DSO Non GPA Process. November 2010 Version 8

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1 DSO on GPA Process ovember 2010 Version 8

2 What is the on GPA process? Gate process (GPA) is most common way to connect renewable generators to the grid; applications are collected and processed in batches Besides that, there is the sequential or non Gate approach Connection offers are issued in sequential order according to the application deemed complete date of application, the Gate queue is thus skipped on GPA process is subject to CER approval, certain types of generation are preapproved DSO offer usually within 90 business days Skip the queue DSO on GPA Process Version 8 ov Page 2 2

3 Eligibility for on GPA process Source: CER Decision Paper 09/099 DSO on GPA Process Version 8 ov Page 3 3

4 on GPA process Overview Please see the next four pages for details on the process for the of a on GPA generator Application Connection offer Energisation DSO on GPA Process Version 8 ov Page 4 4

5 on GPA process (1/3) Pre offer Application returned to sender Gate process Gate process Receipt of application C5 / C5A form Application fee Deemed complete? Eligible on GPA? onstandard CER approval? Commercial and technical check of application Creation of DG and file reference number; registration in DSO and TSO database Written feedback to customer incl. deemed complete date Check if application is eligible for non GPA process Request for CER approval if other than preapproved technologies or any other issues Written feedback to customer Timeline: Costs: Response within 10 b.d. Application fee 726 (excl. VAT) to 7,000 EUR Included in 10 b.d. (see left) if no detailed eligibility checks necessary DSO on GPA Process Version 8 ov Page 5 5

6 on GPA offer process (2/3) Pre offer Sub-process Payment of full appl. fee Mini group? / Offer issue Offer acceptance? Applies for generators with appl. fee higher 7,000 EUR Sequential approach is standard, however, DSO can group non GPA applications / mod requests to mini groups LCTA for group similar to Gate Consisting of technical studies and commercial offer preparation Firm DSO & non-firm TSO offer consisting of agreement and quotation letter Connection agreement signed by customer 10% of quoted charge paid Other requested conditions fulfilled Timeline for offer is based on last dated appl. in group Timeline: Within 20 b.d. Within 90 b.d. Within 60 b.d. Costs: Depending on MEC Depending on 6 DSO on GPA Process Version 8 ov Page 6

7 on GPA process (3/3) Post offer For small jobs only one payment stage when offer is accepted Design 2 nd stage payment 3 rd stage payment Construction Commissioning Final payment Timeline & Costs: Site visit by ESB staff Detailed design of Planning permission & wayleaves 3) Identification of pass through costs1) 3) 55% of charge pass through costs 1) (if any) Construction of ESB assets 25% of charge pass through costs 1) (if any) Commissioning of ESB equipment Generator interface protection tests Energisation of generator 2) Dependent on the method. Details on timelines and costs are issued together with the offer documents remaining charges after energisation of generator 1) Costs which can only be identified at the Design stage (e.g. deforestation costs, add. costs for cable instead of overhead line) 2) Energisation date is also dependent on completion of TSO SCL reinforcements and outcome of TSO dynamic studies 3) ot always possible to finalize in Design phase DSO on GPA Process Version 8 ov Page 7 7

8 Sub-process Offer issue 110 kv node TSO short circuit level study 1)3) (50 to max. 70 b.d.) Technical study etwork checks Technically acceptable? Commercial offer preparation Determination of method Studies include voltage rise, network capacity, loss of feeder voltage dip Protection study required for 38 kv and some MV methods Some network field checks might be necessary otification of TSO in Technical study stage, TSO decides if study is required Outcome is SCL 2) reinforcements Opportunity for TSO to raise other concerns Determination of final costs Calculation of DLAF Calculation of O&M charges Financial approval Preparation of offer documents Timeline: Within 20 b.d. 1) Within 20 b.d. See above Within 20 b.d. Costs: Included in application fee 1) If either System Operator deem the circumstances of the method to be unusually complex, the technical study or the short circuit level studies stage can be extended by 20 b.d. 2) Short circuit level 3) For generators only with capacity > 500 kva DSO on GPA Process Version 8 ov Page 8 8

9 on-gpa offer modification request process Receipt of mod request Application returned to sender C5 / C5A form Deemed acceptable? Major mod? Sub-process Offer re-issue Similar to offer process Offer acceptance? Similar to offer process Check if documents are complete (incl. mod request letter signed by applicant) Assessment of feasibility and scope of modification otification of Eirgrid Written feedback to customer Within 90 b.d. Application fee Offer amendment Attachment of amendment letter to existing offer Update of relevant parties involved Within 60 b.d. Depending on offer 1) Timeline: Costs: Within 30 b.d. Less than 90 b.d. Labour and other costs 1) To be set off against previous payments 9 DSO on GPA Process Version 8 ov Page 9

Enduring Connection Policy Stage 1 (ECP-1)

An Coimisiún um Rialáil Fóntas Commission for Regulation of Utilities Enduring Connection Policy Stage 1 (ECP-1) Proposed Ruleset Annex I to the ECP-1 Proposed Decision Reference: CRU/17/310 Date Published: