SCADA-EMS DIVISION

LUZON SYSTEM OPERATIONS

** POWER PLANT
VARIABLE RENEWABLE ENERGY (VRE)
SCADA REMOTE CONTROL
TEST RESULT

CONDUCTED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:

DANIELLE SEBASTIEN C.
MARK B. SALGADO FERDINAND A. DICON
NONATO
PE, SED, LSO SUPERVISOR, SED, LSO SR. MANAGER, SED, LSO
 PREREQUISITES:

1. VRE WEATHER PARAMETER REALTIME & STATIC MONITORING

DYNAMIC VRE WEATHER PARAMETER DATA TRANSMITTED

Global Horizontal Irradiance, Plane-of-Array W/m^2 Yes
Ambient Temperature ͦC Yes
Wind Speed m/s Yes
Back Panel Temperature ͦC Yes
Relative Humidity or Absolute Humidity % Yes
Number of Inverters or Solar Panels Online (Quantity) - Yes

STATIC PARAMETER DATA1 PROVIDED

DC Capacity MW Yes
AC Capacity MW Yes
Geographical Coordinates (Longitude, Latitude, Altitude) deg, min, sec Yes
Number of Solar Panels (Quantity) - Yes
Number of Inverters (Quantity) - Yes
Solar Cell Type (Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline, etc.) - Yes
Solar Panel Inclination Angle ͦ Yes
Solar Panel Parameters (See Below Solar Parameters) - Yes
Schematic Diagram of Solar Plants - Yes
NOCT (Nominal Operating Cell Temperature) ͦC Yes
Ambient Temp NOCT ͦC Yes
Cell Temp STC Ref - Yes
Short Circuit Current-Isc (A) at lowest point output - Yes
Irr NOCT (always same) W/m^2 Yes
Irr STC (always same) W/m^2 Yes
Temperature Coefficient of Isc %/ C Yes
Maximum Power Current-IMPP (A) at lowest power output - Yes
Open Circuit Voltage-VOC (V) NOCT at lowest power output - Yes
Open Circuit Voltage-VOC (V) STC at lowest power output - Yes
Temperature Coefficient of VO at lowest power output - Yes
Maximum Power Voltage -VMPP (V) STC at lowest power output - Yes
# of solar panels in facility - Yes
1
Shall be submitted in pdf format.

2. PLANT CAPABILITY TEST

PLANT CAPABILITY TEST COMPLIANCE

Local Capability/Performance Testing conducted by SIOMD PASSED
Basic SCADA IO mapping Assessment Verification
 VRE SCADA REMOTE TESTS:

1. VRE LOCAL REMOTE OPERATION

The plant operator’s capability to switch betweeen local and remote VRE Control Operation.

INPUT OUTPUT CRITERIA:

SWITCH
CLASSIFICATION (SW) MODE OPERATION SUSTAINABILITY
POSITION
Local/Remote VRE VRE Control is in the
ON REMOTE
Switch System Operator. Manually switched by
DIGITAL INPUT VRE Control is in the the Plant Operator.
OFF LOCAL
Plant Operator.

VRE Local/Remote Operation Test Results

TEST TEST TEST

INPUT MODE OPERATION SUSTAINABILITY
RESULT1 RESULT2 RESULT3
VRE Control is
ON PASSED REMOTE in the Master PASSED PASSED
Local/Remote Manually switched
Station.
VRE Switch by the Plant
VRE Control is
Operator.
OFF PASSED LOCAL in the Plant PASSED PASSED
Operator.
1
SW (Switch) Positions manually switched by the Plant Operator shoud be reflected in the Master Station HMI within 2 seconds with average of
three attempts (PASS/FAIL).
2
Plant Operator should be capable of VRE control at “REMOTE” mode (PASS/FAIL).
3
The mode shall retain unless otherwise requested by either party to be changed (PASS/FAIL).

2. VRE ACTIVE POWER CONTROL

Active Power regulation control system operation in the following control modes with a System Frequency
within the range of 59 Hz to 61 Hz:

2.1. Free Active Power Production (no Active Power Control)

The VRE Farm operated producing maximum Active Power output depending on the Availability of the primary
resource.

