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Gensol has carried out state-wise comparative analysis for forecasting, scheduling and deviation settlement mechanism (DSM) of Solar & Wind projects. There has been huge requirement to facilitate large-scale RE integration with grid while maintaining grid stability and security as envisaged under the Grid Code.Following points are highlighted in this presentation:
1) Responsibility & Requirements
2) Available Capacity & Tolerance Band
3) Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM)
4) Metering, Energy & Deviation Accounting etc (Click here)
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• Determination of profitability of a PV plant
• Selection and optimization of the site.
• Selection of components (Inverters, Modules, Protection and Wiring, Grounding, Transformers, Metering, Grid Connection)
• Advanced calculations : Estimated losses; Shading study, etc
• Electrical diagrams
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• Solar resource assessment
• Determination of profitability of a PV plant
• Selection and optimization of the site.
• Selection of components (Inverters, Modules, Protection and Wiring, Grounding, Transformers, Metering, Grid Connection)
• Advanced calculations : Estimated losses; Shading study, etc
• Electrical diagrams
Demand Side Management” means the actions of a Distribution Licensee, beyond the customer's meter, with the objective of altering the end-use of electricity
“MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF DC-DC CONVERTER FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM” Final...8381801685
This project portrays a comparative analysis of DC-DC Converters for Renewable Energy System. The electrolysis method which increases the hydrogen production and storage rate from wind-PV systems. It has been proved that DC-DC converter with transformer has the desirable features for electrolyser application. The converter operates in lagging PF mode for a very wide change in load and supply voltage variations, thus ensuring ZVS for all the primary switches. The peak current through the switches decreases with load current.This paper portrays a comparative analysis of DC-DC Converters for Renewable Energy System . The simulation and experimental results show that the power gain obtained by this method clearly increases the hydrogen production and storage rate from wind-PV systems. It has been proved that DC-DC converter with transformer has the desirable features for electrolyser application. Theoretical predictions of the selected configuration have been compared with the MATLAB simulation results. The simulation and experimental results indicate that the output of the inverter is nearly sinusoidal. The output of rectifier is pure DC due to the presence of LC filter at the output. It can be seen that the efficiency of DC-DC converter with transformer is 15% higher than the converter without transformer.
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A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is signed with the consumer and the Solar tariff is generally at a price lower than grid tariff.
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2. The consumer starts saving on cost from first day of operations as the Solar tariff is lesser than grid tariff (and certainly much lesser than cost of power from D.G. set).
3. The O&M and upkeep of the project is the responsibility of the execution company.
4. The project is installed at consuming company's site - thereby projecting it's image as an energy and environment conscious company.
5. The project is transferred free of cost or at a nominal cost to the consumer - subject to the agreement terms.
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Financial analysis tool is used to find out the financial feasibility of solar Photo voltaic Lantern. Topic used simple financial tool with self explanatory formula and explain financial analysis of SPV lantern. It is easy to understand the financial analysis specially for beginner.
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Net energy metering manual for three schemes
1. 1
Manual for Interconnection of Micro Scale
Renewable Energy Based Power Generating
Facilities at Low Voltage Consumer Feeders
of National Grid
August 2016
2. 2
1.0 Background:
The existing Net Metering Concept launched in the year 2010 noticed an exponential growth in
the recent year and at present country has about 5500 such installations contributing 40MW of
renewable energy to the national grid.
In view of enhancing the renewable energy portfolio in the electricity generation in Sri
Lanka, the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) has launched “Soorya Bala Sangramaya”
to promote roof top solar installations in the country. The objectives of the above
program is to reach an installed capacity of roof top solar to 200MW by 2020.
In order to support the GOSL’s renewable energy promotional drive, the Net Metering
Concept was further enhanced by introducing following three schemes.
2.0 SCHEME 01 - NET METERING
This scheme which is existing at present allows any electricity consumer to install a
renewable energy based electricity generating facility and connect it to the CEB’s
electricity network. The electricity network connection scheme shall be approved by
CEB.
The utility energy meter will be replaced with an Import/Export meter. The electrical
energy consumed from the grid is considered as import energy and electrical energy
generated and supplied to the grid is considered as export energy.
