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National Electricity Grid Code
October 2009
NATIONAL ELECTRICITY
GRID CODE
REPUBLIC OF GHANA
OCTOBER 2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART A:
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1.
PREAMBLE
Purpose and scope of the National Electricity Grid Code
Scope of the NITS
Structure of the Grid Code
SECTION 2.
ABBREVIATIONS
SECTION 3.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MAIN ACTORS
Background
Roles of main actors
Compliance with laws and industry standards
Responsibilities of the ETU
Responsibilities of a NITS Asset Owner
Responsibilities of Wholesale Supplier
10
Responsibilities of Distribution Company or Bulk Customer
11
Responsibilities of the ETC
11
Other Responsibilities of a Grid Participant
12
SECTION 4.
TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS AND EXEMPTIONS
13
Background
13
Purpose and scope
13
Configuration of equipment and installations
13
Service performance standard during transition period
15
Management systems
15
Capacity building (Human Resource Development)
15
Existing contracts
15
SECTION 5.
MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE OF GRID CODE AND NITS
17
Scope
17
Conduct of ETU
17
ETC
18
Mandate of ETC
18
Composition, officers and tenure of COC
19
Meetings of COC
19
Revision of Grid Code
20
Complaints and disputes
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PART B:
CONDITIONS OF TRANSMISSION LICENCE
23
SECTION 6.
TRANSPARENCY & NON-DISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS
24
Background, purpose and scope
24
Publication of procedures
24
Equal application of the Grid Code
24
Transparency criteria
25
Delegation and Outsourcing of functions
25
Exercise of discretion by the ETU and other officials
26
Charges for NITS services
26
SECTION 7
PLANNING S UB-CODE
27
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Grid planning responsibility
27
Grid Development Plan
28
Grid planning criteria
28
Grid Planning Studies
29
Grid Planning Data
30
SECTION 8.
CONNECTION SUB-C ODE
31
31
Principles
31
Obligations and Responsibilities
32
Obligation of the ETU
32
Obligation of NITS Asset Owner
33
Obligation of Wholesale Supplier
34
Obligation of Distribution Company and Bulk Customer
35
Telecommunications Requirements for monitoring and control
36
SCADA System for monitoring and control
36
Requirements for new NITS connection
36
Requirements for modification of existing NITS connection
37
Grid Impact Studies
38
Application for new connection or modification
38
Processing of application for a new connection or modification
39
Data Registration
40
Stages of data registration
40
Data forms
41
Submittals prior to the Commissioning Date
41
Commissioning
42
Procedure for Commissioning of equipment and connection to the NITS
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Requirement to inspect and test equipment during commissioning
42
Coordination during commissioning
43
Commissioning program
43
Commissioning Tests
44
Electrical Diagram Requirements
45
Preparation of Electrical Diagram
46
Changes to Electrical Diagrams
46
Validity of Electrical Diagrams
46
Inspection and testing
47
Right of entry and inspection
47
Right of testing
48
Compliance with connection requirements by a Wholesale Supplier
50
Routine testing of protection equipment by Grid Participants
51
Tests by Grid Participants of own plant requiring changes to normal operation
52
Tests of Generating Units
53
Power System Tests
54
Disconnection and Reconnection
55
Voluntary Disconnection
55
Decommissioning Procedures
55
Involuntary Disconnection
56
Disconnection to implement regulatory order
56
Obligation to reconnect
57
PART C:
RULES OF PRACTICE
58
SECTION 9
OPERATIONS SUB -CODE
59
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Operational planning and management
59
Operations Planning Criteria
60
General principles
60
Generation Management
60
Voltage Management
60
Time and Frequency Management
61
Interchange Management
61
Operating reserves criteria
61
Types of reserves
61
Determination and allocation of operating reserves
62
System voltage and reactive power criteria
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Co-ordination of reactive power compensation
63
Basic reactive power compensation
64
Supplementary reactive power compensation
65
Compliance of generating plants with instructions
65
Transmission operations planning
66
Power system operating states
66
Normal State
66
Alert State
67
Emergency State
68
Extreme State
68
Restorative State
69
Power system operation criteria
69
Power system frequency control
70
Power system voltage control
71
Protection co-ordination
72
Appointment of agents and authorised communications
73
Demand management
74
Automatic Frequency Load Shedding (AFLS)
74
Demand management in an Emergency Operating State
75
Ancillary services
75
Standards for ancillary services
76
Spinning reserves
76
Non-spinning reserves
76
Voltage and reactive power control
77
Black start capability
77
Dispatch, monitoring and testing of ancillary services
78
Ancillary Services Agreement
79
Power system restoration
80
Restoration Plan
80
Restoration Process
81
Outage/maintenance planning
82
General
82
Requirements and exceptions to prior approval for outages
83
Responsibility for preparation of outage plans
84
Outage planning process
85
Outage/maintenance coordination
86
Restoration or return of equipment into service
87
Outage records and reporting
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Equipment testing
88
Equipment identification and nomenclature
89
Communication systems and facilities
90
ETU Communication Procedures
91
Guidelines and requirements for notification
91
Notification of planned ETU operations
92
Notification of Grid Participant operations
92
Notification of Alert conditions and events
92
Reporting of emergency, automatic or unplanned ETU operations
93
Routine monthly reporting
94
Quarterly and Annual reports
94
Event and disturbance recording
94
Disturbance monitoring requirements
95
Monitored data
96
Required Locations of recorders
96
Incident and fault reporting
96
General
96
Reporting of significant incident by Grid Participant
96
Reporting of significant incidents by the ETU
97
Guidelines for written reports
97
Investigation of incidents
98
Investigation of significant incidents
98
SECTION 10.
SCHEDULING AND D ISPATCH SUB-CODE
100
Background and scope
100
Demand Forecast
100
Generation scheduling and dispatch
101
Purpose
101
101
Responsibilities of NITS Asset Owners
102
Responsibilities of Wholesale Suppliers
102
Responsibilities of Distribution Companies, Bulk Customers and other off-takers
103
Demand forecast process
103
Generation margin
104
Scheduling and dispatch criteria
105
Scheduling and dispatch data
105
Merit order operation
106
Merit Order Table
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Generation scheduling procedure
108
Preparation of the Generation Schedule
109
Adjustments to Generation Schedule
110
Issuing of Generation Schedule
111
Dispatch Instructions
111
Instruction to Wholesale Suppliers
114
Instruction to Distribution Companies and Bulk Customers
114
Reactive power dispatch
115
System emergency conditions
116
SECTION 11. SAFETY SUB-CODE
117
117
Preparation of Safety Rules
117
General principles for safety coordination
118
Safety coordination procedure
119
Isolation and grounding principles
121
Authorization of testing
122
PART D:
SECTION 12
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
BENCHMARKS AND INDICES FOR STANDARDS OF SUPPLY:
123
RELIABILITY AND QUALITY
124
124
Standards for power quality and reliability
125
Voltage
125
Voltage limits during Normal State
126
Voltage limits during Alert State
126
Voltage limits during Emergency State
126
Voltage unbalance
126
Voltage harmonics
126
Voltage flicker
127
Reactive power and power factor
127
System frequency limits
127
Load shedding scheme
128
Protection relays
128
Monitoring and reporting of NITS performance
129
Reliability performance indices
130
Quality performance indices - Voltage
131
Quality performance indices - Frequency
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Efficiency performance indices
131
Event inclusions and exclusions for performance reporting
132
Equipment loading reporting
132
SECTION 13.
133
METERING SUB -CODE
Background
133
General metering principles
133
Metering facility
135
Use of meters
136
Metering facility equipment standards
136
Voltage Transformers
136
Current transformers
137
Meters
137
Integrating Pulse Recorders
138
WAPP Interconnections
138
Metering Register
139
Metering equipment testing and maintenance
139
Instrument transformer testing
139
Meter testing and calibration
139
Request for tests
140
Maintenance of metering equipment
140
Metering equipment security
141
Meter reading and metering data
141
Electronic data transfer capability
142
On-Site meter reading
142
Billing and settlement procedure
142
Settlement audit procedure
142
Allocation of audit cost
142
Audit results
143
Audit appeals
143
Confidentiality
143
SECTION 14.
INFORMATION & DATA EXCHANGE AND D ISCLOSURE MANUAL
144
Background, Purpose and Scope
144
Information exchange interface
144
General principles for implementation of information and data exchange
145
Information exchange between Grid Participants
145
Provision of Information to the ETU
145
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Planning information
146
Network information exchange
147
Operational communication and data retention requirements
147
Telephone/fax
148
Computer Equipment
148
File Transfers
148
SCADA infrastructure
149
Time standard
149
Data retention and archiving
149
Generating plant performance data
150
Distribution Company and Bulk Customer performance data
150
NITS performance data
151
Events reporting
152
Confidentiality obligations
152
Exceptions
153
Disclosure of confidential information
154
PART E: DEFINITIONS
155
PART F: TECHNICAL SCHEDULES
172
Technical Schedule TS A: AFLS Philosophy
174
Technical Schedule TS C: Offences and Penalties
176
Technical Schedule TS D: Capability and Availability Declaration
179
Technical Schedule TS E:
Voltage Limits
180
Technical Schedule TS F:
Frequency Limits
181
Technical Schedule TS G:
Power Factor and Reactive Power Limits
182
Technical Schedule TS L:
Limits for Operating Parameters
183
Technical Schedule TS M:
Accuracy Classes of Metering Equipment
184
Technical Schedule TS O:
Standard Planning Data
185
Technical Schedule TS P:
Detailed Planning Data
190
Technical Schedule TS R:
Technical Schedule TS S:
NITS Performance Report

Security Requirement
Technical Schedule TS T: Timetable for Data & Information Submissions
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Part A:
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General Provisions
Section 1.
PREAMBLE
Purpose and scope of the National Grid Code

Art 1.00
The National Electricity Grid Code of Ghana referred to in this document as the Grid Code,
establishes the requirements, procedures, practices and standards that govern the development, operation,
maintenance and use of the high voltage transmission system in Ghana. The purpose of the Grid Code
is to ensure that the NITS provides fair, transparent, non-discriminatory, safe, reliable, secure and cost
efficient delivery of electrical energy.
Art 1.01
This Grid Code is issued by the Energy Commission and it is based on the provisions of sections
24, 27 and 28 of the Energy Commission Act, 1997 (Act 541) that work together to ensure the coordinated
operation of the high voltage transmission system within Ghana.
Art 1.02
The Grid Code describes the responsibilities and obligations associated with all the functions
involved in the supply, transmission and delivery of bulk electric power and energy over the NITS
including the functions of the ETU, a NITS Asset Owner, a Wholesale Supplier, a Distribution Company
and a Bulk Customer.
Scope of the NITS

Art 1.03
In accordance with the Act, the Energy Commission has determined that the NITS shall comprise
all electricity plant and equipment within the borders of Ghana that function or are operated at
any voltage higher than 36 kV as well as any associated feeder or supply equipment that are for
shared or common use.
Art 1.04
Accordingly the operational boundary of the NITS includes

(a) the high voltage terminal of a step-up transformer at a generating station,
(b) all transmission lines, and
(c) substation equipment up to either the step-down transformer of a single-user sub-station or
the last shared-use feeder equipment.
For the avoidance of doubt the term NITS incorporates all equipment which form part of the national
interconnected transmission system irrespective of ownership or whether it is dedicated to the service
of an entity.
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Structure of the Grid Code

Art 1.05
The provisions of the Grid Code have been crafted from a functional rather than an organizational
perspective, so that they will remain relevant and applicable as the power industry is progressively
reformed.
Art 1.06
The following provisions of Act 541 define the three legal instruments required for the regulation
of the NITS:
(a) Section 24 Conditions of Transmission Licence;
(b)Section 27 Standards of Performance for Public Utilities; and
(c) Section 28 Technical and Operational Rules of Practice.
Art 1.07
The Parts of the Grid Code are generally organized according to the legal instruments by which
they are to be implemented.

Art 1.08
Part A of the Grid Code covers those provisions that are common to all the three legal instruments.
This Part, the General Provisions, contains a definition of roles, responsibilities, terminology, exemptions
and transitional measures as well as arrangements for the governance and management of the Grid
Code.
Art 1.09
Part B of the Grid Code defines the Conditions of Transmission Licence. This Part contains the
sub-codes that deal with planning responsibility, connection arrangements, rights and the requirements
for transparency and non-discrimination.
Art 1.10
Part C, the Rules of Practice, details the arrangements for system operations, scheduling and
safety.
Art 1.11
Part D, the Standards of Performance, states the indicators and benchmarks for quality and
reliability of supply. It also contains the sub-code for metering which describes the applicable standards
and installation arrangements for metering.
Art 1.12
Part E, the Definitions, provides meanings and definitions for special words and technical terms
used in the text to bring out the meanings in the context that they have been used in the Grid Code
Art 1.13
.Part F, the Technical Schedules, contains detailed technical information relevant for the
implementation of the Grid Code to guide the operation of the NITS.

Art 1.14
Despite the separation, the different Parts of the Grid Code are intended to be consistent and
complementary for the satisfactory delivery of transmission services.

Art 1.15
Nothing in this Grid Code precludes the application of evolving technologies and processes as
they become available.

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Section 2.
ABBREVIATIONS
AFLC ........................... Automatic Frequency Load Control

AFLS ........................... Automatic Frequency Load Shedding
AGC ............................ Automatic Generation Control
AVR ............................. Automatic Voltage Regulation
BC ................................ Bulk Customer
BST .............................. Bulk Supply Tariff
COC ............................ Compliance and Oversight Committee
CT ................................ Current Transformer
ECOWAS .................... Economic Community of West African States
ECG ............................ Electricity Company of Ghana
EMS...Energy Management System
EPA ............................. Environmental Protection Agency
ETCElectricity Technical Committee
ETU ............................. Electricity Transmission Utility
GoG ............................ Government of Ghana
GPS ............................. Global Positioning System
GWh ............................ Gigawatt-hour or one billion (109) watt-hours of energy

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IEC .............................. International Electro-technical Committee

ISOIndependent System Operator
ITU .............................. International Telecommunication Union
kVar........ Kilovar, or one thousand volt-amperes of reactive power
kW ............................... Kilowatt or one thousand watts of active electric power
kWh ............................. Kilowatt-hour or one thousand watt-hours of electrical energy
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MVar ............................ Megavar, one million volt-amperes of reactive electric power
MW ..Megawatt, one million watts of active electric power
NED ............................ Northern Electricity Department of the VRA
NEP ............................. National Electrification Programme
NITS ............................ National Interconnected Transmission System
PURC .......................... Public Utilities Regulatory Commission
SCADA..... Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
TICo ............................ Takoradi International Company
VAR ............................. Volt Amperes Reactive
VRA ............................. Volta River Authority
WAPP .......................... West Africa Power Pool

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Section 3.
RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MAIN ACTORS
Background
Art 3.00
The open-access transmission service that is envisaged for the NITS in Ghana requires extensive
coordination of the roles and responsibilities of the several actors to successfully deliver the required
service.
Roles of main actors

Art 3.01
The ETU is the exclusive and independent operator of all transmission assets irrespective of
ownership and shall play the central role in respect of activities related to the NITS. The ETU shall
operate the system to offer fair, transparent and non-discriminatory services of prescribed standards and
quality to all qualified entities.
Art 3.02
The ETC of the Energy Commission shall have the mandate to oversee the activities and decisions
of the ETU towards ensuring the attainment of the objectives of the NITS.
Art 3.03
A NITS Asset Owner shall design, construct, own and maintain the transmission assets which
will be used in providing transmission services.

Art 3.04
A Wholesale Supplier shall construct, maintain and operate power plants in accordance with the
instructions of the ETU to provide supply through the NITS to consumers.

Art 3.05
A Distribution Company or Bulk Customer who wishes to receive power from the NITS shall
design, construct and operate its network connected to the NITS in accordance with prescribed standards
and in accordance with the instructions of the ETU.
Art 3.06
A Grid Participant who may wish to interconnect the NITS to the electricity networks of
neighbouring countries in the WAPP shall do so in accordance with the provisions of this Grid Code, the
ECOWAS Energy Protocol and the WAPP Operation Manual.
Compliance with laws and industry standards

Art 3.07
The ETU and all Grid Participants shall comply with all relevant laws, the requirements of the
Grid Code, permits, Prudent Utility Practice and applicable international standards.

Art 3.08
The ETU shall operate the NITS to provide services in accordance with the Performance and
Reliability Standards of the Grid Code. The ETUs responsibilities in this regard shall include:
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(a)
the operation of all NITS equipment, installations and facilities in accordance with the
operation instructions and guidelines for the respective equipment or in accordance with
Prudent Utility Practices;
(b)
the provision of open, fair and non-discriminatory access and connection to the NITS for
all licensed or permitted Grid Participants, in accordance with the regulations and provisions
of the Grid Code;
(c)
the performance of all the planning functions related to the NITS;
(d)
making the necessary recommendations for transmission expansion projects to adequately

meet the forecast requirements for demand growth, potential generation additions and
customer reliability standards;
(e)
the scheduling of sufficient generation capacity to meet forecast demand in accordance

with merit order principles and carrying out real-time operations, dispatching and controlling
the output of generating units to ensure reliable and economic operation of the NITS;
(f)
the control and operation of the NITS to ensure security of the network within its technical
limits and in accordance with the provisions of the Grid Code;
(g)
undertaking outage planning and coordinating maintenance activities of all equipment and
facilities that will or are likely to impact on the reliability of the NITS;
(h)
the planning, development, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of

adequate central SCADA/EMS system together with any necessary associated backup
systems, telecommunication systems and the coordination of their expansion and upgrade;
(i)
the planning, development, installation and maintenance of Remote Terminal Units at

transmission substations and generating stations and the coordination of their upgrade;
(j)
investigation and review of each major power system operational incident and the issuance
of the relevant reports;
(k)
provision, installation, operation and maintenance of the main revenue metering system of
the NITS;
(l)
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(m) the real-time monitoring and recording of electric power and energy balance and the
performance of the accounting and billing function for NITS supply and services;
(n)
the coordination of operations and liaising with WAPP interconnected utilities and the
WAPP General Secretariat to carry out studies and analyses to ensure reliable operation of
the WAPP;
(o)
the development of the System Operational Manual and Safety Rules for coordinated and
safe operation of the NITS; and
(p)
Art 3.09
supervising and ensuring adherence to Safety Rules by all Grid Participants.
The ETU shall collect information and statistics, publish reports and disseminate information
relating to the performance of the NITS.

Art 3.10
The ETU shall operate the NITS efficiently in accordance with the Grid Code.
Art 3.11
The ETU shall liaise with other bodies within Ghana that have regulatory functions with respect
to the power industry in order to ensure consistent and effective development and application of the
Grid Code.
Responsibilities of a NITS Asset Owner

Art 3.12
Each NITS Asset Owner shall be responsible for:

(a) concluding with the ETU an Asset Vesting Agreement that delegates all authority to the
ETU for granting and controlling of connections to the Asset Owners facilities in the interest
of facilitating open, fair and non-discriminatory access to the transmission assets by other
Grid Participants;
(b) the design, installation and maintenance of its transmission equipment to meet system
performance and reliability requirements;
(c) the design, installation and maintenance of its protection system to ensure timely
disconnection of faulted facilities and equipment;
(d) execution of the operating instructions of the ETU with respect to system operational limits
and performance standards;
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(e) ensuring cooperation with the ETU and other Grid Participants in the discharge of system
security responsibilities; and
(f) the provision of accurate and timely data and information to the ETU.
Responsibilities of Wholesale Supplier

Art 3.13
Each Wholesale Supplier shall carry out its responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of
the Grid Code, particularly the Rules of Practice segment.

Art 3.14
A Wholesale Supplier shall be responsible for:

(a) the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of its plant and equipment to meet
the requirements of the Connection Sub-code and other relevant regulations;
(b) compliance at all times with applicable requirements and conditions of connection for
generating units in accordance with the Connection Agreement with the ETU and in
consultation with any relevant NITS Asset Owner, where necessary;
(c) providing the ETU with information on available capacities and operating constraints of its
generating units to facilitate dispatch under all power system operating states;
(d) the development of maintenance plans for its equipment and the provision of necessary
information to the ETU for outage planning and maintenance coordination;
(e) the operation of its plant and equipment in accordance with the dispatch instructions of the
ETU to meet system performance and reliability requirements and in a manner that is consistent
with the reliable operation of the NITS; and
(f) the provision of accurate and timely data, information and reports to the ETU.
Responsibilities of Distribution Company or Bulk Customer

Art 3.15
A Distribution Company or Bulk Customer shall be responsible for:

(a) the operation of its distribution network or facilities connected to the NITS to ensure safe
and reliable operation in accordance to the requisite performance and reliability standards;
(b) the execution of the operating instructions and directives of the ETU in a manner that is
consistent with the reliable operation of the NITS;
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(c) ensuring that its network and operations do not degrade the performance of the NITS and
take the necessary measures to promptly remedy any degradation; and
(d) the procurement and deployment of adequate reactive power compensation and all other
devices to meet its obligations under the Grid Code.
Responsibilities of the ETC

Art 3.16
The responsibilities of the ETC are to:

(a) supervise the ETU in the implementation of all its functions and oversee all operations,
activities and transactions on the NITS with the goal of ascertaining compliance with the
Grid Code;
(b) ensure the effective and consistent application of the rules and standards in the Grid Code;
(c) approve Non-compliance Listing and associated Compliance Plans compiled by the ETU
in accordance with Article 4.02;
(d) issue guidance on the interpretation and implementation of the Grid Code;
(e) establish procedures for dispute resolution concerning the provisions of the Grid Code and
the use of the NITS;
(f) consider changes to the Grid Code in order to achieve sector objectives and goals; and
(g) perform any other function conferred on it by the Grid Code.
Other Responsibilities of a Grid Participant

Art 3.17
Every Grid Participant that intends to establish and connect to the NITS any new or modified
equipment or network that it owns, operates or controls shall liaise with the ETU and the NITS Asset
Owner, and obtain the required approval from the Commission.
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Section 4.
TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS AND EXEMPTIONS
Background
Art 4.00
The provisions of the Grid Code require facilities to be equipped in accordance with the relevant
standards and the Connection Agreement prior to their connection to the NITS. Services are also to be
provided by the Grid Participants to meet the relevant performance standards. These service and reliability
standards depend upon equipment configurations that incorporate system redundancies for effective
operations. It is recognized that some of the facilities currently in operation do not meet all the required
criteria and need to be accommodated in the initial period. Furthermore, the management systems and
the human resources of the ETU need to be developed over a period of time. Transitional arrangements
and exemptions are therefore needed in a number of instances.
Purpose and scope

Art 4.01
This section of the Grid Code makes recommendations for a transition period. These
recommendations include temporary reliefs, relaxation of standards and capacity building in response to
changes in roles, obligations and responsibilities. It provides the rationale and suggests the duration of
any reliefs, relaxations or exemptions.
Configuration of equipment and installations

Art 4.02
Non-compliance Listing of all assets and connected facilities indicating the specific technical
characteristics which do not comply with the Grid Code shall be prepared by all Asset Owners and Grid
Participants, and compiled by the ETU within three months of the coming into force of the Grid Code.
Art 4.03 A transitional period for compliance shall commence after the compilation of the Non-compliance
Listings by the ETU and approval by the ETC.
Art 4.04
NITS Facilities: All equipment and facilities that are in operation within the NITS at the time of
coming into effect of this Grid Code shall be accepted and operated as part of the NITS during a
transitional period which shall not exceed thirty months, provided that, the deficiency has been identified
and included in the Non-compliance Listing. Each equipment and facility not included in the Noncompliance Listing shall be deemed to be fully compliant.
Art 4.05
Generation Facilities: All generation equipment and facilities that are in operation within the
Ghana Grid at the time of coming into force of this Grid Code shall, despite any deficiency or noncompliance with the Grid Code, continue to operate during a transitional period which shall not exceed
thirty-six months, provided that the deficiency has been identified and included in the Non-compliance
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Listing. Each equipment and facility not included in the Non-compliance Listing shall be deemed to be
fully compliant.
Art 4.06
Off-taker Facilities: All user facilities that are connected to and inject or receive power from the
NITS at the time of coming into force of this Grid Code shall, despite any deficiency or non-compliance
with the Grid Code, continue to operate during a transitional period which shall not exceed thirty
months, provided that the deficiency has been identified and included in the Non-compliance Listing.
Each equipment and facility not included in the Non-compliance Listing shall be deemed to be fully
compliant.
Art 4.07
Every Grid Participant, in consultation with the ETU, shall prepare Compliance Plans for the
upgrade of their respective affected off-taker facilities, and the ETU shall prepare Compliance Plans
for the upgrade of each affected NITS Node or NITS facility to make them fully compliant within a
reasonable period and, in any case, not exceeding the transition period allowed for that category.
Art 4.08
The ETU shall present all such Compliance Plans to the ETC for acceptance and approval within
a period of nine months after the coming into force of the Grid Code and thereupon confirm to the
respective NITS Asset Owners and Grid Participants their obligations and accepted time-frame to remedy
the identified non-compliance and/or deficiencies.
Art 4.09
The non-compliance and/or deficiencies identified for each listed asset or node shall for all other
purposes of the Grid Code be deemed to be fully compliant during the transition period.
Art 4.10
During such part of the transitional period as has been accepted by the ETC for implementation
of remedial action on that non-compliant asset or node, no Grid Participant may be disconnected or
denied service on the basis of that deficiency or non-compliance which has been identified and included
in the Non-compliance Listing.
Service performance standard during transition period

Art 4.11
Prior to the completion of the upgrade of any NITS node or facility that was declared to be non-
compliant, the performance benchmarks for only those services affected by the recorded deficiency shall
not be applicable.
Management systems
Art 4.12
The application of the procedures prescribed in this Grid Code for generation dispatch may be
deferred with the consent of the ETC until the associated commercial arrangements and corresponding
energy accounting, billing and settlement instruments of the Wholesale Electricity Market are finalised.
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Art 4.13
Enforcement of the procedures for maintenance and outage planning may be deferred by up to
nine months with the consent of the ETC to enable Grid Participants and the ETU complete administrative
arrangements for introduction of the procedures.
Capacity building (Human Resource Development)

Art 4.14
The ETU shall employ, train, suitably equip and maintain an adequate workforce that is qualified
and competent in transmission planning, dispatch economics, maintenance scheduling and performance
monitoring as well as commissioning and testing of grid components to enable it perform its functions.
Existing contracts
Art 4.15 Each contract in respect of transmission services entered into by the VRA and existing at the
commencement of this Grid Code shall continue in force unless the contract is revoked or amended by
agreement.
Art 4.16
The ETU shall have responsibility for transmission services required under an existing contract
when the Grid Code comes into effect.

Art 4.17
The PURC shall determine the charges payable to the ETU for the transmission services rendered
by the ETU.
Art 4.18
The Grid Code shall apply to all such existing contracts insofar as the Grid Code does not impair
the obligations arising from the existing contract.

Art 4.19
The ETU shall endeavour to negotiate for new or amended contracts which shall conform to all
the provisions of the Grid Code in order to attain uniform and non-discriminatory implementation of
this Grid Code.
Art 4.20
The ETU shall not enter into a new contract or extend any existing contract that is not in accordance
with the Grid Code.
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Section 5.
MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANACE OF GRID CODE AND NITS
Scope
Art 5.00
This section defines the arrangements for the management and governance of the provision of
NITS services and for the implementation of the Grid Code.
Conduct of ETU
Art 5.01
The ETU which has been given the exclusive mandate to operate the NITS shall be responsible
for the good governance and management of the NITS in accordance with the Grid Code and guided at
all times by generally accepted best practices for an ISO.
Art 5.02
The ETU shall not accept any advice, directions or instructions that may have the effect of
subverting the fundamental principles of fairness, transparency, non-discrimination and open access in
the governance and management of the NITS.
Art 5.03
The ETU, as the ISO of the NITS, shall neither act nor be considered as a Grid Participant in the
NITS.
Art 5.04
The activities of the ETU shall be open for review by any interested Grid Participant.
Art 5.05
The ETU shall be accountable to the ETC of the Energy Commission for the performance of the
NITS and compliance with the letter, spirit and intent of the Grid Code.
Art 5.06
A Grid Participant shall be a legal entity having a valid Connection Agreement with the ETU for
the purposes of :
(a) constructing, owning and providing NITS infrastructure or ancillary services;
(b) injecting, wheeling, or off-taking power for its own use or for retail; or,
(c) exchanging power either with the electricity networks of neighbouring countries or within
the WAPP.
ETC
Art 5.07 The primary purpose of the ETC with regard to the operation of the NITS shall be to ascertain
compliance with the Grid Code and to advise the agencies responsible for operating and regulating the
NITS accordingly. The ETC shall also be a forum for ensuring effective collaboration and harmony
among Grid Participants.
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Mandate of ETC
Art 5.08 The ETC shall oversee all technical operations, activities and transactions of Grid Participants on
the NITS and also supervise the performance of all the functions of the ETU towards ensuring the
fulfilment of its role as an ISO as required under the Grid Code.
Art 5.09
The ETC shall have the mandate to

(a)
review and assess on a regular basis the following:

i)
performance of the ETU and the NITS,
ii)
compliance with rules and regulations by ETU and Grid Participants,
iii) fairness and non-discrimination in all operational activities;

(b)
consider, investigate, assess and advise the ETU, the PURC or the Energy Commission as
appropriate on the following issues:
i)
possible unacceptable behaviour of Grid Participants or Users,
ii)
proposals for the revision of the Grid Code, procedures, practices, rules or regulations
covering the NITS,
iii) NITS development strategies and plans,

iv) NITS Standards of Performance and penalties, and
v)
(c)
(d)
any NITS related complaints;
audit, approve or affirm as relevant the following:

i)
Non-compliance Listing, Compliance Plans and remedial programs, and
ii)
data archiving systems of Grid Participants and the ETU; and
establish procedures for the resolution of disputes among Grid Participants.
Composition, officers and tenure of COC

Art 5.10
There shall be a COC appointed by the Board of the Energy Commission to assist the ETC in the
discharge of its oversight responsibility with respect to the NITS.

Art 5.11
The COC shall comprise the following persons knowledgeable in the electricity supply industry:
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(a) three representatives of Grid Participants, one each from the categories of Wholesale
Suppliers, Distribution Companies and Bulk Customers;
(b) the Chief Executive Officer of the ETU;
(c) one representative of the PURC;
(d) one representative of the Energy Commission; and
(e) three independent and unaffiliated persons with technical expertise in generation, transmission
and distribution operations who shall be appointed in consultation with the PURC.
Art 5.12
Members of the COC, except the Chief Executive of the ETU, shall hold office for a two-year
term subject to re-appointment or re-nomination.

Art 5.13
The Board of the Energy Commission shall appoint a chairperson from amongst the members of
COC.
Art 5.14
The Chief Executive Officer of the ETU shall be the Secretary to the COC.
Art 5.15
The ETU shall house the COC Secretariat and provide all administrative and secretarial personnel,
logistics and support.

Art 5.16
The Chairperson shall chair all meetings of the COC and the Secretary shall be responsible for
preparing and keeping accurate records of all meetings.
Meetings of COC
Art 5.17
The COC shall meet at least once every quarter.
Art 5.18
The ETU shall prepare every quarter and submit for the review of the COC, the performance
report of the NITS. The quarterly performance report shall be submitted to the COC and the ETC
within 14 days after the end of the quarter. In addition to the review of the NITS performance report,
the COC may consider other outstanding matters provided these matters have been placed on the
agenda .
Art 5.19
At each meeting only matters on the approved agenda shall be discussed or considered and
decisions shall be only made by the approval or rejection of the written resolutions that accompanied the
agenda and were distributed prior to the meeting. Neither a written resolution that was not previously
circulated with the agenda nor a verbal resolution shall be considered or passed as a decision of the
meeting.
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Art 5.20
Unless otherwise persuaded, the agenda for each meeting shall include all items requested by a
Grid Participant to be on the agenda and in respect of which the Grid Participant has submitted a written
memorandum.
Art 5.21
The Secretary shall prepare the agenda for each meeting in consultation with the Chairperson
and convene meetings on the dates and the times agreed with the Chairperson.
Art 5.22
There shall be a written memorandum for each item on the agenda else the agenda item shall be
struck-off by the Chairperson without further consideration of the matter.

Art 5.23
The Chairperson of the COC shall submit to the ETC quarterly reports on the activities of the
COC within six weeks after the end of the quarter.
Revision of Grid Code

Art 5.24
Proposals for the revision of any provision of the Grid Code may be made by any Grid Participant
or the ETU, the Proposer.

Art 5.25
All proposals for Grid Code revisions shall be in writing and shall be sent to the Energy Commission
with a copy to the ETU.

Art 5.26
The Energy Commission shall receive, register and acknowledge all submissions and pass on the
proposals to the Secretariat of the ETC located at the Energy Commission.

Art 5.27 The Secretariat of the ETC shall notify all Grid Participants and the ETU of all such proposals
and make copies accessible to them either over the internet or through other appropriate means.
Art 5.28
The ETU shall within three months of its receipt of a revision proposal, provide the ETC and the
Proposer with its views, comments and advice on each proposal.

Art 5.29
The ETC shall consider each revision proposal at the next regular meeting and make
recommendations which shall be forwarded to the Energy Commission.

Art 5.30
The Energy Commission shall consider the submissions of the Proposer, the ETU and the ETC
and advise all the parties of its decision with full and written justifications.
Complaints and disputes

Art 5.31
Any Grid Participant may lodge a complaint in writing with the ETC Secretariat where it believes
that the rules, regulations or procedures of the Grid Code are not operating fairly.
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Art 5.32
A Grid Participant may also lodge a complaint where it believes that the ETU or a Grid Participant
is not acting in accordance with the Grid Code.

Art 5.33
The ETC Secretariat shall receive, register and acknowledge all complaints.
Art 5.34
The ETC Secretariat shall promptly notify the relevant parties to the complaint, the ETU and the
ETC of the receipt of such a complaint and make copies of the complaint accessible to them either over
the internet or through other appropriate means.
Art 5.35
All affected parties shall, within three months of their receipt of a complaint, provide the
complainant, the ETU and the ETC with their views, comments and responses to the complaint.
Art 5.36 The ETC shall consider each complaint at the next regular meeting and in accordance with its
procedures for dispute resolution make recommendations to the parties for the amicable resolution of
the complaint or dispute.
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Section 6.
TRANSPARENCY & NON-DISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Art 6.00
This section defines the requirements and actions which will inter alia provide transparent, open
and non-discriminatory access to the NITS for use by Wholesale Suppliers, Distribution Companies,
Bulk Customers and any other duly licensed or permitted entity for whom open-access is to be provided.
Publication of procedures
Art 6.01
The ETU shall develop and publish in detail all the requirements, qualifications and administrative
procedures to be fulfilled or followed by those seeking to be provided services by the ETU.

Art 6.02
The requirements shall include all technical standards for connection equipment, communication,
operating parameters and performance benchmarks for service provision.

Art 6.03
The qualifications shall include all legal, financial and technical qualifications to be fulfilled.
Art 6.04 The administrative procedures shall include all administrative, financial, technical and any other
procedures to be followed prior to the commissioning of the connection as well as the obligations of the
Grid Participant for the continued operation of the connection.
Art 6.05
The ETU shall make readily available to the public copies of the Grid Code and all related
publications upon the payment of a published fee.
Equal application of the Grid Code

Art 6.06
This Grid Code shall be equally and uniformly applied to all entities. All conditions and situations
that are similar shall also receive consistent and equitable treatment.
Transparency criteria
Art 6.07
The ETU shall conduct all its affairs as an ISO that follows well publicised rules, regulations and
procedures that are known to all interested parties such that all its actions are predictable and in accordance
with the Grid Code.
Art 6.08 There shall be transparency in all ETU decisions, procedures, application of rules, regulations
and charges of the ETU regarding participation in the development of the NITS, connections to the
NITS, utilisation of NITS services, allocation of resources and costs of service provision.
Art 6.09
To ensure transparency regarding access, use and operation of the NITS only fees and charges
that have previously been published by the ETU may be levied on applicants or Grid Participants and the
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dispatch of generating plants shall follow strictly the procedures prescribed in the Scheduling and Dispatch
Sub-Code.
Art 6.10
The primary function of the ETC is ensuring transparency, consistency and fairness for all Grid
Participants, in which regard, the ETC may demand and consider justifications and explanations for the
ETUs actions and decisions and may direct the review or revision of any ETU action or decision.
Art 6.11
In furtherance of the transparency objective, the following rules shall apply to the performance
of the functions of the ETC:

(a) the agenda for meetings of the ETC shall reflect the priorities of all the stakeholders and
shall be announced and made public well in advance;
(b) the dates and places of meetings shall be announced;
(c) any interested Grid Participant shall be allowed to be physically present at any meeting
(except when discussing individuals or appointments) to observe the proceedings where
decisions are taken; and
(d) the minutes of meetings and documentation shall be published within 10 working days.
Delegation and Outsourcing of functions

Art 6.12
The ETU may delegate or contract the functions associated with performance monitoring and
merit-order dispatch to independent companies or persons provided they are not likely to have a conflict
of interest towards entrenching a non-discriminatory, fair and competitive environment.
Art 6.13
The ETU shall only delegate or contract independent parties for the performance of any of those
other functions that could influence the nature of open access and competition within the NITS.
Art 6.14
The ETU may contract or delegate to a Grid Participant any technical function that does not
influence the outcome of the competitive environment.
Exercise of discretion by the ETU and other officials

Art 6.15
The ETU or any other person shall not make a decision that is inconsistent with the Grid Code in
respect of the usage or provision of services from the NITS.

Art 6.16
The ETU may use its discretion and good judgment in making decisions on any matter on which
this Grid Code does not contain complete or adequate stipulations. The exercise of any discretionary
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powers or judgment shall however be fully justified by providing in writing at the same time that such
decision is issued, corresponding principled arguments and rationale for the decision.
Art 6.17
The principles and rationale for any discretion exercised or judgement issued by the ETU shall be
published and made available to any person upon request.

Art 6.18
Any person who believes that a discretionary decision taken by the ETU is either inconsistent
with the principles of the NITS, discriminatory or not sufficiently transparent shall request for a review
by the ETC.
Art 6.19
The ETC shall hear the arguments and either approve or recommend a reconsideration of the
decision.
Art 6.20
A discretionary decision or judgment once approved by the ETC shall be considered as a precedent
which shall be applied uniformly and equally to all similar situations unless explicitly reversed and/or
revised in writing.
Charges for NITS services

Art 6.21
Charges for the use of the NITS or the services of the ETU shall not exceed those approved by
the PURC and published in the Gazette or national dailies.
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Section 7.
PLANNING SUB-CODE

Art 7.00
The Planning Sub-Code specifies the planning responsibility for grid developments and the policy,
organisational procedures, standards or criteria to be applied. Grid development includes the construction
or refurbishment of power lines, transformers, substation equipment, reactive compensating devices,
auxiliaries and control systems.
Art 7.01
The objective of the Planning Sub-code is to ensure that:

(a) the configuration of new transmission infrastructure is optimised and in accordance with
projected long-term needs;
(b) the development of infrastructure and facilities is well coordinated in terms of technical
arrangement and characteristics;
(c) system congestion is adequately anticipated and reinforcement schemes are designed to
overcome constraints to electrical power transfer and overall power system performance;
and,
(d) all Grid Participants will provide from time to time, the planning data required.
Art 7.02
The Planning Sub-Code therefore specifies the information to be supplied by Grid Participants to
facilitate the evaluation of the impact of the connection of new facilities, identification of congestion
and the planning of expansion or development of the transmission network regarding its adequacy to
meet the needs of users.
Grid planning responsibility

Art 7.03
The ETU shall discharge all functions relating to the planning and coordination of grid
developments. The ETU shall arrange for the performance of studies and all other activities needed to
formulate and present a ten-year plan of transmission development, the Grid Development Plan, and
shall keep such plan updated regularly to take care of revisions in actual and forecast demand, sources
of supply and transmission transfer capacity.
Art 7.04
The planning activities leading to the Grid Development Plan shall be undertaken sufficiently in
advance so that all prudent and required steps for coordination, design, construction and commissioning
of the needed facilities are performed without disturbing the delivery of power over the NITS and so
that all stakeholders have an opportunity to contribute to all the steps.
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Art 7.05
The planning process shall also provide sufficient time for the preparation of designs and proposals
so that all interested persons have an adequate non-discriminatory opportunity to participate in any
invitation to build or supply the facilities.
Grid Development Plan

Art 7.06
The Grid Development Plan shall be a document describing the future modifications, expansion
and development of the NITS. It shall indicate the new components that have to be built, their main
technical characteristics, their location within the NITS as well as the terms and conditions for their
commissioning. It shall also indicate the expected technical performance of the NITS.
Art 7.07
The draft Grid Development Plan shall be submitted to the ETC for approval prior to any
commitments being made for its implementation.
Grid planning criteria

Art 7.08
The planning criteria for the grid shall be based on a network security philosophy that has been
agreed with the Energy Commission as well as the guidelines below.

Art 7.09
The NITS shall be capable of withstanding the following contingency outages without contravening
NITS Performance Standards:

(a) outage of any single transmission plant or equipment or line segment; and
(b)outage of any one generating unit or power in-feed from any cross-border or regional
interconnection such as WAPP.
Art 7.10
Any of the events defined in Art 7.09 shall not cause:

(a) loss of supply;
(b)unacceptable high or low voltage outside the specified limits;
(c) unacceptable overloading of transmission elements;
(d)prolonged operation with system frequency outside the specified performance and reliability
limits; and,
(e) system instability.
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Grid Planning Studies

Art 7.11
The grid planning studies shall be conducted to ensure the safety, reliability, security and stability
during operation of the NITS, all as stipulated in the Reliability and Performance Standards.
Art 7.12
Grid planning studies shall also be conducted whenever necessary to assess the impact of any
proposed addition or change of equipment in the NITS or in a Grid Participants facility that is connected
or is to be connected to the NITS.
Art 7.13
The purpose of such studies shall be to identify the technical specifications or corrective measures
needed to eliminate any potential non-compliance with the Grid Code that may result from such changes
or additions.
Art 7.14
The standard studies to be performed shall include the following:

(a) Load Flow studies to evaluate the behaviour of the NITS for existing and proposed NITS
facilities under minimum and maximum loads;
(b) Short Circuit studies to evaluate the effect on equipment of the NITS due to the connection
of new generating plants, lines and other facilities which are likely to result in increased fault
duties on the equipment;
(c) Voltage Stability Analysis to determine if the grid is vulnerable to voltage collapse; and
(d) Steady State Stability Analysis to determine if the NITS is vulnerable to stability problems.
Art 7.15 Additional analyses, such as for reliability, transient stability or electromagnetic transient studies
which may be required, shall be performed when determined by the ETU to be necessary.
Grid Planning Data

Art 7.16
All Grid Participants shall provide the ETU with Standard Planning Data as specified in the
Technical Schedule TS-O by the 1st day of July of each calendar year.
Art 7.17
The Standard Planning Data generally shall include the prime technical characteristics of generation
and transmission facilities as well as historic and forecast data on energy and capacity demand for each
connection point or NITS node.
Art 7.18
In addition to Standard Planning Data, Detailed Planning Data as specified in the Technical
Schedule TS-P or other specific details shall also be provided by any Grid Participant within thirty days
of being requested by the ETU.
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Section 8.
CONNECTION
SUB-CODE

Art 8.00
In order to maintain stable and secure operation of the NITS to provide the expected standard
of service for the benefit of all Grid Participants, certain minimum technical, design and operational
criteria are to be met by all Grid Participants seeking connection to the NITS.
Art 8.01
The Connection Sub-code aims to ensure that the basic rules and conditions for connection and
access to the NITS or to a Grid Participants system or facility are clear, transparent, fair and nondiscriminatory. It is also to provide Grid Participants with an assurance of service provision whilst also
ensuring secure and reliable operation of the NITS and all other facilities.
Art 8.02
This section of the Grid Code:

(a) provides the framework, rules and guidelines for connection to the NITS to facilitate the
harmonious and coordinated development of the NITS ;
(b) details the principles and rules governing access to NITS services;
(c) establishes the process to be followed by a Grid Participant to set up or modify a connection
to the NITS;
(d) specifies the technical, design and operational criteria at the Grid Participants connection
point; and
(e) defines the data exchange requirements between the Grid Participant and the ETU.
Principles
Art 8.03
This Sub-code is based on the following principles relating to connection to the NITS:
(a) provided they satisfy all requirements in this Sub-Code, all Wholesale Suppliers, Distribution
Companies and permitted Bulk Customers
shall have the opportunity to connect to
the NITS and have fair and equitable access to the services provided by the ETU;
(b) the terms and conditions under which connection to the NITS and provision of service is to
be granted shall be set out in a commercial agreement designated as the Connection Agreement
entered into between the ETU and the Grid Participant;
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(c) the operations under this Sub-code should result in the achievement of
i)
long term benefits to Grid Participants in terms of costs and reliability of the
NITS, and
ii)
open communication and information flows between the ETU and Grid Participants
while ensuring the security of confidential information belonging to Grid Participants;
(d) no facilities shall be connected without a minimum arrangement for communications, metering
and protective relaying being in place.
Art 8.04
The ETU shall not assume any responsibility for the protection of a Grid Participants plant or
equipment or any other portion of the Grid Participants electrical equipment. A Grid Participant shall
be responsible for protecting its equipment in such a manner that faults or other disturbances in the
NITS do not cause damage to the Grid Participants equipment.
Obligations and Responsibilities

Art 8.05
A Grid Participant shall construct, operate and maintain all equipment that are part of its facility
in accordance with
(a) the requirements of the Grid Code;
(b)Prudent Utility Practice; and
(c) applicable national and international laws, protocols and standards.
Obligation of the ETU

Art 8.06
The ETU has an obligation to:

(a) coordinate the design aspects of equipment proposed to be connected to the NITS with
those of other Grid Participants in order to achieve the performance and reliability requirements
of the Grid;
(b) evaluate in collaboration with the NITS Asset Owner requests for connections or amended
connections to the NITS;
(c) enter into a Connection Agreement for a connection to the NITS with any applicant who
meets the specified requirements;
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(d) advise a Grid Participant or any other person who may be affected about any expected
service interruption so that the Grid Participant may make alternative arrangements during
such interruption; and
(e) make recommendations to NITS Asset Owners and Grid Participants regarding the
reinforcement or expansion of their facilities to meet reliability requirements.
Obligation of NITS Asset Owner

Art 8.07
A NITS Asset Owner has an obligation to:

(a) enter into an Asset Vesting Agreement with the ETU that will grant the ETU operational
control of all Connection Points relating to the NITS including the coordination of the
design, installation, maintenance and implementation of system expansion plans relating to
any part of the NITS;
(b) process requests forwarded to it by the ETU for connection to its equipment or to modify
a connection to its equipment;
(c) comply with the power system performance and quality of supply standards as described in
Technical Schedule TS-L and the Connection Agreement between Grid Participants and the
ETU;
(d) ensure that to the extent that a Connection Point relates to its part of the NITS, every
arrangement for connection with a Grid Participant or any other arrangement involving a
Connection Agreement complies with all the relevant sections of the Grid Code;
(e) arrange for and participate in the planning and development of the NITS;
(f) permit and participate in inspection and testing of facilities in accordance with the provisions
of the Grid Code;
(g) permit and participate in commissioning of facilities and equipment which is to be connected
to its network, in accordance with the Grid Code;
(h) ensure that modelling data in respect of its assets and which are provided for planning,
design and operational purposes are current, complete, consistent and accurate, and that
whenever and wherever warranted by the ETU, the NITS Asset Owner shall perform tests
to verify data accuracy;
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(i) provide to the ETU and other relevant Grid Participants in respect of its assets all technical
characteristics, drawings, specifications and other details available to it and reasonably required
for diagnosing problems or modelling the performance of the NITS;
(j) provide to the ETU drawings and other technical details of any Connection Points with
other Grid Participants;
(k) organise and perform under the coordination of the ETU all maintenance activities for all of
its assets which form part of the NITS for optimum service availability and reliability such
that electricity may be transmitted efficiently and continuously up to the agreed capability;
(l) employ its best efforts to restore equipment and service as soon as practicable following
any interruption at a Connection Point; and
(m) comply with applicable regulatory provisions and all relevant provisions of the Grid Code.
Obligation of Wholesale Supplier

Art 8.08
A Wholesale Supplier has an obligation to:

(a) submit to the ETU an application in respect of a new or an altered equipment owned,
operated or controlled by it and which it desires to connect to the NITS;
(b) comply with the requirements of the ETU and the relevant NITS Asset Owner in respect of
design requirements of equipment proposed to be connected to the NITS;
(c) have in force a valid Connection Agreement with the ETU prior to the facility being connected
to the NITS;
(d) at all times, comply with applicable requirements and conditions of connection for generating
units and in accordance with any Connection Agreement with the ETU;
(e) provide generating unit technical characteristics, data and Availability Declaration information
to the ETU in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Grid Code;
(f) permit and arrange participation in the inspection, testing or commissioning of facilities and
equipment to be connected to the NITS;
(g) operate its facilities and equipment in accordance with the instructions of the ETU; and
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(h) give prior notice of any intended voluntary disconnection in accordance with the provisions
of this Sub-code.
Obligation of Distribution Company and Bulk Customer

Art 8.09
A Distribution Company or Bulk Customer has an obligation to:

(a) submit to the ETU an application in respect of any new or altered equipment or network
that it owns, operates or controls and which he desires to connect to the NITS;
(b) have in force a valid Connection Agreement with the ETU prior to its equipment or network
being connected or re-connected to the NITS;
(c) comply with the requirements of the ETU and the relevant NITS Asset Owner in respect of
the design and technical standards of equipment or networks proposed to be connected to
the NITS;
(d) ensure that all facilities which are owned, operated or controlled by it and are associated
with a Connection Point at all times comply with applicable requirements and conditions of
connection for Grid Participants and in accordance with the Connection Agreement with the
ETU;
(e) provide to the ETU information on energy and power demand forecasts as specified in the
relevant sections of the Grid Code;
(f) permit and participate in inspection and testing of facilities and equipment in accordance
with the provisions of the Grid Code;
(g) permit and arrange for the witnessing and participation of the ETU and the relevant NITS
Asset Owner in the commissioning or re-commissioning of facilities and equipment which
are to be connected to the NITS, if the ETU and Asset Owner so wish;
(h) operate its facilities and equipment, at all times, in accordance with the instructions of the
ETU; and
(i) provide prior notice of any intended voluntary disconnection in accordance with the
provisions of this Sub-code.
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Telecommunications Requirements for monitoring and control

Art 8.10
A telecommunication system shall be established so that the ETU and Grid Participants can
communicate with one another, as well as exchange data signals for monitoring and controlling NITS
equipment at all times.
Art 8.11
The ETU shall provide NITS Asset Owners with the requirements for the complete
telecommunication equipment that is required for monitoring and control within the NITS.
Art 8.12
A NITS Asset Owner shall provide the complete telecommunication equipment prescribed by
the ETU for monitoring and control of all Connection Points within the NITS.
SCADA System for monitoring and control

Art 8.13
The ETU shall procure, install and setup Remote Terminal Units and other telemetry equipment
for monitoring real-time information and controlling equipment which form part of the NITS or are at
a Connection Point.
Art 8.14
The Remote Terminal Unit shall be compatible with the Master Station protocol and in accordance
with the defined requirements and specifications.

Art 8.15
The Grid Participant shall also provide, if necessary, other related equipment and interfaces for
interconnection with the SCADA system of the ETU.
Requirements for new NITS connection

Art 8.16
A Grid Participant seeking a new connection to the NITS shall, prior to the installation, erection
or construction of the connection to the NITS,

(a) apply for connection to the NITS in accordance with Articles 8.29 and 8.30;
(b) submit to the ETU a Connection Proposal in accordance with Article 8.31; and
(c) sign a Connection MOU with the ETU.
Art 8.17 The applicant shall negotiate and execute a Connection Agreement with the ETU before the
completion of the installation, erection or construction of the connection to the NITS.
Art 8.18
The ETU shall lodge with the Energy Commission, the PURC and any other regulatory authority,
copies of
(a) the Connection MOU and any subsequent revisions to the Connection MOU within thirty
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(b)the Connection Agreement within thirty days after its conclusion.
Requirements for modification of existing NITS connection

Art 8.19
A Grid Participant seeking a modification of an existing connection to the NITS shall, prior to
commencement of modification works of the existing connection to the NITS,

(a) apply for the modification of an existing connection in accordance with Articles 8.29 1nd
8.30,
(b)submit to the ETU a Connection Modification Proposal in accordance with Article 8.31, and
(c) sign a Connection Modification MOU with the ETU.
Art 8.20
The applicant shall negotiate and execute an Amended Connection Agreement with the ETU
before completion of the modification works.

Art 8.21
The ETU shall lodge with the Energy Commission, the PURC and any other regulatory authority,
copies of
(a) the Connection Modification MOU and any subsequent revisions to the Connection
Modification MOU within thirty days after its conclusion, and
(b)the Amended Connection Agreement within thirty days after its conclusion.
Grid Impact Studies

Art 8.22
The ETU shall specify the technical studies required to be carried out to evaluate the impact of a
proposed Grid Participant development on the NITS.

Art 8.23
The ETU shall develop the required technical studies for evaluating the impact on the Grid of any
proposed new connection or modification to an existing connection.

Art 8.24
A Grid Participant may indicate whether it wishes the ETU to undertake additional technical
studies and shall bear the cost of any additional technical studies it requires of the ETU.
Art 8.25 A Grid Participant applying for a connection or a modification of an existing connection to the
NITS shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the proposed development will not result in the
degradation of the NITS.
Art 8.26
The ETU may disapprove an application for connection or a modification to an existing connection
if the Grid Impact Studies show that the proposed development will result in unacceptable degradation
of the NITS.
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Art 8.27
To enable the ETU carry out the necessary detailed Grid Impact Studies, a Grid Participant may
be required to provide the data as specified in the relevant sections of the Planning and Connection SubCodes and any additional data that may be specified by the ETU.
Application for new connection or modification

Art 8.28
The ETU shall publish the procedures for the processing of applications for a new connection or
modification of an existing connection to the NITS. The ETU and all entities seeking a NITS connection
shall adhere to the published procedures.
Art 8.29
A person seeking a new connection or a modification of an existing connection to the NITS may
upon submitting the information contained in the published procedures by the ETU, obtain from the
ETU the appropriate application form, the Grid Development Plan and/or the layout and block schematic
diagrams of the NITS Node to enable the applicant prepare an adequate relevant proposal.
Art 8.30
The Applicant shall submit to the ETU the completed application form for a new connection or
modification of an existing connection to the NITS and pay the published application fee to the ETU.
Art 8.31
A completed application form shall include the following information:

(a) a description of the proposed new connection or modification to an existing connection,
which shall comprise the Connection Proposal or Connection Modification Proposal at the
Connection Point;
(b) the relevant Standard Planning Data in accordance with the requirements of the Planning
Code; and
(c) the expected completion date of the proposed connection.
Processing of application for a new connection or modification

Art 8.32
The ETU shall evaluate the application and inform the applicant whether the proposed Grid
Participants development is acceptable or not within sixty days from the date of submission of the
completed application.
Art 8.33
If the application is acceptable, the ETU shall approve the Connection Proposal or the Connection
Modification Proposal and sign a Connection MOU or a Connection Modification MOU, as the case
may be, with the Applicant.
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Art 8.34
If the application is not acceptable, the ETU shall notify the applicant stating why the application
is not acceptable. The ETU shall include in its notification suggestions on how the application could be
improved and made acceptable.
Art 8.35
The applicant may revise and resubmit the application as it deems appropriate and the ETU shall
reconsider the resubmission.

Art 8.36
If the ETU and the applicant cannot reach agreement on the proposed connection or modification
to an existing connection, any of the Parties may bring the matter to the attention of the EC for resolution.
Art 8.37
If a Connection MOU or Connection Modification MOU is signed, the Applicant shall, within
thirty days from signing or a mutually agreed longer period, submit to the ETU the Detailed Planning
Data pertaining to the Connection Proposal or the Connection Modification Proposal as specified in the
Planning Sub- Code.
Art 8.38
The applicant may at anytime thereafter commence construction of the facility subject to having
deposited copies of the Connection MOU or the Connection Modification MOU with the Energy
Commission, the PURC and any other relevant regulatory authority.
Art 8.39
The applicant and the ETU shall negotiate and execute a Connection Agreement or Amended
Connection Agreement, as the case may be, before the completion of construction. The Connection
Agreement or the Amended Connection Agreement shall however only come into force after the
satisfactory construction and commissioning of the facility and the issuance by the ETU of a Certificate
of Approval to Connect.
Data Registration
Stages of data registration
Art 8.40
The data relating to a Connection Point and a Grid Participant development that are submitted
by a Grid Participant applying for a new Connection or an Amended Connection shall be registered in
three stages and classified accordingly as:
(a) Preliminary Project Planning Data;
(b) Committed Project Planning Data; and
(c) Connected Project Planning Data.
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Art 8.41
The data that are submitted at the time of application shall be considered as Preliminary Project
Planning Data. These shall contain the Standard Planning Data and the Detailed Planning Data specified
in the Planning Sub-Code.
Art 8.42
Once a Connection MOU or Connection Modification MOU is signed, the Preliminary Project
Planning Data as may have been amended during the consideration of the relevant Proposal shall become
the Committed Project Planning Data, and shall be utilised in the evaluation of other similar applications
and in the preparation of the Grid Development Plan.
Art 8.43
The Committed Project Planning Data shall be updated, conformed and replaced with validated
actual values of parameters and information about the facility at the time of commissioning and shall be
transformed to become the Connected Project Planning Data.
Art 8.44 The Connected Project Planning Data shall be registered to replace the Committed Project Planning
Data that had hitherto been utilised in the evaluation of other applications for a new connection or
modification of existing connection and in the preparation of the Grid Development Plan.
Data forms
Art 8.45
The applicant, in consultation with the ETU, shall complete and submit the forms for all data
requirements in fulfilment of either a Connection MOU or Connection Modification MOU, as the case
may be.
Submittals prior to the Commissioning Date

Art 8.46
Pursuant to the terms, conditions and schedules specified in the Connection Agreement the
following shall be submitted by the applicant prior to the commissioning date:

(a) specifications for major equipment not included in the Standard Planning Data and Detailed
Planning Data;
(b) for distribution network connections and connections for other equipment or networks that
will not form part of the NITS, details of switching, protection and control arrangements,
equipment and settings for connection to a Distribution Company, a Bulk Customer or any
other Grid Participant who will be extracting power;
(c) for assets that will form part of the NITS, electrical diagrams and drawings of the applicants
equipment at the NITS Node;
(d) information that will enable the ETU to prepare the Connection Point drawings;
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(e) copies of all Safety Rules and local safety instructions applicable to the applicants equipment
and a list of Safety Coordinators;
(f) a list of the names and telephone numbers of authorized representatives, including
confirmation that they are fully authorized to make binding decisions on behalf of the applicant,
in relation to operations of the NITS;
(g) proposed maintenance program; and
(h) Tests and Commissioning Procedures for the facility.
Commissioning
Procedure for Commissioning of equipment and connection to the NITS
Art 8.47
Upon completion of construction, erection or installation of the proposed facility, commissioning
of the applicants development, including work at the Connection Point, the equipment at the Connection
Point or the Grid Participant development shall be subjected to the required Test and Commissioning
Procedures.
Art 8.48
The procedure for any tests which may require, result in or involve a temporary connection to
the NITS shall be jointly agreed, scheduled and performed by the applicant or Grid Participant and the
ETU.
Art 8.49 Where the tests are considered to be successful and the installation ready for operation, the
applicant or Grid Participant shall submit to the ETU, a statement of readiness to connect, which shall
include the test results and the commissioning report.
Art 8.50
The ETU may within fourteen days after the receipt of the statement of readiness to connect,
perform at its sole discretion, any tests it deems necessary so as to accept or decline the statement of
readiness to connect.
Art 8.51
Upon acceptance of the statement of readiness to connect received from an applicant or Grid
Participant, the ETU shall issue a Certificate of Approval to Connect and arrange to connect the facility
at the convenience of the applicant or the Grid Participant as may be appropriate.
Art 8.52
The physical connection to the NITS shall be made only after the Certificate of Approval to
Connect has been issued by the ETU.
Requirement to inspect and test equipment during commissioning

Art 8.53
Any new or replacement equipment to form part of or to be connected to the NITS shall be
inspected and tested by the ETU to demonstrate that it complies with relevant Standards, the provisions
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of the Grid Code and any relevant Connection Agreement prior to or within an agreed time after being
connected to the NITS, and the relevant NITS Asset Owner is entitled to witness such inspections and
tests.
Art 8.54
Valid test certificates shall be produced on the demand of affected Grid Participants or within an
agreed time thereafter, showing that the equipment has passed the tests and complies with the required
standards before connection to a network.
Coordination during commissioning

Art 8.55
A Grid Participant seeking to connect a facility to the NITS shall cooperate with other Grid
Participants and the ETU to develop procedures that will ensure that the commissioning of the connection
and connected facility is carried out in a manner that:
(a) does not adversely affect other Grid Participants or affect power system security or quality
of supply; and
(b) minimizes the threat of damage to any other Grid Participants equipment.
Art 8.56
Not less than four months prior to the proposed commencement of commissioning of a new or
replacement equipment (other than replacement by identical equipment) that could reasonably be expected
to alter performance of the power system, the Grid Participant shall submit to the ETU sufficient design
information including proposed parameter settings to allow critical assessment and analytical modelling
of the effect of the new or replacement equipment on the performance of the power system (if, in the
opinion of the ETU, this is required).
Art 8.57 The ETU shall consult with other relevant Grid Participants as appropriate and within twenty
working days of receipt of the design information notify the Grid Participants of any comments on the
proposed parameter settings for the new or replacement equipment.
Art 8.58
The ETU and the affected Grid Participants shall consult and agree on the parameter settings.
Art 8.59
Not less than three months prior to the proposed commencement of commissioning by a Grid
Participant of any new or replacement equipment that could reasonably be expected to alter performance
of the power system, the Grid Participant shall advise the relevant NITS Asset Owner and the ETU in
writing of the commissioning program including test procedures and proposed test equipment to be
used in the commissioning.
Art 8.60 The relevant NITS Asset Owner and the ETU shall, within fifteen working days of receipt of
such advice notify the Grid Participant either that it agrees with the proposed commissioning program
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and test procedures or that it requires changes in the interest of power system security, safety or quality
of supply.
Art 8.61
If the NITS Asset Owner or the ETU require changes, then the parties shall co-operate to reach
agreement and finalize the commissioning program within a reasonable period.

Art 8.62 A Grid Participant shall not commence commissioning until the commissioning program has
been finalized.
Art 8.63
The relevant NITS Asset Owner and the ETU shall not unreasonably delay finalizing a
commissioning program.
Commissioning Tests
Art 8.64
The ETU may, at its sole discretion, witness commissioning tests relating to new or replacement
equipment that could reasonably be expected to alter performance of the power system or the accurate
metering of energy.
Art 8.65
The NITS Asset Owner and the ETU shall, within a reasonable period of receiving advice of
commissioning tests, notify the Grid Participant whose new or replacement equipment is to be tested
whether or not it wishes to witness or observe the commissioning tests and finds the proposed
commissioning times to be suitable.
Art 8.66
A Grid Participant whose new or replacement equipment is tested under this provision shall
submit to the relevant NITS Asset Owner and the ETU the commissioning test results demonstrating
that a new or replacement equipment complies with the provisions of the Grid Code or the relevant
Connection Agreement or both to the satisfaction of the relevant NITS Asset Owner and the ETU.
Art 8.67
If the commissioning tests conducted in relation to a new or replacement item of equipment
demonstrates non-compliance with one or more requirements of the Grid Code or the relevant Connection
Agreement then the Grid Participant whose new or replacement equipment was tested shall promptly
meet with the ETU to agree on a process aimed at the achievement of compliance of the relevant
equipment with the provisions of the Grid Code.
Art 8.68
The ETU may independently or at the request of a Grid Participant direct that the commissioning
and subsequent connection of the particular equipment must not proceed if the relevant equipment does
not meet the technical requirements and applicable standards.
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Electrical Diagram Requirements

Art 8.69
Each Grid Participant shall prepare and submit to the ETU an Electrical Diagram for the equipment
at the Connection Point, in accordance with the requirements of the Connection Agreement or Amended
Connection Agreement.
Art 8.70
The Electrical Diagrams shall provide an accurate record of the layout and circuit connections,
ratings, identification of equipment and related apparatus and devices at the Connection Point.
Art 8.71 The ETU shall provide each Grid Participant with an Electrical Diagram for all the equipment on
the NITS side of the Connection Point, in accordance with the requirements of the Connection Agreement
or Amended Connection Agreement.
Art 8.72
The ETU shall prepare and distribute the composite Electrical Diagram for the entire Connection
Point.
Art 8.73
The ETU shall specify the format to be followed in the preparation of the Electrical Diagrams for
any Connection Point.

Art 8.74
All Symbols used in Electrical Diagrams shall be in accordance with IEC 60617 Standards as
updated.
Preparation of Electrical Diagram

Art 8.75
All the equipment at the Connection Point shall, wherever possible, be shown in one Electrical
Diagram. When more than one Electrical Diagram is necessary, duplication of identical information
shall be minimized.
Art 8.76
The Electrical Diagrams shall represent, as closely as possible, the physical arrangement of the
equipment and their electrical connections.

Art 8.77
The title block of the Electrical Diagram shall include the names of authorized persons together
with provisions for the details of revisions, dates and signatures.
Changes to Electrical Diagrams

Art 8.78
The ETU and other affected Grid Participants shall be provided with a revised Electrical Diagram
by the relevant Asset Owner or Grid Participant, at least one month prior to the proposed addition to or
change of equipment connected to or forming part of any NITS Node.
Art 8.79
If the modification involves the replacement of existing equipment, the revised Electrical Drawing
shall be provided to the ETU in accordance with the requirements of the Amended Connection Agreement.
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Art 8.80
The revised Electrical Diagram shall incorporate the new equipment to be added, the existing
equipment to be replaced or the change in Equipment Identification.
Validity of Electrical Diagrams

Art 8.81
The Composite Electrical Diagram prepared by the ETU in accordance with the provisions of
this Sub-code shall be the Electrical Diagram to be used for all operation and planning activities associated
with the Connection Point.
Art 8.82
If a dispute involving the accuracy of the Composite Electrical Diagram arises, a meeting between
the ETU and the Grid Participant or any other relevant parties shall be held as soon as possible, to
resolve the dispute.
Inspection and testing

Right of entry and inspection
Art 8.83
If a Grid Participant who is party to a Connection Agreement reasonably believes that another
Grid Participant is not complying with a technical provision of the Grid Code and as a consequence, the
first Grid Participant is suffering or is likely to suffer an adverse effect, then the first Grid Participant
may, with the prior consent of the ETU, inform the offending Grid Participant of the intention to enter
the relevant facility for the sole purpose of passively observing the situation in order to assess compliance
with the technical obligations under the Grid Code.
Art 8.84
A Grid Participant who wishes to inspect any NITS facility that it does not own shall give the
ETU and the Asset Owner at least two working days notice of its intention to carry out an inspection.
The notice shall contain the following information:
(a) the name of the representative who will be conducting the inspection on behalf of the Grid
Participant;
(b) the time the inspection will commence and the expected time the inspection will be concluded;
and
(c) the nature of the suspected non-compliance with the Grid Code;
(d) and the reasons for desiring an inspection.
Art 8.85
A Grid Participant may not carry out an inspection under this Section on more than two occasions
in any month, except for the purpose of verifying the performance of corrective action claimed to have
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been carried out in respect of non-conformance observed and documented on a previous inspection or
for the purpose of investigating an operating incident.
Art 8.86
At any time when the representative of a Grid Participant is conducting an inspection that
representative shall:
(a) not interfere with the operation of the facility except to the extent reasonably necessary and
approved by the Asset Owner and the ETU (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld
or delayed); and
(b) observe all safety precautions, site access and clearance protocols of the facility, provided
that these are not to be used to delay or deny the granting of access for inspection.
Art 8.87 Any representative of a Grid Participant conducting an inspection under this Section must be
appropriately qualified to perform the relevant inspection.
Art 8.88
The costs of inspections under this Section shall be borne by the Grid Participant requesting the
inspection.
Art 8.89
The ETU or any of its authorized representatives may, at any time and without notice, inspect a
facility of a Grid Participant and the operation and maintenance of that facility in order to:
(a) assess compliance by the relevant Grid Participant with its operational obligations under
the Grid Code or an ancillary services agreement;
(b) investigate any possible past or potential threat to power system security; or
(c) conduct any periodic familiarization or training exercise associated with the operational
requirements of the NITS.
Art 8.90
A Grid Participant who undertakes an inspection under this section shall within seven days of
first entry submit to the ETU and the Asset Owner a report that provides the findings and results of the
inspection carried out.
Right of testing
Art 8.91
A Grid Participant who has reasonable grounds to believe that equipment or facilities owned by
itself or by others may not comply with the Code or the Connection Agreement may request testing of
the relevant equipment by giving notice in writing to the ETU.
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Art 8.92
The ETU shall notify the relevant Asset Owner and may conduct either by itself or by contract
or otherwise arrange for the relevant test(s) to be conducted at a time suitable to the ETU and the Asset
Owner, if the Asset Owners involvement is necessary.
Art 8.93
The costs of such tests shall be borne by the Grid Participant that requested the test, unless the
equipment is determined by the tests to be non-compliant with the relevant Connection Agreement or
the Grid Code, in which case all reasonable costs of such tests shall be borne by the Owner of that
facility.
Art 8.94
Tests shall be conducted using test procedures agreed between the relevant parties, which
agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Art 8.95
Tests shall be carried out only by persons with the relevant skills and experience.
Art 8.96
A Grid Participant shall give the ETU adequate prior notice of the intention to conduct a test in
respect of equipment within the Grid Participants facility.

