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1 भ रत सरक र GOVERNMENT OF INDIA व द य त म त र लय MINISTRY OF POWER क द र य व द य त प र व करण CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY दव ण त र य व द य त सवमवत SOUTHERN REGIONAL POWER COMMITTEE तकन क सम तत क पच च सव एव द क ष वव स क छब ब सव ब ठक क क र यस च AGENDA NOTES FOR 25 TH MEETING OF TCC & 26 TH MEETING OF SRPC ब गल र BENGALURU

2 CONTENTS 1. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF 24 th MEETING OF TCC CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF 25 th MEETING OF SRPC UPCOMING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM TRANSMISSION LINES APPROVED IN 37 th MEETING OF SCPSPSR NEW PROJECTS OF NTPC, NLC, NPCIL, JOINT VENTURE& UMPP NEW PROJECTS OF STATE SECTOR & IPP COAL STOCK POSITION IN THERMAL STATIONS OF SOUTHERN REGION SIMHADRI STPS SCHEDULES FOR TO EMERGENCY SYSTEM RESTORATION PROGRESS OF BUS/LINE REACTORS TO BE COMMISSIONED IN SR STUDY GROUP OF SLDCs TO ASSESS TTC/ATC AND OPERATIONAL PLANNING SEMs ON ALL FEEDERS FOR SECTIONAL LOSSES IEGC RELATED ISSUES REQUIRING ATTENTION/ACTION REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE OF ULDC SCHEME PENDING ARREARS PAYMENT BETWEEN BENEFICIARY STATES IN SR OUTSTANDING DUES BETWEEN WR & SR UNIFORM RATE OF CHANGE OF FREQUENCY RELIEF SCHEME... (df/dt) TO BE ADOPTED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY SPS FOR OVERLOADING OF 400 kv KOLAR HOSUR LINES GRID OPERATION DEMAND VARIATION (Peak Vs Off-peak) FREQUENCY OF OPERATION OF SOUTHERN GRID DETAILS OF PENDING REMEDIAL MEASURES DISCUSSED AND FINALIZED IN PCC A FOR INFORMATION OF TCC/ SRPC URTDSM (PMU) PROJECT IN SOUTHERN REGION DIFFERENCE IN COMPUTATION OF CAPACITY CHARGES OF NTPC... STATIONS AS PER CERC REGULATIONS ( ) DRAWAL POINTS OF COASTAL ENERGEN PAYMENT OF TRANSMISSION CHARGES & OPENING OF LC FOR DRAWAL OF START UP POWER DURING COMMSSIOING PERIOD BY GENERATING STATIONS AUDITING OF ACCOUNT - ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FOR CONDUCTING VARIOUS COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF SRPC B ANY OTHER ITEM WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR C DATE & VENUE OF THE NEXT TCC / SRPC MEETING Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 1 of 40

3 SOUTHERN REGIONAL POWER COMMITTEE BENGALURU AGENDA NOTES FOR THE 25 th MEETING OF TCC AND 26 th MEETING OF SRPC TO BE HELD ON 19 th & 20 th DECEMBER 2014 AT VISHAKHAPATNAM 1. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF 24 th MEETING OF TCC Minutes of the 24 th Meeting of Technical Coordination Committee of SRPC held on 25 th July 2014 at Chennai may kindly be confirmed. 2. CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF 25 th MEETING OF SRPC Minutes of the 25 th Meeting of Southern Regional Power Committee held on 26 th July 2014 at Chennai may kindly be confirmed. 3. UPCOMING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM 3.1 Perspective Transmission Plan for Twenty Years ( ) Highlights MoP in association with CEA, CTU and POSOCO have brought out the Perspective Transmission Plan for 20 Years ( ) and following are the highlights: Load generation balance shows that deficit in Southern Region is about 13,000 to 19,100 MW at the end of 13 th Plan ( ) conditions. Summary of Inter- Regional Transmission Capacity Corridor towards SR is given below: Transmission Element Existing Transmission Capacity in MW 12 th Plan addition End of 12 th Plan 13 th Plan addition Balimela-Upper Sileru 220kV S/c Gazuwaka HVDC back-to-back Talcher-Kolar HVDC bipole Upgradation of Talcher-Kolar HVDC Bipole Angul - Srikakulum 765kV D/c line Angul - Srikakulum 765kV D/c line (2nd) Total EAST-SOUTH ,030 Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 2 of 40

4 Chandrapur HVDC back-to-back Kolhapur-Belgaum 220kV D/c Ponda Nagajheri 220kV D/c Raichur - Sholapur 765kV S/c line (PG) Raichur - Sholapur 765kV S/c line (Pvt. Sector) Narendra - Kolhapur 765kV D/c (ch at 400kV) Wardha - Nizamabad 765kV D/c line Raigarh - Pugalur +/- 800kV, 6000 MW Bi-pole Warora Pool - Warangal 765kV D/c line WEST - SOUTH ,320 ISTS drawal requirement of each State in has been assessed as follows : State Demand Increment State Import %ge of Met MW Load Generation requirement Peak Despatch Peak Demand per EPS through ISTS AP % Karnataka % Kerala % TN % Telangana % State wise annual peak demand for SR constituents is as given below : State/UT 14 th Plan (as per th Plan (as per 18 Estimate th for EPS) EPS) AP/Telangana Karnataka Kerala TN Puducherry Southern Region 1,18,764 1,65,336 1,88,730 Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 3 of 40

5 Load generation balance shows the import assessment for Southern Region in different scenarios as given below : Generation Scenario Scenario I (Normal Generation as per plan / resource availability) Scenario II (Less gas met through imported coal with respect to Scenario I) 14 th Plan ( ) 15 th Plan ( ) Requirement for Major Transmission Corridors has been assessed as given below : 13 th Plan ( ) 14 th Plan ( ) 15 th Plan ( ) ER/NER-SR WR-SR SR-Sri Lanka For coordinated development process aiming at perspective optimization in meeting growth targets, it would be appropriate that State Transmission Utilities prepare their State Electricity Plans appropriately, focusing on specific requirements of the concerned State. In Petition No SM/011/2014 before Hon ble CERC, it is stipulated that CTU and STUs shall coordinate with each other and other agencies so that implementation of ISTS and associated downstream/upstream ISTS is done in a matching time frame so that no asset remains stranded or underutilized and the intended purpose of the scheme is realized. 3.2 Associated Transmission System in respect to 765 kv Raichur-Sholapur lines Status of commissioning of the planned (18 Nos.) transmission elements in WR and SR Sl. No. for proper utilization of 765 kv Raichur-Sholapur line is as follows: Name of Transmission Element Exe. Agency Date as noted in CEA Mtg. held on Expected date Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 4 of 40 Remarks 1. Aurangabad-Pune 400 kv D/C Reliance Dec Completed 2. Parli-Pune 400 kv D/C Reliance Dec Completed 3. Raipur-Wardha 765kV D/C PGCIL May 2014 Nov Stage II Clearance recd in May Involvement of dense forest affecting progress.

