Grid Access Unit Small and Micro Generator frame-work key focus areas Date : 18 April 2013.
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Small and Micro-Generation (<1 MW) Framework
Cost Recovery
Process excellence,application, quotation, contracting
Engagement with Industry/ Munics
Technical requirements (Eskom Technology and Dx)
Areas to be addressedAreas to be addressed
Database
Help desk and Organisation
Measures to be put in placeMeasures to be put in place Aspiration (2013)Aspiration (2013)
• Set up an additional leg to the GAU to manage service relationship, stakeholder management and interfaces related to SMG’s
• Define and implement technical rules for evaluation, connection and operation.
• Establish resource capability to integrate SMG’s across business
• Develop an optimised IPP connection process
• Define operations process for SMG
• Establish pricing policy and cost recovery framework
• Build IPP intelligence framework and capability (inside and out)
Establish clear accountability
Improve Eskom’s image and reputation in dealing with SMG’s
Achieve non-discriminatory grid access for SMG’s
Effective organization with process excellence in SMG connection and operation
Small and Micro Generation Types
Gen Customer
DB
Distribution Network
Own Use/ Load ReductionOwn Use/ Load Reduction
Meter(Load)
Meter(Gen)
Gen Customer
DB
Distribution Network
Own Use Supplemental/ Energy Banking/Offset
Own Use Supplemental/ Energy Banking/Offset
Meter(Load)
Gen
Distribution Network
Third Party WheelingThird Party Wheeling
Meter(Gen)
Less than 1MW installed capacity and zero export at all times
Category 1: less than 350kW exportCategory 2: greater than 350kW export
Process and resource interface for key stages
Process and System to cater for multiple access points
Physical connection established
Application Evaluation
Customer Quotation and Contracting
Key StagesKey Stages
Monthly Reconcilliation of Account
Customer Relationship Management
Call Centers
Walk in Centers
GAU
Energy AdvisorsApplication Investigation and Engineering requirements assessment
Budget Quotation for connection
Connection and Use of System Agreement
Establishment of new supply agreement
Process Discrimination for <350kW
Process Discrimination for >350kW
Licensing and power purchase agreement applications
Validation / PPA approval
Upfront Costs
Project Management & Construction of POC
• DOE Application• IDM RE application• Self Gen Application
Engagement with Industry / Municipalities
• Engagement with SABS on regulation of NRS 097 -2 standards, NERSA with respect to licensing, and DOE with the FIT’s
• Establish process for IDM renewable program integration
• Establish process used by large Munics and Metros
• Establish process for roll out SMG by DOE
• Integration with SALGA and AMEU
Technical Requirements
• Technical Planning guideline for connection available
• Resource and operational execution challenge
• NRS 097 – 2 complete and implementable
• Operational change management – DX (Wires) system integration
• Resource and training requirements
• Certification process and contractor accreditation
• Pilot sites for billing reconciliation
• Billing system adequate for pricing policy
• Update of Embedded Generation Standard
• Purchase Contract settlement
• Single Buyers Office integration – Budget management and monthly settlements
• Metering technology available
• AMI integration
• SPU application only technically possible but with system limitations
• PPU application not possible currently