At the end of each billing period (typically one month), CEB will read the consumer’s
export energy meter reading and the import meter reading. The electricity bill will be
prepared giving credit to the export, and charging the consumer for the difference
between the import and the export. If the export is more than the import in any billing
period, the Consumer will receive an export credit, and will be credited towards his next
month’s consumption. Such credits may be carried-over to subsequent months, as long as
there is no change in the legal consumer for the premises.
The key factor in this process is that there will be no financial compensation for the
excess energy exported by the consumer. All exports will be set-off against the
3. 3
consumer’s own consumption, either in the current billing period or future billing
periods. Accordingly, consumers will be compelled to select the capacity of the
renewable energy equipment to reasonably match his requirements.
The installed capacity of the Generating Facility shall not exceed the Contract Demand of
the Producer. The contract period for the scheme is 20 years.
Typical connection arrangement for the Scheme 1 is given in the Annexure 01.
3.0 SCHEME 02 - NET ACCOUNTING
This Scheme has introduced an additional element to the Scheme 01 where an export tariff for
the net energy exported (if any) was introduced. If the generated units of electricity using the
solar panels fixed in the roof are greater than the units consumed, the customer will be paid Rs
22.0 per unit during the first 07 yrs and from the 08th
year to 20th
year he will be paid Rs 15.50
per unit. If the consumption is greater than the energy generated form the solar panels,
consumer has to pay to the CEB at the existing electricity tariff for the excess energy
consumed. This Scheme is limited only for the Solar.
4. 4
The installed capacity of the Generating Facility shall not exceed the Contract Demand of the
Producer. The contract period is 20 yrs.
Typical connection arrangement for the Scheme 2 is given in the Annexure 01.
4.0 SCHEME 03 – NET PLUS
Total generation of electricity from the solar PV power plant will be exported directly through
a dedicated meter for which the customer will be paid. The energy import will be measured
through a separate import meter and will be billed as per the existing electricity tariff.
CEB shall read the meter to read the solar power plant output and the other meter to read the
import energy. Total generation of electricity from the solar PV power plant will be exported
directly through a dedicated meter for which the customer will be paid Rs 22.0 per unit during
the first 07 yrs and from the 08th
year to 20th
year the customer will be paid Rs 15.50 per unit. .
The energy import will be measured through a separate import meter and will be billed as per
the existing electricity tariff CEB.
The installed capacity of the Generating Facility shall not exceed the Contract Demand of the
Producer. The contract period is 20 yrs.
5. 5
Typical connection arrangement for the Scheme 3 is given in the Annexure 02.
In Net Plus Scheme, the solar PV electricity generation facility shall be metered
separately. The solar PV inverter output (generation facility output) should be brought to
the metering point where both import and export energy meters are located in a separate
meter cubical. The meter cubicle should be sealed properly to avoid tampering. If the
space of the existing meter location is not sufficient to install another meter for energy
export, the consumer should make necessary arrangements to shift the metering point to a
suitable location in consultation with relevant Area Chief Electrical Engineer/ Area
Engineer/Provincial Commercial Engineer. The cost associated for shifting the meter to a
new location should be charged at the prevailing rate from the consumer.
5.0 PROCEDURE & APPLICATION PROCESS
5.1 Potential Applicant initiates contact with the respective CEB Area Engineer. Upon request
CEB will provide Application and Agreement and Interconnection Standard including
technical information, initial review information, metering requirement etc to a potential
Producer.
5.2 Applicant initiates contact with Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA) and
commence the process of securing energy permit if the Applicant’s Generating Facility is
based on a renewable energy technology other than solar power. If the Applicant’s
Generating Facility is based solar power, energy permit is not required.
6. 6
5.3 Applicant completes the Application and files Application and supply any relevant
additional information requested by CEB Area Engineer. Initial review fee is paid at the
time of handing over the Application for processing.
5.4 CEB Area Engineer performs an Initial Review and develops preliminary cost estimates
and interconnection requirements.
5.5 The applicant should purchase equipment as per the technical details given in the Net
Energy Metering Agreement and IEC 61727 (2004 -12), IEEE 1547 – 2003 or latest
available equivalent Standards.