Art 8.97
The Grid Participant who requests a test under this Section may appoint a representative to
witness the test and the representative so appointed shall be provided with all the necessary information,
schedules and procedures to enable that representative follow the stages of the test as it is being conducted.
Art 8.98
An accredited testing officer or expert who conducts a test shall submit a report to the Grid
Participant who requested the relevant test, the ETU, the Asset Owner and to any other Grid Participant
who is likely to be affected by the results of the test within a reasonable period after the completion of
the test, but in any case not exceeding two weeks except for stated reasons.
Art 8.99
The ETU may, at the request of a Grid Participant and subject to the other provisions of this Sub-
code regarding entry and inspection instruct an Asset Owner to arrange and attach a test or monitoring
equipment to its plant.
Art 8.100 In carrying out a monitoring directive, the performance of the monitored plant or equipment
shall not be constrained in any way.
Art 8.101 Notwithstanding any provisions in this section, the ETU may undertake equipment testing at any
time it deems necessary.
Compliance with connection requirements by a Wholesale Supplier

Art 8.102 Each Wholesale Supplier shall, prior to the commencement date of supply to a Grid Participant
with which it has a Power Purchase Agreement, provide evidence to the Grid Participant that
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(a)
(b)
it has a valid Connection Agreement with the ETU, and

each of its generating units complies with the technical requirements of Schedule
TS-L, the relevant Power Purchase Agreement and the Connection Agreement.
Art 8.103 Each Wholesale Supplier shall negotiate in good faith with the relevant Grid Participant and the
ETU to agree on a compliance monitoring method and program for each of its generating units in order
to confirm ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements of this Grid Code and the relevant
Art 8.104 If a performance test or monitoring of in-service performance demonstrates that a generating
unit is not complying with one or more technical requirements then the Wholesale Supplier shall:
(a) promptly notify the relevant Grid Participant and the ETU of that fact;
(b) promptly advise the Grid Participant and the ETU of the remedial steps it proposes to take
and the timetable for such remedial work;
(c) diligently undertake such remedial work and report at monthly or any other reasonable
intervals to the Grid Participant and the ETU on progress of implementing the remedial
action; and
(d) conduct further tests and monitoring on completion of the remedial work to confirm
compliance with the relevant technical requirement.
Art 8.105 If a Grid Participant or the ETU reasonably believes that a generating unit is not complying with
one or more technical requirements of the Grid Code and the relevant Connection Agreement, the ETU
may instruct the Wholesale Supplier to conduct tests to demonstrate that the relevant generating unit
complies with those technical requirements.
Art 8.106 Where the tests provide evidence that the relevant generating unit continues to comply with the
technical requirement(s) the Grid Participant or the ETU (as appropriate) shall reimburse the Wholesale
Supplier for the reasonable expenses incurred as a direct result of conducting the tests.
Art 8.107 If the ETU or a Grid Participant either
(a) is not satisfied that a generating unit does comply with one or more technical requirements,
or
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(b) does not have evidence demonstrating that a generating unit complies with the technical
requirements, or
(c) holds the reasonable opinion that there is or could be a threat to the power system security,
the ETU may independently or upon the advice of the Grid Participant , direct the relevant Wholesale
Supplier to operate the relevant generating unit at a particular generator output or in a particular mode
until the Wholesale Supplier submits evidence reasonably satisfactory to the ETU or the Grid Participant
that the generating unit is complying with the relevant technical requirement.
Art 8.108 Each Wholesale Supplier shall maintain records for five years for each of its generating units and
power stations setting out details of the results of all technical performance and monitoring tests conducted
under the provisions of the Grid Code and make these records available to the relevant Grid Participant
and the ETU on request.
Routine testing of protection equipment by Grid Participants

Art 8.109 A Grid Participant shall cooperate with the ETU by testing for the proper operation of equipment
forming part of a protection system for the Connection.
Art 8.110 A Grid Participant shall conduct protection system tests as follows:
(a) prior to the plant at the relevant Connection Point being placed in service; and
(b) at intervals specified in the Connection Agreement or in accordance with a plan agreed
between the ETU and the Grid Participant.
Art 8.111 A Grid Participant shall bear its own costs of conducting tests under this Section
Tests by Grid Participants of own plant requiring changes to normal operation

Art 8.112 A Grid Participant proposing to conduct a test on equipment which requires a change to the
normal operation of that equipment, shall give notice in writing to the ETU at least five days before the
planned date for the test, except in an emergency.
Art 8.113 The notice to be provided shall include:
(a) the nature of the proposed test;
(b) the estimated start and finish time for the proposed test;
(c) the identity of the equipment to be tested;
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(d) the power system conditions required for the conduct of the proposed test
(e) details of any potential adverse consequences of the proposed test on the equipment to be
tested;
(f) details of any potential adverse consequences of the proposed test on the power system and
NITS facilities; and
(g) the name of the person responsible for the coordination of the proposed test on behalf of
the Grid Participant.
Art 8.114 The ETU shall review the proposed test to determine whether it could :
(a) adversely affect the normal operation of the power system;
(b) pose a threat to power system security;
(c) require the power system to be operated in a particular mode which differs from the mode
in which the power system is normally operated; or
(d) affect the normal metering of energy at a NITS Node.
Art 8.115 If the ETU determines that the proposed test does fulfil one of the conditions specified above
then the Grid Participant and the relevant Asset Owner must seek the ETUs approval prior to undertaking
the test, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
Art 8.116 If in the ETUs reasonable opinion, a test could threaten public safety, damage or threaten to
damage equipment or adversely affect the operation of the power system, the ETU may direct the
proposed test procedure to be modified or that the test not be conducted at the time proposed or both.
Art 8.117 The ETU shall advise any other Grid Participant who might be adversely affected by a proposed
test and take into consideration any reasonable requirements of those Grid Participants when approving
the proposed test.
Art 8.118 A Grid Participant who conducts a test under this Section shall ensure that the person responsible
for the coordination of the test promptly advises the ETU when the test is complete.
Art 8.119 If the ETU approves of a proposed test, the ETU shall use its best endeavours to ensure that
power system conditions reasonably required for that test are provided as close as is reasonably practicable
to the proposed start time of the test and continue for the proposed duration of the test.
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Art 8.120 Within a reasonable period after any such test has been conducted, the Grid Participant who has
conducted a test must provide the ETU with a report in relation to that test, including full test results
where appropriate or requested by the ETU.
Tests of Generating Units

Art 8.121 The ETU may, at intervals of not less than twelve months, require the testing of any generating
unit connected to the NITS in order to assess the performance of the relevant generating unit or determine
analytic parameters for modelling purposes and the ETU is entitled to witness such tests.
Art 8.122 Adequate notice of not less than fifteen days shall be given by the ETU before the proposed date
of a test as indicated above.
Art 8.123 The ETU shall ensure that the tests are conducted at a time which will minimize the departure
from the commitment and dispatch schedule that are due to take place at that time.
Art 8.124 A Wholesale Supplier shall provide any reasonable assistance requested by the ETU in relation to
the conduct of the tests.
Art 8.125 Tests conducted under this Section shall be conducted in accordance with test procedures agreed
between the ETU and the relevant Wholesale Supplier and a Wholesale Supplier shall not unreasonably
withhold its agreement to test procedures proposed for this purpose.
Art 8.126 A Wholesale Supplier shall bear its own costs associated with tests conducted under this Section
and no compensation shall be payable for financial losses incurred as a result of these tests or associated
activities.
Power System Tests

Art 8.127 The ETU shall coordinate tests to verify the proper functioning and performance of the NITS
and associated equipment. Such tests may be conducted whenever:
(a) an existing facility of the NITS is upgraded or substantially modified;
(b) a new facility of the NITS is commissioned;
(c) a new generating unit of a Wholesale Supplier or equipment of a Distribution Company or
Bulk Customer is commissioned that is expected to substantially alter the power transfer
capability of the transmission network; and
(d) settings or changes are made to any power system stabilizers.
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Art 8.128 The ETU shall develop a program and coordination arrangements for the tests including criteria
for continuation with the tests and operational procedures.
Art 8.129 Operational conditions for each test shall be arranged by the ETU and the test procedures shall
be coordinated by an officer nominated by the ETU who has the authority to stop the test or any part of
it or vary the procedure within pre-approved guidelines if that officer considers any of these actions to
be reasonably necessary.
Art 8.130 Each Grid Participant shall cooperate with the NITS Asset Owner(s) and the ETU when required
during the planning, preparation and conduct of tests on the NITS to assess the technical performance
of the transmission network and, if necessary, conduct coordinated activities to prepare for power
system-wide testing or individual on-site tests of a Grid Participants facility or plant, including the
disconnection of a generating unit.
Art 8.131 The ETU may direct changes in operation of generating units during power system tests if this is
deemed necessary to achieve operational conditions on the NITS which are reasonably required to
achieve valid test results.
Art 8.132 The ETU shall plan the timing of tests so that the variation from schedule dispatch that would
occur is minimized and the duration of the tests is as short as possible and consistent with test requirements
and power system security.
Disconnection and Reconnection

Voluntary Disconnection
Art 8.133 Unless otherwise agreed and specified in a Connection Agreement, a Grid Participant shall give
six months prior notice in writing to the ETU of its intention to permanently disconnect a facility from
a NITS Node.
Art 8.134 Subject to the terms of the relevant Connection Agreement, a Grid Participant is entitled to
request voluntary permanent disconnection or decommissioning of its equipment from the NITS, in
which case appropriate operating procedures necessary to ensure that the disconnection will not threaten
power system security must be implemented in accordance with the provisions of the Grid Code.
Art 8.135 The Grid Participant shall pay all costs directly attributable to the voluntary disconnection and
decommissioning.
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Decommissioning Procedures
Art 8.136 In the event that a Grid Participants facility is to be permanently disconnected from the NITS,
the ETU, the relevant Asset Owner and the Grid Participant shall, prior to such disconnection occurring,
coordinate and follow an agreed procedure for the disconnection.
Art 8.137 The Asset Owner shall notify the ETU and any other Grid Participant with whom the ETU has a
Connection Agreement if it believes, in its reasonable opinion, that the terms and conditions of such a
Connection Agreement will be affected by the procedures for disconnection or proposed procedures
agreed with any other Grid Participant. The parties shall negotiate any amendments to the procedures
for disconnection or any amendments to the Connection Agreement that may be required.
Involuntary Disconnection
Art 8.138 The ETU or a NITS Asset Owner may without the prior consent of any affected Grid Participant,
disconnect a Grid Participants facilities from the Grid under any of the following conditions:
(a) during an emergency in accordance with the provisions of the Grid Code;
(b) in accordance with applicable laws, order of the law courts; or
(c) in accordance with the provisions of the Grid Participants Connection Agreement.
Art 8.139 In all cases of disconnection by the ETU during an emergency, the ETU shall undertake a review
and thereafter provide a report to the Grid Participant and the NITS COC advising of the circumstances
requiring such action.
Art 8.140 In carrying out its obligations above where there is more than one Grid Participant involved, the
ETU shall, to the extent practicable,
(a) implement an equitable sharing of the reconnection of facilities up to the power transfer
capability of the network, and,
(b) in performing these obligations, both the ETU and the relevant Asset Owner shall, to the
extent practicable, give priority to reconnection of sensitive loads.
Art 8.141 All disconnections of a Grid Participants facilities other than those required during an emergency,
shall be undertaken in an orderly manner and include a request to the relevant Grid Participant to reduce
the power transfer level at the proposed point of disconnection to zero prior to disconnection at the
appointed time.
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Disconnection to implement regulatory order

Art 8.142 The ETU or a NITS Asset Owner may, pursuant to a directive given by a regulatory or legal
authority in accordance with the laws of Ghana or following the withdrawal of the Grid Participants
licence or permit in accordance with the licensing regulations or permitting guidelines, disconnect a
Grid Participants facilities from the NITS without the Grid Participants prior consent.
Obligation to reconnect
Art 8.143 The ETU shall reconnect a Grid Participants facility to the NITS as soon as practicable if
(a) it is reasonably satisfied that there no longer exists an emergency due to which the Grid
Participants facility was disconnected under this Section of the Grid Code;
(b) it is reasonably satisfied that there no longer exists a reason for the disconnection under
applicable laws or the Grid Participants Connection Agreement; or
(c) any of the following conditions are met:
i)
a Code breach giving rise to disconnection has been remedied,
ii)
where the breach is not capable of remedy, compensation has been agreed and paid
by the Grid Participant to the affected parties or, failing agreement, the amount of
compensation payable has been determined in accordance with the dispute resolution
procedure of the ETC and that amount has been paid,
iii) where the breach is not capable of remedy and the amount of compensation has not
been agreed or determined, assurances for the payment of reasonable compensation
have been given to the satisfaction of the ETU, the Asset Owner and the affected
parties, or
iv) the Grid Participant has taken all necessary steps to prevent the re-occurrence of the
breach and has delivered binding undertakings to the ETU or the NITS Asset Owner
that the breach will not re-occur.
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Section 9.
OPERATIONS
SUB-CODE

Art 9.00
This section of the Grid Code, the Operations Sub-code, contains the provisions and regulations
covering all relevant aspects of power system operation. The Operations Sub-Code governs the day-today control, management and short-term planning functions needed to ensure the satisfactory performance
of the NITS.
Art 9.01
The purpose of this Operations Sub-Code is to define the general arrangements, obligations of
Grid Participants, policies, criteria and procedures needed to ensure the coordinated operation of the
NITS in a manner consistent with the security of supply and reliability requirements as set out in Technical
Schedule TS-L taking into account any expected or real constraints on the generation and transmission
systems.
Art 9.02
This sub-code shall apply to all Grid Participants and their agents.
Art 9.03
All entities to whom this Sub-code applies shall adopt Prudent Utility Practice at all times to
ensure reliable and satisfactory operation of the NITS.
Operational planning and management

Art 9.04
The ETU shall have responsibility for the Operational planning and management functions within
the NITS which shall comprise

(a) all tasks concerned with scheduling and controlling the operation of the generating units
and the transmission equipment to ensure adequate operating margins,
(b) development of procedures for maintaining system integrity during emergencies and
(c) coordination of maintenance outages with NITS Asset Owners, Wholesale Suppliers,
Distribution Companies and Bulk Customers.
Art 9.05
The purpose of Operational planning shall be to ensure that short-term and medium-term events
such as maintenance and repair work on equipment and apparatus, constructional activities in the
transmission system and schedules registered with the ETU are handled efficiently by taking them into
consideration in the planning of daily operational activities.
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Operations Planning Criteria

General principles
Art 9.06
Operational planning for the NITS shall be based on operations criteria that are designed to
maintain the reliability and continuity of electricity supply within the NITS at least cost.
Art 9.07
In performing the operational planning function the ETU shall take into account the maintenance
cycle of plant and equipment and prepare annual, monthly, weekly and daily operational plans to achieve
the required objectives.
Art 9.08 The ETU shall at all times have a set of current plans, which are based on evaluated options and
implement these plans to ensure that NITS reliability is maintained.
Art 9.09 The ETU shall measure, record and account for all power and energy flowing or interchanged
over the NITS and shall install and operate devices of acceptable accuracy at each input and output
node or feeder of the NITS for the purposes stated in Articles 9.10 - 9.18.
Generation Management
Art 9.10
The ETU shall operate sufficient generation capacity under automatic control to meet its obligation
to continuously balance power demand and supply in real-time in accordance with the stipulated reliability
and quality of service standards.
Voltage Management
Art 9.11
The ETU, in operating the transmission system, shall schedule generating plant reactive power
outputs and procure reactive compensation as necessary to maintain the voltages at all NITS nodes and
substations within established limits, as stipulated in Technical Schedule TS-L.
Art 9.12
Each generating plant shall be capable of continuous operation within the stipulated power factor
range to support voltages under normal and contingency conditions.
Time and Frequency Management

Art 9.13
The ETU shall control and operate all relevant NITS equipment and devices to maintain system
frequency within the stipulated performance and reliability limits.

Art 9.14 Each Wholesale Supplier, wherever possible, shall contribute to frequency regulation in order to
achieve the required balance.
Art 9.15
Operating limits for frequency deviation and time error shall be established with NITS reliability
as first priority.
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Art 9.16 Each Wholesale Supplier shall participate in time error correction procedures and the ETU shall
coordinate the time error correction procedures.
Interchange Management
Art 9.17 Each Wholesale Supplier shall, through daily schedule verification and the use of reliable metering
equipment, accurately measure, control and account for all energy and power interchanges.
Art 9.18
Recognizing generation and load patterns, each generating plant shall be active in preventing
inadvertent interchange accumulation.
Operating reserves criteria

Art 9.19
The ETU shall schedule for operation at all times adequate generation resources to provide a
level of operating reserves, sufficient to allow adequate cover for:

(a) errors in demand forecasting, regulating requirements and system load diversity;
(b) deviations in generation and transmission equipment unavailability; and
(c) variations in internal grid needs taking into account such factors as number and size of
generating units, system equipment usage, forced outages and maintenance schedules, all in
order to meet applicable standards for system reliability and security.
Types of reserves
Art 9.20
Operating Reserves are that generation capability above firm system demand that are required to
meet the standards of an adequately responsive system for regulation, load forecasting error, mismatch
between generation and demand, equipment forced outages and scheduled outages. Operating reserves
consist of spinning reserves and non-spinning reserves.
Art 9.21
Spinning reserves consist of the unloaded generation capacity, which is synchronized and ready
to automatically serve additional demand without human intervention in order to arrest a drop of system
frequency due to an instantaneous mismatch between generation and demand. It shall include and consist
primarily of the additional output from currently operating generating plant that is realizable in real time
and can be provided steadily for at least one hour.
Art 9.22
A Non-spinning reserve is that generating capacity not operating or synchronised to the system
but which is available to serve demand within thirty minutes of being requested so to do. Specifically, a
Non-spinning reserve shall comprise the steady output available from a generating unit that can be
synchronized to the NITS and loaded up within the specified period to respond to an unexpected demand
increase or loss of generation or transmission capacity.
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Determination and allocation of operating reserves

Art 9.23 The ETU shall determine and have adequate operating reserves available at all times in order to
ensure the security and reliability of power supply within the NITS.
Art 9.24
The Spinning Reserve at any time shall be large enough to enable the grid withstand any one of
the following events:

(a) the loss of the generating unit currently producing the highest amount of power within the
NITS, or
(b) the loss of generation capacity that could result from any single transmission equipment
failure, fault or other contingency, or
(c) the loss of any power in-feed from an interconnected system, whichever is the largest.
Art 9.25
The ETU shall allocate and distribute the required Spinning Reserves among the generating units
operating within the NITS such that the grid is able to withstand any single contingency.
Art 9.26
The ETU shall determine the amount of Non-spinning Reserve that is required within the NITS
and allocate and distribute this requirement among any available generating units provided the generating
unit has not been already identified as part of the spinning reserves and can be synchronized and put on
line within the stipulated time of thirty minutes.
Art 9.27
The security of supply from the NITS especially under certain contingency conditions, depends
on the reliable and prompt start-up of Non-spinning Reserves whenever required. Accordingly, a
generating unit designated or allocated as part of the Non-spinning Reserves shall ensure its readiness to
start-up and generate its full allocated power within the stipulated period. A generating unit that fails to
meet this obligation shall be in breach of the Grid Code and shall be liable for penalties as provided for
under the Electricity Market Rules.
System voltage and reactive power criteria
Art 9.28
Operational planning of the grid shall assume that the reactive power requirements at all NITS
nodes, feeders and substations are such that the power factor at these points is between 0.90 lagging and
unity.
Art 9.29
Operations planning of the grid shall also assume that all generating units connected to the NITS
are capable of continuous operation at a power factor of 0.85 lagging and 0.95 leading at rated active
power output.
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Art 9.30
Operations planning for the NITS shall ensure that voltages are maintained within the stipulated
range, provided loads and generating plants abide by the above requirements.
Co-ordination of reactive power compensation

Art 9.31
On the basis of the expected power flows, the ETU shall predict the voltage profile of the NITS
and the reactive power generation and reactive reserve capacity requirements for each section of the
system and from each generating unit in order to ensure satisfactory voltage levels.
Art 9.32
The ETU shall instruct the use of voltage control devices and also despatch the reactive power
output of generating units to meet the requirements as economically as possible.
Basic reactive power compensation

Art 9.33
Distribution Companies, Bulk Customers and any other NITS off-taker shall install devices in
their respective networks that provide sufficient reactive power compensation to maintain their operations
within the stipulated average power factor of not lower than 0.9 lagging.
Art 9.34
All generation units shall be designed to be capable of continuous operation or in-feeding power
at a power factor between 0.95 leading and 0.85 lagging as a normal requirement.
Art 9.35
Generation plants shall in addition have reactive reserve capacity (i.e. operate with power factor
at 0.90 leading for up to thirty minutes) and operate within the generator capability chart for temporary
sustenance of system voltage under contingency conditions.
Art 9.36
The ETU shall co-ordinate with each generation plant the setting of generating unit operating
points and the use of voltage control equipment to maintain transmission voltages as specified in Technical
Schedule TS-L.
Art 9.37
All generation plants shall promptly comply with any despatch instruction from the ETU to
operate at any power factor within the required limits as a normal requirement and the provision of such
reactive power by any generating plant shall be without compensation.
Art 9.38 Failure of a generation plant to provide the normal operational requirement for voltage control
upon the instructions of the ETU shall constitute a breach of the Grid Code for which penalties may be
assessed and applied in accordance with Technical Schedule TS-C.
Art 9.39
Provided user loads and generating plants have complied with the normal reactive power
compensation requirements above, it shall be the responsibility of the ETU to provide whatever additional
reactive power compensation that is required to maintain system voltages within the stipulated range.
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Such reactive power compensation generally referred to as the Basic Reactive Power Compensation
shall be to the account of the ETU as part of the general cost of operating the NITS.
Supplementary reactive power compensation

Art 9.40
Where a Distribution Company, Bulk Customer or any other NITS off-taker fails to maintain its
reactive power requirements or power factor within the stipulated range, the ETU may procure or
provide supplementary reactive compensation in order to ensure that the NITS voltage standards are
achieved. Such users shall be liable to pay compensation to the ETU in addition to penalties at rates set
out in Technical Schedule TS-C or the Electricity Market Rules which are commensurate with either the
level of their reactive power needs that are in excess of their limits or the level of supplementary reactive
compensation deemed to have been procured by the ETU due to their failure.
Art 9.41
The ETU shall schedule, provide, procure and/or despatch supplementary reactive power
compensation as necessary to maintain system voltage within limits during normal operations as well as
during grid contingency conditions.
Art 9.42
The normal provision of reactive power requirements by any generating plant shall be without
compensation but dispatch instructions for operation beyond the standard requirement shall attract
compensation payments from the ETU as provided under the Electricity Market Rules.
Compliance of generating plants with instructions

Art 9.43
A generating plant shall comply with the instructions of the ETU and operate accordingly to
provide reactive power compensation and maintain voltage levels.

Art 9.44 Generating plants shall inform the ETU of any difficulties in meeting the agreed voltage levels or
in providing the reactive power compensation requirements. The generating plants shall in addition
ensure that automatic voltage regulators and other such devices are continuously in service and inform
the ETU accordingly whenever a generating unit is operating without its automatic voltage regulator or
any such devices.
Art 9.45
The inability or unwillingness of a generating plant to comply with the valid instructions of the
ETU (i.e. to operate at any point within the stipulated limits) shall constitute a breach of the Grid Code
for which penalties may be assessed and applied.
Transmission operations planning

Art 9.46
For the purposes of real-time control of the power system, the ETU shall regularly perform
transmission operational planning studies.

Art 9.47
The transmission operational planning studies shall be made on a coordinated basis to determine:
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(a) the configuration and operating characteristics of facilities necessary for satisfactory operation
of the NITS; and
(b) the operating limitations for normal operation when all transmission components are in
service and also under abnormal or emergency conditions.
Art 9.48
Transmission operational planning shall be in accordance with and satisfy the N-1 contingency
criteria.
Art 9.49
Periodic studies shall be undertaken to determine the Emergency Transfer Capability of
interconnection transmission lines.
Power system operating states

Normal State
Art 9.50
The NITS shall be considered to be in a Normal State when all the following conditions are
satisfied :
(a) the operating reserves as specified in the Operating Manual are sufficient;
(b) the system frequency is within the limits of 49.8Hz and 50.2Hz;
(c) voltages at all NITS buses are within the limits of 5% of the nominal value;
(d) the loading levels of all transmission circuits and substation equipment are below 85% of
their continuous ratings;
(e) all interconnection transmission lines having or likely to have an impact on the operation of
the NITS are being operated within their ratings; and
(f) the NITS configuration is such that any potential fault current can be interrupted and the
faulted equipment can be isolated from the NITS and the NITS shall remain secure against
an N-1 contingency event.
Alert State
Art 9.51
The NITS shall be considered to be in an Alert State when any one of the following conditions
exist:
(a)
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(b)
the system frequency is outside the limits for the Normal State, but within 49.0Hz to
51.0Hz;
(c)
the N-1 contingency criterion is violated;
(d)
the voltage at any NITS bus is outside the limits of 5% of the nominal value but within
the limits of 10% of the nominal value;
(e)
there is critical loading or imminent overloading of transmission lines or substation

equipment;
(f)
a weather disturbance has entered the ETU area of responsibility, which may affect
operations of the NITS; or
(g)
a social unrest or public order problem exists, which may pose a threat to NITS operations.
Art 9.52 The ETU shall declare the power system to be in an Alert State when any of the above conditions
exist on the NITS and all Grid Participants shall coordinate their actions to restore the NITS to the
Normal State.
Art 9.53 Once an Alert State has been declared, the ETU may take such action as it determines appropriate,
including:
(a)
cancelling all planned maintenance or other work affecting the security of the NITS;
(b)
cancelling and denying requests for or deferring approved outages;
(c)
directing that parts of the NITS be returned to service, as required; and
(d)
operating at security limits appropriate for an Alert State.
Emergency State
Art 9.54
The NITS shall be considered to be in an Emergency State when a multiple contingency system
condition has occurred without resulting in a total system collapse, in addition to the existence of any
one of the following conditions exists:
(a)
there is a generation deficiency; or
(b) NITS transmission voltages are outside the limits of 10% of the nominal value; or
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(c)
the loading level of any transmission circuit or substation equipment is above 110% of its
continuous rating.
Art 9.55
The ETU shall declare the power system to be in an Emergency State when any of the above
conditions specified for an Emergency State exists on the NITS or when the ETU determines that there
exists a situation which has an adverse effect on electricity supply or which poses a significant threat to
system security.
Art 9.56
During an Emergency State, all Grid Participants shall coordinate their actions to restore the
NITS to the Normal State.

Art 9.57
Once an Emergency State has been declared, the ETU shall operate within the security limits
appropriate for an Emergency State which shall include taking such necessary action as the following:
(a)
cancelling all maintenance or other planned work affecting the security of the NITS;
(b)
cancelling, denying requests for or deferring approved planned outages;
(c)
directing that transmission or generation facilities be returned to service; and
(d)
operating to security limits appropriate for an Emergency State.
Extreme State
Art 9.58
The NITS shall be considered to be in an Extreme State when corrective measures taken by the
ETU during an Emergency State have failed to maintain the security of the NITS and has resulted in
either cascading trips, islanding and/or system collapse.
Restorative State
Art 9.59
The NITS shall be considered to be in Restorative State when generating units, transmission
lines, substation equipment and loads are being energized and synchronized to restore the Grid to its
Normal State.
Power system operation criteria

Art 9.60
The NITS shall be operated so that it remains in the Normal State.
Art 9.61
The NITS shall be operated and maintained to meet the operating limits and benchmarks stipulated
in Technical Schedule TS-L including other Reliability and Performance Standards under the Grid Code
.
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Art 9.62
The Security and Reliability of the NITS shall be determined based on a Single Contingency
criterion which is that the NITS shall continue to operate in the Normal State following the loss of any
one generating unit, a transmission line or a transformer.
Art 9.63
The system frequency shall be controlled by the spinning reserve during the Normal State and by
the timely use of non-spinning reserve and demand management practices during the Alert State and the
Emergency State.
Art 9.64
The NITS shall be operated at adequate security levels to reduce vulnerability to transient instability,
dynamic instability and voltage instability problems.

Art 9.65
Adequate spinning reserve and non-spinning reserve shall be available to stabilize the NITS and
facilitate the restoration to the Normal State following a disturbance leading to loss of generating capacity.
Art 9.66
Following a contingency event or a significant change in power system conditions, it is possible
that the power system may no longer be in a condition which could be considered secure on the occurrence
of a further contingency event. The ETU shall take all reasonable actions to adjust the operating conditions
with a view to returning the power system to the Normal operating state as soon as it is practical to do
so.
Art 9.67
The ETU shall ensure that adequate load shedding facilities that could be initiated automatically
by frequency conditions are available and in service to facilitate the restoration of the power system to
a Normal State following significant contingency events.
Art 9.68
All Grid Participants shall be required to provide and maintain all required facilities consistent
with Prudent Utility Practice and to operate equipment in a manner so as to:

(a)
assist in preventing or controlling instability within the power system;
(b)
assist in the maintenance of, or restoration of the NITS to a Normal State of operation;
and
(c)
prevent uncontrolled separation of the power system, transmission break-up, or cascading

outages, following any power system incident.
Power system frequency control

Art 9.69
The ETU shall use its reasonable endeavours to control the power system frequency and ensure
that the power system frequency performance standards defined in the Technical Schedule TS-F of the
Grid Code are achieved.
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Art 9.70
To assist in the effective control of power system frequency by the ETU,

(a)
The authority to control and direct the output of generating units shall rest with the ETU;
(b)
Generating plants, however, are required to provide any necessary protective devices or
systems to protect their plant and associated facilities against abnormal and extreme frequency
excursions on the power system;
(c)
The ETU shall arrange to have available and specifically allocate generating plant as found
appropriate that can be automatically controlled through AGC or directed by the ETU to
ensure that normal load variations do not result in frequency deviations outside the defined
limits for normal operation;
(d)
The ETU shall procure adequate ancillary services to cater for the impact of potential
power system disruptions on the power system frequency arising from the most critical
single contingency event; and
(e)
The ETU shall ensure that adequate facilities are available at all times and are under its
direction to allow for the managed recovery of the NITS to its Normal State whenever
required.
Power system voltage control

Art 9.71
The ETU shall use all reasonable endeavours to control power system voltages and ensure that
the defined power system voltage standards of the Grid Code are achieved.
Art 9.72
To assist in the effective control of power system voltages:

(a)
The ETU shall ensure that sufficient resources are available throughout the NITS to meet
applicable performance standards for reactive power support and voltage control;
(b)
The necessary procedures shall be as established by the ETU in the relevant System
Operational Manuals;
(c)
The ETU, in consultation with Grid Participants, shall assess and determine the limits of
the operation of the power system associated with the avoidance of voltage failure or collapse
under credible contingency event scenarios, which determination shall include a review of
the dynamic stability of the power system;
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(d)
The voltage limits of the power system shall be translated by the ETU into key location
operational voltage target settings, transmission line capacity limits, reactive power production
or absorption capacity or other appropriate limits;
(e)
The ETU shall direct providers of reactive power support and voltage control service to
take any actions necessary to maintain stable voltage levels in accordance with relevant
provisions of Connection Agreements, applicable performance standards and contractual
arrangements for ancillary services in order to prevent the collapse of voltages on the NITS;
(f)
If voltages are outside acceptable limits, and the means of voltage control are exhausted,
the ETU shall take all other reasonable actions, including directing changes to demand,
selective load shedding, additional generation or reduction in transmission line flows but
only to the extent necessary to restore the voltages to within the relevant limits and all Grid
Participants shall comply with any such directions;
(g)
Sufficient data acquisition equipment with suitable indicators shall be available to the ETU
and generating plants to monitor system voltage levels, load-tap-change settings, reactive
power flow and status of reactive power supply resources; and
(h)
The ETU shall arrange, coordinate and supervise the conduct of appropriate tests to assess
the availability and adequacy of the provision of reactive power to control and maintain
power system voltages under Normal, Alert and Emergency States.
Protection co-ordination
Art 9.73
Relaying at Connection Points shall be of primary concern to the ETU because the satisfactory
operation of the NITS, especially under abnormal conditions, is dependent upon the relay equipment
and relay schemes in effect..
Art 9.74
A Grid Participant shall design, implement, coordinate and maintain its protection system to
ensure the desired speed, sensitivity and selectivity in clearing faults on the Grid Participants side of the
Connection Point.
Art 9.75
The NITS shall have adequate and coordinated primary and backup protection at all times to
limit the magnitude of Grid disturbances when a fault or equipment failure occurs.
Art 9.76
Where there is an outage of one protection system of a transmission element, the ETU shall
determine, in consultation with the relevant NITS Asset Owner, the most appropriate action to take.
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Art 9.77
Where there is an outage of both protection systems on a transmission element and the ETU
determines this to be an unacceptable risk to power system security, the ETU may take the transmission
element out of service as soon as possible and advise the relevant NITS Asset Owner immediately of the
action undertaken.
Art 9.78
The ETU shall coordinate the necessary inspections and tests to ensure that the protection of the
power system is adequate to avoid damage to power system plant and equipment.
Appointment of agents and authorised communications

Art 9.79
A Grid Participant may appoint an agent (called a Grid Participant Agent) to coordinate
operations of one or more of that Grid Participants facilities on its behalf, but only with the prior
written consent of the ETU.
Art 9.80
A Grid Participant that has appointed a Grid Participant Agent may replace that Grid Participant
Agent but only with a prior written consent of the ETU.

