The document discusses micro-generation installations with FortisAlberta. It provides an overview of FortisAlberta's role as an electrical system operator and wires service provider. It also outlines the regulations around micro-generation in Alberta, the steps to connect a micro-generation project, and FortisAlberta's support through the application and approval process.
1. Micro-
Generation
Installations
YOUR Way
Rocky View County
Joe Peters, Manager Service Development
Allison Thomas, Stakeholder Relations Manager
November 30, 2011
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3. Wires Service Provider
• Deliver safe and reliable
electricity
• Manage outages
• Connect new customers
• Manage metering data
• Rates regulated by the
Alberta Utilities Commission
(AUC)
• Micro-generation
coordination
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4. Micro-Generation Regulation
• Issued by the Alberta
Government in 2008
• The AUC oversaw
implementation and
developed processes to
simplify approvals
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5. Connecting YOUR Project
• 128 generators have
signed interconnection
agreements with
FortisAlberta since
2009.
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6. Micro-Generation
To qualify as a micro-generator
the generating unit must…
• Use renewable or alternative
energy technologies or
higher efficiency fossil fuels
• Have a generating capacity
smaller than one megawatt
• Produce electricity primarily
for the customer’s own use 2-4 kW
600 kWh per month
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7. Installations
• Mini MG Inverter-based
o 10 kW and smaller
• Small MG
o 0 kW to 150 kW (excludes
Mini MG)
• Large MG
o Greater than 150 kW and
less than 1 MW
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8. Mini Micro-Generator
• Capacity < 10 kW
• Equipped with a grid-tie
inverter
o Changes DC to AC
o AC compatible with
distribution system
o Provides safety features
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9. Steps to get your project started!
Step 5 – Submit application to
FortisAlberta
Step 4 - Prepare a site plan and electric
single-line diagram
Step 3 - Get municipal permits
Step 2 - Consult with an electrical contractor
Step 1 (optional) - Inform FortisAlberta of your plan to install a micro-
generator
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12. FortisAlberta’s Role
• Process and approve
application
• Interconnection
agreement
• Install bi-directional
meter
• Meter info to Retailer
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13. Only YOU have the power
to monitor and control the
energy you use.
FortisAlberta wants to help
14. Save Energy! Save Money!
• Public library power
monitor program
• Community education
programs
• Energy efficiency
resources
• Alberta OnFarm program
http://www.onfarmenergy.ca/
15. Visit us online at
www.fortisalberta.com
Phone us 403-310-WIRE or email
micro-gen@fortisalberta.com
Phone us 403-310-WIRE or email
energyyourway@fortisalberta.com
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Editor's Notes
1.8 kW array
Typical home-based installations - Mini MG Invert-base-10 kW and smallerOther categories for distributed generation:Small MG 0 kW to 150 kW (excluding Mini MG)Large MG Greater than 150 kW and less than 1 MWThere are three classes of MG but for this presentation I will concentrate on the Mini-MG.This I believe will be the largest number of generators.Usually residential, acreages, farms and small business are Mini-Micro Generation
Step-by step guideProvides information on the construction, safety requirements etc.A place to start familiarizing yourself with micro-generation connection is on the Alberta Utilities Commission web-site and the micro-generator Application GuidelinesAlso on the web-site are the micro-generator Regulation and Rule 024 “Rules respecting micro-generation”Legal land description (SE-15-30-01-W5)Site id (0040 plus 9 additional numbers)LocationRetailerGenerator type (solar, wind, hydro, biomass)Generator to utility interface (inverter, non inverter, induction, synchronous)Electrical loadAnnual usageDoes your generator…Satisfy Anti-Islanding Clause CSA C22.2 No. 107-1?Meet the micro-generator regulation for renewable or alternate energy definition?Require bi-direction interval metering (mini or small MG only)?
An example of the single line diagram is in the Application Guideline. How will the generated be interconnect to the electric distribution system?Site plan is usually for wind turbines, the location of the wind turbine to buildings and FortisAlberta power lines.Normally when application is submitted the electrical permit for the project is not complete and the final permit is not available yet. The final electrical permit triggers the request internally in Fortis to have the meter changed.Applicant’s signature should be the land ownerDate you sent the application.
Reference number is how FortisAlberta tracks the project. If you know the reference number it is useful to use this number when talking to FortisAlberta. The number is issued after the first contact (application) with the customer.Generators larger than 150 kW require an AESO Asset Id. FortisAlberta will arrange for the Asset Id.Who received the application at FortisAlberta.Interconnection line is important to FortisAlberta and AUC to show location of generator on the distribution system.Is the MG approved under the MG Regulations if not then FortisAlberta must inform you and tell you why.If all the information submitted is correct, the interconnection agreement is signed, and the final electrical permit is sent to FortisAlberta, the micro-generator is ready for interconnection to the grid.For each 10 to 12 inquires 1 application is submitted once an application is submitted they usually proceed to interconnection
FortisAlberta is available to answer any questions and help customers through the process.1.2 kW wind
