel’s opinion have materially changed since
the Grid Code Modification
Report was submitted to the Authority and where it does so the Grid Code
Review Panel shall report on such matters as part of its recommendation under
Grid Code GR.22.9.4, with:
GR.22.9.4 Following the completion of the consultation held pursuant to GR.22.9.3 the Grid Code
Review Panel shall report to the Authority with copies of all the consultation responses
and recommending a Revised Proposed Implementation Date.
GR.22.9.5 The Authority shall notify the Grid Code Review Panel as to whether or not it intends to
accept the Revised Proposed Implementation Date and where the Authority notifies
the Grid Code Review Panel that it intends to accept the Revised Proposed
Implementation Date, the Revised Proposed Implementation Date shall be deemed to
be the Proposed Implementation Date as specified in the Grid Code Modification
Report.
If:
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(a) the Authority has not given notice of its decision in respect of a Grid Code
Modification Report within two (2) calendar months (in the case of an Urgent
Modification), or four (4) calendar months (in the case of all other Grid Code
Modification Proposals) from the date upon which the Grid Code Modification
Report was submitted to it; or
(b) the Grid Code Review Panel is of the reasonable opinion that the circumstances
relating to the Grid Code Modification Proposal and/or Workgroup Alternative
Grid Code Modification which is the subject of a Grid Code Modification Report
have materially changed, the Grid Code Review Panel may request the Panel
Secretary to write to the Authority requesting the Authority to give an indication of
the likely date by which the Authority’s decision on the Grid Code Modification
Proposal will be made.
GR.22.11 If the Authority determines that the Grid Code Modification Report is such that the
Authority cannot properly form an opinion on the Grid Code Modification Proposal and
any Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s), it may issue a direction to the
Grid Code Review Panel:
(a) specifying the additional steps (including drafting or amending existing drafting
associated with the Grid Code Modification Proposal and any Workgroup
Alternative Grid Code Modification(s)), revision (including revision to the
timetable), analysis or information that it requires in order to form such an opinion;
and
(b) requiring the Grid Code Modification Report to be revised and to be resubmitted.
GR.22.12 If a Grid Code Modification Report is to be revised and re-submitted in accordance with
a direction issued pursuant to GR.22.11, it shall be re-submitted as soon after the
Authority’s direction as is appropriate, taking into account the complexity, importance
and urgency of the Grid Code Modification Proposal and any Workgroup Alternative
Grid Code Modification(s). The Grid Code Review Panel shall decide on the level of
analysis and consultation required in order to comply with the Authority’s direction and
shall agree an appropriate timetable for meeting its obligations. Once the Grid Code
Modification Report is revised, the Grid Code Review Panel shall carry out its Grid
Code Review Panel Recommendation Vote again in respect of the revised Grid Code
Modification Report and re-submit it to the Authority in compliance with GR.22.4 to
GR.22.6.
GR.23.1 If a Relevant Party recommends to the Panel Secretary that a proposal should be
treated as an Urgent Modification in accordance with this GR.23, the Panel Secretary
shall notify the Panel Chairman who shall then, in accordance with GR.23.2 (a) to (e)
inclusive, and notwithstanding anything in the contrary in these Governance Rules,
endeavour to obtain the views of the Grid Code Review Panel as to the matters set out
in GR.23.3. If for any reason the Panel Chairman is unable to do that, the Panel
Secretary shall attempt to do so (and the measures to be undertaken by the Panel
Chairman in the following paragraphs shall in such case be undertaken by the Panel
Secretary).
GR.23.2
(a) The Panel Chairman shall determine the time by which, in his opinion, a decision of
the Grid Review Panel is required in relation to such matters, having regard to the
degree of urgency in all circumstances, and references in this GR.23.1 to the “time
available” shall mean the time available, based on any such determination by the
Panel Chairman;
(b) The Panel Secretary shall, at the request of the Panel Chairman, convene a
meeting or meetings (including meetings by telephone conference call, where
appropriate) of the Grid Code Review Panel in such manner and upon such notice
as the Panel Chairman considers appropriate, and such that, where practicable
within the time available, as many Panel Members as possible may attend;
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(c) Each Panel Member shall be deemed to have consented, for the purposes of
GR.8.9. to the convening of such meeting or meetings in the manner and on the
notice determined by the Panel Chairman. GR.8.10 shall not apply to any such
business.
