Connection of

Power Generating
Modules to DNO
Distribution Networks
in accordance with
EREC G99
Version 2, January 2019

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Connection of Power Generating Modules to DNO

Distribution Networks in accordance with EREC G99
This form should be used by Customers connecting any generating plant to the
Distribution Network Operator (DNO) Distribution Network. Customers with
generating plant are known as Generators in distribution network documentation
and will be referred to as such in this document.

The form should be used by Generators connecting a new Generating Unit, or modifying plant in an existing
Power Generating Facility. Note that Generating Units may comprise Electricity Storage plant and hence a
Customer connecting Electricity Storage plant to the DNO Distribution Network is a Generator.

It is possible to connect almost any Power Generating Module1 to the Distribution Network. In order for
the connection to meet the requirements of a new Generator and the existing Customers it is important
to ensure the new connection is properly designed and compliant with Engineering Recommendation
G99. This means there is a need for information to be exchanged between you as the Generator and the
local DNO. The Data Registration Code of the Distribution Code sets out the obligations on the Generator
and DNO to exchange data as part of the design process and lists the data items that may need to be
exchanged. The purpose of this application form is to simplify and clarify this data exchange process.

• If the rating of the Power Generating Module that you are applying to connect is 16 A per phase or less,
you will probably be able to connect it using the far simpler connection process for Micro-generators
complying with Engineering Recommendation G98.

• If the rating of the Power Generating Module that you are applying to connect is greater than 16 A per
phase and less than 17 kW (or less than 50 kW three phase), you will probably be able to connect it
using the connection process complying with Engineering Recommendation G99 and using Form A.1 in
Engineering Recommendation G99.

This Application Form is for all other Generators and is in five parts.

The terms used in this form are aligned with those in Engineering Recommendation G99. Engineering
Recommendation G99 contains a complete set of definitions and is available from the ENA website. This
Application Form should be used for all Type A Power Generating Modules > 50 kW and all Type B, Type C
and Type D Power Generating Modules. This Application Form will form part of the Power Generating Module
Document (PGMD) for Type B, Type C and Type D Power Generating Modules. The PGMD is completed
throughout the connection process and finalised before the DNO issues a Final Operational Notification.

Types of Power Generating Module are defined in Engineering Recommendation G99 and repeated below:

Type A: A Power Generating Module with a Connection Point below 110 kV and a Registered Capacity
(ie rating) of 0.8 kW or greater but less than 1 MW.

Type B: A Power Generating Module with a Connection Point below 110 kV and Registered Capacity of
1 MW or greater but less than 10 MW.

Type C: A Power Generating Module with a Connection Point below 110 kV and a Registered Capacity of
10 MW or greater but less than 50 MW.

Type D: A Power Generating Module with a Connection Point at, or greater than, 110 kV; or with a
Connection Point below 110 kV and with Registered Capacity of 50 MW or greater.

1 Either a Synchronous Power Generating Module or a Power Park Module (made up of Generating Unit(s) which may comprise
Electricity Storage plant)
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Parts 1 to 3
These parts are required at the connection application stage to collate the initial data that the DNO requires
to assess the connection application. In most cases this information should be sufficient for the DNO to
complete the connection design and make a connection offer. In this case there will be no need for you
to provide additional information. However, for some Power Generating Module connection applications,
depending on the size of the Power Generating Module and the proposed point of connection, this initial
submission of information may not be sufficient for the DNO to complete the connection design and make a
connection offer. The DNO will advise you if you need to provide further information so that the connection
design can be completed when the information provided in Parts 1-3 of the application form have been
assessed by the DNO.

Part 4
If the DNO requires information in addition to that provided in Parts 1-3 of the application form, the DNO
will request that Part 4 of the application form is completed. For example, if your Power Generating Module
is greater than 150 kW the DNO is likely to require this information. This may be necessary to enable the
connection design to be undertaken or may be required during the connection process as part of the
completion of the Power Generating Module Document. Generally you will need to complete all of Part 4 of the
application form appropriate to the type of Power Generating Module although the DNO may indicate if not all
of this information is required.

Part 5
In some cases the DNO will require further information which is detailed in Part 5 of this application form to
complete the connection design. The DNO will advise you if such information is required.

Guidance on completing the application form

The minimum information you should initially submit to the DNO is Parts 1, 2 and 3 of this application form.
There is the option for you to complete Parts 1 to 4 of the application form and return all of these as part of
the initial submission stage. This will speed up the DNO design process as there is unlikely to be a need for
additional information to be provided at that stage. However this may result in you providing information that is
not required in order for the DNO to design the connection.

