Appendix 1 Interconnection Request
INTERCONNECTION REQUEST
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submissions.
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paper clips or other forms of binding. Thank You!
1.
The undersigned Interconnection Customer submits this request to interconnect its Generating Facility with the
CAISO Controlled Grid pursuant to the CAISO Tariff (check only one):
Fast Track Process.
Independent Study Process.
Queue Cluster Process.
Annual Full Capacity Deliverability Option pursuant to GIDAP Section 9.2.
(Required fields: 3, 4a Project name including Q#, 4e, 8, and 9 only.)
Deliverability from Non-Participating TOs pursuant to GIDAP Section 9.4.
2.
This Interconnection Request is for (check only one):
A proposed new Generating Facility.
An increase in the generating capacity or a Material Modification to an existing Generating Facility.
3.
Requested Deliverability Status is for (check only one):
Full Capacity (For Independent Study Process and Queue Cluster Process only)
(Note – Deliverability analysis for Independent Study Process is conducted with the next annual
Cluster Study – See GIDAP Section 4.6)
Partial Deliverability for
% of electrical output
(for Independent Study Process and Queue Cluster Process ONLY)
Energy Only
Comments:
4.
The Interconnection Customer provides the following information:
a.
Address or location, including the county, of the proposed new Generating Facility site or, in the case of
an existing Generating Facility, the name and specific location, including the county, of the existing
Generating Facility;
Project Name Features Not Allowed:
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Project Name:
Queue #:
Company names or types (i.e., LLC)
Duplications
MW values
More than two digits
Roman numerals
•
•
•
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Special Characters
Abbreviations similar to those used by CAISO
Use of the word “Phase” or “Expansion”
“License plate” looking configurations
(Only for existing projects requesting Annual Deliverability Assessment in item 1.)
Project Location:
Street Address:
City:
County:
State:
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GPS Coordinates (decimal format):
Latitude:
b.
Longitude:
Provide the following project megawatt values.
- The MW values must match Attachment A Items 2A thru 2E
- If project is an increase to an existing project, provide values based on the MW increase only.
Total Generating Facility Gross Output:
MW
Generating Facility Auxiliary Load:
MW
Maximum Net Megawatt Electrical Output:
MW* OR Net Megawatt increase:
Total Generating Facility Output less Generating Facility Auxiliary Load
*This is for a proposed new Generating Facility
Anticipated losses between the Generating Facility and POI:
Desired net MW at POI
MW**
**This is for an increase or Material Modification to
an existing Generating Facility
MW
MW
Maximum Net Megawatt Electrical Output less Anticipated Losses
This MW value is the basis for delineation between large (>20 MW) and small projects (≤20 MW), and the pro rata basis for cost
allocations of Reliability Network Upgrades (RNUs) except short circuit related RNUs in the Cluster Phase I and Phase II
interconnection studies. This is the value that will appear in the ISO Generation Interconnection Queue Report. Your TP
Deliverability Allocations will not be able to exceed this value.
c.
Type of project (i.e., gas turbine, hydro, wind, etc.) and general description of the equipment configuration
(if more than one type is chosen include gross MW for each).
- If project is an increase to an existing project, provide values based on the MW increase only.
Cogeneration
Select Fuel Type
(MW)
Combined Cycle
Select Fuel Type
(MW)
Fuel Cell
Select Fuel Type
(MW)
Gas Turbine
(MW)
Hydro
(MW)
Photovoltaic
(MW)
Reciprocating Engine
Select Fuel Type
Solar Thermal
Steam Turbine
(MW)
Select Fuel Type
If more than one:
Select Fuel Type
Wind Turbine
Storage
(MW)
(MW)
(MW)
(MW)
Select Fuel Type
(MW)
Describe the source of charging (transmission grid, distribution grid, on-site generator etc.):
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Total Storage Capability:
(MWh)
Charge/Discharge Cycle Efficiency:
(%)
Rated Storage Discharging Power
(MW)
Discharge Duration under Rated Power
(hours)
Maximum Storage Discharging Power
(MW)
Discharge Duration under Maximum Power
(hours)
Rated Storage Charging Power
(MW)
Charge Duration under Rated Power
(hours)
Maximum Storage Charging Power
(MW)
Charge Duration under Maximum Power
(hours)
Other (please describe):
Generator Type:
Storage projects – Include
information in the provided
fields.
(MW)
Fuel Type:
Comments:
General description of the equipment configuration (e.g. number, size, type, etc):
If project is an increase to an existing project, describe the entire facilities here
d.
