0 NPSI-Felisa Solar FS Write-Up

Interconnection Facilities Study
For Felisa 50 MW Solar Power Plant
Negros PH Solar Inc.

Executive Summary
This Facilities Study is conducted for the 50 MW Negros PH Solar Inc.s Solar Power Project in
Brgy. Felisa, Mansilingan, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. This study aims to identify the
necessary connection equipment to connect the proposed power plant to the grid. The connection
configuration presented in this study is based on the connection requirement of NGCP as
documented in the System Impact Study for the project.
The connection arrangement is compliant with the requirements of the Philippine Grid Code and
other applicable regulatory issuances. The proposed project will connect to the grid through a 69
kV transmission facility approximately 1 km in length. The connection will be a tapped
connection along the existing 69 kV transmission line owned by NGCP. Power generated from
the proposed power plant will be delivered to CENECO, NOCECO and to the grid through NGCPs
Bacolod Substation.
After a series of discussion, it was agreed with the local NGCP that no switching substation will
be installed at the tapping point. Aerial disconnect switch will be installed next to the tapping point
and another one on the tapping pole isolating the CENECO/NONECO line.
In compliance with the requirement of ERC Resolution 16 series of 2011, the power plants
disconnection means will be the existing feeder breaker and corresponding disconnect switches
at Bacolod Substation. Included in this study are the telecommunication and protection equipment
needed in by the power plant. From the results of the System Impact Study, no other
improvements or additions will be required for the transmission network beyond the connection
point.
The following are the results of the FS:
1. No issue on the proposed connection scheme as this is to be owned by the developer
following provisions of the Section 9 of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001;
2. Negros PH will follow NGCPs Open Access Policy requirements and procedures;
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3. Negros PH will consider the protection arrangement as required by NGCP, as the Grid
Owner;
4. Telecommunication and SCADA equipment will be advanced following the prescription of

the Energy Regulatory Commission under NGCPs Draft Determination;
5. Protection equipment shall be provided, owned, operated and maintained by NGCP and
NPHSI at their respective sides; and
6. Technical specifications for equipment that are related to the interconnection facility and
interfacing of plant to NGCPs system as SO shall be in accordance with applicable ERC
issuances (e.g. Philippine Grid Code) as well as NGCPs standards. Proponent is even
willing to procure the accredited equipment manufacturers in ensure compliances.
It is considered that the assistance of NGCP, which plays critical roles as Transmission Provider,
System Operator and Metering Provider, is crucial to ensure the timely completion and successful
commissioning of the project.
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1.0
Introduction
1.1
Project Background
Negros PH Solar Inc is developing a solar project in Negros island in a land totalling
to 150 hectares. Many of the landowners are prominent local business people with
good reputation. NPHSI aims to secure approximately 280 hectares to build a 200
MW solar in the future.
The interconnection is via the Bacolod San Enrique 69 KV line which remains a
subtransmission asset. Following previous case precedents, the line has to be filed
for reclassification with the Energy Regulatory Commission.
Initially, this FS is only focused on 50 MW on Site 1 at Felisa given the tight

schedule set by the Department of Energy on the Feed-in Tariff:
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1.2
Scope/Purposes
This Facilities Study applies the findings in the SIS in identifying the necessary equipment
for the connection of the proposed project to the transmission system.
Specifically the study presents the following:

-
Substation equipment specification
Transmission Line requirements
Identify the appropriate telecommunication and protection facility
The proposed layout of the solar farm is shown below. Note that the layout is for the full
development. This study will not give emphasis on plants specification.
Initial development based on the System Impact Study (re-run) will be redesigned such
that it will optimize the utilization of the area with aimed to put it closer to the tapping point
for immediate completion.
It must be emphasized however that the FS does not cover the plants configuration and
specifications including its high-voltage equipment such as inverter transformer and stepup transformers including the switching equipment at the plant switchyard. The FS covers
starting the coordination of protection of the plants connection line to NGCPs system
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including the SCADA and Telecom equipment which are all Grid assets pursuant to Article
4.3 of the Philippine Grid Code.
1.3
Description of Connection Facility
The scope of this facility study includes only the interconnection equipment needed to
connect the proposed generation plant to the grid. Included thus in this report are the
facilities and equipment from the generating plant takeoff substation up to the tapping
point.
The receiving substation will be NGCPs Bacolod Substation. The feeder circuit breaker
and its associated disconnect switches will serve as the disconnecting means for the
project in compliance with the requirements of ERC Resolution 16 Series of 2011. The
control of these equipment is at NGCPs Bacolod Substation.
The connecting 69kV transmission line is designed to utilize steel/concrete poles which
are selected for this application to minimize the overall cost of the line in addition to the
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benefits of ease of transportation and installation. The 69kV transmission line will connect
at the existing Bacolod San Enrique 69kV line as illustrated below. The location of the
solar take-off substation to the existing line is about <100meters.
Figure 1. Proposed Interconnection Scheme

Protection, telecommunication and SCADA system between the receiving substation
and takeoff substations will also be included. Also included are the upgrades and/or
additional equipment at the NGCP Bacolod Substation.
As shown above, a DS shall be installed at the tap-connection along with fault indicator.
Functional testing of the Fault Clearance System shall be undertaken at field with NGCP
witnessing the testing to be conducted.
1.4
Results of the System Impact Study
The results of the SIS has to be outlined herein.
Noting the known congestion in the Negros grid specifically the limitation to export
power to Cebu, with Panay alredy exporting with the completion of 2x135 MW
Palm Concepcion plant and Panay Energy Development Corporation Unit 3 (150
MW), the projects recommendation is to implement the project into two-stage, i.e.,
50 MW at the 69 KV connection and the second phase is contingent to the
completion of the Negros-Cebu 230 KV Upgrading Project which is unlikely to
complete within the 4th Regulatory Period (2016-2020).
The conclusion of the study indicated the that Phase 1 (50 MW) has no significant
impact to the reliability, stability and operating characterirest of the Visayas Power
transmission system. The conclusion indicated that the power plant could be
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safely and reliably integrated to the Visayas grid, Phase 2 can only be implemented
by the Negros-Panay 230 KV Project.
In agreement with NGCP, the technical assessment has to be conducted and it will
be discussed further in succeeding section.
In order to aid in determining the appropriateness of the equipment related to the

interconnection to NGCPs system, relevant information have to be considered in
the FS.
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i.
Demand
ii.
Capacity Additions Considered

iii.
BUS
STATION
Short Circuit Level at Bacolod
KV
VISAYAS GRID FORECAST FAULT LEVEL