Art 9.81
The ETU may only withhold its consent to the appointment of a Grid Participant Agent if it
reasonably believes that the appointed agent is not suitably qualified or experienced to operate the
relevant facility at the interface with a transmission network.
Art 9.82
The ETU may appoint a person to carry out operations on its behalf at the interface of the NITS
with the Grid Participants facilities.

Art 9.83
The ETU and its representative (including authorised agents) may rely on any communications
given
Art 9.84
(a)
by a Grid Participant Agent as being given by the relevant Grid Participant; and
(b)
to a Grid Participant Agent as having been given to the relevant Grid Participant.
For the purposes of this Grid Code,

(a) the act or omission of a person appointed by a Grid Participant as an agent shall be deemed
to be the act or omission of the relevant Grid Participant, and
(b)communication between the respective appointees of the ETU and a Grid Participant shall be
deemed to be authorised communication.
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Demand management
Art 9.85
This section of the Operations Sub-Code applies to situations on the NITS where there is
insufficient generation capacity available from generation facilities to satisfy expected demand, where
operating problems that affect the ability to serve load exist, or where there is a breakdown on any part
of the NITS.
Art 9.86
The section identifies actions that the ETU may take or may direct Grid Participants to take to
assist in achieving reductions in demand to either avoid or alleviate such situations.
Automatic Frequency Load Shedding (AFLS)

Art 9.87
An AFLS scheme shall be implemented to maintain the frequency of the NITS and to restore it to
normal, following frequency deviations outside of the limits established by the Grid Code.
Art 9.88 All Distribution Companies and Bulk Customers having expected peak demands at any connection
point in excess of five MW shall provide AFLS facilities to enable automatic interruption of load.
Art 9.89
The AFLS scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the philosophy stipulated in Technical
Schedule TS-A.
Art 9.90
The ETU, in consultation with Grid Participants, shall develop a Demand Management Guidelines
Manual which shall include the basis for exclusions to demand management activities that are undertaken
during under-frequency conditions. The manual shall be updated as and when necessary.
Art 9.91
Following load shedding to maintain the frequency of the NITS, the ETU shall within 60 minutes
after the action report conditions on the power system to all affected Grid Participants.
Art 9.92
No Grid Participant shall restore load that has been shed until directions have been received from
the ETU permitting it to do so and the Grid Participant shall commence the restoration of load immediately
following receipt of such direction.
Art 9.93
Each Grid Participant shall, as soon as practicable, provide the ETU with an estimate of the
demand reduction that has occurred as a result of an AFLS operation.
Demand management in an Emergency Operating State

Art 9.94
When an Emergency Operating State has been declared by the ETU, the actions available to the
ETU to safeguard the security of the NITS may include issuing directions to a Grid Participant to take
manual action to reduce demand for electricity.
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Art 9.95
A Grid Participant that receives a directive from the ETU to reduce demand shall achieve the
reduction in demand within five minutes of receipt of the directive and shall, as soon as practicable,
notify the ETU that it has done so.
Art 9.96
The Grid Participant that has reduced its demand shall not restore it until directions have been
received from the ETU permitting it to do so and the Grid Participant shall commence restoration
immediately following receipt of such directions.
Art 9.97
Where demand reduction within a Grid Participants network may not be adequate to relieve
dangerous system conditions, the ETU may instruct block load-shedding or resort to tripping of feeders
or transformers at bulk supply substations.
Ancillary services
Art 9.98
The ETU shall ensure the availability and adequacy of ancillary services to support the transmission
of energy from generating sources to loads while maintaining, reliable operation of the transmission
system in accordance with Prudent Utility Practice.
Art 9.99
The ETU shall operate to ensure that sufficient ancillary services are available to satisfy the
performance and reliability standards of the Grid Code.

Art 9.100 The requirements for ancillary services shall be adjusted from time to time by the ETU to take
into account factors including variations in power system conditions, real-time dispatch constraints,
contingency events, the prevailing risk or vulnerability level of the NITS and the results of assessments
of voltage and dynamic stability.
Art 9.101 The ETU shall determine the ancillary services requirements of the NITS using demand forecasts
for the time frame for which the ancillary services are to be provided.
Art 9.102 Ancillary services shall include
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Spinning reserves,
(b)
Non-spinning reserves,
(c)
Voltage and reactive power control and
(d)
Black start capability.
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Standards for ancillary services

Spinning reserves
Art 9.103 Spinning reserves required to meet expected variations in system demand shall be provided by
Wholesale Power Suppliers with synchronized generating units capable of governor control and equipped
with AGC facilities to respond to control signals from the ETU Dispatch Centre.
Art 9.104 The ETU shall determine the total amount of AGC capacity required through studies that identify
the amount of reserves and regulation required to meet system performance and reliability standards
and by considering the likely variation in load over the period.
Art 9.105 A generating unit that provides AGC regulation service shall meet the following criteria:
(a)
the generating unit must be capable of responding to direct control signals from the
ETUs Dispatch Centre in both an upward and downward direction;
(b)
the output of the generating unit must be capable of being monitored continuously by the
ETU through observation of the generating units AGC status which shall be observable,
indicating whether the generating unit is on AGC or not; and
(c)
the generating unit must be capable of delivering the full amount of regulating capacity
contracted in both the upward and downward directions within the time limit defined by the
ETU.
Non-spinning reserves
Art 9.106 Non-spinning reserves which are required to maintain power system security in the event of
NITS or generation outages shall be provided from unsynchronized generating units capable of being
started, synchronized and loaded within the time frame defined by the ETU.
Art 9.107 Non-spinning reserve shall be provided by contractually committing to the ETU a generating
unit that provides a portion of capacity that is idle or unsynchronized and yet can be fully activated
within thirty minutes and is capable of operating at the designated output level for at least one hour.
Art 9.108 The ETU shall determine the total amount of non-spinning reserve capacity required to meet
system performance and reliability standards and the determination of this requirement shall be a function
of the largest generating units and load blocks on the system, as well as the combined system demand.
Voltage and reactive power control

Art 9.109 Reactive power compensation which is required to maintain adequate system voltages and to
prevent power system failure through voltage collapse shall be provided from generating units operating
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outside the reactive power limits defined in this Grid Code and from Grid Participants with the capability
to supply additional reactive power above their own requirements.
Art 9.110 The ETU shall conduct technical studies based on the quantities, characteristics and locations of
forecast demand to determine the quantities and locations of reactive support required to maintain
voltage levels and reactive margins within the required standards
Art 9.111 Reactive power compensation and voltage control service shall be provided by contractually
committing to the ETU the ability to reserve and dispatch the reactive power output of a generating unit
and reactive power compensation devices.
Art 9.112 Every generating unit shall provide a minimum amount of reactive power to the ETU, in accordance
with the relevant Connection Agreements.
Black start capability

Art 9.113 Generating plants with Black Start capability are required to enable restoration of the power
system to a Normal State following a complete or partial failure of the power system.
Art 9.114 The ETU shall prepare an emergency power system restoration plan and determine the quantities
and locations of Black Start generating units that are required. The determination of Black Start
requirements for the NITS shall be made based on contingency studies performed in the preparation of
the emergency restoration plan which studies shall, at a minimum, take into account the following:
(a)
a range of reasonable initiating disturbances;
(b)
the magnitude, extent and likelihood of the outage, the assumed status of generation after
the initiating disturbance and the system demand level at the time of the disturbance;
(c)
generating unit performance, including the probability that some resources used to provide
Black Start may fail to start; and
(d)
the possibility that transmission system damage may prevent some of the resources used
to provide Black Start from serving their intended loads.
Art 9.115 The ETU shall secure adequate Black Start capacity by contractually committing self-starting
generating unit capacities which shall be used to restore service to the transmission system after a
blackout.
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Dispatch, monitoring and testing of ancillary services

Art 9.116 In the real time dispatch time frame, it will be necessary to regularly monitor and manage the
provision of the various ancillary services. The instructions for these services shall be issued by the
ETU, and sent to the relevant Grid Participant.
Art 9.117 Any information that is brought to the attention of the ETU, either by way of direct communication
with an ancillary service provider, or through other data shall be logged.
Art 9.118 Monitoring of ancillary service performance by the ETU shall be by a combination of on-going
monitoring, unannounced tests and detailed analysis of response to actual contingency events by Grid
Participants.
Art 9.119 Where the ETU determines that a Grid Participant has not responded to its instruction or there is
an apparent deficiency in terms of ancillary service performance, the Grid Participant shall in the first
instance be contacted and the deficiency discussed. The ETU shall record any reasons offered for the
deficiency or non-responsiveness.
Art 9.120 Where there is continuing non-responsiveness, deficiency or variation from dispatch expectations
on the part of Grid Participants, the occurrence shall be logged for review by the COC and the Grid
Participant advised to that effect. Logged details shall include specific information offered by the Grid
Participant and all other evidence that is available.
Ancillary Services Agreement

Art 9.121 The ETU shall use reasonable endeavours to enter into agreements to provide sufficient ancillary
services to meet the system performance requirements, taking into account those which are available or
are provided under Connection Agreements.
Art 9.122 The ETU may direct a Grid Participant to provide ancillary services agreed to be provided under
a Connection Agreement and a Grid Participant so directed shall use reasonable endeavours to comply
with any such direction.
Art 9.123 Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, payment by the ETU under an Ancillary Services
Agreement may contain but shall not be limited to:
(a)
components based on either or both of the contracted capabilities and a measure of the
ancillary service actually provided;
(b)
a component reflective of demonstrable opportunity cost (i.e. lost revenue or opportunity)

incurred by the Grid Participant in providing the ancillary service; and
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(c)
a component to provide the Grid Participant with a fair return in respect of any additional
direct costs associated with providing the ancillary service.
Art 9.124 A Grid Participant shall not unreasonably refuse to provide ancillary services.
Art 9.125 The ETU shall, through the System Operational Manual, develop methods and procedures to
determine, control and monitor the performance of Grid Participants who provide ancillary services.
Art 9.126 The ETU shall randomly monitor and check each provider of ancillary service for compliance, in
accordance with the requirements of the system.
Art 9.127 When justifiable in terms of power system security, the ETU may direct any Grid Participant to
provide an ancillary service where the Grid Participants plant is capable of doing so.
Art 9.128 The ETU shall offer compensation to a Grid Participant in respect of the ancillary services provided
where:
(a) the ETU directs a Grid Participant to provide ancillary services and the Grid Participant
provides the ancillary services; and
(b)there is no Ancillary Services Agreement in place with that Grid Participant in respect of the
required ancillary service;
Art 9.129 If compensation offered for provision of ancillary services is not accepted by the Grid Participant
and the level of compensation cannot be agreed, the Grid Participant may seek a determination of a
reasonable level of compensation in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures of the Grid
Code.
Power system restoration

Art 9.130 A partial or total system collapse represents one of the most serious fault situations that may
occur on the NITS. Due to the significance of such an incident and the urgency in restoring supply to all
customers, it is imperative that all Grid Participants maintain a high level of awareness and understanding
in respect of power system restoration.
Art 9.131 Following a system collapse, the ETU shall coordinate power system restoration in an orderly
and secure manner.
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Restoration Plan
Art 9.132 The ETU shall develop and maintain a plan, the NITS Restoration Plan, for restoring the power
system following a major contingency event or emergency as required by the applicable reliability standards
and considered prudent by the ETU.
Art 9.133 The NITS Restoration Plan shall cover elements as the ETU determines necessary to implement
effective restoration of the power system including:
(a) plans for managing major disturbances on the power system that result in partial or total
system collapse;
(b) plans for the testing and verification of emergency preparedness facilities and procedures;
and
(c) description of the roles of the ETU and various participants in the power system restoration
plan.
Art 9.134 The objective of the NITS Restoration Plan shall be to ensure that in the event of a partial or total
collapse normal supply is restored to all customers as quickly and as safely as practicable in accordance
with Prudent Utility Practice.
Art 9.135 The NITS Restoration Plan and associated procedures shall be developed in consultation with all
Grid Participants, and shall be reviewed and/or updated at least annually, whenever changes are made in
the power system configuration or more frequently if required.
Art 9.136 Where an outside source of power is necessary for start-up, necessary switching procedures
shall be determined and reviewed periodically with dispatchers and the operating personnel;
Art 9.137 It shall be the responsibility of each Grid Participant to ensure that any of its personnel who may
reasonably be expected to be involved in power system restoration are familiar with, and are adequately
trained and experienced in the procedures to be carried out and shall have sufficient authority to be able
to implement the plan and comply with any instructions issued by the ETU.
Art 9.138 The ETU and all relevant Grid Participants shall verify the restoration procedure by actual testing
or by simulation.
Restoration Process
Art 9.139 The ETU shall issue instructions for generating plants with Black Start capability to initiate a
Start-up.
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Art 9.140 Upon receipt of the instruction from the ETU, Grid Participants providing Black Start shall startup immediately to energize a part of the NITS and/or synchronize to the NITS.
Art 9.141 The ETU shall issue directions to Grid Participants in restoring the power system following
major disturbances And each Grid Participant shall be responsible for carrying out such ETU directions
in accordance with the provisions of the NITS Restoration Plan.
Art 9.142 The ETU shall coordinate the rate that load is restored to prevent adding load faster than generation
and transmission capabilities permit.
Art 9.143 During total or partial collapse and as conditions are being brought back to normal, the system
may be operated outside normal voltage and frequency standards.
Art 9.144 The ETU shall inform all Grid Participants after completing the restoration of the NITS, that the
Emergency State no longer exists and that the NITS is back to Normal State and normal scheduling and
dispatching operations shall then be resumed.
Outage/maintenance planning
General
Art 9.145 The purpose of this section of the sub-code is to enable the ETU to review, assess, coordinate,
control and manage the impact of outage schedules on the fulfilment of its reliability-related obligation
of the NITS.
Art 9.146 The section defines the responsibilities of the various parties with regards to the outage planning
process. It provides for the notification of outage requirements, the permitting of outages and identification
of the categories of equipment whose outage requires notification or permission prior to withdrawal
from service. It requires Grid Participants to obtain the approval of the ETU in respect of planned
outage schedules, permits the ETU to reject, defer and recall outages that may have an unacceptable
impact on the reliability of the NITS and provides for certain consequences following the cancellation of
outages.
Art 9.147 The ETU shall ensure that generation and transmission equipment outages are planned and
coordinated to maximize resource utilization and to minimize down-time all in the pursuit of reliable
service and least operating cost.
Art 9.148 The planning of the temporary or final shutdown of equipment shall be undertaken sufficiently in
advance to enable technical contingency measures to be implemented.
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Requirements and exceptions to prior approval for outages

Art 9.149 No person shall take any action that will cause an outage or affect the optimum operation of
equipment that forms part of the NITS unless it is approved in writing by the ETU. Such equipment and
facilities shall include the following:
(a) facilities and equipment forming part of the NITS;
(b) registered generation and auxiliary equipment connected to the NITS;
(c) protective relaying equipment and facilities; and
(d) communication and telemetry equipment required for the operation of the NITS.
Art 9.150 The ETU may amend from time to time and publish in the System Operational Manual, a full
description of the equipment and facilities the outage of which must be reported to and scheduled with
the ETU in accordance with the provisions of this section.
Art 9.151 Grid Participants may not remove from service the equipment and facilities described in Article
9.149 other than in accordance with this section, unless such removal from service is necessary to
prevent substantial damage to the Grid Participants equipment, facilities or the environment or to
protect the safety of employees or the public.
Art 9.152 If any equipment or facilities are removed from service for any of the reasons stated in Article
9.151, the Grid Participant shall
(a) promptly advise the ETU by phone giving the specific reasons for such action, and
(b)thereafter notify the ETU in writing within 24 hours.
Art 9.153 The ETU shall approve all schedules for equipment outages.
Art 9.154 Outage of the following generation facilities however do not need to be reported to or scheduled
with the ETU unless the generation facility has been designated by the ETU as affecting the reliability of
the NITS:
(a) a non-registered generation facility; and
(b) a registered generation facility having a nameplate rating of less than 10 MW.
Art 9.155 The ETU may, upon request, exempt certain additional facilities and equipment from the application
of the outage reporting and scheduling obligations set forth in this section where the ETU determines
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that the granting of such an exemption is not inconsistent with the reliable and efficient operation of the
NITS.
Art 9.156 A Grid Participant may submit an exemption request to the ETU at any time; however, a Grid
Participant that has submitted an exemption request shall continue to comply with the outage reporting
and scheduling obligations with respect to the facilities or equipment that they wish to be exempted until
the ETU has notified its approval or otherwise of the exemption request.
Responsibility for preparation of outage plans

Art 9.157 The ETU has overall responsibility for assessment of the risk posed to the NITS arising from
maintenance and commissioning activities. The ETU shall therefore coordinate maintenance activities,
plan outages and administer the outage scheduling process.
Art 9.158 The ETU shall, among other things, prepare the following outage plans:
(a) provisional 3-year Outage Plan; and
(b) the annual Committed Outage Plan.
Art 9.159 The ETU shall take the following into account during the preparation of outage plans:
(a) forecast demand and the requirements of the NITS;
(b) the needs for maintenance of grid components;
(c) the maintenance program actually implemented;
(d) the request by Grid Participants for changes in their maintenance schedules;
(e) the need to minimize the total cost of the maintenance activity; and
(f)
any other relevant factor.
Outage planning process

Art 9.160 All Grid Participants shall determine their annual Outage Needs based upon their own criteria
and assessments.
Art 9.161 A Grid Participant shall provide the ETU with its Outage Needs for the next three years by June
15th of the preceding year.
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Art 9.162 The Outage Needs shall include the following information which shall also be provided whenever
a Grid Participant wishes to request for an outage on its equipment or facilities:
(a) identification of the equipment and the capacity to be affected;
(b) brief operational contingency and impact assessment;
(c) time to restore the element in an emergency;
(d) a description of the maintenance work to be carried out;
(e) the expected duration of the maintenance work;
(f)
an indication of the preferred start date for the outage and the expected completion date
for the work; and
(g) an indication of whether there is flexibility in dates, the earliest start and the latest completion
dates.
Art 9.163 Based on the Outage Needs information submitted, the ETU shall prepare an Initial Outage Plan
for the next year and a Provisional Outage Plan for a further two years.
Art 9.164 Whereas the ETU, in preparing the outage plans, shall endeavour to accommodate Grid
Participants requests for particular dates, the Outage Needs submitted by a Grid Participant only represent
a preference which shall be subject to the scheduling considerations of the ETU.
Art 9.165 The Initial Outage Plan which shall be circulated to Grid Participants not later than August 15th
of the preceding year, shall include all the outage needs provided by Grid Participants.
Art 9.166 Where the outage needs of Grid Participants are in conflict or are incompatible with the service
requirements of the NITS such that they cannot be accepted by the ETU, the ETU shall inform the
affected Grid Participants and suggest, for their consideration, alternatives that resolve the conflict
following which the affected Grid Participants shall submit Revised Outage Needs.
Art 9.167 Upon receipt of the Revised Outage Needs, the ETU shall consult with affected Grid Participants
over any unresolved conflicts, prepare and issue by the 1st day of December to all Grid Participants, the
Committed Outage Plan for the forth coming year.
Art 9.168 The Committed Outage Plan shall comprise a list indicating the planned outages by Grid Participant
and the associated facility or equipment that have received the ETUs planning approval.
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Art 9.169 Outage needs that are not included in the approved annual outage plan shall be deemed to have
been denied by the ETU.
Outage/maintenance coordination
Art 9.170 Towards the coordinated implementation of their individual maintenance programs, each Grid
Participant shall develop in accordance with the Committed Outage Plan, monthly Outage Requests
which specify the details of the maintenance program for each week of the month.
Art 9.171 The Outage Request for each month shall be submitted to the ETU at least thirty days before the
work planned is to start.
Art 9.172 The ETU shall approve all monthly outage requests that are in accordance with the Committed
Outage Plan unless unforeseen conditions make it unwise or unacceptable from the reliability, security
or safety perspective for the outage to proceed.
Art 9.173 A Grid Participant who no longer intends to proceed with a committed outage shall notify the
ETU and any withdrawn outages may only be added to the outage plans of subsequent months at the
sole discretion of the ETU.
Art 9.174 The ETU may deny, defer or cancel a previously approved outage if it determines, in accordance
with system reliability, security or safety criteria that the planned outage poses a significant risk to the
satisfactory operation of the NITS such that it would not be prudent for the outage to proceed.
Art 9.175 Where the ETU cancels or denies a planned outage from proceeding, it shall inform the affected
Grid Participant as soon as practical and cooperate with the Grid Participant to arrange for the rescheduling of the activity at the Grid Participants earliest convenience.
Art 9.176 The ETU may, where necessary to maintain the reliability of the NITS in extreme emergency
conditions, recall a planned outage that has already commenced.
Art 9.177 The ETU shall not recall an ongoing planned outage unless it has first cancelled, deferred or
rejected requests for approval of all other planned outages the cancellation, deferral or rejection of
which could eliminate the need to recall the ongoing planned outage and yet further control action is
required.
Art 9.178 A Grid Participant whose ongoing planned outage has been recalled shall arrange for the accelerated
return to service of the facility or equipment in accordance with the instructions of the ETU.
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Restoration or return of equipment into service

Art 9.179 Grid Participants shall coordinate with the ETU in respect of the return to service of equipment
following an outage taking into account the observance of the necessary Safety Requirements.
Outage records and reporting

Art 9.180 The ETU shall maintain a record of all submissions to the maintenance/outage planning and
coordination process and of all forced outage notices and associated forced outage information submitted
to it.
Art 9.181 The ETU shall, at the end of every quarter, provide a report indicating the following with respect
to outages and related requests for compensation and disputes occurring:
(a)
list of all forced outages that occurred during the period, including planned outages that
have been deemed as forced outages because they exceeded their approved duration and
differentiating the outage types and provide the reasons for each outage;
(b)
a list of all planned outages;
(c)
a list of all outages where the approval of the ETU was withdrawn, including recalled
outages together with the reasons for such withdrawal, and a record of whether the Grid
Participant submitted the matter to the dispute resolution process;
(d)
a list of all outages which were withdrawn by the Grid Participant prior to commencement
of the outage; and
(e)
such other outage-related information as may be requested by the ETC.
Art 9.182 Any planned outage that takes place at a time or times other than the time period approved by the
ETU, including outages that extend beyond the time approved by the ETU shall be considered and
reported as a forced outage and referred to the ETC.
Equipment testing
Art 9.183 The testing or trial-running of any equipment, plant or facilities which could adversely affect the
stability, reliability or security of NITS services or the safety of personnel or cause damage to equipment
connected to the NITS shall require the prior approval of the ETU.
Art 9.184 Tests for which the approval of the ETU is required shall include:
(a)
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(b)
generating plant capacity tests,
(c)
stability tests of generation plants, such as turbine over-speed tests, governor response
tests and load-rejection tests;
(d)
actions such as line and equipment trip tests which could cause abnormal voltage or
frequency excursions or current overload;
(e)
changes to the configuration of the NITS; and
(f)
commissioning tests of new generation facilities and re-commissioning tests of existing

generation facilities.
Art 9.185 A Grid Participant who wishes to engage in any such test of its facilities or equipment shall
request the prior approval of the ETU to conduct the test.
Art 9.186 The request for a test shall include all the information needed and requested by the ETU and any
other parties that are likely to be affected to assess the potential impact. As a minimum, the information
provided shall identify:
(a)
the rationale for the tests;
(b)
the equipment involved;
(c)
the test method, system configurations or setup and relevant details of contracts or
agreements as they relate to the test activities;
(d)
(e)
preferred and alternative dates and times for the conduct of the test;
the expected impact of the test activities on power flows, voltage and frequency, and of
any other network characteristics that could affect the stability and reliability of the NITS,
including details of the steps or precautions to be taken so as to minimize the negative
impact on the NITS and its users;
(f)
details of special readings, curves, plots or observations, as available; and
(g)
the names, designation and affiliation of personnel who will be involved in the test activities
and methods of communication with those who may be contacted in this respect .
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Art 9.187 The request for the proposed test shall be made at least 14 days in advance of the proposed test
date to allow for the needed co-ordination and assessment by the ETU to take place. No such test shall
commence without the specific approval of the ETU.
Art 9.188 The ETU shall permit a test referred to in this section to be performed unless the ETU determines
that the performance of the test poses an unacceptable level of risk or that it will have an intolerable
adverse impact.
Equipment identification and nomenclature

Art 9.189 In order to ensure the safe and effective operation of the NITS and to minimize the risk of faults
resulting from human error, equipment nomenclature and identification shall be in accordance with a
common standard which shall be developed and maintained by the ETU.
Art 9.190 All Grid Participants shall apply the common nomenclature system developed by the ETU to
code, number, and otherwise identify all NITS substations, plant and equipment that form part of the
NITS or are directly connected to the NITS.
Art 9.191 The nomenclature shall be used in all technical drawings, operations, instructions, notices and
other documents.
Art 9.192 A Grid Participant shall use reasonable endeavours to ensure that its representatives comply with
the nomenclature standards in any operational communications with the ETU.
Art 9.193 A Grid Participant shall ensure that name plates on its equipment at any point within the NITS
conform to the nomenclature standards and that the nameplates are maintained to ensure easy and
accurate identification of equipment.
Art 9.194 The ETU may, by notice in writing, request a Grid Participant to change the existing numbering
or nomenclature of transmission equipment and apparatus of the Grid Participant for purposes of
uniformity, and the Grid Participant shall comply with such a request provided that if the existing
numbering or nomenclature conformed with the nomenclature standards, the ETU shall pay all reasonable
costs incurred by the Grid Participant in complying with the request.
Communication systems and facilities

Art 9.195 The ETU is responsible for maintaining redundant means of communication which are continuously
available with all Grid Participants, particularly, Wholesale Suppliers, Distribution Companies and Bulk
Customers.
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Art 9.196 The ETU and all Wholesale Suppliers, Distribution Companies and Bulk Customers shall provide
adequate and reliable telecommunication facilities, including telephone, facsimile, electronic mail,
internally and with other Grid Participants (where appropriate) to ensure the exchange of information
necessary to maintain system reliability. When possible, these facilities shall be redundant and diversely
routed.
ETU Communication Procedures

Art 9.197 Procedures for operator-to-operator communication shall be established by each Wholesale
Supplier or Distribution Company working with the ETU so that communication between operating
personnel is consistent, efficient, and effective during normal and emergency conditions.
Art 9.198 Operating instructions and procedures shall be established by each Grid Participant to enable
operations to continue during the loss of communication facilities.
Guidelines and requirements for notification

Art 9.199 All Grid Participants shall provide the names of their contact persons.
Art 9.200 All Grid Participants shall give reasonable prior notice to all who may be affected by operational
actions, such as switching or parameter adjustments that they intend to execute. The notice shall be
given sufficiently in advance to allow others to consider the impact and prepare.
Art 9.201 A notification of an operation shall, whenever possible, be communicated in writing and shall be
of sufficient detail to enable the recipient of the notification to consider and analyze the implications and
risks arising.
Art 9.202 Where there is insufficient time before the scheduled operation for notification to be given in
writing, then the notification shall be communicated by voice call to enable the action to be taken
without delay followed by a written confirmation of the notification soon after the action has been
completed.
Art 9.203 A notification shall include the name, position and other identification of the individual issuing
the notice.
Art 9.204 The individual issuing the notice shall be competent and capable of discussing the technical
merits, alternatives and implications of the notice.
Art 9.205 The issuing individual shall respond promptly and fully to any questions or requests for clarification
or additional information.
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Art 9.206 The recipient of the notification may ask questions to clarify the notification and the giver of the
notification will, as far as is able, answer any questions raised.
Art 9.207 While in no way limiting the specific requirements for notification as set out in this section, the
ETU and Grid Participants shall review from time to time the operations and events that require
notification.
Notification of planned ETU operations

Art 9.208 Prior to carrying out any operation such as switching or parameter adjustment on a NITS equipment
or device, the ETU shall inform all Grid Participants who may be affected or the operator of any
equipment or network connected to the NITS that may experience an undesirable operational effect
from the intended action.
Art 9.209 The notification shall give details of the operation to be carried out, the intended time and the
expected or possible impact and effect to be experienced.
Art 9.210 The notice shall also suggest the corresponding actions expected of the recipient of the notification,
if any.
Notification of Grid Participant operations

Art 9.211 A Grid Participant shall notify the ETU of any operations within the Grid Participants facility
which will or may have an operational effect on the NITS.
Art 9.212 The ETU may use the information gathered from the Grid Participants notification in notifying
any other Grid Participant whose facility or operations, in the reasonable opinion of the ETU, is likely
to be affected by the issued (Grid Participant) notification.
Notification of Alert conditions and events

Art 9.213 Each Grid Participant shall advise the ETU without delay as soon as it becomes aware of any
condition that poses a risk to the smooth operation of the NITS including the following specific conditions:
(a) Security Emergency: - when civil or public order problems which may affect grid operations
exist.
(b) Operating Reserves:- when the Operating Reserve is less than required;
(c) Overload:- when there is critical loading or imminent overloading of transmission lines or
equipment;
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(d) Weather Disturbance:- when weather conditions or activities pose a risk to grid operations;
and
(e) Act-of-God: any Act-of-God event or other relevant condition that poses a threat to grid
operations.
Art 9.214 The ETU shall assess the risks and potential impact on the NITS as soon as it becomes aware of
any condition that poses a risk to grid operations.
Art 9.215 The ETU, if it considers it necessary, shall declare a state of Alert and notify all Grid Participants
who may be affected accordingly with such information as the ETU deems appropriate.
Art 9.216 . A Grid Participant may be furnished with extra any relevant information upon request.
Art 9.217 For the duration of the Alert, each Wholesale Supplier, Distribution Company or Bulk Customer
in receipt of the Alert notice shall take the necessary steps to place and maintain its plant or apparatus in
the operational mode in which it is best able to withstand the anticipated disturbance, unless otherwise
instructed by the ETU.
Art 9.218 During the period while an Alert notice is still in effect, the ETU may vary the scheduling and
dispatch instructions from those dictated by the merit order procedures in order to manage the risks.
Reporting of emergency, automatic or unplanned ETU operations

Art 9.219 Under circumstances where it is not possible to provide notification prior to the execution of an
operation or in the event that the ETU needs to carry out an operation urgently, the ETU shall proceed
with the action and thereafter inform Grid Participants of the occurrence of the operation without undue
delay.
Art 9.220 Immediately following an emergency, automatic or unplanned operation of NITS equipment or
devices, the ETU shall inform each Grid Participant whose system may have, or could experience an
operational effect and give details of what has happened.
Art 9.221 The ETU shall also inform the Grid Participant as to the likely duration of the condition and
provide updates, as appropriate. In addition, the ETU shall inform the Grid Participant when the
condition has ended or as soon as reasonably possible thereafter.
Routine monthly reporting

Art 9.222 The ETU shall prepare and submit within 15 days of the succeeding month, a monthly report on
NITS operations for the previous month.
Art 9.223 The monthly NITS operations reports shall include an evaluation of events and other problems
that occurred within the Grid for the previous month, the measures undertaken to address them and the
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recommendations to prevent recurrence in the future. In addition the monthly report shall contain data
and information on the following:(a)
Frequency profile;
(b)
Voltage profile at selected NITS Nodes;
(c)
Major Generation and Transmission Outages;
(d)
Transmission Constraints;
(e)
Instances of persistent/significant non-compliance with the Grid Code.
Art 9.224 The monthly NITS operations reports shall be made readily available to Grid Participants for a
period of at least 12 months.
Quarterly and Annual reports

Art 9.225 The ETU shall prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports on the performance of the NITS.
The quarterly and annual reports shall evaluate the performance of the NITS against established targets,
standards and benchmarks for reliability, security and quality of service as stipulated in Section 12 of the
Grid Code. It may also indicate constraints, if any, along with details of the Grid Participants responsible
for causing the constraints and any actions being taken by these Grid Participants to address the constraint.
Event and disturbance recording

Art 9.226 Recorded information about transmission system faults or disturbances is essential to determine
the performance of system components and to aid in post-disturbance analysis. Such information can
help to identify equipment malfunctions and the cause of swings that may have contributed to a disturbance.
Protection system and control deficiencies can also be analyzed and corrective action taken to reduce
the risk of recurring disturbances.
Disturbance monitoring requirements

Art 9.227 Disturbance monitoring equipment including sequence-of-event fault recording and dynamic
disturbance recording equipment which are necessary to ensure that data is available to analyze system
performance and the causes of system disturbances, shall be installed by the NITS Asset Owner at
appropriate points within the NITS as determined by the ETU. The equipment shall also be capable of
capturing power quality information such as voltage and frequency profiles, voltage dips and surges,
voltage imbalance.
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Art 9.228 A Grid Participant may also install disturbance monitoring equipment within any part of its
facility to track any relevant system disturbances that may occur.
Art 9.229 A NITS Assets Owner shall provide information to the ETU on the disturbance monitoring
equipment installed and operational within the NITS and the data/signals being monitored at each location.
Every NITS Assets Owner shall maintain a database of the disturbance monitoring equipment and shall
provide such information to the ETU on request. Data from transmission system disturbance monitoring
equipment shall be in a consistent, time synchronized format.
Art 9.230 Following a disturbance, data from all recorders shall be systematically retrieved, preferably
automatically, and correlated.
Art 9.231 To provide meaningful data, it is required that the recorders be synchronized to standard time
and equipped with GPS-synchronized clocks, for time and date stamping.
Art 9.232 Sequence of event recorders shall be provided with time resolution between one and one hundred
milliseconds. This is necessary to determine the sequence in which events occurred. Other details of
minimum technical specifications, data format and standards for disturbance monitoring equipment
shall be provided and updated, as necessary, by the ETU in consultation with Grid Participants.
Monitored data
Art 9.233 The basic data or signals to be monitored and recorded shall include, but not be limited to the
following:
(a) the transient and dynamic response of each generating unit in terms of real and reactive
power output;
(b) the voltage at the generating unit terminal;
(c) generating plant bus frequency;
(d) generating unit field voltage;
(e) generating unit field current;
(f)
the system voltage at the high voltage side of the unit step-up transformer;
(g) power system stabilizer output;

(h) AGC pulses;
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(i)
active and reactive power flow at a Connection Point;
(j)
substation busbar voltage and frequency; and,
(k) circuit breaker and protective device status.
Required Locations of recorders

Art 9.234 The ETU shall determine and recommend the locations for installation of recorders. It is
recommended that all major transmission substations and generating plants in the NITS be equipped
with disturbance monitoring equipment.
Incident and fault reporting