INPUT OUTPUT CRITERIA:

CLASSIFICATION POSITION MODE OPERATION SUSTAINABILITY

ON ENABLED The controller is enabled.
Active DIGITAL INPUT
OFF DISABLED The controller is disabled.
Power Changes per
Controller ON ENABLING Enabling command. System Operator's
DIGITAL OUTPUT
OFF DISABLING Disabling command. command,
ON ENABLE The controller is enabled. otherwise shall
Free Active DIGITAL INPUT
OFF DISABLE The controller is disabled. retain its last
Power
position/command.
Production ON ENABLING Enabling command.
Control DIGITAL OUTPUT
OFF DISABLING Disabling command.
 Automatic MW Setpoint Values computed
Changes per Local
Active by the plant automation system
ANALOG INPUT na MW Frequency (Hz)
Power based on the local frequency
input values.
Setpoint (Hz) input.
Active Changes per Local
Power ANALOG INPUT na MW Actual MW values generated. Frequency (Hz)
Output input values.
System System frequency as seen by Per Power Grid
ANALOG INPUT na Hz
Frequency the System Operator. system condition.

Free Active Power Production Table

1. The time Interval (Hr) of testing 17 March, 2023; 1337H to 1353H

2. The forecast available active power with that time interval (MW) 68
3. Available active power within that time interval (MW) 60.39
4. Available reactive power within that time interval (MVAR) -10 to -6
5. Available voltage within that time interval (kV) 68kV

ACTIVE
POWER AUTOMATIC ACTIVE POWER REACTIVE SUSTAINAB
SYSTEM
BEFORE SETPOINT SET BY AFTER POWER AFTER ILITY
FREQUENCY1
COMMAN THE PLANT2 COMMAND3 COMMAND PERIOD
D
59.1 Hz 60.39 NA 58.97 -9.88 5 mins
60.0 Hz 58.45 NA 56.77 -9.23 5 mins
60.9 Hz 56.71 NA 47.14 -6.09 5 mins
1
Changes in System Frequency. Plant to input the frequency for testing purposes.
2
The computed setpoint by the plant system to execute a command based on the changes in system frequency (MW).
3
The Actual setpoint output value after the 30 seconds (MW).

A. 59.1 Hz
B. 60.0 Hz

C. 60.9 Hz
 VRE Active Power Control Test Results

TEST TEST TEST

INPUT/OUTPUT MODE OPERATION SUSTAINABILITY
RESULT1 RESULT2 RESULT3
Digital Input: The controller is
PASSED ENABLED PASSED PASSED
ON enabled.
Digital Input: The controller is
Active PASSED DISABLED PASSED PASSED
OFF disabled.
Power
Digital Output: Enabling Changes per
Controller PASSED ENABLING PASSED PASSED
ON command. System
Digital Output: Disabling Operator's
PASSED DISABLING PASSED PASSED
OFF command. command,
Digital Input: The controller is otherwise shall
PASSED ENABLE PASSED PASSED
ON enabled. retain its last
Free Active Digital Input: The controller is position/comman
PASSED DISABLE PASSED PASSED
Power OFF disabled. d.
Production Digital Output: Enabling
PASSED ENABLING PASSED PASSED
Control ON command.
Digital Output: Disabling
PASSED DISABLING PASSED PASSED
OFF command.
MW Setpoint
Values computed
Automatic
by the local Changes per
Active
Analog Input NA MW automation NA Local Frequency NA
Power
system based on (Hz) input values.
Setpoint
the local
frequency input.
Active Changes per
Actual MW values
Power Analog Input PASSED MW PASSED Local Frequency PASSED
generated.
Output (Hz) input values.
System frequency
System Per Power Grid
Analog Input PASSED Hz as seen by the PASSED PASSED
Frequency System condition.
System Operator.
1
Plant automation system should be capable of sending and receiving input/output discreet and analog in realtime (per second) and output
command processing with utmost three attempts (PASS/FAIL).
2
Plant automation system should be capable of relaying System Operator’s command to field devices and generating desired feedback in a desired
duration of time with utmost three attempts on command (PASS/FAIL).
3
Plant automation system should be capable of retaining System Operator’s command unless otherwise another command was issued..

2.2 Active Power Constraint:

The VRE Farm was able to operate producing Active Power output equal to a value specified by the
System Operator (set-point) provided the Availability of the primary resource was equal or higher than
the prescribed value; or producing the maximum possible Active Power in case the primary resource
Availability was lower than the prescribed set-point.

INPUT OUTPUT CRITERIA:

CLASSIFICATI
POSITION MODE OPERATION SUSTAINABILITY
ON
Active ON ENABLED The controller is enabled.
Power DIGITAL INPUT
OFF DISABLED The controller is disabled.
Constraint Changes per System
DIGITAL ON ENABLING Enabling command.
(Setpoint) Operator's command,
Control OUTPUT OFF DISABLING Disabling command. otherwise shall retain its last
Active ANALOG position/command.
NA MW MW setpoint feedback.
Power INPUT
Constraint ANALOG NA MW Active Power Setpoint by
 (Setpoint) OUTPUT System Operator in MW.