Proposed In-Service Date (first date transmission is needed to the facility), Trial Operation
Commencement date and Commercial Operation Date in MM/DD/YYYY format and term of service
(dates must be sequential, proposed Commercial Operation Date may not be more than seven (7)
years from date of application):
(MM/DD/YYYY)
Proposed In-Service Date:
Proposed Trial Operation Commencement Date:
Proposed Commercial Operation Date:
Proposed Term of Service (years):
e.
Name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the Interconnection Customer’s contact person
(primary person who will be contacted);
First Name:
Last Name:
Title:
Company Name:
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City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Email Address:
f.
Approximate location of the proposed Point of Interconnection (i.e., specify transmission facility
interconnection point name, voltage level, and the location of interconnection);
Substation or Transmission Line Name:
g.
Voltage Level:
kV
Interconnection Customer data (set forth in Attachment A)
The Interconnection Customer shall provide to the CAISO the technical data called for in GIDAP
Appendix 1, Attachment A.
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One (1) hard copy is required for non-electronic submissions.
5.
Applicable deposit amount made payable to California ISO. Send check or wire funds to CAISO (see section 7
for details) along with the:
Study Deposit for Cluster and ISP
a.
Interconnection Request for processing.
projects if $150,000 regardless of
b.
Attachment A (Interconnection Request Generating Facility Data).
MW size.
6.
Evidence of Site Exclusivity as specified in the GIDAP and name(s), address(es) and contact information of site
owner(s) (check one):
Is attached to this Interconnection Request
Deposit in lieu of Site Exclusivity via check or Fed Wire, Site Exclusivity will be provided at a later date in
accordance with this GIDAP Deposit in Lieu of Site Exclusivity = $250,000for projects greater than 20 MW, $100,000 for projects equal to or less than 20 MW.
ISP and FT projects must submit valid documents.
7.
This Interconnection Request shall be submitted to the CAISO via RIMS 5 or sent to the representative indicated
below.
California ISO
Attn: Grid Assets
P.O. Box 639014
Folsom, CA 95763-9014
Deposit can be made via Fed Wire transfer or check –
ACH is not accepted. Please be sure and reference the project name in the notes area of wire transfer or check for easy matching. Wiring information: Wells Fargo Bank (LGIP) ABA 121000248 Acct 4122041825 Federal Tax ID # 94‐3274043 CAISO is a Corporation. Funds must be received no later than close of cluster window for cluster projects. OR
Overnight address:
California ISO
Attn: Grid Assets
250 Outcropping Way
Folsom, CA 95630
8.
Representative of the Interconnection Customer to contact:
[To be completed by the Interconnection Customer]
First Name:
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Title:
Company Name:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Email Address:
9.
This Interconnection Request is submitted by:
Legal name of the Interconnection Customer:
(Punctuation and spelling of Legal name must match Secretary of State document exactly)
State of Origin for Secretary of State Document:
Name of Parent Company (if applicable):
By executing this Interconnection Request, Interconnection Customer hereby consents to
CAISO’s disclosure of its confidential information during the evaluation of this request to those
Affected Systems who have entered into an appropriate non-disclosure agreement with CAISO
and pursuant to Appendix DD of the CAISO Tariff, including Sections 3.7 and 15.1.2.
Your electronic signature below indicates your agreement with the following statement: By typing
my name in the following line and clicking on the submission box below, the Interconnection
Customer identified above certifies that the information contained in this Interconnection Request
is true and correct to the best of its knowledge.
By (original signature if submitting hard copy):
First Name:
Last Name:
Title:
Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
Effective 03/21/2016 Copyright 2016 California ISO Project Name:
Attachment A Generating Facility Data
to GIDAP Appendix 1
Interconnection Request
GENERATING FACILITY DATA
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ELECTRONICALLY VIA RIMS 5
Provide one (1) copy of this completed form pursuant to Section 7 of GIDAP Appendix 1 for nonelectronic submissions.
1.
Provide one set of original prints (no larger than 11" x 17") or soft copy on cd/flashdrive of
the following:
A.
Site drawing to scale, showing generator location and Point of Interconnection with the
CAISO Controlled Grid.
B.
Single-line diagram showing applicable equipment such as generating units, step-up
transformers, auxiliary transformers, switches/disconnects of the proposed
interconnection, including the required protection devices and circuit breakers. For wind
and photovoltaic generator plants, the one line diagram should include the distribution
lines connecting the various groups of generating units, the generator capacitor banks,
the step up transformers, the distribution lines, and the substation transformers and
capacitor banks at the Point of Interconnection with the CAISO Controlled Grid.
