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rd Meeting of WR constituents for Connectivity & LTA applications held on 01.06.2016

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Minutes for 23rd Meeting of WR Constituents regarding Connectivity & Long-Term Access applications in Western Region

held on 01.06.2016

List of participants is enclosed as Annexure-1.

COO (CTU-Planning), POWERGRID welcomed all the participants. Thereafter,

agenda-wise deliberations commenced and the details of deliberations are as

given below.

1. Confirmation of the minutes of 22nd Meeting of WR Constituents regarding

Connectivity & Long-Term Access applications in Western Region held on

30-11-2015 at NRPC, New Delhi

CTU informed that minutes of 22nd Meeting of WR Constituents regarding

Connectivity & Long-term Access applications in Western Region held on

30.11.2015 were circulated vide letter dated 05-01-2016. As no comments were

received the minutes were confirmed as circulated.

2. Amendment in Detailed Procedure

CTU stated that Hon’ble CERC has issued directions by amending the Detailed

Procedure for treating long pending applications vide letter dated 17.02.2016 and

directed CTU to give wide publicity to the amendment for the information of all

concerned (also available at CTU website). The amended provision states that:

“23.16 CTU shall not hold any LTA application in abeyance and process the

applications within the timeline prescribed in Regulation 7 of the Connectivity

Regulations. If any LTA applicant requests CTU in writing for deferment of

consideration of its applications or does not participate in the LTA meetings despite

being invited by CTU, the application shall not be further processed. CTU shall in

such cases close the applications and return the bank guarantee.

In respect of applications which are already pending with CTU on request of the

applicants or for their non-participation in the LTA meetings, CTU may give a

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notice of 15 days in writing to the concerned LTA applicants about the closure of

the application. If any applicant is willing to pursue his application the same shall

be processed in the next LTA meeting. If the applicant seeks further deferment of

extension of application or does not respond to the notice, CTU may proceed to

close the applications and return the bank guarantee”

In view of the above, CTU stated that connectivity / LTA application shall not be

kept on-hold. It was further requested that applicants should sign necessary

agreements as per the time lines upon issue of Intimation for Grant of

Connectivity/LTA.

Members noted the same.

3. AGENDA FOR INTER - REGIONAL (IR) LTA APPLICATIONS SEEKING

POWER TRANSFER FROM WR TO NR

3.1. CTU informed that LTA to various customers with generation projects located in

WR / ER / SR having beneficiaries in NR had been granted with different

transmission corridors which are under various stages of implementation and

slated for commissioning progressively.

Presently following major inter-regional links between WR & NR are in pipeline for

commissioning:

Table-1

Sl. No.

Name of the link Expected time frame

1. Champa – Kurukshetra phase – I November, 2016

2. Champa – Kurukshetra phase – II March, 2018

3. Jabalpur – Orai 765 kV D/c line April, 2018

3.2. CTU further stated that corresponding to time frame of April, 2018, LTAs have

been granted for transfer of about 17500 MW from generation projects in WR, ER

& SR to NR through WR-NR Corridors and the anticipated ATC with above links is

of the same order.

3.3. It was also informed that recently, there have been number of cases where LTA

customers have approached CERC for relinquishment of LTA on account of

various reasons including alleged force majeure events. The quantum proposed to

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be relinquished in WR-NR corridor is about 1900 MW. The Hon’ble CERC has

observed that pending decision on the various issues involved, the relinquished

LTA quantum can be utilised for grant of LTA to other eligible LTA applications.

Accordingly, an exercise has been carried out to re-allocate the transmission

capacity relinquished in WR-NR corridor by LTA customers to applications under

process seeking power transfer through WR-NR. Details of such applications is

given at Table-2 below :

Table-2

Sl. No

Name of the Applicant Injecting Region

Quantum of LTA sought for NR (MW)

Application Month

LTA sought from

1 Satviki Energy Pvt. Ltd. SR 75 29-Nov-2013 Apr-2015

2 Noida Power Co. Ltd.* WR 400 10-Dec-2013 1-Dec-2017

3 MB Power (Madhya Pradesh) Limited

WR 169 11-Feb-2014 1-Jun-2015


WR 31 11-Feb-2014 1-Jun-2015

5 KSK Mahanadi Power Company Ltd

WR 1000 27-Feb-2014 30-Oct-2016


WR 144 29-Dec-2014 1-Aug-2015

7 NTPC Ltd. - Barethi STPS WR 870.87 29-Jan-2015 1-July-2021

8 Suzlon Power Infrastructure Ltd. SR 40 30-Apr-2015 1-Apr-2018

9 Suzlon Power Infrastructure Ltd. SR 40 30-Apr-2015 1-Oct-2018

10 Suzlon Power Infrastructure Ltd. SR 40 30-Apr-2015 1-Apr-2019

11 SEI Sunshine Power Pvt. Ltd. WR 180 31-Jul-2015 30-Sep-2016

12 TRN Energy Ltd WR 240 27-Aug-2015** 30-Oct-2016

13 DB Power Chhattisgarh Ltd. WR 75 20-Oct-2015 30-Nov-16

14 Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Ltd. WR 300 6-Nov-2015 30-Jun-2017

15 Maruti Clean Coal & Power Ltd WR 205 1-Mar-2016 30-Nov-2016

16 Srijan Energy System Private Limited

WR 150 6-May-2016 31-03- 2018

Total 3959.87 MW

* Noida Power Company has applied LTA on Target Source Basis from WR (400 MW) and

ER (100 MW).