(d) Where:
(e) Where the Panel Chairman is unable to contact at least four Panel Members within
the time available and where:
(i) It is only NGET, who has recommended that the proposal should be
treated as an Urgent Modification, then those Panel Members contacted shall
decide such matters, such decision may be a majority decision. Where in such
cases no decision is made for whatever reason, the Panel Chairman shall
proceed to consult with the Authority in accordance with GR.23.5; or
(i) any User (including any Authorised Electricity Operator; NGET or a
Materially Affected Party), the Citizens Advice or the Citizens Advice Scotland
has recommended that the proposal should be treated as an Urgent Modification,
then the Panel Chairman may decide the matter (in consultation with those Panel
Members (if any) which he managed to contact) provided that the Panel Chairman
shall include details in the relevant Grid Code Modification Report of the steps
which he took to contact other Panel Members first.
(b) the procedure and timetable to be followed in respect of such Urgent Modification.
GR.23.4 The Panel Chairman or, in his absence, the Panel Secretary shall forthwith provide the
Authority with the recommendation (if any) ascertained in accordance with GR.23.2 (a)
to (e) inclusive, of the Grid Code Review Panel as to the matters referred to in GR.23.2,
and shall consult the Authority as to whether such Grid Code Modification Proposal is
an Urgent Modification and, if so, as to the procedure and timetable which should apply
in respect thereof.
GR.23.5 If the Grid Code Review Panel has been unable to make a recommendation in
accordance with GR.23.2.(d) or GR.23.2(e) as to the matters referred to in GR.23.3 then
the Panel Chairman or, in his absence, the Panel Secretary may recommend whether
he considers that such proposal should be treated as an Urgent Modification and shall
forthwith consult the Authority as to whether such Grid Code Modification Proposal is
an Urgent Modification and, if so, as to the procedure and timetable that should apply in
respect thereof.
(a) not treat any Grid Code Modification Proposal as an Urgent Modification except
with the prior consent of the Authority;
(b) comply with the procedure and timetable in respect of any Urgent Modification
approved by the Authority; and
GR.23.7 For the purposes of this GR.23.7, the procedure and timetable in respect of an Urgent
Modification may (with the approval of the Authority pursuant to GR.23.4 or GR.23.5)
deviate from all or part of the Grid Code Modification Procedures or follow any other
procedure or timetable approved by the Authority. Where the procedure and timetable
approved by the Authority in respect of an Urgent Modification do not provide for the
establishment (or designation) of a Workgroup the Proposer’s right to vary the Grid
Code Modification Proposal pursuant to GR.15.10 and GR.20.23 shall lapse from the
time and date of such approval.
GR.23.8 The Grid Code Modification Report in respect of an Urgent Modification shall include:
(a) a statement as to why the Proposer believes that such Grid Code
Modification Proposal should be treated as an Urgent Modification;
(b) any statement provided by the Authority as to why the Authority believes
that such Grid Code Modification Proposal should be treated as an
Urgent Modification;
(c) any recommendation of the Grid Code Review Panel (or any
recommendation of the Panel Chairman) provided in accordance with
GR.23 in respect of whether any Grid Code Modification Proposal should
be treated as an Urgent Modification; and
(d) the extent to which the procedure followed deviated from the process for
Standard Modifications (other than the procedures in this GR.23).
GR.23.9 Each Panel Member shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that an Urgent
Modification is considered, evaluated and (subject to the approval of the
Authority) implemented as soon as reasonably practicable, having regard to
the urgency of the matter and, for the avoidance of doubt, an Urgent
Modification may (subject to the approval of the Authority) result in the Grid
Code being amended on the day on which such proposal is submitted.