VRE Active Power Constraint Table

1. The time Interval (Hr) of testing 17 March, 2023; 1418H to 1428

2. The forecast available active power with that time interval (MW) 50
3. Available active power within that time interval (MW) 16 to 42
4. Available reactive power within that time interval (MVAR) 0 to -2
5. Available voltage within that time interval (kV) 70.00

ACTIVE POWER ACTIVE REACTIVE

% STEP MANUAL SUSTAINABILITY
BEFORE POWER AFTER POWER AFTER
INTERVAL SETPOINT1 PERIOD
COMMAND COMMAND2 COMMAND
100% na na na na na
80% 42.54 32 31.77 -2.34 5 mins
40% 31.77 16 16.22 0 5 mins
20% 16.22 8 8 0 5 mins
40% 8 16 16 0 5 mins
80% 16.09 32 31.96 -2.30 5 mins
100% na na na na na
1
Setpoint command for each % step interval * the actual available output power.
2
The Actual setpoint output value after the 30 seconds (MW).

A. 80%
B. 40%

C. 20%
D. 60%

E. 80%
 VRE Active Power Constraint Test Result

TEST TEST TEST

INPUT/OUTPUT MODE OPERATION SUSTAINABILITY
RESULT1 RESULT2 RESULT3
Digital Input:
PASSED ENABLED The controller is enabled. PASSED PASSED
ON
Active Digital Input:
PASSED DISABLED The controller is disabled. PASSED Changes per PASSED
Power OFF
Setpoint Digital Output: System Operator's
PASSED ENABLING Enabling command. PASSED PASSED
Control ON command,
otherwise shall
Digital Output:
DISABLING Disabling command. retain its last
OFF
position/command.
Active Analog Input PASSED MW MW setpoint feedback. PASSED PASSED
Power Active Power Setpoint by
Setpoint Analog Output PASSED MW PASSED PASSED
System Operator in MW.
1
Plant automation system should be capable of sending and receiving input/output discreet and analog in realtime (per second) and output
command processing with utmost three attempts (PASS/FAIL).
2
Plant automation system should be capable of relaying System Operator’s command to field devices and generating desired feedback in a desired
duration of time with utmost three attempts on command (PASS/FAIL).
3
Plant automation system should be capable of retaining System Operator’s command unless otherwise another command was issued..

2.3 Active Power Gradient Constraint (System Frequency Exceeds 61 Hz):

As per PGC, if the system frequency exceeds 61Hz, the Gradient Constraint mode shall takeover to
performe the possible maximum output power to correct the system frequency.

INPUT OUTPUT CRITERIA:

CLASSIFICATION POSITION MODE OPERATION SUSTAINABILITY

Free Active ON ENABLE The controller is enabled. Changes per System
DIGITAL INPUT
Power OFF DISABLE The controller is disabled. Operator's command,
Production DIGITAL ON ENABLING Enabling command. otherwise shall retain its last
Control OUTPUT OFF DISABLING Disabling command. position/command.
System override based on
Active ON ENABLED The controller is enabled. the System Frequency
Power
DIGITAL INPUT above 61 Hz. Retains
Gradient
OFF DISABLED The controller is disabled. override until System
Constraint
Frequency Normalizes.
Active
Actual MW values Changes per Local
Power ANALOG INPUT na MW
generated. Frequency (Hz) input values.
Output
System System frequency as seen Continuous per Power Grid
ANALOG INPUT na Hz
Frequency by the System Operator. System condition.

TABLE 5-1: VRE Active Power Gradient Constraint Table

(FREQUENCY ACTIVATED)

61.0− f�
∆P = 45 ∙ Pm ∙ 60
Where:
∆P – is the variation in Active Power output that should be achieved
Pm – is the Active Power output before this control is activated
fn – is the network frequency

1. The time Interval (Hr) of testing 17 March, 2023; 1434H to 1436H

2. The forecast available active power with that time interval (MW) 50
3. Available active power within that time interval (MW) 31 to 34
4. Available reactive power within that time interval (MVAR) -8 to -2
5. Available voltage within that time interval (kV) 70.00

INSTALLED /
ACTIVE AUTOMATIC
RATED
CHANGED IN FREQ (MORE POWER SETPOINT
PLANT
THAN 61Hz)1 BEFORE SET BY THE
CAPACITY
COMMAND PLANT2
(MW)
61.0 Hz 34.86 34.69 40
61.1 Hz 34.82 31.68 40
61.2 Hz 31.68 27.59 40
1
The changes in system frequency more than 61Hz. Plant to input the frequency for testing purposes.
2
The computed setpoint by the plant system to execute a command based on the changes of the plant system frequency (MW). Based on the
formula aboved.
3
The minimum ramp rate based on the computation (MW).