** TRN Energy was earlier requested to file fresh application on account of non-submission of

NOC by UP with application dated 27-Aug-2015. However as per the directions of Hon’ble

CERC vide order dated 31.3.2016 in Petition No. 226/MP/2015, deemed NOC of UPPTCL

is to be considered in case the same is not received by 30th Apr, 2016. In view of the no-

furnishing of NOC by the said date deemed NOC is being considered for its earlier

application dated 27-Aug-2015 and priority of the same is being considered accordingly.

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3.4. CTU stated that above mentioned relinquished capacity of about 1900MW may be

allocated to LTA applications as per their priority of the month in which applications

were received and summary of deliberations is given below :

No representative of M/s Satviki Energy Pvt. Ltd. was available. CTU informed

that M/s Satviki Energy Pvt. Ltd. has not been attending LTA & JCC meetings

since long. Subsequently Satviki Energy Pvt. Ltd. vide letter dated 15.06.2016

have made a formal request for keeping their application in abeyance for

another one year and therefore in line with the provisions of the Detailed

Procedure the LTA application shall be closed.

During the meeting, representative of Noida Power Co. Ltd. stated that Long-

Term PPAs have been signed with few IPPs in Western Region which have

already been granted LTA by CTU with NR as target region and their position

with respect to present LTA application will be clear in next 6-8 months.

Accordingly, the applicant requested to keep its LTA application on hold. CTU

representative clarified that as per the recent amendment by CERC to the

Detailed Procedure informed earlier, applications cannot be kept on hold and

under such a situation the LTA application is to be closed. The representative

was requested to confirm their request through a formal letter based on which

necessary action in line with the Detailed Procedure shall be taken.

Subsequently NPCL vide letter dated 03.06.2016 have made a formal request

for keeping their application in abeyance till one year and therefore in line with

the provisions of the Detailed Procedure the LTA application shall be closed.

Representative of Rewa Ultra Mega Solar (RUMS) Ltd. stated that on account

of power sale tie up with DMRC(NR) as well as change in government policy

regarding absorption of solar generation by host state, they now intend to

change the LTA sought for NR from 300MW to 200MW. Accordingly, revised

LTA sought shall be: NR: 200MW; WR: 550MW. As the change in quantum is

of 100 MW that does not require filing of fresh application, therefore it was

decided that the LTA application may be processed with above revised

quantum of target beneficiaries.

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3.5. As per the agenda it was proposed to grant LTA to the pending LTA applicants

with commissioning of Jabalpur PS – Orai 765 kV corridor and Champa –

Kurukshetra HVDC Phase-II, based on priority of new LTA applications. With

subsequent developments i.e. request of Noida Power Company Ltd. and Satviki

Energy for keeping their LTA applications in abeyance, the LTA applicants that can

be accommodated in the capacity made available due to relinquishment is as given

below :

Table-3

Sl. No.



Application Month

LTA sought from

1. MB Power (Madhya Pradesh) Limited

WR 169 11-Feb-2014 1-Jun-2015


WR 31 11-Feb-2014 1-Jun-2015

3. KSK Mahanadi Power Company Ltd

WR 1000 27-Feb-2014 30-Oct-2016


WR 144 29-Dec-2014 1-Aug-2015

5. Suzlon Power Infrastructure Ltd. SR 40 30-Apr-2015 1-Apr-2018

6. Suzlon Power Infrastructure Ltd. SR 40 30-Apr-2015 1-Oct-2018

7. Suzlon Power Infrastructure Ltd. SR 40 30-Apr-2015 1-Apr-2019

8. SEI Sunshine Power Pvt. Ltd. WR 180 31-Jul-2015 30-Sep-2016

9. TRN Energy Ltd. WR 240 27-Aug-2015 30-Oct-2016

1884 MW

Grant of LTA to above applicants shall be subject to commissioning of Jabalpur -

Orai 765 kV corridor under implementation as “Inter-Regional System

Strengthening Scheme in WR and NR Part-B” and Champa – Kurukshetra HVDC

Phase II under implementation as “Transmission System Strengthening in WR-NR

Transmission Corridor For IPPs in Chhattisgarh”. Details of both the schemes are

as given below:

Inter-Regional System Strengthening Scheme in WR and NR Part-B

Jabalpur PS - Orai 765kV D/C line

Orai - Aligarh 765kV D/C line

Orai - Orai 400kV D/C (Quad) line

LILO of one ckt of Satna - Gwalior 765kV 2xS/C line at Orai

LILO of Agra - Meerut 765kV S/C at Aligarh

LILO of Kanpur - Jhatikara 765kV S/C at Aligarh

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Transmission System Strengthening in WR-NR Transmission Corridor for

IPPs in Chhattisgarh

Up-gradation of ± 800kV, 3000MW HVDC bipole between Champa PS –

Kurukshetra (NR) to 6000MW

Kurukshetra (NR) – Jind 400kV D/c (Quad)

3.6. Regarding Barethi STPS (NTPC Ltd.) listed at Sl. 7 of table 2 above, CTU stated

that LTA to Barethi TPS is proposed to be granted along with its evacuation

system. Details of the same are discussed at item 4 below.

