Additional Agenda for 21st Meeting of Southern Region

constituents regarding Connectivity/LTA Applications of IPPs in SR

1.0 New Connectivity Applications

Table 1: New Connectivity Applications

Sl. Date of Start Date (As Connectivity

Applicant Location
No Application per application) Sought (MW)

Tirunelveli
Ostro Alpha Wind
1. Dist, Tamil 30-09-16 31st March 2019 400
Pvt. Ltd.
Nadu
Thoothukkudi
BLP Energy Pvt.
2. Dist, Tamil 30-09-16 31st Aug 2018
Ltd. 250
Nadu

Greenmint Power Tuticorin Dist,

3. 14-10-16 01st June 2018 200
Pvt. Ltd. Tamil Nadu

Gamesa Thoothukudi
4. Renewable Pvt. Dist, Tamil 20-10-16 31st March 2019
400
Ltd. Nadu
Sitac Kabini
Tuticorin Dist,
5. Renewables Pvt. 20-10-16 30th June 2018 250
Tamil Nadu
Ltd.

6. Enerfra Projects Rangareddy

05-10-16 30th Sept 2018 300
(India) Pvt. Ltd. Dist, Telangana

Gamesa
7. Karur Dist,
Renewable Pvt. 20-10-16 30th Sept 2018 200
Tamil Nadu
Ltd.

Total 7 nos. of connectivity applications have been received by CTU in Sept and
October, 2016 from various wind generation projects. The applications are discussed
in detail in the following paragraphs.

Here it is to inform that CERC in its order dated 05.01.2016 in Petition No:
420/MP/2014 directed that wind developers should comply with the provision of
LVRT (Low Voltage Ride Through). Further, the wind developers shall provide
adequate reactive compensation so that under all dispatch scenarios Power Factor
of 0.98 shall be maintained at injection point. Further, it may be mentioned that as
per the Connectivity Regulations, the Grant of Connectivity shall not entitle an
applicant to inter-change any power with the grid unless it obtains LTA, MTOA or

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STOA. Further, since MTOA & STOA are granted on the margins available in the
corridor and assured transfer of power is granted only with the LTA, therefore, the
applicants are advised to apply for the LTA to assure power evacuation & transfer to
its beneficiaries under LTA.

Applications at Sl. No. 1 to 5 are seeking connectivity in Tuticorin or Tirunelveli area.

Presently, there is no provision of 230kV voltage level at Tuticorin Pooling station.
Accordingly, connectivity for all the 5 IPPs have been considered at Tirunelveli PS.
Here it may be mentioned that till date 1700 MW connectivity & 300 MW LTA has
been agreed to various IPPs at Tirunelveli PS as per following details:

Connectivity LTA Agreed (MW)

Sl. No Applicant Location
Agreed (MW)

M/s Suzlon Power Chandragiri, 75

1. Infrastructure Ltd. Kayathar, Tamil 300
(NR-40 MW & NER-35
(Chandragiri Wind farm) Nadu MW)
M/s Suzlon Power Kumarapuram,
75
Infrastructure Ltd. Kayathar, Tamil 300
2. (NR-40 MW & NER-35
(Kumarapuram Wind Nadu
farm) MW )
M/s Suzlon Power Kadambur, 75
3. Infrastructure Ltd. Kayathar, Tamil 300
(NR-40 MW & NER-35
(Kadambur Wind farm) Nadu MW )
75
M/s Mytrah Energy (India) Thirunelveli, (45 MW - Punjab, NR)
4. 300
Ltd. (Wind farm) Tamil Nadu &
(30 MW - TN, SR)
Inox Wind Infrastructure Tirunelveli,
5. Services Ltd (Aynaruthu Tamil Nadu -
500
Wind Farms)

Total 1700 300

In addition to above, two IPPs viz. Orange Sironj (Conn-200 MW) & Regen (Conn-
384 MW) have been proposed connectivity at Tirunelveli PS with 230kV D/c lines
from their generation project in 21st LTA/Connectivity main agenda. However,
considering the space availability & number of applications, it is proposed to review
the transmission for connectivity proposed for M/s Orange Sironj Wind Power Pvt.
Ltd. from Orange Sironj Wind Power Pvt. Ltd. – Tirunelveli PS 230 kV D/c line to
Orange Sironj Wind Power Pvt. Ltd. – Tirunelveli PS 230 kV S/c line.