Generator Impedance Used Subtransient (Xd")
(As of June 30, 2015)
MAXIMUM FAULT
THEVENIN IMPEDANCE, Ohm
CURRENT, Amp
PHASE
37500
35500
BACOLOD SS
BACOLOD_69KV
138
69
4,034
6,578
GROUND
4,464
9,007
Z1_R
Z1_X
Z2_R
Z2_X
Z0_R
Z0_X
3.47768
0.98017
21.54910
7.88087
3.70430
1.03798
21.97810
7.99257
2.42858
0.29642
16.16490
3.00741
Note: Z1- Positive Sequence, Z2 - Negative Sequence, Z0 - Zero Sequence

VISAYAS GRID FORECAST FAULT LEVEL
Generator Impedance Used Subtransient (Xd")
(Projected 2016)
BUS
STATION
KV
MAXIMUM FAULT
CURRENT, Amp
PHASE
37500
35500
BACOLOD SS
BACOLOD_69KV
138
69
5,202
9,408
GROUND
5,701
12,512
THEVENIN IMPEDANCE, Ohm

Z1_R
Z1_X
Z2_R
Z2_X
Z0_R
Z0_X
2.33511
0.62706
14.7341
4.80683
2.57988
0.68234
14.4069
4.75931
1.62274
0.20064
11.8726
2.03129
Note: Z1- Positive Sequence, Z2 - Negative Sequence, Z0 - Zero Sequence
iv.
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Transmission Expansion Considered

v.
Technical Assessment
Results of the SIS shall be discussed in the attachment to be provided in the final
appendix.
2.0
Objective
Following the requirements prescribed under Module B15 of the Open Access
Transmission Service (OATS) Rules, the purpose of the facility study is to determine
the details of the connection scheme and specifications of the equipment to be used
to conform with the requirement of NGCP and in accordance with the provisions of
the Philippine Grid Code as amended in 2007, The Renewable Energy Act otherwise
known as RA 9513 and RA 9136 (EPIRA).
The primary objective of the Interconnection Facilities Study is to determine the

interconnection scheme to the transmission system. It intends to identify the major
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equipment related to interconnection and the necessary secondary devices which are
crucial infrastructures related to the role of NGCP as System Operation.
3.0
Connection Configuration
Anticipating the approval of the new PGC, it is considered safe that in the selection of
connection scheme it will be better to adopt the definition in amendment no. 2, which
states as quoted below:
GCR 4.4.1 Requirements Relating to the Connection Point
GCR 4.4.1.1 The Generators Equipment shall be connected to the Grid or to

the Distribution System at the voltage level(s) agreed to by the Grid Operator
or the Distributor and the Generator based on Grid Impact Studies.
GCR 4.4.1.2 The Connection Point shall be controlled by a circuit breaker that
is capable of interrupting the maximum short circuit current at the point of
connection.
GCR 4.4.1.3 Disconnect switches shall also be provided and arranged to

isolate the circuit breaker for maintenance purposes.
In the layout below, it already considered that mandatory requirements set by the PGC.
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Figure 2: Basic layout of the substation

While the corresponding plan is:
Figure 3: Basic plan of the substation
4.0
Asset Boundary
In accordance with the Resolution 16 Series of 2011issued by the Energy Regulatory
Commission (ERC) dated 6 July 2011 Section 4.2 Connection Assets for Generation
Customers of Transmission Provider, 3rd
paragraph, A generation company
may develop and own or operate a dedicated point-to-point limited facilities

provided,that such facilities are required only for the purpose of connecting
to
the transmission system, and are used solely by the generating facility subject to prior
authorization by the
ERC and following the convention in Annex C of said
resolution, the asset boundary between NPHSI and NGCP shall be at the at the tapping
point at San Enrique 69 KV line as illustrated below:
Following requirements at the tapping point, below are the illustration of the tapping point
but will be subject to the approval of NGCP prior to the construction stage.
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Figure 4: Illustration of asset boundary
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Figure 5: Details of the tap-connection

NPHSI shall execute the Fixed Asset Boundary Document as one of the attachments
of the Transmission Service Agreement.
The document will precisely show the Connection Point and shall specify the following:
a. Equipment and ownership
b. Accountable Managers
c. Safety Rules and procedures during Local Safety Instruction and the Safety
Coordination of any other persons for safety
d. Operational procedures and the responsible party for operation and control
e. Maintenance agreement and the responsible party for undertaking the
maintenance
f.
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Any agreement pertaining to emergency situation
Receiving Substation Facility Requirements