6 4. Raipur 765/400 kv S/S PGCIL Dec Completed 5. Wardha-Aurangabad 765kV PGCIL July 2014 Commissioned in D/C July Aurangabad 765/400 kv S/S PGCIL July 2014 Completed in July Sholapur-Pune 765 kv S/C PGCIL Oct.2014 Nov-2014 Pune s/s critical. Line being planned for commissioning earlier bypassing Pune through contingency. Severe RoW problem. 8. Pune 765/400 kv S/S PGCIL Oct Dec Supply & civil work under progress 9. Gooty-Madhugiri 400 kv D/C PGCIL June 2014 Dec 2014 Critical RoW problems faced towards Karnataka end 10. Madhugiri 400/220 kv S/S PGCIL June 2014 Dec 2014 Engg., supply, civil works & erection under progress 11. Madhugiri-Yelahanka 400 kv D/C line PGCIL June 2014 March 2015 Severe Row Problem 12. Raichur-Kurnool 765 kv S/C PGCIL Aug-2014 Commissioned on 21st June Kurnool 765/400 kv S/S PGCIL Aug-2014 Commissioned 14. Kurnool-Thiruvalam 765 kv D/C 15. Thiruvalam 765/400 kv S/S PGCIL Nov kv by Jan Vijayawada-Nellore 400 kv D/C PGCIL Nov March Nellore-Thiruvalam 400 kv D/C 18. Thiruvalam-Melakottaiyur 400 kv D/C PGCIL Nov.2014 Commissioned on kV Commissioned RoW problem being faced at Krishna Dist. (49 Loc) &Guttur Dist (23 Loc) PGCIL Nov.2014 Commissioned on PGCIL Nov.2014 July 2014 Commissioned on Present additional ATC between WR - SR on account of this link is around 350 ( ) MW. CTU/POSOCO may please appraise the forum about the schedule of release of ATC on this corridor TANTRANSCO vide letter dated 29 th November 2014 (Annexure-I) have stated that status of remaining lines comprising associated transmission system in WR & SR for 765 kv Raichur-Sholapur 2xS/C line may be deliberated. The probable quantum of power increase in WR-SR corridor due to commissioning of new lines in WR & SR has also been proposed to be discussed. Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 5 of 40

7 3.3 Status of upcoming Inter-Regional links Narendra-Kolhapur 765 kv D/C line Transmission Element Kolhapur- Narendra (New) 765 kv D/C line (initially charged at 400 kv) LILO of both circuits of Kolhapur Mapusa 400 kv D/C line at Kolhapur Narendra (New) Narendra (Existing) 400 kv (quad) D/C line Kolhapur 765/ 400 kv S/S (GIS) (initially charged at 400 kv) Narendra (New) 765/ 400 kv S/S (GIS) (initially charged at 400 kv) Extn. at Narendra (Existing) 400/ 220 kv S/S Kudgi TPS Narendra (new) 400 kv 2xD/C Line Narendra(new) - Madhugiri 765 kv D/C Line Madhugiri - Bidadi 400 kv D/C (quad) Line Implement -ing Agency Line length (ckm)/ MVA Capacity Sch. COD Ant COD/ Act COD PGCIL 376 April 15 Dec 15 PGCIL 90 April 15 Dec 15 PGCIL 354 April 15 Dec 15 PGCIL April 15 Dec 15 PGCIL April 15 Dec 15 PGCIL April 15 Dec 15 M/s Kudgi Transmissi on Limited (L&T Infrastruct ure Developm ent Projects Ltd.) Feb 15 Dec 15 Dec 15 Dec 15 Sept 16 Sept 16 Constraints/ Remarks Completion matching with Kudgi S/S (Land acquired in Feb 14). Efforts being made to complete in Completion matching with S/S. Efforts being made to complete in Completion matching with S/S. Efforts being made to complete in Award placed in Feb 14. Engg. & Civil works under progress. Award placed in Mar 14. Land acquired in Feb 14. Civil works under progress. Award placed in Mar 14. Engg. in progress. Completion matching with Narendra-Kolhapur line. Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 6 of 40

8 3.3.2 Wardha-Nizamabad 765 kv D/C line Transmission Element Implementing Agency Line length (ckm)/ MVA Capacity Sch. COD Ant COD/ Act COD Constraints/ Remarks Wardha-Nizamabad 765 kv D/C line PGCIL 250 Wardha Raipur PS 765 kv D/C line PGCIL 713 Dec 15 June 15 Forest Clearance awaited Extn. of Raipur 765 kv S/S Extn. of Wardha 765 kv S/S Wardha Aurangabad 765 kv D/C line Extn. of Aurangabad 765 kv S/S Extn. of Wardha 765 kv S/S Nizamabad- Maheshwaram PG (Hyderabad) 765 kv D/C line Nizamabad- Dichipalli 400 kv D/C line Nizamabad- Yeddumailaram (Shankarapalli) 400 kv D/C line Maheshwaram PG 765/400 kv, 2x1500 MVA S/S Nizamabad 765/400 kv, 2x1500 MVA S/S PGCIL Dec 15 June 15 PGCIL Dec 15 June 15 PGCIL 701 Dec 15 Feb 15 PGCIL Dec 15 Feb 15 PGCIL Dec 15 Feb 15 PGCIL 250 TSTRANSC O PGCIL PGCIL Engg. & Civil Works under progress Engg. & Civil Works under progress Award placed in June 13. Engg., supply, civil works & erection are under progress Award placed in June 13. Engg., supply, civil works & erection are under progress This line along with Maheshwaram PG - Mahboobnagar 400 kv D/C line was recommended for implementation through tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) route. Project was recommended to GoI for notification Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 7 of 40