GR.24 SELF-GOVERNANCE
GR.24.1 If the Grid Code Review Panel, having evaluated a Grid Code Modification
Proposal against the Self-Governance Criteria, pursuant to GR.18.4,
considers that the Grid Code Modification Proposal meets the Self-
Governance Criteria, the Grid Code Review Panel shall submit to the
Authority a Self-Governance Statement setting out its reasoning in
reasonable detail.
GR.24.2 The Authority may, at any time prior to the Grid Code Review Panel’s
determination made pursuant to GR.24.9, give written notice that it disagrees
with the Self-Governance Statement and may direct that the Grid Code
Modification Proposal proceeds through the process for Standard
Modifications set out in GR.19, GR.20, GR.21 and GR.22;
GR.24.5 Subject to the Code Administrator’s consultation having been completed pursuant to
GR.21, the Grid Code Review Panel shall prepare a report (the “Grid Code
Modification Self- Governance Report”).
GR.24.6 The matters to be included in a Grid Code Modification Self-Governance Report shall
be the following (in respect of the Grid Code Modification Proposal):
(a) details of its analysis of the Grid Code Modification Proposal against the Self-
Governance Criteria;
(c) the date on which the Grid Code Review Panel Self-Governance Vote shall take
place, which shall not be earlier than seven (7) days from the date on which the Grid
Code Modification Self- Governance Report is furnished to the Authority in
accordance with GR.24.8; and
(d) such other information that is considered relevant by the Grid Code Review Panel.
GR.24.7 A draft of the Grid Code Modification Self-Governance Report will be circulated by the
Code Administrator to Users and Panel Members (and its provision in electronic form
on the Website and in electronic mails to Users and Panel Members, who must supply
relevant details, shall meet this requirement) and a period of no less than five (5)
Business Days given for comments to be made thereon. Any unresolved comments
made shall be reflected in the final Grid Code Modification Self-Governance Report.
GR.24.8 Each Grid Code Modification Self-Governance Report shall be addressed and
furnished to the Authority and none of the facts, opinions or statements contained in
such Grid Code Modification Self-Governance Report may be relied upon by any other
person.
GR.24.9 Subject to GR.24.11, if the Authority does not give written notice that its decision is
required pursuant to GR.24.2, or if the Authority determines that the Self-Governance
Criteria are satisfied in accordance with GR.24.4, then the Grid Code Modification Self-
Governance Report shall be tabled at the Panel Meeting following submission of that
Grid Code Modification Self-Governance Report to the Authority at which the Panel
Chairman will undertake the Grid
Code Review Panel Self-Governance Vote and the Code Administrator shall give
notice of the outcome of such vote to the Authority as soon as possible thereafter.
GR.24.10 If the Grid Code Review Panel vote to approve the Grid Code Modification Proposal
pursuant to GR.24.9 (which shall then be an “Approved Grid Code Self-Governance
Proposal”) until implemented).
GR.24.11 The Grid Code Review Panel may at any time prior to the Grid Code Review Panel’s
determination retract a Self-Governance Statement subject to GR.24.4, or if the
Authority notifies the Grid Code Review Panel that it has determined that a Grid Code
Modification Proposal does not meet the Self-Governance Criteria the Grid Code
Review Panel shall treat the Grid Code Modification Proposal as a Standard
Modification and shall comply with GR.22, using the Grid Code Modification Self-
Governance Report as a basis for its Grid Code Modification Report.
GR.24.12 The Code Administrator shall make available on the Website and copy (by electronic
mail to those persons who have supplied relevant details to the Code Administrator) the
Grid Code Modification Self-Governance Report prepared in accordance with GR.24
to:
GR.24.13 A User (including any Authorised Electricity Operator; NGET or a Materially Affected
Party), the Citizens Advice or the Citizens Advice Scotland may appeal to the
Authority the approval or rejection by the Grid Code Review Panel of a Grid Code
Modification Proposal and any Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s) in
accordance with GR.24.9, provided that the Panel Secretary is also notified, and the
appeal has been made up to and including fifteen (15) Business Days after the Grid
Code Review Panel Self-Governance Vote has been undertaken pursuant to GR.24.9.