3.7. The representative of MB Power & KSK Mahanadi mentioned that they have

already availed the MTOA for 169 MW & 1000 MW respectively against the same

PPAs till 29th Oct, 2019, therefore now with the grant of LTA they shall be required

to relinquish MTOA and pay relinquishment charges. In view of this they requested

that the payment of relinquishment charges may be waived by CTU or else LTA

may be granted with the start dated of 30th Oct, 2019 after expiry of the MTOA. It

was explained that in the present regulations, there no such provision for waiver of

MTOA relinquishment charges. They were advised to give written communication

towards change in start date of the LTA. Based on which the LTA as proposed

shall be granted.

3.8. CTU stated that in addition to applications mentioned in table-2, M/s Dhariwal

Infrastructure Ltd. vide letter dated 20.05.2016 has asked for reallocation of 20MW

LTA from WR to NR pursuant to signing of long term PPA with NPCL for 170MW.

3.9. Further, it was informed that new WR – NR inter-regional corridor i.e. Vindhyachal

– Varanasi 765 kV D/c line has been agreed in the NR Standing Committee

meeting held on 30.05.2016 and accordingly, it was proposed to grant the LTA to

the following balance applications with the new WR-NR corridor:

Table-4

Sl. No



Application Month

LTA sought from

1. DB Power Chhattisgarh Ltd. WR 75 20-Oct-2015 30-Nov-16

2. Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Ltd. WR 200 6-Nov-2015 30-Jun-2017

3. Maruti Clean Coal & Power Ltd. WR 205 1-Mar-2016 30-Nov-2016

4. Dhariwal Infrastructure Ltd. WR 20 20-May-2016 01-Nov-2013

500 MW

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It was informed that upon approval of above link, the same shall be put to

Empowered Committee. After recommendation from Empowered Committee, the

link is expected to be commissioned in about 49 months {40 months (CERC time

schedule) + 9 months (time required for bidding process)}.

3.10. Regarding LTA application of Srijan Energy System Private Ltd. at Sl. 16 of table 2,

it was informed that the high capacity Green Energy Corridor starting from Bhuj PS

(WR) to Moga (NR) is under implementation for evacuation and dispersal of power

from renewable generations coming up in Gujarat (especially Kutch complex) and

Rajasthan. Accordingly, it was agreed that LTA for power transfer to NR shall be

granted on the under implementation Bhuj Pool – Banaskantha PS – Chittorgarh

765kV D/c corridor.

Members agreed with the above grant of LTA.

4. Connectivity (6x660 MW) and LTA (4x660MW) Application of Barethi STPS of

NTPC

The representative of M/s NTPC was requested to update the status of their

generation project towards which it was informed that the coal allocation for the

generation project has been recently received and they are in the process of

applying for MoEF clearance. It was also informed that the project schedule shall

be about 48-50 months from the LOA. Thus, expected commissioning schedule of

the project would be in 2021-22 timeframe.

It was elaborated that during the NR standing committee meeting held on

30.05.2016, it was discussed that about 870MW of power has been allocated by

MOP, GOI to UP for which adequate transmission system need to be planned for

dispersal. During the same meeting, UPPTCL had informed that Orai & Bareilly are

not their major load centres and hence the proposed transmission system needs to

be reviewed.

In view of the above, it was agreed that the system shall be discussed again in WR

LTA Meeting after joint studies by CEA, UPPTCL & POWERGRID as per the

discussions in the NR LTA meeting.

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5. Connectivity & LTA application for 750 MW by REWA Ultra Mega Solar

(RUMS) Ltd. for development of Solar Park in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh

It was informed that the subject application is for 750 MW solar project for which

the target beneficiaries are WR-450MW & NR-300MW. This application was earlier

discussed in the 22nd LTA & Connectivity meeting of WR constituents held on 30-

11-2015 wherein it was decided that since it involves power transfer to NR,

therefore LTA shall be granted on the new proposed WR – NR corridor after

approval of the scheme in meeting of NR constituents.

Representative from RUMS Ltd. informed that their solar park development is

progressing well and expected to commission progressively from June’ 2017 and

solar park is scheduled to fully commission (750MW) by Oct’ 2017. Further, as

noted earlier at para-3.4 above, the LTA application is to be processed with the

revised quantum of target beneficiaries as per the request of the RUMS Ltd.

representative (i.e. WR – 550 MW & NR – 200 MW).

After deliberations, following transmission system was proposed and agreed for

connectivity and LTA for RUMS Ltd.