General
Art 9.235 This section provides procedures to be adopted for reporting faults, forced outages and significant
incidents which may occur in the NITS or a Grid Participants system or facility which has an operational
impact on others. It also describes the procedure for setting up joint investigation of a Significant
Incident.
Reporting of significant incident by Grid Participant

Art 9.236 A Grid Participant shall notify the ETU through a report, as soon as practicable and in any event
within twenty-four hours, of any forced outage, malfunction, fault or significant incident to a NITS
component or the Grid Participants facility or network that may have an impact on other Grid Participants
or the quality, reliability or security of NITS services. The report shall include all the necessary information
on the circumstances of the incident to enable the ETU and the NITS Asset Owner readily and correctly
investigate and remedy any operational deficiency.
Art 9.237 Where the ETU determines that an incident which was reported earlier by a Grid Participant is
significant, or an incident within the NITS is of significance, the ETU may request the Grid Participant
to submit a detailed written report of the event.
Art 9.238 The ETU is not required to forward the report to other persons, but may use the information
obtained in preparing its report for other Grid Participants who may have been affected by the incident.
Reporting of significant incidents by the ETU

Art 9.239 The ETU shall notify as soon as practicable and in any event within twenty-four hours, the
relevant NITS Asset Owner or its designated representative of any forced outage, malfunction, fault or
significant incident to a NITS component. The report shall include all the necessary information on the
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circumstances of the incident to enable the NITS Asset Owner readily and correctly investigate and
remedy any operational deficiency.
Art 9.240 If a Grid Participant determines that an incident which was reported earlier by the ETU is of
significance, the Grid Participant may request the ETU to submit a written report containing details of
the incident.
Art 9.241 The Grid Participant shall not pass on the report to other persons.
Guidelines for written reports

Art 9.242 A report prepared under this section may contain a confirmation of oral notification with more
details relating to the significant incident (although it need not state the cause of the event) and shall, as
a minimum, include the following details of the incident (where applicable):
(a) time and date of event;
(b) location;
(c) plant and/or equipment directly involved;
(d) description and cause of event;
(e) conditions before the event;
(f)
demand and/or generation (in MW) interrupted and duration of interruption;
(g) all Relevant system data including copies of records of all recording instruments including
Disturbance Recorder, Event Logger, etc;
(h) sequence of tripping with time;
(i)
details of relay operations; and
(j)
remedial measures taken.
Investigation of incidents
Art 9.243 A NITS Asset Owner or designated representative shall investigate the causes of any incident of
forced outage or equipment fault/failure reported by the ETU and immediately effect all advisable
temporary, containment or remedial actions.
Art 9.244 Upon completion of the immediate or remedy actions the NITS Asset Owner shall submit its
investigation report of the event to the ETU.
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Investigation of significant incidents

Art 9.245 The ETU shall at its sole discretion initiate an investigation into any Significant Incident that
occurs on the NITS. The purpose of any investigation shall be to
(a) establish the probable causes of the incident,
(b) analyze the chronology and development,
(c) assess the impact,
(d) draw conclusions and
(e) outline the measures necessary for prevention or impact mitigation of similar incidents in
the future.
Art 9.246 A Grid Participant who is directly affected by a significant incident may request a joint investigation
of the incident. The request for joint investigation shall be made in writing to the ETU, giving reasons
for the request. A joint investigation shall be undertaken if, in the opinion of the ETU, this is so
warranted.
Art 9.247 A joint investigation shall be organized by the parties concerned and independent experts may be
invited to take part in the investigation by mutual agreement between the parties.
Art 9.248 The form and procedure of joint investigation of a particular incident shall be agreed upon in
advance by the parties concerned.
Art 9.249 The results of the joint investigation shall be recorded in a report, copies of which shall be lodged
with the ETU.
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Section 10. SCHEDULING AND DISPATCHING SUB-CODE

Art 10.00 Scheduling the operations of generating units is a major component of the ETUs activities. The
optimal schedule is influenced by factors on both the demand-side and supply-side as well as the limits
and constraints of the NITS .The scheduling and dispatch process is to ensure that the continuously
changing demand on the grid is met in the most economic manner bearing in mind the limitations on the
transmission system, security requirements, etc.
Art 10.01 The Scheduling and Dispatch Sub-code defines, among others, the following:
(a) responsibilities of the ETU, Wholesale Suppliers, and Bulk Customers in the scheduling and
dispatch process, including suppliers and customers in the WAPP system;
(b)load forecasting obligations, procedures and methodologies;
(c) operational criteria for the preparation of the generation schedule and procedures for issuance
of dispatch instructions;
(d)the process and requirements for the preparation of the generation schedule;
(e) the central dispatch procedures; and
(f) requirements relating to the availability for dispatch of sufficient ancillary services including
regulation and reserve services, reactive support and voltage control and black start services
so that the ETU can maintain the reliability of the grid, including requirements under emergency
conditions.
Demand Forecast
Art 10.02 The preparation of demand forecasts is essential for operational planning and to ensure reliable
operation and service delivery from the NITS. Demand forecasting is an integral part of the Generation
Scheduling and Dispatch process.
Generation scheduling and dispatch

Art 10.03 The generation scheduling and dispatch process involves the balancing of available generation
with demand at all times, to ensure least cost and reliable operation of the NITS. The ETU projects
demand, considers the generating plants that are available to provide supply to the NITS, the constraints
within the NITS and then schedules generation in merit-order to meet the projected demand at minimal
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cost and in accordance with the NITS Performance and Reliability Standards and Safety rules and
standards.
Purpose
Art 10.04 The overall objective of this part of the sub-code is to:
(a)
specify the responsibilities of the ETU and Grid Participants in generation scheduling
and dispatch;
(b)
provide general guidelines for the preparation and submission of demand forecasts
for the effective planning of the operations of the NITS.
(c)
define the operational principles and criteria for the preparation of the Generation
Schedule and issuance of Dispatch Instructions;
(d)
establish the procedures and requirements for the preparation of the Generation
Schedule; and
(e)
define the Dispatch procedures.

Art 10.05 The ETU has the obligation to ensure that there is sufficient generation to meet demand at all
times in the most optimal manner, making provision for reserve requirements, while maintaining the
integrity of the NITS to ensure quality and security of supply.
Art 10.06 The generation scheduling activity (i.e. determining the unit commitment and economic dispatch)
which shall be undertaken by the ETU requires generating plant data as its basis, to enable the ETU
prepare a merit-order table for use in the preparation and issuance of the Generation Schedule.
Art 10.07 The ETU shall be responsible for:
(a) collating and preparing the demand forecast on the NITS;
(b) determining the generating capacity needed to meet the demand requirements of the NITS,
including energy consumption, losses, internal usage, operating reserves, etc;
(c) the preparation and issuance of the Generation Schedule in accordance with the procedures
described in this Sub-code;
(d) issuing of Dispatch Instructions for the scheduled generating units following the procedures
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(e) ensuring that appropriately located generating units are available to provide ancillary
services; and,
(f)
fully documenting the operation of the generation scheduling process, including the
principles adopted in making the calculations required.
Responsibilities of NITS Asset Owners

Art 10.08 All NITS Asset Owners shall provide data on the availability, capability and operating states of
transmission facilities and equipment as the basis for determining the operational limits of the NITS for
generation scheduling and dispatch.
Responsibilities of Wholesale Suppliers

Art 10.09 A Wholesale Supplier shall comply promptly with an ETU request, to submit its Capability and
Availability Declaration data, generation scheduling and dispatch parameters and any other relevant
data as may be requested.
Art 10.10 A Wholesale Supplier shall ensure that all Dispatch Instructions from the ETU relating to a
scheduled generating unit or plant are implemented.
Art 10.11 A Wholesale Supplier nominated to provide ancillary services shall be responsible for ensuring
that its generating units are capable of providing the necessary support when so instructed by the ETU.
Responsibilities of Distribution Companies, Bulk Customers and other off-takers

Art 10.12 Distribution Companies and Bulk Customers and other off-takers connected to the NITS shall
submit their Demand data to be used in the Demand Forecast process, required for the generation
scheduling program.
Art 10.13 Distribution Companies, Bulk Customers and other off-takers shll implement all Dispatch
Instructions pertaining to demand management control during the period while an emergency situation
persists.
Demand forecast process

Art 10.14 Distribution Companies, Bulk Customers and other off-takers connected to the NITS shall forecast
the total and the net (after deducting embedded generation) of energy and power demand that they
expect to impose at each nodal point of the NITS.
Art 10.15 A Grid Participant shall prepare and provide to the ETU at least one week in advance, the
forecasted hourly load profiles for each day of the next two weeks. These forecasts are to provide an
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indicative estimate of the total generation capacity and of the corresponding Generation Schedule needed
to meet the forecast demand requirements of the NITS over the relevant periods.
Art 10.16 The following factors shall be taken into account in the development of the demand forecasts, to
the extent that the factors are relevant to the particular forecast:
(a) historic demand data as recorded, including transmission losses and station service
consumption;
(b) growth patterns in the annual demand and load profiles of existing loads;
(c) load management expectations and expected energy output from embedded generating
facilities;
(d) demand forecasts for new connections or step increases in the requirements of existing
users;
(e) known weather patterns and forecasts;
(f)
major events or anticipated activities which are likely to affect demand;
(g) expected changes in economic activity; and

(h) any other relevant information provided by Grid Participants.
Art 10.17 The ETU shall collate all demand information provided by the relevant Grid Participants and in
accordance with the timetable prescribed in Technical Schedule TS-T the ETU shall produce the following
schedules and demand forecasts:
(a) dispatch schedule for each hour of the day ahead;
(b) hourly load forecasts for each of days 2 to 7 (inclusive) ahead;
(c) weekly demand forecast for 4 weeks ahead giving the daily energy forecast as well as the
peak and off-peak demand forecasts for each day; and
(d) monthly demand forecast for the period 12 months ahead of the current month, giving for
each month the energy forecast, peak and off-peak demand forecasts, including also the
typical hourly profiles of total system load for working and non-working days in the first
month only.
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Art 10.18 The ETU shall develop a methodology to collate the information obtained and acquire the
appropriate tools to create the indicative demand forecasts for the entire system.
Art 10.19 The demand forecasts produced by the ETU shall be indicative only as the ETU has no direct
influence over Grid Participants in the decisions about their levels of demand.
Art 10.20 The demand forecast shall be adopted and used in operational planning and more specifically, for
the purposes of determining the dispatch schedules, operation reserves, short and medium term capacity
reserve requirements in accordance with the power system security and reliability standards.
Generation margin
Art 10.21 The NITS shall have adequate Operating Reserve at all times to respond to normal variations in
demand and to respond to a sudden reduction in generation during emergency conditions, in accordance
with the Power system Operating Criteria specified in the Operations Sub-Code.
Art 10.22 The ETU shall allocate the required spinning reserve to strategically located generating plants in
order to achieve the required levels of primary and secondary regulation.
Art 10.23 The ETU shall allocate adequate non-spinning reserve to cover uncertainties in generating plant
availability.
Scheduling and dispatch criteria

Art 10.24 The ETU shall take into account the following criteria in scheduling and dispatch:
(a) the synchronized generating capacity shall be sufficient to match, at all times, the forecast
demand and the required operating reserves to ensure the security and reliability of the
NITS;
(b) the availability of adequate generating capacity so that the grid will continue to operate in
Normal State, even with the loss of the largest generating unit or power import from a
single interconnection, whichever is larger;
(c) the technical and operational constraints of the Grid and generating units; and
(d) security and stability of the NITS.
Scheduling and dispatch data

Art 10.25 A Wholesale Supplier shall submit to the ETU all specified generation data one day ahead of the
Dispatch Day.
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Art 10.26 The generation data information to be submitted shall consist of the Availability Declaration,
generating plant scheduling and dispatch parameters and other relevant generation data, and also including
the following:
(a) details of any special factors which may have a significant impact on the output of a
scheduled generating unit;
(b) any temporary change to the registered data of the scheduled generating unit indicating
the duration of the temporary change; and
(c) any temporary change of a generating units availability to provide ancillary services and
the duration of the temporary change.
Art 10.27 A Wholesale Supplier shall without delay notify the ETU of any change in the Capability and
Availability Declaration, Generation Scheduling and Dispatch parameters and other relevant generating
plant data.
Art 10.28 The Capability and Availability Declaration data to be provided by a Wholesale Supplier shall be
as specified by the ETU in the System Operational Manual.
Art 10.29 A Distribution Company or Bulk Customer shall notify the ETU of:
(a) its hourly demand forecast one day ahead of the Dispatch Day;
(b) constraints on its distribution system or Grid Participant system which may need to be
taken into account in scheduling and dispatch;
(c) the requirements for voltage control and reactive power, which the ETU may need to take
into account for the reliability of the Grid; and
(d) the requirements for ancillary services which the ETU may need to consider for the reliability
and stability of the NITS.
Merit order operation

Art 10.30 The ETU shall employ merit order operation of all sources to optimally meet the collective
power demand on the NITS irrespective of the market arrangements covering the demand, whether by
bilateral contracts or on the spot market. The commercial arrangements and contractual bases of each
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component of demand shall nevertheless be taken into account in determining the settlement obligations
of Grid Participants and in accordance with the rules and procedures of the Wholesale Electricity Market.
Art 10.31 To meet the continuously changing power demand of users on the NITS at the least cost, generating
units shall, as far as practicable be stacked for dispatch by the ETU in accordance with submitted price
data or the relative magnitude of their operating costs of producing electricity, excluding their capital
charges and other fixed costs.
Art 10.32 The generating plants with the least operating costs shall be used to meet the demand for power
with the required margin for Operating Reserves.
Art 10.33 Recognizing that the merit-order for generation is dependent upon the chosen time-frame for
optimization, (i.e. the merit-order that produces the least cost for one-day only is different from that
which results in the least cost for the week, the month or the year), Merit-order dispatch within the
NITS shall take into consideration the various time frames.
Art 10.34 The dominant contribution of hydroelectric energy production within the NITS also means that
annual rainfall and hydrologic events have a major influence in determining the optimal production
proportions among the various sources of supply, so that, the overriding objective for merit order
dispatch of generation plants within the NITS shall be that Merit-order which delivers the least cost of
supply over the hydrologic year (November 1st to October 31st ) which shall also be regarded as the
Planning Year.
Art 10.35 The merit order for day-to-day or weekly dispatch shall be from the least cost generating unit to
the highest bearing in mind the objective of achieving the least cost of supply over the Planning Year.
Art 10.36 For the purposes of merit order dispatch, generating units shall be listed in a Merit Order Table
according to the lowest to highest operating costs..
Merit Order Table

Art 10.37 Using the operating cost or price data submitted by each generating plant in accordance with the
rules of the Wholesale Electricity Market, the ETU shall prepare a Merit Order Table based on ascending
operating costs or prices such that the scheduled generating unit that has the lowest price, per kWh,
shall be at the top of the Merit Order Table.
Art 10.38 The Merit Order Table shall be updated periodically with the Availability Declarations submitted
by Wholesale Suppliers and in accordance with the Wholesale Electricity Market Rules.
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Art 10.39 The updated Merit Order Table shall be used in selecting the generating unit that will be committed
for the day ahead Generation Schedule.
Generation scheduling procedure

Art 10.40 Generation scheduling procedures include the following:
(a) collation of hourly demand forecast for the next Dispatch Day by the ETU;
(b) the submission of an Availability Declaration to the ETU by each Wholesale Supplier;
(c) the submission to the ETU of any revised generation scheduling data or dispatch parameters
for the following Availability Declaration period by each Wholesale Supplier; and
(d) the use of the information provided by Wholesale Suppliers and other Grid Participants in
the preparation of a Generation Schedule for the next Dispatch Day.
Art 10.41 In preparing the Generation Schedule, the ETU shall take into account the following factors:
(a) NITS system constraints from time to time, as determined by the ETU and as advised by
NITS Asset Owner(s), Wholesale Power Suppliers and other Grid Participants;
(b) the requirements and standards for voltage control and reactive power reserves;
(c) the need for operating reserves and the requirements for maintaining frequency control as
specified in the Operations Sub-Code;
(d) the requirements for maintaining frequency control;
(e) availability of ancillary services; and
(f)
cross-border power exchange transactions as governed by the WAPP Cooperation Model

and other inter-utility bilateral agreements.
Art 10.42 The Generation Schedule, as compiled by the ETU shall, in addition to the above factors, satisfy
the following conditions:
(a) be in accordance with the Merit-Order Table;
(b) be sufficient to match the forecast system demand together with the required reserve
margin as defined by the Operations Sub-Code and
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(c) be sufficient to maintain frequency within the required limits.
Preparation of the Generation Schedule

Art 10.43 The ETU shall prepare, each day, an hourly demand forecast, taking into account system losses,
for the next Dispatch Day.
Art 10.44 By 10:00h each preceding day, every Wholesale Supplier shall submit to the ETU, in writing,
generation unit capability and availability declaration data to be used in preparation of the generation
schedule for the next day.
Art 10.45 If a generating unit Capability and Availability Declaration for the next Dispatch Day is not
submitted within the prescribed deadline, the Wholesale Supplier shall be deemed to have submitted on
such day an Availability Declaration in the same value and terms as indicated in the most recent Capacity
and Availability Declaration and the ETU shall use this data in preparing the Generation Schedule.
Art 10.46 By 10:00h each preceding day, all Distribution Companies, Bulk Customers and other Grid
Participant who wish to off-take power or energy from the NITS shall submit to the ETU in writing the
following information for the next days Generation Schedule:
(a) requirements for power and energy;
(b) requirements for voltage control and reactive power compensation; and
(c) constraints or conditions on its distribution system or network, which the ETU may need
to take into account.
Art 10.47 If no data is received within the prescribed deadline, the ETU shall make assumptions based on
the most recent data submitted and other known factors for the requirements of the relevant Distribution
Company, Bulk Customer or other Grid Participant,.
Art 10.48 Scheduled generating units shall be committed in accordance to the Merit Order Table, until the
forecast demand and system losses are fully covered. Additional generating units shall be committed to
cover the Operating Reserve requirements and at this stage, a day-ahead unconstrained Generation
Schedule shall be developed.
Art 10.49 Following the development of the unconstrained Generation Schedule, the ETU shall determine
the feasibility of the unconstrained Generation Schedule, considering any constraints within the NITS.
Art 10.50 The unconstrained Generation Schedule shall be adjusted as may be necessary to develop the
final constrained Generation Schedule, after taking the constraint factors into account.
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Art 10.51 Scheduled generating units that are not included in the Generation Schedule shall be set aside for
possible inclusion in the latter stage of the generation scheduling process.
Art 10.52 The Generation Schedule shall reflect the true operating characteristics of generating units. If a
scheduled generating unit becomes available at a different capacity the ETU shall be provided with a
revised Capability and Availability Declaration within the prescribed deadlines. If provided within the
prescribed deadlines, the ETU shall take the revised Capability and Availability Declaration into account
in the preparation of the final day-ahead Generation Schedule.
Art 10.53 The Generation Schedule shall be submitted by the ETU to all relevant Wholesale Suppliers by
15:00h of each preceding day for the next Dispatch Day.
Adjustments to Generation Schedule

Art 10.54 The ETU may deem it necessary to make changes to the output of the generation scheduling
process, before the issue of the Generation Schedule. Such changes may be necessary due to the following
factors:
(a) changes in offered availability and parameters of generating units, brought to the attention
of the ETU after the commencement of the generation scheduling process;
(b) changes to system demand forecasts;
(c) changes in transmission network configuration and equipment availability, resulting in
constraints not previously foreseen; and
(d) any other condition which in the opinion of the ETU would result in additional risk to the
security of the NITS.
Art 10.55 Any of the factors listed in Article 10.52 may result in a generating unit being chosen out-ofmerit. Any deviation from the use of the Merit Order Table for dispatch shall be reported by the ETU,
including details of the reasons or those responsible for the deviation.
Art 10.56 If an event on the NITS occurs which requires substantial amendment in the data being used in
preparing the Generation Schedule, the ETU may issue a revised Generation Schedule to the extent
necessary, as a result of such events.
Issuing of Generation Schedule

Art 10.57 The final Generation Schedule for the next Dispatch Day shall be issued by the ETU at 15:00 h
each day except in the event that a significant incident occurred while the Generation Schedule is being
prepared, where the ETU may extend the deadline for issuance of the final Generation Schedule.
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Art 10.58 The final Generation Schedule shall indicate

(a) the hourly output of each scheduled generating unit for the following Dispatch Day;
(b)the generation units that are providing specific ancillary services and
(c) interconnection power transactions.
Dispatch Instructions
Art 10.59 Dispatch Instructions shall take into account the Capacity and Availability Declaration, generation
scheduling and dispatch parameters and other relevant generating plant data supplied to the ETU.
Art 10.60 The Dispatch Instruction shall contain, at the minimum, the following:
(a) the specific generating unit to which the instruction applies;
(b) the MW and MVar output required;
(c) start and synchronizing time of scheduled generating units;
(d) target time of ramp-up and ramp-down rates for generating units; and
(e) the time Dispatch Instruction is issued.
Art 10.61 The Dispatch Instruction may also include:
(a) details of the type of reserves to be carried by each unit, including specifications of the
duration in which that reserve may be dispatched;
(b) an instruction for generating units to provide operational requirements and other ancillary
service;
(c) target voltage levels at instructed generating capacity level or the individual reactive power
output at the bus or connection point;
(d) requirements for changes in AGC mode; and
(e) an instruction to carry out tests as specified in the Operations Sub-Code.
Art 10.62 The ETU shall maintain records of the following Dispatch Instructions in an electronic format
and a written logbook or both:
(a) synchronizing and de-synchronizing Instructions;
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(b) MW and MVar Dispatch Instructions.

Art 10.63 For each of the instructions listed in Art 10.62, the required action, time of issuance of the
instruction and the time the action is to be implemented shall be recorded.
Art 10.64 The ETU shall issue to all Wholesale Suppliers and generating plants through an appropriate
means of communication (telephone and confirmed by email or fax), the Dispatch Instruction regarding
their day-ahead hourly Generation Schedule.
Art 10.65 The hourly loading as defined by the Generation Schedule and issued to scheduled generating
units shall remain valid, unless superseded by another Dispatch Instruction.
Art 10.66 A generating plant shall be deemed to have complied with a Dispatch Instruction when it achieves
an output within the allowable tolerance of its declared available capacity for both active and reactive
power and within the time for the change according to its registered operating parameters and
characteristics.
Art 10.67 In the event of two or more generating units having the same price, the ETU shall dispatch the
generating unit that will result in a smaller system loss.
Art 10.68 Dispatch Instructions may be subsequently cancelled or varied. Generating units that are declared
to be available but not included in the Generation Schedule may be issued with Dispatch Instructions.
Art 10.69 A generating unit that has been declared as available shall be ready to provide power within 30
minutes of being instructed.
Art 10.70 Where a generating plant has received a Dispatch Instruction to change the output of a
synchronized generating unit, it shall carry out the instruction to achieve the new target within the units
registered operating parameters and characteristics and within the time specified by the ETU.
Art 10.71 The form of instructions and terms to be used by the ETU in issuing instructions are to be
mutually agreed by all relevant parties.
Art 10.72 A Dispatch Instruction for Operating Reserves shall specify the type of reserve that the generating
unit is required to provide.
Art 10.73 A Dispatch Instruction for emergency load reduction shall contain the quantity and magnitude of
load to be dropped and the time the load reduction is to be implemented.
Art 10.74 In the event that while carrying out a Dispatch Instruction, an unforeseen problem arises, the
ETU shall be notified without delay by telephone.
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Art 10.75 Where a Wholesale Supplier is unable to comply with a Dispatch Instruction correctly issued by
the ETU, the Wholesale Supplier shall inform the ETU by telephone without delay and the Wholesale
Supplier shall follow up and issue a new Declaration.
Art 10.76 The Dispatch instruction to shutdown a generating unit shall specify the shutdown time.
Art 10.77 Where a Wholesale Supplier has not informed the ETU of the inability to comply with a Dispatch
Instruction, but the ETU assesses that the Wholesale Supplier is not in compliance with a Dispatch
Instruction, the Wholesale Supplier shall be deemed to have breached the Grid Code and the prescribed
sanctions or penalties shall apply.
Instruction to Wholesale Suppliers

Art 10.78 A Wholesale Supplier shall comply with all Dispatch Instructions issued by the ETU.
Art 10.79 If an unforeseen problem arises, which affects the safety of the plant or personnel, the Wholesale
Supplier may disregard Dispatch Instructions and take necessary corrective actions and shall notify the
ETU.
Art 10.80 De-synchronizing may take place without the ETUs prior approval, if it is done solely to protect
plant or personnel safety.
Art 10.81 De-synchronization as a result of low-frequency-relay operation shall be reported to the ETU
immediately.
Art 10.82 A Wholesale Suppliers shall, without delay, notify the ETU of any changes to or loss (temporary
or otherwise) of operational capability of any unit that is synchronized or instructed to be synchronized
or designated for operation as Operating Reserve.
Art 10.83 Where a Wholesale Supplier or a particular generating unit fails to respond to a dispatch instruction
within a tolerable time and accuracy (in accordance with generating plant declared technical characteristics
and Prudent Utility Practice), the generating unit shall be declared and identified as non-conforming and
the relevant Wholesale Supplier may face financial penalties or other sanctions imposed under its license
for breach of the Grid Code.
Instruction to Distribution Companies and Bulk Customers

Art 10.84 The ETU shall issue instructions to a Distribution Company or Bulk Customer for special actions
relating to
(a) load transfer,
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(b) demand management actions,

(c) disconnection, or
(d) restoration of load.
Reactive power dispatch

Art 10.85 The ETU may issue Dispatch Instructions to a Wholesale Supplier to adjust the reactive power
output of any scheduled generating unit that has been instructed to be synchronized.
Art 10.86 The reactive power output of the scheduled generating unit in respect of which a Dispatch
Instruction is given shall then, without delay, be adjusted in accordance with its Declared operating
characteristics to the new target reactive power so instructed.
Art 10.87 Generating units having achieved the new target reactive power output shall allow the reactive
power output to vary under AVR control in accordance with the applicable declarations for ancillary
services and generating unit operating characteristics.
Art 10.88 Dispatch Instructions in relation to reactive power may include target voltage levels to be achieved
by the generating unit on the transmission system at the NITS Connection Point and a generating unit so
instructed must comply and achieve that target within a reasonable tolerance.
Art 10.89 Under certain conditions, such as low system voltage, an instruction to achieve maximum reactive
power output at instructed MW output may be given and a Wholesale Supplier shall take appropriate
action to maximize reactive power output unless constrained by plant operational limits or on safety
grounds relating to personnel or plant.
Art 10.90 Under certain conditions such as high system voltage, an instruction to achieve maximum reactive
power absorption at instructed active power output may be given and a Wholesale Supplier shall take
appropriate action to maximize reactive power absorption unless constrained by plant operational limits
or on safety grounds relating to personnel or plant
Art 10.91 The issue of a Dispatch Instruction relating to reactive power shall be made with due regard to
any resultant change in reactive power capability and may include reduction in active power generation
in order to increase reactive power capability.
Art 10.92 Where an instruction to synchronize is given or where a generating unit is synchronized and a
MW Dispatch Instruction is given, a MVar Dispatch Instruction consistent with the generating units
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relevant parameters may also be given. In the absence of a MVar Dispatch Instruction with an instruction
to synchronize, the MVar output shall be maintained at the minimum possible.
Art 10.93 Mar Dispatch Instructions issued by the ETU shall reflect the limits contained in the applicable
registered generating unit parameters and characteristics.
Art 10.94 Under system fault conditions, where reactive power output is driven outside its Declared operating
characteristic limits, the Wholesale Supplier shall immediately inform the ETU of the situation. However,
if the Wholesale Supplier reasonably believes that the situation may be dangerous to personnel or plant,
then appropriate action may be taken to remedy the situation.
System emergency conditions

Art 10.95 During periods when the prevailing conditions for the NITS constitute an Emergency Condition,
the ETU shall notify Wholesale Suppliers of the existence of a System Emergency Condition and under
such a condition issue any instructions necessary to maintain the integrity of the NITS.
Art 10.96 The ETU may instruct a Wholesale Supplier to operate outside the limits implied by the current
Capacity and Availability Declarations. When issuing such an Instruction, the ETU shall inform the
Wholesale Supplier that the instruction is being issued under a System Emergency Condition.
Art 10.97 Where the ETU has issued an instruction requiring the operation of a generating unit outside the
applicable Capacity and Availability Declaration limits, the Wholesale Supplier shall comply with the
instruction unless in the reasonable opinion of the Wholesale Supplier the safety of personnel and plant
will, in complying with the instruction, be unduly compromised.
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Section 11. SAFETY
SUB-CODE

Art 11.00 The electromechanical systems that have been interconnected to form the NITS are designed so
that when operated normally they are safe but they contain inherent dangers. The personnel of the ETU,
Grid Participants and their agents often have to work on or in close proximity to NITS facilities or
equipment connected to the NITS. In order to ensure safe working conditions for these situations, it is
necessary for the ETU and Grid Participants to operate in accordance with Safety Rules and Procedures.
Art 11.01 The Safety Sub-Code establishes the principles and arrangements that ensure safe working
conditions for personnel working on or in close proximity to NITS equipment or personnel who may
have to work on or use equipment at the Connection Points. The general arrangement involves making
electrical equipment dead and providing secure isolation and grounding such that the equipment cannot
be inadvertently made live.
Art 11.02 The Sub-Code does not define the Safety Rules to be adopted by the ETU or Grid Participants,
but sets out the principles and arrangements which govern the interface between the parties.
Preparation of Safety Rules

Art 11.03 All owners of NITS Assets, equipment and facilities as well of owners of facilities connected to
the NITS shall prepare comprehensive Safety Rules which must be followed to achieve safety from the
inherent dangers whenever work is to be carried out on or near to the facility.
Art 11.04 The Safety Rules shall be based on a philosophy that persons will be protected from the inherent
dangers.
Art 11.05 The Safety Rules shall define procedures and responsibilities for achieving safety of all persons
from the inherent dangers and shall include the following provisions:
(a)
making available the equipment concerned for the work to be carried out;
(b)
establishing safe conditions for work which may be achieved by either

i)
limiting the scope of work,
ii)
isolation from a system , or
iii) adopting specialized procedures required to be applied when the work has to be done
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(c)
authorizing the commencement of work;
(d)
receiving the authority to commence work and executing the work;
(e)
supervising safety during the work and clearing the authority when the work is terminated;
(f)
cancelling the authority on termination of the work; and
(g)
restoring the system to normal operation.
Art 11.06 Safety procedures for personnel working on or in close proximity to the NITS shall in addition
be governed by the ETU requirements for safety coordination, as may from time to time be in force.
General principles for safety coordination

Art 11.07 The following principles shall be adopted to fulfil the requirements of safety:
(a) The physical arrangement of equipment and facilities at NITS Nodes shall be designed
with safety as a primary consideration. Standard designs shall be utilized for ease of operation
and maintenance and to also promote standardization of switching procedures. These
arrangements shall also provide means to properly isolate equipment for maintenance and
allow appropriate working clearances for installed equipment as well as for construction of
future facilities. In addition, the appropriate interlocking device shall be provided.
(b) Grid Participants shall adopt safety procedures in respect of any service or equipment
connection to ensure the safety of personnel and/or plant for the performance of works or
tests to be carried out by any Grid Participant
(c) The primary means of achieving safety when work is to be carried out on equipment shall
be by isolation. In the case of mechanical equipment this shall be followed by draining,
venting and purging as appropriate. In the case of high voltage equipment, this shall be
followed by grounding. Wherever practicable the isolating devices shall be locked and
where possible, the grounding devices shall also be locked.
(d) Approved specialized procedures shall be required for the work where normal isolation
procedures cannot be applied.
(e) Persons shall be formally appointed to carry out defined duties, where safety is concerned
(f)
Application of Safety Rules shall ensure that safety is maintained within the entire power
system.
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(g) In the process of safety coordination, the provisions of the relevant National laws and
regulations shall be mandatory.
(h) The ETU shall coordinate the activities of persons responsible for the testing, monitoring
and maintenance of facilities or equipment connected to the NITS, in order to ensure that
testing and maintenance are carried out in a safe manner.
Safety coordination procedure

Art 11.08 The ETU shall make available to all Grid Participants a copy of its Safety Rules concerning the
NITS and Connection Point facilities.
Art 11.09 A Grid Participant shall also make available to the ETU a copy of its current local Safety
Instructions concerning safety precautions on its facilities.
Art 11.10 In the event that a Grid Participant wishes to change the local Safety Instructions that apply to its
facilities, it shall inform the ETU and other relevant Grid Participants in writing, substantiating the
necessity for the proposed change.
Art 11.11 Work or tests on any equipment at the Connection Point shall be carried out only in the presence
of persons designated by the ETU.
Art 11.12 A Grid Participant shall seek authority from the ETU and the relevant NITS Asset Owner if it
wishes to access any NITS equipment.
Art 11.13 The ETU shall coordinate, establish and maintain the necessary isolation and grounding when
work and/or tests are to be carried out on NITS facilities or a Grid Participants electrical system that is
connected to the NITS.
Art 11.14 When work or tests are to be carried out within the NITS the ETU shall ensure that the necessary
safety precautions are coordinated and implemented on the systems that may be affected.
Art 11.15 The Grid Participant shall nominate and the ETU shall appoint a Safety Coordinator who shall,
for the stated tasks or period, be responsible for the coordination of safety precautions on the NITS
equipment at their respective sides of the Connection Point. A second authorized person shall be appointed
to act as Safety Coordinator at any time that the first authorized person is unavailable.
Art 11.16 The Safety Coordinator shall be responsible in all matters concerning safety of personnel and
equipment.
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Art 11.17 In the event of a need to replace the person appointed as Safety Coordinator, all other affected
persons shall without delay be notified of the identity of the new Safety Coordinator.
Art 11.18 The ETU may at its sole discretion delegate or issue Operating Instructions to agents of Grid
Participants to perform required switching operations.
Art 11.19 Operating Instructions shall include, but not limited to:
(a) detailed switching sequences (which meet as a minimum, the requirements of the ETU
Safety Rules) to be followed;
(b) control and operational procedures; and
(c) identification of operational boundaries.
Art 11.20 All switching operations for isolation and restoration of the complete transmission system
equipment or circuit shall be recorded in the sequence of their performance in the log books of the
parties concerned.
Art 11.21 The ETU and Grid Participant shall maintain Safety Logs in which all messages relating to safety
coordination shall be recorded in chronological order.. The Safety Logs shall be retained for at least one
year.
Art 11.22 Before any work is carried out by a contractor at any NITS Node, the ETU and the relevant
NITS Asset Owner shall ensure that contract personnel designated to work in such installations are
either competent to work at such installations or are supervised by competent personnel.
Isolation and grounding principles