If such an appeal is made, implementation of the Grid Code Modification Proposal shall
be suspended pending the outcome. The appealing User (including any Authorised
Electricity Operator; NGET or a Materially Affected Party), the Citizens Advice or the
Citizens Advice Scotland must notify the Panel Secretary of the appeal when the
appeal is made.
GR.24.14 The Authority shall consider whether the appeal satisfies the following criteria:
(a) The appealing party is, or is likely to be, unfairly prejudiced by the implementation
or non-implementation of that Grid Code Modification Proposal or Workgroup
Alternative Grid Code Modification(s); or
(b) The appeal is on the grounds that, in the case of implementation, the Grid Code
Modification Proposal or Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s)
may not better facilitate the achievement of at least one of the Grid Code
Objectives; or
(c) The appeal is on the grounds that, in the case of non-implementation, the Grid
Code Modification Proposal or Workgroup Alternative Grid Code
Modification(s) may better facilitate the achievement of at least one of the Grid
Code Objectives; and
(d) It is not brought for reasons that are trivial, vexatious or have no reasonable
prospect of success and if the Authority considers that the criteria are not
satisfied, it shall dismiss the appeal.
GR.24.15 Following any appeal to the Authority, a Grid Code Modification Proposal or
Workgroup Alternative Grid Code Modification(s) shall be treated in accordance with
any decision and/or direction of the Authority following that appeal.
GR.24.16 If the Authority quashes the Grid Code Review Panel’s determination in respect of a
Grid Code Modification Proposal or Workgroup Alternative Grid Code
Modification(s) made in accordance with GR.24.9 and takes the decision on the relevant
Grid Code Modification Proposal and any Workgroup Alternative Grid Code
Modification(s) itself, following an appeal to the Authority, the Grid Code Review
Panel’s determination of that Grid Code Modification Proposal and any Workgroup
Alternative Grid Code Modification(s) contained in the relevant Grid Code
Modification Self Governance Report shall be treated as a Grid Code Modification
Report submitted to the Authority pursuant to GR.22.6 (for the avoidance of doubt,
subject to GR.22.8 to GR.22.12) and the Grid Code Review Panel’s determination shall
be treated as its recommendation pursuant to GR.22.4.
GR.24.17 If the Authority quashes the Grid Code Review Panel’s determination in respect of a
Grid Code Modification Proposal or Workgroup Alternative Grid Code
Modification(s) made in accordance with GR.24.9, the Authority may, following an
appeal to the Authority, refer the Grid Code Modification Proposal back to the Grid
Code Review Panel for further re- consideration and a further Grid Code Review Panel
Self-Governance Vote.
GR.24.18 Following an appeal to the Authority, the Authority may confirm the Grid Code Review
Panel’s determination in respect of a Grid Code Modification Proposal or Workgroup
Alternative Grid Code Modification(s) made in accordance with GR.24.9.
GR.25 IMPLEMENTATION
GR.25.3 A modification of the Grid Code shall take effect from the time and date specified in the
direction, or other approval, from the Authority referred to in GR.25.1 or, in the absence
of any such time and date in the direction or approval, from 00:00 hours on the day falling
ten (10) Business Days after the date of such direction, or other approval, from the
Authority. A modification of the Grid Code pursuant to GR.24.9 shall take effect , subject
to the appeal procedures set out in GR.24.1313 to GR.24.18, from the time and date
specified by the Code Administrator in its notice given pursuant to GR.25.2, which shall
be given after the expiry of the fifteen (15) Business Day period set out in GR.24.13 to
allow for appeals, or where an appeal is raised in accordance with GR.24.13, on
conclusion of the appeal in accordance with GR.24.15 or GR.24.18 but where conclusion
of the appeal is earlier than the fifteen (15) Business Day period set out in GR.24.13,
notice shall be given after the expiry of this period. A modification of the Grid Code
pursuant to GR.26 shall take effect from the date specified in the Grid Code
Modification Fast Track Report.
