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This TNB Renewable Energy Handbook provides basic information on renewable energy development in line with
the commencement of Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme in Malaysia.
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Acknowledgement
The completion of TNB Renewable Energy Handbook could
not have been accomplished without the support of the
management of TNB Distribution Division.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Tuan Hj.
Abu Bakar bin Ismail, Dr. Ahmad Jaafar bin Abdul Hamid, Tuan
Hj. Khairadi Azhan bin Che Rais, Puan Safinaz binti Borhan, Dr
Amissa binti Mohd Shaidi Arifin, Puan Siti Rohayu binti Md Ali,
Puan Norhazila binti Mohammad Hussin, En Azlan bin Nazari
and Ir. Kartina binti Hasim for their commitment and hard
work towards successful completion of this handbook. The
project team would also like to thank the Sustainable Energy
Development Section Team, who are directly and indirectly
involved in the development of this handbook.
We sincerely appreciate the inspiration, critical advice and
guidance from the UNITEN Team comprising Professor Zainal
Ariffin bin Ahmad, Dr. Rusinah binti Siron, Dr Zuraidah binti
Ali, En. Sharul Azim bin Sharudin without which this handbook
would not have been possible.
Lastly, thanks to all whose names are not mentioned above for
their valuable contributions and ideas in preparing the contents
of this handbook.
Best regards,
Ir. Kamaliah binti Abdul Kadir
Senior General Manager (Customer Service)
Distribution Division, TNB
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FOReWORD
TNB Renewable Energy Handbook is introduced by Distribution
Division, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) to provide basic
information on renewable energy development in line with the
commencement of Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme in Malaysia.
This handbook is designed and compiled to assist any renewable
energy developers and/or Feed-in Approval Holder (FiAH) in
understanding the processes, procedures and requirements that
TNB has practised in accordance with Utility Prudent Practices.
TNB is committed to strive for excellence in giving our best
effort to support the Malaysian Government in becoming the
role model in renewable energy development in the region, also
globally.
Our special thanks and appreciation to the Ministry of Energy,
Green Technology and Water of Malaysia, Sustainable Energy
Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia, Energy Commission
Malaysia and all stakeholders for their support and collaboration
with Tenaga Nasional Berhad in all aspects especially in
renewable energy development.
Best regards,
Datuk Ir. Baharin Din
Vice President
Distribution Division, TNB
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CONTENT
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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FOReWORD ii
ABBREVIATIONS & TERMINOLOGIESiv - v
OVERVIEW & INTRODUCTION1 - 8
MALAYSIAN NATIONAL RE POLICY AND ACTION PLAN 2010
THE FEED-IN TARIFF MECHANISM RENEWABLE ENERGY (RE) TECHNOLOGIES
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INTRODUCTION
TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY STUDY APPLICATION FOR FEED-IN APPROVAL FROM SEDA MALAYSIA
RENEWABLE ENERGY POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT (REPPA)
REVENUE METER PROCUREMENT
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION METER READING AND PAYMENT PROCESS
REFERENCES
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APPENDIXES 27
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: FiT Rates and Annual Degression
Table 2: RE Capacity Targets (MW)
Table 3: Scope of Technical Feasibility Study
Table 4: Categories of Report for CCC Application
Table 5: Types of Application Forms for PSS
Table 6: Meter & LVCT Requirement for RE
Table 7: Categories of Competent Person
Table 8: NC Stages
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ABBREVIATIONS
BMA
Borang Maklumat Awal Perjangkaan Besar (Large Power Metering Initial form)
CCC
Connection Confirmation Check
COD
Commercial Operation Date
DL
Distribution Licensee
EC
Energy Commission of Malaysia
eCIBS
Enhanced Customer Information Billing System TNB
EFB
Empty Fruit Bunch
ESA 1990
Electricity Supply Act 1990 and its Regulation(s)
ESAH
TNB Electricity Supply Application Handbook (latest edition)
FiA
Feed-in Approval
FiAH
Feed-in Approval Holder
FiT
Feed-in Tariff
FiTCD
Feed-in Tariff Commencement Date
IOD
Initial Operation Date
IOM
Interconnection Operational Manual
KeTTHA
Ministry of Energy, Green Technology & Water
kW
Kilowatt of power generation
kWh
Kilowatt-hour
kWp
Kilowatt Peak (for solar photovoltaic only)
KWTBB
Kumpulan Wang Tenaga Boleh Baharu (Renewable Energy Fund)
LV
Low Voltage (operation of equipment at a voltage less than 1000V or 1kV)
LVCT
Low Voltage Current Transformer
MSW
Municipal Solid Waste
MV
Medium Voltage (operation of equipment at a voltage more than 1000V or 1kV but not
exceeding 50kV)
MW
Megawatt of Power Generation
MWp
Megawatt Peak (for solar photovoltaic only)
NUR Distribution
Northern Utility Resources Distribution Sdn Bhd
POME
Palm Oil Mill Effluent
PSS
RE
Power System Study
Renewable Energy
RE Act 2011
Renewable Energy Act 2011 & its Rules
REPPA
Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement
RJO
Rechargeable Job Order
SEDA
Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia
SEDS
Sustainable Energy Development Section TNB
Solar PV
Solar Photovoltaic
SP
Service Provider for solar photovoltaic installation
T&C
Testing & Commissioning
TNB
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
VCB
Vacuum Circuit Breaker
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TERMINOLOGIES
Declared Annual
Availability (DAA)
Annual quantity (in MWh) of renewable energy to be generated by the renewable
energy installation (in MWh) for each year during the term as set out in Feed-in
Approval.
Degression Rate
The reduction of the FiT rates introduced by SEDA Malaysia on annual basis or
when the current situation warrants it
Differential Cost (DF)
The remaining amount after DC is deducted from FiT rate
DF = (FiT – DC)
Displaced Cost (DC)
The average cost of generating and supplying one kilowatt hour of electricity
from resources other than the renewable resources through the supply line up to
the point of interconnection with the renewable energy installation.
Distribution Licensee
(DL)
The holder of a licence to distribute energy issued by the Energy Commission
under section 9 of the Electricity Supply Act 1990.
Feed-in Approval Holder
(FiAH)
A person who holds feed-in approval issued by SEDA Malaysia.
Feed-in Tariff (FiT)
Special tariff payable to feed-in approval holders in consideration for renewable
energy generated and sold to a DL.
Feed-in Tariff
Commencement Date
(FiTCD)
In relation to the FiAH, this refers to the date on which the renewable energy
installation first generates renewable energy for commercial sales pursuant to
the renewable energy power purchase agreement which has become effective in
accordance with section 12.
Financing Documents
Loan arrangements, security agreements and any other documents relating to
the financing or refinancing and security arrangement for the development,
construction and installation of the renewable energy installation and associated
facilities which have been or are to be entered into by the FiAH.
Financing Parties
The persons providing financing or refinancing to the FiAH for the development,
construction and installation of the renewable energy installation and associated
facilities.
Grid Parity
Time when the feed-in tariff rate that is applicable to any renewable energy
installation is equal to or cheaper than the displaced cost.
Indigenous Resources
Renewable resources shall be obtained from within Malaysia and are not
imported from neighbouring countries.
Initial Operation Date
(IOD)
In relation to a FiAH, the date on which its renewable energy installation first
delivers renewable energy to the distribution licensee’s network for testing
purposes.
Maximum Metered
Renewable Energy
The quantity (in MWh) of Meter Renewable Energy equivalent to 110% of the
DAA of the applicable year.
Renewable Energy
Electricity that is generated or produced from renewable resources.
TNB Vendor
The unique registration number given to any FiAH for payment to be made by
TNB.