9 3.3.3 WR-SR 6000 MW HVDC Bipole Link [Raighar (Chhatisgarh) -Pugalur/ Trichur (TN/KER)] Transmission Element WR-SR HVDC Bipole Link [Raighar (Chhatisgarh) - Pugalur (Tamil Nadu)] Raigarh (existing) - Raigarh (HVDC Stn) 400 kv 2xD/C (quad) lines 6000 MW, HVDC Terminal Station at Raigarh 6000 MW, HVDC terminal Station at Pugalur (or alternatively (i) with 4000 MW HVDC terminal, and (ii) 2000 MW HVDC terminal at Madakathara, and interconnection with existing 400 kv AC Substation at Madakathara. Raigarh (HVDC Stn) - Pugalur(HVDC Stn) 6000 MW, +/- 800 kv HVDC bipole. Pugalur HVDC station- Pugalur existing S/S 400 kv D/C(Q) Line Pugalur HVDC station-arasur S/S 400 kv D/C (Q) line with 80 MVAR switchable line reactor at Arasur end. Pugalur HVDC station- Thiruvalam S/S 400 kv D/C (Q) line with 80 MVAR switchable line reactor at both ends Pugalur HVDC station- Edayarpalayam S/S400 kv D/C (Q) line with 63 MVAR switchable line reactor at Edayarpalayam end Edayarpalayam S/S- Udumalpet S/S400 kv D/C (Q) Line 400/230 kv, 2x500 MVA, Edayarpalayam S/S with 2x125 MVAR bus reactors. Implementing Agency PGCIL Line length (ckm)/ MVA Capacity x500 Sch. COD Ant COD/ Act COD Constraints/ Remarks The scheme was originally designed for import of 4000 MW and put up before SCPSPSR-36 for approval. However, to cater to the huge import requirement of power, the Committee suggested that studies for 6000 MW capacity and additional strengthening be carried out and put up for discussion in the next Standing Committee (37 th ) meeting. Accordingly the scheme has been modified and discussed in SCPSPSR-37, when KSEB requested to construct this link as a multi-terminal HVDC with one Inverter station of 4000 MW at Pugalur and another Inverter station of 2000 MW capacity at Madakathara in Kerala by extending the same HVDC up to Madakathara to enable it to import power from outside. It was decided that the same would be explored and finalized in the next meeting of SCPSPSR. Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 8 of 40

10 The matter regarding proposed HVDC link between Raigarh-Pugalur was discussed in the 25 th Meeting of SRPC. After discussions it was felt prudent to recommend to Ministry of Power that this proposed link be developed by Power Grid Corporation at the earliest. Only Power Grid Corporation had the desired technical and financial expertise to take up the project in a timely manner. Accordingly, Chairperson, SRPC vide letter dated 25 th September 2014 (Annexure-II) had taken up the matter with Secretary (Power), Government of India Angul - Srikakulam PS 765 kv D/C line Transmission Element Implementin g Agency Line length (ckm)/ MVA Capacity Sch. COD Ant COD/ Act COD Constraints/ Remarks Angul - Srikakulam PS 765 kv D/C line Extn. 765/400 kv Angul Sub station 765 kv D/C Angul- Jharsuguda line 765 kv D/C Jharshuguda- Dharamjayagarh line Extn. of 765/ 400 kv Angul SS Extn. of 765/ 400 kv Jharshuguda SS Extn. of 765/ 400 kv Dharamjaigarh SS Srikakulam P P- Vemagiri- II Pooling station 765 kv D/C line PGCIL 552 Jun'15 Jun'15 PGCIL PGCIL 1x PGCIL 230 PGCIL PGCIL PGCIL M/s Vizag Transmission Limited (A subsidiary of PGCIL) Processing of forest case very slow at state govt. level; Critical. Jun'15 Jun'15 Engineering, Civil works under progress. Dec'15 Dec'15 RoW being faced Dec'15 Dec 15 Award placed in May 14. Foundation commenced from Sept 14. Dec'15 Dec 15 Award placed in Aug,13. Engineering & Civil works under progress Dec'15 Dec 15 Award placed in Aug,13. Engineering & Civil works under progress Dec'15 Dec 15 Award placed in Aug,13. Engineering & Civil works under progress July 16 Under implementation Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 9 of 40

11 Srikakulam Pooling Station 765/ 400 kv, 2x1500 MVA PS (400 kv - AIS & 765 kv GIS) PGCIL 2x1500 Jun'15 Jun'15 Engineering, Civil works & supply under progress. Srikakulam Pooling Station Garividi 400 kv (Quad) D/C line with 80 MVAR switchable line reactor at Garividi end. 400/220 kv S/S at Maradam (Garividi) Behrampur- Gazuwaka 400 kv D/C line PGCIL APTRANSCO M/s Talcher Transmission Company Limited (Subsidiary of M/s Reliance Power Transmission Company Limited) Talcher II Behrampur 400 kv D/C line 220 Talcher II- Rourkela 400 kv D/C Quad line 161 Behrampur 400/220 kv, 2x315 MVA S/S The line has been approved as ISTS scheme for implementation in SCPSPSR-37. Tenders will be called for shortly 290 CERC ROP (for ) enclosed CEA letter : No physical progress visible on ground. The scheme needed to be implemented without any further delay 2x Warora Pool Warangal 765 kv D/C line Transmission Element Warora Pool Warangal 765 kv D/C line Warangal (New) Hyderabad 765 kv D/C line Implementing Agency Line length (ckm)/ MVA Capacity Sch. COD Ant COD/ Act COD Constraints/ Remarks This line has been approved as additional interregional link for importing power into Southern Region, and recommended for implementation in Southern Region s Standing Committee on Power System Planning in its 37 th meeting held on Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 10 of 40