A. 61.0 Hz
B. 61.1 Hz

C. 61.2 Hz
 VRE Active Power Gradient Constraint Table Test Result
(FREQUENCY ACTIVATED ABOVE 61Hz)

TEST TEST TEST

INPUT/OUTPUT MODE OPERATION SUSTAINABILITY
RESULT1 RESULT2 RESULT3
Digital Input: The controller is
PASSED ENABLE PASSED PASSED
ON enabled. Changes per
Free
Digital Input: The controller is System Operator's
Active PASSED DISABLE PASSED PASSED
OFF disabled. command,
Power
Digital Output: Enabling otherwise shall
Production PASSED ENABLING PASSED PASSED
ON command. retain its last
Control
Digital Output: Disabling position/command.
PASSED DISABLING PASSED PASSED
OFF command.
Digital Input: The controller is System override
PASSED ENABLED PASSED based on the PASSED
ON enabled.
Active System Frequency
Power above 61 Hz.
Gradient Digital Input: The controller is Retains override
Constraint PASSED DISABLED PASSED until System PASSED
OFF disabled.
Frequency
Normalizes.
Active Actual MW Changes per Local
Power Analog Output PASSED MW values PASSED Frequency (Hz) PASSED
Output generated. input values.
System
frequency as
System Per Power Grid
Analog Input NA Hz seen by the NA NA
Frequency system condition.
System
Operator.
1
Plant automation system should be capable of sending and receiving input/output discreet and analog in realtime (per second) and output
command processing with utmost three attempts (PASS/FAIL).
2
Plant automation system should be capable of relaying System Operator’s command to field devices and generating desired feedback in a desired
duration of time with utmost three attempts on command unless otherwise an override command was executed due to power grid system condition
(PASS/FAIL).
3
Plant automation system should be capable of retaining System Operator’s command unless otherwise another command was issued.

2.4 Active Power Gradient Constraint (System Frequency under 59 Hz):

As per PGC, if the system frequency is under 59Hz, the Free Active Power Production mode
shall takeover to perform the possible generating the maximum possible Active Power output,
compatible with the Availability of the primary resource.

INPUT OUTPUT CRITERIA:

CLASSIFICATION POSITION MODE OPERATION SUSTAINABILITY

ON ENABLED The controller is enabled. Changes per System
Active Power DIGITAL INPUT
OFF DISABLED The controller is disabled. Operator's command,
Gradient
ON ENABLING Enabling command. otherwise shall retain its
Constraint DIGITAL OUTPUT
OFF DISABLING Disabling command. last position/command.
ON ENABLE The controller is enabled. System override based
Free Active DIGITAL INPUT on the System
OFF DISABLE The controller is disabled.
Power Frequency under 59Hz.
ON ENABLING Enabling command.
Production Retains override until
Control DIGITAL OUTPUT System Frequency
OFF DISABLING Disabling command.
normalizes.
 System System frequency as seen Continuous per Power
ANALOG INPUT na Hz
Frequency by the System Operator. Grid system condition.

VRE FREE ACTIVE POWER PRODUCTION MODE TABLE

(FREQUENCY ACTIVATED)

1. The time Interval (Hr) of testing 17 March 2023; 1442H to 1445H

2. The forecast available active power with that time interval (MW) 50
3. Available active power within that time interval (MW) 19 to 44
4. Available reactive power within that time interval (MVAR) -6 to 0
5. Available voltage within that time interval (kV) 70 to 71

INSTALLED /
ACTIVE AUTOMATIC
CHANGED IN RATED
POWER SETPOINT
FREQ (LES THAN PLANT
BEFORE SET BY THE
59Hz)1 CAPACITY
COMMAND PLANT2
(MW)
59.0 Hz 19.02 19.01 68.74
58.9 Hz 19.05 44.27 68.74
58.8 Hz 44.39 49.49 68.74
1
The changes in system frequency less than 59Hz. Plant to input the frequency for testing purposes.
2
The computed setpoint by the plant system to execute a command based on the changes of the plant system frequency (MW). Based on the
formula aboved.