Transmission System for Connectivity:

RUMS Ltd. switchyard – Rewa PS 220kV 3xD/c line along with associated bays

at Solar Park (to be implemented by SPPD)

Establishment of 400/220kV, 1x500 MVA Pooling station at Rewa

LILO of 1st circuit of Vindhyachal STPS-Jabalpur 400kV 2nd D/c line (ckt-3/4) at

Rewa PS

6 Nos. 220kV Line bays at Rewa PS (for RUMS-Rewa PS 220kV 3xD/c)

Transmission System for LTA:

For transfer of power from M/s RUMS Ltd. to WR under LTA, following

transmission system in addition to that proposed for connectivity shall be required.

Addition of 400/220kV, 2x500 MVA ICT at Rewa PS

LILO of 2nd circuit of Vindhyachal STPS-Jabalpur 400kV 2nd D/c line (ckt-3/4) at

Rewa PS

1x125 MVAr, 420 kV Bus Reactor at Rewa Pooling Station

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For transfer of power from M/s RUMS Ltd to NR under LTA, Vindhyachal –

Varanasi 765kV D/c line (agreed in Item No. 3 above) shall be required.

POWERGRID representative informed that the Rewa Pooling station along-with

associated transmission lines have already been awarded in Feb’ 2016 and are

expected to get commissioned by Mar’ 2017.

Members agreed for the same.

6. Connectivity & LTA application of Srijan Wind farm in Bhuj, dist. Kutch

Gujarat.

CTU representative informed that M/s Srijan Energy System Private Limited

(SESPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of M/s Continuum Wind Energy (India) Pvt.

Ltd. is developing a Wind Power Project around Bhuj, District Kutch, Gujarat.

SESPL has applied for connectivity & LTA in ISTS for 300 MW in this regard.

Details of Application is as under-

Table-5

Sl. Particulars Application Details

1 Capacity for which connectivity is required

300 MW

2 Date from which connectivity is required

31.03.2018

3 Quantum for which LTA required 300 MW

4 Date from which LTA is required Mar 31, 2018

5 Date upto which LTA is required Mar 30, 2043

6 Location of Generating station Bhuj, Dist. Kutch, Gujarat (WR)

7 Drawl of Power NR:150MW; WR:90MW; SR:60 MW

M/s SESPL informed that progressive commissioning schedule of the wind power

project is as given below:

Table-6

Sl. No.

Installed Capacity (MW)

Commissioning Schedule

1 20 Mar 31, 2018

2 120 Sep 30, 2018

3 120 Mar 31, 2019

4 40 May 31, 2019

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CTU representative stated that 765/400kV Bhuj and Banaskantha Pooling stations

along with Bhuj PS - Banaskantha PS 765kV D/c line is already under

implementation as part of Green Energy Corridor scheme. Further, Banaskantha

PS is also being interconnected to 765 kV Chittorgarh and 400 kV Sankhari

(GETCO) S/s as part of above transmission scheme. However, implementation of

400/220kV transformer along with 220kV switchyard at Bhuj PS was not taken up

in absence of LTA applications for power injection.

After detailed deliberations, following system was agreed for grant of Connectivity

and LTA to M/s SESPL:


1. SESPL switchyard – Bhuj PS 220kV D/c line along with line bays at both ends

(to be constructed by SESPL)

2. Installation of 2x500 MVA, 400/220kV ICT at Bhuj PS (to be implemented by

POWERGRID under Green Energy Corridor)

CTU representative informed that the connectivity of SESPL with the grid shall be

established after the commissioning of above system and

– Bhuj PS (765kV) – Banaskantha PS (765kV) – Sankhari (400kV) corridor

OR

– Bhuj PS (765kV) – Banaskantha PS (765kV) - Chittorgarh PS (765kV) -

Chittorgarh (RVPN) (400kV) corridor

(Being implemented by POWERGRID under Green Energy Corridor-ISTS

scheme and expected to be commissioned by July’18.)

M/s SESPL informed that the connectivity line i.e. SESPL switchyard – Bhuj PS

220kV D/c line is 12KM long and involves forest stretch. Accordingly the line may

be built under TBCB route. CEA stated that construction of such small portion of

line which also includes forest may not attract bids from private parties. After

deliberation, it was decided that construction of the line may be taken up by

SESPL.

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CTU representative further stated that POWERGRID shall make all efforts to

commission 2x500 MVA, 400/220kV ICTs along with 220kV switchyard in matching

time frame of Bhuj 765/400kV PS i.e. by July’ 2018.


Regarding power transfer under LTA within WR, it was mentioned that existing and

under construction transmission infrastructure shall be sufficient to enable

dispersal of power within WR.

Further, LTA for transfer of power to beneficiaries in NR was agreed to be granted

with commissioning of following transmission system (under implementation as

part of Green Energy Corridors):

Bhuj PS - Banaskantha PS 765kV D/c line

Banaskantha PS - Chittorgarh PS 765kV D/c line

Chittorgarh PS – Chittorgarh (RVPN) 400kV D/c (quad) line

Further, for power transfer (60MW) to SR, the inter-regional transmission links are

already under implementation for enhancement in ATC between NEW Grid & SR

Grid to facilitate import of power to SR. Accordingly, LTA for transfer of 60 MW to

SR is proposed to be granted with progressive enhancement of ATC with

progressive commissioning of following links:

Wardha – Nizamabad 765 kV D/c line along with Nizambad – Dichpally 400 kV

D/c Line (HTLS)

Nizamabad – Hyderabad (Maheshwaram) 765kV D/c line along with

associated 400 kV Transmission System.