Art 11.23 The ETU, the NITS Asset Owner and each connected Grid Participant shall adopt isolation and
grounding principles no less stringent that those outlined in this section.
Art 11.24 Isolation shall be implemented by any of the following:
(a) a disconnect switch that is secured in an open position by a lock and affixing a Safety Tag
to it or secured by such other method in accordance with the local Safety Instructions of the
NITS Asset Owner or Grid Participant, as the case may be; or
(b) an adequate physical separation in accordance with the local Safety Instructions of the
NITS Asset Owner or Grid Participant in addition to placing a Safety Tag at the switching
points.
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Art 11.25 Where isolation is achieved by means of an isolating device, the device shall allow the isolating
position to be maintained in a manner that minimizes the risk of inadvertent, accidental or unauthorized
operation and that when put in this position, a notice or tag to that effect shall be attached.
Art 11.26 Grounding shall be implemented by any of the following:
(a) a grounding switch secured in a closed position by a lock and with a safety tag affixed to
it or secured by such other method in accordance with the Local Safety Instructions of the
NITS Asset Owner or Grid Participant as the case may be; or
(b) an adequate physical connection which shall be in accordance with the methods set out in
the Local Safety Instructions of the NITS Asset Owner or Grid Participant, in addition to a
Safety Tag which shall be placed at this point of connection and all related switching points.
Art 11.27 Where grounding is achieved by means of a grounding device, the grounding position shall be
maintained in such a manner as to minimize the risk of inadvertent, accidental or unauthorized operation
and that when put in this position, a notice or tag to that effect shall be attached.
Authorization of testing
Art 11.28 If a Safety Coordinator wishes to authorize a test on any NITS equipment, he shall only do so
after the following procedure has been implemented:
(a) confirmation is obtained from the other Safety Coordinators or other Parties that no person
is working on or testing or has been authorized to work on or test any part of the system
within the points of isolation identified for the test;
(b) all Safety Precautions other than the current Safety Precaution have been cancelled; and
(c) the other Safety Coordinators of the other Parties agree with him on the conduct of testing
in that part of the system.
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Part D: Standards of Performance
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Section 12. BENCHMARKS AND INDICES FOR STANDARDS OF SUPPLY:

RELIABILITY AND QUALITY
Art 12.00 Power system performance and reliability encompasses all aspects of providing reliable electricity
supply to customers efficiently. The concept of Reliability has been described as the degree to which
the performance of the elements of the system result in power being delivered to customers within
accepted standards and in the amount desired. This definition contains the concepts of adequacy and
security.
Art 12.01 Adequacy has been defined as the ability of the system to supply the aggregate power and
energy requirements of the consumers at all times and Security as the ability of the system to withstand
sudden disturbances
Art 12.02 Reliability of a power system pertains to its ability to satisfy its load demand under the specified
operating conditions and policies and a reliable power system is one which only allows few interruptions
to customers services. Reliability as regards the NITS is therefore a measure of the ability of the NITS
to adequately perform its designated functions under the conditions within which it has to operate.
Art 12.03 The purpose of this Section of the Grid Code is to:
(a) specify the various indices to be used to monitor the performance of the ETU and Grid
Participants;
(b) define minimum level of quality of electric power supply in the NITS;
(c) define minimum reliability standards, benchmarks and performance targets for the NITS;
and
(d) enable Grid Participants to design, operate and maintain their systems and equipment to fit
the environment within which they operate.
Art 12.04 The reliability of the NITS shall be quantified in terms of probability or frequency of encountering
an outage or inadequate state, or the period of time a system spends in these states. Reliability may be
evaluated by the frequency, duration, and magnitude of any adverse deviations from stipulated service
standards.
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Art 12.05 Maintaining acceptable reliability of the power system means that the power system is dimensioned
and operated so that
(a) the impacts of disturbance situations are minimised,
(b) there are provisions for restoring the power system to the normal state, and
(c) disturbance incidents are cleared as quickly as possible.
Art 12.06 The ETU shall monitor and report to the ETC the performance of the NITS in terms of quality
and reliability (i.e. adequacy and security) of supply.
Standards for power quality and reliability

Art 12.07 The quality of power supply shall be considered to be acceptable when none of the following
conditions is present:
(a)
the system frequency has deviated from the nominal value of 50 Hz by more than 0.2 Hz
or otherwise contrary to the limits stipulated in Technical Schedule TS F;
(b)
voltage magnitudes are outside the allowable deviation of 5% or otherwise contrary to

the limits stipulated in TS-E
(c)
there is imbalance in the magnitude of the phase voltages or otherwise contrary to the
limits stipulated in Technical Schedule TS-E;
(d)
the phase displacement between the voltages is not equal to 120 degrees or otherwise
contrary to the limits stipulated in Technical Schedule TS-E;
(e)
voltage fluctuations that cause flicker are outside the allowable limits or otherwise contrary
to the limits stipulated in TS-E.
(f)
voltage harmonics exceed the limits stipulated in Technical Schedule TS-E.
Art 12.08 The reliability of power supply in any period is acceptable when the total duration of unacceptable
quality of supply is within the limits provided in Technical Schedule TS-L.
Voltage
Art 12.09 The objective of voltage level and reactive power regulation is to
(a) achieve specified voltage standards,
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(b) prevent over-voltage and under-voltage situations which may pose a danger to equipment
and the security of the grid, and
(c) minimize transmission system losses.
Voltage limits during Normal State

Art 12.10 While the NITS is in the Normal State, the voltage on each electrical bus at each NITS Node
shall be regulated to within 5% of the nominal voltage and all Bus voltages and Line voltages shall
remain within the prescribed limits, except under abnormal conditions such as the occurrence of a
system fault outside of the design, planning or operating standards.
Voltage limits during Alert State

Art 12.11 When the power system is in the Alert State, the voltages within the NITS shall be regulated to
within 10% of the nominal voltages and this situation shall not persist for more than ten minutes.
Voltage limits during Emergency State

Art 12.12 When the power system is determined to be in an emergency state, voltages levels within the
NITS shall be regulated to within 10% and this situation shall not persist for more than thirty minutes
Voltage unbalance
Art 12.13 The phase voltages of a 3-phase supply at a NITS Node shall nominally be of equal magnitude
and 120 degrees apart in phase angle. Phase voltage unbalance shall not exceed one percent when the
NITS is in the Normal State and two percent when in the Alert State.
Voltage harmonics
Art 12.14 Harmonics shall be defined as sinusoidal voltages and currents having frequencies that are integral
multiples of the fundamental frequency. The maximum permissible harmonic limits shall be as defined in
IEEE Standard 519-1992 -Recommended Practices and Requirements for harmonic control in the
electrical power system.
Art 12.15 A Grid Participant shall take preventive or corrective action, where necessary, to mitigate harmonic
distortions and comply with the specified Standard.
Voltage flicker
Art 12.16 The maximum permissible voltage flicker limits shall be as defined in IEEE Standard 519-1992 Recommended Practices and Requirements for harmonic control in the electrical power system.
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Art 12.17 A Grid Participant shall promptly identify the sources of and implement corrective actions for
voltage depressions and voltage flicker that are in excess of the maximum permissible limits.
Reactive power and power factor

Art 12.18 Every generating unit shall be capable of operating within the power factor limits stipulated in
Technical Schedule TS-G.
Art 12.19 Upon the instruction of the ETU at any time, a generating unit shall be required to operate
continuously to provide reactive power within the capability limits of the generating unit.
Art 12.20 It is desirable that loads on the NITS have power factors at or close to unity as that represents the
most efficient use of the NITS capability and minimizes loss of energy. A Distribution Company, Bulk
Customer or any other Grid Participant off-taking power from the NITS shall operate its system to
ensure that the power factor of its load, measured at the connection point does not fall below 0.90
lagging and not exceed unity.
Art 12.21 Penalties in addition to compensation payment to the ETU shall be applied for loads whose
power factor fall below the 0.90 limit at rates to be determined and published by the ETU from time to
time based upon the load level and the burden for extra reactive power support imposed on the NITS.
System frequency limits

Art 12.22 The ETU shall maintain the system frequency at all times between 49.8 Hz to 50.2 Hz, when
operating the system in the Normal State. System frequency variations outside the prescribed limits
shall be included in the NITS Performance Report in accordance with Technical Schedule TS-R only
when the duration of the variation exceeds a continuous period of ten minutes.
Art 12.23 System operations outside the frequency range defined in Article 12.22 but within the range of
49.5 Hz to 50.5 Hz shall be permitted for a period of thirty minutes when operating the system in the
Alert State. All frequency excursions outside these limits and for a period exceeding the stated durations
shall be included in the NITS Performance Report in accordance with Technical Schedule TS-R.
Art 12.24 Every generating unit shall have the capability of operating within the frequency range of 48.75
Hz to 51.25 Hz without automatically disconnecting from the NITS.
Art 12.25 During emergency conditions, all generating units shall continue to be connected to the NITS
provided the system frequency remains within the range stipulated in Article 12.24 except when doing
so will result in damage to a generating unit.
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Load shedding scheme

Art 12.26 Each Distribution Company, Bulk Customer, or other Grid Participant off-taking power from
the NITS shall cooperate with the ETU to implement an automatic load shedding scheme to provide for
load disconnection when system frequency decays.
Art 12.27 The AFLS scheme shall be defined from time to time by the ETU in consultation with other Grid
Participants.
Protection relays
Art 12.28 Protective relay systems perform a critical service by detecting and initiating fault clearing thereby
protecting the power system from prolonged voltage depression, transient instability, and equipment
damage. The design and setting of protective relay systems requires a delicate balance between
dependability and security. A relay system needs to be dependable enough to initiate a trip for all faults
within its zone of protection and secure enough to avoid initiating trips for faults that occur outside of
that zone. Consequently, protective relay systems shall be designed and maintained to sufficiently high
standards in order to minimize mis-operation.
Art 12.29 The ability of a protection scheme to initiate the tripping of a circuit breaker associated with
faulty equipment measured by the System Protection Dependability Index shall not be less than 95%.
Monitoring and reporting of NITS performance

Art 12.30 The performance of the NITS shall be assessed with reference to the following three defined
ranges of voltage and frequency at each NITS Node:
(a) a normal unlimited time operation range which applies when the system is in a Normal
State;
(b) a contingency range when the system is in the Alert State where continued operation is
allowed for a period, although the system is not in a Normal State; and
(c) an emergency range when the system is in an Emergency State typically as the result
of an emergency or multiple contingency condition such that operation is only permitted for
a limited correction period and continued operation of the system in that range is not allowed
Art 12.31 A uniform system of recording and reporting of NITS performance shall be defined by the
ETU in consultation with the ETC and implemented by all Grid Participants.
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Art 12.32 The same equipment reliability indices shall be used for all NITS facilities in similar situations
and the Performance Standards as set out shall also be applicable to all. The benchmarks for service
delivery may however vary between NITS Nodes because of differences in configuration, equipment
redundancy and other local factors.
Art 12.33 The ETU shall compile and submit to the COC every quarter, half-yearly and annually a System
Reliability Performance Report for the NITS, giving details of the actual levels achieved in respect of
the performance and reliability indices defined in this Sub-Code.
Art 12.34 A copy of the System Reliability Performance Report shall be published or posted at the ETU
Website for access by all Grid Participants.
Art 12.35 The performance of the NITS shall be evaluated by the ETU at quarterly, half-yearly and annual
intervals, to compare the actual performance of the NITS with the benchmarks.
Reliability performance indices

Art 12.36 The ETC shall, from time to time, prescribe indices that shall be used to evaluate the performance
of the NITS. Historical data for the past two years may be used to derive performance benchmarks to be
defined for the reliability indices.
Art 12.37 The following indices shall, at the minimum, be monitored and calculated for the purposes of
assessing the performance of the NITS:
(a) System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) - Total duration of connection point
interruptions in a given period divided by the number of connection points in the system;
(b) System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) - The average interruptions per
connection point which is calculated by dividing the total number of interruptions at all
system Connection Points by the number of Connection Points in the system;
(c) Availability - Percentage of time the entire transmission system (or a particular class or
circuit) is available for the transmission of electricity and it shall be calculated as the sum of
planned, unplanned, and disturbance outage durations divided by the total hours that the
system or the relevant circuit should have been available in a given period;
(d) Loss of Supply - A sustained disturbance on the transmission system, that results in the loss
of electricity supply service to one or more customers. The cause of this disturbance can be
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initiated either by a distribution or transmission event, with the cause being noted and
tracked;
(e) System Minutes Lost - This index is calculated by dividing the amount of energy not supplied
by the system peak demand for that year and expressing the value in minutes;
(f)
Index of Transmission Reliability (ITR) - Represents the percentage of time that

transmission circuits are available for the transmission of electricity from one terminal to
another or others (ITR is a measure of unplanned unavailability of the transmission system.
It is deduced by using outage time due to unplanned outages or disturbances on the system
and excludes outage time due to planned outages); and
(g) Transmission Line Faults - Number of faults per 100 km of circuit lines.
Quality performance indices - Voltage

Art 12.38 The ETU shall report on the following for each NITS Node with respect to voltage and power
factor deviations outside the limits stipulated for the Normal, State:
(a)
the number of occurrences of deviation incidents;
(b)
the total duration of deviation incidents;
(c)
the maximum continuous period of deviation; and
(d)
the maximum and minimum values recorded indicating the time and date of occurrence.
Quality performance indices - Frequency

Art 12.39 The ETU shall report on the following with respect to frequency deviations from both the normal
and emergency limits stipulated:
(a) the number of occurrences of deviation incidents;
(b) the total duration of deviation incidents;
(c) the maximum continuous period of deviation; and
(d) the maximum and minimum values recorded indicating the time and date of occurrence.
Efficiency performance indices

Art 12.40 The ETU shall report on the following with respect to energy balance of the NITS:
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(a) total energy received, supplied and net energy at each NITS Node;
(b) energy used at each NITS Node; and
(c) Transmission Loss Ratio which is calculated as the total transmission system losses divided
by the total energy entering the NITS expressed in percentages.
Event inclusions and exclusions for performance reporting

Art 12.41 A power interruption shall include any outage which may be due to the tripping action of protective
devices during faults or the failure of transmission lines and/or power transformers and which results in
the loss of service to a Grid Participant or a group of Grid Participants.
Art 12.42 For the purpose of reporting on NITS reliability, the following shall be reported separately and
excluded from calculations of indices:
(a) planned outages where Grid Participants have been notified in accordance with the relevant
notification provisions contained in the Operations Sub-Code;
(b) outages caused by Force Majeure conditions; and
(c) outages due to fundamental shortage of generation capacity.
Equipment loading reporting

Art 12.43 The ETU shall identify the transmission circuits and power transformers that are loaded over
85% of their nameplate rating for more than 10% of total operating time in a given year; and it shall
report this to the COC on an annual basis along with the plans to relieve such loading pro
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Section 13. METERING
SUB-CODE
Background
Art 13.00 This section of the Grid Code sets out the requirements for standards, procedures and guidelines
in respect of metering, at Connection Points within the NITS, in order to ensure accurate and transparent
accounting, billing and settlement for power and energy generated and consumed.
Art 13.01 The objectives of the Metering Sub-Code are to:
(a)
define the minimum acceptable accuracy and minimum standards for metering at the
Connection Points, to facilitate energy accounting, billing and settlement;
(b)
set out provisions relating to design, specifications, installation, maintenance and testing
of metering facility equipment;
(c)
describe provisions relating to security and rights of access to metering data, settlement
and auditing; and
(d)
define procedures for the resolution of metering disputes.
General metering principles

Art 13.02 The key principles underlying energy metering shall be as follows:
(a)
every NITS Connection Point at which energy is injected into or extracted from the NITS
shall have a metering facility for the purposes of energy accounting;
(b)
active and reactive energy and power demand shall be measured at all Connection Points
in the NITS to determine both the input and output quantities;
(c)
two revenue metering facilities, Main and Check meters, are required at each Connection
Point;
(d)
each metering facility shall measure power and energy flow and shall be arranged to ensure
continuous recording even in the event of failure of one of the metering facilities;
(e)
the ETU shall have responsibility for the provision and installation of the Main Meter at
appropriate locations at all Connection Points and Grid Participants shall have responsibility
for the provision and installation of Check Meters at appropriate locations at their own
expense;
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(f)
the Main Meter shall be the revenue meter and the Check Meter shall be used to provide
metering data when a revenue meter, current transformer or voltage transformer is out of
service;
(g)
the revenue metering facilities shall be located as close as practicable to the Connection
Point;
(h)
the NITS Asset Owner or Grid Participant shall provide adequate space in panels and
rooms at substations or Connection Points for installation of the meters; s
(i)
the Check Meter installation shall involve the provision of a separate metering facility
using separate current transformer cores and separately fused voltage transformer secondary
circuits, preferably from separate secondary windings;
(j)
the metering facility shall comply with the prescribed standards and equipment shall be
manufactured to prescribed and internationally recognized quality standards;
(k)
metering facility shall be

i)
secure,
ii)
registered with the ETU, and
iii) capable of providing data for electronic transfer to a metering database maintained by
the ETU;
(l)
energy meter data shall be based on units of watt-hours (active energy) and var-hours
(reactive energy) and shall be collated at defined metering intervals;
(m) every Grid Participant is entitled to access the metering database in respect of their own
production, demand or consumption of power and energy;
(n)
historical data shall be maintained in the metering database for thirteen months in accessible
format and for six years in archive;
(o)
the ETU and the Grid Participant may replace their respective metering facility at any time
after it has been installed, subject to the provisions of this section of the Grid Code.
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Metering facility
Art 13.03 In addition to conformity with the principles specified in Article 13.02, a metering facility shall:
(a)
contain a device which has a visible or an equivalent accessible display of, at a minimum,
the cumulative total energy measured by that metering facility;
(b)
be capable of separately registering and recording flows in each direction where bidirectional active energy flow occurs;
(c)
be capable of communicating from the site of the metering facility to the metering database
located at any site that may be specified by the ETU; and
(d)
include facilities for storing metering data for at least thirty-five days
Art 13.04 A metering facility shall consist of some or all of the following:
(a)
current transformers;
(b)
voltage transformers;
(c)
a secure and protected wiring from the current transformer and the voltage transformer to
the meter;
(d)
a revenue class meter (Main and Check Meter) and a data recorder which may be internal
(within the meter) or external to the meter or a combination;
(e)
an appropriately constructed panel on which the meter and data logger are mounted with
a facility to keep the metering facility secure from interference;
(f)
a communication interface equipment such as modem, isolation devices, telephone service,

radio transmitter and data link equipment;
(g)
an auxiliary electricity supply to the meter;
(h)
tests links and fusing;
(i)
lightning protection;
(j)
a totalizing equipment, integrating pulse recorder and time source;
(k)
a monitoring system to alert the ETU of any failure of critical components of the metering
facility.
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Use of meters
Art 13.05 Main metering data is to be used as the primary source of metering data for billing purposes.
Art 13.06 Check metering data is to be used for validation, substitution in the event of the failure of the
Main Meter and account estimation of revenue metering data.
Art 13.07 Energy consumed at a generating station and drawn from the NITS shall be measured by using a
revenue meter and the generating plant shall pay for this energy. The metering shall be connected to the
high voltage side of the supply transformer and shall be owned by the ETU.
Metering facility equipment standards

Art 13.08 The following are minimum requirements for metering facility equipment. A Grid Participant
may, at its own cost, install a metering facility equipment of higher level accuracy.
Voltage Transformers
Art 13.09 The voltage transformer shall comprise three units from a three-phase set, each of which shall
comply with the relevant provisions of the IEC 60044 Standard or its equivalent national standard for
metering, and corresponding to the accuracy class of 0.2.
Art 13.10 The voltage drop in each phase of the voltage transformer connections of the same accuracy
class shall not exceed 0.2V. The voltage transformer shall be connected only to a billing meter with a
burden that shall not affect the accuracy of measurement.
Art 13.11 A voltage changeover scheme shall be provided where more than one voltage transformer is
available.
Current transformers
Art 13.12 The current transformer shall comprise three units for a three-phase set, each of which shall
comply with the relevant provisions of the IEC 60044 Standard or its equivalent national standard for
metering, and corresponding to the accuracy class of 0.2.
Art 13.13 The current transformers rated secondary current shall be 1A or 5A. The neutral conductor of
the current transformer shall be effectively grounded at a single point and shall be connected only to a
billing meter with a burden that shall not affect the accuracy of measurement.
Meters
Art 13.14 Meters shall be solid-state, multifunction meters, of three-phase four-wire type rated for the
required site, and shall comply with the updated and current versions of IEC 60687 and IEC 61268
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Standards or equivalent national standards and correspond to the accuracy classes as defined in Schedule
TS-M.
Art 13.15 The meters shall measure and locally display at least the kW, kWh, kVar, kVarh and kVA with
features for pulse output.
Art 13.16 Main and Check Meters shall be connected to different sets of current transformers and voltage
transformers.
Art 13.17 A cumulative record of the parameters measured shall be available on the meter and where a bidirectional meter is used, it shall have two such records available.
Art 13.18 Where a combined active energy and reactive energy meters are provided, then a separate record
shall be provided for each measured quantity and direction.
Art 13.19 The loss of auxiliary supply to the meter shall not erase the cumulative records.
Art 13.20 A metering facility shall provide a pulse output for each measured quantity. The pulse output
shall be for a three-wire terminal with pulse duration in the range from 40 to 80 milliseconds, preferably
selectable and with selective pulse frequency or rate. The minimum pulse frequency shall comply with
the IEC Standard or its equivalent national standard for the shortest integration period and the accuracy
class of the meter. Pulse output shall be galvanically isolated from the voltage and current transformers
being measured and from the auxiliary supply input terminals.
Art 13.21 A metering equipment shall be of proven quality, fully type tested, individually tested and accepted
by the ETU. Appropriate test certificates shall be kept by the ETU or the NITS Asset Owner as the case
may be. All metering equipment shall be supported with evidence of approval from accredited laboratory
recognized under the International Certification Scheme.
Art 13.22 The limits of accuracy for classes of meters shall be as prescribed in Technical Schedule TS-M.
Integrating Pulse Recorders

Art 13.23 Integrating Pulse recorders shall be capable of recording integrated demand periods adjustable
between fifteen minutes and sixty minutes.
Art 13.24 Each recorder shall be capable of transferring the data through communication channels to be
provided to the metering database by the ETU. A Remote Terminal Unit shall be installed at the meter
location that can be interrogated by the dispatch centre data acquisition computer.
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Art 13.25 The integrating pulse recorder shall provide a record for reference at a future time. The record
shall be suitable for reference for a period of at least one year after it was generated. The integrating
pulse recorder shall be regularly interrogated and the (interrogation) record shall be maintained by the
recorder for sixty days.
Art 13.26 The recorders time and the meters time shall be based on the UTC Standard time. The time
reference used with the recorder shall ensure that the accuracy of the integrating pulse recorder is with
a time error no more than 1 sec.
Art 13.27 Reprogramming of an integrating pulse recorder shall be done as soon as possible, within one
billing cycle, if there is a time error.
WAPP Interconnections
Art 13.28 All metering facilities at WAPP interconnection points shall, at the least, meet the requirements
of the Grid Code.
Metering Register
Art 13.29 The ETU shall keep and maintain a Metering Register containing static metering information
associated with metering facilities. The register shall facilitate the following:
(a)
the registration of a Connection Point, Metering Point and affected Grid Participants;
(b)
verification of compliance with the Grid Code; and
(c)
auditable control of changes to the registered information.
Art 13.30 The ETU shall update the Metering Register from time to time, to ensure that the accuracy of the
Metering Register is maintained.
Metering equipment testing and maintenance

Instrument transformer testing
Art 13.31 Testing of instrument transformers at the Connection Point shall be performed by the ETU or a
party authorized by the ETU during the test and commissioning stage and then at least once every five
years or as the need arises due to questions of accuracy.
Art 13.32 All tests shall be carried out in accordance with acceptable international standards. Relevant
Grid Participants may witness the tests.
Art 13.33 An instrument transformer shall not be connected to a load beyond its rated burden and shall be
operated at the optimum burden range to achieve maximum accuracy of the metering system.
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Art 13.34 Burden tests shall be conducted during commissioning, re-installation or relocation or when
requested by the Grid Participant and/or the ETU. Loading resistors for compensating low burdens may
be allowed as long as the accuracy level is sustained.
Meter testing and calibration

Art 13.35 The ETU and the Grid Participant shall test and seal the meters at least once a year and recalibrate
or replace such meters if found to be outside the acceptable accuracy stipulated in the Grid Code.
Art 13.36 The ETU and the Grid Participant shall notify each other when the Main or Check meters are due
to be tested.
Art 13.37 Suitable isolation facilities shall be provided to facilitate testing and calibration of the metering
facility.
Art 13.38 Suitable drawings and supporting information detailing the metering facility shall be made available
for maintenance, testing and auditing purposes.
Art 13.39 Test equipment used in the calibration of instrument transformers or meters shall be certified to
values of accuracy and precision which are, at least, twice as accurate as the required accuracy of the
equipment under test.
Art 13.40 Solid-state watt-hour standards of 0.2% or better accuracy shall be used in the testing of watthour meters. All watt-hour standards shall be certified as accurate every twelve months.
Request for tests

Art 13.41 A Grid Participant may request the ETU to arrange for a test of any metering equipment where
it has cause to believe that the performance of the equipment is not within the accuracy limits specified
in the Grid Code. The requested test shall be carried out by the ETU or an independent party approved
by the parties and may be witnessed by concerned parties if they so wish.
Art 13.42 Where the metering equipment fails the requested test, the ETU shall pay for the cost of the test;
but where the meter equipment passes the test, the party who requested the test shall pay for the cost of
the test.
Maintenance of metering equipment

Art 13.43 Maintenance of metering equipment shall only be performed at pre-appointed times after notice
has been given to all interested parties.
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Art 13.44 Maintenance of the metering equipment at the Connection Point shall be performed by the ETU
for a Main Meter and by the Grid Participant for a Check Meter in the presence of the other party who
may have elected to be present.
Art 13.45 All test results, maintenance programs and sealing records shall be kept for the life of the equipment.
The equipment data and test records shall be made available to authorized parties.
Art 13.46 A meter shall be considered faulty only if it is determined that the meter does not comply with
the prescribed accuracy standards.
Art 13.47 Upon any Grid Participant or the ETU observing that a meter may not be operating properly,
the other party shall be notified, as soon as reasonably practicable of the existence of a fault and the
length of time the fault may have existed.
Art 13.48 The meter owner shall ensure that repairs are made to the metering facility as soon as reasonably
practicable after becoming aware of the fault or malfunction.
Art 13.49 Until any meter or metering equipment affected by an outage, defect or malfunction is repaired,
adjusted or replaced, the affected Grid Participants and the ETU shall ensure that suitable proxy data is
obtained or estimated and recorded for the period of time the fault condition persists.
Metering equipment security

Art 13.50 The ETU and all Grid Participants shall take all reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized
access and interference with the metering facility equipment.
Art 13.51 The ETU shall provide seals and other appropriate devices to prevent or detect unauthorized
interference or possible alteration to settings and calibrations.
Art 13.52 The ETU shall provide appropriate security against corruption of data in transmission.
Meter reading and metering data

Art 13.53 The ETU shall download integrating pulse metering data for each Connection Point at predefined intervals for billing and settlement purposes. Each Grid Participant shall be provided full access
to the data for its Connection Point.
Art 13.54 The pulses from two or more meters may be combined into one integrating pulse recorder
provided all the other requirements of this Sub-Code are met.
Art 13.55 The meter pulses that need to be integrated into the recorder are:
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(a)
active energy and active power demand, exported to and imported from the NITS; and
(b)
reactive energy and reactive power demand exported to and imported from the NITS.
Art 13.56 Provision shall be made by all Grid Participants to permit on-site as well as remote interrogation
of the Integrating Pulse Recorder.
Electronic data transfer capability

Art 13.57 All metering facilities shall have the capability of electronic data transfer.
On-Site meter reading

Art 13.58 Where on-site meter reading is necessary, it shall be witnessed by authorized representatives of
all concerned parties on the agreed date and time and as stipulated in the Connection Agreement or
Amended Connection Agreement.
Billing and settlement procedure

Art 13.59 The billing and settlement procedure shall be as specified in the relevant Power Purchase and
Energy Supply Agreements or in accordance to the Wholesale Electricity Market Rules.
Art 13.60 The ETU and relevant Grid Participants shall agree to adjustments to metering data to account
for system losses and unaccounted-for energy.
Settlement audit procedure

Art 13.61 A Grid Participant shall have the right to request for an audit of the settlement data related to its
account and the right to choose an independent party approved by all concerned parties and qualified to
perform the audit. Interested NITS Asset Owners, Grid Participants and the ETU shall cooperate in the
auditing process.
Allocation of audit cost

Art 13.62 The defaulting party following an audit conducted under Article 13.61 shall be responsible for
all the costs of the independent auditor, unless otherwise agreed.
Audit results
Art 13.63 The results of an audit conducted shall be issued in a report and discussed with the ETU who
shall issue a response to the Audit Report, including any adjustments in account billing and payments
proposed.
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Audit appeals
Art 13.64 Where a Grid Participant disagrees with the ETUs response to the audit report, the ETUs
response may be appealed to the COC.
Confidentiality
Art 13.65 Metering data and associated metering database constitute confidential information and shall be
treated as such at all times. The ETU shall ensure that metering data is protected from access by
unauthorized persons.
Art 13.66 The ETU shall not provide metering data from a metering facility to any person other than the
metered entity to whom the data relates except when:
(a)
the data must be supplied for law enforcement purposes or for the purpose of complying
with a regulatory or legal requirement; or
(b)
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Section 14. INFORMATION & DATA EXCHANGE AND DISCLOSURE MANUAL

Art 14.00 The ETU has an obligation to ensure that the NITS is operated in a reliable and secure manner.
To achieve this, the ETU shall obtain from and provide Grid Participants with power system information
needed for the maintenance of system security. The exchange of information will enable Grid Participants
to carry out their obligations and meet statutory reporting requirements.
Art 14.01 The ETU shall obtain from Grid Participants, the technical and operational information needed
for the discharge of the ETUs responsibilities in order to provide open, fair and non-discriminatory
access to the NITS for all Grid Participants.
Art 14.02 The Information and Data Exchange Sub-Code is based on the requirements of the Grid Code
and other statutory requirements. The Sub Code defines the reciprocal obligations of Grid Participants
with regard to the provision of information and exchange of data for the implementation of the Grid
Code.
Art 14.03 The requirements of this Sub-Code are complementary to any information and data exchange
requirements defined in other sections of the Grid Code.
Information exchange interface

Art 14.04 The ETU shall designate an office as its contact office for the exchange of information pertaining
to the real time operation of the NITS.
Art 14.05 A Grid Participant shall designate an office as its point of information and data exchange and
shall provide the ETU with all the relevant details of contact for its offices.
Art 14.06 A Grid Participant shall identify the following for each type of information exchange:
(a)
the name(s), title(s)/position(s) and contact details of the person(s) designated by the Grid
Participant to be responsible for provision of information; and
(b)
the purpose for which the information is required.
Art 14.07 Grid Participants shall agree on appropriate procedures for the transfer of information.
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General principles for implementation of information and data exchange

Art 14.08 A Grid Participant shall keep readily available, complete and accurate records of all data required
for the proper administration of the Grid Code.
Art 14.09 The ETU will provide open and timely exchange of relevant information among Grid Participants,
to facilitate the secure and reliable operation of the NITS.
Art 14.10 The information exchanged between the ETU and a Grid Participant may be either confidential
(bilateral) information or public information intended for all parties. The provider of the information
shall indicate whether the information being provided should be considered confidential or public.
Art 14.11 The ETU shall make available critical data to allow a Grid Participant to make rational and
informed decisions regarding the operations of the NITS.
Art 14.12 The ETU shall publish all relevant non-confidential information in a timely manner, or make
them accessible by all Grid Participants, in an open and non-discriminatory manner.
Art 14.13 In the case of electronic data sharing, access to NITS information shall be provided on read-only
basis.
Art 14.14 A Grid Participant shall be responsible for the procurement and maintenance of the required
communication systems as well as the data communication costs of its systems used for the purpose of
Information and Data Exchange.
Information exchange between Grid Participants

Provision of Information to the ETU
Art 14.15 The ETU may require information of a technical nature, to the extent not supplied under any
other provisions of the Grid Code, to be supplied by Grid Participants to enable it (the ETU) to undertake
the following:
(a)
analysis and evaluation of equipment and service performance of the NITS as well as the
preparation of the NITS performance reports;
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(b)
survey of NITS conditions;
(c)
assessment of risks to NITS operations;
(d)
analysis of NITS equipment performance; and
(e)
analysis and validation of policies of the Grid Code.
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Art 14.16 The ETU shall, for the purposes of Article 14.15, send a written request to a Grid Participant,
setting out the information it reasonably requires, the preferred medium and format for the submission
and the time by which it reasonably requires a response to the request.
Art 14.17 A Grid Participant shall use all reasonable endeavours to provide the required information in the
required format and within the time stated.
Art 14.18 Unless specifically provided in other sections of the Grid Code, communications with the ETU
on all other matters shall be with the Head Office of the ETU.
Planning information
Art 14.19 A Grid Participant shall provide on a regular basis such information as the ETU may reasonably
request for the purposes of planning and developing the NITS and to enable the ETU fulfil its statutory
or regulatory obligations. Grid Participants shall submit the information to the ETU without unreasonable
delay.
Art 14.20 The Planning Information to be provided shall be as specified in the Planning Code and any
other information which may from time to time be required.
Art 14.21 A NITS Asset Owner shall provide a Grid Participant with information about equipment and
systems installed at HV transmission substations.
Art 14.22 The ETU shall keep an updated technical database of the NITS for purposes of modelling and
studies on the NITS.
Art 14.23 The ETU shall provide Distribution Companies and Bulk Customers with any relevant information
that may be reasonably required to properly plan and design their networks and to comply with their
obligations under the Connection Sub-Code.
Art 14.24 A Distribution Company or Bulk Customer shall upon request to upgrade an existing connection
or when applying for a new connection, provide the information specified in the Connection Sub-Code.
Art 14.25 A Wholesale Supplier shall submit to the ETU all maintenance planning information with regard
to each unit at each power station, as specified in the Operations Sub-Code.
Network information exchange

Art 14.26 A Grid Participant shall promptly provide to the ETU, on request, network information that is
considered reasonable for the security and integrity of the NITS
Art 14.27 The ETU shall communicate network information as required for safe and reliable operation to
the contact points designated by each Grid Participant required.
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Art 14.28 The network information exchange shall be both electronic and paper based and within the time
frame agreed upon between the Grid Participants.
Operational communication and data retention requirements

Art 14.29
Adequate communication facilities and procedures shall be established between the ETU and
each Grid Participant to allow the timely transfer of information.