12 Warangal (New) Warangal (existing) 400 kv (quad) D/C line. Warangal (New) Chilakaluripeta 765 kv D/C line Warora 765/400 kv, 2x1500 MVA S/S Warangal (New) 765/400 kv, 2x1500 MVA S/S PGCIL PGCIL 2x1500 2x Status of upcoming S1-S2 links Following are the links having impact on S1-S2 ATC: Sl. No. Transmission Element Schedule Remarks 1 400/230 kv Thiruvalam S/S and associated LILOs kv Thiruvalam - Melakottaiyur ICT-1 by ICT-2 by kv Somanahalli- New Salem Jan kv Pugalur- Kalavindapattu 765 kv Kurnool-Thiruvalam 400 kv Mettur- Singarapet- Thiruvalam Dec LILO of Kolar- Sriperumbudur at Thiruvalam 400 kv Mysore-Kozhikode 400 kv Mangalore (UPCL ) -Kasargode- Kozhikode Both the ICTs and LILOs completed by October Commissioned on Both ckts commissioned Commissioned Commissioned in March 2014 Held up due to ROW issue Approved by Standing Committee It has been noted that CTU has not been specifying the ATC of S1 S2 corridor. CTU/POSOCO may please appraise the forum of the schedule of release of ATC. TANTRANSCO vide letter dated 29 th November 2014 (refer Annexure-I) have stated that the present status of erection work of lines to relieve S1-S2 corridor congestion may please be discussed. In addition, Karnataka have to Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 11 of 40

13 cater their Yerandahalli load of 80 MW from Somanahalli itself. It has also been stated that though SPS on 400 kv Hosur-Salem D/C line has been provided by Tamil Nadu, the ATC has not been increased. Further, due to drawal of KSEB, the flow on 400 kv Kolar-Hosur D/C line is always maintained high RoW of 400 kv Mysore-Kozhikode D/C line In the 25 th Meeting of SRPC the following had been noted: KSEB had stated that the completion of 400 kv Mysore-Kozhikode (Areakode) D/C line is urgently required since Northern Kerala was facing acute power shortage. Due to forest clearance and RoW disputes, the line work was held up in Karnataka. 400 kv line works in Kerala and construction of 400 kv substation at Areakode had been completed and kept idle for want of this line. KPTCL had informed that Karnataka State Government had constituted an Expert Committee to examine alternative possibilities for this line. The Committee had almost finalized the Report which was expected to be submitted shortly. In the 101 st OCC Meeting on 11 th November 2014, SR-II, PGCIL had informed that the works on this line had resumed. The status may please be appraised by POWERGRID. Petition No. 120/MP/2014 was heard by Hon ble CERC on 13 th November The Commission has reserved order in the petition. 3.5 Other upcoming Intra-regional transmission elements Status of other critical upcoming lines is given below: Sl. No. Transmission Element Schedule Remarks kv Salem- Madhugiri March 2015 Severe RoW problem near Madhugiri 2 400kV Krishnapattanam- Chittoor Oct APTRANSCO was requested to expedite commissioning to avoid evacuation constraints 3 400kV Almathy-Thiruvalam D/C line Nov kv Edamon-Kochi Held up due to RoW issue Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 12 of 40

14 kv Edamon-Kochi line In the 25 th Meeting of SRPC, the following had been noted: POWERGRID had filed a petition before Hon ble CERC seeking provisional tariff on the expenditure incurred on construction of Edamon -Cochin 400 kv D/C (Quad) line till and adjudication of dispute between the petitioner and Govt. of Kerala with regard to the compensation determined by the latter in terms of Section 67 (4) of the Electricity Act. Hon ble CERC had issued RoP in respect of Petition No. MP/083/2014 (date of hearing 17th June 2014) wherein the following was stated: (d) Under the circumstances, the petitioner finds no way to complete the Projects and seeks recovery of expenditure already incurred in a suitable manner. KSEB had informed that it had been decided that additional compensation of about Rs. 341 Crores would be borne by the Government of Kerala. They were in discussion with PGCIL to work out the schedule and works were likely to commence by mid August In the 101 st OCCM, KSEB had informed that they are extending all support for the early completion of Tirunelveli- Kochi line in Edamon Kochi portion. KSEB had already taken up the task of liaisoning and a dedicated senior Executive Engineer has been assigned the task. Petition No. 83/MP/2014 was heard by Hon ble CERC on 13 th November The Commission has reserved order in the Petition kv Trichur-Kozhikode line (Madakkathara- Areakode) The following had been noted till 25 th Meeting of SRPC: KSEB had stated that this line had already been approved as Regional System Strengthening Scheme. North Kerala would benefit since 400 kv supply could be availed either from Udumalpet or from Mysore for all the 400 kv substations in Kerala. Multi circuit & multi-level circuit was their requirement for surrender of corridor. PGCIL had sought utilization of existing 220 kv Madakkathara- Malaparamba-Areakode S/C feeder. There was no possibility of surrender of RoW of KSEB line presently since energy security of Malabar region was involved. Line works could be taken up only after commissioning of the 400 kv Mysore-Kozhikode line. PGCIL had been requested to initiate the process so that construction could commence immediately after 400 kv Mysore-Kozhikode line was commissioned. Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 13 of 40

15 3.6 Transmission Constraints Requiring attention Following constraints have been noted in various fora: Overloading of Hiriyur- Nelamangala D/C & Jindal BTPS S/C Line Till parallel lines are developed KPTCL to restrict upstream generation and downstream load. Prioritizing and expediting commissioning of the transmission system planned for Yermaras TPS. Early Commissioning of 220 kv Hiriyur Gowribidanur D/C line under construction by KPTCL would help in relieving this line to some extent. Hinduja Evacuation Till the ATS is developed total injection at Vemagiri to be restricted to 600 MW. Overloading of 230 kv and below system in TN during high wind season also leading to low voltages Identified evacuation lines to be developed by TANTRANSCO to be prioritized and expedited. Provision of Under Voltage Relays (UVR) to be ensured. Once S1-S2 lines are in place the loading on 400 kv Salem Udumalpet would be a concern 400 kv Mettur Thiruvalam line to be expedited Overloading of Khammam Nagarjuna Sagar S/C line 400kV D/C line between Khammam and Nagarjuna Sagar to be expedited Overloading of 400/220kV 500 MVA ICTs at Somanahalli 2 Nos., Redistribution/ reconfiguration of 220kV transmission lines around these substations is required. Overloading of 400/220kV 315MVA ICTs at Mysore 2Nos. Strengthening at 220kV level around Mysore is required. This needs to be planned by KPTCL. 500 MVA ICT expected by ( award placed in September 2014) Overloading of 400/220kV 315MVA ICTs at Kalvindapattu 2 Nos Commissioning of newly planned substations at Thiruvalam and Sholinganallur would help. 500 MVA ICT expected by ( award placed in September 2014) Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 14 of 40