GR.25.4 A modification made pursuant to and in accordance with GR.25.1 shall not be impaired or
invalidated in any way by any inadvertent failure to comply with or give effect to this
Section.
GR.25.5 If a modification is made to the Grid Code in accordance with the Transmission
Licence but other than pursuant to the other Grid Code Modification Procedures in
these Governance Rules, the Grid Code Review Panel shall determine whether or not
to submit the modification for review by a Workgroup established on terms specified by
the Grid Code Review Panel to consider and report as to whether any alternative
modification could, as compared with such modification better facilitate achieving the
Grid Code Objectives in respect of the subject matter of the original modification. Where
such a Workgroup is established the provisions of GR.20 shall apply as if such a
modification were a Grid Code Modification Proposal. Transitional Issues
GR.25.6 Notwithstanding the provisions of GR.25.3, Modification GC0086 changes the Grid
Code process for Grid Code Modification Proposals and therefore may affect other
Grid Code Modification Proposals which have not yet become Approved
Modifications. Consequently, this GR.25.6 deals with issues arising out of the
implementation of Modification GC0086. In particular this deals with which version of the
Grid Code process for Grid Code Modification Proposals will apply to Grid Code
Modification Proposal(s) which were already instigated prior to the implementation of
Modification GC0086. Any Grid Code Modification Proposal in respect of which a
Grid Code Modification Report has been sent to the Authority prior to the date and
time of implementation of Modification GC0086 is known as an “Old Modification”. Any
Grid Code Modification Proposal in respect of which a Grid Code Modification
Report has not been sent to the Authority as at the date and time of implementation of
Modification GC0086 is known as a “New Modification”. The Grid Code provisions
which will apply to any Old Modification(s) are the provisions of the Grid Code in force
immediately prior to the implementation of GC0086. The provisions of the Grid Code
which will apply to any New Modifications are the provisions of the Grid Code in force
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from time to time.
GR.26.1 Where a Proposer believes that a modification to the Grid Code which meets the Fast
Track Criteria is required, a Grid Code Fast Track Proposal may be raised. In such
case the Proposer is only required to provide the details listed in GR.15.3 (a), (b), (c),
(d), (e) and (k).
GR.26.2 Provided that the Panel Secretary receives any modification to the Grid Code which the
Proposer considers to be a Grid Code Fast Track Proposal, not less than ten (10)
Business Days (or such shorter period as the Panel Secretary may agree, provided that
the Panel Secretary shall not agree any period shorter than five (5) Business Days)
prior to the next Grid Code Review Panel meeting, the Panel Secretary shall place the
Grid Code Fast Track Proposal on the agenda of the next Grid Code Review Panel
meeting, and otherwise, shall place it on the agenda of the next succeeding Grid Code
Review Panel meeting.
GR.26.3 To facilitate the discussion at the Grid Code Review Panel meeting, the Code
Administrator will circulate a draft of the Grid Code Modification Fast Track Report to
Users, the Authority and Panel Members (and its provision in electronic form on the
Website and in electronic mails to Users, the Authority and Panel Members, who must
supply relevant details, shall meet this requirement) for comment not less than five (5)
Business Days ahead of the Grid Code Review Panel meeting which will consider
whether or not the Fast Track Criteria are met and whether or not to approve the Grid
Code Fast Track Proposal.
GR.26.4 It is for the Grid Code Review Panel to decide whether or not a Grid Code Fast Track
Proposal meets the Fast Track Criteria and if it does, to determine whether or not to
approve the Grid Code Fast Track Proposal.