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OVERVIEW & INTRODUCTION
Malaysian National RE
Policy and Action Plan
2010
Renewable Energy (RE), as set out in the first column
of the Schedule of the RE Act 2011, refers to electricity
generated from recurring and non-depleting
indigenous resources or technology. The Ministry of
Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA) is the
policy maker that is responsible to formulate strategies
and undertake planning for electricity supply in the
country under the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI)
development which is guided by:
· The National Energy Policy (1979)
· The 4-Fuel Diversification Policy (1981)
· The 5-Fuel Policy (2001)
· National Renewable Energy Policy and Action Plan
(NREPAP)
Five Strategic Thrusts
5 strategic thrusts have been identified to achieve the
5 objectives:
Thrust 1: Introduce an appropriate regulatory
framework
Thrust 2: Create conducive business environment for
RE
Thrust 3: Intensify human capital development
Thrust 4: Enhance RE research and development
Thrust 5: Increase public and stakeholder awareness &
RE policy advocacy
Thrust 1 forms the foundation for the remaining
strategic thrusts. It involves the enactment of
the Renewable Energy Act which mandates the
implementation of the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) mechanism.
The National RE Policy and Action Plan (NREPAP) is the
basis towards a more aggressive renewable energy
deployment in the country.
The Policy Vision
NREPAP aims to enhance utilization of indigenous
renewable energy resources to contribute towards
national electricity supply security and sustainable
socio-economic development.
The Objectives
NREPAP is set to accomplish the following objectives:
i. To increase RE contribution in the national power
generation mix
ii. To facilitate the growth of the RE industry
iii. To ensure reasonable RE generation costs
iv. To conserve the environment for future generation
v. To enhance awareness on the role and importance
of RE
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The Feed-in Tariff (FiT) mechanism
The Renewable Energy (RE) Act 2011, approved by the Government of Malaysia in April 2011 was enforced on 1st
December 2011. It comprises 9 Parts and 65 Clauses. It provides for the establishment and implementation of a
special tariff system to catalyze the generation of renewable energy and to outline provisions for:
i. FiT mechanism and its implementation
ii. Establishment of the RE Fund
iii. Appointment of SEDA Malaysia as the implementing agency for the FiT mechanism
The FiT is a mechanism that allows electricity produced from indigenous resources to be sold to power utilities at
a fixed premium price for a specific duration.
The Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia is given the responsibility to promote widespread
deployment of RE resources via the FiT mechanism authorized by the government. The FiT mechanism is managed
and administered by SEDA Malaysia.
TNB assumes the role of the Distribution Licensee (DL) which is responsible to facilitate RE project applications
in terms of connection availability, connectivity, contract binding, testing and commissioning, payment to FiAHs,
and to act as a collection agent for the RE Fund.
The role of Energy Commission is to approve and issue the Generation License to RE producers generating more
than 72kW.
The overall FiT mechanism of its administration is illustrated in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Feed-in Tariff (FiT) Mechanism in Malaysia
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Features of the Feed-in Tariff (FiT)
The FiT rates are categorized by RE technologies, installed capacities and bonus FiT rates. The FiT rates for some
RE technologies will decline each year according to their respective degression rates.
Degression rate is the reduction of the FiT rates introduced by SEDA Malaysia on annual basis or when the current
situation warrants it.
Table 1 below illustrates the FiT duration, FiT rate range and annual degression by technologies since year 2012.
FiT Duration
Range of FiT Rates
(RM/kWh)
Annual
Degression
Biomass
16
0.27 - 0.35
0.5%
Biogas
16
0.28 - 0.35
0.5%
Solid Waste & Sewage
16
0.37 - 0.45
1.8%
Mini hydro
21
0.23 - 0.24
0%
Solar PV & PP
21
0.85 - 1.78
8%
Technology
Table 1: FiT Rates and Annual Degression (subject to changes by SEDA Malaysia)
The detailed current FiT rates and quota for each RE technology can be accessed via SEDA Malaysia website.
Key Success Factors for the Feed-in Tariff (FiT)
The success of the FiT in Malaysia shall depend on several key success factors as guaranteed by the RE Act 2011:
i. Access to the grid is guaranteed – Distribution Licensees are legally obliged to accept all electricity generated
by RE private producers
ii. Approval procedures are streamlined and clear
iii. FiT rates are:
• High enough to produce return of investment and reasonable profit
• Fixed for a period to give certainty and to provide a clear investment environment
• Adequate degression to promote cost reduction to achieve grid parity (the time at which the FiT rate
applicable to renewable energy installation is equal to or cheaper than the displaced cost)
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Renewable Energy (RE) Targets for Malaysia
Renewable energy development in Malaysia has been mentioned in several Malaysia Plans. Table 2 illustrates the
targets set by the Government for RE development in Malaysia.
Year
Biogas
Biomass
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2025
2030
20
35
50
75
100
125
155
185
215
240
350
410
110
150
200
260
330
410
500
600
700
800
1,190
1,340
Solid
Waste
20
50
90
140
200
240
280
310
340
360
380
390
Small
Hydro
60
110
170
230
290
350
400
440
470
490
490
490
Solar PV
TOTAL
9
20
33
48
65
84
105
129
157
190
455
1,370
219
365
543
753
985
1,209
1,440
1,664
1,882
2,080
2,865
4,000
Table 2: RE Capacity Targets (MW)
Funding for Feed-in Tariff (FiT)
The RE Fund was established in April 2011 in line with the Renewable Energy Act which is set to support the
national renewable energy development.
The Government imposed a 1% charge on each consumer electricity bill for the Renewable Energy Fund (RE
Fund), also known as Dana Kumpulan Wang Tenaga Boleh Baharu (KWTBB), made effective on 1st December
2011. However, starting from 1st January 2014, the charge has been increased from 1.0% to 1.6%. The percentage
imposed for RE Fund is subject to the approval by the Malaysian Government.
All electricity consumers will be imposed a fee of 1.6% on their electricity bills for the RE Fund except for residential
consumers that utilize electricity less than and including 300kWh. Figure 2 is a sample of TNB Bill showing the RE
Fund (KWTBB) amount charged.
The amount collected from electricity consumer bills will be remitted to SEDA Malaysia in accordance with
subsection 24 (1) of the RE Act 2011 in Paragraph 3 (1) which states that Distribution Licensee shall pay into the
RE Fund every month the equivalent of 1.6% of the electricity tariff levied and collected from electricity
consumers in Peninsular Malaysia.
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The calculation method of RE Fund (KWTBB) is as
follows:
Before 1st January 2014:
KWTBB = [(kWh + kW) - Discount] x 1.0%
1st January 2014 onwards:
KWTBB = [(kWh + kW) - Discount] x 1.6%
* Discounts – Only applicable for eligible category
of users such as houses of worship, schools, welfare
centers, mines, etc.
* GST applies to FiAHs that are registered with Royal
Malaysian Customs Department and TNB
Figure 2: The KWTBB on TNB Bill
Renewable Energy (RE) Technologies
Biogas
Biogas is defined as anaerobically digested (broken down by micro-organisms in the absence of oxygen) to
produce a flammable gas (primarily a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide) that can then be used for heat or
electricity generation. This method of energy generation is widely used in the agricultural sector.
Plants may vary in scale from small schemes treating waste from one farm to larger, more centralised facilities
that processes waste from several farms to industrial-scale plants designed to handle very large quantities of
farm slurry, sewage sludge and municipal solid waste.
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The process for landfill gas collection and utilization system as well as the biogas plant is shown in Figure 3 below:
LFG Collection System
Power Plant
Standby
Flare
Water Wash
Scrubber
Condenser
LFG Piping
Compressor
Moisture
Separator
Chiller
Electricity to Power Grid
Engine/Generator Sets
Figure 3: Process and Biogas Plant
Source: KUB-BERJAYA Energy Sdn. Bhd.
