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TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD | TNB Renewable Energy Handbook

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 i
FOReWORD ii
ABBREVIATIONS & TERMINOLOGIES iv - v
OVERVIEW & INTRODUCTION 1 - 8
MALAYSIAN NATIONAL RE POLICY AND ACTION PLAN 2010 1

THE FEED-IN TARIFF MECHANISM 2
RENEWABLE ENERGY (RE) TECHNOLOGIES 5
TNB RENEWABLE ENERGY PROCESSES 9- 26
INTRODUCTION 9
TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY STUDY 10
APPLICATION FOR FEED-IN APPROVAL FROM SEDA MALAYSIA 15
RENEWABLE ENERGY POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT (REPPA) 16
REVENUE METER PROCUREMENT 18
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION 20
METER READING AND PAYMENT PROCESS 24
REFERENCES 26
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 Power System Study
RE 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 Annual quantity (in MWh) of renewable energy to be generated by the renewable
Availability (DAA) 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 The holder of a licence to distribute energy issued by the Energy Commission
(DL) under section 9 of the Electricity Supply Act 1990.
Feed-in Approval Holder A person who holds feed-in approval issued by SEDA Malaysia.
(FiAH)
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 In relation to the FiAH, this refers to the date on which the renewable energy
Commencement Date installation first generates renewable energy for commercial sales pursuant to
(FiTCD) 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 In relation to a FiAH, the date on which its renewable energy installation first
(IOD) delivers renewable energy to the distribution licensee’s network for testing
purposes.
Maximum Metered The quantity (in MWh) of Meter Renewable Energy equivalent to 110% of the
Renewable Energy 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 Five Strategic Thrusts
Policy and Action Plan 5 strategic thrusts have been identified to achieve the
5 objectives:
2010 Thrust 1: Introduce an appropriate regulatory
framework
Renewable Energy (RE), as set out in the first column Thrust 2: Create conducive business environment for
of the Schedule of the RE Act 2011, refers to electricity RE
generated from recurring and non-depleting Thrust 3: Intensify human capital development
indigenous resources or technology. The Ministry of Thrust 4: Enhance RE research and development
Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA) is the Thrust 5: Increase public and stakeholder awareness &
policy maker that is responsible to formulate strategies RE policy advocacy
and undertake planning for electricity supply in the
country under the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) Thrust 1 forms the foundation for the remaining
development which is guided by: strategic thrusts. It involves the enactment of
the Renewable Energy Act which mandates the
· The National Energy Policy (1979) implementation of the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) mechanism.
· The 4-Fuel Diversification Policy (1981)
· The 5-Fuel Policy (2001)
· National Renewable Energy Policy and Action Plan
(NREPAP)
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.
Range of FiT Rates Annual

Technology FiT Duration
(RM/kWh) 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%
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.
Solid Small
Year Biogas Biomass Solar PV TOTAL
Waste Hydro
2011 20 110 20 60 9 219
2012 35 150 50 110 20 365
2013 50 200 90 170 33 543
2014 75 260 140 230 48 753
2015 100 330 200 290 65 985
2016 125 410 240 350 84 1,209
2017 155 500 280 400 105 1,440
2018 185 600 310 440 129 1,664
2019 215 700 340 470 157 1,882
2020 240 800 360 490 190 2,080
2025 350 1,190 380 490 455 2,865
2030 410 1,340 390 490 1,370 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
Standby Power Plant

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 biomass fuels to heat and electricity similar to the fossil-
recently living plant or animal matter. Biomass may fuels fired power plants. Typically, such plants comprise
come in the form of logs, pellets or chips and is usually of boiler, a flue and connecting pipework, turbine and
burnt in a conventional boiler, a combined heat and generator.
power unit or using more advanced thermal conversion
technologies to produce heat and/or make steam Figures 4 and Figure 5 show six types of sources of
that drives a turbine to produce electricity. Small or biomass that generate energy for various applications
community-scale biomass plants convert renewable and biomass plant.
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Agricultural
Crops & Residues
]]
Forestry
Crops & Residues
BIOMASS Sewage
Industrial
Residues SOURCES
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 com- 4. Municipal solid waste (MSW): MSW, also called ur-
monly used type of biomass. Since early days, wood ban solid waste, is a type of waste that includes pre-
has been used for cooking and heating. At present, dominantly solid or semisolid household waste (do-
this biomass material is still a major source of ener- mestic waste) and sometimes commercial wastes
gy in a number of developing countries. that are collected by a municipality within a given
area. MSW does not include industrial hazardous
2. Leaves of plants: In densely planted places, lots of wastes.
leaves fall from the trees. These can be dried, pow-
dered and converted into small pieces, which can be 5. Empty fruit bunch (EFB): One of the most signifi-
used as biomass fuel to generate heat or electricity. cant by-products of the palm oil milling process is
the empty fruit bunch. Previously, palm oil mills
3. Agricultural waste: Waste materials obtained from burned the empty fruit bunch and used the ash as
farms are a great source of biomass materials. Live- fertilizer. Now it is one of the main fuel sources in
stock waste can also be used to generate methane biomass plant.
gas.
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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 Solar Field
cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source

