Submission of Technical Connection data for RE Generator/ BESS/ Thermal/ Hydro/ Nuclear Generating Stations including Pumped Storage Projects (PSP)/ Bulk Consumer/ Distribution Licensee/ Transmission Licensee (FORMAT-CONN-TD-1/2/3/TSP)
What is Approval of Submission of Technical Connection data for RE Generator/ BESS/ Thermal/ Hydro/ Nuclear Generating Stations including Pumped Storage Projects (PSP)/ Bulk Consumer/ Distribution Licensee/ Transmission Licensee (FORMAT-CONN-TD-1/2/3/TSP)
This approval is required by Connectivity grantees (referred in Approval applicability/trigger section below) and Inter/Intra-State transmission licensee seeking interconnection to Inter State Transmission System Grid and is mandated as per the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the Inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022 and Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Indian Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2023. “Submission of Technical Connection Data to be furnished for signing of Connectivity Agreement to ISTS” is the applicable form for this approval. The nodal agency for this approval is the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL). This approval is required by generating station(s), including REGS(s), with or without ESS, with an installed capacity of 50 MW and above individually or with an aggregate installed capacity of 50 MW and above through a Lead Generator or a Lead ESS; captive generating plant with capacity for injection to ISTS of 50 MW and above; standalone ESS with an installed capacity of 50 MW and above; Renewable Power Park Developer; REGS or standalone ESS with an installed capacity of 5 MW and above applying for grant of Connectivity to ISTS through the electrical system of a generating station already having Connectivity to ISTS, provided that such entity has an agreement with the said generating station to share its electrical system and dedicated transmission lines, if any; a distribution licensee or a bulk consumer seeking to connect directly to ISTS with a load of 50 MW and above; and Inter/Intra-State transmission licensee seeking interconnection to the ISTS Grid.
Who Can Apply for this application?
Generating station(s), including Renewable Energy Generating Stations (REGS), with or without Energy Storage Systems (ESS), having an installed capacity of 50 MW and above, individually or in aggregate through a Lead Generator or Lead ESS
Captive generating plants with capacity for injection to ISTS of 50 MW and above
Standalone Energy Storage Systems (ESS) with an installed capacity of 50 MW and above
Renewable Power Park Developers
REGS or standalone ESS with an installed capacity of 5 MW and above applying for Connectivity to ISTS through the electrical system of an existing generating station already connected to ISTS (subject to an agreement for sharing electrical system and dedicated transmission lines, if any)
Distribution licensees or bulk consumers seeking direct connection to ISTS with a load of 50 MW and above
Inter-State and Intra-State transmission licensees seeking interconnection to the ISTS Grid
Documents Required for this Application
- CEA Unique Registration Number certificate
- Technical Connection Data: Renewable Energy Generating Station: CON-TD-1 Conventional (including captive) Generating Station: CON-TD-2 Bulk Consumer/Distribution Licensee: CON-TD-3 ISTS/Intra Transmission System Provider: CON-TD-TSP
- Technical details and Studies for compliance of Regulations
Act and Rules
Role of Shamkris and Process of Submission of Technical Connection data for RE Generator/ BESS/ Thermal/ Hydro/ Nuclear Generating Stations including Pumped Storage Projects (PSP)/ Bulk Consumer/ Distribution Licensee/ Transmission Licensee (FORMAT-CONN-TD-1/2/3/TSP)
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to ensuring compliance with the mandatory requirements for obtaining the Application. With a simple and guided methodology, Shamkris helps organizations achieve the necessary application in a timely and cost-effective manner. Shamkris offers 100% support in advisory, guidance, and compliance, ensuring smooth processing for obtaining the application.
The Application acquisition process described below:
Advisory for the document required
Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
Certificate File
Inspection by the department if required
Certificate department
Certificate issued
Yearly Compliance if Applicable
Renewal when due
Who can issue the Submission of Technical Connection data for RE Generator/ BESS/ Thermal/ Hydro/ Nuclear Generating Stations including Pumped Storage Projects (PSP)/ Bulk Consumer/ Distribution Licensee/ Transmission Licensee (FORMAT-CONN-TD-1/2/3/TSP)
FAQ
This approval is required for submission of technical connection data for signing the Connectivity Agreement to the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS).
The approval is processed by the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL).
This approval is mandated under the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the Inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022 and the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Indian Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2023.
Connectivity grantees and Inter/Intra-State transmission licensees seeking interconnection to the ISTS Grid are required to apply.
Yes, it is applicable to Renewable Energy Generating Stations (REGS), Renewable Power Park Developers, and standalone Energy Storage Systems (ESS) meeting the prescribed capacity criteria.
Yes, captive generating plants with capacity for injection to ISTS of 50 MW and above must obtain this approval.
- Yes, distribution licensees or bulk consumers seeking direct connection to ISTS with a load of 50 MW and above are required to apply.
Yes, an agreement with the existing generating station is mandatory for sharing the electrical system and dedicated transmission lines, if applicable.
The applicable form is “Submission of Technical Connection Data to be furnished for signing of Connectivity Agreement to ISTS.”
This approval is required prior to signing the Connectivity Agreement with CTUIL.