Biomass
Biomass refers to the energy locked within living or
recently living plant or animal matter. Biomass may
come in the form of logs, pellets or chips and is usually
burnt in a conventional boiler, a combined heat and
power unit or using more advanced thermal conversion
technologies to produce heat and/or make steam
that drives a turbine to produce electricity. Small or
community-scale biomass plants convert renewable
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biomass fuels to heat and electricity similar to the fossilfuels fired power plants. Typically, such plants comprise
of boiler, a flue and connecting pipework, turbine and
generator.
Figures 4 and Figure 5 show six types of sources of
biomass that generate energy for various applications
and biomass plant.
Agricultural
Crops & Residues
]]
Forestry
Crops & Residues
Sewage
BIOMASS
SOURCES
Industrial
Residues
Municipal
Solid Waste
Animal
Residues
Figure 4: Sources of Biomass
Figure 5: Biomass Plant
Source: Maju Intan Biomass Energy Sdn. Bhd.
The most common sources of biomass include:
1. Wood and waste wood: Wood is the most commonly used type of biomass. Since early days, wood
has been used for cooking and heating. At present,
this biomass material is still a major source of energy in a number of developing countries.
2. Leaves of plants: In densely planted places, lots of
leaves fall from the trees. These can be dried, powdered and converted into small pieces, which can be
used as biomass fuel to generate heat or electricity.
3. Agricultural waste: Waste materials obtained from
farms are a great source of biomass materials. Livestock waste can also be used to generate methane
gas.
4. Municipal solid waste (MSW): MSW, also called urban solid waste, is a type of waste that includes predominantly solid or semisolid household waste (domestic waste) and sometimes commercial wastes
that are collected by a municipality within a given
area. MSW does not include industrial hazardous
wastes.
5. Empty fruit bunch (EFB): One of the most significant by-products of the palm oil milling process is
the empty fruit bunch. Previously, palm oil mills
burned the empty fruit bunch and used the ash as
fertilizer. Now it is one of the main fuel sources in
biomass plant.
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Small Hydropower
Hydropower describes the energy harnessed from
falling or running water. A small, domestic-based
or community-scale hydropower scheme cannot
function without a water source with sufficient flow
to turn a turbine. A hydropower plant as shown in
Figure 6 typically comprises a hydroelectric generator
positioned in the watercourse, housing for the turbine,
transmission equipment as well as connecting pipework
to direct the flow of water. Small plants may generate
anything from a few hundred watts (domestic schemes)
to a maximum of 30MW (commercial schemes).
Figure 6 Mini Hydro Plant
Source: Amcorp Group Berhad
Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Solar power is energy from the sun that is converted
into thermal or electrical energy. Solar energy is the
cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source
available. Photovoltaic is a method of generating an
electric current by exposing semiconducting material
to light.
Solar Field
LT Panel
There are many types of solar PV panels with different
characteristics such as crystalline cells, thin film and
hybrid. Dozens of individual PV cells are interconnected
together to form a PV module. To achieve the desired
voltage and current, PV modules are wired in series
and made parallel into what is called a PV array. They
can be connected together to form both roof and
ground mounted arrays that may cover anything from
several to hundreds of square meters. Figure 7 shows
an example of a solar plant layout whereas Figure 8
depicts the connection of a solar installation to the LV
distribution grid.
Inverter
HT Panel
Power Transformer
Control &
Engineering
Room
Tranmission
Line
Figure 7: Example of Solar Plant Layout
Sun’s Light
Photocoltaic
Array
AC
Breaker
Panel
Power Lines
to Grid
Inverter
DC Current
AC Current
Figure 8: Grid-Tied Solar Electric System
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TNB RENEWABLE ENERGY PROCESSES
INTRODUCTION
This TNB Renewable Energy handbook provides information on processes, requirements and standards of
practice. The objective of this guideline is to elaborate on TNB standard practices and implementation processes
which cover the commercial and technical aspects. The general processes on RE application are as illustrated
below:
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TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY STUDY
General Requirement
Prior to the FiT application, the eligible RE producers are required to perform technical feasibility study. This study
is imposed to any eligible producers who plan to construct and commission renewable energy installation with a
generation capacity of more than 12kW. The study is categorized according to the generation capacity of the RE
installation which consists of CCC and PSS as depicted in Table 3.
The approved technologies under the current FiT scheme are solar PV, biogas, biomass and mini hydro. The eligible
RE producers are advised to conduct preliminary survey to identify the nearest existing TNB electrical network for
the interconnection.
Table 3 below illustrates the scope of technical feasibility study with reference to the generation capacity of the
proposed RE plant/installation.
Generation
capacity
≤12 KW
Type of Technical
Feasibility Study
No technical study
required
Duration of Study /
Process
Fee per Technical
Feasibility Study
Not applicable
Not applicable
Connection
>12 kW up to ≤
Confirmation
180 kW
Check (CCC)
30 days
RM 1000.00
>180 kW
up to ≤ 425 kW
Connection
Confirmation
Check (CCC)
30 days
RM 5000.00
>425 kW
up to ≤ 30 MW
(a) 30 days
For >425 kW up to and including 1 MW
(b) 40 days
For >1 MW up to and including 10 MW
Power System Study (c) 50 days
For >10 MW up to and including 30 MW
(PSS)
(d) 60 days
For >425 kW up to and including 1 MW
(housing development or individual
applications )
(a) RM 20,000.00
(b) RM 40,000.00
(c) RM 60,000.00
(d) RM 500.00
per installation
Table 3: Scope of Technical Feasibility Study
(Subject to Changes by SEDA Malaysia)
Source: RE Act 2011 (T&O)
Note:
1. An additional period of 10 days shall be granted to the DL if an insulation coordination study is deemed necessary and carried
out by the DL as part of the power system study.
2. An additional cost of:
a. Twenty thousand ringgit (RM20,000.00) shall be paid to the DL if an insulation coordination study is deemed necessary
and carried out by the DL as part of the power system study; and
b. Ten thousand ringgit (RM10,000.00) shall be paid to the DL for PV installation where a dynamic study to determine
voltage fluctuations is necessary and solar radiation data is provided by the FiAH.
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Connection Confirmation Check (CCC) Application
Connection Confirmation Check (CCC) is an assessment to determine the connection point of RE installation to
a low voltage distribution network. It is assessed in terms of the nearest connection point to the RE installation
and the feasibility of connection to the network.
The assessment is a prerequisite for RE installation with a generation capacity of more than 12kW up to and
including 425kW.
The overall Connection Confirmation Check Application (CCC) follows a systematic process as illustrated below:
station
1. The submission of a complete CCC application form (Appendix 1) must be accompanied by a cover letter from
the Service Provider/Electrical Consultant and a set of documents listed below:
»» Key, site and location plan (to include coordinates of RE plant) marked with the nearest proposed
connection point
»» Interconnection single line diagram
»» Solar PV schematic
»» Solar PV module data sheet
»» Inverter data sheet
»» A copy of electricity bill (for existing building)
»» Customer Master Data Form
»» CD (contains all above documents)
Note:
These forms are subject to change without prior notice, and the eligible RE Producer may reconfirm the latest version of the CCC
forms with SEDS.
2. Upon receipt of the complete CCC application, SEDS will check all the documents received to ensure compliance
with the TNB RE interconnection requirements. All drawings must be endorsed by a Professional Engineer or
Competent Person, whichever applicable.
3. A rechargeable job order (RJO) invoice as depicted in Appendix 2 for the CCC fee (subject to applicable
government tax) will be created and issued to the eligible RE producers once their CCC submission is completed.
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4. Payment of RJO can be made by cash or cheque at any Kedai Tenaga TNB and a copy of payment receipt must
be sent to SEDS as evidence of payment to initiate the study and for record purposes. Payment by cheque shall be
made to TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD.
5. Once the proof of payment has been received, SEDS will coordinate with the respective TNB station to perform
the technical study. TNB station shall coordinate with the eligible RE producer to do a site visit to determine the
interconnection point of the RE installation to the distribution network. Any cost incurred for the connection of
the RE installation to the distribution network shall be borne by the eligible RE producer. Hence, it is crucial for the
eligible RE producer to conduct their own preliminary survey to determine the nearest proposed connection point
for their RE installation.