GR.26.5 The Grid Code Review Panel’s decision that a Grid Code Fast Track Proposal meets
the Fast Track Criteria pursuant to GR.26.4 must be unanimous.
GR.26.6 The Grid Code Review Panel’s decision to approve the Grid Code Fast Track
Proposal pursuant to GR.26.4 must be unanimous.
GR.26.7 If the Grid Code Review Panel vote unanimously that the Grid Code Fast Track
Proposal meets the Fast Track Criteria and to approve the Grid Code Fast Track
Proposal (which shall then be an “Approved Fast Track Proposal”) until implemented,
or until an objection is received pursuant to GR.26.12), then subject to the objection
procedures set out in GR.26.12 the Grid Code Fast Track Proposal will be implemented
by NGET without the Authority’s approval. If the Grid Code Review Panel do not
unanimously agree that the Grid Code Modification Proposal meets the Fast Track
Criteria and/or do not unanimously agree that the Grid Code Fast Track Proposal
should be made, then the Panel Secretary shall, in accordance with GR.15.4(a) notify
the Proposer that additional information is required if the Proposer wishes the Grid
Code Modification Proposal to continue.
GR.26.8 Provided that the Grid Code Review Panel have unanimously agreed to treat a Grid
Code Modification Proposal as a Grid Code Fast Track Proposal and unanimously
approved that Grid Code Fast Track Proposal, the Grid Code Review Panel shall
prepare and approve the Grid Code Modification Fast Track Report for issue in
accordance with GR.26.11.
GR.26.9 The matters to be included in a Grid Code Modification Fast Track Report shall be the
following (in respect of the Grid Code Fast Track Proposal):
(a) a description of the proposed modification and of its nature and purpose;
(b) details of the changes required to the Grid Code, including the proposed legal text to
modify the Grid Code to implement the Grid Code Fast Track Proposal;
(d) the intended implementation date, from which the Approved Fast Track Proposal
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will take effect, which shall be no sooner than fifteen (15) Business Days after the
date of notification of the Grid Code Review Panel’s decision to approve; and
(e) details of how to object to the Approved Fast Track Proposal being made.
GR.26.10 Upon approval by the Grid Code Review Panel of the Grid Code
Modification Fast Track Report, the Code Administrator will issue the report in
accordance with GR.26.11.
GR.26.11 The Code Administrator shall copy (by electronic mail to those persons who have
supplied relevant details to the Code Administrator) the Grid Code Modification Fast
Track Report prepared in accordance with GR.26 to:
GR.26.12 A User, any Authorised Electricity Operator; NGET or a Materially Affected Party,
the Citizens Advice, the Citizens Advice Scotland or the Authority may object to the
Approved Fast Track Proposal being implemented, and shall include with such
objection the reasons for the objection. Any such objection must be made in writing
(including by email) and be clearly stated to be an objection to the Approved Fast Track
Proposal in accordance with this GR.26 of the Grid Code and be notified to the Panel
Secretary by the date up to and including fifteen (15) Business Days after notification of
the Grid Code Review Panel’s decision to approve the Grid Code Fast Track
Proposal. If such an objection is made the Approved Fast Track Proposal shall not be
implemented. The Panel Secretary will notify each Panel Member and the Authority of
the objection. The Panel Secretary shall notify the Proposer, in accordance with
GR.15.4A that additional information is required if the Proposer wishes the Grid Code
Modification Proposal to continue.
1. The election process has two main elements: nomination and selection.
2. The process will be used to appoint Panel Members in the category of Supplier, Generator, Offshore
Transmission Owner and Onshore Transmission Owner.
3. The Code Administrator will publish the Election timetable by [September] in the year preceding the start
of each term of office of Panel Members.
4. Each step of the process set out below will be carried out in line with the published timetable.
5. The Code Administrator will establish an Electoral Roll from representatives of parties listed on CUSC
Schedule 1 or designated by the Authority as a Materially Affected Party as at 31st August in the year
preceding the start of each term of office of Panel Members.