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Presently at Tirunelvelli Pooling station 2x500MVA transformation capacity is under

implementation. This capacity is capable for transfer of power granted under LTA
(300 MW) till date. Considering the quantum of generation to be pooled at Tirunelveli
Pooling station, augmentation of transformation capacity may be required based on
the LTA application.

Further, there is space available only for additional 3x500MVA ICTs at Tirunelveli
PS. So, maximum quantum of power that could be transferred from Tirunelveli PS
would be 2500MVA. This 2500 MVA capacity can be utilized for granting LTA upon
receipt of LTA applications. However if this capacity get exhaust after granting LTA
to some applicants, the processing of further LTA requests may require the
reviewing of proposed transmission system for connectivity/LTA for these applicants.
Also, as per the space availability for 230kV bays at Tirunelvelli PS, the applicants
seeking upto 250 MW connectivity, 230kV single circuit line (HTLS-suitable for 250
MW) is proposed while for more than 250 MW connectivity, 230kV double circuit line
may be proposed.

1.1 Connectivity application of M/s Ostro Alpha Wind Pvt. Ltd. for 400 MW wind
generation in Tamil Nadu.

Start Date
Date of Connectivity
Sl. No Applicant Location (As per
Application Sought (MW)
application)

1 Ostro Alpha Tirunelveli Dist, 31st March 400

30.09.2016
Wind Pvt. Ltd. Tamil Nadu 2019

Ostro Alpha Wind Pvt. Ltd. has applied for connectivity of their 400 MW wind
generation in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. As per the application the connectivity is
required from 31st March, 2019. The project is to be commissioned progressively
from March’19 to September’20. Further, as indicated in their application, generation
would be available at the step-up voltage of 230kV and connectivity has been sought
at Tuticorin pooling station which is 25 km from their generation project.

However presently there is no provision of 230kV level at Tuticorin Pooling station,

the connectivity for M/s Ostro Alpha Wind Pvt. Ltd. may be granted at Tirunelveli
pooling station through 230 kV D/c line. The transmission system is planned based

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on the prevailing Transmission Planning Criteria of CEA as per which ‘N-1’ criteria
may not be applied to the immediate connectivity of wind/solar farms with the
ISTS/Intra-STS grid. The time frame of generation project and the methodology for
implementation of connectivity line (integrated planning under ISTS or by developer)
may be deliberated. Further, the applicant is advised to apply for LTA.

Keeping above in view, it is proposed to grant connectivity for 400 MW with the
following system:

Transmission System for Connectivity :

 Ostro Alpha Wind Pvt. Ltd. – Tirunelveli PS 230 kV D/c line

Members may deliberate.

1.2 Connectivity application of M/s BLP Energy Pvt. Ltd. for 250 MW wind
generation in Tamil Nadu.

Start Date
Date of Connectivity
Sl. No Applicant Location (As per
Application Sought (MW)
application)

BLP Energy Pvt. Thoothukkudi

1
Ltd. Dist, Tamil 30-09-16 31st Aug 2018 250
Nadu

BLP Energy Pvt. Ltd. has applied for connectivity of their 250 MW wind generation in
Thoothukkudi Dist, Tamil Nadu. As per the application the connectivity is required
from 31st Aug 2018. The project is to be commissioned progressively from Aug’18 to
Dec’18. Further, as indicated in their application, generation would be available at
the step-up voltage of 220kV and connectivity has been sought at Tirunelveli PS
(Kamanayakanpatti) which is 20 km from their generation project.

Accordingly, connectivity for M/s BLP Energy Pvt. Ltd. may be granted at Tirunelveli
PS through 230 kV S/c (HTLS-suitable for 250 MW) line. The transmission system is
planned based on the prevailing Transmission Planning Criteria of CEA as per which
‘N-1’ criteria may not be applied to the immediate connectivity of wind/solar farms
with the ISTS/Intra-STS grid. The time frame of generation project and the
methodology for implementation of connectivity line (integrated planning under ISTS

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or by developer) may be deliberated. Further, the applicant is advised to apply for

LTA.