16 Overloading of 400/220kV 315MVA ICTs at Trichur 2Nos and Palakkad 2Nos Loading of ICTs at Trichur would ease after Mysore Kozhikode 400kV line. 3 rd ICT at Trichur ( 315 MVA) was commissioned on 31 st October KV Udumalpet Palakkad DC lines are heavily loaded during high drawal by KSEB This may limit the drawal by Kerala in future. 400/220 KV 315 MVA ICTS at Gazuwaka are overloaded Loading on 220 KV Kadakola Kaniampetta lines In the 101 st OCCM (held on ) KPTCL had informed that there had been loss of elephant life due to electrocution close to this corridor. Keeping the various issues in mind,the loading was needed to be restricted to 120 MW on this line. KSEB categorically stated that any further reduction in the power flow through this line would result in perpetual load shedding in Northern Kerala and cannot be agreed upon. Special maintenance for the line had already been discussed in earlier SRPC Meetings. It was agreed that loading upto 150 MW would continue and the issue would be put up to TCC. 3.7 Closing of Upper Sileru-Balimela Line In the 25 th SRPC Meeting it had been agreed that the Upper Sileru- Balimela Line be closed again on an experimental basis. Apprehensions of AP would be addressed including those relating to quick exchange of codes. SR constituents were ready for trial operation and the line was closed from AP end. In the 99 th OCC it had been agreed to have a trial operation on 19 th September In the 101 st OCC Meeting, APTRANSCO had informed that due to some temporary reconfiguration (Upper Sileru-Pendurthi) due to Hud Hud cyclone, the exercise would not be possible till the original system is restored. 4. TRANSMISSION LINES APPROVED IN 37 th MEETING OF SCPSPSR The 37 th Meeting of Standing Committee on Power System Planning of Southern Region (SCPSPSR) was held on 31 st July The Minutes of the Meeting is enclosed as Annexure-III. The schemes agreed in the 37 th Meeting may please be approved. Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 15 of 40

17 5. NEW PROJECTS OF NTPC, NLC, NPCIL, JOINT VENTURE& UMPP 5.1 NTPC- Kudigi TPS Stage-I (3x800 MW) In the 24 th & 25 th Meeting of SRPC, the following had been noted: NTPC had informed that synchronization of Unit-I was expected during September 2015 and Unit-II during March KPTCL had informed that chunk of land for Stage-II had been identified near Stage-I. NTPC could expedite activities relating to Stage-II also. NTPC had informed that they were in the process of firming up coal requirements/availability and subsequently other activities could be taken up. NTPC had informed that on 5 th July 2014 there had been a law & order incident involving disruption. Works had come to a standstill. Though the State Government was extending full support, the workmen were yet to come back. The concerned agencies were being asked to get the workmen back to site. In such a scenario, it would be difficult to estimate the effect of this disruption on the project schedule. 5.2 NLC-Neyveli TS-II Expansion (2x 250 MW) In the 25 th Meeting of SRPC, the following had been noted: NLC had informed that BHEL had committed synchronization of Unit-1 by mid August CoD of Unit-I was expected during August 2014 and CoD of Unit-II during September NLC had again filed a Petition for extension of injection of infirm power until 31 st March The delay in commissioning was affecting S1-S2 ATC also. In the 26 th Meeting of Commercial Sub- Committee of SRPC held on 21 st November 2014, NLC had informed that CoD of Units I & II are expected by December NLC - New Thermal Power Project (2x 500 MW) at Neyveli The following had been noted in the 25 th Meeting of SRPC: NLC had informed that CoD of Unit-I & Unit II was expected by October 2017 & April 2018 respectively. 5.4 NPCIL-Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) Stage-I (2x1000 MW) Following had been noted in the 25 th Meeting of SRPC: NPCIL had filed Petition before Hon ble CERC praying that they be permitted injection of infirm power to the grid till declaration of CoD of KKNPP Unit-1 or , whichever is earlier. Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 16 of 40

18 NPCIL had informed that final phase of pre CoD tests were continuing. Unit-I was under shutdown as per AERB requirements and CoD of the unit was expected by end of August Synchronization of Unit- II was planned by December 2014 and CoD by March Subsequently, NPCIL had filed Petition (Petition No. 408/MP/2014) seeking permission of Hon ble CERC to continue injection of infirm power in Southern Grid till declaration of COD of Unit-I or 22 nd January 2015, whichever is earlier. Hon ble CERC vide order dated had allowed extension of time for injection of infirm power into the grid for commissioning tests including full load test of unit up to MoP vide letter dated 10 th November 2014 (Annexure-IV) had allocated 50 MW unallocated power of Second Unit (1000 MW) of KKNPP to Telangana. This is to be implemented from the date of commercial operation of the unit. 5.5 BHAVINI- Kalpakkam PFBR (500 MW) In the 24 th / 25 th Meeting of SRPC, the following had been noted: TANTRANSCO had informed that tender in respect of Kancheepuram S/S had been finalized and the substation was expected to be ready by September Reactor could go critical by September 2014 and power injection was expected by November In the 26 th Meeting of Commercial Sub-Committee of SRPC held on 21 st November 2014, BHAVINI had informed that the unit would be commissioned in March NTECL - NTPC & TNEB Joint Venture - Vallur STPS Unit- III (500 MW) The following had been noted in the 25 th Meeting of SRPC: NTECL had informed that all activities except CHP had been completed and they were putting best efforts to complete balance works by August As abundant precaution, NTECL had approached Hon ble CERC seeking permission for infirm power injection up to 15 th October Subsequently, Hon ble CERC vide order dated had allowed extension of time for injection of infirm power into the grid for the commissioning tests including full load test of Unit-3 up to or actual date of commercial operation, whichever is earlier. Further vide Order dated , Hon ble CERC in Petition No. 392/MP/2014 had allowed extension of time for injection of infirm power into the grid for the commissioning tests Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 17 of 40