The existing Bacolod Substation 69kV switchyard will be maintained as is. The
tapped connection will not require modifications at the switchyard. Only
communication facility via optical groundwire will be installed at this substation.
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5.1.1
General Technical Requirements
The electrical equipment shall be designed in such a way as to bear without

damage and permanent deformation the consequences of over voltage of internal
or atmospheric origin and each electrical component can withstand the maximum
stresses under fault conditions.
Outdoor installations shall be protected against solar radiation by means of

adequate covers, where required, with non-deteriorating material.
All equipment shall be designed to be insensitive to any signals emitted by wireless

communication equipment.
All metallic frames shall be securely connected to the general earthing system in
compliance with accepted standards.
The center line spacing and clearances above ground level of the conductors
shall be as shown in the detailed design drawings.
The minimum clearance between live metal parts and ground shall be 837.5 mm.
while, the minimum clearance between live metal parts of two phases shall be 1500
mm. The practical distance between phase center lines shall be 1500 mm. and the
minimum height of live conductors above ground shall be 3000 mm, however, the
upper edge of an earthed insulator support shall have a height of, at least, 2300 mm.
above the ground level.
Creepage distance of equipment bushing, insulator strings, station post insulators

and rigid support insulators shall be equal or greater than the resultant of the 21
mm/KV multiplied by the maximum nominal voltage . Outdoor equipment shall
be painted with RAL 7035 color, while indoor equipment (including inside cubicle)
shall be painted with RAL 7032 color.
Phase indication plates with color and code letters, which shall be luminous
and made of weather resistant materials, shall be provided on the substation steel
structures to indicate the phases of bus, incoming lines and transformer feeders
and shall be as follows: Phase A is Red and code is A; Phase B is Yellow and
code is B; and Phase C is Blue and code is C.
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Outdoor and indoor equipment and panels shall be labeled in accordance with the
Site and Equipment Identification and Labeling (SElL) standard of NGCP as
mandated by the Grid Code. NGCP, therefore, must provide guidance to
the developer on the appropriate nomenclature of the major devices
interphasing with NGCPs System Operation.
5.1.2
Codes and Standards
All engineering, fabrication, construction/erection, startup and testing provided

by the Contractor shall be in accordance with applicable codes and standards,
regulations and guides. The applicable codes, standards and regulations will
consist of the substation requirements as the basis, and also include those for the
Contractor's nation as follows:
1) Philippine Standards and Codes

2) United States Standards and Codes (IEEE/ANSI/NEMA/NFPA etc.)
3) International Electro-technical Commission (IEC)
4) DIN (German)
5) BS (British standard)
6) JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard)
7) CNS (China National Standard)
5.2
Power Transformer
The Power Transformer i s rated 50/65 MVA (ONAN/ONAF), 13.2/69 kV,

60Hz, and capable of changing its tap ratio by+/- ten percent (10%), with
a step size of 1.25%. The HV bushings of the Power Transformer shall be
of the resin paper impregnated and non-draw lead type. Aside from the
insulation, polarization index, oil dielectric, polarity and ratio tests that are
required by NGCP to be conducted on the power transformer prior to
connection, other routine tests specified under the applicable ANSI/IEEE
standard
and
the
manufacturer's standard test regime shall also be
conducted on the power transformer.
The cooling medium shall be oil and its temperature of cooling air shall not
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exceed 40C. Cooler shall be transformer mounted and should be radiator fin
type. Monitoring and control system shall be interfaced at the Substation
Control System.
Transformer shall be equipped with On-load Tap Changer (OLTC) and should
be oil-immersed. Taps shall be 0.625% by 8 taps. The motor of the OLTC
shall be sourced by 400 VAC, 3-phase at 60 Hz.
5.3
Power Circuit Breaker
The power circuit breakers (PCB) shall be of the S F 6 a n d outdoor type. It

shall be rated at least 69 kV, 60 Hz, with continuous current rating at 60
Hz of at least 2000A rms, with interrupting time of no longer than 50 ms.
and shall be capable of interrupting successfully its rated interrupting current
of at least 4 0 kA rms, for its entire operational life. It shall be capable of
withstanding all system lightning impulse and switching over voltages
less than or equal to its Basic Impulse Level (BIL) or switching surge
withstand capability. Generally, the PCB shall meet or exceed all rated
values listed in applicable ANSI or IEC standards. The PCB shall be
designed to have the capability of permitting, at least, two complete
closing-opening operations and to withstand swells caused by ground faults.
Each PCB shall be equipped with an operation counter.
Multiple-pole or single-pole tripping devices shall be protected against

accidental operation and conveniently located for manual tripping or local
operation of the PCB. The tripping mechanism shall have two (2) electrically
independent trip coils (circuits) per pole.
PCBs capable of single-pole actuation shall be provided with a phase

discrepancy monitoring and control system for synchronized closing and
opening operation of individual poles.
The PCB shall be capable of switching out line faults (regardless of the
distance
between
the circuit breakers
and
faults),
no-load
lines,
transformers on no-load and reactive loads without causing re-striking when
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switching.
The PCB
shall
be equipped
with
enough
auxiliary
contacts
to
accommodate the required status and alarm indications, plus additional

convertible eight (8) types A and B contacts each. The operating status
and other parameters of the PCB shall be monitored/interfaced with the
Substation Automation System (SACS).
The technical data sheets of the PCB are shown in subsequent Annex.
5.4
Disconnect and Earthing Swtich
Disconnect Switches (DS) shall be provided and arranged so as to isolate

the PCB during maitneannce. The switching device shall be station class,
outdoor, 3phase, two column horizontal center break type and rated 60 Hz,
69 kV, 2000 A rms and have a short-time withstand capability of at least
4 4 kA rms.
The switching device shall be three pole construction, horizontal mode of

contact separation with reference to the mounting plane, and equipped with
an earthing switch.
The switching device shall withstand and operate without malfunction with
simultaneously acting forces from connection at terminals and short circuit.
The safety factor against break of an insulator shall be at least 1.25 times
the simultaneously acting forces plus operating forces.
The DS shall have the capability of being either motor-operated or manual

through remote, local or manual mode.
The DS shall be equipped with enough auxiliary contacts to accommodate

the required status and alarm indications, plus additional convertible eight
(8) types A and B contacts each.
The operating status of the DS shall be monitored/interfaced with the