Same shall also be taken up for approval in meeting of Southern Region

constituents for Connectivity / LTA applications.


7. Connectivity Application of M/s Renew Power Ventures Pvt. Ltd. (4x100MW)

CTU stated that M/s Renew Power Ventures Pvt. Ltd. (RPVPL) has applied for

grant of connectivity. Details of the application are as follows:

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Table-7

Sl. No.

Description Details as per submitted application

1 Installed Capacity of the Generating station (Wind Power Plant)

400 MW

2 Capacity for which connectivity required

400 MW

3 Commissioning Schedule 15/12/2017 : 100 MW 15/03/2018 : 100 MW 15/09/2018 : 100 MW 15/03/2019 : 100 MW

4 Date from which connectivity required 15/12/2017

5 Location of the Generating station Bhuvad, Gandhidham, Dist.– Kutch, Gujarat

6 Nearest substations 765/400/220 kV Bhuj Pooling S/s – 65 Km 400/220 kV Bhimasar (Bhachau) S/s -45 Km

CTU representative stated that as the renewable generation project is being

established in Kutch area, it was proposed to provide connectivity at Bhuj PS,

which is being developed as part of Green Energy Corridor & expected to be

available by July’ 2018.

Representative from M/s RPVPL stated that their generation is less than 40km.

away from Bhachau substation, hence connectivity at Bhachau substation would

be preferable.

After deliberations, following was agreed:

Transmission System for connectivity

RPVPL switchyard – Bhachau 220kV D/c line along with associated line

bays at both ends (to be constructed by RPVPL)*

* Line bays at Bhachau end to be implemented as GIS (on account of space constraints at

Bhachau S/s)

Here, it may be mentioned that M/s Ostro Kutch Wind Pvt. Ltd. (discussed at

Item#8) has also been granted connectivity at Bhachau S/s. In view of Right of way

constraints towards the entry at Bhachau substation, it was proposed that options

for utilization of multi-circuit towers (2xD/c) for the required stretch near Bhachau

substation shall be explored for termination of RPVPL – Bhachau 220kV D/c and

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OKVPL – Bhachau 220kV D/c lines at Bhachau. The no of multi-ckt towers towards

the entry at Bhachau S/s may be mutually decided by M/s OKVPL & M/s RPVPL.


8. Connectivity Application of Ostro Kutch Wind Pvt. Ltd.

CTU stated that M/s Ostro Kutch Wind Pvt. Ltd. (OKWPL) has applied for

connectivity to the ISTS system. Details of the application, received in Apr’16, are

as follows:

Table-8

S.

No

Description Details as per

submitted application

1 Installed Capacity of the Generating

station (Wind Power Plant)

300 MW

2 Capacity for which connectivity

required

300 MW

4 Date from which connectivity required 31/03/2018

5 Location of the Generating station Kutch, Gujarat

6 Nearest substation 400/220 kV Bhachau S/s

(at distance of 5 km from

Ostro Kutch Wind power

plant)

Since the generation project is located very near to Bhachau sub-station of

POWERGRID, following transmission system for connectivity was agreed:

OKWPL switchyard - Bhachau 220kV D/c line along with associated line

bays at both ends (to be constructed by OKWPL)*

*Line bays at Bhachau end to be implemented as GIS (on account of space constraints at

Bhachau S/s)

Here, it may be mentioned that M/s Renew Power Ventures Pvt. Ltd. (discussed at

Item#7) has also been granted connectivity at Bhachau S/s. In view of Right of way

constraints towards the entry at Bhachau substation, it was proposed that options

for utilization of multi-circuit towers (2xD/c) for the required stretch near Bhachau

substation shall be explored for termination of RPVPL – Bhachau 220kV D/c and

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OKVPL – Bhachau 220kV D/c lines at Bhachau. The no of multi-ckt towers towards

the entry at Bhachau S/s may be mutually decided by M/s OKVPL & M/s RPVPL.


9. Connectivity & LTA application by Gujarat Power Corporation Limited

(GPCL) Ltd. for Banaskantha (Radhanesda) Solar Park (700 MW) in

Banaskantha, Gujarat

CTU stated that Connectivity & LTA application for 700 MW has been made by M/s

Gujarat Power Corporation Ltd. Salient features of the application are as under:

Table-9

Sl. Particulars Application Details

1 Capacity for which connectivity is required

700 MW

2 Date from which connectivity is required

31.12.2017

3 Quantum for which LTA required 700 MW

4 Date from which LTA is required Dec 31, 2017

5 Date upto which LTA is required Dec 31, 2042

6 Location of Generating station Radhanesda, dist. Banaskantha, Gujarat(WR)

7 Drawl of Power Gujarat:140MW; WR:560MW

The transmission system for M/s GPCL was already discussed in the 40th Standing

Committee Meeting of WR constituents held in forenoon of 01.06.2016, wherein

following interstate transmission system for connectivity was discussed and

agreed:


1. Establishment of 400kV Banaskantha (Radhanesda) Pooling Station – under

the scope of solar power park developer (SPPD)

2. Banaskantha (Radhanesda) PS – Banaskantha PS (PG) 400 kV D/c along with

2 nos. 400 kV line bays at Banaskantha PS (PG) – under the scope of

POWEGRID.