19 including full load test of Unit up to or actual date of commercial operation, whichever is earlier. In the 26 th Meeting of Commercial Sub- Committee of SRPC held on 21 st November 2014, NTECL had informed that CoD of Unit III is expected by December NLC Tamil Nadu Power Limited (NTPL - JV Company of NLC & TANGEDCO) at Tuticorin (2x500 MW) The following had been noted in the 25 th Meeting of SRPC: In the 26 th NLC had informed that the unit was in the final phase of commissioning. CoD of Unit-I expected by August 2014 & CoD of Unit- II expected by September Meeting of Commercial Sub- Committee of SRPC held on 21 st November 2014, NLC had informed that CoD of Unit - I is expected by December 2014 and Unit- II by February Krishnapattanam UMPP (6x660 MW) In the 25 th Meeting of SRPC, APTRANSCO had informed that the matter was before Hon ble CERC as well as Hon ble Delhi High Court. It was understood that Hon ble CERC had asked Reliance Power to first settle the matter before High Court and revert back. The Developer had sought a Meeting with the procurers. TN had requested AP to kindly continue to take the lead and arrange a Meeting at the earliest. APTRANSCO had assured that a Meeting would be called at the earliest. 5.9 Cheyyur UMPP (4000 MW) In the 25 th Meeting of SRPC, it had been noted that the project had now been revived. RfQ had been issued and project developer (M/s Coastal Tamil Nadu Power Ltd. - SPV of PFC) had applied for LTA to CTU Schedule of synchronizing/commissioning of the new projects of NTPC, NLC, NPCIL, BHAVINI, and Joint Venture & UMPP is furnished below: Station NTPC Kayamkulam Unit I, II, III Installed Capacity MW 1050/ 1950 Scheduled date of synchronizing / commissioning Remarks 12 th Plan Gas supply by Kerala requested for 500 MW. TN & Puducherry would consider after knowing the tentative tariff. AP & KAR DISCOMs were not willing to procure the power. Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 18 of 40

20 Kudgi Stage-I TPS I,I, III 3x800= 2400 Unit-I : synchronization by September 2015 Unit-II: By March 2016 NLC Neyveli-II Expn. I 250 CoD extension sought up to March 2015 New Thermal Power Project Sirkali TPP NPCIL Kudankulam Stage-I Construction activities in progress. Evacuation issues needed to be addressed. Modification of Heat Exchanger by BHEL II 250 Work in progress I 500 October 2017 II 500 April 2018 I, II, 3x660 From GoI approval PPA has been signed. Fuel III Unit I 52 months imported coal. Approval of Unit II 58 months Feasibility Report was awaited Unit-III 64 from NLC Board. months I 1000 January 2015 Synchronized on 22 nd October 2013 II 1000 Work in progress BHAVINI Kalpakkam (PFBR) I 500 March 2015 NTECL ( NTPC & TNEB JV) Vallur STPS I 500 Original schedule: CoD on February 2011 II 500 Original schedule: CoD on August 2011 III 500 December 2014 Synchronized on NTPL (JV Company of NLC & TANGEDCO) Tuticorin I 500 Original schedule: 40 months after LOA Anticipated schedule: December 2014 II 500 Original schedule: 45 months after LOA Anticipated schedule: February 2015 LOA signed on Commissioning activities started LOA signed on Work in progress Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 19 of 40

21 UMPP Krishnapattanam 3960 (6x660) The developer had stopped the works at site and the project may get delayed. The Developer had sought a Meeting with the procurers Cheyyur 4000 Site finalized during meeting of CMs held on RfQ had been issued and project developer (M/s Coastal Tamil Nadu Power Ltd. which is SPV of PFC) had applied for LTA to CTU. 6. NEW PROJECTS OF STATE SECTOR & IPP 6.1 Following are major thermal plants coming up in Southern Region during 12 th Plan : Sl No. Name of project Located in Owner Capacity in MW 1 KRISHNAPATNAM ANDHRA JV(APPDCL) PRADESH STATE ANDHRA RAYALASEEMA TPS ST-IV PRADESH STATE ANDHRA MEENAKSHI PH-II PRADESH IPP ANDHRA SIMHAPURI PH-II PRADESH IPP EAST COAST ENERGY ANDHRA THERMAL PRADESH IPP ANDHRA POWERTECH. PRADESH IPP ANDHRA NCC KRISHNAPATNAM PRADESH IPP HINDUJA STATE IPP, ANDHRA VIZAG PRADESH IPP BELLARY TPS U-3 KARNATAKA STATE YERAMARUS KARNATAKA STATE EDLAPUR KARNATAKA STATE COASTAL ENERGEN TAMILNADU IPP IND-BARATH POWER TAMILNADU IPP IL&FS TAMIL NADU TAMILNADU IPP KAKALIYA TPP ST-II TELANGANA STATE SINGARENI TELANGANA IPP 1200 Remarks AP : 300 MW AP : 500 MW AP : 250 MW Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 20 of 40

22 7. COAL STOCK POSITION IN THERMAL STATIONS OF SOUTHERN REGION Coal stock position had remained critical in APGENCO stations, Simhadri, Ramagundam, RTPS,BTPS and at NTECL station during the period under review. Chairperson, SRPC vide letter dated 01 st August 2014 (Annexure-V) addressed to Secretary (Power) had taken up this matter. 8. SIMHADRI STPS SCHEDULES FOR TO Hudhud cyclone had affected generation in Simhadri STPS complex on account of outages of major evacuation lines. Due to outage / limitations in the transmission system, SRLDC had regulated generation from Simhadri STPS in real time based on the line loadings etc. A Meeting of APSLDC, TSSLDC, SRLDC, NTPC & SRPC Secretariat was held on 05 th November 2014 in NTPC, Secunderabad to discuss issues relating to schedules of Simhadri STPS for the period from to (Record Notes of discussions available at / meetings/special/rcn pdf). The matter was further deliberated in the 26 th Meeting of Commercial Sub- Committee held on 21 st November After deliberations, the following had been agreed: Revision of Generation schedules of Simhadri STPS to actual generation for all time blocks from block No.34 of 12 th October 2014 to block No.88 of 25 th October Scheduled drawal of beneficiaries of Simhadri STPS Stage-II would also be revised accordingly. Revision of Generation schedules of Talcher STPS Stage-II for the blocks 39 to 61 for 12 th Oct 2014 with actual. Exemption from Hon ble CERC needs to be obtained by AP SLDC in respect of control area of Simhadri STPS Stage-I. In respect of schedules of Simhadri STPS Stage-I, APSLDC, TSTRANSCO & NTPC to discuss and settle the matter separately. In order to consider matter regarding deemed DC, NTPC needs to document details of problems faced in synchronization of units. Coal stock position during 12 th October to 25 th October 2014 also needs to be furnished. Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 21 of 40