A. 59.0 Hz
B. 58.9 Hz

C. 58.8 Hz
 VRE Active Power Gradient Constraint Table Test Result
(FREQUENCY ACTIVATED BELOW 59Hz)

TEST TEST TEST

INPUT/OUTPUT MODE OPERATION SUSTAINABILITY
RESULT1 RESULT2 RESULT3
Digital Input: The controller is
PASSED ENABLED PASSED PASSED
ON enabled. Changes per
Active Digital Input: The controller is System Operator's
PASSED DISABLED PASSED PASSED
Power OFF disabled. command,
Gradient Digital Output: otherwise shall
PASSED ENABLING Enabling command. PASSED PASSED
Constraint ON retain its last
Digital Output: Disabling position/command.
PASSED DISABLING PASSED PASSED
OFF command.
The controller is System override
Digital Input: PASSED ENABLE PASSED PASSED
enabled. based on the
Free
Digital Input: The controller is System Frequency
Active PASSED DISABLE PASSED PASSED
OFF disabled. under 59Hz.
Power
Digital Output: Retains override
Production PASSED ENABLING Enabling command. PASSED PASSED
ON until System
Control
Digital Output: Disabling Frequency
PASSED DISABLING PASSED PASSED
OFF command. normalizes.
System frequency
System Per Power Grid
Analog Input NA Hz as seen by the NA NA
Frequency system condition.
System Operator.
1
Plant automation system should be capable of sending and receiving input/output discreet and analog in realtime (per second) and output
command processing with utmost three attempts (PASS/FAIL).
2
Plant automation system should be capable of relaying System Operator’s command to field devices and generating desired feedback in a desired
duration of time with utmost three attempts on command unless otherwise an override command was executed due to power grid system condition
(PASS/FAIL).
3
Plant automation system should be capable of retaining System Operator’s command unless otherwise another command was issued..
.

3. ACTIVE POWER STOP/START CONTROL TEST

Solar Farm was equipped with an Active Power Control able to Start and Stop the operations of the plant within
the criteria:
Active Power Stop Control: The Solar Farm was able to received command from the System Operations
instructing its active power to stop the plant generation without disconnecting to the grid.
Active Power Start Control: The Solar Farm was able to received command from the System Operations
instructing its active power to start production base on the available resources.

INPUT OUTPUT CRITERIA:

CLASSIFICATION POSITION MODE OPERATION SUSTAINABILITY

Active ON STOP Stopping Power Plant Generation.
DIGITAL INPUT
Power OFF START Starting Power Plant Generation
Changes per
Stop/Start DIGITAL ON ENABLING STOP Enabling stop command. System Operator's
Control OUTPUT OFF DISABLING STOP Disabling stop command. command,
ON ENABLE The controller is enabled. otherwise shall
Free Active DIGITAL INPUT
OFF DISABLE The controller is disabled. retain its last
Power
position/command.
Production DIGITAL ON ENABLING Enabling command.
Control OUTPUT OFF DISABLING Disabling command.

1. Active Power output response time after command execution 2 secs

2. Active Power output response completion after command execution 30 secs
3. Sustainability period after command execution 5 mins
4. System Frequency within the range of 59Hz-61Hz
 VRE ACTIVE POWER OUTPUT STOP/START COMMAND TABLE

1. The time Interval (Hr) of testing 17 March, 2023; 1611H to 1613 H

2. The forecast available active power with that time interval (MW) 18.00
3. Available active power within that time interval (MW) 26.00
4. Available reactive power within that time interval (MVAR) 0.00 to 0.22
5. Available voltage within that time interval (kV) 70.00 to 71.00

REMOTE DESIRED MW ACTUAL MW ACTIVE POWER

SUSTAINABILITY
COMMAND VALUE VALUE1 AFTER COMMAND
STOP 0MW 26 0 5 minutes
START Available Active Power Output Forecast 0 26.38 5 minutes
1
The actual active power after before the command (MW).