The application forms can be downloaded from the ENA website and when completed they should be sent to
your local DNO. Their contact details can be found by following the link below, along with a postcode search
facility to find out who your local DNO is:

http://www.energynetworks.org/info/faqs/who-is-my-network-operator.html
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The following section provides an overview of the information required to complete each part of
the application form, which is divided into the following sections:

Part 1 Contact details, location and operational information Initial submission

Part 1a Supplementary contact details Initial submission

Part 2 Power Generating Facility general data Initial submission

Part 3 Power Generating Module model data Initial submission

Part 4a Synchronous Power Generating Modules Prior to synchronising

Part 4b Power Park Module model data: Prior to synchronising

Fixed speed induction Generating Units

Part 4c Power Park Module model data: Prior to synchronising

Doubly fed induction Generating Units

Part 4d Power Park Module model data: Prior to synchronising

Series inverter connected Generating Units

Part 4e Power Park Module model data: Prior to synchronising

Electricity Storage plant

Part 4f Transformer information Prior to synchronising

Part 5 Additional data which may be required by the DNO Prior to synchronising
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Part 1
This part of the application form is in two sections. Part 1 enables you to provide:

• Contact details for you and your consultant (if you have one).

• The location of your Power Generating Module.

Part 1a enables you to provide supplementary contact details for the Generator, Generating Unit installer and
Electricity Storage plant installer, if applicable.

This data should be provided at the initial submission stage.

Part 2
Part 2 enables you to provide:

• Details of the import and export requirements for your site. It is important to make sure that you consider
the import requirements for any load that you have on your site in addition to the export from the
generation plant.

• I nformation about the fault level contribution from the Power Generating Facility at the Connection Point,
although you do not need to provide this information here if more detailed fault level information is provided
in Part 3 of the application form.

This data should be provided at the initial submission stage.

Part 3
This part of the application form requires general details about the Power Generating Modules
being connected. This data should be provided at the initial submission stage.
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Part 4
This part of the application form enables you to provide more detailed information about the
Power Generating Modules that comprise the facility, including Electricity Storage, that you are
applying to connect. The relevant section of Part 4 of the form should be completed for each
different type of Generating Unit.

More information is required if the connection is likely to be at high voltage rather than at low voltage. If the
Power Generating Module that you are looking to connect is larger than 150 kW you should assume that your
site may be connected at high voltage and provide this additional information.

If there are any items on the application form that you are unsure about, it would be worth contacting the
company you are arranging to buy your generation plant from as they should be able to provide some of the
more technical information. If you are unable to provide some of the technical details for example if you have
not yet decided who to buy your generation plant from, you can provide estimated data provided that you
clearly indicate on the application form which data is estimated. You will need to confirm this data as soon as
possible and always before the Power Generating Module is commissioned.

The application form enables you to provide detailed technical information about the generation plant you
are applying to connect. It is split into five sections. The first four sections relate to particular types of Power
Generating Module. You only need to complete the section relating to the type of Power Generating Module
that you are applying to connect ie. Part 4a, 4b, 4c or 4d. Use one form for each type of Generating Unit. Part
4e enables you to provide additional information about Electricity Storage plant. Part 4f enables you to provide
information about any transformers that you plan to use.

Each section should be copied as many times as required for the plant being connected. This data can be
provided at the initial submission stage, and must be provided prior to commissioning.

Part 5
Part 5 of this form enables you to provide additional data that may be required by the DNO prior
to issue of the Final Operational Notification.

When completing Parts 1-4, if you are unable to provide some of the technical details, if for
example you have not yet decided who to buy your generation plant from, you can provide
estimated data provided that you clearly indicate on the application form which data is
estimated. You will need to confirm this data as soon as possible and always before the
Power Generating Module is commissioned.
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Version Control – please continue as required

The Standard Application Form is used as an iterative document, developed as your connection and
commission process develops. When you formally resubmit this application form to the DNO (eg with
additional or updated information), you should use this page to note the issue number, date of submission
and any notes on changes, in order to maintain version control.

Issue #

Date

Issue #

Date

Note re amendment

Issue #

Date

Note re amendment

Issue #

Date

Note re amendment
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Part 1
To be completed
for all new
connections
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Applicant’s Details
Company Name

Company Registered No.

Postal Address

Contact Name

Email Address

Telephone No.

Consultant or Agent’s Details (if applicable)

Consultants Name

Postal Address

Contact Name

Email Address

Telephone No.
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Power Generating Facility location and operation

Power Generating Facility name

Site Postal Address or attach a site boundary plan (1:500)

Please insert the file name of the attachment here

Details of technology (eg Solar, Wind, Biomass, Diesel/CHP, Electricity Storage)

Details of any existing Connection Agreements held by the Customer at or in the vicinity of
the proposed or existing Connection Point

Details of any existing Import MPAN (for any existing import metering system)

Details of any existing Export MPAN (for any existing export metering system)

Target date for provision of connection / commissioning of Power Generating Modules

Connection Point (OS grid ref or description)

Preferred Connection Point voltage

V

Single line diagram of any on-site existing or proposed electrical plant or, where available,
operation diagrams. Please attach.
Please insert the file name of the attachment here.
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What security is required for the connection?

The DNO will assume a single circuit connection to the Power Generating Module is
required unless otherwise stated below.