23 Details would be put up to ensuing TCC/SRPC for kind consideration. Subsequently NTPC vide letter dated 25 th November 2014 (Annexure-VI) had furnished the details. 9. EMERGENCY SYSTEM RESTORATION 9.1 Need for Emergency Restoration System (ERS) was felt during the recent Hud Hud Cyclone. CEA had taken a Meeting on 10 th November 2014 in this regard. In the Meeting it was noted that PGCIL was having 2 ERS (1 at Vijayawada & 1 at Bangalore) in Southern Region. KPTCL had also reported availability of ERS. APTRANSCO was planning to procure ERS. 9.2 The requirement of ERS is mandated as per Regulation 22 of CEA (Grid Standards) Regulations 2010 as given below: Each transmission licensee shall have an arrangement for restoration of transmission lines of 400 kv and above and strategic 220 kv lines through the use of Emergency Restoration System in order to minimize the outage time of the transmission lines in case of tower failures. 9.3 The requirement for ERS by each of the transmission utility needs to be finalized. 10. PROGRESS OF BUS/LINE REACTORS TO BE COMMISSIONED IN SR Details of Bus / Line Reactors / Dynamic Compensation approved in the Standing Committee / SRPC pending for commissioning by the SR constituents are furnished below: Entity Bus Name Status REMARKS KPCL Raichur TPS By October 2014 As identified in the 22 nd KPTCL Hoody Davanagere Nelamangala Talaguppa By October 2014 Standing Committee Meeting on Power System Planning of SR and as approved in the 4 th SRPC Meeting held on 7 th June 2007 Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 22 of 40

24 Entity PGCIL APTRANSCO TSTRANSCO Bus Name Vijayawada Capacity in MVAR 2x125 Nagarjuna Sagar 125 Narendra 125 Approve d in 20 th SRPC/ 34 th SC 21 st SRPC/ 34 th SC 21 st SRPC/ 34 th SC Type Bus Bus Bus Hyderabad st SRPC 22 nd Gooty 125 SRPC / Bus 36 th SC Hassan 125 Bus Khammam 125 Bus Narendra (New) 125 Bus Trivandrum 125 Bus Nellore (Existing) 125 Bus Yelahanka 2x63 36 th Bus SC Nellore PS on NPS- 2x63 Gooty Line (37 th Line SC) Narendra Madhugiri D/C at each end 4x63 Line 21 st Vemagiri 125 SRPC/ Bus 34 th SC Vemagiri 125 Bus Kurnool 125 Bus Kalpakka 125 Bus Mamidipalli th SC Bus Gajwel 125 Bus Sankarapalli 125 Bus Mehboob Nagar 125 Bus Remarks Likely commission ing during December 2015-March 2016 By August 2014 By Dec 2015 (APERC approval is awaited) PGCIL had informed that the reactor at Hyderabad had been dropped in view of the STATCOM being planned at Hyderabad. It had been suggested that PGCIL may revert back with ratification/approval of Standing Committee in this regard. Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 23 of 40

25 Dynamic Compensation (Approved in 36 th SC) Entity PGCIL Bus Name SC MVA GVA / KA Hyderabad 18.4/ 26.5 Udumalpet 19.4/ 28.0 Trichy 12.5/ 18.0 Dynamic Compensation (STATCOM) Mechanically Switched Compensation (MVAR) Reactor Capacitor MVAR 2x125 1x MVAR 2x125 1x MVAR 2x125 1x125 Remarks Construction of 400 kv Vijayawada-Nellore Ckt-III & IV lines under system strengthening was underway. Along with this, 2 reactors of 63 MVAR at Nellore and 2 reactors of 50 MVAR at Vijayawada are envisaged for both the lines. The reactors were ready for commissioning at both the ends. During discussions in the OCC forum it was proposed to utilize above reactors at both the stations even before the lines are commissioned. SRLDC had opined that utilization of these reactors would help in containing the high voltage and thus help system operation. In this regard, letter dated 18 th September 2014 (Annexure -VII) had been addressed to the SRPC Members. 11. STUDY GROUP OF SLDCs TO ASSESS TTC/ATC AND OPERATIONAL PLANNING 11.1 Need for having quality node wise data from constituents for optimal utilization of transmission assets has been felt in various forums. Having a dedicated study group in SLDCs for TTC/ATC/Operational Planning would help in addressing this issue to a large extent. Procedure for Relieving Congestion In Real Time Operation mandates SLDC to assess the TTC/TRM/ATC on its inter-state transmission corridor considering meshed intra-state corridor for exchange (import/export) of power with ISTS. In addition, SLDCs are also to designate Main and Alternate Officers as Reliability Coordinator(s). The need for having dedicated system group in each utility and Load Despatch Centres for operation planning had also been discussed in MoP Meeting held on 11 th March 2014 to discuss Task Force Report on Power System Analysis Under Contingency. Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 24 of 40

26 11.2 A Meeting of the Study Group of the SLDCs was held on 20 th October 2014 (Minutes available at pdf). Manpower crunch had been highlighted by most of the SLDCs to handle these additional responsibilities effectively. AP & Telangana SLDCs were yet to form a Study Group at the SLDCs. Subsequently a workshop was also organized by SRLDC on 20 th November Considering lower temperature limit (less than 45⁰C) for ATC computation (Kolar-Hosur D/C line) was under examination of NRCE. 12. SEMs ON ALL FEEDERS FOR SECTIONAL LOSSES SRLDC had put this issue to Commercial sub- Committee of SRPC as follows: As per CEA (Installation and operation of meters) Regulations, 2006 and Amendment thereof, 7.1 At one end of the line between the sub-stations of the same licensee, and at both ends of the line between sub-stations of two different licensees. But in the backdrop of increased complexities in Transmission network, a need is felt for installing the SEMs on both ends of all the feeders same licensees also irrespective of ownership. This will help in computing Sectional Loss at each bus and identify the metering deficiencies and under-recordings. Commercial Committee may please approve the proposal so that CTU can do the needful. This issue had been discussed in the 25 th Meeting of Commercial Sub- Committee of SRPC. After deliberations, Commercial Sub- Committee had agreed in principle, but observed that installation of SEMs on all feeders involved considerable cost implications etc. Hence it was agreed that the details of SEMs requirement etc would be furnished by SRLDC so that the matter could be put up to TCC/SRPC for consideration. 13. IEGC RELATED ISSUES REQUIRING ATTENTION/ACTION 13.1 Automatic Demand Management Schemes Automatic Demand Management Scheme in line with clause (d) of the IEGC was to be provided by all the constituents by 1 st January 2011.SRLDC & SRPC Secretariat had pointed out that automated scheme was to be in place to meet Regulatory requirements. Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 25 of 40