6. TNB station shall prepare a report of the proposed interconnection point based on the joint site visit with the
eligible RE producer. There are three types of reports which are categorized according to the export capacity of the
RE installation. The table below highlights the category of the report and TNB units that are responsible to process
the reports.
Type of Report
Generation Capacity
Responsibility
CCCPV-R
>12kW up to and
including 72kW
Customer Service Unit,
TNB
CCCPV-R1
>72kW up to and
including 180kW
Planning Unit, TNB
Advanced CCC (A-CCC)
>180kW up to and
including 425kW
Planning Unit, TNB
Table 4: Categories of Report for CCC Application
7. The eligible RE producer is advised to join the site visit to confirm the location of RE installation, interconnection
point and other requirements.
8. TNB station shall forward to SEDS the completed CCC report. A notification letter together with the report from
TNB station will be compiled by SEDS and sent to the eligible RE producer.
9. The eligible RE producer may use the notification letter and report from SEDS to proceed with application of FiA
certification from SEDA (subject to the quota availability and approval by SEDA Malaysia).
10. The CCC approval timeline is shown in Appendix 3 subject to changes by SEDA Malaysia.
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Power System Study (PSS) Application
Power System Study is a detailed study to determine the optimal interconnection point to medium voltage
network. The study is required to ensure that the connection of RE installation to the distribution network will
not affect the stability and safety of the existing network or customer. PSS is a prerequisite for RE Installation with
a generation capacity of more than 425 kW and in cases whereby the substation has an existing connection of
RE installation up to 425kW.
The overall Power System Study (PSS) follows a systematic process as illustrated below:
The following overall process of PSS entail:
1. The eligible RE producer shall submit to SEDS a complete application for power system study (PSS). The
assessment period for the power system study and time taken to incorporate necessary system modifications
for interconnection will depend on the complexity of the proposed project as shown in Table 3.
2. The eligible RE producers shall appoint a Professional Engineer to complete the PSS application form. Two
types of application forms for PSS according to RE technology is shown in Table 5.
Form
Technology
Distributed Generation
Photovoltaic (DGPV)
Appendix
Appendix 4
Solar PV
Distributed Generation Rotating Biogas, Biomass & Mini
Machine (DGRM)
Hydro
Appendix 5
Table 5: Types of Application Forms for PSS
3. SEDS shall receive and check the PSS application submitted by the eligible RE producer to ensure compliance
with TNB technical requirements. All drawings shall be endorsed by the appointed Professional Engineer.
Incomplete application forms will be returned to the eligible RE producer.
4. The Payment of RJO invoice can be made by cash or cheque at any Kedai Tenaga TNB and a copy of payment
receipt must be sent to SEDS as evidence of payment to initiate the technical study and for record purposes.
Payment by cheque shall be made to TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD.
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5. Once proof of payment is received, SEDS shall notify TNB Asset Management Department (AMD) to conduct
the PSS. The technical study involves a site visit which shall be assisted by the Planning Unit at the respective TNB
station. The site visit is required in order to confirm the RE plant site, to study the network configuration if any, and
to identify the interconnection point and any other requirements involved.
6. AMD shall prepare the simulation and findings, and a presentation to the PSS committee shall be arranged by
SEDS. The PSS committee includes a representative from AMD, the Planning Unit from the respective TNB station,
Protection Units and the eligible RE producer.
7. AMD shall forward the technical study report to SEDS. The technical notification letter and the technical report
shall be rendered by SEDS to the eligible RE producer to apply for the FiA from SEDA Malaysia.
8. The PSS approval timeline is shown in Appendix 6. It is subject to changes without prior notice , referring to
amendment and approval given by SEDA Malaysia.
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APPLICATION FOR FEED-IN APPROVAL FROM SEDA
MALAYSIA
1. The eligible RE Producers may apply for the FiT certificate from SEDA Malaysia after they have completed the
technical feasibility study (CCC or PSS) and obtained an official notification letter from TNB. RE installation with
generation capacity of less than and including 12 kW does not require any technical study.
2. Application for FiA depends on the availability of the FiT quota and is subject to approval by SEDA Malaysia.
This application shall be tendered through SEDA Malaysia online system and can be accessed through http://
www.seda.gov.my as shown in Figure 9 below.
The Sustainable Energy Development Authority of Malaysia (SEDA Malaysia)
Pihak Berkuasa Pembangunan Tenaga Lestari Malaysia
e-FiT Online System Tutorial
You will have to go through a sample of 7-step process before you can start your feed-in approval (FiA)
application. The 7-step process is presented in the following diagram:
2. Fill in user registration
7. Go to “New Application” to
start a new Fit application
Figure 9: SEDA Process Flow
3. The successful RE producer will be granted a FiA certificate by SEDA Malaysia which indicates the details of
the renewable energy installation information and contractual requirements. A sample of the Feed-in Approval
certificate is shown in Appendix 7. The holder of this FiA certificate will be termed as Feed-in Approval Holder
(FiAH).
4. Next, FiAH shall download the standard REPPA document from SEDA Malaysia website to be filled up and
submitted to TNB for signing process and stamping.
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RENEWABLE ENERGY POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT
(REPPA)
General Requirement
1. RE Act 2011 clearly dictates the timeline for which the FiAH shall submit the complete REPPA documents to TNB
after obtaining the FiA certificate from SEDA Malaysia.
2. There are nine (9) REPPA standard forms available and downloadable at SEDA Malaysia website. FiAH needs to
choose the correct REPPA form according to the FiA certificate. The REPPA form is standard and any amendment
or alteration of any words or sentences is prohibited except those portions that require FiAH to fill up, whichever
applicable. A summary of REPPA forms is illustrated in Appendix 8.
3. The general process and requirements for REPPA submission is shown below:
The following process for REPPA submission entail:
1. FiAH shall download the relevant REPPA document from the SEDA website and fill up the form accordingly:
a. FiAH shall print three (3) copies of the REPPA document on A4 paper (100gm) or Conqueror (Laid Brilliant White
– 80gm).
b. FiAH shall type and complete the REPPA form.
c. FiAH shall initial each page of the REPPA form (except the signing page) using black ink (ball point pen is not
allowed).
d. Every single set of the REPPA document must be compiled in a management file.
e. FiAH shall submit all REPPA Appendixes together with Appendix 9 (Appendix B and Appendix C of REPPA).
2. FiAH shall submit REPPA and all other documents listed below:
a. RE Application Form (Appendix 10) together with documents required under Section 2 of the form that
consists of Form 9, Form 24, Form 44, Form 49 and FiA certificate whichever applicable must be certified as true
copies by a Company Secretary or Commissioner of Oath.
b. Vendor Master Data Form (Appendix 11) together with a copy of FiAH’s bank statement, and Mykad/Passport
or Form 9 from Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM) for company registration shall be processed to create a
Vendor number for payment to FiAH’s bank account.
c. Metering Application Form for meter procurement (Appendix 12).
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d. Customer Master Data Maintenance Form (Appendix 13) for meter procument which shall be processed to
create a customer number in order to produce a rechargeable job order (RJO) invoice to FiAH and shall be paid
at Kedai Tenaga.
e. Self-billed Agreement (SBA) for Good and Service Tax (GST) registration (Appendix 14).
3. SEDS shall check the REPPA and all other documents received. Any incomplete documentation shall be
returned to FiAH. Completed REPPA and all documents shall be forwarded to TNB Legal Service Department for
verification.