2. Generating Facility Information
- Values in A thru E below must match values in Appendix 1 Item 4b
- If project is an increase to an existing project, provide values based on the MW
increase only.
- A should be less than or equal to total rated output (G multiplied by H)
- C must be equal to A minus B
- D must match the losses calculated with the .epc power flow model. If project is an
increase to an existing project, provide the incremental losses.
- E must be equal to C minus D
A.
Total Generating Facility gross output
MW
B.
Generating Facility Auxiliary Load
MW
C.
Project net capacity at Generating Facility (A-B)
MW
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Anticipated Losses between the Generating Facility and POI
(losses at maximum output as defined by the power flow model in
.epc file)
MW
E.
Desired net output at POI (must match MW value derived from
power flow model in .epc file) (C-D)
MW
F.
Standby Load when Generating Facility is off-line
MW
G.
Number of Generating Units
Please repeat the following items for each type of generator:
3.
H.
Individual generator rated output (MW for each unit)
I.
Manufacturer
J.
Year Manufactured
K.
Nominal Terminal Voltage
kV
L.
Rated Power Factor
%
M.
Type
Choose an item.
N.
Phase
Choose an item.
O.
Connection
Choose an item.
P.
Generator Voltage Regulation Range (+/-)
Q.
Generator Power Factor Regulation Range
R.
For combined cycle plants, specify the plant net output capacity for
an outage of the steam turbine or an outage of a single combustion
turbine
Synchronous Generator – General Information:
(Please repeat the following for each generator model)
MW
%
MW
This section not required for inverter based generators
A.
Rated Generator speed
RPM
B.
Rated MVA
MVA
C.
Rated Generator Power Factor
D.
Generator Efficiency at Rated Load
E.
Moment of Inertia (including prime mover)
F.
Inertia Time Constant (on machine base) H
G.
SCR (Short-Circuit Ratio – the ratio of the field current required for
rated open-circuit voltage to the field current required for rated
short-circuit current
%
Sec
or
MJ/
MVA
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H.
Please attach generator reactive capability curves
I.
Rated Hydrogen Cooling Pressure (Steam Units only)
J.
Please attach a plot of generator terminal voltage versus field current that shows the air
gap line, the open-circuit saturation curve, and the saturation curve at full load and rated
power factor
Excitation System Information
(Please repeat the following for each generator model)
A.
psig
This section not required for inverter based generators
Indicate the Manufacturer and Type of excitation system used for
the generator. For exciter type, please choose from 1 to 9 below
or describe the specific excitation system.
Manufacturer:
Type:
(1) Rotating DC commutator exciter with continuously acting
regulator. The regulator power source is independent of
the generator terminal voltage and current.
(2) Rotating DC commentator exciter with continuously acting
regulator. The regulator power source is bus fed from the
generator terminal voltage.
(3) Rotating DC commutator exciter with non-continuously
acting regulator (i.e., regulator adjustments are made in
discrete increments).
(4) Rotating AC Alternator Exciter with non-controlled (diode)
rectifiers. The regulator power source is independent of
the generator terminal voltage and current (not bus-fed).
(5) Rotating AC Alternator Exciter with controlled (thyristor)
rectifiers. The regulator power source is fed from the
exciter output voltage.
(6) Rotating AC Alternator Exciter with controlled (thyristor)
rectifiers.
(7) Static Exciter with controlled (thyristor) rectifiers. The
regulator power source is bus-fed from the generator
terminal voltage.
(8) Static Exciter with controlled (thyristor) rectifiers. The
regulator power source is bus-fed from a combination of
generator terminal voltage and current (compound-source
controlled rectifiers system.
(9) Other (specify):
B.
Attach a copy of the block diagram of the excitation system from its instruction manual
C.
Excitation system response ratio
D.
Full load rated exciter output voltage
E.
Maximum exciter output voltage (ceiling voltage)
ASA
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5.
This section not required for inverter based generators
Power System Stabilizer Information
(Please repeat the following for each generator model. All new generators are required to install
PSS unless an exemption has been obtained from WECC. Such an exemption can be obtained
for units that do not have suitable excitation systems.)
A.
Manufacturer
B.
Is the PSS digital or analog:
Choose an item.
C.
Note the input signal source for the PSS
Choose an item.
D.
Please attach a copy of a block diagram of the PSS from the PSS Instruction Manual and the
correspondence between dial settings and the time constants or PSS gain
Other comments regarding the PSS?