SACS,
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whenever applicable. It shall be equipped with key interlocks,

position indicator (both mechanical and light) and damping device.
The switching device shall be electrically interlocked with the associated

circuit breaker to prevent the possibility of making or breaking load current.
To prevent
maloperation,
the operating
mechanism
of disconnect
switches and earthing switches shall be interlocked relative to each other

such that when the main disconnect switch is in "closed" position, the
earthing switch cannot be closed and vice versa. Said interlocking
arrangements shall be effective both in local and in remote operation.
The technical data sheets of the Disconnect/Earthing Switch can be seen

in the Annexes.
5.5
Current Transformer (for statistical meter and protection purposes)
Current Transformers (CT) shall be provided for all PCBs. The CTs shall
be single pole. For outdoor installations, the CT's insulation medium shall
be oil. While, for indoor installations, the CT's insulation medium shall be
SF6 gas.
Current Transformers shall be rated at 69 kV, 60Hz. Its current ratio (with
secondary taps) shall be 2 0 00/1500/1000/500:5A. The CTs shall have 4
cores (i.e., 1 core for metering with accuracy class of 0.2 and 3 cores
for relaying with 5P20 accuracy class) per IEC standards. Rated burden
is 30 VA for metering and 100 VA for protection.
The short-time current thermal rating of the CTs shall be at least 4 0 kA

rms while the rated short-time mechanical is 100 KA rms. The cores shall be
designed and built in such a way that no reciprocal electromagnetic
influence or influence from external fields can occur.
The CT shall have adequate output to meet double the total burden
of the equipment connected to it. It shall also have sufficient thermal,
voltage, over-current performance, internal resistance and accuracy for
the satisfactory operation of the equipment connected to its secondary
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circuit. CT shall withstand the mechanical and thermal stresses caused by

short circuits.
CTs provided for protective purposes shall have over current and saturation
factors not less than those corresponding to the design short circuit level of
the system.
The technical data sheets of the CT (not for billing purposes) are shown in the
Annexes.
5.6
Potential Device
PT shall be of the inductive type, with a marked ratio of 600/345:1 and its
rated secondary voltage shall be 115 VL_J66.4 VL-G It shall be of the
accuracy IEC Class 0.3. The burden rating shall be at least 12.5 VA which
can handle the total burden of the cables and all connected devices at the
PT/VT secondary circuit. It shall have three (3) secondary cores/windings,
both, preferably of metering class accuracy. It shall be tested and certified on
ratio accuracy, phase deviation and insulation integrity.
For its rated insulation, the lightning impulse withstand voltage is 350 KV peak
while power frequency withstand voltage is 140 KV rms dry.
The technical data sheets of the Voltage Transformer can be seen in Annex
M, while the test reports of the VTs are shown in the Annexes.
5.7
Surge Arrester
Each arrester shall be station class, outdoor type, metal oxide (i.e., ZnO)
and gapless type with surge counter. Material of insulator can be composite
type.
The surge arrester at the high voltage (69 kV) side shall be rated for
nominal system voltage of 69 kV, while that of the low voltage side shall
be 13.2 kV. The arrester shall be rated 60 Hz, and its Duty Cycle Voltage
rating shall be 60 kV rms, nominal discharge current of 10 kA and the
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Lightning
Impulse Withstand
Voltage capability of its post insulator
housing, for outdoor installations, shall be 325 kV.
The arrester assembly shall consist of an arrester unit, line terminal,

earth terminal, insulating base, cyclometer type discharge counter with
integral
continuous
AC
leakage/internal
current
indicator.
Outdoor
installations shall have a supporting structure.
Remote indication of discharge counter registers shall be provided and

interfaced with the SACS, if applicable.
The arrester housing shall have either a hollow insulator with gas filling
(tube design) or directly molded housing material on the MO-blocks caged
by FRP rods ("caged design"). Insulator material shall be either porcelain or
silicon rubber.
The unit shall be hermetically sealed, moisture free. For hollow insulators
(tube design), a pressure relief device is required to limit the internal
pressure so as to prevent explosion or violent shattering of the housing
during short circuit current conditions. For outdoor installations, the arresters
shall be vertically mounted on a horizontal surface.
For outdoor installations, each arrester shall be furnished complete with a

non-corroding clamp type ground connector suitable for copper stranded
conductor.
The arrester supporting structure shall be provided with a
grounding pad. Each grounding pad shall be flat and shall be provided with
a non-corroding clamp type connector suitable for, at least, 100 sq.mm. sized
annealed, stranded PVC insulated copper ground conductor. The grounding
pad shall be located about 400 mm above finished ground level.
5.8
Substation Automation Control System
The Substation may be equipped with a microprocessor-based Substation

Automation Control System (SACS) to perform control and monitoring
tasks for all the major and critical equipment in the substation. The SACS
consists of the operator workstations, data highway, process controllers,
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engineering workstation, servers, gateways, GPS Time, and all necessary

peripherals. The SACS shall be equipped with at least three (3) data
communication ports to satisfy NGCP Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA) requirements. In the event that the substation is not
equipped with a SACS or the number of data communication ports of the
SACS be insufficient to satisfy the SCADA requirement, a Remote Terminal
Unit (RTU), with, at least, three (3) data communication ports shall be
provided by NGCP and shall be connected to the DNP 3.0-configured data
communication port of the SACS, if applicable.
communication
ports
shall
use
the
DNP
Said
3.0
three
(3)
data
data communication
protocol to communicate with the Back-up NationaV Regional Control Center

(BNIRCC) in Cebu; the Back-up Regional Control Center (BRCC) in Mandaue,
also in Cebu; and, the Area Control Center (ACC) in Iloilo.
The SACSIRTU shall be equipped with sufficient digital and analog inputs
and control outputs to monitor and control all necessary parameters of the
various plant and substation equipment, with enough spare input, output and
control modules.
The SACSIRTU shall display, aside from the important substation diagrams
and parameters, the single-line diagram of the major substation equipment,
including the out-going lines, together with their identification names
conforming to NGCP's Site and Equipment Identification and Labeling (SElL)
Standard.
The SACS/RTU shall monitor and communicate the following substation

equipment parameters to the above said NGCP Control Centers:
1) Each Power
Transformer
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MW
MVAR
MVA
Current, A (each phase)
Voltage, kV (each phase)