4. TNB shall authorize Signatories for the REPPA.
5. All copies of the signed REPPA shall be returned to FiAH for stamping.
6. FiAH shall keep one original copy of stamped REPPA, and submit a copy each to TNB and SEDA Malaysia.
Timeline for REPPA Signing
1. Time frame for REPPA signing is dependent on type and generation capacity of renewable energy installation
as approved by SEDA Malaysia. The period for signing of REPPA is detailed below:
a. Only renewable energy installation using solar PV and generation capacity of less and including 1MW shall be
signed within 30 days after SEDS receives the completed REPPA documents.
b. Any renewable energy installation and its generation capacity other than renewable energy installation in
paragraph (a) shall be signed within 60 days after SEDS receives the completed REPPA documentations.
2. FiAH shall return or submit a copy of the original stamped REPPA to SEDS and SEDA Malaysia within 7 days
after the signing is done.
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REVENUE METER PROCUREMENT
General Requirement
1. The Renewable Energy (Technical & Operation Requirements) Rules 2011, Rule 17 (1) has set out that the FiAH
shall bear the cost of procurement and installation of the revenue meter in accordance with prudent utility
practices.
2. Rule 17 (2) indicates that FiAH has to ensure the specifications, type and location of the revenue meter comply
with TNB prudent utility practices and other requirements as determined by the Authority.
Revenue Meter Procurement Process
The cost of revenue meter is based on the generation capacity and voltage level of the interconnection point
and also subject to prevailing government tax. List of revenue meter and LVCT costs are shown in Appendix 15
(subject to revision by TNB without prior notice).
Low Voltage Installation
1. Meter specification and Low Voltage Current Transformer (LVCT) requirements for low voltage connection and
generation capacity are as shown in Table 6:
Meter
No. of Meter(s)
LVCT size
3 phase whole current
1 unit
Not applicable
3 phase CT meter
1 unit
150/5A
3 phase CT meter
1 unit
200/5A
3 phase CT meter
1 unit
300/5A
3 phase CT meter
2 units (main & check)
400/5A
3 phase CT meter
2 units (main & check)
600/5A
3 phase CT meter
2 units (main & check)
800/5A
Table 6: Meter & LVCT Requirement for RE
2. FiAH is required to appoint a competent electrical contractor for the wiring and installation of new low voltage
revenue meter board. The standard wiring and installation for the low voltage connection of revenue meter and
LVCT (if applicable) are described in Appendix 16.
3. Meter board, wiring and metering kiosk must be prepared by a competent electrical contractor and shall comply
with TNB’s latest standard design and specification as described in Electricity Supply Application Handbook (ESAH)
TNB and/or any latest guideline set by TNB.
4.The low voltage revenue meter and LVCT (if applicable) will be prepared and installed by TNB during testing and
commissioning (T&C) session.
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Medium Voltage Installation
1. Renewable energy installations exceeding 425kW up to and including 30MW shall be connected to TNB’s
medium voltage grid system. FiAH or competent electrical consultant appointed on behalf of FiAH, shall procure
the medium voltage potential transformer and current transformer at their own cost as described below:
Potential / Voltage Transformer (PT/VT):
(a) Ratio :
Vs/√3V
110V/√V3
(b) Class :
0.5
(c) Burden :
100VA for sharing with OCEF+RPR relay
(d) Unit :
3 nos for each feeder
Current Transformer (CT)
:
(a) Ratio (b) Class (c) Burden (d) Unit :
:
:
:
Is / 5A ; Is – primary ratio of the metering CT
0.2
15VA
3 nos for each feeder
2. The competent electrical consultant is also required to prepare metering kiosk and all other requirements
as set out by TNB. Both metering kiosk and medium voltage current transformer need to be sent to Revenue
Management Unit, Distribution Division TNB for wiring of the metering kiosk and calibration of current transformer.
3. The competent electrical consultant needs to submit the pre-submission form for medium voltage metering
(Borang Maklumat Awal (BMA) Perjangkaan Besar) to SEDS. The BMA form (Appendix 17) will be sent to Revenue
Management Unit TNB for verification and approval.
Approval Process Timeline
1. Preparation for the meter procurement invoice and BMA verification will take about 14 days after SEDS receives
completed documents from FiAH or SP.
2. TNB Revenue Management Unit shall check the BMA and provide the approval letter to FiAH or Electrical
Consultant as shown in Appendix 18.
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PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
General Requirement
1. The connection from RE installation to TNB grid
system is divided into two (2) segments:
a. Low voltage connection
b. Medium voltage connection
2. RE installation with net export generation capacity
less than and including 425kW shall to be connected to
TNB’s low voltage system (unless decided otherwise by
TNB during technical study).
3. RE installation with net export generation capacity
exceeding 425kW up to and including 30MW
interconnection point shall be connected to TNB’s
medium voltage network system unless or advised
otherwise and decided by TNB.
Low Voltage Connection
Connection of RE installation to low voltage supply line
shall be made at 230V and 400V.
1. Low voltage (LV) connections are categorized into
two (2) segments as illustrated in Figure 10:
a. Direct connection
b. Indirect connection
TNB LV
grid
PV
meter
TNB
meter
Consumer
Inverter
LV Indirect Connection
TNB LV
grid
PV Array
PV
meter
TNB
meter
Inverter
Consumer
Figure 10: Example of LV Connections
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3. ‘LV indirect connection’ means the connection of a
renewable energy installation to a low voltage supply
line indirectly through the internal distribution board
of the FiAH where the renewal energy installation is
connected to an electrical point within the premises of
the FiAH instead of the point of common connection.
4. The Distribution Licensee may connect a low voltage
renewable energy installation to a connection point
through a low voltage indirect connection if:
a.The installation utilizes solar photovoltaic as its
renewable resources and the installation is installed in
the premises of the feed-in approval holder.
b.The Distribution Licensee’s supply line at the
connection point supplies electricity to such premises
exclusively for the consumption of the feed-in
approval holder who owns such renewable energy
installation.
c.The total net export capacity or rated kWp of
installations including the proposed renewable
energy installation as specified in the second column
of the Second Schedule does not exceed the nominal
voltage level of the connection point as specified in
the first column of the Second Schedule in the RE Act
2011.
5. The approval for LV indirect connections is based
on case-to-case basis provided that all other direct
connection options have been exhausted and are not
available. If an indirect connection is approved, FiAH is
required to submit a special and customised contract
and shall be bonded with all requirements under the
customized contract for indirect connections.
LV Direct Connection
PV
Array
2. ‘LV direct connection’ means the connection of a
renewable energy installation directly to a low voltage
supply line has to be technically feasible according to
prudent utility practices.
6. FiAH shall appoint a competent electrical contractor
and/or electrical consultant to prepare the relevant
wiring up to the connection point for the installation
of the revenue meter according to the standard and
prudent utility practices determined by TNB.
7. Low voltage revenue meter with current transformer
is applicable for RE installation with generation capacity
of above 100A.
8. The service provider shall provide an outdoor meter
kiosk which shall be located within 30 meters from
the connection point (i.e. feeder pillar). The Service
Provider shall submit to SEDS the meter kiosk drawing
for approval 3 months prior to T&C.
9. Table 7 describes the category of competent persons to be appointed by the FiAH for electrical installation,
testing and commissioning of the renewable energy project, based on generation capacity limit of the installation.
Competent person
Generation Capacity Limit
Competent Electrical Contractor OR Competent Wireman
Less than and up to 72kW / kWp
Competent Electrical Consultant
More than 72kW / kWp
Table 7: Categories of Competent Person
10. After completion of the installation and successful tests according to the requirements under ESA 1990 and
RE Act 2011 and all related legislations and regulations, the competent electrical contractor and/or competent
electrical consultant shall submit to SEDS the application for T&C. The T&C application form is shown in Appendix
19.
11. Upon receipt of the complete T&C documents, SEDS will check the documents. A New Connection (NC) shall
be created in eCIBS billing system to manage meter reading and payment advice creation.