Options include:

single circuit connection

manually switched alternative connection

automatic switched alternative connection

firm connection (secure for first circuit outage)

a flexible or Active Network Management connection (discussion with DNO required)

Other – please describe

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Part 1a – additional contact details

Generator Details
If the Applicant is also the Generator then there is no need to complete this section

Generator Name

Company Registered No.

Postal Address

Contact Name

Email Address

Telephone No.

Installer Details (if applicable)

Installer Name

Postal Address

Contact Name

Email Address

Telephone No.
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Point of Contact for the DNO

Select as appropriate

Applicant

Generator

Installer

Consultant or Agent
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Part 2
To be completed for
all Power Generating
Facilities
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Site export requirements:

Firm export requirements (see Note 1):
Maximum Active Power export MW

Maximum Reactive Power export MVAr

Maximum Reactive Power import MVAr

Non-firm export requirements:

Maximum Active Power export MW

Maximum Reactive Power export MVAr

Maximum Reactive Power import MVAr

Site import requirements

(Firm import requirements):
Maximum Active Power import MW

Maximum Reactive Power import MVAr

Maximum Reactive Power export MVAr

Non-firm import requirements:

Maximum Active Power import MW

Maximum Reactive Power import MVAr

Maximum Reactive Power export MVAr

Total Site maximum fault current contribution

(You may prefer to provide the required
information in Part 3 - see Note 2)
Peak asymmetrical short circuit current at 10ms (ip) for
kA
a 3φ short circuit fault at the Connection Point

RMS value of the initial symmetrical short circuit current

(Ik”) for a 3φ short circuit fault at the Connection Point kA

RMS value of the symmetrical short circuit current

at 100ms (Ik(100)) for a 3φ short circuit fault at the kA
Connection Point
16 Part 2: To be completed for all Power Generating Facilities

Power Generating Module interface arrangements

(see Note 3)
Means of connection, disconnection and synchronising between the DNO and the Generator,
please insert file name of attachment if this information is being provided as a diagram

Electricity Storage Plant operation

Maximum power swing of the storage device MW
(see Part 4e for example)

Please describe the operational mode (eg float charge)

Note 1 – This section relates to operating conditions when the Power Generating
Facility is exporting Active Power. The Active Power export and associated maximum
Reactive Power export and/or import should be stated for operation at registered
capacity. The firm import / export requirements relate to the capacity available in a first
circuit outage event on the DNOs system. The non-firm import / export requirements
relate to the capacity available when the DNOs system is intact.

This information will be used by the DNO when assessing your application. Actual
requirements for operating conditions such as the Power Generating Module operating
mode and power factor will be agreed as part of the Connection Offer.

Note 2 – The DNO needs to assess your application with respect to the fault
contribution your equipment will make to their network. Your Power Generating Modules
and any induction motors will contribute fault current if there is a fault on the network.
The amount of fault current at the connection point depends on the characteristics of
your Power Generating Modules, induction motors and the impedance of your network
(transformers, cables and overhead lines).

Engineering Recommendation G74, ETR 120 and IEC 60909 provide guidance on fault
current data. Additionally, fault current contribution data may be provided in the form
of detailed graphs, waveforms and/or tables. Induction motors can contribute to the
peak asymmetrical short circuit current at 10ms. If the fault current contribution is solely
from Generating Units then this information need not be provided where detailed fault
level contribution / impedance data is provided for each Generating Unit in Part 3 of this
application form.

Note 3 – The interface arrangements need to be agreed and implemented between the
User and DNO before energisation. This is detailed in Paragraph 6.4.2 of Engineering
Recommendation G99. This information should include a diagram.
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Part 3
To be completed
for all Type A,
Type B, Type C
and Type D Power
Generating
Modules
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The first section of Part 3 is a summary of the

Generating Units that comprise the Power Generating
Modules, the second section of Part 3 should be
completed for each different Generating Unit.
(See Note 4)
Power Generating Module general data
Name(s) / identifiers of Power Generating Modules. Where the Power Generating Module contains
components or products that are type tested, include the type test reference numbers here.

Will any Generating Unit operate in island mode? Yes No

Will any Generating Unit supply electricity to on-site load? Yes No

Number of Type of prime Energy Source Technology

Generating movers Availability Production type
units (see Note 5) (see Note 6)

Synchronous Intermittent
Power Generating
Module Non-intermittent

Fixed speed Intermittent

induction
Generating Unit Non-intermittent

Double fed Intermittent

induction
Generating Unit Non-intermittent

Series inverter Intermittent

connected
Generating Unit Non-intermittent

Electricity Storage Intermittent

Generating Unit
Non-intermittent

Other (please specify

Intermittent

Non-intermittent
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Note 4

Synchronous Power Generating Modules are generally synonymous with Generating

Unit in EREC G99 except certain cases, such as a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT)
Module for example. A CCGT Module can be comprised of a number of Generating Units.

A Power Generating Facility may be made up of a number of Synchronous Power

Generating Modules.

Asynchronous or Inverter connected Power Generating Modules are defined as Power

Park Modules in EREC G99 and are typically comprised of several Generating Units
connected together.