Pressure Relief Alarm
Transformer Differential Relay Alarm
Buchholz Relay Alarm
Overcurrent Relay Alarm
High Winding Temperature Alarm
Lock-out Alarm
2)
Each High Voltage Bus
Voltage
Frequency
Bus differential relay alaRm
3)
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Power Circuit beaker
Status (open, close)
Spring charge alarm
BFR alarm
Auto-reclaose Operation
Open/Close Control Operation
Transmission Line
6.1
Steel Structure
The structures are made from concrete and designed for 69 kV. The structures are
designed for outdoor, tropical, salt and dust laden and heavily contaminated
atmospheric conditions.
The structures are designed to consider the weight of porcelain insulator strings and
the length of composite insulator strings so that in any maintenance work requiring
replacement of insulator string assembly, both types of insulator assembly can
be used without any restrictions
6.2
Conductor
The conductors to be used at the high voltage (69 kV) shall be 336.4 MCM
ACSR (Linnet), while the line hardware to be used shall be appropriate for said size
of cable.
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The conductor and wire data are as follows:

Particular
Size and type
Stranding
Outside diameter
Area
Weight
Breaking strength
6.3
Data
ACSR/AS 336.4 MCMC Linnet
26/7
18.26mm
198.21 sq.mm.
0.6553 kg/m
6,110 kgs.
Optical Pilot Ground Wire

The Optical Pilot Ground Wire (OPGW) shall be 1550 nm, single-mode, 36core fiber based on ITU-T G.652D.
6.4
Conductor Clearances
The Philippine Electrical Code Part II sets safety clearances from ground,
structure and vegetation. Values below are the minimum vertical clearances:
Crossing over at 50C no wind final sag

Track rails of railroad
Public streets and highways
Rural roads
Cultivated fields, area accessible only to
pedestrian along roads in rural areas
All other types of obstruction
6.5
6.6
Clearance in meter
11.5
10
8.5
7.5
Refer to PEC Part II
Pole Design Criteria
Footing resistance is 10 ohms
Design wind velocity is 270 kph
Wind pressure on poles will be in accordance with NESC Rule 252B2
Wind pressure on wires will be in accordance with NESC Rule 250C
Pole Setting
Pole will be direct buried and below will be followed:

Pole height (in feet)
50
55
60
65
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Depth of setting (in feet)

On rock
On Earth
4.5
6.5
5.0
7.0
5.5
7.5
6.0
8.0


70
6.7
6.5
8.5
Insulator
Porcelain or polymer insulator can be used: suspension or post type. For

porcelain appropriate mechanical and electrical rating shall be used. For the
polymer insulator, appropriate specified mechanical load and routine tests load
rating shall be used.
Electrical Parameters:
Nominal system voltage 69 KV rms
Maximum system line-to-ground voltage 41.8 KV rms
Maximum peak line-to-ground voltage 59.1 KV rms
Leakage Distance Requirements
Assumed ESDD 0.01 0.04 mg/sq.mm.
Pollution severity medium (moderately polluted area to be

considered)
Leakage distance 20mm/KV
Impulse Overvoltage Requirements
6.8
Assumed peak impulse current 40 KA
Pole footing resistance - 10 ohm
Impulse withstand 400 KV
Line Hardwares
All line hardwares to be used shall be compatible with all the associated lien
materials to be supplied.
6.9
Pole Resistance
Resistance measurement will be conducted to ensure that all poles to be built

are properly grounded. Pole footing earth resistance shall not exceed 10 ohms
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otherwise ground rods or counterpoise shall be installed to meet the required

earth resistance.
7.0
Take-off Substation
The proposed power plant takeoff substation will located within NPSI-Felisa Solar
Power facilities The following switchyard equipment not including generatorrelated
facilities, will be installed at the substation:
a. One (1) set of power transformer, 50/65MVA, 13.8/69kV

b. One (1) set power circuit breakers, 69 kV, 40 kA
c. Two (2) sets disconnect switches, 69 kV, 2000A
d. One (1) set current transformer, 69 kV, 2000:5A
e. One (1) set voltage transformer, 69 kV, 350/600:1
f.
Two (2) sets surge arrester, 60 kV
The tapping connection shall be installed with Disconnect Switch and Line Fault
Indicator as shown in earlier drawings (Figure No. 5).
Excluding generatorrelated equipment, the following auxiliary power system facilities

will be installed at the control building:
a. 400/230 Vdc Distribution Board

b. 125 Vdc Battery, Charger, and Distribution System
c. 48 Vdc Battery, Charger, and Distribution System
d. 240 Vac UPS System
Switchyard conductors to be used shall be 850 mm2 THAL. OHGW shall be 7/8
Aluminum Clad.
Below is the indicative layout of the substation
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Figure 6: Illustrations of Plan and Layout
Naming conventions of all equipment will follow the GMCs mandated use of Standard
Equipment Identification and Labelling (SEIL).
The proponent shall follow the
prescribed naming to be suggested by NGCP.
8.0
Protection, Control and Monitoring Requirement

Protection relay, control and monitoring equipment should be provided for the take
off substation and the new transmission line. These protection schemes were
designed consistent with the requirements of NGCPs Network Protection Philosophy.
For the takeoff substation, the following protection, control, monitoring and
communication equipment should be provided:
a. Protection Main1 and Main 2

b. Transformer Protection Main 1
c. Network Disturbance Monitoring Equipment
d. Control Switchboard
e. Fiber Optic Terminal Equipment
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Protection equipment at Bacolod Substation will be asis.