12. Table 8 below shows the basic new connection processes.
Stage of NC in eCIBS
Stage 1 – General Information of FiAH
Stage 2 – Technical information of RE Installation
Stage 3 – Service Work
Stage 4 – Deposit
Stage 5 – Data Confirmation
Stage 6 – Meter Installation
Stage 7 – Finalize Application
Table 8: NC Stages
13. TNB Station shall complete the NC stages as follows:
a. create work order in eCIBS for meter installation
b. order the revenue meter and LVCT (if applicable) using RJO invoice paid by FiAH or SP
c. make appointment with FiAH or SP to propose T&C date
d. complete work order after revenue meter is installed
e. assign reading unit (RU) of the account for meter reading
14. The T&C shall commence once the site is ready and safe. If the installation is deemed to be unsafe according to
prudent utility practice such as loose wiring or meter board and meter kiosk not complying with the approved
drawing or ESAH, the TNB Station shall not proceed with T&C.
15. The SP or Electrical Contractor needs to inform TNB Station after the corrective actions have been taken
and TNB Station shall only pursue the T&C once the installation is in good condition and safe. TNB Station shall
complete the T&C Meter Form as in Appendix 20 and submit to FiAH. The process flow for the low voltage T&C
is shown in Appendix 21.
14. The SP shall prepare the T&C form and bring it to site during T&C. Once T&C is successful, the SP needs to
complete the T&C form with all relevant signatories and forward it to SEDS for confirmation/validation.
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Medium Voltage Connection
Connection of RE plant at voltage level of 11kV and 33kV shall be made to the medium voltage network.
1. The FiAH shall appoint a competent electrical consultant for all types of submission as well as testing and
commissioning of the RE installation that is connected to TNB grid system.
2. General processes of TNB requirements for MV interconnection are as shown in Appendix 22.
3. Basically, after REPPA has been signed and stamped, the electrical consultant shall apply to SEDS for technical
meeting. This meeting will be conducted and coordinated by SEDS with the relevant TNB departments, FiAH and
electrical consultant. This meeting shall specify and explain TNB requirements for the interconnection facilities.
4. The consultant shall comply with the following TNB mandatory requirements :
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Connection Timeline
5. The scope of T&C are as follows :
a. Inspection of interconnection by TNB
b. Revenue Management Unit (TNB Metering) will
check the metering kiosk and wiring as per Metering
Checklist for IOD Appendix 24 .
c. A Professional Engineer shall commission the VCB
at FiAH’s switching station according to prudent
utility practices.
d. A Professional Engineer shall
synchronization process at FiAH’s site
conduct
1. The timeline for low voltage interconnection to
TNB grid system shall be made within 30 days upon
receiving the complete T&C documents from FiAH
or SP, and subject to compliance of interconnection
facilities at site that refers to prudent utility practices.
2. The approval of technical drawings requires at least
14 to 30 days for every submission and re-submission.
e. A Professional Engineer shall conduct interlocking
and anti-islanding test witnessed by TNB
3. Medium voltage current transformer calibration
process and metering kiosk wiring may take at least 14
days.
f. TNB Metering shall forward to SEDS a notification
letter as shown in Appendix 25 upon successful
completion of T&C.
4. TNB Research Sdn Bhd may require at least 14 days
notification in advance prior to FAT session at the local
factory subject to shop drawing approved by TNB.
g. TNB Metering and TNB station shall complete the
NC in eCIBS.
6. In the event of failure on any of the processes above,
TNB shall not proceed with the commissioning and
the meter shall be removed (if necessary) until the
competent electrical consultant resolves the issues.
7. Upon successful commissioning, the competent
electrical consultant shall submit an official declaration
to SEDS and SEDA of the following :
a. The inter-tripping and inter-locking schemes have
been tested and passed successfully
b. The anti-islanding tests for disconnection time fall
less than 2 seconds in the event of loss of TNB’s supply
5. Connection of medium voltage RE installation to
TNB grid system in compliance with interconnection
facilities at site shall be made within 60 days upon
receiving the complete IOD documents from
consultant.
6. The warranty and guarantee by FiAH for any
equipments and/or installations surrendered to TNB
shall be effective for a period of 12 months after
handing over to TNB subject to the date of FiTCD.
Boundary of Ownership and
Responsibilities
c. The reconnection time is above 5 minutes after
network supply restoration
Low Voltage Connection
d. Any modifications made on the default setting by
the original manufacturer/supplier have been tested
and updated.
1. TNB shall only own and maintain the revenue meter
and low voltage current transformers (if any) for RE
installation which is connected to low voltage TNB grid
system.
e. A report on a successful Reliability Run (RR) for at
least 7 days after commissioning
f. A PQ measurement report taken for 7 days before
and 7 days after commissioning.
8. SEDS shall issue an acknowledgement letter to the
consultant on the confirmed IOD, attached with a copy
of the meter installation form.
9. The consultant or FiAH shall submit all required
reports and documentations to SEDA Malaysia in order
to be granted the FiTCD.
2. FiAH shall own and be responsible for all other
installations such as meter board or kiosk, wiring, cutout fuse or switch attached to revenue meter board as
illustrated in Appendix 26.
Medium Voltage Connection
1. TNB shall own and be responsible for RE installation
connected to medium voltage TNB grid system as
described in the Interconnection Operation Manual
(IOM).
2. FiAH shall own and maintain the interconnection
facilities as per Appendix 27.
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METER READING AND PAYMENT PROCESS
General Requirement
The payment process involves reading of revenue meters until payment credited to FiAH’s bank account on a
monthly basis. A sample of payment advice is shown in Appendix 28.
Payment Process
1. Currently, all revenue meters of RE installation are read manually by TNB station every month. In the near
future, the reading will be done through remote meter reading (RMR).
2.TNB station shall key in the meter reading in the billing system and create payment advice. SEDS shall check
and verify the information to ensure accuracy of the payment advice.
3. FiAH shall register online at https://e-services.tnb.com.my/eservices to view and print the payment advice.
It can also be viewed through myTNB mobile application. The payment advice will not be rendered manually
either by hand or by mail to the FiAH.
4. The payment process begins when SEDS prepares and submits all necessary documentations to Finance
Department, Distribution Division TNB.
5. Finance Department will disburse the payment through Maybank M2E direct debit system to FiAH’s bank
account (as declared by FiAH during submission of REPPA).
6. The payment shall be credited to FiAH’s bank account within 30 days after verification of payment advice.
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Incident of Faulty and Inaccurate Revenue Meter
1. FiAH is obliged to ensure that the RE installation and the revenue meter are in good condition. Any tempering
to the revenue meter is prohibited and unlawful.
2. FiAH is advised to monitor and record the export reading of the revenue meter on regular basis.
3. There are two scenarios of meter defect: faulty or inaccurate reading. The proposed action to be taken are as
follows:
a) If the revenue meter is faulty (i.e. no reading displayed), FiAH must lodge an official report to TNB station
immediately for the meter to be inspected and replaced except for indirect connection. FiAH shall apply for
meter replacement and bear all costs.
b) If the meter is found to be inaccurate (supported by strong justification or test results), FiAH must lodge an
official report to the EC for inspection and verification. A copy of the report shall be sent to SEDS and SEDA
Malaysia respectively.
4. TNB station shall replace the faulty revenue meter and calculate the estimated average generation from the
last payment advice until the date of faulty report or when the meter is replaced, whichever applicable. TNB shall
verify the current flow before replacing the meter to determine period of payment.
5. If the meter is found to be inaccurate and confirmed by EC, TNB shall take further action based on directives
given by EC.
6. The estimated average generation during faulty period will appear in the next payment advice statement. The
sample of payment advice for meter replacement is as shown in Appendix 29.