5.6 Applicant and CEB enter into an Interconnection Agreement.
5.7 Producer arranges for and completes commissioning testing of generating facility and
Producers interconnection facilities by a Consulting Chartered Electrical Engineer as per
IEC 61727 (2004 -12), IEEE 1547 – 2003, IEE 17th
Edition Wiring Regulations or latest
available equivalent Standards at Producers cost and the same is witnessed by the Area
Engineer of the CEB. Before commissioning testing, Producers shall develop a written
testing plan Certified by a Consulting Chartered Electrical Engineer to be submitted to
CEB for its review and acceptance. Where applicable the test plan shall include the
installation test procedures published by the manufacturer of the generation or
interconnection equipment. Facility testing shall be conducted at a mutually agreeable time.
5.8 CEB authorizes parallel operation, after successful commissioning testing by the Area
Engineer and execution of Agreement.
Flow chart on the procedure and application process is given in the Annexure 03.
7. 7
6.0 GENERAL RULES, RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
6.1 The Generating Facility shall use one or any combination of the approved
types of renewable sources of energy to generate electricity at the Producer’s
premises in respect of Scheme 01. Generating facility shall be solar for
Schemes 02 and 03.
6.2 The entire Generating Facility and equipment such as solar panels, turbines
and associated accessories such as inverters and protective circuits shall be
located within the Producer’s premises and shall be owned by the Producer.
6.3 A Producer must comply with the conditions imposed by the CEB which is
depicted in Sections 3.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 of the Agreement and Interconnection
Standard and receive CEB written permission before parallel operation of its
Generating Facility with the CEB distribution system
6.4 The Generating Facility shall be intended to meet all or a part of the
Producer’s electricity demand (maximum allowable limit is contract demand
of the Producer) and electrical energy requirements. It shall be the
responsibility of the Producer to decide on the capacity of Generating Facility
with due consideration to the amount of renewable energy available,
investment and operating costs of equipment, the Producer’s Contract
Demand with CEB and the average electrical energy requirements of the
Producer.
6.5 Interconnection with CEB distribution system under this agreement does not
provide the Producer any rights to utilize CEB HV/LV distribution system for
the transmission, distribution or wheeling of electric power to a third party.
6.6 A Producer shall ascertain and comply with applicable rules, regulations
imposed by the Ministry of Power and Energy / CEB / Public Utilities
Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL)/ Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority
(SEA) and any law or standard that applies to the design, construction,
installation, operation or any other aspect of the Producers Generating Facility
and interconnection facilities.
6.7 CEB shall have the right to review the design of Producer’s generating and
interconnection facilities and to inspect such faculties prior to the
commencement of Parallel Operation with CEB distribution system. CEB
may require a Producer to make modification as necessary to comply with the
requirements. CEB review and authorization for parallel operation shall not
8. 8
be construed as conforming or endorsing the Producers design or as
warranting the Generating and or interconnection facility’s safety, durability
or reliability. CEB shall not, by reason of such review or lack of review, be
responsible for the strength, adequacy or capability of such equipment.
6.8 The installed capacity of the Generating Facility shall not exceed the Contract
Demand of the existing installation if the Producer so wishes to increase or
decrease his Contract Demand, he shall first apply to change his Contract
Demand as a Consumer, and after fulfilling the requirements specified by
CEB, request an amendment to this Agreement. In any event, the Term of this
Agreement shall be limited to twenty years from the date of execution.
6.9 The Generating Facility shall be built and operated according to the relevant
standards and other guidelines stipulated in the Agreement.
6.10 The Producer shall install all the necessary protective equipment required to
ensure safe and reliable operation of the Generating Facility and the
Producer shall meet all the expenses of installing such equipment and other
associated accessories.
6.11 The Producer shall maintain all the equipment downstream of the metering
equipment in good operating condition.
6.12 The Producer shall allow CEB to enter his premises for the inspection of the
metering equipment and the Generating Facility, and would promptly attend
to and implement any written recommendations or instructions with regard
to the Generating Facility.
6.13 Any information pertaining to Generating and/or interconnection facilities
provided to CEB by a Producer shall be treated by CEB in a confidential
manner.
6.14 A Producer shall operate and maintain its Generating Facility and
Interconnection Facilities in accordance with Prudent Electrical Practices.