E.
6.
Other comments regarding the excitation system?
This section not required for inverter based generators
Turbine-Governor Information
(Please repeat the following for each generator model)
Please complete Part A for steam, gas or combined-cycle turbines, Part B for hydro turbines, and
Part C for both.
A.
Steam, gas or combined-cycle turbines:
(1) Choose type of unit
Choose an item.
(2) If steam or combined-cycle, does the turbine system have a
reheat process (i.e., both high and low pressure turbines)?
Choose an item.
(3) If steam with reheat process, or if combined-cycle, indicate the
percent of full load power produced by each turbine:
B.
Low pressure turbine or gas turbine
%
High pressure turbine or steam turbine
%
Hydro turbines:
(1) Turbine efficiency at rated load
%
(2) Length of penstock
ft
(3) Average cross-sectional area of the penstock
ft2
(4) Typical maximum head (vertical distance from the bottom of the
penstock, at the gate, to the water level)
ft
(5) Water supply
Choose an item.
ft3/sec
(6) Water flow rate at the typical maximum head
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(7) Average energy rate
kWhrs/
acre-ft
(8) Estimated yearly energy production
kW-hrs
Complete this section for each machine, independent of the turbine type
(1) Turbine manufacturer
(2) Maximum turbine power output
MW
(3) Minimum turbine power output (while on line)
MW
(4) Governor information
a. Droop setting (speed regulation)
b. Is the governor mechanical-hydraulic or electrohydraulic (electro-hydraulic governors have an
electronic speed sensor and transducer)
Choose an item.
c.
7.
Other comments regarding the turbine governor system
Induction Generator Data:
This section not required for inverter based generators
A.
Rated Generator Power Factor at rated load
B.
Moment of Inertia (including prime mover)
C.
Do you wish reclose blocking?
Choose an item.
Note: Sufficient capacitance may be on the line now, or in
the future, and the generator may self-excite unexpectedly.
7a.
Wind Generators
Number of generators to be interconnected pursuant to this Interconnection Request:
Single Phase
Average Site Elevation:
Three Phase
Field Volts
Field Amperes
MW
Motoring Power
Neutral Grounding Resistor (if applicable)
I22t of K (Heating Time Constant)
Rotor Resistance
Stator Resistance
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Rotor Reactance
Magnetized Reactance
Short Circuit Reactance
Exciting Current
Temperature Rise
Frame Size
Design Letter
Reactive Power Required (No Load)
VARS
Reactive Power Required (Full Load)
VARS
Total Rotating Inertia
H:
Per Unit on 100 MVA Base
Note: A completed General Electric Company Power Systems Load Flow (PSLF) data sheet must
be supplied with the Interconnection Request. If other data sheets are more appropriate to the
proposed device then they shall be provided and discussed at the Scoping Meeting.
8.
This section not required for inverter based generators
Generator Short Circuit Data (Synchronous Generator)
For each generator model, provide the following reactances expressed in p.u. on the generator
base:
X"1 – positive sequence subtransient reactance (saturated)
p.u**
X"1 – positive sequence subtransient reactance (unsaturated)
p.u**
X2 – negative sequence reactance
p.u**
X0 – zero sequence reactance
Generator Grounding (select 1 for each model):
A.
B.
C.
9.
Solidly grounded
Grounded through an impedance
(Impedance value in p.u on generator base R:
p.u. X:
p.u.)
Ungrounded
Step-Up Transformer Data
For each step-up transformer, fill out the data form provided in Table 1.
10.
Interconnection Facilities Line Data
Effective 03/21/2016 Copyright 2016 California ISO There is no need to provide data for new lines that are to be planned by the Participating TO.
However, for transmission lines that are to be planned by the generation developer, please
provide the following information:
Nominal Voltage
kV
Line Length
miles
Enter the name of the substation/switchyard where the
line is terminated
Line Termination Points
Conductor Type
Conductor Size
If bundled:
Number per phase
in.
Bundle spacing
Phase Configuration:
Vertical
Horizontal
Phase Spacing:
A-B
ft.
B-C
ft.
C-A
ft.
Distance of lowest conductor to Ground
at full load and 40 C
Ground Wire:
ft.
Type
Size
Distance to Ground
ft.
Attach Tower Configuration Diagram
This is required. Attach the diagram in a separate file.