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REFERENCES
The following list of references from various sources has been adopted in completing this guidebook :
a. Renewable Energy Act 2011 and Subsidiary Legislations
b. The Malaysian Standard on Renewable Energy 2010
c. Electricity Supply Act 1990 and Subsidiary Legislations / Regulations
d. Guidelines and Determinations Of The Sustainable Energy Development Authority Malaysia
e. TNB Electricity Supply Application Handbook
f. Malaysian Distribution Code
g. DG Technical Guidebook Edition 1 March 2005
h. TNB Technical Guidebook on Grid-interconnection of Photovoltaic Power Generation System to LV and MV
Networks
i. SEDA Website at http://www.seda.gov.my
i.
http://www.seda.gov.my . Home » Feed-in Tariff (FiT) » Eligible Renewable Resources » Biogas, July 1, 2013
ii. http://www.clarke-energy.com/wp-content/gallery/bio/henderson-landfill-australia.jpg
iii. http://www.wt-energy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/landfill-gas-coll_big.gif
iv. http://sites.utexas.edu/mecc/files/2013/10/biogas.gif
v. http://www.seda.gov.my. Home » Feed-in Tariff (FiT) » Eligible Renewable Resources » Biomass, July 1, 2013
vi. http://www.dwgreenewables.com/attachments/Image/biomass_resources.jpg?1413192113936
vii. http://www.goodnewsfinland.com/metso%20biomass%20power%20plant.jpg
viii. http://www.seda.gov.my . Home » Feed-in Tariff (FiT) » Eligible Renewable Resources » Small Hydropower, July
1, 2013
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ccc application form
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A Sample of RJO invoice
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Inform Developer
Receive documents
from Area
Discussion and Site
Visit by Area
Planner
Preparation to
Handover
Complete
Documents
Received with
Proof of Payments
to area
Activities Timeline
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CCC Timeline
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ccc process timeline
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pss application form - dgpv form
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pss process timeline
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summary of reppa forms
*These forms are available at SEDA website
Renewable Resource
Biogas
Biomass
Small Hydropower
Solar PV
Forms
Export/Installed (solar PV only) Capacity
Form BG1
Renewable energy power purchase agreement for a renewable
energy installation having a net export capacity of up to and
including 10 MW and utilising biogas as its renewable resource
Form BG2
Renewable energy power purchase agreement for a renewable
energy installation having a net export capacity of above 10
MW and up to and including 30 MW and utilising biogas as its
renewable resource
Form BM1
Renewable energy power purchase agreement for a renewable
energy installation having a net export capacity of up to and
including 10 MW and utilising biomass as its renewable resource
Form BM2
Renewable energy power purchase agreement for a renewable
energy installation having a net export capacity of above 10
MW and up to and including 30 MW and utilising biomass as its
renewable resource
Form HP1
Renewable energy power purchase agreement for a renewable
energy installation having a net export capacity of up to and
including 10 MW and utilising hydropower as its renewable
resource
Form HP2
Renewable energy power purchase agreement for a renewable
energy installation having a net export capacity of above 10 MW
and up to and including 30 MW and utilising hydropower as its
renewable resource
Form PV1
Renewable energy power purchase agreement for a renewable
energy installation having a rated kWp of up to and including
1,000 kWp and utilising solar photovoltaic technology as its
renewable resource
Supplementary
Agreement PV1
For GST purposes
Form PV2
Renewable energy power purchase agreement for a renewable
energy installation having a rated kWp of above 1,000 kWp and
up to and including 12,000 kWp and utilising solar photovoltaic
technology as its renewable resource
Form PV3
Renewable energy power purchase agreement for a renewable
energy installation having a rated kWp of above 12,000 kWp and
up to and including 30,000 kWp and utilising solar photovoltaic
technology as its renewable resource
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metering application form
PERMOHONAN METER
BAHAGIAN 1
NAMA INDIVIDU / SYARIKAT / SERVICE PROVIDER
:
NO. KAD PENGENALAN / NO. SYARIKAT
:
ALAMAT INDIVIDU / SYARIKAT / SERVICE PROVIDER
:
NO. FAKS
:
NO. TEL PEJABAT / BIMBIT
:
BAHAGIAN 2
PARAS VOLTAN PENYAMBUNGAN (I/P)
:
KAPASITI (kWh)
:
CADANGAN TARIKH MULA TUGAS
:

240V

415V

11kV

Direct

Indirect

33kV
BAHAGIAN 3
NAMA FiAH
:
NO. APPLICATION
:
NO. FiAH
:
A
BAHAGIAN 3 (DOKUMEN YANG PERLU DIMAJUKAN OLEH PEMOHON)
SENARAI SEMAK

Salinan Sijil FiAH (m/s 1 sahaja)

Borang Makluman Awal (BMA) -

Borang "Customer Vendor Data"

Vendor sediada

Permohonan Baru
untuk kapasiti > 60kWp dan ke atas
Saya / Kami dengan ini memberi pengakuan bahawa makluman yang diberikan adalah benar.
*
* Perlu ditandatangan oleh Pemohon / Nama / Syarikat / Jawatan / Alamat
* Sila majukan borang permohonan ini kepada Encik Zulkafli Ismail atau Puan Zanariah Zakaria
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Dokumen Lengkap

Nota
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customer master data form
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self billing agreement
“Self- Billing Agreement”
This is an agreement to a self-billing procedure for Renewable Energy Power Purchase between:
Recipient Name: TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD
GST Identification Number: 001107427328
FiAH Name:
FiAH Number:
GST Identification Number:
The Recipient agrees:
1. To issue self-billed invoice for all supplies made to him by FiAH until ___/___/____ (insert either
specified period that shall end no later than either the expiry date of a period of twelve (12)
months OR the expiry date of the contract between the customer and FiAH);
2. To issue self-billed invoice showing the FiAH’s name, address, GST identification number and
other details that make up a full tax invoice;
3. To inform FiAH if the issuance of self-billed invoice were to be outsourced to a third party, such
as an accounting firm or tax agent, by giving details of the third party;
4. To make new self-billing agreement, in the event that their GST identification number changes;
and
5. To notify FiAH if he ceased to be registered for GST, transfer his business as a going concern, or
becomes registered under new GST identification number.
FiAH agrees:
6. To accept self-billed invoice issued by the Recipient for supplies covered by the agreement on
his behalf until ___/___/____ (insert either specified period that shall end no later than either
the expiry date of a period of twelve (12) months OR the expiry date of the contract between the
customer and FiAH);
7. To not issue GST invoice for supplies covered by the agreement; and
8. To notify customer if he ceased to be registered for GST, transfer his business as a going
concern, or becomes registered under new GST identification number.
Signed by:
On behalf of:
Date
Signed by:
On behalf of (FiAH Authorized
Representative/Owner):
Date:
1
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“CHECKLIST FOR DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT TO TNB”
Please tick (
1.
Certified True Copy of GST Registration
Certificate from Royal Malaysian Customs
Department
(certified by Commissioner of Oaths/Company
Secretary/ A Class Government Officer/ Village
Headman/ TNB Executive)
2.