A Power Generating Facility could comprise several Synchronous Power Generating

Modules and one Power Park Module. The exception to this is when new plant is being
connected to a Power Generating Facility where there are Power Generating Modules
which were connected under EREC G83 or EREC G59 and EREC G99 should be referred
to for more detailed consideration of this.

Note 5 - Intermittent and Non-intermittent Generation is defined in EREP 130 as follows:

Intermittent Generation: Generation plant where the energy source for the prime mover
cannot be made available on demand.

Non-intermittent Generation: Generation plant where the energy source for the prime
mover can be made available on demand.

Note 6 - The Production Type should be selected from the list below derived from the
Manual of Procedures for the ENTSO-E Central Information Transparency Platform:
Biomass; Hydro water reservoir;

Fossil brown coal/lignite; Marine;

Fossil coal-derived gas; Nuclear;

Fossil gas; Other renewable;

Fossil hard coal; Solar;

Fossil oil; Waste;

Fossil oil shale; Wind offshore;

Fossil peat; Wind onshore;

Geothermal; Other – battery storage;

Hydro pumped storage; Other – storage not battery; or

Hydro run-of-river and poundage; Other.

20 Part 3: To be completed for all Type A, Type B, Type C and Type D Power Generating Modules

Generating Unit data

Please complete a separate sheet for each

different Generating Unit
If you are connecting more than one different Generating Unit
you should complete a separate Part 3 form for each different
Generating Unit. Master versions of the Part 3 form are separately
available for this purpose.

21 Part 3: To be completed for all Type A, Type B, Type C and Type D Power Generating Modules

Generating Unit data (please complete a separate

sheet for each different Generating Unit)
Generating Unit Active Power capability
Generating Unit descriptor / reference

Rated terminal voltage (Generating Unit) V

Rated terminal current (Generating Unit) A

Generating Unit registered capacity MW

Generating Unit apparent power rating

MVA
(to be used as base for generator parameters)

Generating Unit rated Active Power

MW
(gross at generator terminals)

Generating Unit minimum Active Power

MW
(minimum generation)

Generating Unit Reactive Power

capability at rated Active Power
(gross, at Generating Unit terminals)
Maximum Reactive Power export (lagging) MVAr

Maximum Reactive Power import (leading) MVAr

Generating Unit maximum fault current

contribution (see Note 7)
Peak asymmetrical short circuit current at 10ms (ip) for a
3φ short circuit fault at the Generating Unit terminals kA
(HV connected generators only)

RMS value of the initial symmetrical short circuit current (Ik”)

for a 3φ short circuit fault at the Generating Unit terminals kA
(HV connected only)

RMS value of the symmetrical short circuit current at

100ms (Ik(100)) for a 3φ short circuit fault at the Generating kA
Unit terminals
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Generating Unit data (please complete a separate

sheet for each different Generating Unit)
Generating Unit Active Power capability
Generating Unit descriptor / reference

Rated terminal voltage (Generating Unit) V

Rated terminal current (Generating Unit) A

Generating Unit registered capacity MW

Generating Unit apparent power rating

MVA
(to be used as base for generator parameters)

Generating Unit rated Active Power

MW
(gross at generator terminals)

Generating Unit minimum Active Power

MW
(minimum generation)

Generating Unit Reactive Power

capability at rated Active Power
(gross, at Generating Unit terminals)
Maximum Reactive Power export (lagging) MVAr

Maximum Reactive Power import (leading) MVAr

Generating Unit maximum fault current

contribution (see Note 7)
Peak asymmetrical short circuit current at 10ms (ip) for a
3φ short circuit fault at the Generating Unit terminals kA
(HV connected generators only)

RMS value of the initial symmetrical short circuit current (Ik”)

for a 3φ short circuit fault at the Generating Unit terminals kA
(HV connected only)

RMS value of the symmetrical short circuit current at

100ms (Ik(100)) for a 3φ short circuit fault at the Generating kA
Unit terminals
22 Part 3: To be completed for all Type A, Type B, Type C and Type D Power Generating Modules

Impedance data for fault current contribution calculations

(see Note 7)
Are there any transformers between the Generating Unit
Yes No
and the Connection Point?

Number of Generating Units connected to the transformer Number

Rated apparent power of the transformer MVA

Positive sequence reactance of the transformer per unit

For sites with significant other impedance (multiple

transformers, cables or overhead lines) between the
Generating Unit and the Connection Point sketch of site
detailing generator connection and impedances provided Sketch SLD

This information can be detailed on the single line diagram

(SLD) provided in Part 1

Note 7 – See Engineering Recommendation G74, ETR 120 and IEC 60909 for guidance
on fault current data. Additionally, fault current contribution data may be provided in the
form of detailed graphs, waveforms and/or tables.

If you have a site with several Power Generating Modules or induction motors you can
complete the site maximum fault level contribution information in Part 2 and you do not
need to complete these fault current contribution entries. In this case it is likely that the
DNO will require completion of Part 4 at a later stage.