STOP & START

 VRE ACTIVE Power Output Stop/Start Test Result

INPUT/OU TEST TEST TEST

MODE OPERATION SUSTAINABILITY
TPUT RESULT1 RESULT2 RESULT3
Digital Stopping Power Plant
PASSED STOP PASSED PASSED
Input: ON Generation.
Digital
Starting Power Plant
Output: PASSED START PASSED PASSED
Active Generation
OFF
Power
Digital
Stop/Start ENABLING Enabling stop
Output: PASSED PASSED PASSED
Control STOP command.
ON
Digital
DISABLING Disabling stop Changes per
Output: PASSED PASSED PASSED
STOP command. System Operator's
OFF
command,
Digital
The controller is otherwise shall
Output: PASSED ENABLE PASSED PASSED
enabled. retain its last
ON
position/command.
Digital
The controller is
Free Active Output: PASSED DISABLE PASSED PASSED
disabled.
Power OFF
Production Digital
Control Output: PASSED ENABLING Enabling command. PASSED PASSED
ON
Digital
Output: PASSED DISABLING Disabling command. PASSED PASSED
OFF
1
Plant automation system should be capable of sending and receiving input/output discreet and analog in realtime (per second) and output
command processing with utmost three attempts (PASS/FAIL).
2
Plant automation system should be capable of relaying System Operator’s command to field devices and generating desired feedback in a desired
duration of time with utmost three attempts on command (PASS/FAIL).
3
Plant automation system should be capable of retaining System Operator’s command unless otherwise another command was issued..

4. VRE VOLTAGE CONTROL

4.1 Reactive Power Control Test

Under PGC, the Solar Farm shall be capable of supplying Reactive Power output, at its Connection
Point, within the limits of Power Factor 0.95 lagging and 0.95 leading.

1. Reactive Power Setpoint value:

Within the limits of
a. Reactive power ranges is within (MVAR)
0.95 lagging – 0.95 leading
2. System Frequency within the range of: 59Hz-61Hz
3. Sustainability period after command execution 5 mins

The Solar Farm shall be able to withstand, without Disconnection, Voltage Sags at the Connection
Point, produced by faults or disturbances in the network, whose magnitude and duration profiles are
within the no Disconnection area in Figure 1-1. This area is defined by the following characteristics:
 INPUT OUTPUT CRITERIA:

CLASSIFICATION POSITION MODE OPERATION SUSTAINABILITY

ON ENABLED The controller is enabled.
DIGITAL INPUT
Voltage OFF DISABLED The controller is disabled.
Controller ON ENABLING Enabling command.
DIGITAL OUTPUT
OFF DISABLING Disabling command.
ON ENABLED The controller is enabled.
Reactive DIGITAL INPUT
OFF DISABLED The controller is disabled.
Power
Control ON ENABLING Enabling command. Changes per
DIGITAL OUTPUT
OFF DISABLING Disabling command. System Operator's
ON ENABLED The controller is enabled. command,
Power DIGITAL INPUT otherwise shall
OFF DISABLED The controller is disabled.
Factor retain its last
Control ON ENABLING Enabling command. position/command.
DIGITAL OUTPUT
OFF DISABLING Disabling command.
Reactive ANALOG INPUT NA MVAR Reactive Power setpoint feedback.
Power Reactive Power setpoint command by
Setpoint ANALOG OUTPUT NA MVAR
System Operator.
Power ANALOG INPUT NA COS Power Factor setpoint feedback.
Factor Power Factor setpoint command by
Setpoint ANALOG OUTPUT NA COS
System Operator.
Minimum
Computed ANALOG INPUT NA MVAR Plant's computed minimum MVAR. Changes based on
MVAR Active Power
Maximum Output (10%-58%
Computed ANALOG INPUT NA MVAR Plant's computed maximum MVAR. or above 58%)
MVAR

Reactive Power Control Setpoint Table

1. The time Interval (Hr) of testing 17 March, 2023, 1517H to 1529H

2. The forecast available active power with that time interval (MW) 35
3. The available active power within the time interval (MW) 29 to 30
4. The available reactive power within the time interval (MVAR) -5.03 to 1.11

REACTIVE POWER REACTIVE

REACTIVE POWER ACTIVE REACTIVE VOLTAGE
POWER WITHIN SUSTAINABI
POWER FACTO BEFORE POWER AFTER POWER AFTER VALUE AFTER
THE REQUIRED LITY PERIOD
SETPOINT1 R2 COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND
RANGE3
-1 MVAR NA -1.95 29.76 -0.35 71.34 NA 5 mins
1 MVAR NA 1.07 29.53 1.11 71.27 NA 5 mins
-3 MVAR NA -2.24 29.01 -2.99 71.15 NA 5 mins
-5 MVAR NA -3.07 30.08 -5.03 70.49 NA 5 mins
1
This is based in the available MVAR range of the plant seen in the minimum and maximum computed MVAR values.
2
The desired constant power factor during testing of the Reactive Power Control Test.
3
Reactive power range based on the limits within 0.95 lagging -0.95 leading of the installed plant capacity (MVAR)
A. -1 MVAR