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3. 2 nos. 400 kV line bays at Banaskantha (Radhanesda) PS for Banaskantha

(Radhanesda) PS – Banaskantha PS (PG) 400 kV D/c line – Under the scope

of the solar power park developer (SPPD)

CTU further stated that the connectivity of Banaskantha (Radhanesda) Solar Park

with the grid shall be established after the commissioning of above system and

– Banaskantha PS (PG) (765kV) – Sankhari (400kV) corridor

OR

– Banaskantha PS (PG) (765kV) - Chittorgarh PS (765kV) - Chittorgarh

(RVPN) (400kV) corridor

(being implemented by POWERGRID under Green Energy Corridor-ISTS scheme

and expected to be commissioned by Apr’18.)


Regarding power transfer in WR, CTU representative stated that existing / under

construction transmission system shall be adequate to enable transfer of power

within WR.

Representative from M/s GPCL requested for establishment for 400/220kV

Banaskantha (Radhanesda) PS under ISTS to facilitate connectivity & transfer of

power to target beneficiaries as was carried out in the case of NP Kunta Solar

Power Park.

CEA stated that the matter has already been discussed in 40th Standing

Committee Meeting of WR (held in forenoon) wherein it was decided that as

Banaskantha PS is already under implementation under GEC-ISTS scheme and 3

voltage levels (765kV, 400kV and 330kV) have been provided at the PS for

integration with RE projects at 220kV or 400kV levels, Banaskantha (Radhanesda)

PS shall also get connected with Banaskantha PS. It was further explained that in

case of NP Kunta Solar Park the transmission system planning was carried out on

receipt of the LTA application, however in case of Green Energy Corridor from

Kutch area, the transmission system has been planned and taken-up for

implementation much before the LTA application has been received. Further the

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said transmission system planning has been carried out on anticipation after

detailed deliberations with the designated nodal agency (DNA) in respective

Renewable Energy rich States. Moreover, Bhuj PS and Banaskantha

(Radhanesda) Solar Park are quite close which does not warrant establishment of

one more 400kV pooling station under ISTS. GPCL representative stated that they

would need to consult the SPPD i.e. NTPC Ltd. regarding the implementation of

Banaskantha (Radhanesda) PS.

After deliberation, the members agreed with the above mentioned transmission

system for connectivity & LTA.

10. Long-term Access application of M/s Essel Saurya Urja Company of

Rajasthan Ltd.

CTU representative stated that M/s Essel Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd.

located at Phalodi & Pokharan in Rajasthan has been granted LTA in 8th

Connectivity and LTA meeting of NR dated 20/01/2016 for 750 MW out of which

400 MW is to be consumed within NR and 350 MW is to be transferred from NR to

WR.

It was deliberated that the existing / planned transmission system is adequate to

enable power transfer from the generation project in NR to WR and power shall

mostly flow by displacement to WR.

Accordingly, it was agreed to grant LTA to M/s Essel Saurya Urja Company of

Rajasthan for transfer of 350MW power to WR with the existing/planned

transmission system as finalised in the NR LTA meeting.

11. Connectivity Application of Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) : 300 MW

CTU representative stated that the application was earlier discussed in the 22nd

LTA & Connectivity meeting of WR constituents held on 30-11-2015 wherein

connectivity was proposed at Sami (Adani) / Banaskantha PS (PG). M/s AGEL had

informed that Sami substation is around 15km from the project site whereas

Banaskantha PS (PG) is more than 90km from the project. Accordingly, it would be

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preferable to grant connectivity at Sami (Adani) substation which is further

connected to Dehgam Substation.

It was noted that Sami is a switching station with no 220kV level. M/s AGEL was

requested to confirm about availability of land for development of 220kV level at

Sami Switching Station. Subsequently, AGEL vide its letter dated 02.02.2016 has

informed that land is available at the Sami Switching Station for creation of 220kV

level & termination of 220kV line through installation of one no. 400/220kV ICT

along with 220kV bays.

CTU representative stated that as per extant planning criteria, the ‘N-1’ criteria may

not be applied to the immediate connectivity of wind / solar farms with the ISTS /

Intra-STS grid. Hence, following system for connectivity of the Solar power project

with ISTS was agreed:

1. AGEL - Sami (Adani) 220 kV D/c line along with associated line bays at both

ends

2. 1x500 MVA, 400/220 kV ICT at Sami (Adani) substation

With regard to the implementation of the Transmission System for Connectivity, the

representative of AGEL agreed that they shall construct the above transmission

system for Connectivity by themselves. Further AGEL agreed to submit the

schedule of the solar park within 15 days from the meeting.