If you are providing the Generating Unit maximum fault current contribution it is necessary
to provide any other significant site impedance data to enable the DNO to calculate the
fault current contribution from the Generating Unit(s) at the Connection Point. A sketch
marked with the transformer and circuit resistance and reactance should be provided.
This can be in ohms or per unit. If provided in per unit the base should be stated. This can
be provided per meter together with the total circuit length, or for the total circuit length.
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Part 4
Relevant section to
be completed prior to
commissioning for all
Type A, Type B,
Type C and Type D
Power Generating
Modules, Electricity
Storage and transformers
24 Part 4: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Please complete a separate sheet

for each different Generating Unit
There are Part 4 forms for each type of Generating Unit category.
If you are connecting more than one different Generating Unit of the same
category (eg two different sized synchronous Generating Units) then you
should complete a separate Part 4 form for each different Generating
Unit. Master versions of the Part 4 form (Parts 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d and 4e) are
separately available for this purpose.

25 Part 4a: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and 27 Part 4b: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and 30 Part 4c: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Part 4a Part 4b Part 4c

Synchronous Power Generating Module data: Power Park Module model data: Power Park Module model data:
(please complete a separate sheet for each Fixed speed induction Generating Units Doubly fed induction Generating Units
different Synchronous Generating Unit) (see Notes 10 and 11) (please complete a separate sheet for
Name(s) / identifiers of Generating Unit(s) (please complete a separate sheet for each different Generating Unit)
each different Generating Unit) Name(s) / identifiers of Generating Unit(s)
Name(s) / identifiers of Generating Unit(s)

per
Type of Generating Unit (wound rotor, salient pole) Magnetising reactance unit
per
Stator resistance unit
Magnetising reactance per per
Positive sequence (armature) resistance per (HV connected generators only) unit Stator reactance unit
(HV connected generators only) unit
per
Stator resistance per Running rotor resistance unit
Direct axis reactances (HV connected generators only) unit per
Running rotor reactance unit
per
Sub-transient (X”d) – unsaturated / saturated Stator reactance per per
unit Standstill rotor resistance
(HV connected generators only) unit unit
Transient (X’d) – unsaturated / saturated per per
(HV connected generators only) unit Inner cage or running rotor resistance per Standstill rotor reactance unit
(HV connected generators only) unit
Synchronous (Xd) – unsaturated / saturated per
State whether data is inner-outer cage
or running-standstill inner-outer cage running-standstill
(HV connected generators only) unit Inner cage or running rotor reactance per
(HV connected generators only) unit
Rotor current limit A
Time constants: Outer cage or standstill rotor resistance per
State whether time constants are open or short circuit Number of pole pairs number
open short circuit (HV connected generators only) unit
(HV connected only)
Gearbox ratio number
Outer cage or standstill rotor reactance per
Direct-axis sub-transient – unsaturated / saturated (HV connected generators only) unit
s Generator rotor speed range – Minimum to rated speed rpm
(HV connected generators only)
State whether data is inner-outer cage Electrical power output versus generator rotor speed please attach a graph or table
Direct-axis transient – unsaturated / saturated or running-standstill inner-outer cage running-standstill
s Please insert the file name of the attachment here
(HV connected generators only) (HV generators connected only)

Number of pole pairs number

Gearbox ratio number

Slip at rated output

%
(HV connected generators only)

32 Part 4d: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and 34 Part 4e: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and 38 Part 4f: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Part 4d Part 4e Part 4f

Power Park Module model data: Power Park Module data: Transformer information (please complete a
Series inverter connected Generating Units Electricity Storage plant data separate sheet for each different transformer)
(non Electricity Storage) (please complete a separate Transformer identifier(s)
(please complete a separate sheet for each different Generating Unit)
sheet for each different Generating Unit) Name(s) / identifiers of Generating Unit(s)
Transformer type (Unit/Station)
Name(s) / identifiers of Generating Unit(s)

Number of identical units number

Description of Dynamic Requirements
Generating Unit Voltage Control Type of cooling
(Active Power)
(to be agreed with the DNO) Import: power ramp rate (positive) MW/
sec
If operating in Power Factor control mode,
MW/
preferred Power Factor Import: power ramp rate (negative) Electrical Characteristics
sec
MW/ Rated (apparent) power MVA
If operating in voltage control mode, voltage set point V Export: power ramp rate (positive)
sec
MW/ kV/
If operating in reactive power control mode, reactive power set point MVAr Export: power ramp rate (negative) Rated voltage ratio (on principal tap)
sec kV
per
Generating Unit Performance Chart attached If the power swing will transition from import to export or vice-versa please state the total Positive sequence resistance at principal tap
unit
If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here Yes No magnitude of the power swing: per
Positive sequence reactance at principal tap
unit
MW Up/down/both per
Positive sequence reactance at minimum tap
unit
HV Connected Type A, Type B, Type C and Type D Power For the intended control mode or to meet a specific commercial service, are there any per
known technical or operational requirements? For example the scheme may be required Positive sequence reactance at maximum tap
unit
Generating Module frequency and excitation
to operate at a Power Factor other than that which might be required by the DNO as per
Frequency response Droop setting in LFSM (see Note 8) Zero sequence resistance
% measured at the Connection Point? unit
per
Governor and prime mover model attached (see Note 9) Zero sequence reactance
unit
Yes No Yes No
If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here
If yes please provide further details below Voltage Control
Type of tap changer (on load / off circuit)
Total effective inertia constant MWsec/
HV connected generators only MVA