B. 1 MVAR
C. -3 MVAR

D. -5 MVAR
 REMARKS: In the test above, MVAR has been chosen as constant at certain duration of
time.

Reactive Power Control Test Result

TEST TEST TEST

INPUT/OUTPUT MODE OPERATION SUSTAINABILITY
RESULT1 RESULT2 RESULT3
Digital Input: The controller is
PASSED ENABLED PASSED PASSED
ON enabled.
Digital Input: The controller is
PASSED DISABLED PASSED PASSED
Voltage OFF disabled.
Controller Digital Output:
PASSED ENABLING Enabling command. PASSED PASSED
ON
Digital Output: Disabling
PASSED DISABLING PASSED PASSED
OFF command.
Digital Input: The controller is
PASSED ENABLED PASSED PASSED
ON enabled.
Digital Input: The controller is
Reactive PASSED DISABLED PASSED PASSED
OFF disabled.
Power
Digital Output:
Control PASSED ENABLING Enabling command. PASSED PASSED
ON
Digital Output: Disabling
PASSED DISABLING PASSED PASSED
OFF command. Changes per
Analog Input: The controller is System Operator's
NA ENABLED NA NA
ON enabled. command,
Analog Input: The controller is otherwise shall
Power NA DISABLED NA NA
OFF disabled. retain its last
Factor
Analog Output: position/command.
Control NA ENABLING Enabling command. NA NA
ON
Analog Output: Disabling
NA DISABLING NA NA
OFF command.
Reactive Power
Analog Input PASSED MVAR PASSED PASSED
setpoint feedback.
Reactive
Reactive Power
Power
setpoint command
Setpoint Analog Output PASSED MVAR PASSED PASSED
by System
Operator.
Power Factor
Analog Input NA COS NA NA
setpoint feedback.
Power
Power Factor
Factor
setpoint command
Setpoint Analog Output NA COS NA NA
by System
Operator.
Minimum
Plant's computed
Computed Analog Input PASSED MVAR PASSED Changes based on PASSED
minimum MVAR.
MVAR Active Power
Maximum Output (10-58% or
Plant's computed
Computed Analog Input PASSED MVAR PASSED above 58%) PASSED
maximum MVAR.
MVAR
1
Plant automation system should be capable of sending and receiving input/output discreet and analog in realtime (per second) and output
command processing with utmost three attempts (PASS/FAIL).
2
Plant automation system should be capable of relaying System Operator’s command to field devices and generating desired feedback in a desired
duration of time with utmost three attempts on command (PASS/FAIL).
3
Plant automation system should be capable of retaining System Operator’s command unless otherwise another command was issued.

2.2 Voltage Control System Test

 The Solar Farm was capable of contributing Voltage Control by continuous regulation of the Reactive
Power supplied to the Grid in any of the following modes, as it will be determined by the System
Operator:
1. Maintained a constant Power Factor of the injected Energy at the Connection Point, at a value
prescribed by the System Operator; or
2. Maintained the Voltage at the HV busbar of the Solar Farm, at a set point instructed by the System
Operator; provided the limits of Reactive Power output stated in the Grid Code.

0.98 pu
1. Constant Power Factors (Lagging and Leading) during
0.99 pu
testing of Voltage Control Test:
1.00 pu
0.95 pu
2. Constant Voltage values during testing of Voltage
1.00 pu
Control Test:
1.05 pu
3. Voltage value range within limit: ±5%
Within the limits of
4. Reactive Power values shall based on item II: Reactive 0.98 lagging – 0.98 leading
Power Control Test Criteria And within 10% and 58% installed plant
capacity
5. System Frequency within the range of: 59Hz-61Hz
6. Sustainability period after command execution 5 mins

INPUT OUTPUT CRITERIA:

CLASSIFICATION POSITION MODE OPERATION SUSTAINABILITY

Voltage ON ENABLED The controller is enabled.
DIGITAL INPUT
Control OFF DISABLED The controller is disabled.
System DIGITAL ON ENABLING Enabling command.
Mode OUTPUT OFF DISABLING Disabling command.
Voltage ANALOG INPUT NA KV Voltage setpoint feedback.
Control
ANALOG Voltage setpoint command by Changes per System
System NA KV
OUTPUT System Operator. Operator's
Setpoint
command, otherwise
ON ENABLED The controller is enabled. shall retain its last
Power DIGITAL INPUT
OFF DISABLED The controller is disabled. position/command.
Factor
Control DIGITAL ON ENABLING Enabling command.
OUTPUT OFF DISABLING Disabling command.
Power Factor setpoint
Power ANALOG INPUT NA COS
feedback.
Factor
ANALOG Power Factor setpoint
Setpoint NA COS
OUTPUT command by System Operator.