6.15 CEB may limit the operation or disconnect or require the disconnection of a
Producer’s Generating Facility from CEB’s distribution system at any time
with or without notice, in the event of an emergency or to correct unsafe
operating conditions. CEB may also limit the operation or disconnect or
require the disconnection of a Producers Generating facility from CEB
distribution system upon the provision of reasonable notice.
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(a) to allow for routine maintenance, repairs or modifications to CEB
distribution system.
(b) Upon CEB determination that a Producer’s Generating Facility is not in
compliance with the conditions stipulated in the Agreement
(c) Upon termination of Interconnection Agreement.
6.16 Prior to signing the agreement, the Producer shall provide technical literature
including Type Test certificates of the protective equipment for Net Energy Metering
to the CEB and shall obtain the concurrence of the CEB to procure the same.
6.17 CEB shall promptly install the meters and metering equipment to implement Net
Energy Metering, the initial cost of which shall be paid by the Producer.
6.18 CEB shall maintain the distribution network and the metering equipment to supply
and meter the electricity requirements of the Producer, and to accept the electricity
generated by the Producer, up to the capacity stated in the supply agreement and this
Agreement, respectively.
6.19 CEB shall promptly attend to Producer’s requests for testing the meters or metering
equipment for their accuracy, the fees for which shall be payable by the Producer.
6.20 CEB shall promptly read the Producer's meter at the end of each Billing Period, bill
the Consumer for his net energy consumption in the Billing Period after giving due
consideration to the credits from the previous Billing Period, and credit the energy
exported to the Consumer’s account to be carried over to the next Billing Period.
CEB’s monthly invoice shall show the export energy credit carried over from the
previous Billing Period, consumption and export in the present Billing Period, and
the energy credit carried over to the subsequent Billing Period (all figures in
kilowatt hours).
7.0 GENERATING FACILITY DESIGN AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
7.1 The protective function and requirements defined here are designed to protect CEB
distribution system and not the Generating Facility. A Producer shall be solely
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responsible for providing adequate protection for its Generating Facility and
interconnection facilities. The Producer’s protective functions shall not impact the
operation of other protective functions utilized on CEB’s distribution system in a
manner that would affect CEB capability of providing reliable service to its
customers.
7.2 Generating facilities operating in parallel with CEB distribution system shall be
equipped with the following protective functions to sense abnormal conditions on
CEB distribution system and cause generating facility to be automatically
disconnected from CEB distribution system or to prevent the generating facility from
being connected to CEB distribution system inappropriately.
7.2.1 CEB Distribution System Parameters are as follows;
a. Nominal Voltage 33 kV 11kV 400 V
b. System Highest Voltage 36 kV 12 kV 440 V
c. Rated fault current 25 kA 20 kA 20 kA
d. No. of Phases 3 3 3ph& Neutral
e. System Frequency 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz
f. Method of Earthing Non Effectively Solidly Solidly
Earthed Earthed Earthed
7.2.2 Over and Under Voltage trip functions and over and under frequency trip
functions.
7.2.3 A voltage and frequency sensing and time delay function to prevent the
generating facility from energizing a deenergized distribution system circuit
and to prevent the generating facility from reconnecting with CEB
distribution system unless CEB distribution system service voltage is within
06% of the nominal supply voltage and frequency is within 47 Hz to 52 Hz
and are stable for at least 3 minutes.
7.2.4 A function to prevent the generating facility from contributing to the
formation of an Unintended Island and cease to energize the CEB system
within half a second (0.5 second) of the formation of an unintended island.
7.2.5 The generating facility shall cease to energize CEB distribution system for
faults on CEB distribution system circuit to which it is connected. (IEEE
1547 – 4.2.1). The generating facility shall cease to energize CEB distribution
circuit prior to reclosure by CEB distribution system equipment. (IEEE 1547-
4.2.2).
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7.2.6 The generating facility shall be automatically disconnected from the CEB
distribution network within half a second (0.5 second) when the CEB supply is
intentionally or automatically switched off.
7.2.7 The Producer should not change any of the settings stated above without the
written permission from the CEB.