AVR / excitation model attached Tap step size %

If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here Yes No
Maximum ratio tap %

Minimum ratio tap %

Tap position in service (for off load tapchangers only) %

Method of voltage control (HV connected only)

25 Part 4a: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Part 4a

Synchronous Power Generating Module data:

(please complete a separate sheet for each
different Synchronous Generating Unit)
Name(s) / identifiers of Generating Unit(s)

Type of Generating Unit (wound rotor, salient pole)

Positive sequence (armature) resistance per

(HV connected generators only) unit

Direct axis reactances

per
Sub-transient (X”d) – unsaturated / saturated
unit
Transient (X’d) – unsaturated / saturated per
(HV connected generators only) unit

Synchronous (Xd) – unsaturated / saturated per

(HV connected generators only) unit

Time constants:
State whether time constants are open or short circuit open short circuit
(HV connected only)

Direct-axis sub-transient – unsaturated / saturated

s
(HV connected generators only)

Direct-axis transient – unsaturated / saturated

s
(HV connected generators only)
26 Part 4a: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Generating Unit Voltage Control

(to be agreed with the DNO)
If operating in Power Factor control mode,
preferred Power Factor

If operating in voltage control mode, voltage set point V

If operating in reactive power control mode, reactive power set point MVAr

Generating Unit Performance Chart attached

If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here Yes No

HV Connected Type A, Type B, Type C and Type D Power

Generating Module frequency and excitation
Frequency response Droop setting in LFSM (see Note 8) %

Governor and prime mover model attached (see Note 9)

If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here Yes No

Inertia constant (Generating Unit and prime mover) MWsec/

(HV connected generators only) MVA

AVR / excitation model attached

If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here Yes No

Type C and Type D Power Generating

Module additional frequency response
Frequency response Droop setting in FSM (if applicable) %

Frequency response mode FSM LFSM

Note 8 – All Power Generating Modules must operate in Limited Frequency Sensitive
Mode (LFSM). FSM capability is mandatory for Type C and Type D. Generators may elect
to operate their Power Generating Modules in Frequency Sensitive Mode as agreed in an
Ancillary Service agreement with the National Electricity Transmission System Operator.

Note 9 - Sufficient data should be provided in order to build up a suitable Power

Generating Module dynamic model for analysis. Alternatively a ‘Black Box’ dynamic model
of the Power Generating Module may be provided. All models should be suitable for the
software analysis package used by the DNO.
27 Part 4b: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Part 4b

Power Park Module model data:

Fixed speed induction Generating Units
(see Notes 10 and 11)
(please complete a separate sheet for
each different Generating Unit)
Name(s) / identifiers of Generating Unit(s)

Magnetising reactance per

(HV connected generators only) unit

Stator resistance per

(HV connected generators only) unit

Stator reactance per

(HV connected generators only) unit

Inner cage or running rotor resistance per

(HV connected generators only) unit

Inner cage or running rotor reactance per

(HV connected generators only) unit

Outer cage or standstill rotor resistance per

(HV connected generators only) unit

Outer cage or standstill rotor reactance per

(HV connected generators only) unit

State whether data is inner-outer cage

or running-standstill inner-outer cage running-standstill
(HV generators connected only)

Number of pole pairs number

Gearbox ratio number

Slip at rated output

%
(HV connected generators only)
28 Part 4b: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Shunt capacitance connected in parallel at % of rated output:

Provide as values below or attach a graph
If attaching a graph, please insert the file name of the attachment here

Starting kVAr

20% kVAr

40% kVAr

60% kVAr

80% kVAr

100% kVAr

Active power and reactive power:

Provide as values below or attach a graph
If attaching a graph, please insert the file name of the attachment here

Active power and reactive power import MW-

during start-up MVAr

Active power and reactive power import during

MW-
switching operations eg ‘6 to 4 pole’ change-over MVAr
(HV connected generators only)

Under voltage protection setting & time delay

Per Unit V s
29 Part 4b: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Generating Unit Voltage Control

(to be agreed with the DNO)
If operating in Power Factor control mode,
preferred Power Factor

If operating in voltage control mode, voltage set point V

If operating in reactive power control mode, reactive power set point MVAr

Generating Unit Performance Chart attached

If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here Yes No

HV Connected Type A, Type B, Type C and Type D Power

Generating Module frequency and excitation
Frequency response Droop setting in LFSM (see Note 8) %

Governor and prime mover model attached (see Note 9)

If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here Yes No

Total effective inertia constant MWsec/

(generator and prime mover) MVA
(HV connected generators only)

AVR / excitation model attached

Yes No
If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here

Type C and Type D Power Generating

Module additional frequency response
Frequency response Droop setting in FSM (if applicable) %

Frequency response mode FSM LFSM

Note 10 – Asynchronous generators may be represented by an equivalent synchronous

data set.