Keeping above in view, it is proposed to grant connectivity for 250 MW with the
following system:

Transmission System for Connectivity :

 BLP Energy Pvt. Ltd. – Tirunelveli PS 230 kV S/c (HTLS-suitable for 250 MW)
line

Members may deliberate.

1.3 Connectivity application of M/s Greenmint Power Pvt. Ltd. for 200 MW wind
generation in Tamil Nadu.

Start Date
Date of Connectivity
Sl. No Applicant Location (As per
Application Sought (MW)
application)

1 Greenmint Power Tuticorin Dist, 01st June

14-10-16 200
Pvt. Ltd. Tamil Nadu 2018

Greenmint Power Pvt. Ltd. has applied for connectivity of their 200 MW wind
generation in Tuticorin dist., Tamil Nadu. As per the application the connectivity is
required from 1st June, 2018. Further, as indicated in their application generation
would be available at the step-up voltage of 230 kV and connectivity has been
sought at Tuticorin PS which is 20 km from their generation project.

However presently there is no provision of 230kV level at Tuticorin Pooling station,

the connectivity for M/s Greenmint Power Pvt. Ltd. may be granted at Tirunelveli
pooling station, being constructed under Green Energy Corridor, through 230 kV S/c
line. The 230kV S/c line along with bays at both ends needs to be developed as
dedicated system by the developer. Further, the applicant is advised to apply for
LTA.

Keeping above in view, it is proposed to grant connectivity for 200 MW with the
following system:

Transmission System for Connectivity :

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 Greenmint Power Pvt. Ltd. – Tirunelveli PS 230 kV S/c line

Members may deliberate.

1.4 Connectivity application of M/s Gamesa Renewable Pvt. Ltd. (Thoothukudi) for
400 MW wind generation in Tamil Nadu.

Start Date
Date of Connectivity
Sl. No Applicant Location (As per
Application Sought (MW)
application)

Gamesa Thoothukudi
1 31st March
Renewable Pvt. Dist, Tamil 20-10-16 400
2019
Ltd. Nadu

Gamesa Renewable Pvt. Ltd. has applied for connectivity of their 400 MW wind
generation in Thoothukudi dist., Tamil Nadu. As per the application the connectivity
is required from 31st March, 2019. The project is to be commissioned by Sept’19.
Further, as indicated in their application generation would be available at the step-up
voltage of 33kV and connectivity has been sought at Tuticorin Pooling station
(Kovilpatty) which is 30 km from their generation project.

However presently there is no provision of 230kV level at Tuticorin Pooling station,

the connectivity for M/s Gamesa Renewable Pvt. Ltd. may be granted at Tirunelveli
pooling station through 230 kV D/c line. The transmission system is planned based
on the prevailing Transmission Planning Criteria of CEA as per which ‘N-1’ criteria
may not be applied to the immediate connectivity of wind/solar farms with the
ISTS/Intra-STS grid. The time frame of generation project and the methodology for
implementation of connectivity line (integrated planning under ISTS or by developer)
may be deliberated. Further, the applicant is advised to apply for LTA

Keeping above in view, it is proposed to grant connectivity for 400 MW with the
following system:

Transmission System for Connectivity :

 Gamesa Renewable Pvt. Ltd. – Tirunelveli PS 230 kV D/c line

Members may deliberate.

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1.5 Connectivity application of M/s Sitac Kabini Renewables Pvt. Ltd. for 250 MW
wind generation in Tamil Nadu.

Start Date
Date of Connectivity
Sl. No Applicant Location (As per
Application Sought (MW)
application)

Sitac Kabini
1 Tuticorin Dist, 30th June
Renewables Pvt. 20-10-16 250
Tamil Nadu 2018
Ltd.

The Sitac Kabini Renewables Pvt. Ltd. has applied for connectivity of their 250 MW
Wind generation in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. As per the application the connectivity is
required from 30th June 2018. Further, as indicated in their application generation
would be available at the step-up voltage of 230 kV and connectivity has been
sought at Tuticorin Pooling Station which is 7 km from their generation project.