Voltage Control System Setpoint Table

(CONSTANT POWER FACTOR)

1. The time Interval (Hr) of testing 17 March, 2023; 1507H to 1512H

2. The forecast available active power with that time interval (MW) 35
3. Available active power within that time interval (MW) 39 to 40
4. Available reactive power within that time interval (MVAR) -8.30 to 0.00

ACTIVE ACTIVE
REACTIVE POWER REACTIVE ACTUAL
CONSTANT POWER POWER POWER SUSTAINA
BEFORE POWER AFTER VOLTAGE
FACTOR1 BEFORE AFTER BILITY
COMMAND COMMAND VALUE2
COMMAND COMMAND
1 40.05 0 40.01 0 71.95 5 mins
 -0.980 39.10 -7.61 39.85 -8.30 70.07 5 mins
-0.990 39.48 -8.11 39.48 0 72.10 5 mins
1
The desired constant power factor during testing of the Voltage Control System Test.
2
The voltage values based on the constant power factor (kV).

A. 1 pf

B. -0.98 pf
 C. -0.99 pf

Voltage Control System Setpoint Table

(CONSTANT VOLTAGE)

1. The time Interval (Hr) of testing 17 March, 2023; 1504H to 1502H

2. The forecast available active power with that time interval (MW) 35
3. Available active power within that time interval (MW) 39 to 40
4. Available reactive power within that time interval (MVAR) -12 to -4

ACTIVE ACTUAL
REACTIVE ACTIVE REACTIVE
CONSTANT VOLTAGE PER POWER VOLTAGE
POWER BEFORE POWER AFTER POWER AFTER
VOLTAGE1 UNIT VALUE1 BEFORE VALUE AFTER
COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND
COMMAND COMMAND2
70.5 69.24 39.90 -8.60 39.77 -4.87 70.44
69.5 69.54 40.02 -12.28 39.65 -9.14 69.54
68.5 69.52 39.95 -8.32 40.02 -12.22 71.42
1
The desire maintaining voltage values per unit (kV).
2
The actual values after setpoint based on the desire voltage value.
A. 70.5 kV

B. 69.5 kV
 C. 68.5 kV

Voltage Control System Test Results

(Constant Power Factor and Constant Voltage)

TEST TEST TEST

INPUT/OUTPUT MODE OPERATION SUSTAINABILITY
RESULT1 RESULT2 RESULT3
The controller is
Digital Input: ON PASSED ENABLED PASSED PASSED
enabled.
Voltage The controller is
Digital Input: OFF PASSED DISABLED PASSED PASSED
Control disabled.
System Digital Output: Enabling
PASSED ENABLING PASSED PASSED
Mode ON command.
Digital Output: Disabling Changes per
PASSED DISABLING PASSED PASSED
OFF command. System
Voltage setpoint Operator's
Analog Input PASSED KV PASSED PASSED
Voltage feedback. command,
Control Voltage setpoint otherwise shall
System command by retain its last
PASSED PASSED PASSED
Setpoint System position/comma
Analog Output KV Operator. nd.
The controller is
Digital Input: ON PASSED ENABLED PASSED PASSED
enabled.
Power
The controller is
Factor Digital Input: OFF PASSED DISABLED PASSED PASSED
disabled.
Control
Digital Output: Enabling
PASSED ENABLING PASSED PASSED
ON command.
 Digital Output: Disabling
PASSED DISABLING PASSED PASSED
OFF command.
Power Factor
Analog Input PASSED COS setpoint PASSED PASSED
feedback.
Power
Power Factor
Factor
setpoint
Setpoint
Analog Output PASSED COS command by PASSED PASSED
System
Operator.
1
Plant automation system should be capable of sending and receiving input/output discreet and analog in realtime (per second) and output
command processing with utmost three attempts (PASS/FAIL).
2
Plant automation system should be capable of relaying System Operator’s command to field devices and generating desired feedback in a desired
duration of time with utmost three attempts on command (PASS/FAIL).
3
Plant automation system should be capable of retaining System Operator’s command unless otherwise another command was issued.

OVERALL TEST ASSESMENT

DATE TESTED: SCHEDULE OF RETESTING (AFTER 2 YRS):

OVERALL TEST RESULT (To be accomplished by SED-LSO)
 PASSED  FAILED  PENDING
OVERALL REMARKS: (To be accomplished by SED-LSO)

PASSED.