Note 11 – Provide the above data for each asynchronous generation set based on the
number of pole sets (ie two data sets for dual speed 4/6 pole machines).
30 Part 4c: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Part 4c

Power Park Module model data:

Doubly fed induction Generating Units
(please complete a separate sheet for
each different Generating Unit)
Name(s) / identifiers of Generating Unit(s)

per
Magnetising reactance unit
per
Stator resistance unit
per
Stator reactance unit
per
Running rotor resistance unit
per
Running rotor reactance unit
per
Standstill rotor resistance unit
per
Standstill rotor reactance unit

State whether data is inner-outer cage

or running-standstill inner-outer cage running-standstill

Rotor current limit A

Number of pole pairs number

Gearbox ratio number

Generator rotor speed range – Minimum to rated speed rpm

Electrical power output versus generator rotor speed please attach a graph or table
Please insert the file name of the attachment here
31 Part 4c: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Generating Unit Voltage Control

(to be agreed with the DNO)
If operating in Power Factor control mode,
preferred Power Factor

If operating in voltage control mode, voltage set point V

If operating in reactive power control mode, reactive power set point MVAr

Generating Unit Performance Chart attached

If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here Yes No

HV Connected Type A, Type B, Type C and Type D Power

Generating Module frequency and excitation
Frequency response Droop setting in LFSM (see Note 8) %

Governor and prime mover model attached (see Note 9)

If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here Yes No

Total effective inertia constant at rated speed MWsec/

(generator and prime mover) MVA

AVR / excitation model attached

If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here Yes No

Type C and Type D Power Generating

Module additional frequency response
Frequency response Droop setting in FSM (if applicable) %

Frequency response mode FSM LFSM

32 Part 4d: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Part 4d

Power Park Module model data:

Series inverter connected Generating Units
(non Electricity Storage)
(please complete a separate
sheet for each different Generating Unit)
Name(s) / identifiers of Generating Unit(s)

Generating Unit Voltage Control

(to be agreed with the DNO)
If operating in Power Factor control mode,
preferred Power Factor

If operating in voltage control mode, voltage set point V

If operating in reactive power control mode, reactive power set point MVAr

Generating Unit Performance Chart attached

If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here Yes No

HV Connected Type A, Type B, Type C and Type D Power

Generating Module frequency and excitation
Frequency response Droop setting in LFSM (see Note 8) %

Governor and prime mover model attached (see Note 9)

If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here Yes No

Total effective inertia constant MWsec/

HV connected generators only MVA

AVR / excitation model attached

If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here Yes No
33 Part 4d: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Type C and Type D Power Generating

Module additional frequency response
Frequency response Droop setting in FSM (if applicable) %

Frequency response mode FSM LFSM

34 Part 4e: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Part 4e

Power Park Module data:

Electricity Storage plant data
(please complete a separate
sheet for each different Generating Unit)
Name(s) / identifiers of Generating Unit(s)

Description of Dynamic Requirements

(Active Power)
MW/
Import: power ramp rate (positive)
sec
MW/
Import: power ramp rate (negative)
sec
MW/
Export: power ramp rate (positive)
sec
MW/
Export: power ramp rate (negative) sec

If the power swing will transition from import to export or vice-versa please state the total
magnitude of the power swing:

MW Up/down/both

For the intended control mode or to meet a specific commercial service, are there any
known technical or operational requirements? For example the scheme may be required
to operate at a Power Factor other than that which might be required by the DNO as
measured at the Connection Point?

Yes No
If yes please provide further details below
35 Part 4e: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Example of Ramp Rate / Total Power Swing

Export
5
4
B
3
2
A
1
MW

0
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
Import Time (s)

A - Example of ramp which transitions from import to export

Ramp rate (Positive) = (2+4) MW / 0.5sec = 12 MW per sec

Total power swing = (2+4) MW = 6 MW

B - Example of ramp during export

Ramp rate (Negative) = (4-2) MW / 1 sec = 2 MW per sec

Total power swing = (4-2) MW = 2 MW

36 Part 4e: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Generating Unit Voltage Control

(to be agreed with the DNO)
If operating in Power Factor control mode,
preferred Power Factor

If operating in voltage control mode, voltage set point V

If operating in reactive power control mode, reactive power set point MVAr

Generating Unit Performance Chart attached

If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here Yes No

HV Connected Type A, Type B, Type C and Type D Power

Generating Module frequency and excitation
Governor and prime mover model attached (see Note 9) Yes No
If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here

Total effective inertia constant MWsec/

MVA
AVR / excitation model attached
If yes, please insert the file name of the attachment here Yes No
37 Part 4e: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Commercial Service
(applicable to Electricity Storage Plant for each
commercial service / mode of operation)
Name of the commercial service being provided and name of the company the service is
being provided to (eg National Grid)