Signed ‘Self-Billing Agreement’
(with Item 6 completed)
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LIST OF REVENUE METER AND COSTs
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Standard Wiring and Installation for the LV Connection of
Revenue Meter
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PRE-SUBMISSION FORM FOR MV METER
BORANG MAKLUMAT AWAL PERJANGKAAN BESAR
PROJEK TENAGA BOLEH BAHARU
(RENEWABLE ENERGY)
Stesen TNB Berkaitan
Tarikh
Maklumat Projek
Nama Pemaju Projek
Alamat Tapak Projek
Syarikat Perunding
Syarikat Kontraktor Elektrik
Nama
Alamat
No. Telefon
No. Faksimili
Maklumat Bekalan Elektrik Yang Akan Disambungkan Kepada Grid TNB
Kapasiti Ekspot (MW) Yang
Diluluskan Oleh Sustainable
Energy Development Authority
(SEDA)
Cadangan Nisbah
Alatubah Arus
Bilangan Pembekal (Feeder)
Cadangan Commercial
Operating Date (COD)
Paras Voltan Sambungan Ke
Grid TNB
(415 V / 11 kV / 33 kV)
Lain - lain Maklumat
Disediakan Oleh:
________________________
(Wakil Pemaju Projek)
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Diperakukan Oleh:
_____________________________________________
Eksekutif
Seksyen Tenaga Diperbaharui & Teknologi Hijau
Jabatan Perkhidmatan Pengguna & Pemasaran
Bahagian Pembahagian, TNB
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T&C APPLICATION FORM
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T&C Meter form
BORANG PEMERIKSAAN DAN MULATUGAS (T&C) JANGKA TENAGA BOLEH BAHARU SOLAR PV (OPC & LPC)
NAMA PELANGGAN/PKG:
KOD STESEN
TARIKH PEMERIKSAAN
NO. AKAUN:
JAM MULA:
ALAMAT PREMIS:
JAM TAMAT:
JANGKA SOLAR PV
MAKLUMAT JANGKA
KATEGORI JANGKA
OPC
NO. SIRI JANGKA
KRIZIK
BUATAN / MODEL
BACAAN KWH (IMPORT)
BACAAN KWH (EKSPORT)
VOLTAN
240V / 400V
KATEGORI JANGKA
LPC
NO. SIRI JANGKA
BUATAN / MODEL
BACAAN KWH (IMPORT)
BACAAN KWH (EKSPORT)
MERAH
SAIZ ALATUBAH ARUS
KUNING
BIRU
UJIAN KEJITUAN JANGKA (JIKA PERLU)
JUMLAH ARUS
MASA KIRAAN
MASA SEBENAR
% RALAT
MAKLUMAT PEPASANGAN SAMBUNGAN DAN PERJANGKAAN SOLAR PV
SAMBUNGAN LANGSUNG
JENIS SAMBUNGAN SISTEM PV:
PENGUJIAN DI JANGKA PV
VOLTAN FASA KE NEUTRAL
ARUS MASUK
ARUS PAPARAN/KELUAR
MERAH
V
A
A
KUNING
V
A
A
BIRU
V
A
A
LOKASI JANGKA PV
SEBELAH JANGKA TNB / TEMPAT LAIN - ANGGARAN JARAK (METER):
PENGUJIAN 'ANTI-ISLANDING': (BEKALAN TNB DIPUTUSKAN) :
saat; (BEKALAN TNB DISAMBUNG SEMULA):
MINIT
BEKALAN ELEKTRIK DISALUR KE PREMIS DARI PENCAWANG:
PERAKUAN
PENGESAHAN PENGUJIAN & MULATUGAS SISTEM SOLAR PV KE SISTEM GRID VOLTAN RENDAH TNB
PEMASANG PV / FIAH
WAKIL TNB
WAKIL TNB HQ
TANDATANGAN
NAMA
NO I/C ATAU NO PEKERJA
TARIKH
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MV INTERCONNECTION PROCESS
Apply for PSS
PSS approval
FiT certificate issued by SEDA
Sign REPPA
Pre-commissioning tests
Meeting
#1
Kick-off meeting
SLD approval
BMA/Shop drawings approval
Factory Acceptance Test
Shutdown Coordination + finalise
IOM + IOD preparation
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HQ
Kawasan/
Negeri
HQ
IOD checklist / PQ pre IOD
Commissioning/IOD
Reliability Run / PQ post IOD
Meeting
#2
Release IOD confirmation
FiTCD
Kawasan/
Negeri
HQ
RCC
NOTE :
FiAH is allocated 2 meetings with TNB
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CHECKLIST FOR IOD
CHECKLIST FOR INITIAL OPERATION DATE (IOD) FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT
RE CATEGORY: Solar / Biomass / Biogas / Hydro
FIAH NAME:
LOCATION OF
DEVELOPMENT:
NET EXPORT CAPACITY:
FiT APPLICATION NO.
kW / kWp
M&E CONSULTANT:
M&E CONTACT NO.
1. Notification letter for IOD (not less than 14 days) to TNB attached with complete documents
2. A certificate from a qualified person stating that interconnection facilities have been designed and
constructed in accordance with Prudent Utility Practices
3. Attach a copy of as-built drawing of RE installation and Interconnection facilities
4. Attach a final copies of Interconnection Operation Manual (IOM) agreed by TNB
5. Attach the acceptance test result, Factory Acceptance Test and laboratory test result for anti-islanding of
installation to TNB/SEDA (prepared by qualified person/authority)
6. Attach the details and test results of interconnection facilites:
a) Electrical protection scheme
b) Protection Coordination Study for DG Plant
c) cable test result (if applicable)
d) Overhead test result (if applicable)
e) SCADA (if applicable)
f) VCB dan DC system test results
g) Calibration Certificate for testing equipments used
h) G & H forms (requested by Electricity Supply Act 1990)
7. Metering Installation:
a) A copy of Borang Maklumat Awal Perjangkaan Besar approval letter
b) A copy of payment receipt for purchasing the meter(s)
8. Handover document for substation & land (if any):
a) Borang A and Borang TNB 229
b) Pre-comp plan (substation lot etc)
c) Bank Guarantee RM 20k
9. Copies of all authorities approval letters;
a) FiT certificate By SEDA Malaysia
b) Permanent Generation License By Suruhanjaya Tenaga
c) A copy of stamped REPPA between TNB and FiAH
d) Right of Ways for poles and/or cable routes By Local Authorities
10. Attach schedule of RE generation (kWh) on hourly basis from IOD to FiTCD (not less than 7 days)
11. Written confirmation by TNB station on the satisfactory of site works and none oustanding issues
Herewith, we verify that the above documents have been submitted and received by TNB
Prepared by:
(FiAH)
Checked by:
(TNB - RE&GT)
Verified by:
(TNB - RE&GT)
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---------------------------------------
Name:
Name:
Name:
Date:
Date:
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Cable must be exposed and to be laid on cable tray (not
in cable trench)
Metering kiosk must be mounted firmly on the ground
Install a 13A socket on top of the metering kiosk
Make sure armour cable must be gland using metal gland Gland size e.g 256 using only metal gland
Make sure armour cable is long enough at the metering Direct termination from PT & CT to meters at the metering
panel and at the back of the switchgear (at least extra by 2 kiosk
meters)
CT must be tested with indication of CT size
Confirm CT size
Close any extra holes at the metering kiosk
Fix bolt with holes for seal wire
3
4
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6
7
8
9
10
For sealing a CT and PT compartment for at least 6 bolts with
holes
Use only metal plate or fiber board and inform the contractor
On top of metering kiosk for modem
Check the space of metering panel and make sure there is
enough space to work at the back of the panel
Must be visible and firm
≤ 30 meters use 2.5mm 12 core cable
> 30 meters use 4mm 12 core cable
Distance of armour cable from customer switchgear to
metering panel
2
2m x 2m metering room
Check By Supervisor
Location for metering panel
By Contractor
1
No.
Pass
Fail
Remarks
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METERING CHECKLIST FOR IOD
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A SAMPLE letter OF COMPLETED METER INSTALLATION
(Pembangunan Tenaga Lestari)
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LV BOUNDARIES OF OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION
TNB Substation
11 kV
11/0.4 kV
Connection Point
(Existing or New FP)
0.4 kV
Load
TNB
FiAH
A
Meter Kiosk
Export
Meter
B
RE PLANT
Capacity >250kWp
~
=
0.4 kV
Inverter
Solar PV panels
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NOTE:
 Switchgears to match existing model &
configuration
 Inclusive of control panel includes interfacing
 Switchgears includes SCADA/RTU interface
 All relays are of TNB approved list
 Metering CT ratio to be determined based on
declared output
Items d , f & g are to be provided
on FiAH side
a) VCB at connection point
b) Protection relays on TNB
side: CD, OCEF, RPR
c) Energy Meter
d) Interlocking scheme
e) SCADA for > 2MW
f) Anti-islanding
g) Synchronisation check
INTERFACING
REQUIREMENTS:
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