Art 14.30 The communication facilities for voice and data that are to be installed and maintained between
the ETU and a Grid Participant shall comply with the applicable IEC and ITU standards for SCADA
and Communication equipment.
Art 14.31 The communication facilities shall support data acquisition from Remote Terminal Units. The
ETU shall be capable of monitoring the state of the NITS via telemetry from the Remote Terminal Unit
connected to plant or facility of a Grid Participant plant and/or substation.
Art 14.32 The ETU and Grid Participants may in place of the above systems adopt the use of new technologies
and methodologies for communication of information, where there is a recognizable benefit in quality,
reliability and features and to do so would be reasonable in the circumstances.
Telephone/fax
Art 14.33 Each Distribution Company, Bulk Customer or Grid Participant shall be responsible for the
provision and maintenance of telephone and facsimile equipment as required.
Art 14.34 A Grid Participant shall provide no fewer than two separate Public Switched Telephone Network
circuits to its Control Room.
Art 14.35 Arid Participant shall provide no fewer that one facsimile unit, connected to a dedicated Public
Switched Telephone Network at its Control Facility.
Art 14.36 The ETU may provide one or more telephone extensions to be connected to the ETUs private
operational telephone system. This facility shall be reserved for operational purposes only and shall be
attended by an authorized person and answered without delay. Grid Participants shall be responsible for
optimizing the reliability and security of this telephone service.
Art 14.37 The ETU shall install and operate a system for recording of all operational voice communication
with Grid Participants. The historical archives of these voice recordings shall be available for at least
one year and shall be made available to authorized persons when required.
Computer Equipment
Art 14.38 A Grid Participant shall provide appropriate Information Technology and data networking
equipment to allow data exchange such as electronic mail, dispatch instructions, etc between the ETU
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and the Grid Participant. The equipment shall only be used by the Grid Participant for operational
communications with the ETU.
File Transfers
Art 14.39 The structure and format for data transfer shall be negotiated and defined by the supplier and
receiver of the information.
Art 14.40 The transfer media shall be mutually agreed by the parties involved.
Art 14.41 The parties shall make adequate arrangements for data backup purposes so as to enable the
recovery of information in the event of equipment or communication failure.
SCADA infrastructure
Art 14.42 Each NITS Node shall be accessible to the SCADA system which shall be used for storage,
display and processing of operational data.
Art 14.43 All Grid Participants shall make available outputs of their respective operational equipment to
the SCADA System.
Art 14.44 SCADA Remote Terminal Units shall be installed for the transmission of signals and indications
to and from the ETU. The signals and indications which must be provided by Grid Participants for
transmission by SCADA equipment are those specified in the Connection Code, together with such
other data or information as the ETU may reasonably request, from time to time, by notice to Grid
Participants..
Art 14.45 All SCADA, metering, computer and communications equipment and the data or information
carried by the NITS shall be secure from unauthorized access. Procedures governing security and access
shall be agreed with Grid Participants, but shall allow for adequate access to the equipment and information
by the relevant Grid Participant and ETU for the purposes of maintenance, repair, testing and recording
of measurements.
Time standard
Art 14.46 The time standard used shall be the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) Standard and all time
information shall be referenced to it. To maintain synchronization, each NITS Node shall be provided
with a connection to GPS satellite receivers that enable all relevant devices to maintain time
synchronization.
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Data retention and archiving

Art 14.47 The ETU and every Grid Participant shall maintain sufficient records to support audit and
verification requirements and to support monitoring of compliance with the provisions of the Grid
Code. They shall also maintain adequate data and records, in sufficient detail, to support event diagnostics
and trouble shooting.
Art 14.48 The ETU shall maintain a complete and accurate record of all Operational Data supplied or
maintained under the Grid Code.
Art 14.49 All Operational Data shall be so maintained for a period of not less than five years, commencing
from the date the Operational Data was first supplied or first created, if earlier.
Art 14.50 The ETU shall allow Grid Participants access to its records of Operational Data.
Art 14.51 The obligations for data retention and archiving shall be the responsibility of the information
owner.
Art 14.52 The systems for the storage of data and information to be used by the parties shall be of their
own choice and installed at their own cost.
Art 14.53 The ETC may at any time audit the data retention and archiving systems of Grid Participants.
Art 14.54 A Grid Participant shall store operational information that is kept electronically for a period of at
least five years or for the life of the plant or equipment concerned, whichever is the longer.
Art 14.55 A Grid Participant shall ensure reasonable security against unauthorized access, use and loss of
information. To this end, a Grid Participant shall, among other things, develop and implement a backup
strategy for the information system equipment.
Generating plant performance data

Art 14.56 A Wholesale Supplier shall provide the ETU with the performance parameters of each generating
unit at its power plant such as availability, reliability, etc. as detailed in the Grid Code and the relevant
Distribution Company and Bulk Customer performance data

Art 14.57 The performance measurement of all Distribution Companies and Bulk Customers shall be supplied
to the ETU and NITS Asset Owner(s) in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Connection
Agreement.
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NITS performance data

Art 14.58 The following NITS performance indicators and operational information shall be made available
by the ETU to all Grid Participants:
(a)
Dailyi)
Power and energy generation by each generating facility registered with the ETU;
ii)
Hourly actual demand of the previous day in MW;
iii) Reserve amounts during the morning and evening peaks of the previous day in MW
(b)
Monthly i)
Energy balance indicating internal generation, imports, exports, energy available for
sale and transmission losses;
ii)
Generating plant Availability;
iii) Number and total duration of frequency excursions outside statutory limits;
iv) Number and total duration of voltage excursions outside statutory limits;
v)
(c)
Outage time at each NITS Node.
Annually i)
Annual energy balance for the year;
ii)
Annual peak demand in MW, date and time;
iii) Annual minimum demand in MW, date and time;

iv)
Outage time at each NITS Node.
Art 14.59 A NITS Asset Owner shall also make available all information collected via recorders installed at
substations to the ETU for analysis. The ETU shall make this information available to affected Grid
Participants on request.
Art 14.60 The ETU shall publish each week a report on the power system performance for the previous
week, including a report on Significant Incidents and operating conditions relevant to the operation of
the NITS.
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Events reporting
Art 14.61 In the case of a Significant Incident which has been notified by a Grid Participant to the ETU,
the Grid Participant shall provide a written report to the ETU.
Art 14.62 In the case of a Significant Incident which has been notified by the ETU to a Grid Participant,
the ETU shall provide a written report to all affected Grid Participants.
Art 14.63 The reports referred to in Articles 14.61 and 14.62 shall, where applicable, include at least the
following:
(a)
time and date of Significant Incident;
(b)
location;
(c)
plant and/or equipment involved;
(d)
brief description of the Significant Incident;
(e)
estimated time and date of return to service;
(f)
supplies/generation interrupted and duration of interruption;
(g)
generating unit frequency response achieved;
(h)
generating unit MVar performance achieved;
(i)
any other information that the ETU or Grid Participant reasonably considers may be required
in relation to the Significant Incident
Confidentiality obligations
Art 14.64 A Grid Participant shall use all reasonable endeavours to keep as confidential any information
classified as such and which comes into the possession or control of that Grid Participant or of which
the Grid Participant becomes aware.
Art 14.65 The information owner may request the recipient of the information to enter into a confidentiality
agreement before information established to be confidential is provided.
Art 14.66 A Grid Participant shall not:
(a)
disclose confidential information to any third party without the written consent of the
owner or provider of the information.
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(b)
use or reproduce confidential information for any purpose other than that for which it was
disclosed or for purposes contemplated by the Grid Code; and
(c)
permit unauthorized persons to have access to confidential information.
Art 14.67 A Grid Participant shall use all reasonable endeavours to prevent unauthorized access to
confidential information which is in the possession or control of that Grid Participant.
Art 14.68 A Grid Participant shall ensure that any person to whom it discloses confidential information
observes the provisions for confidentiality in relation to that information.
Art 14.69 A Grid Participant shall report any unauthorised disclosure of information that is governed by a
confidentiality agreement as soon as practicable after it has become aware of the unauthorised disclosure
and shall provide all reasonable assistance to ensure recovery or destruction of that confidential information
as may be deemed appropriate by the information owner or provider.
Exceptions
Art 14.70 The confidentiality provisions in these section of the Grid Code do not prevent the disclosure,
use or reproduction of information,
(a)
if the relevant information is at the time generally and publicly available other than as a
result of breach of confidentiality by a Grid Participant or any person to whom the Grid
Participant has disclosed the information;
(b)
by a Grid Participant for the use of an employee or officer of the Grid Participant or a
related body corporate of the Grid Participant; or a legal or other professional adviser,
auditor or other consultant which require the information for the purposes of the Grid Code,
or for the purpose of advising the Grid Participant ;
(c)
with the consent of the person or persons who provided the relevant information under the
Code;
(d)
to the extent required by law or by a lawful requirement of any government or governmental

body, authority or agency having jurisdiction over a Grid Participant or its related bodies
corporate;
(e)
if required in connection with legal proceedings, arbitration, expert determination or other

dispute resolution mechanism relating to the Grid Code;
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(f)
if required to protect the safety of personnel or equipment; or
(g)
of an historical nature in connection with the preparation and submission of reports under
the Grid Code.
Disclosure of confidential information

Art 14.71 A Grid Participant who needs to disclose confidential information shall consult with the provider
of the information prior to its release and inform those affected by the information disclosure.
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In this National Electricity Grid Code, unless the context otherwise requires
access ......................... :means the contracted right to use an electrical system to transfer electrical energy ;
acre-foot .................... :means the volume of water that will cover one acre to a depth of one foot and is a unit for
measuring the volume of water. One acre foot equals 325,851 gallons or one million gallons
equals 3.07 acre feet;
active energy .............. :means the electrical energy produced, flowing or supplied by a electric circuit during a time
interval, being the integral with respect to time of the instantaneous active power, measured
in units of Watt-hours or standard multiples thereof: i.e.
1000Watt-hours
= 1 Kilo Watt-hour (kWh)
1000 Kilo Watt-hour = 1 Mega Watt-hour (MWh)

1000 Mega Watt-hour = 1 Giga Watt-hour(GWh)
1000 Giga Watt-hour = 1 Tera Watt-hour (TWh)
active power ............ :means the product of the components of the alternating current and the voltage that
equate to true power which is measured in units of watts and standard multiples thereof, for
example:
1000 Watt
= 1 Kilo Watt (kW)
1000 Kilo Watt = 1 Mega Watt (MW)

1000 Mega Watt = 1 Giga Watt (GW)
1000 Giga Watt = 1 Tera Watt (TW)
adequacy .................... :means the ability of the electric system to supply the aggregate electrical demand and
energy requirements of the customers at all times, taking into account scheduled and
reasonably expected unscheduled outages of system elements;
aerial plate .................. :means a number plate to aid the aerial observer to identify the transmission tower;
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alternating current .... :means an electric current that reverses its direction of flow at periodic intervals, of 50
times per second;
ammeter .................... :is an electrical instrument, with a scale usually graduated in amperes, placed in a circuit to
measure the magnitude of electric current;
ampere (amp) ............ :is a unit of measure of an electric current and is proportional to the quantity of electrons
flowing through a conductor past a given point in one second;
ancillary service ......... :means a service necessary to support the transmission of energy from supply sources to
loads while maintaining reliable operation of the transmission system in accordance with
Prudent Utility Practice and these services include voltage control , operating reserves, blackstart capability and frequency control;
arc .............................. :is the discharge of electricity through gas occurring across a gap or set of electrodes;
arcing ......................... :is the process of current flowing across a gap, such as fault current flowing across an
insulator string that flashed over due to a lightning surge;
Asset Owner ............. :means a person who owns the whole or part of the NITS or any facility connected to the
NITS;
automated meter reading system: means a system capable of reading the data from a meter preparing and conditioning
the data and transmitting the accumulated data from the meter location to a central data and
accumulation device;
Automatic Generation Control: means the regulation of the power output of electric generators within a control
area in response to changes in load, system frequency, and other factors to maintain the
scheduled system frequency and interchanges with other control areas;
Automatic Voltage Regulator: means the continuously acting automatic equipment controlling the terminal voltage
of a synchronous generating unit by comparing the actual terminal voltage with reference
value and controlling by appropriate means the output of an exciter, depending on the
deviations;
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availability .................. :is a measure of time a generation unit, transmission line or other facility is capable of
delivering energy to the transmission system at the delivery point or of providing ancillary
services to the transmission system;
availability declaration: means a notice that declares the availability of the relevant facility;
availability factor........ :means a percentage representing the number of hours an equipment or unit is ready for or
in service in a given period, compared to the number of hours in the period;
black start capability .. :means the ability of a generating unit to start and synchronize to the NITS without using
supply from the power system ;
Bulk Customer .......... :means a customer that purchases or receives electric power or energy of the amount or
level specified by the Board of the Commission;
bus.............................. :is an electrical conductor which serves as a common connection for two or more electrical
circuits and is used to interconnect equipment of the same voltage. A bus may be in the
form of rigid bars or in the form of stranded conductor overhead cables held under tension;
capability .................... :means the maximum load a generator, piece of equipment, substation, or system can carry
under specified (standardized) conditions for a given time interval without exceeding approved
limits;
capability curve ......... :means a curve developed for generators showing the limits of reactive and active power
that a generator can produce without overheating or becoming unstable ;
capacity ...................... :means the rated continuous load-carrying ability, expressed in megawatts (MW) or megavoltamperes (MVA) of generation, transmission, or other electrical equipment ;
capacity factor ........... :means the ratio of the electrical energy produced by a generating unit for the period of
time considered to the electrical energy that could have been produced at continuous fullpower operation during the same period ;
cascading outage ....... :is the occurrence of an uncontrollable succession of outages, each of which is initiated by
conditions (e.g. instability or overloading) arising or made worse as a result of the event
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preceding it. The tendency of a local line fault to trigger problems elsewhere on the system
and lead to a widespread power outage;
Check Meter.............. :is a meter installed by the transmission customer which provides the source data for
comparison with the Main Meter;
circuit ......................... :means a conductor or a system of conductors through which an electric current flows or is
intended to flow ;
circuit breaker............ :is a protective device located on a circuit to interrupt the flow of current at that particular
point and used to disconnect from a power system which experiences an electrical fault or
overload ;
combined cycle ......... :means the use of a combustion turbine and a steam turbine in an electrical generation plant
so that the waste heat from the combustion cycle provides heat energy for the steam cycle
to increase its thermal efficiency of the entire system;
combustion turbine .. :means a turbine that generates power from the combustion of a fuel;
commissioning test ... :means a test conducted on equipment that is connecting to the grid for the first time or
after modification or major maintenance;
compensation............ :means the use of devices like capacitors or voltage regulators to improve performance of
an electric system with respect to some specified characteristic ;
conductor .................. :is a material through which electricity is transmitted, such as an electrical wire, or transmission
or distribution line;
Connection Agreement: is an agreement between the ETU and a Grid Participant that seeks connection of its
facilities to the NITS and sets out the rights, obligations and liabilities of both parties;
Connection MOU .... :is an MOU between the ETU and the Grid participant required to be negotiated and signed
prior to commencement of construction of the connection to the NITS;
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connection point ...... :is the point of physical linkage to or with the transmission network for the purpose of
enabling the flow of electricity as the boundary between the transmission system and a
facility or other equipment;
Connection Proposal: means the document required to be submitted to the ETU for the purpose of a new
connection to the NITS;
constraints ................. :is the physical and operational limitations on the transfer of electrical power through
transmission facilities ;
contingency ............... :means the possibility of a fault or equipment failure in a power system;
control action ............ :means an action, like switching by which the Transmission System is operated ;
control area ............... :means an electric power system or a combination of electric power systems bounded by
interconnection metering and telemetry, capable of controlling generation to maintain its
interchange schedule with other such areas and contributing to frequency regulation of the
interconnection;
control centre ............ :means the facility from which a power system is monitored and regulated where dispatchers
use computerized displays to match generation with load and to respond to faults in the
system;
control system ........... :means the method of monitoring and controlling the operation of the power system or
equipment including generating units connected to a transmission or distribution network;
Current Transformer (CT): means an instrument transformer, with its primary winding connected with the conductor
carrying the current to be measured, which gives an accurate low-current indication in its
secondary winding of the high amperage current in its primary winding. The low-current
output is used for relaying, metering and indication;
customer .................... :means a person that contracts for an electricity service;
demand ...................... :means the rate at which electric energy is delivered to or by the System or part of the
System and is the sum of both active and reactive power, unless otherwise stated;
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demand forecast ....... :means predicted demand for electric power. A forecast may be short term (e.g., 15 minutes)
for system operation purposes, long-term (e.g., five to 20 years) for generation planning
purposes, or for any range in between. A forecast may include peak demand, energy, reactive
power, or demand profile. A forecast may be made for total system demand, transmission
loading, substation/feeder loading, individual customer demand, or appliance demand;
demand profile .......... :is the hour by hour profiles of demand as at each Bulk Supply Point;
demand management: means the instructions by the ETU for the purposes of balancing the load with generation;
dispatch ..................... :means the operating control of an integrated electric system to
(a) ..... assign specific generating units and other sources of supply to meet the power
demand as load rises or falls,
(b) .... control operations and maintenance of high voltage lines, substations and equipment,
including administration of safety procedures,
(c) ..... operate interconnections,
(d) .... manage energy transactions with other interconnected control areas,
and
(e) ..... curtail power demand to balance generations ;

Dispatch Day ............ :means the day assigned on a daily basis by the ETU for the forecasted generation and
dispatch of power and energy to meet demand;
dispatch instruction: . means an instruction given by the Grid Company from its System Control Centre to the
Generators approved contact person or location to change the output, fuel or manner of
operation of the Generation Unit;
Distribution Company: means a person licensed under the Energy Commission Act, 1997 (ACT 541) to distribute
and sell electricity without discrimination to consumers in an area or zone designated by the
Board of the Energy Commission;
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disturbance ................ :means an unplanned event that produces an abnormal system condition or any occurrence
that adversely affects normal power flow in a system;
ECOWAS Energy Protocol: means the protocol signed by the Authority of the Heads of State and Governments
of the ECOWAS on January 6, 2003 which establishes a legal framework in order to promote
long term cooperation in the energy field based on complementarities and mutual benefits
with a view to achieving increased investment in the energy sector and increased energy
trade in the West Africa Sub-Region;
electrical energy loss: means the energy loss in an electric system, consisting of transmission, transformation, and
distribution losses between sources of generation and ultimate consumer;
Electricity Transmission Utility: means the entity charged with operation of the NITS by virtue of the Energy
Commission Act,1997( ACT 541);
elements of the power system: includes generating units, transmission lines, transformers, circuit breakers and
switches;
embedded generation ............ : means production of electricity utilizing a generation facility that is electrically
connected directly to a distribution system and for which the total output of the facility is
distributed and utilised locally without any requirement for use of the national interconnected
transmission system
emergency ................. :means any abnormal system condition that requires automatic or immediate manual action
to prevent or limit loss of generation supply or transmission facilities that could adversely
affect the reliability of the electric system;
Emergency Transfer Capability: means the overall capacity of interregional or international power lines, together
with the associated electrical system facilities, to transfer power and energy from one electrical
system to another under emergency conditions;
energize...................... :is the action of connecting a component to a source of power by the movement of an
isolator, breaker or switch enabling it to transfer active and reactive power;
energy storage ........... :means the process for storing, or converting energy from one form to another, for later
use;
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event .......................... :means an unscheduled or unplanned occurrence on, or relating to, a system including,
faults, incidents and breakdowns;
event reporting ......... :is the procedure set out for reporting events;
fault ............................ :is an event occurring on an electric system such as a short circuit, a broken wire, or an
intermittent connection;
feeder ......................... :means an electrical supply line, either overhead or underground, which runs from the
NITS Node. It is the start of a distribution circuit, usually less than 36000 volts, which
carries power from the substation. Also, a line from a generating plant or an interchange
point between a transmission system and a load or distribution system;
firm ............................ :means guaranteed or assured;
flicker ......................... :means a fast fluctuation in voltage leading to quick intermittent coming on, of an appliance
and gives the impression of unstable visual sensation induced by a light stimulus with luminance
or spectral distribution that fluctuates with light;
force majeure ............ :means superior force that is unexpected or uncontrollable event and which upsets plans or
releases a person from fulfilling an obligation;
forced outage ............ :means removal of service of ,the temporary de-rating of, restriction of use of, or reduction
in performance of, equipment other than those specified as a scheduled outage;
frequency ................... :is the number of alternating current cycles per second (expressed in Hertz) at which a
system is running;
frequency control...... :means the retention of the frequency on the power system within acceptable limits;
frequency regulation.. :means the automatic adjustment of active power output by a generation unit, initiated by
free governor action in response to continuous minor fluctuations of frequency on the
power system;
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gas turbine ................. :means a combustion turbine that converts energy of hot compressed gases (produced by
burning fuel in compressed air) into mechanical energy that can be used to generate electricity ;
generating unit .......... :is an equipment or plant for producing energy from other forms of energy;
generation (electricity):is the process of producing electric energy from other forms of energy expressed in watthours (Wh);
generation schedule .. :means a statement prepared by the ETU setting out which generating units are anticipated
to be required to ensure, so far as practicable, that the integrity of the Transmission System,
the security and quality of supply and that the generating units assigned are sufficient to
meet demand at all times (to extent practicable) together with an appropriate margin of
reserve;
governor system ....... :is the automatic control system which regulates the speed of the power turbine of a generating
unit through the control of the rate of entry into the generating unit of the primary energy
input (for example, steam, gas or water);
Grid Participant ........ :means a Wholesale Supplier, Distribution Company or Bulk Customer with facilities that
are connected to the NITS;
grid ............................. :means an interconnected network of transmission lines of the NITS including associated
equipment for the transfer of electric energy between points of supply and points of
demand;
Grid Code ................. :means this code that contains the technical and operational rules of practice and standards
of performance rules developed and approved by the Board of the Energy Commission to
facilitate the operations related to the bulk transmission of electricity within the NITS;
harmonic ................... :means a sinusoidal wave having a frequency that is an integral multiple of a fundamental
frequency;
high voltage ............... :is descriptive of transmission lines and electrical equipment with voltage levels greater than
36 kV;
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imbalance................... :is a condition where the generation and interchange schedules do not match demand;
impedance ................. :is a characteristic of an electric circuit that determines its hindrance to the flow of electricity
and measured in ohms;
inadvertent interchange: means the difference between a control areas net actual interchange and net scheduled
interchange.
Independent System Operator (ISO): is a neutral operator licensed by the Energy Commission responsible for
maintaining instantaneous balance of the NITS by controlling the dispatch of generating
units to ensure that loads match resources available to the system and is effected in a safe,
reliable, economic and non-discriminatory manner;
insulator ..................... :means a material usually a ceramic ,porcelain, elastic polymeric rubber, or fiberglass when
used in the transmission line and is designed to support a conductor physically and to
separate it electrically from other conductors and supporting material;
interchange ................ :means electric power or energy that flows from one entity to another;
interchange schedule: consists of an agreement between the ETU and the Grid Participant on the amount, start
and end times, ramp rate, and degree of firmness for the purpose of an arrangement to
transfer electric power;
interconnected system: is a system consisting of two or more individual electric systems that normally operate in
synchronism and that have connecting tie-lines;
interconnection transmission lines: means the linkage of transmission lines between two utilities, enabling power
to be moved in either direction;
interruptible load ...... :means load which can be automatically disconnected by the use of under frequency relay
or other means;
island .......................... :means a portion of a power system or several power systems that is electrically separated
from the interconnection due to the disconnection of transmission system equipments;
line voltage................. :means the voltage present between any two of the conductors in a three-phase system;
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load ............................ :means the amount of power carried by a utility system or subsystem, or amount of power
consumed by an electric device at a specified time;
load factor ................. :is the ratio of the actual electrical energy produced/consumed to the possible maximum
electrical energy that could be produced/consumed in any defined period;
load flow studies ....... :means computer simulations of the transmission system, with representations of the
complete electrical transmission system along with loads and different generation schedules
to meet the loads and used by engineers to study various operating conditions and to plan
future system additions to assure reliable service to customers;
load following ............ :means an electric systems process of regulating its generation by selected generators to
follow the changes in demand;
load forecasts ............ :means predicted demand for electric power which may be short-term like for a duration of
one hour for system operation purposes or long-term for five to twenty years for generation
planning purposes ;
load management ..... :methods to reduce or reshape or redistribute electrical loads to match available resources
designed to influence the timing and amount of electricity that customers may use and it
generally attempts to shift loads from peak periods to low use periods;
load shedding ............ :is the process of deliberately removing pre-selected loads from a power system, usually
done automatically by relays, in order to maintain the integrity of the system under unusual
conditions;
losses .......................... :means electric energy losses in the electric system which occur principally as energy
transformation from kilowatt-hours (kWh) to waste heat in electrical conductors and
apparatus;
low voltage ............... :is descriptive of electricity supply lines and equipment with voltage levels up to 1000V
(1KV);
Main Meter: ............... is the meter installed by the ETU which provides source data for the accounting and billing
function for NITS supply and services;
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maintenance outage .. :means the removal of equipment from service availability to perform work that can be
deferred for a while, but requires the equipment be removed from service before the next
planned outage;
medium voltage........ :is descriptive of electricity supply lines and equipment with voltage levels above 1000V
(1KV) up to 36KV;
merit-order ................ :is the ranking in order of which generation plant should be used, based on ascending order
of price together with amount of electricity that will be generated;
merit-order dispatch . :means the allocation of demand to individual generating units to effect the least cost
production of electricity for customers. The process of determining the desired generation
level for each of the generating units in a system in order to meet consumer demand at the
lowest possible production cost given the operational constraints on the system;
meter .......................... :is a device for measuring and recording units of electrical quantities;
metering..................... :is the method of applying devices to measure and record the amount and direction of
electrical quantities with respect to time;
metering data............. :means the data associated with a metering point;
metering database ..... :is the system for the storage of data for meters and associated equipments in the NITS to
facilitate easy retrieval;
metering equipment . :includes meters ,time switches, measurement transformers ,metering protection and isolation
equipment, circuitry and their associated data storage and data communications equipment
and wiring which are part of the active energy and reactive energy measuring equipment at
or related to a metering point;
metering facility ......... :means a combination of metering equipments;
metering intervals ..... :means the time between electricity meter consumption recordings;
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metering information :means data related to a metering facility that is prescribed by the ETU for record in the
metering register;
metering point .......... :means a point in the NITS at which a meter and its accessories are located;
Metering Register ...... :has the meaning assigned to it under Art 13.29;
metering system ........ :includes metering equipment, processes associated with metering, roles and activities related
to metering;
multiple contingency :means the failure or outage of an element of the power system and the coincidental
unexpected failure or outage of any other related element of the power system;
nameplate rating ....... :means a manufacturers guaranteed performance of an equipment in the power system
under standardized conditions and is usually expressed in amperes, volts, kilovolt-amperes,
kilowatts or other appropriate units usually indicated on a nameplate attached to the individual
machine or device;
network ...................... :means the plant and equipment used to convey, and control the conveyance of, electricity
to customers
NITS node ................ :see substation;
node ........................... :means a point in the NITS where active or reactive power or energy can be injected or
withdrawn;
nominal voltage ......... :means the voltage by which the system is designated and to which certain operating
characteristics are related, and the voltage at which the system operates and is normally
about 5 to 10 percent below the maximum system voltage for which system components
are designed;
non-spinning reserve :has the meaning assigned in Art 9.22;
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off-peak ..................... :means the hours or other periods defined by contract or other agreements or guide as the
periods of lower electrical demand. Off- peak normally refers to a period of relatively low
demand on an electric system and is typical to occur in the middle of the night;
on-peak ...................... :means the hours or other periods defined by contract or other agreements or guide as the
periods of higher electrical demand. On- peak normally refers to a period of relatively high
demand on an electric system;
open access ............... :means the equal right to connect or use a system to transfer electrical energy provided
established requirements are met;
operating criteria ....... :means the fundamental principles of reliable interconnected systems operation;
operating procedures: means a set of policies, practices, or system adjustments that may be automatically or
manually implemented by the ISO within a specified time frame to maintain the operational
integrity of the interconnected electric systems;
operating reserve ..... :means the additional megawatt output required from a generation unit or demand reduction
which must be realizable in real time operation to contain and correct any potential power
system frequency deviation to an acceptable level;
operating standards ... :means the established measureable criteria for determining the performance of obligation
within a control area or a power system;
operational data......... :means the data required by the ETU for the purpose of satisfactorily operating, planning
and managing the NITS;
operational planning: means planning through various time scales, the matching of Generation Output with forecast
Demand together with a reserve of Generation to provide a Margin, taking into account
Outages of certain Generation Units and of parts of the Transmission System carried out
to achieve as far as possible, the required level of System Security;
outage ........................ :means a scheduled or unexpected period in a power system, during which a facility or
component ceases to provide its full functioned capability and in relation to a generation
unit, a total or partial reduction in availability such that the generation unit is unavailable to
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achieve its full registered megawatts capacity in accordance with its registered operating
characteristics;
outage needs.............. :means the time and periods specified by the Grid Participant for planned and maintenance
outage;
overload ..................... :means operation of equipment in excess of its normal, full load rating or operation of a
conductor in excess of ampacity, which if continued for a sufficient length of time, would
cause damage or overheating;
peak demand ............. :means the maximum load during a specified period of time;
performance standard: is a set of standards for the purpose of monitoring the performance of the ETU and the
GRID participants in the delivery of their services;
planned outage .......... :means the removal of the equipment from service availability for inspection or the general
overhaul of a major equipment and is usually scheduled well in advance;
Planning Year ............ :means the period between 1st November in one year to 31st October in the ensuing year;
power factor .............. :means the ratio of the active power to the reactive power at a metering point;
power flows ............... :See load flow studies;
power pool ................ :means two or more interconnected electric systems planned and operated to supply power
for their combined demand requirements;
power system ............ :means the interconnected system of generation units, transmission and distribution networks
operated as an integrated arrangement for the supply of electricity;
Prudent Utility Practice: means the generally accepted design, practices, methods, and operation of a power
system, to achieve safety, dependability, efficiency, and economy, and to meet utility and
industry codes, standards, and regulations;
ramp rate ................... :means the rate at which the power output of a generator or can be increased or decreased;
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reactive energy .......... :is the integral with respect to time of the instantaneous reactive power produced, flowing
or supplied by an electric circuit during a time interval measured in units of VARH or
standard multiples thereof;
reactive power ........... :is the product of voltage and current and the sine of the phase angle between them measured
in units of volt-amperes reactive and standard multiples thereof.;
reactive power capability curve: is a diagram, which shows the MW and MVar
capability limits
within which a generation unit will be expected to operate under steady state conditions ;
reactor ........................ :means a device specifically arranged to be connected within the transmission system during
periods of low load demand or low reactive power demand to counteract the natural capacitive
effects of long transmission lines in generating excess reactive power and so correct any
transmission voltage effects during these periods;
reliability .................... :means the degree of performance of the elements of the electric power system that results
in electricity being delivered to customers within accepted standards and in the amount
desired. It is a measure of the ability of a power system to provide uninterrupted service,
even while that system is under stress. Reliability may be measured by the frequency, duration,
and magnitude of adverse effects on the electric supply;
remote terminal unit: is a device that collects codes and transmits data;
reserve ....................... :means an ancillary service that consists of a generation capacity that is available , or a load
that can be interrupted by the Utility in the event of an unexpected outage of a scheduled
plant;
reserve margin: .....means the difference between an electric utilitys system capability and anticipated peak load
during a specific period, measured either in megawatts or as a percentage of peak load;
reservoir elevation ..... :means the level of the water stored behind a dam. Also can be the reservoirs elevation
above sea level;
reservoir storage ....... :means the volume of water in a reservoir at a given time;
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safety procedures ...... :means processes defined by safety rules;

safety rules ................. :means the rules which ensures that persons working on Plant and/or apparatus to which
the rules apply are safeguarded from hazards arising from the System;
security ....................... :means the ability of the electric system to withstand sudden disturbances like electric short
circuits or unanticipated loss of system facilities;
shunt capacitor .......... :means an equipment connected to a network to generate reactive power;
shunt reactor ............. :means an equipment connected to a network to absorb reactive power;
significant incident .... :means an event;
single contingency .... :includes the singular
(a) ..... sudden, unexpected failure or outage of a power system or of an element like
generating unit, transmission line and transformer; or
(b) .... removal from service of an element of the power system like generating unit,
transmission line or transformer as part of the operation of a remedial action scheme,
the occurrence of which shall not affect the normal operation of the NITS;
spinning reserve ........ :has the meaning assigned in Art 9.21
stability ....................... :means the ability of an electric system to maintain a state of equilibrium during normal and
abnormal system conditions or disturbances;
static VAR compensation: means a controllable VAR supply, that consist of a complete system of static components
like capacitors, reactors and solid-state switches combined in one device, to provide rapid
and continuously controllable reactive compensation;
substation .................. :means a facility at which two or more lines are switched for operational purposes and
which may in addition have one or more transformers to enable some connected lines
operate at different nominal voltages in relation to others;
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Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition: means a computer system that allows an electric system operator to
remotely monitor and control elements of an electric system;
surge........................... :means a transient variation of current, voltage, or power flow in an electric circuit or across
an electric system;
switchgear .................. :includes the combination of various switching and interrupting devices used in a power
sys-tem like disconnecting switches circuit breakers, and automatic circuit reclosers;
synchronize ............... :means the process of connecting two previously separated alternating current apparatuses
after matching frequency, voltage, phase angles like paralleling a generator to the electric
system;
System Emergency Condition: means a partial shutdown or total shutdown or any other physical operational
condition or occurrence on the power system which is
(a) ..... imminently likely to endanger life or property; or
(b) .... imminently likely to impair
i)
the ETUs ability to discharge its obligation or
ii)
the safety and reliability of the power system;
System Protection Dependability: means a measure of the ability of protection to initiate successful tripping of
circuit-breakers which are associated with a faulty item of apparatus. It is calculated using the
formula:
D =1-F /A
p
1
Where:
A= Total number of system faults
F = Number of system faults where there was a failure to trip a circuit breaker;
1
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tie-line ........................ :means a circuit connecting two or more control areas or systems of an electric system;
time error .................. :means an accumulated time difference between control area system time and the time
standard and is caused by a deviation in Interconnection frequency from 50.0 Hertz;
time error correction :means the offset to the interconnections scheduled frequency to correct for the time error
accumulated on an electric clock;
transfer capability ...... :means the amount of power, that can be transmitted between one system and another and
which power flow and stability studies can determine under various outage, system loading
and system operating conditions;
transformer ............... :means a device that consists of a magnetic core on which there are two or more windings
which can be used to transfer electrical energy from one circuit to another by magnetic
induction, usually between circuits of different voltages;
transient stability ....... :means the ability of an electric power system to maintain synchronism between its parts
when subjected to a disturbance of a specified severity and to regain a state of equilibrium
following that disturbance;
transmission system .. :means an interconnected group of electric transmission lines and associated equipment for
moving or transferring electric energy in bulk between points of supply and points at which
it is transformed for delivery over the distribution system lines to consumers, or to other
electric systems;
turbine ....................... :means a machine to generate rotary mechanical power from the energy of a stream of
fluid like water, steam, or hot gas;
unit commitment ...... :means the process of determining which generator will be brought on-line to meet load or
provide ancillary services for the next generation schedule;
VAR ........................... :means a single unit of reactive power;
voltage........................ :means the electronic force or electric potential between two points that gives rise to the
flow of electricity;
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voltage collapse ......... :means an event that occurs when an electric system does not have adequate reactive support
to maintain voltage stability and which may result in the outage of the components of the
power and the interruption in service to customers ;
voltage control .......... :means the control of transmission voltage within acceptable limits through adjustments in
generator reactive output and transformer taps, and by switching;
voltage stability .......... :means the condition of an electric system in which the sustained voltage level is controllable
and within predetermined limits;
Watt (Electric) ........... :is the electrical measuring unit for active power;
Watt-hour (Wh) ........ :means the unit of electrical energy equal to one (1) watt of power supplied to, or taken
from, an electric circuit steadily for 1 hour;
wheeling ..................... :means the use of the facilities of one transmission system to transmit power and energy
from one power system to another; and
Wholesale Supplier ................... :means a person licensed under the Energy Commission Act, 1997 (Act 541) to
install and operate a facility to procure or produce electricity for sale to a bulk customer or
to a distribution company for distribution and sale to consumers.
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Part F: TECHNICAL SCHEDULES
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TS - A AFLS Philosophy
TS - B (left blank for future use)
TS - C Offences and Penalties
TS - D Declaration: Capability and Availability Declaration
TS - E Voltage limits
TS - F Frequency limits
TS - G Power factor and reactive power limits
TS - H (left blank for future use)
TS - I (left blank for future use)
TS - J (left blank for future use)
TS - K (left blank for future use)
TS - L Limits for Operating Parameters
TS - M Accuracy Classes of Meters
TS - N (left blank for future use)
TS - O Standard Data (Outage and Planning)
TS - P Detailed Data (Outage and Planning)
TS - Q (left blank for future use).
TS - R Reliability Requirement.
TS - S Security Requirement.
TS - T Timetable for Data and Information Submissions.
TS - U (left blank for future use).
TS - V (left blank for future use).
TS - W (left blank for future use).
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TS - X (left blank for future use).

