Connection Conditions
CC.8.1.2
CC.8.1.2.1
6C.8.13
CC.8.1.3.1
CC.6.1.4
€C.6.1.4.1
CC.8.1.4.2
Compliance
Generating Units connecting to the Distribution System and operating in
parallel with, or which are capable of being operated in parallel with the
Distribution System, shall comply with the ESPM.
If an existing User does not comply with the technical and design
standards set down in CC.6, or cannot comply (for technical or economic
or other reasons) with the requirements of this section, the User shall seek
derogation from the provision from WERA.
Where a Generating Unit is to be installed and operated in parallel with
the Distribution System within an existing User's installation, the DSP
shall be informed. The DSP has the nght to inspect generating installations to
ensure that the requirements are met. In some cases, the DSP may require
a demonstration by Operation of the Generating Unit. Such
demonstrations shall be by agreement with the User.
DSP has the right to witness
The DSP has the right to witness aspects of the commissioning testing of
a Generating Unit and the Harmonic emissions testing or Flicker
compliance testing of any Plant. The DSP will signal its intention to
witness tests in a timely manner.
Power Factor
Each User with Demand shall maintain a Power Factor of not less than
0.85 lagging at the interface with the DSP. No User shall present a leading
Power Factor to the DSP system unless resulting from Operation of its
Generation as agreed or instructed by the DSP.
Change in Power Factor range
By 21.10.1438 H. Users must improve their Demand related Power
Factor to not less than 0.90 lagging and by 21.10.1443 H to a minimum of
0.95 lagging. The DSP may require proof that this has been achieved.
Users with both generation and Demand shall not transgress any Power
Factor or Reactive Power limits set down in their Connection
Agreement or notified to them by the DSP further to the performance
conditions of this Distribution Code.
Phase Unbalance
Under normal system conditions the three-phase Voltages shall be
balanced at MV, and higher Voltages in the system, such that the
negative-phase-sequence Voltage does not exceed 2% of the positive
phase sequence Voltage.
Phase Unbalance for Users with a Dedicated Transformer
Users with a dedicated transformer shall ensure that their loads are so
balanced that load unbalance which they create on the MV system meets
the User negative-phase-sequence current criteria of 1%.
Phase Unbalance for Users supplied at 13.8kV
Users supplied at 13.8kV or a higher Voltage shall balance their loads,
such that the load phase unbalance at the Customer User interface
meets the User negative-phase-sequence current criteria of 1%.
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