available. Photovoltaic is a method of generating an
electric current by exposing semiconducting material
to light.
LT Panel
There are many types of solar PV panels with different Inverter
characteristics such as crystalline cells, thin film and HT Panel

hybrid. Dozens of individual PV cells are interconnected Power Transformer
together to form a PV module. To achieve the desired Control &

Engineering
voltage and current, PV modules are wired in series Room
and made parallel into what is called a PV array. They

can be connected together to form both roof and Tranmission
Line
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 Figure 7: Example of Solar Plant Layout
depicts the connection of a solar installation to the LV
distribution grid.
Sun’s Light
Photocoltaic
Array
AC
Breaker
Panel
Inverter Power Lines
to Grid
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 Type of Technical Duration of Study / Fee per Technical

capacity Feasibility Study Process Feasibility Study
No technical study
≤12 KW Not applicable Not applicable
required
Connection
>12 kW up to ≤
Confirmation 30 days RM 1000.00
180 kW
Check (CCC)
Connection
>180 kW
Confirmation 30 days RM 5000.00
up to ≤ 425 kW
Check (CCC)
(a) 30 days (a) RM 20,000.00
For >425 kW up to and including 1 MW
(b) 40 days (b) RM 40,000.00
For >1 MW up to and including 10 MW
>425 kW Power System Study (c) 50 days (c) RM 60,000.00
up to ≤ 30 MW (PSS) For >10 MW up to and including 30 MW
(d) 60 days (d) RM 500.00
For >425 kW up to and including 1 MW per installation
(housing development or individual
applications )
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:
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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 Customer Service Unit,
including 72kW TNB
CCCPV-R1 >72kW up to and Planning Unit, TNB
including 180kW
Advanced CCC (A-CCC) >180kW up to and Planning Unit, TNB
including 425kW
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 Appendix

Distributed Generation Solar PV Appendix 4
Photovoltaic (DGPV)
Distributed Generation Rotating Biogas, Biomass & Mini Appendix 5
Machine (DGRM) Hydro
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 2 units (main & check) 400/5A
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 : Is / 5A ; Is – primary ratio of the metering CT

(b) Class : 0.2
(c) Burden : 15VA
(d) Unit : 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 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
General Requirement prudent utility practices.
1. The connection from RE installation to TNB grid 3. ‘LV indirect connection’ means the connection of a
system is divided into two (2) segments: renewable energy installation to a low voltage supply
a. Low voltage connection line indirectly through the internal distribution board
b. Medium voltage connection of the FiAH where the renewal energy installation is
connected to an electrical point within the premises of
2. RE installation with net export generation capacity the FiAH instead of the point of common connection.
less than and including 425kW shall to be connected to
TNB’s low voltage system (unless decided otherwise by 4. The Distribution Licensee may connect a low voltage
TNB during technical study). renewable energy installation to a connection point
through a low voltage indirect connection if:
3. RE installation with net export generation capacity
exceeding 425kW up to and including 30MW a.The installation utilizes solar photovoltaic as its
interconnection point shall be connected to TNB’s renewable resources and the installation is installed in
medium voltage network system unless or advised the premises of the feed-in approval holder.
otherwise and decided by TNB.
b.The Distribution Licensee’s supply line at the
connection point supplies electricity to such premises
Low Voltage Connection exclusively for the consumption of the feed-in
approval holder who owns such renewable energy
Connection of RE installation to low voltage supply line installation.
shall be made at 230V and 400V.
c.The total net export capacity or rated kWp of
1. Low voltage (LV) connections are categorized into installations including the proposed renewable
two (2) segments as illustrated in Figure 10: energy installation as specified in the second column
of the Second Schedule does not exceed the nominal
a. Direct connection voltage level of the connection point as specified in
b. Indirect connection the first column of the Second Schedule in the RE Act
2011.
LV Direct Connection 5. The approval for LV indirect connections is based