If the commercial service is being provided via a third party, the contact details for the third
party service operator (eg an aggregator)

Is this a service which involves co-ordinated response with other

Electricity Storage plant either on the Distribution Network,
Transmission System, Private Network or aggregator? Yes No
If yes please provide further details below
38 Part 4f: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Part 4f

Transformer information (please complete a

separate sheet for each different transformer)
Transformer identifier(s)

Transformer type (Unit/Station)

Number of identical units number

Type of cooling

Electrical Characteristics
Rated (apparent) power MVA
kV/
Rated voltage ratio (on principal tap)
kV
per
Positive sequence resistance at principal tap
unit
per
Positive sequence reactance at principal tap
unit
per
Positive sequence reactance at minimum tap
unit
per
Positive sequence reactance at maximum tap
unit
per
Zero sequence resistance
unit
per
Zero sequence reactance
unit

Voltage Control
Type of tap changer (on load / off circuit)

Tap step size %

Maximum ratio tap %

Minimum ratio tap %

Tap position in service (for off load tapchangers only) %

Method of voltage control (HV connected only)

39 Part 4e: Relevant section to be completed prior to commissioning for all Type A, Type B, Type C and
Type D Power Generating Modules, Electricity Storage and transformers

Earthing Arrangements
Winding configuration (eg Dyn11) HV connected only

Method of earthing of high-voltage winding

Method of earthing of low-voltage winding

40

Part 5
Additional data which may
be required by the DNO
before Final Operational
Notification is issued
41 Part 5: Additional data which may be required by the DNO before Final Operational Notification is issued

Part 5a

Total Power Generating Facility output at Minimum

Generation (net of auxiliary loads)
Minimum Generation (minimum Active Power export) MW

Maximum Reactive Power export MVAr

Maximum Reactive Power import MVAr

Part 5b

Power Generating Facility Maximum fault current

contribution – additional information
Short circuit time constant T”,
s
corresponding to the change from Ik” to Ik(100)

Positive sequence X/R ratio at the instant of fault number

Short circuit ratio number

Part 5c

HV connected Synchronous Power Generating

Module additional data
Quadrature axis reactances
per
Sub-transient (X”q) – unsaturated / saturated unit
per
Transient (X’q) – unsaturated / saturated unit
per
Synchronous (Xq) – unsaturated / saturated unit
42 Part 5: Additional data which may be required by the DNO before Final Operational Notification is issued

Quadrature axis time constants.

State whether time constants are
open or short circuit open circuit short circuit

Direct-axis sub-transient – unsaturated / saturated s

Direct-axis transient – unsaturated / saturated s

Other
per
Stator leakage reactance (unsaturated) unit

Zero sequence resistance (earthed star only, including per

any neutral earthing resistance) unit

Zero sequence reactance (earthed star only, including per

any neutral earthing reactance) unit
per
Negative sequence resistance unit
per
Negative sequence reactance unit

Rated field current A

Field current open circuit saturation curve (from 50% to 120% of rated terminal voltage)
Please provide a graph and insert the file name of the attachment here

Potier reactance per

(only required if the saturation factor is available) unit

Saturation factor (pu field current to produce per

1.2pu terminal voltage on open circuit) unit

Part 5d

Wind Turbine Power Park Module Output data

For wind turbines only -
IEC 61400-21 ( P60 and P0.2)
Maximum measured Active Power P60 MW

Maximum measured Active Power P0.2 MW

43 Part 5: Additional data which may be required by the DNO before Final Operational Notification is issued

Part 5e

Power Park Module model data: HV connected fixed

speed induction Generating Units additional data
MWsec/
Inertia constant of the generator rotor MVA
MWsec/
Inertia constant of the prime mover rotor MVA
Nm/ Electrical
Equivalent shaft stiffness between the two masses radian

Describe method of adding star capacitance over operating range. If electronic

power factor control (eg SVC) is installed, provide details of the operating range and
characteristics eg pf or MVAr range - operating regime: constant or voltage set-point /
slope and response times.

Part 5f

Power Park Module model data: HV Connected

Doubly fed induction Generating Units additional data
MWsec/
Inertia constant of the generator rotor at rated speed MVA
MWsec/
Inertia constant of the prime mover rotor at rated speed MVA
Nm/ Electrical
Equivalent shaft stiffness between the two masses radian
44 Part 5: Additional data which may be required by the DNO before Final Operational Notification is issued

Part 5g

Power Park Module model data:

Series inverter connected Generating Units
(non Electricity Storage) additional data
Gearbox ratio

Generator rotor speed range (minimum to rated speed) rpm

Electrical power output versus generator rotor speed Please attach a graph or table
Please insert the file name of the attachment here

MWsec/
Inertia constant of the generator rotor at rated speed MVA
MWsec/
Inertia constant of the prime mover rotor at rated speed MVA
Nm/ Electrical
Equivalent shaft stiffness between the two masses radian