Summer line ratings in amperes:
Normal
Amps
Emergency
Amps
Winter line ratings in amperes:
Normal
Amps
Emergency
Amps
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p.u.** (for entire line length)
Positive Sequence Reactance (X)
p.u.** (for entire line length
Zero Sequence Resistance (R0)
p.u.** (for entire line length)
Zero Reactance (X0)
p.u.** (for entire line length)
Line Charging (B)
p.u.**
** On 100-MVA and nominal line voltage (kV) Base
10a.
For generators with a collector system, provide collector System Equivalence Impedance
Data
Provide values for each equivalence collector circuit at all voltage levels.
Nominal Voltage
Summer line ratings in amperes:
Normal
Amps
Emergency
Amps
Positive Sequence Resistance (R1)
p.u.** (for entire line length of each
collector circuit)
Positive Sequence Reactance (X1)
p.u.** (for entire line length of each
collector circuit)
Zero Sequence Resistance (R0)
p.u.** (for entire line length of each
collector circuit)
Zero Reactance (X0)
p.u.** (for entire line length of each
collector circuit)
Line Charging (B)
p.u.** (for entire line length of each
collector circuit)
** On 100-MVA and nominal line voltage (kV) Base
11.
Inverter-Based Machines
Number of inverters to be interconnected pursuant to this
Interconnection Request
Cumulative short circuit current from all inverters
Please repeat the following for each inverter model
Inverter manufacturer, model name, number, and version
Nominal Inverter AC output voltage
List of adjustable set points for the protective equipment or software
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Start-up requirements
Maximum design fault contribution current (with LVRT enabled):
Isc max current during fault detection
Duration of Isc max
Isc max after fault detection
llv max current for low voltage ride through (LVRT)
Duration of llv max
Note: A completed General Electric Company Power Systems Load flow (PSLF) data sheet must
be supplied with the Interconnection Request. If other data sheets are more appropriate to the
proposed device then they shall be provided and discussed at the Scoping Meeting.
11a.
Voltage/Power Factor Control
Provide a general description of the voltage/power factor control mechanism that will be
implemented. Include a) a list of all devices that will be providing voltage/reactive support,
and b) information regarding their operation and control. These devices should be
modeled accordingly in the load flow/dynamic models described in section 12.
12.
Load Flow and Dynamic Models (to be provided via upload for electronic submission, or on
DVD, CD, or USB Flash Drive):
Provide load flow model for the generating plant and its interconnection facilities in GE PSLF
*.epc format, including new buses, generators, transformers, interconnection facilities. One copy
of this data should be provided via upload for electronic submission, or on DVD, CD, or USB flash
drive media. An equivalent model is required for the plant with generation collector systems. This data
should reflect the technical data provided in this Attachment A.
For each generator, governor, exciter and power system stabilizer, select the appropriate dynamic model
from the General Electric PSLF Program Manual and provide the required input data. For inverter based
generating facilities, select the appropriate generator and control models from the General Electric PSLF
Program Manual and provide the required input data. Provide a completed *.dyd file that contains the
information specified in this section. One copy of this data should be provided via upload for
electronic submission, or on DVD, CD, or USB flash drive media. (Include in the .dyd lhvrt and lhfrt
models for inverter based generators. Make sure lhvrt and lhfrt setting are compliant with NERC
reliability standard PRC-024.)
If you require assistance in developing the models, we suggest you contact General Electric. Accurate
models are important to obtain accurate study results. Costs associated with any changes in facility
requirements that are due to differences between model data provided by the generation developer and
the actual generator test data, may be the responsibility of the generation developer.
Effective 03/21/2016 Copyright 2016 California ISO For information regarding GE PSLF and its model library, please send an email to pslf-caiso@ge.com
Effective 03/21/2016 Copyright 2016 California ISO TABLE 1
TRANSFORMER DATA
(Provide for each level of transformation)
UNIT
NUMBER OF TRANSFORMERS
RATING
PHASE
H Winding
X Winding
Y Winding
H-X
H-Y
X-Y
H
X
Y
Rated MVA
Connection (Delta, Wye, Gnd.)
Cooling Type (OA,OA/FA, etc)
Temperature Rise Rating
Rated Voltage
BIL
Available Taps (% of rating)
Load Tap Changer? (Y or N)
Tap Settings
IMPEDANCE
Percent
MVA Base
Tested Taps
WINDING RESISTANCE
X/R Ratio
CURRENT TRANSFORMER RATIOS
H
Percent exciting current at:
X
Y
100% Voltage
N
110% Voltage
Supply copy of nameplate and manufacture’s test report when available
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