7.3 Suitable equipment required.
Circuit breakers or other interrupting devices located at the point of common
coupling must be certified by CEB as suitable for their intended operation. This
includes being capable of interrupting the maximum available fault current expected
at their location. Producer’s generating facility and interconnection facilities shall be
designed so that the failure of any one device shall not potentially compromise the
safety and reliability of CEB distribution system.
The generating facility paralleling device shall be capable of with standing 220% of
the interconnection facility rated voltage (IEEE 1547 – 4.1.8.3). The interconnection
facility shall have the capability to withstand voltage and current surges in
accordance with the environments defined in IEEE 1547 – 4.1.8.2
7.4 Visible disconnect required
The producer shall furnish and install a ganged manually operated isolating switch
near the point of common coupling (PCC) to isolate the generating facility from CEB
distribution system. The device does not have to be rated for load break nor provide
over current protection.
The device must:
a. Allow visible verification that separation has been accomplished. (This
requirement may be met by opening the enclosure to observe contact separation)
b. Include marking or signage that clearly open and closed positions.
c. Be capable of being reached quickly and conveniently 24 hours a day by CEB
personnel for construction, maintenance, inspection, testing or reading, without
obstacles or without requiring those seeking access to obtain keys, special
permission, or security clearance even when the isolating equipment is
consumer’s property.
d. Be secured in a weather-proof enclosure and capable of being locked in the open
position prevent unauthorized or accidental closing.
e. Be clearly marked on the submitted single line diagram and its type and location
approved by CEB prior to installation. If the device is not adjacent to the PCC,
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permanent signage must be installed at a CEB approved location providing a clear
description of the location of the device
7.5 Drawings: Prior to parallel operation or momentary parallel operation of the
generating facility CEB shall approve the Producers protective function and
control diagrams. Generating facilities equipped with protective function and
control scheme previously approved by CEB may satisfy this requirement by
reference to previously approved drawings and diagrams certified by a Chartered
Engineer.
7.6 The output voltage wave form of the Generating Facility shall be of 50 Hz, with a
sinusoidal wave form.
7.7 The Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) for current and individual harmonic limit
should be as follows.
Individual harmonic
order h
h<11 11<h<17 17<h<23 23<h<35 35<h THD
Allowable Limit (%) 4 2 1.5 0.6 0.3 5
Table 1: Current Harmonic Limits
7.8 If the Generating Facility uses a direct current (dc) generator, it should use an
inverter to convert the dc to ac, complying with the THD for current and
individual harmonic limits as in table 1.
7.9 The inverters used for interconnection shall be only those which have received the
Type Approval by CEB.
7.10 The Producer should not change any of the settings stated in section 6.5 without
the written permission from the CEB.
7.11 The Power Quality at the Point of Common Coupling (PCC) shall be as follows;
Power quality measurement shall be complied with IEC 61400-21. Emission of inter-
harmonic currents from the power electronic converter up to 2 kHz and of current
distortions above 2 kHz up to 9 kHz during operations shall be stated. The individual
inter-harmonic currents below 2 kHz and the current distortions in the range 2 kHz up to
9 kHz shall be given as ten-minute average data for each frequency at the output power
giving the maximum individual inter-harmonic current or current distortion.
7.12 Flicker
Standard applicable: As per IEC 61000-3-7
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8.0 ENERGY METERING AND BILLING
8.1 SCHEME 01 (NET METERING)
8.1.1 The Producers’ electricity service shall be metered with a two-way (import and
export) energy meter, and the cost of installation of such meter or metering equipment
for the first time, shall be borne by the Producer.
8.1.2 During any Billing Period, if the electrical energy supplied by CEB exceeds
the electricity exported by the Consumer plus any energy credits carried-over
from the previous Billing Period, the charges for the net energy (kWh)
consumed will be calculated using the Producer’s applicable tariff. The fixed
charge and/or the minimum charge applicable for the installation will also be
applicable
8.1.3 During any Billing Period, if the electricity exported by the Producer plus any
energy credits carried-over from the previous Billing Period exceeds the
electrical energy supplied by CEB, the Producer shall be billed only for the
applicable fixed charge and/or the minimum charge, and the balance of the
electricity generated shall be carried over to the next Billing Period and
appear as an energy credit, stated in kilowatt hours.