on case-to-case basis provided that all other direct
TNB LV
grid
connection options have been exhausted and are not
available. If an indirect connection is approved, FiAH is
PV required to submit a special and customised contract
Array
PV
meter
TNB
meter
and shall be bonded with all requirements under the
customized contract for indirect connections.
Consumer
6. FiAH shall appoint a competent electrical contractor
Inverter 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
LV Indirect Connection prudent utility practices determined by TNB.
TNB LV
grid
PV Array 7. Low voltage revenue meter with current transformer
is applicable for RE installation with generation capacity
PV TNB of above 100A.
meter meter
8. The service provider shall provide an outdoor meter

kiosk which shall be located within 30 meters from
Inverter the connection point (i.e. feeder pillar). The Service
Consumer
Provider shall submit to SEDS the meter kiosk drawing
for approval 3 months prior to T&C.
Figure 10: Example of LV Connections
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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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5. The scope of T&C are as follows :
Connection Timeline
a. Inspection of interconnection by TNB
1. The timeline for low voltage interconnection to
b. Revenue Management Unit (TNB Metering) will TNB grid system shall be made within 30 days upon
check the metering kiosk and wiring as per Metering receiving the complete T&C documents from FiAH
Checklist for IOD Appendix 24 . or SP, and subject to compliance of interconnection
c. A Professional Engineer shall commission the VCB facilities at site that refers to prudent utility practices.
at FiAH’s switching station according to prudent
utility practices. 2. The approval of technical drawings requires at least
14 to 30 days for every submission and re-submission.
d. A Professional Engineer shall conduct
synchronization process at FiAH’s site 3. Medium voltage current transformer calibration
e. A Professional Engineer shall conduct interlocking process and metering kiosk wiring may take at least 14
and anti-islanding test witnessed by TNB days.
f. TNB Metering shall forward to SEDS a notification 4. TNB Research Sdn Bhd may require at least 14 days
letter as shown in Appendix 25 upon successful notification in advance prior to FAT session at the local
completion of T&C. factory subject to shop drawing approved by TNB.
g. TNB Metering and TNB station shall complete the
NC in eCIBS. 5. Connection of medium voltage RE installation to
TNB grid system in compliance with interconnection
6. In the event of failure on any of the processes above, facilities at site shall be made within 60 days upon
TNB shall not proceed with the commissioning and receiving the complete IOD documents from
consultant.
the meter shall be removed (if necessary) until the
competent electrical consultant resolves the issues.
6. The warranty and guarantee by FiAH for any
equipments and/or installations surrendered to TNB
7. Upon successful commissioning, the competent
shall be effective for a period of 12 months after
electrical consultant shall submit an official declaration
handing over to TNB subject to the date of FiTCD.
to SEDS and SEDA of the following :
a. The inter-tripping and inter-locking schemes have

been tested and passed successfully Boundary of Ownership and
b. The anti-islanding tests for disconnection time fall Responsibilities
less than 2 seconds in the event of loss of TNB’s supply
c. The reconnection time is above 5 minutes after
network supply restoration Low Voltage Connection
d. Any modifications made on the default setting by 1. TNB shall only own and maintain the revenue meter
the original manufacturer/supplier have been tested and low voltage current transformers (if any) for RE
and updated. installation which is connected to low voltage TNB grid
e. A report on a successful Reliability Run (RR) for at system.
least 7 days after commissioning
2. FiAH shall own and be responsible for all other
f. A PQ measurement report taken for 7 days before
installations such as meter board or kiosk, wiring, cut-
and 7 days after commissioning.
out fuse or switch attached to revenue meter board as
illustrated in Appendix 26.
8. SEDS shall issue an acknowledgement letter to the
consultant on the confirmed IOD, attached with a copy
of the meter installation form. Medium Voltage Connection
9. The consultant or FiAH shall submit all required 1. TNB shall own and be responsible for RE installation
reports and documentations to SEDA Malaysia in order connected to medium voltage TNB grid system as
to be granted the FiTCD. 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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appendiX 1
ccc application form
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A Sample of RJO invoice
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CCC Timeline
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DAYS
Activities Timeline
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
ccc process timeline
Preparation to