12. Request for enhancement in quantum of Connectivity granted to Surguja

Power Pvt. Ltd. (SPPL) for 4x150 MW power plant from 490MW to 550MW

CTU representative stated that M/s SSPL vide our letter dated 07.05.2015 has

been granted connectivity for 490 MW with following transmission system to be

implemented by generation developer:

1. SPPL Switchyard - Dharamjaygarh 400kV D/c line

2. 1x125 MVAR 420 kV bus reactor at SPPL switchyard

CTU representative further informed that SPPL vide letter dated 16.12.2015

requested for enhancement in connectivity quantum from 490 MW granted vide

intimation letter dated 07.05.15 to 550 MW.

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Since the connectivity line has adequate capacity to cater to the proposed

connectivity quantum (550MW), it was agreed to enhance the connectivity

quantum from 490 MW to 550 MW with the above mentioned system (to be

implemented by generation developer).

M/s SPPL informed that their commissioning schedule is as follows: U1: Feb’ 2017;

U2: Nov’ 2017. Further, dedicated line shall also be in matching timeframe of the

generation project.

On enquiry of the section-68 for the connectivity line by CEA, SPPL stated that

they shall revert back on the same.

13. Revision in the LTA quantum of Chhattisgarh State Power Trading Company

Ltd. (CSPTrdCL).

CTU stated that the matter was discussed in the 21st and 22nd LTA meetings held

on 17-07-2015 and 30-11-2015 wherein CTU had stated that if CSPTrdCL reduces

the quantum of power availed from various generation projects, relinquishment

charges in line with CERC regulations will apply and the same shall be incident on

CSPTrdCL. In this regard, CSPTrdCL vide email dated 28-11-2015 had intimated

that they have decided to file a petition in CERC.

CSPTrdCL stated that they have already filed a petition in CERC against

imposition of relinquishment charges.

CTU stated that if appropriate direction is received from CERC, the relinquished

quantum shall also be reallocated to LTA applications in queue for power transfer

to NR. However, the Vindhyachal – Varanasi 765kV D/c line shall still be required

as corresponding generation projects in Chhattisgarh from which LTA had been

availed by CSPTrdCL are commissioned / under implementation and power

transfer requirement to NR from these projects may be required by other

applicants.

In such a scenario, the Vindhyachal – Varanasi 765kV D/c line shall be taken up as

a system strengthening scheme as it shall also provide desired reliability in WR –

NR corridor.

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14. LTA Application of Heavy Water Board for 17 MW drawl from 440MW

Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat

CTU stated that LTA was granted to Heavy Water Board (HWB) vide our letter

dated 19-12-2012 for transfer of 17 MW from Kakrapar Atomic Power Station in

Gujarat to Heavy Water Board’s load at Thal in Maharashtra. However, HWB is yet

to sign the Long-term Access Agreement with POWERGRID and is also not

attending Joint Coordination Committee meetings of WR. In view of the above, it is

proposed to close the subject LTA application.

CTU stated that Heavy Water Board vide e-mail dated 30-05-2016 informed that

they have not yet received clearance from state Discom and hence their pending

LTA application may be closed.

No representative from HWB was present in the meeting.

Members agreed with the proposal of cancellation/withdrawal of above grant of

LTA to Heavy Water Board.

15. Connectivity and LTA Application of Pipavav Energy Pvt. Ltd.

CTU stated that Connectivity as well as LTA for 1200MW was granted to M/s

Pipavav Energy Pvt. Ltd. (PEPL) vide intimations dated 14th September, 2010.

Connectivity was granted with PEPL TPS – Pirana 400kV D/c (triple) line. LTA was

granted for 1200MW with following target beneficiaries: WR: 550MW, NR: 290MW

and ER: 360MW. However, M/s PEPL is yet to sign requisite commercial

agreements. M/s PEPL is also not attending the JCC meetings and no progress

has been reported till date. Hence, it is proposed to close the Connectivity and LTA

applications of M/s PEPL.

No representative from PEPL was present in the meeting.

Members agreed with the proposal of cancellation/withdrawal of grant of

Connectivity and LTA to M/s PEPL.

16. Additional Agenda regarding closure of LTOA Application of Chhattisgarh

UMPP (4000MW)

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CTU stated that intimation for grant of LTOA for evacuation of power from

Chhattisgarh (Akaltara) UMPP was granted vide letter dated 07.12.2011. However,

the LTA agreement could not be signed due to uncertainty in implementation of the

generation project. In view of the above, it is proposed to cancel the above grant of

LTOA and close the LTOA application. The generation developer may apply afresh

as and when the project makes some progress.

No representative from Chhattisgarh UMPP was present in the meeting.

Members agreed with the proposal of cancellation/withdrawal of grant of LTOA to

Chhattisgarh (Akaltara) UMPP.

Meeting ended with vote of thanks.

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Annexure -1

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS DURING THE 23RD

MEETING OF WR CONSTITUENTS REGARDING

CONNECTIVITY & LTA APPLICATIONS IN WR HELD ON 01/06/2016 AT NRPC, KATWARIA

SARAI, NEW DELHI.