6. The Code Administrator will keep the Electoral Roll up to date.
Nomination Process
7. Each party on the Electoral Roll may nominate a candidate to stand for election for the GCRP.
8. Parties may only nominate a candidate for their own category; a Supplier may nominate a candidate for
the Supplier Panel Member seat and a Generator may nominate a candidate for the Generator Panel
Member seats. If a party able to nominate a candidate is both a Supplier and a Generator, they may
nominate a candidate in each category.
9. The nominating party must complete the nomination form which will be made available by the Code
Administrator and return it to the Code Administrator by the stated deadline.
10. The Code Administrator will draw up a list of candidates for each category of election.
11. Where there are fewer candidates than seats available or the same number of candidates as seats
available, no election will be required and the nominated candidate(s) will be elected. The Code
Administrator will publish a list of the successful candidates on the Grid Code website and circulate the
results by email to the Grid Code circulation list.
Selection Process
12. The Code Administrator will send a numbered voting paper to each party on the electoral roll for each of
the elections in which they are eligible to vote. The voting paper will contain a list of candidates for each
election and will be sent by email.
13. Each eligible party may vote for one [1] candidate for each of the Supplier, Offshore Transmission Owner
and Onshore Transmission Owner seats and four [4] candidates for the Generator seats.
14. Panel Members will be elected using the First Past the Post method.
15. In the event of two or more candidates receiving the same number of votes, the Code Administrator will
draw lots to decide who is elected.
16. The Code Administrator will publish the results of the election on the Grid Code website and circulate the
results by email to the Grid Code circulation list.
17. The Code Administrator will send an Election Report to Ofgem after the election is complete.
R.1 NGET’s Transmission Licence sets out the way in which changes to the Grid Code are to be
made and reference is also made to NGET's obligations under the General Conditions.
R.2 All pages re-issued have the revision number on the lower left hand corner of the page and date
of the revision on the lower right hand corner of the page.
R.3 The Grid Code was introduced in March 1990 and the first issue was revised 31 times. In March
2001 the New Electricity Trading Arrangements were introduced and Issue 2 of the Grid Code
was introduced which was revised 16 times. At British Electricity Trading and Transmission
Arrangements (BETTA) Go-Active Issue 3 of the Grid Code was introduced and subsequently
revised 35 times. At Offshore Go-active Issue 4 of the Grid Code was introduced and has been
revised 13 times since its original publication. Issue 5 of the Grid Code was published to
accommodate the changes made by Grid Code Modification A/10 which has incorporated the
Generator compliance process into the Grid Code.
R.4 This Revisions section provides a summary of the sections of the Grid Code changed by each
revision to Issue 5.
R.5 All enquiries in relation to revisions to the Grid Code, including revisions to Issues 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
should be addressed to the Grid Code development team at the following email address:
Grid.Code@nationalgrid.com
Secretary of State
8 Planning Code 10 June 2014
direction –
Generator
Commissioning
Clause
Secretary of State
8 Connection Conditions 10 June 2014
direction –
Generator
Commissioning
Clause
Secretary of State
8 Compliance Processes 10 June 2014
direction –
Generator
Commissioning
Clause
Secretary of State
8 Operating Code No. 5 10 June 2014
direction –
Generator
Commissioning
Clause
Secretary of State
8 Operating Code No. 7 10 June 2014
direction –
Generator
Commissioning
Clause
Secretary of State
8 Operating Code No. 8 10 June 2014
direction –
Generator
Commissioning
Clause
Secretary of State
8 Operating Code No. 8A 10 June 2014
direction –
Generator
Commissioning
Clause
Secretary of State
8 Operating Code No. 8B 10 June 2014
direction –
Generator
Commissioning
Clause
Issue 5 Revision 21 R 21 March 2017
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Revision Section Related Effective Date
Modification
Secretary of State
8 Balancing Code No. 2 10 June 2014
direction –
Generator
Commissioning
Clause