Handover
Complete
Documents
Received with
Proof of Payments
to area
Discussion and Site

Visit by Area
Planner
Receive documents
from Area
Inform Developer
appendiX 4
pss application form - dgpv form
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pss application form - dgrm form
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pss process timeline
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a sample of feed-in approval certificate
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summary of reppa forms
*These forms are available at SEDA website
Renewable Resource 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
Biogas 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
including 10 MW and utilising biomass as its renewable resource
Biomass 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
including 10 MW and utilising hydropower as its renewable
resource
Small Hydropower
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 For GST purposes
Agreement PV1
Solar PV 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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re application form
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vendor master data form
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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) :  240V  415V  11kV  33kV
KAPASITI (kWh) :  Direct  Indirect
CADANGAN TARIKH MULA TUGAS :
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) - untuk kapasiti > 60kWp dan ke atas
 Borang "Customer Vendor Data"
 Vendor sediada
 Permohonan Baru
Saya / Kami dengan ini memberi pengakuan bahawa makluman yang diberikan adalah benar.
KEGUNAAN PEJABAT
*  Dokumen Lengkap
 Nota
* 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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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 FiAH Name:

GST Identification Number: 001107427328 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: Signed by:

On behalf of: On behalf of (FiAH Authorized
Date Representative/Owner):
Date:
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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 Cadangan Nisbah

Diluluskan Oleh Sustainable Alatubah Arus
Energy Development Authority
(SEDA)
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: Diperakukan Oleh:
________________________ _____________________________________________
(Wakil Pemaju Projek) Eksekutif
Seksyen Tenaga Diperbaharui & Teknologi Hijau
Jabatan Perkhidmatan Pengguna & Pemasaran
Bahagian Pembahagian, TNB
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a SAMPLE OF METER APPROVAL letter
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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:
MAKLUMAT JANGKA JANGKA SOLAR PV

KATEGORI JANGKA OPC
NO. SIRI JANGKA
BUATAN / MODEL KRIZIK
BACAAN KWH (IMPORT)
BACAAN KWH (EKSPORT)
VOLTAN 240V / 400V
KATEGORI JANGKA LPC
NO. SIRI JANGKA
BUATAN / MODEL
BACAAN KWH (IMPORT)
BACAAN KWH (EKSPORT)
MERAH KUNING BIRU
SAIZ ALATUBAH ARUS
UJIAN KEJITUAN JANGKA (JIKA PERLU)

JUMLAH ARUS
MASA KIRAAN
MASA SEBENAR
% RALAT
MAKLUMAT PEPASANGAN SAMBUNGAN DAN PERJANGKAAN SOLAR PV

JENIS SAMBUNGAN SISTEM PV: SAMBUNGAN LANGSUNG
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:
PENGESAHAN PENGUJIAN & MULATUGAS SISTEM SOLAR PV KE SISTEM GRID VOLTAN RENDAH TNB
PERAKUAN PEMASANG PV / FIAH WAKIL TNB WAKIL TNB HQ
TANDATANGAN
NAMA
NO I/C ATAU NO PEKERJA
TARIKH
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T&C PROCESS FOR LV
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MV INTERCONNECTION PROCESS
Apply for PSS
PSS approval
FiT certificate issued by SEDA

Pre-commissioning tests
Sign REPPA Meeting Kawasan/

IOD checklist / PQ pre IOD
#1 Negeri
Kick-off meeting HQ
Commissioning/IOD
HQ
SLD approval
Reliability Run / PQ post IOD
BMA/Shop drawings approval

Meeting Release IOD confirmation
#2
Factory Acceptance Test
FiTCD
Shutdown Coordination + finalise Kawasan/
IOM + IOD preparation Negeri NOTE :
HQ FiAH is allocated 2 meetings with TNB
RCC
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CHECKLIST FOR IOD
CHECKLIST FOR INITIAL OPERATION DATE (IOD) FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT
FIAH NAME: RE CATEGORY: Solar / Biomass / Biogas / Hydro
LOCATION OF
DEVELOPMENT:
NET EXPORT CAPACITY: kW / kWp FiT APPLICATION NO.
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: Checked by: Verified by:

(FiAH) (TNB - RE&GT) (TNB - RE&GT)
------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
Name: Name: Name:

Date: Date: Date:
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No. By Contractor Check By Supervisor Pass Fail Remarks
1 Location for metering panel 2m x 2m metering room
2 Distance of armour cable from customer switchgear to ≤ 30 meters use 2.5mm 12 core cable
metering panel > 30 meters use 4mm 12 core cable

3 Cable must be exposed and to be laid on cable tray (not Must be visible and firm
in cable trench)
METERING CHECKLIST FOR IOD
4 Metering kiosk must be mounted firmly on the ground Check the space of metering panel and make sure there is
enough space to work at the back of the panel
5 Install a 13A socket on top of the metering kiosk On top of metering kiosk for modem
6 Make sure armour cable must be gland using metal gland Gland size e.g 256 using only metal gland
7 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)
8 CT must be tested with indication of CT size Confirm CT size
9 Close any extra holes at the metering kiosk Use only metal plate or fiber board and inform the contractor
10 Fix bolt with holes for seal wire For sealing a CT and PT compartment for at least 6 bolts with
holes
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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 B
Meter
RE PLANT
Capacity >250kWp
0.4 kV
~
= Inverter
Solar PV panels
90
INTERFACING
REQUIREMENTS:
a) VCB at connection point

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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
Items d , f & g are to be provided

on FiAH side
MV BOUNDARIES OF OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION
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

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A SAMPLE OF PAYMENT ADVICE
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A SAMPLE OF METER REPLACEMENT PAYMENT ADVICE
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TENAGA NASIONAL BERHAD | TNB Renewable Energy Handbook

© Tenaga Nasional Berhad 2015

1st Published 2015

Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia Cataloguing-in-Publication

Tenaga Nasional Berhad, 2015

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Tuan Hj.

We sincerely appreciate the inspiration, critical advice and

Ir. Kamaliah binti Abdul Kadir

This handbook is designed and compiled to assist any renewable

TNB is committed to strive for excellence in giving our best

Our special thanks and appreciation to the Ministry of Energy,

Datuk Ir. Baharin Din

ABBREVIATIONS & TERMINOLOGIES iv - v

OVERVIEW & INTRODUCTION 1 - 8

MALAYSIAN NATIONAL RE POLICY AND ACTION PLAN 2010 1

TNB RENEWABLE ENERGY PROCESSES 9- 26

Table 1: FiT Rates and Annual Degression

Renewable Energy Electricity that is generated or produced from renewable resources.

The National RE Policy and Action Plan (NREPAP) is the

The Policy Vision

i. To increase RE contribution in the national power

i. FiT mechanism and its implementation

The overall FiT mechanism of its administration is illustrated in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Feed-in Tariff (FiT) Mechanism in Malaysia

Range of FiT Rates Annual

Key Success Factors for the Feed-in Tariff (FiT)

Table 2: RE Capacity Targets (MW)

Funding for Feed-in Tariff (FiT)

1st January 2014 onwards:

* Discounts – Only applicable for eligible category

* GST applies to FiAHs that are registered with Royal

Figure 2: The KWTBB on TNB Bill

Renewable Energy (RE) Technologies

LFG Collection System

Standby Power Plant

Electricity to Power Grid

Figure 3: Process and Biogas Plant

Figure 4: Sources of Biomass

Figure 5: Biomass Plant

The most common sources of biomass include:

cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source

There are many types of solar PV panels with different Inverter

characteristics such as crystalline cells, thin film and HT Panel

together to form a PV module. To achieve the desired Control &

and made parallel into what is called a PV array. They

Figure 8: Grid-Tied Solar Electric System

Generation Type of Technical Duration of Study / Fee per Technical

Table 3: Scope of Technical Feasibility Study

Type of Report Generation Capacity Responsibility

Table 4: Categories of Report for CCC Application

The following overall process of PSS entail:

Form Technology Appendix

Table 5: Types of Application Forms for PSS

The Sustainable Energy Development Authority of Malaysia (SEDA Malaysia)

e-FiT Online System Tutorial

2. Fill in user registration

Figure 9: SEDA Process Flow

The following process for REPPA submission entail:

4. TNB shall authorize Signatories for the REPPA.

Timeline for REPPA Signing

Revenue Meter Procurement Process

Low Voltage Installation

Meter No. of Meter(s) LVCT size