Communication between the receiving and the takeoff substations to provide for
exchange of remote control signal, alarm status, metering data, relay communications
requirements, and voice link shall be implemented through OPGW.
Metering CT and PT will be provided by the Project Proponent while revenue meters
may be supplied by NGCP as metering service provider and will be installed at the
takeoff substation.
Technical Data sheet are provided in the Annexes.
9.0
Communication and SCADA Requirements
Section 4.6.1 Communication System for Monitoring and Control of Chapter 4 Grid
Connection Requirements, a communication system shall be established so that Grid
Owner, the System Operator and the Users can communicate with one another as
well as exchange data signals for monitoring and controlling the Grid during normal
and emergency condition. On the other hand, Section 4.6.2 SCADA System for
Monitoring and Control, the Grid Owner shall provide a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)
for interconnection of the System Operator's Control Center to serve as telemetry
equipment for monitoring real time information and controlling the Equipment at
the User System.
The Communication and SCADA shall be provided to communicate the proposed

50 MW solar project is described in the succeeding article.
Technical Data sheet are provided in the Annexes.

10.0
Revenue Metering
NPHSI has not decided on what metering agreement it will enter with NGCP.
Nevertheless, NPHSI will be guided with the following NGCP standards for the
Revenue Metering as described in succeeding paragraph.
In accordance with Section 8.2.1 Metering Equipment of Chapter 8 of PGC, the

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Metering E quipment at the Connection point shall consist
of:
a. Instrument Transformers;
b. Lightning Protections;
c. Revenue Class Meters;
d. Integrating pulse recorder(s) and time source;
e. All interconnecting wires and associated devices;
f.
Data communication devices; and
g. Mounting structures and ground wires for instrument transformers
The technical requirements and the e quipment specifications shall be in

accordance with NGCP's Standard Specifications as described below:
A. MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GRID METERING

FACILITIES:
1.
Blondel's Theorem Compliance. The metering circuit for a 3-phase

4- wire Y connection of the Customer circuit, shall be 3-Eiement.
For a 3- Phase 3-Wire Delta connection, the metering circuit shall be
Delta- connected 2 Element.
For the 3-Eiement, 4-Wire Y metering circuit, the Neutral Point of the
Potential and Current Transformer Secondaries are to be grounded
at a single point to the system ground mat through the grounding
connection at the meter enclosure.
2.
Exclusive Use of Instrument Transformers for Revenue Metering.

To safeguard the security of the metering facility, and to prevent the
simultaneous loss of metering and other functions in case of
instrument transformer failure, the Potential and Current Transformers
shall be exclusively
used for revenue metering. The use of the
instrument transformers for both revenue metering applications

and
substation protection is not allowed, even with separate
cores/windings.
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3.
Voltage or Potential Transformers (VT or PT)
a.
Type: Inductive type
b.
Secondary Voltage: 115VAC for 34KV and above, 120VAC

for lower voltages
c.
Accuracy Class: ANSI Class 0.3/IEC Class 0.2 or better
d.
Burden Rating: Must be at least 100% higher than the total

burden of the cables and all connected devices at the PT
secondary circuit.
e.
Secondary Cores/Windings: Preferably 2, both of which are

metering class
f.
Factory Test
Report(s): Test Reports of
Ratio Accuracy,
Phase Deviation, and Insulation Integrity
4.
Current Transformers (CT)
a.
Type: Inductive-type
b.
Secondary Current: 0-5A
Primary Current Range: 1.25 - 1.5 x the expected Full Load

Current. For a CT with multiple ratios, the change of tapping
shall be at the secondary side.
d.
Accuracy Class: For Loads: ANSI Class 0.3/IEC Class 0.2 or

Better
For Generators: ANSI Class 0.15/IEC Class 0.2s or Better
e.
Burden Rating: Must be at least 100% higher than the total

burden of the cables and all connected devices at the CT
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secondary circuit.
f.
Secondary Cores/Windings: Preferably 2, both of which are

metering class
g.
Factory Test Report(s):
Test Reports of Ratio Accuracy,
Phase Deviation, and Insulation Integrity. For multiple-ratio

CT's, they shall be factory-tested for accuracy and phase
deviation at all current ratios.
5.
Lightning/Surge
Arresters.
Lightning/surge
arresters
of
appropriate electrical ratings for the application shall be installed at

the line side of the instrument transformers.
6.
Metal
Meter
Security
Enclosure. A steel or aluminum security
enclosure for the main and alternate meter which can be secured by
padlocks and security seals shall be provided. The enclosure shall be
provided with a glass viewing window for visual observation/reading
of meter registers.
7.
Instrument Transformer Secondary Cables. The cables shall be

stranded and with a minimum size of No.12 AWG, and whose
resistance shall not cause the burden of the metering circuit to
exceed 50% of the rated burden of the instrument transformers at
a maximum length of 15 meters from the instrument transformer
secondary terminal to the metal enclosure.
All Instrument Transformer Secondaries are to be cabled through

the Meter Enclosure, including unused instrument transformer
secondaries.
8.
Rigid Steel Conduits for Instrument Transformer Secondaries,

routed directly to the Meter Security Enclosure without any marshalling
box or conduit openings. Only metering circuit cables must be
contained in the conduits.
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9.
Copper Grounding Cable.
Cable
connecting the
Transformer
Instrument
size is 4/0 Minimum

housings,
for
grounded
secondaries and the Meter Enclosure to the Substation Ground Mat.
10.
Billing Meter(s). The revenue-class meter(s) shall conform with

functional requirements and specifications prescribed under the
Philippine Grid Code and the WESM Metering Manual.
11.
Meter Test Block. A 10-pole switch assembly where the instrument

transformer secondary cables terminate and where the meter is
connected for the purpose of isolating the meter from service and
providing a means of injecting test currents and voltages into the meter
when the meter is to undergo accuracy tests.
11.0
Project Bill of Materials
Below is the preliminary requirements of primary devices and accessories at Felisa:

NPSI-Felisa Solar Take-off S/S
ITEM
NO.
QUANTIT
Y
UNIT
GENERATOR STEP-UP TRANSFORMER, 13.8/69kV,

50/65MVA, 3f, ONAN/ONAF, complete with oil, all
appurtenances, accessories, on-load tap changing
mechanism,and other required accessories, supporting
structures, anchor bolts, foundations, etc.
set
POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER, 69kV, 40kA, 2000A, live

tank type, suitable for 3 pole operation, complete with all
the required accessories, supporting structures, anchor
bolts, foundations, etc.
set
A.
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DESCRIPTION
HV SWITCHYARD EQUIPMENT

DISCONNECT SWICTH, 69kV, 40kA, 2000A, without

Earthing Switch, pedestal mounted, complete with all the
required accessories, anchor bolts, foundations, etc.
sets
CURRENT TRANSFORMER, 69kV, 4-core with 1

metering (Cl 0.2 30VA) and 3 relaying (5P20 100VA),
multi-ratio (2000/1500/1000/800/500:5) complete with all
the required accessories, supporting structures, anchor
bolts, foundations, etc.
each
VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER, 69kV, 600/350:1, inductive

type, two secondary winding, 20VA, complete with all the
required accessories, supporting structures, anchor bolts,
foundations, etc.
each
SURGE ARRESTER, 60kV, Metal Oxide, gapless,

complete with all the required accessories, supporting
structures, anchor bolts, foundations, etc.
each
COMBINED CT/VT, 69kV, for billing, CT: 2 metering core

(Cl 0.2S 20VA) 300/150:5 and PT: two secondary winding
(Cl 0.2 50VA) 350:1, complete with all the required
accessories, supporting structures, anchor bolts,
foundations, etc.
each
SUBSTATION STEEL STRUCTURES for 69kV hotdipped galvanized complete with mounting bolts and
accessories in accordance with the technical data sheets
and drawings
lot
STATION INSULATORS for 69kV, string and post (bus

support), complete with all the required accessories,
protection against electrolytic corrosion, grading shields,
etc.in accordance with the technical data sheets and
drawings
lot
10
BUS CONDUCTOR AND HARDWARE for 69kV

consisting of conductors, hardwares, connectors, fittings,
clamps, etc. in accordance with the technical data sheets
and drawings
lot
11
STATION SERVICE TRANSFORMER, 3-phase,

complete with all the required accessories, anchor bolts,
foundations, etc. in accordance with the drawings.
a. 75kVA, 13.8kV/400V complete with fuse cutout and
lightning arrester
set
b. 75kVA, 13.2kV/400V complete with fuse cutout and

lightning arrester
set
a. 400/230 VAC Auxiliary Board
lot
b. 125 VDC Auxiliary Board
lot
c. 48 VDC Auxiliary Board
lot
12
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AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, complete with

all the required accessories, intruments, relays, etc. in
accordance with the drawings.

13
STORAGE BATTERIES, complete with all the required

accessories, support rack, etc. in accordance with the
technical data sheets and drawings
a. 125 VDC Battery Bank
sets
b. 48 VDC Battery Bank
sets
a. 125 VDC Battery Charger/Rectifier
sets
b. 48 VDC Battery Charger/Rectifier
sets
15
UPS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, complete with all the

required accessories, intruments, relays, etc. in
accordance with the technical data sheets and drawings
set
16
DIESEL GENERATOR SET, 60 kW, 400V, 0.8 p.f., 60Hz,

complete with all the required accessories, intruments,
relays, etc.
set
17
CABLES, provided with filler and binder tapes,

termination kits and accessories, etc. in accordance with
the requirements of the technical data sheets.
lot
a. XLPE Power Cable, 15kV Insulation
lot
b. Power Cable, 600 V Insulation
lot
c. Control and instrumentation Cable, 600V Insulation,

shielded
lot
18
CONDUITS AND CABLE TRAY SYSTEM, various sizes,

including, supports, fittings and accessories in
lot
19
GROUNDING SYSTEM for the Substation including

OHGW, air terminals, connectors, fittings, hard-drawn
copper conductors, ground rods, mold, powder for
exothermic connections, molds, flint guns, etc.in
lot
20
LIGHTING SYSTEM, complete with lighting fixtures,

lamps, lamp posts with ground terminals including
foundation if required, conductor, conduits, switches,
boxes, etc., for the switchyard, roadways, perimeter and
control building and other indoor establishmentin
lot
14
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BATTERY CHARGER/RECTIFIER, 125 and 48VDC,

complete with all the required accessories, intruments,
relays, etc. in accordance with the technical data sheets
and drawings

21
CONTROL
BUILDING,
complete
design
and
construction of single-storey building. Reinforced
concrete/steel structure and pre-painted long span
roofing, roof slab canopy complete with the required
architectural/civil/structural/sanitary/
electrical/mechanical to complete to complete the scope
of works for the building in accordance with drawings
lot
QUANTIT
Y
UNIT
TRANSMISSION LINE comprising of steel poles, pole

dressing, guying and supports, conductors, insulator
from the take-off substation to the designated tapping
point including reconfiguration of existing NGCP Pole
(designated tapping point)
km.
LOAD BREAK SWITCH, 630A, 20kA, 69kV, complete

with all the required mounting accessories
sets
QUANTIT
Y
UNIT
set
The transmission connection asset is:
TRANSMISSION LINE
ITEM
NO.
A.
DESCRIPTION
69kV TRANSMISSION LINE
The secondary devices are summarized as follows:
NPSI-Felisa Solar Take-Off S/S