S. No. Name Designation E-mail Address

Contact No.

CEA

1. K.K. Arya Chief Engineer (PSP & A-I) [email protected] 9810455760

2. S.K. Roy Mohapatra Chief Engineer (PSE & TD) [email protected] 9818527857

3. Awdhesh Kr. Yadav Director (PSP & A-I) [email protected] 9868664087

4. Shiva Suman Dy. Director (PSP & A-I) [email protected] 011-16732330

5. Nitin Deswal Asst. Director (PSP & A-I) [email protected] 9719818349

6. Vikas Sachan Asst. Director (PSP & A-I) [email protected] 7838263649

WRPC

7. P.D. Lone EE (Commercial) [email protected] 9867622823

POWERGRID

8. Seema Gupta COO (CTU-Plg) [email protected] 9810281063

9. Subir Sen ED (STF-Smartgrid) [email protected] 9650293185

10. Ashok Pal GM (CTU-Plg) [email protected] 9910378105

11. Dilip Rozekar AGM (CTU-Plg) [email protected] 9910378106

12. Ramchandra DGM (CTU-Plg) [email protected] 9910378128

13. Kashish Bhambhani Ch. Manager (STF-Smartgrid) [email protected] 9971399117

14. Anil Kumar Meena Ch. Manager (CTU-Plg) [email protected] 9971399120

15. Bhaskar Wagh Sr. Engineer (CTU- Plg) [email protected] 9560890352

16. Ajay Dahiya Sr. Engineer (CTU-Plg) [email protected] 7042499403

17. Pratyush Singh Engineer (CTU-Plg) [email protected] 8826094863

18. Chinmay Sharma Engineer (STF-Smartgrid) [email protected] 8826094869

POSOCO

19. P Mukhopadhyay GM (WRLDC) [email protected] 9869438073

20. S R Narsimhan Addl.GM (NLDC) [email protected] 9971117022

21. Pushpa Seshadri Chief Manager (WRLDC) [email protected] 9869404482

MSETCL

22. R. H. Salpute SE (STU) [email protected] 9930128535

23. N. R. Sonkavday SE (STU) [email protected] 9987783924

GETCO

24. K. H. Rathod SE (STU) [email protected] 9925212250

25. Dipak H Patel DE (STU) [email protected] 9925213273

26. S. K. Nair DE (STU) [email protected] 9925208313

MPPTCL

27. R S Shrivastava CE (Planning & Design) [email protected] 9425805010

28. M M Dhoke SE (PSS) [email protected] 9425805237

CSPTCL

29. I. N. Kaithwas CE [email protected] 9425228078

30. D. K. Chawda SE (C&P) [email protected] 9425202572

NTPC Ltd.

31. Subhash Thakur Addl.GM (PE-E) [email protected] 9650991067

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S. No. Name Designation E-mail Address

Contact No.

32. Vinod Kumar Jain DGM [email protected] 9650991726

33. Rohit Ladha Dy. Manager [email protected] 9650998695

DB Power Chhattisgarh Ltd.

34. Himanshu Sharma AGM [email protected] 9818325495

MB Power M.P. Ltd

35. Abhishek Gupta AGM [email protected] 9818218078

36. V. Mittal Advisor (PS) [email protected] 9818716669

KSK Mahanadi Power Corp. Ltd.

37. C. Narasimha Manager [email protected] 9959444903

Adani Power Ltd.

38. Abhishek Kaustubh Manager [email protected] 9560600503

39. Narendra Kr. Ojha Asst. Manager [email protected] 9979847639

40. Rakesh Shah AVP – BD [email protected] 9099991388

Sun Edison - SEI Sunshine Power Pvt. Ltd.

41. Kumar Vipul Manager [email protected] 9873122743

42. Ved Tiwari Manager [email protected] 8870475451

Suzlon Energy

43. S. Karthikeyan DGM (PE) [email protected] 9840300625

Ostro Kutch Wind Pvt. Ltd.

44. Rishi Srivastava BD (DM) [email protected] 9810798646

45. Pratik Poddar Head (PD) [email protected] 9810200736

46. K. A. Vishwanath Head (PM) [email protected] 9911917083

Srijan Energy System Private Limited

47. Rakesh Rathore AVP [email protected] 7738091123

Noida Power Co. Ltd.

48. Sanket Srivastava Sr. Manager [email protected] 9718804966

Gujarat Power Corporation Limited (GPCL)

49. P. H. Rana Director [email protected] 9874200603

50. Rajendra CPO [email protected] 9973407405

Renew Power Ventures Pvt. Ltd.

51. Rakesh Garg AVP [email protected] 9711486060

52. S. Vinod GM [email protected] 9910391155

Maruti Clean Coal & Power Ltd

53. H.M. Jain Advisor [email protected] 9953150412

TRN Energy Ltd.

54. H.M. Jain Advisor [email protected] 9953150412

RKM Power Pvt. Ltd.

55. T. Rajesh Kumar Manager [email protected] 8435000779













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