TS - Y (left blank for future use)
TS - Z (left blank for future use)
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Technical Schedule TS A: AFLS Philosophy

Introduction
1.
Power system frequency is controlled mainly by the generation. Small frequency excursions occur
continually as generation is controlled to match changing loads. The frequency is stable when generation
and load match. Frequency is normally controlled by the following:
2.
(a)
generator govenors
(b)
automatic generation control (AGC)
(c)
System operators/Dispatchers
When these actions fail, the system is in danger of a total blackout and a final safety net is the
Automatic Frequency Load Shedding (AFLS) scheme.
Justification
3.
The intent of the AFLS Program is to provide a last resort system preservation measure during
severe frequency declines that can result from an extreme disturbance or a condition where load substantially
exceeds generation. An AFLS program can minimize the risk of total or partial system collapse, prevent
damage to generation and transmission facilities, provide for equitable load shedding, and, improve the
overall reliability of the power system.
Philosophy
4.
An Automatic Frequency Load Shedding (AFLS) program shall be developed, coordinated, and
documented by the ETU. All Distribution Companies and bulk customers are obligated to participate in
the AFLS program, in accordance with good utility practice.
5.
The AFLS Program shall be coordinated between all Participants and with interconnected utilities,
as necessary. The AFLS Program shall also be coordinated with generation protection, any tie-line tripping
schemes, etc.
6.
Loads shed during AFLS operations shall not be restored except with the approval of the ETU.
7.
The AFLS Program shall be in steps, set to drop predetermined blocks of load at discreet frequency
steps and for each step, the following shall be defined:
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(a)
the frequency and/or rate of frequency decay settings and time delays;
(b)
the substation or location of loads to be shed;
(c)
the estimated magnitude of loads/percentage of load to be shed for both peak and off-peak
periods.
8.
The AFLS program shall be determined by the ETU following consultations with relevant Grid
Participants and published in a Demand Management Guidelines Manual by 1st November each calendar
year, to cover the immediately following twelve-month period.
9.
The ETU shall ensure that, as far as is practicable, the burden of load shedding is fairly distributed
among Participants.
10. The AFLS program shall be reviewed annually or as and when necessary, by the ETU.
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Technical Schedule TS C: Offences and Penalties
REFERECED
REGULAT IO
DESCRIPTIO OF
BREACH
PEALTY
Art. 5.01, 5.02,

5.03, 5.04, 5.05
Conduct of the
ETU
The ETU conducts itself in a manner As specified under Rule 31

that co ntravenes requirements under of LI 1934.
the Code.
Art. 5.18
Timely
submission of
quarterly report
by ETU
Failure of the ETU to submit quarterly

performance report to the ETC and Penalty = D/20 X ALF
COC within stipulated perio d.
where
D = Nu mber of days of
delay
ALF= Annual Licence Fee.
Art. 5.35
Response to
complaints by
affected parties
Failure of affected parties to a As specified under Rule 31

co mplaint to provide the complainant, of LI 1934,
the ETU and ETC with their views,
co mments and responses, within three
months of receipt of a complaint.
Art. 7.16 & 7.18

Timely provision
of Grid planning
dataOctober
to ETU
2009
Art 8.06
Obligations of
Failure of the Gr id participant to

provide the ETU with standard and
detailed planning data as specified in
the Technical Schedules TS-O 173
and TSP.
ETU contravenes any o f the stated
obligations
As specified under Rule 31

of LI 1934,
As specified under Rule 31

of LI 1934.
TS-C Continued
REFERECED
REGULAT IO
DESCRIPTIO OF
BREACH
PEALTY
Art 8.09
Obligations of
Off-takers
Art 8.32
Timely processing
of application for
connection by
ETU
Distribution or Bulk customer

co ntravenes any o f the stated
obligations.
Failure of the ETU to evaluate the
app lication and inform applicant of
its acceptability or otherwise o f a
Grid
participants
pro posed
development within 60 days fro m
the date of submissio n of completed
app lication.
As specified under Ru le 31
of LI 1934, Art 31.
Art 8.133
Grid Pa rticipant
notification to
ETU of
disconnection of
facility fro m the
ITS node
Failure of a Gr id participant to give

six mo nths prior notice in wr iting
to the ETU of participants
intention to permanently disco nnect
a facility fro m the NI TS node in
co ntravention
of
Connectio n
Agreement.
ETU
co mpensated
as
determined by Electricity
Market Rules
PLUS
Payment
of
penalty
specified under Ru le 31 of
LI 1934 or Rule 39 of LI
1937.
Art 9.27, 9.38, &

9.45
Response to
provision of
compensat ion
requirements
Failure o f a Who lesale suppliers

gener ating u nit to provide no rmal
ancillary service requirements when
called upon by ETU.
ETU
co mpensated
as
Market Rules,
PLUS
payment of penalty to the
Com missio n as specified
under Rule 31 of LI 1934 or
Rule 39 of LI 1937.
Art 9.40, 12.21

Adherence to
power fact or limit
requirements by
ITS Off-t akers
Failure of a Distribution company,

Bulk Custo mer or any other NITS
Off- taker to maintain its reactive
power requirement or power factor
within the stipu lated range
ETU
co mpensated
as
Market Rules
PLUS
Payment
of
penalty
specified under Ru le 31 of
LI 1934 or Rule 39 of LI
1937.
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As specified under Ru le 31
of LI 1934,
Technical Schedule TS D: Capability and Availability Declaration

1.
Capability and Availability Declarations shall contain the following information:

(a)
The average active power expected to be available for each hour during the following day
(including start time and date)
(b)
Estimated initial conditions (time required for notice to synchronize within the Technical
Limits and Plant Performance Characteristics), last on or off time,
(c)
Generating Unit run-up rates in MW for each level of warmth (cold, warm or hot starts);
(d)
Unit run-down rates;
(e)
The reactive power capability of each unit
(f)
Minimum load for each Unit; and
(g)
Any maintenance which is planned during the period that could reasonably affect the available
power.
Definitions
Cold Start:
More than 96 hours since the last shutdown
Warm Start:
8 hours or up to 96 hours since the last shutdown
Hot Start:
Less than 8 hours since the last shutdown
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Technical Schedule TS E:
Voltage Limits
1. NITS voltage magnitudes shall be kept within the following limits:

(a) 5% of the nominal voltage at all times under Normal State;
(b) 10% of the nominal voltage under Alert State for a period not exceeding 10 minutes;
(c) 10% of the nominal voltage under Emergency State for a period not exceeding 30 minutes.
2. Imbalance in phase voltage magnitude shall not exceed 3%.
3. Phase displacement between voltages shall be within the limits stated in the Operational Manual of
the ETU.
4. The maximum permissible voltage flicker limits shall be in accordance with IEEE Standard 5191992.
5. The maximum permissible harmonic limits shall be in accordance with IEEE Standard 519-1992.
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Technical Schedule TS F:
Frequency Limits
NITS frequency shall be maintained as follows:

(a) Between 49.8 to 50.2 Hz at all times, under Normal State of operation;
(b) Between 49.5 to 50.5 Hz for a period not exceeding ten (10) minutes under Alert State;
(c) Between 49.0 to 51.0 Hz for a period not exceeding thirty (30) minutes under Emergency
State.
Technical Schedule TS G:
Power Factor and Reactive Power Limits
1. Distribution Utilities, Grid Participants and all off-takers of power from the NITS shall maintain
their power factor at values not less than 0.90 at all times.
2. All generating units shall be operable between power factors of 0.85 lagging and 0.95 leading.
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Technical Schedule TS L:
Limits for Operating Parameters
The following indices and limits shall be measured or determined and used in the monitoring and reporting
of the performance and reliability of the NITS:
1. NITS frequency shall be maintained as follows:
(a) Between 49.8 to 50.2 Hz at all times, under Normal State of operation;
(b) Between 49.5 to 50.5 Hz for a period not exceeding ten minutes under Single Contingency
State of operation;
(c) Between 49.0 to 51.0 Hz for a period not exceeding thirty minutes under Emergency State.
2. NITS voltage magnitudes shall be kept within the following limits:
(d) 5% of the nominal voltage at all times under Normal State;
(e) 10% of the nominal voltage under Single Contingency State for a period not exceeding 10
minutes;
(f) 10% of the nominal voltage under Emergency State for a period not exceeding 30 minutes.
3. All off-takers of power shall maintain their power factor at values not less than 0.90 at all times.
4. Imbalance in phase voltage magnitude shall not exceed 3%.
5. Phase displacement between voltages shall be within the limits stated in the Operational Manual of
the ETU.
6. The maximum permissible voltage flicker limits shall be in accordance with IEEE Standard 5191992.
7. The maximum permissible harmonic limits shall be in accordance with IEEE Standard 519-1992.
8. All generating units shall be operable between power factors of 0.85 lagging and 0.95 leading.
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Technical Schedule TS M:
Connection Capacity
Accuracy Classes of Metering Equipment
< 50 MVA
> 50MVA
CT
0.2S / 0.5(1)
0.2S
0.2S
VT
0.5
0.2
0.2
0.2S / 0.5(1)
0.2S
0.2S
Active Energy Meters

Reactive Energy Meters
(1)
International Interconnections
For new connections and replacements made after the date of approval of the Grid Code, the higher
accuracy class shall be used.
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Technical Schedule TS O:
Historical Energy and Power Demand

1.
The Grid Participant shall provide its actual monthly energy and demand consumption at each
Connection point for the immediate past year.
2.
The Grid Participant shall also provide the hourly load profiles for a typical Weekday, Saturday,
Sunday and holiday.
Energy and Power Demand Forecast

3.
The Grid Participant shall provide its energy and power demand forecast at each Connection Point
for the ten 10 succeeding years. Where the Grid Participant is connected to the NITS at more than one
Connection Point, the demand data shall also include the coincident peak active demand at each connection
point.
4.
The forecast data for the first year shall include monthly forecast for energy and power demand,
while the remaining four years shall include only one annual energy and power demand forecast.
5.
The Grid Participant shall provide the ETU with forecasted hourly load profiles for typical Weekday,
Saturday and Sunday and holiday.
6.
Distribution Utilities shall provide the net values of energy and power demand forecast for the
Distribution System at each Connection Point, after any deductions to reflect the output of embedded
generating plants.
7.
Wholesale Suppliers of power shall submit to the ETU the projected energy and power to be generated
by each Generating Plant.
NB: Energy and power demand forecast shall be accompanied by a short description setting out the
basis for the forecast
Generating Unit Data
8.
Each Wholesale Supplier of power shall provide the ETU with data relating to its generating units,
including a brief description of the configuration of the generation facilities, power station name and
location, type of facilities (combined cycle, gas turbine, hydro, etc) and number for each type.
9.
The following information shall be provided for the generating units of each generating plant:
(a)
Rated capacity (MVA and MW);
(b)
Rated voltage (kV);
(c)
Maximum available output in MW;
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(d)
Minimum stable load (MW)
(e)
Type of generating unit and expected running mode(s);
(f)
Direct axis sub-transient reactance (%); and
(g)
Rated capacity, voltage and impedance of the generating units step-up transformer
Grid Participant System Data

10.
Each Grid Participant shall provide the electrical diagrams and connection point drawings of the
Grid Participant System and the Connection Point. The diagrams and drawings shall indicate the
quantities, ratings and operating parameters of the following:
(a) Equipment (e.g. Generating units, transformers, circuit breakers, motors and drives, etc);
(b) Electrical circuits (e.g. Overhead lines and underground cables);
(c) Substation bus arrangements;
(d) Grounding arrangements;
(e) Phasing arrangements;
(f) Switching facilities.
11.
The Grid Participant shall provide the values of the following circuit parameters of overhead lines
and/or underground cables from the Grid Participant substation to the connection point with the NITS:
(a) Rated and operating voltage (kV);

(b) Positive sequence resistance and reactance;
(c) Positive sequence shunt susceptance;
(d) Zero sequence resistance and reactance;
(e) Zero sequence susceptance.
12.
If the Grid Participant is connected to the NITS through a transformer, the following data for the
power transformer shall be provided:
(a) Rated MVA;
(b) Rated voltages, HV, LV, Tertiary (kV);
(c) Winding arrangement;
(d) Positive sequence resistance and reactance (at maximum, minimum and nominal tap);
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(e) Zero sequence reactance for three-winding core transformer;

(f) Tap changer range, step size and type (on-load or off-load); and
(g) Basic lightning impulse insulation level (kV).
13.
The Grid Participant shall provide the following information for the switchgear, including circuit
breakers and disconnect switches at the substation of the Grid Participant:
(a) Rated voltage (kV);
(b) Rated current (A);
(c) Rated symmetrical RMS short circuit current (kA); and
(d) Basic lightning impulse insulation level (kV).
14.
The Grid Participant shall provide the details of its system grounding. This shall include the rated
capacity and impedances of the grounding equipment.
15.
The Grid Participant shall provide the data on reactive power compensation equipment at the
connection point and/or at the substation of the Grid Participant. This shall include the following
information:
(a) rated capacity (MVar)
(b) rated voltage (kV);
(c) type (e.g. shunt capacitor, shunt reactor, static var compensator, etc);
(d) resistance/reactance/susceptance of all components of the compensation device; and
(e) operation and control details (fixed or switched, automatic or manual)
16.
If a significant portion of the Grid Participants demand may be supplied from alternative connection
point(s), the relevant information on the demand transfer capability shall be provided by the Grid
Participant, including:
(a) The alternative connection point;
(b) The demand normally supplied from each alternative connection point;
(c) The demand which may be transferred from or to each alternative connection point;
(d) The control (manual or automatic) arrangements for transfer including the time required to
effect the transfer for forced outage and planned maintenance conditions.
17.
If a distribution or Grid Participant system has embedded generating plants, the short circuit
contribution of the embedded generating plants shall be provided by the Distribution Utility or Bulk
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Supply customer. The short circuit currents shall be calculated in accordance with the IEC Standards
or their equivalent national standards.
General Information
18.
For each new connection from a distribution company or bulk supply customer, the following
information is required:
(a) load build-up curve (in the case of a new connection);
(b) supply date start (start of load build-up);
(c) load type (residential, commercial, factory, etc);
(d) annual load factor;
(e) power factor;
(f) special requirements (e.g. Quality of supply);
(g) other information required to enable the ETU provide a Grid Participant with an
appropriate supply.
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Technical Schedule TS P:
Detailed Planning Data
Generating Unit and Generating Plant Data

1.
The following additional information shall be provided for the generating units at each generating
plant:
(a) Generating Unit Manufacturer;
(b) Rated power factor (over-excited and under-excited);
(c) De-rated capacity (MW) on a monthly basis if applicable;
(d) Additional capacity (MW) obtainable from the generating unit in excess of net declared
capability;
(e) Generator performance and efficiency data and curves;
(f) Minimum stable loading (MW);
(g) Reactive power capability curve;
(h) Stator armature resistance;
(i) Direct axis synchronous, transient and sub-transient reactances;
(j) Quadrature axis synchronous, transient and sub-transient reactances;
(k) Direct axis transient and sub-transient time constants;
(l) Quadrature axis transient and sub-transient time constants;
(m)Turbine and generating unit inertia constant (MWsec/MVA);
(n) Rated field current (A) at rated MW and MVar output and at rated terminal voltage; and
(o) Short circuit and open circuit characteristic curves.
2.
The following information for step-up transformers shall be provided for each generating unit:
(a) Rated MVA;
(b) Rated frequency (Hz);
(c) Rated voltage for both primary and secondary (kV);
(d) Voltage ratio;
(e) Winding connection and vector group;
(f) Positive sequence resistance (at maximum, minimum and nominal tap);
(g) Positive sequence reactance (at maximum, minimum and nominal tap);
(h) Zero sequence reactance;
(i) Magnetizing curve;
(j) Tap changer range, step size; and type (on load or off load); and
(k) Transformer test certificates from which actual technical detail can be extracted as required
are to be supplied on reasonable request.
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3.
The following excitation control system parameters shall be provided for each generating unit:
(a) Voltage regulator model name;
(b) DC gain of excitation loop;
(c) Rated field voltage;
(d) Maximum field voltage;
(e) Minimum field voltage;
(f) Maximum rate of change of field voltage (rising and falling)
(g) Functional description and block diagram showing transfer function of individual elements of
the excitation system and the automatic voltage regulator;
(h) Dynamic characteristics of over excitation limiter; and
(i) Dynamic characteristics of under excitation limiter
4.
The following information shall be provided for Power System Stabilizers:

(a) Functional description and block diagram showing transfer function of individual elements of
the PSS;
(b) Report on methodology in deriving the PSS setting, including simulation results and tuning
procedures;
(c) Commissioning tests or other filed results
5.
The following speed governing system parameters shall be provided for each generating unit:
(a) Governor deadband - Maximum setting, normal setting, minimum setting;
(b) Time constant of steam or fuel governor valve or water column inertia;
(c) Governor valve opening limits;
(d) Governor valve rate limits;
(e) Time constant of turbine; Governor block diagram showing transfer function of individual
elements including acceleration sensitive elements in accordance with IEEE Standard Models;
(f) Detailed description of setting calculation for each of the governor system functions; and
(g) Documents describing the performance of the overall governor system and each governor
function for which a setting is derived
6.
The following plant flexibility performance data shall be submitted for each generating unit:
(a) rate of loading from a cold start-up condition;
(b) rate of loading from a warm start-up condition;
(c) rate of loading from a hot start-up condition;
(d) block load following synchronization;
(e) time from minimum stable load to full load (minutes)
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(f) rate of load reduction from normal rated MW;

(g) regulating range;
(h) load rejection capability while still synchronized and able to supply load;
(i) power required for unit auxiliaries
Grid Participant System Data
7.
The ETU and each Grid Participant shall exchange information, including details of physical and
electrical layouts, parameter, specifications and functional description and settings of generating unit
protection and other data needed for power system studies.
8.
Each Grid Participant shall provide additional planning data that may be requested by the ETU.
Note: All data to be provided shall be in per unit magnitude with MVA base specified. Generating unit and
generating units step up transformer data shall be provided in rated MVA capacity base.
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Technical Schedule TS R:
NITS Performance Report
Performance Benchmarks
1.
Benchmarks for system performance and reliability indices shall be determined by the Commission
on the basis of computations of the 3-year record of historical operational performance data submitted
by the ETU.
2.
The Commission shall, taking into account the historical performance trends, committed reliability
improvement projects, system performance requirements, industry and international standards and other
considerations, and in consultations with the PURC and relevant Grid Participants, determine the
benchmarks for defined reliability indices specified under the Grid Code.
3.
The benchmarks shall be defined and become effective, not later than six months following the
establishment of the Grid Code.
4.
The performance and reliability benchmarks shall be reviewed annually by the Commission.
Information in Performance Report

5.
A NITS Performance Report prepared by the ETU shall, in the least, provide information relating
to the performance in relation to the following:
A.
B.
System Efficiency Performance Indices

(i)
Maximum System Demand
(ii)
Total energy received
(iii)
Total energy supplied
(iv)
Net total energy dispatched
(v)
Average power dispatched
(vi)
Load Factor (%)
(vii)
Transmission losses (%)
(viii)
System Capacity Factor (%)
(ix)
Utilization Factor (%)
(x)
Equipment Loading reporting > 85% of rated capacity, time of occurrence & duration
Availability
(i)
Availability Factor for a line segment (%)
(ii)
Availability Factor for group of transmission line segments (%)
(iii)
Equivalent Availability Factor for a line segment (%)
(iv)
Equivalent Availability Factor for a group of line segments (%)
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C.
D.
Reliability
(i)
System Time error
(ii)
System Average Interruption Duration Index
(iii)
System Average Interruption Frequency Index
(iv)
System Minutes Lost
(v)
Index of Transmission Reliability
(vi)
Transmission line faults/100km of circuit line
Quality
Index
Frequency deviations
ormal State
Alert State
Emergency State
(a) No. of occurrences

(b) Total duration of incidents
(c) Maximum continuous period
(d) Max Value/Time/Date
(e) Min Value/Time/Date
Voltage profile
(a) No. of occurrences
(b) Total duration of incidents
(c) Maximum continuous period
(d) Maximum Value/Time/Date
(e) Minimum Value/Time/Date
E.
Events reporting
(i) Planned outages - Time/Date/Duration

(ii) Forced Majeure conditions
(iii) Generation capacity shortage outages - Time/Date/Duration/Amount/Causes
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Technical Schedule TS S:
1.0
Security Requirement
Criteria for Normal System Conditions
Normal conditions are considered to exist if system voltages, line and equipment loadings are within normal
limits and an emergency does not exist on the system or externally. Criteria used to define Operating
Security Limits for the normal system conditions are summarized below and must satisfy the conditions in
paragraph 4.0.
(a) A permanent three-phase fault on any generation, transmission line, transformer, or bus section
excluding those bus sections contained in (e), cleared in normal time, with due regard to reclosing
facilities;
(b) Simultaneous permanent phase to ground faults on different phases on each of two adjacent
transmission circuits on a multiple transmission circuits, tower, cleared in
normal time,
with due regard to reclosing facilities;
(c) A permanent phase to ground fault on any generator, transmission circuit, transformer, or bus
section with delayed clearing and with due regard to reclosing facilities;
(d) Loss of any element without a fault; and
(e) A permanent phase to ground fault (between current transformers) on a circuit breaker, cleared
in normal time, and with due regard to reclosing facilities.
2.0
Criteria for Emergency System Conditions
Emergency conditions are considered to exit when observance of Normal Operation Limits would require
load cuts or restriction in interconnection transactions during capacity or energy emergencies on the system
or externally. Capacity or energy emergency exists when firm loads may have to be cut due to insufficient
power or energy is available in the area. Criteria used to define Emergency Security Limits are summarized
below and must satisfy the conditions in paragraph 4.0.
(a) A permanent three-phase fault on any generation, transmission circuit, transformer, or bus section,
cleared in normal time and with due regard to reclosing facilities.
(b) Loss of any element without a fault.
3.0 Criteria for Areas Not Affecting Interconnections

Portions of the network where instability will not significantly affect the interconnected systems may be
operating within Security Limits based on the following criteria and must satisfy the conditions in paragraph
4.0.
(a) Loss of any element without a fault.
(b) A normally cleared phase-to-phase to ground fault on any generator, transmission
transformer or bus section, with due regard to re-closure.
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circuit,
4.0 Operating Limits

(a) The system must be stable with all un-faulted elements remaining in service except those associated
with normal fault clearance and generation rejection if employed.
(b) The post-contingency steady-state loading of system elements must be within their 15-minute
Limited Time Rating unless a pre-planned course of action exists to return the loading to
continuous rating within shorter time period. Where a pre-planned course of action exists,
the post-contingency steady-state loading must not exceed the five-minute Limited Time Rating
on any system element.
(c) The system must be able to withstand manual energization of the faulted element without prior
readjustment of generation levels unless specific instructions to the contrary are provided. Such
instructions will be embodied in Operating Security Limits and will normally apply only under
specified conditions of loading in instances where post-contingency conditions would present a
radical departure from the normal system configuration.
(d) The post-contingency voltage levels must be within acceptable limits.
working days after the meeting1st July each year30 days after the request by the ETU 60 days after the
receipt of the plan30 days after the signing of the MOU14 days after receipt of the statement 4 months
prior to the planned commissioning date20 working days after the receipt of design parameter
information3 months prior to commencement of commissioning15 working days after receipt of the
advice of readinessOne month prior to addition or change of equipmentAt least 2 working days notice7
days after first entry2 weeks after carrying out the testNext following monthly report5 days prior to the
planned date for test except in an emergencyIntervals of at least 12 months At least 15 days 6 months
prior notice60 minutes after the actionAt least annually15th June each year15th August each year1st
December each year30 days before the commencement date of planned work15 days after the quarter14
days before the proposed date of test15 days after the end of the month2 months after the end of the
quarter or year24 hours after the occurrence of the incident24 hours after the occurrence of the incident1
week in advanceAs determined by Market Rules As determined by Market RulesAs determined by Market
RulesAs determined by Market RulesOne day ahead of scheduled dayOne day ahead of Dispatch
Day10:00h of each preceding day10:00h of each preceding day15:00h of each preceding day2 months
after the end of the quarter or year2 months after the end of the yearMonday of every week1st November
of the preceding year
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Technical Schedule TS T: Timetable for Data & Information Submissions

Ref.
Article
4.02
Market Player /
Entity
responsible
Grid Participants/
Asset Owners
Description of submission
Deadline for
submission
Non-compliance List
Submission and ETU
compilation
3 months after
commencement of the
Grid Code
4.08
ETU
Compiled Compliance
Plans
9 months after
commencement of the
Grid Code
5.18
ETU
Quarterly report on NITS

performance
14 days after the end of

the quarter
5.23
COC
Quarterly report on COC

activities
6 weeks after the end of

the quarter
5.28
ETU
ETU comments on Grid

Code revision proposal
3 months after receipt of

proposal
5.35
Grid Participants
Comments on lodged
complaint
3 months after receipt

of complaint
6.11(d)
ETC
Publication of minutes of
meeting
10 working days after

the meeting
7.16
Grid Participants
1st July each year
7.18
Grid Participants
Detailed Technical Data
30 days after the request

by the ETU
8.32
ETU
Evaluation of development
plan as part of connection
application
60 days after the receipt

of the plan
8.37
Grid Participants
Detailed planning data as

part of connection proposal
30 days after the signing

of the MOU
8.50
ETU
Response to statement of
readiness to connect
14 days after receipt of

the statement
8.56
Grid Participant
Design information of new

or replacement equipment
4 months prior to the

planned commissioning
date
8.57
ETU
Comments on proposed
parameter settings
20 working days after

the receipt of design
parameter information
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Ref.
Article
Market Player /
Entity responsible
Deadline for submission
8.59
Grid Participant
including test procedures for
new or replacement
equipment
3 months prior to
commencement of
commissioning
8.60
ETU/NITS Asset
Owner
Notification of Grid
Participant on decision of
commissioning program
15 working da ys after
receipt of the advice of
readiness
8.78
Asset Owner/Grid
Participant
Revised electrical diagram of

a NITS -connected equipment
One month prior to

addition or change of
equipment
8.84
Grid Participant
Notice of intention to inspect

NITS facility not owned by
pa rticipant
At least 2 working days

notice
8.90
Grid Participant
Inspection report after

exercising right of entry
7 days after first entry
8.98
Grid Participants
Testing officer
Report on any releva nt tests

carried out
2 weeks after carrying out

the test
8.104(c)
Wholesale supplier
Report on remedia l actions

undertaken to correct detected
problems
Next following monthly

report
8.112
Grid Participant
Proposal to conduct test on

own equipment
5 days prior to the planned

date for test except in an
emergency
8.121
ETU
Periodic testing of generating

unit to assess performance
Intervals of at least 12
months
8.122
ETU
Notification of date of
performance test on
generating unit
At least 15 days
8.133
Grid Participant
Notification of intention to
disconnect facility from the
NITS perma nently
6 months prior notice
9.91
ETU
Notification of load shedding

incident
60 minutes after the action
9.135
ETU
Review of NITS Restoration

Plan
At least annually
9.161
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Grid Participant
Submission of outage needs

for the next three years to
ETU
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15th June each year
Ref.
Article
Market Player /
Entity responsible
9.165
ETU
Circulation of Initial Outage

Plan for the next year and
Provisional Outage Plan for a
further two years
15th August each year
9.167
ETU
Issue Committed Outage Plan

for the next yea r
1 st December ea ch year
9.171
Grid Participant
Submission of outage request

for each month
30 days before the

commencement date of
planned work
9.181
ETU
Quarterly report on outages,

disputes etc.
15 days after the quarter
9.187
Grid Participant
Request for carrying out

proposed test
14 days before the

proposed date of test
9.222
ETU
Monthly report on NITS

operation
15 days after the end of

the month
9.225
ETU
NITS Performance (Quarterly

& Annual) Report
2 months after the end of

the quarter or year
9.236
Grid Participants
Notification of forced outage
24 hours after the

occurrence of the incident
9.239
ETU
Report of significant system

incident
24 hours after the

occurrence of the incident
10.15
Grid Participants
Forecast hourly load profiles

for each day of the next two
weeks
1 week in advance
10.17(a)
ETU
Hourly day-ahea d dispatch

schedule
As determined by Market
Rules
10.17(b)
ETU
Days 2-7 ahead load forecasts
Rules
10.17(c)
ETU
Weekly dema nd forecast for 4 As determined by Market

weeks ahead
Rules
10.17(d)
ETU
Monthly demand forecast for

12 months ahead
Rules
10.25
Wholesale Supplier
Dispatch Day generation data
One day ahead of

scheduled day
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Ref.
Article
Market Player /
Entity responsible
10.25
Wholesale Supplier
Dispatch Day generation data
One day ahead of

scheduled day
10.29
Off-taker
Dispatch Day hourly demand

forecast
One day ahead of Dispa tch

Day
10.44
Wholesale supplier
Generation unit capability

and availability declaration
data
10:00h of each preceding

day
10.463
Off-taker
Requirements for power,

energy, voltage & reactive
power compensation, and
system or network constraints

day
10.57
ETU
Generation schedule for the

next day

day
12.33
ETU
NITS Reliability &

Perfor mance (Quarterly &
Annual) Report

the quarter or year
12.43
ETU
System overload report with

relief plans

the year
14.60
ETU
System performance report

for previous week
Monday of every week
TS-A
ETU
AFLS program deter mination

and publication of the
Demand Management
Guidelines Manual
1 st November of the
preceding year
October 2009
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National Electricity Grid Code

National Electricity Grid Code

National Electricity Grid Code

National Electricity Grid Code

Purpose and scope of the National Electricity Grid Code

Scope of the NITS

Structure of the Grid Code

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MAIN ACTORS

Roles of main actors

Compliance with laws and industry standards

Responsibilities of the ETU

Responsibilities of a NITS Asset Owner

Responsibilities of Wholesale Supplier

Responsibilities of Distribution Company or Bulk Customer

Responsibilities of the ETC

Other Responsibilities of a Grid Participant

TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS AND EXEMPTIONS

Purpose and scope

Configuration of equipment and installations

Service performance standard during transition period

Capacity building (Human Resource Development)

MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE OF GRID CODE AND NITS

Composition, officers and tenure of COC

Revision of Grid Code

Complaints and disputes

National Electricity Grid Code

CONDITIONS OF TRANSMISSION LICENCE

TRANSPARENCY & NON-DISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Background, purpose and scope

Equal application of the Grid Code

Delegation and Outsourcing of functions

Exercise of discretion by the ETU and other officials

Charges for NITS services

Background, purpose and scope

Grid planning responsibility

Grid Development Plan

Grid planning criteria

Grid Planning Studies

Grid Planning Data

CONNECTION SUB-C ODE

Background, purpose and scope

Obligations and Responsibilities

Obligation of the ETU

Obligation of NITS Asset Owner

Obligation of Wholesale Supplier

Obligation of Distribution Company and Bulk Customer

Telecommunications Requirements for monitoring and control

SCADA System for monitoring and control

Requirements for new NITS connection

Requirements for modification of existing NITS connection

Grid Impact Studies

Application for new connection or modification

Processing of application for a new connection or modification

Stages of data registration

Submittals prior to the Commissioning Date

Procedure for Commissioning of equipment and connection to the NITS

National Electricity Grid Code

Requirement to inspect and test equipment during commissioning

Coordination during commissioning