ITEM
NO.
A.
SUBSTATION PROTECTION SYSTEM

1
B.
C.
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DESCRIPTION
13.8/69kV Transformer Protection System, numerical,

transformer differential protection
LINE PROTECTION SYSTEM
69kV Line Protection System (Main 1 - line distance

protection)
set
69kV Line Protection System (Main 2 - directional

phase and ground overcurrent protection)
set
SUBSTATION MONITORING SYSTEM

D.
Network Disturbance Monitoring Equipment fully

compatible with NGCP Master Station complete with
accessories and necessary interface devices (DI: 96 &
AI: 32)
lot
SUBSTATION CONTROL SYSTEM

1
Main Control Switchboard complete with mimic

diagram, meters etc.
lot
Remote Terminal Unit complete with interface

equipment, I/O modules, etc.
lot
Fiber Optic Terminal Equipment, complete with optical

distribution frame (ODF), access multiplexers,
indicators, pigtails, patchcords and other
appurtenances
lot
Fiber Optic Approach Cable, 36 fibers, 1550nm, single

mode
lot
E.
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
No consideration yet on the civil works and additional electrical works that may only
be determined during the detailed engineering design. Variation works may be
expected depending on actual site conditions.
12.0
Project Cost and Assumptions
Assumption in deriving the project cost is based on accuracy of 10% and already
considered the applicable taxes and contingencies equivalent to same assumptions.
Applicable taxes already considered the applicability of RA 9513 to the proponent.
Acquisition of right-of-way of the line and site, for purposes of this facilities study, are
already excluded including the engineering activities. Interest during construction is
likewise considered for purposes of this interconnection study.
Exchange rates considered is 1US$ to PhP 45.
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For NGCP substation, considering that the existing facilities (Bacolod-San Enrique)
will be used as the interconnection facility, it is assumed that there will be no primary
devices upgrading at the side of NGCPs substation
13.0
Recommendation
The interconnection scheme (configuration and the line), its associated primary
devices and secondary devices (protection arrangement, telecommunication and
SCADA) and metering are presented based on initial assessment and analysis.
However, there are still needed coordination with NGCP as Grid Owner, System
Operator and Wholesale Metering Service Provider on the following:
1. Submission of major equipment and specifications related to interconnection to

conform with the requirements of NGCP. This does not cover however the plants
equipment and specifications including the transformers related to the conversion
from DC to AC and stepping-up to the voltage agreed upon with NGCP;
2. Electrical diagrams and drawings covering the grid assets (i.e., SCADA and
Telecom equipment) shall be approved by NGCP;
3. Procurement of brand acceptable to NGCP will be pursued particularly the
protective equipment;
4. The secondary devices (i.e., SCADA and Telecom equipment) which are all grid
assets per Grid Code will be funded but manufacturers drawings shall be approved
by NGCP;
5. Protection equipment shall be provided, owned, operated and maintained by
NGCP and NPHSI at their respective sides but the latter may consider of engaging
the maintenance services of NGCP;
6. Protection setting shall be consistent with the prescribed settings of NGCP to
coordinate with its current protection scheme; and
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7. NPHSI shall coordinate closely with NGCP for the commissioning and testing of
the solar plants following NGCPs Open Access Policy, Grid Code, OATS Rules
and ERC Resolution No. 7-2014 on the testing of VRE as outline below, the PGC
Minimum Requirements for Large PVS (>20MW):
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Specific Requirements
Large PVS
2.1 Generating unit

power output
2.2 Frequency withstand
capability
2.3 Reactive Power
capability
2.4 Performance during
network disturbances
2.5 Voltage Control
system
2.6 Active Power Control
system
2.7 Power Quality
4.1 Information
Exchange/SCADA Test
Laboratory
Test
Field Test
Certification

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Interconnection Facilities Study

For Felisa 50 MW Solar Power Plant

Negros PH Solar Inc.

Interconnection Facilities Study

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4. Telecommunication and SCADA equipment will be advanced following the prescription of

Interconnection Facilities Study

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Initially, this FS is only focused on 50 MW on Site 1 at Felisa given the tight

Interconnection Facilities Study

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Specifically the study presents the following:

Substation equipment specification

Transmission Line requirements

Identify the appropriate telecommunication and protection facility

Interconnection Facilities Study

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Description of Connection Facility

Interconnection Facilities Study

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Figure 1. Proposed Interconnection Scheme

Results of the System Impact Study

The results of the SIS has to be outlined herein.

Interconnection Facilities Study

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In order to aid in determining the appropriateness of the equipment related to the

Capacity Additions Considered

Interconnection Facilities Study

Short Circuit Level at Bacolod

VISAYAS GRID FORECAST FAULT LEVEL

Negros PH Solar Inc.

Note: Z1- Positive Sequence, Z2 - Negative Sequence, Z0 - Zero Sequence

THEVENIN IMPEDANCE, Ohm

Note: Z1- Positive Sequence, Z2 - Negative Sequence, Z0 - Zero Sequence

Transmission Expansion Considered

Interconnection Facilities Study

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The primary objective of the Interconnection Facilities Study is to determine the

Interconnection Facilities Study

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GCR 4.4.1.1 The Generators Equipment shall be connected to the Grid or to

GCR 4.4.1.3 Disconnect switches shall also be provided and arranged to

Interconnection Facilities Study

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Figure 2: Basic layout of the substation

Figure 3: Basic plan of the substation

paragraph, A generation company

may develop and own or operate a dedicated point-to-point limited facilities

ERC and following the convention in Annex C of said

Interconnection Facilities Study

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Figure 4: Illustration of asset boundary

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Figure 5: Details of the tap-connection

Any agreement pertaining to emergency situation

Receiving Substation Facility Requirements

Interconnection Facilities Study

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General Technical Requirements

The electrical equipment shall be designed in such a way as to bear without

Outdoor installations shall be protected against solar radiation by means of