27 The following is the status update on the action finalized in the 25 th Meeting of SRPC: In compliance of Order dated 22 nd February 2014 of CERC in respect of Petition No. 120/2011, it was learnt that TANTRANSCO had finalized the scheme and communicated to P&C Wing for implementation. Since considerable time had lapsed, the scheme needed to be in place at the earliest. Other Constituents (other than KSEB) also needed to put the ADMS in place. Scheme in TN yet to be implemented. In 101 st OCCM TN had informed that the scheme would be completed by December The logic would take care of sudden withdrawal of wind generation also. KPTCL had informed that 350 MW loads had been identified for ADMS. Initially the loads would be tripped manually, but within a period of three months, the same would be automated. Scheme in Karnataka yet to be implemented. In the 101 st OCCM Karnataka SLDC had informed that the scheme would be completed by December AP & Telangana had informed that the new upgraded SCADA system was likely to be in place by October 2014 and ADMS would be subsequently implemented. Scheme in AP & Telangana yet to be implemented. In the 101 st OCCM AP &TS SLDCs had informed that the scheme would be completed by March KSEB had informed that the scheme (320 MW) had already been implemented. New Scheme which would replace the old implemented scheme at 11 kv was being implemented Inadequate UFRs and df/dt reliefs Issue regarding inadequate relief through UFRs and df/dt relays had consistently been raised by SRLDC & SRPC Secretariat. SRLDC had also reported the issue under clause 1.5 of IEGC on a number of occasions. SRPC Secretariat had taken up the matter with Constituents for necessary compliance. On 19 th December 2013, Hon ble CERC had issued its Order in respect of Petition No 263/MP/2012. It had directed that SR constituents identify additional feeders and install UFR and df/dt relays to ensure relief as decided by SRPC from time to time. SLDCs had also been directed to map the relays on the SCADA system within three months of issuance of the Orders. Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 26 of 40

28 Visible relief of the states is as follows : AUFR, df/dt feeders Percentage relief realization w.r.t. SCADA monitored October 2014 August 2014 MAX MIN AVG MAX MIN AVG AP 58% 15% 40% 109% 50% 82% TS 123% 39% 77% KAR 75% 16% 55% 83% 7% 59% KER 106% 52% 74% 80% 23% 48% TN 69% 21% 53% 74% 47% 60% SR 87% 49% 70% 80% 47% 65% Except Kerala and Puducherry all the other constituents were yet to implement the additional feeders All the constituents were yet to complete 100% SCADA mapping. KSEB had approached CERC for time extension for complete the activity In the 24 th TCC Meeting after deliberations SLDCs had been requested to examine the matter in consultation with the Discoms. Endeavour to improve the relief figures by about 20 % (at least up to 70 % ) would be ensured by the next SRPC Meeting. The issue is being regularly monitored in the OCCM but there was no significant improvement from the earlier visible relief Low Voltage and installation of UV Relay Following is the status on the actionable points as discussed in the 24 th TCC Meeting: KSEB had finalized the scheme which had been put to higher management and approval was awaited. Scheme was yet to be approved and implemented SRLDC had said that this issue was being followed up since last couple of years and they may be constrained to go for physical regulation measures in low voltage areas. Scheme had been finalized and implemented KPTCL had agreed to implement UV relay scheme. In addition steps would also be taken to provide capacitor of adequate capacity at low voltage nodes. Scheme was yet to be approved and implemented TANTRANSCO had stated that they would maintain the voltage levels within limits at 230 kv level and below. It had been pointed out that loss of wind generation had taken place due to low voltage Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 27 of 40

29 scenario. States were to maintain voltages within IEGC range and in case voltages are not maintained, then UVR is to be provided as per IEGC. IEGC/CEA Regulations mandate providing UV relays if need arises Restricted Governor Mode of Operation (RGMO)/FGMO of Generating Units & MVAR Interchange In the 25 th Meeting of SRPC, the following had been noted: All GENCOs would endeavor to ensure RGMO response as mandated in the Regulations. Response would be analyzed further in a Special Meeting of Generators to be held during August Regarding MVAR, the constituents had been requested to kindly comply the decisions taken in various Meetings in this regard. A Meeting in this regard was held on (Minutes available at Minutes_RGMO pdf) The response was minimal by most of the generators and there was considerable scope of improvement. Actionable points in respect of RGMO and MVAR finalized in the Special Meeting needed to be implemented. All the SLDCs to monitor the response of the generators in their control area and take up the matter with respective SERC in case of lack of response or inadequate response. (ROP dated on Petition No.302/MP/2013) 13.5 Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) The following had been noted in the SRPC/TCC Meeting: There had been 3-4 incidences of wind generation withdrawal of around 1,000 MW in the past one year. This was on account of nonavailability of LVRT feature which was a matter of great concern to grid security. Special Meeting of Protection Sub-Group had been held in this regard on 08 th July 2014 TANTRANSCO had informed that the matter regarding provision of LVRT features was being taken up with the wind developers. Data/information could be jointly studied to assess the root cause for such incidents, whether it could be attributed to variability or on account of non-availability of LVRT/FRT features KPTCL had informed that they were viewing the issue with concern since about 70% of the wind mills in Karnataka Grid may not be equipped with LVRT feature presently. They would take up the issue with wind developers. Compliance in this regard could be planned only in a phased manner. Most of the wind mills (about 95 %) were privately owned and commissioned over a period of 6 to 8 years. Agenda Notes for the 25 th Meeting of TCC & 26 th Meeting of SRPC 28 of 40