However presently there is no provision of 230kV level at Tuticorin Pooling station,

the connectivity for M/s Sitac Kabini Renewables Pvt. Ltd. may be granted at
Tirunelveli pooling station, being constructed under Green Energy Corridor, through
230 kV S/c (HTLS-suitable for 250 MW) line. The transmission system is planned
based on the prevailing Transmission Planning Criteria of CEA as per which ‘N-1’
criteria may not be applied to the immediate connectivity of wind/solar farms with the
ISTS/Intra-STS grid. The time frame of generation project and the methodology for
implementation of connectivity line (integrated planning under ISTS or by developer)
may be deliberated. Further, the applicant is advised to apply for LTA.

Keeping above in view, it is proposed to grant connectivity for 250 MW with the
following system:

Transmission System for Connectivity :

 Sitac Kabini Renewables Pvt. Ltd. – Tirunelveli PS 230 kV S/c (HTLS-suitable for
250 MW) line

Members may deliberate.

1.6 Connectivity application of M/s Enerfra Projects (India) Pvt. Ltd. for 300 MW
wind generation in Telangana.

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Start Date
Date of Connectivity
Sl. No Applicant Location (As per
Application Sought (MW)
application)

1 Enerfra Projects Rangareddy 30th Sept

05-10-16 300
(India) Pvt. Ltd. Dist., Telangana 2018

Enerfra Projects (India) Pvt. Ltd. has applied for connectivity of their 300 MW wind
generation in Rangareddy Dist., Telangana. As per the application the connectivity is
required from 30th Sept, 2018. Further, as indicated in their application generation
would be available at the step-up voltage of 220 kV and connectivity has been
sought at Kurnool S/s which is 37 km from their generation project.

However there is no provision of 220kV level at Kurnool (New) S/s. Accordingly,

connectivity for M/s Enerfra Projects (India) Pvt. Ltd. may be granted at 220kV
Kurnool S/s of APTRANSCO subject to concurrence of APTRANSCO and availability
of space for 220kV bays for termination of line. The transmission system is planned
based on the prevailing Transmission Planning Criteria of CEA as per which ‘N-1’
criteria may not be applied to the immediate connectivity of wind/solar farms with the
ISTS/Intra-STS grid. The time frame of generation project and the methodology for
implementation of connectivity line (integrated planning under ISTS or by developer)
may be deliberated. Further, the applicant is advised to apply for LTA.

Keeping above in view, it is proposed to grant connectivity for 300 MW with the
following system:

Transmission System for Connectivity :

Enerfra Projects (India) Pvt. Ltd. – Kurnool (APTRANSCO) S/s 220 kV D/c line

1.7 Connectivity application of M/s Gamesa Renewable Pvt. Ltd. (Karur) for 200
MW wind generation in Tamil Nadu.

Start Date
Date of Connectivity
Sl. No Applicant Location (As per
Application Sought (MW)
application)

Gamesa
1 Karur Dist, 30th Sept
Renewable Pvt. 20-10-16 200
Tamil Nadu 2018
Ltd.

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The Gamesa Renewable Pvt. Ltd. has applied for connectivity of their 200 MW Wind
generation in Karur, Tamil Nadu. As per the application the connectivity is required
from 30th Sept 2018. The project is to be commissioned by Mar’19. Further, as
indicated in their application generation would be available at the step-up voltage of
33kV and connectivity has been sought at Trichy (Alunder) S/s which is 50 km from
their generation project.

400kV Trichy S/s is under POWERGRID while 230kV switchyard is under

TANTRANSCO. Accordingly, connectivity for M/s Gamesa Renewable Pvt. Ltd. may
be granted at 230kV Trichy S/s through 230 kV D/c line subject to concurrence of
TANTRANSCO and availability of space for 230kV bays for termination of line. The
230kV D/c line along with bays at both ends needs to be developed as dedicated
system by the developer. Further, the applicant is advised to apply for LTA.

Keeping above in view, it is proposed to grant connectivity for 200 MW with the
following system:

Transmission System for Connectivity :

 Gamesa Renewable Pvt. Ltd. – Trichy 230 kV D/c line

Members may deliberate.

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