8.1.4 Energy credits may be carried over from one Billing Period to another, for so
long as the Consumer has a legal contract for the supply of electricity by CEB,
and during the Term of this Agreement.
8.1.5 In the event the Producer’s electricity supply account and/or the contract for
the premises is terminated for whatever reason, any accumulated energy
credits on the last day of such termination shall be granted to the CEB with no
financial compensation to the Producer. Energy credits shall not be
transferable to any other Producer who applies for a new contract for the
supply of electricity to the same premises. Energy credits shall not be
transferable to the same consumer applying for a contract to another premise.
8.2 SCHEME 2 (NET ACCOUNTING)
8.2.1 If the generated units of electricity using the solar panels fixed in the roof are greater
than the units consumed, the customer will be paid Rs 22.0 per unit during the first 07
yrs and from the 08th
year to 20th
year he will be paid Rs 15.50 per unit. If the
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consumption is greater than the energy generated form the solar panels, consumer has
to pay to the CEB at the existing electricity tariff for the excess energy consumed.
8.2 SCHEME 03 (NET PLUS)
8.3.1 CEB shall read the meter to read the solar power plant output and the other meter to read
the import energy. Total generation of electricity from the solar PV power plant will be
exported directly through a dedicated meter for which the customer will be paid Rs 22.0
per unit during the first 07 yrs and from the 08th
year to 20th
year the customer will be
paid Rs 15.50 per unit. . The energy import will be measured through a separate import
meter and will be billed as per the existing electricity tariff CEB.
9.0 DEFINITIONS
Producer: A person or a company who owns a generating facility to produce and deliver
electrical energy to the distribution network of CEB and presently owns a valid account
receiving electricity from CEB distribution network.
Import of Electrical Energy: Receipt of Electrical Energy by the Producer from the
CEB system.
Export of Electrical Energy: Supply of Electrical Energy by the Producer to the CEB
system.
Net Energy Metering: Net Energy Metering means the measurement of the difference
between electrical energy supplied through the electricity distribution network of CEB to
the Producer and the amount of electrical energy generated by the Producer’s Generating
Facility delivered to the electricity distribution network of CEB.
Net Accounting: Net Accounting means the payment for the difference between
electrical energy supplied through the electricity distribution network of CEB to the
Producer and the amount of electrical energy generated by the Producer’s Generating
Facility through Solar PV delivered to the electricity distribution network of CEB.
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Net Plus: Net Plus means the consumer generates electricity through Solar PV connected
to the National grid with no linkage in-between the electricity consumption of the
producer.
Generating Facility: Generating Facility means all of the Producer’s equipment and land
at a single site or parcel of land utilized to produce and deliver electrical energy, including
but not limited to, Producer’s generating, metering and protection equipment.
Contract Demand: The allocated capacity, as depicted in the electricity agreement, to the
Consumer by the CEB expressed in terms of kilovolt ampere.
Billing Period: The period for which the Producer’s electricity meter is read by CEB and
the Consumer is issued with an electricity bill, usually a period of one month (30 days).
Energy Credit: This shall be the amount of net electrical energy exported to the CEB
distribution network during a specified Billing Period, which amount, measured in
kilowatt hours, shall be credited to the Producer’s electricity account in the subsequent
Billing Period.
Parallel Operation: The operation of the Generating Facility and producing electrical
energy at the Consumer’s premises, while connected to the CEB distribution network.
18. FLOW CHART ON PROCEDURE AND APPLICATION PROCESS ON NET
METERING / NET ACCOUNTING / NET PLUS SCHEMES (ANNEXURE 3)
Submission of Application
& Documents to respective
Area Engineer after the
payment of initial review fee
Collect Application and
Agreement from respective
Area Office
Comply with
CEB
Standards
Net Metering / Net Accounting
/ Net Plus Estimate
Issued to the Customer by
Area Engineer
Estimate
Payment by the Applicant
Joint Inspection by Area
Engineer, Applicant and
Consulting Engineer after
installation
Comply with
CEB
Standards
Joint Testing,
Commissioning by Area
Engineer, Consulting
Engineer, and Customer
No
YES
Contact Applicant for
Clarifications and request
Applicant to comply with
standards
No
Corrections as per the CEB
Standards
YES