CTUIL is making all efforts to grant the Connectivity/LTA on margins available in existing/under construction ISTS to the extent possible. The details of margins in Existing/under construction stations are available on CTU website and are being updated on monthly basis .
CTUIL also takes advance actions for planning of new ISTS for identified potential RE zones and getting the same approved from concerned authorities. However, considering the timelines for bidding & implementation of new ISTS, it is desirable that applicants may apply for Connectivity/GNA preferably 30 months in advance from the Start Date of Connectivity/GNA in new ISTS to avoid any mismatch between commissioning of RE project and associated ISTS required for evacuation/drawl of power.
The RE Generators shall observe the explanations, procedures, timelines and furnish the Test/Study reports as contained in the “Report of the Working Group in respect of Data Submission Procedure and Verification of Compliance to CEA Regulations on Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid by RE Generators” (available at CTU website) in respect of submission of CON-4 documents/Technical Connection Data and demonstration of compliance to CEA Regulations on Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid.
The RE generator shall submit the complete CON-4/technical connection data at least 12 months prior to the physical interconnection with the Grid in line with the above-mentioned Working Group Report with the undertaking that the data/RE plant model submitted is accurate and representative of the actual plant response.
Based on the submitted data/RE plant model and the studies carried out by applicant, the RE generator shall take advance action for the implementation of the required measures towards compliance with CEA Regulations on Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid, pending issuance of CON-5 upon fulfilment of all applicable compliances by applicant.
After obtaining Connection Offer (CON-5), if there is any deviation in the compliance requirement vis a vis earlier planned measures in Para (2) above, grantee shall take necessary timely actions in this regard.
Revised Procedure for “Grant of Connectivity to projects based on Renewable sources to Inter-State Transmission System” has been issued on 20/02/2021 by CERC in supersession of the Detailed Procedure for “Grant of Connectivity to projects based on Renewable sources to Inter-State Transmission System” dated 15/05/2018. It is available at the following link:
Applicants are requested to go through the CERC Revised Procedure as well as Connectivity Regulations, 2009 & its amendments thereof and ensure that the applications are in conformity to the revised procedure. Relevant CERC Regulations alongwith Detailed Procedures are available at the following link:
Procedure for BG issuance using SFMS
ADVISORY REGARDING SUBMISSION OF PHYSICAL COPY OF BANK GUARANTEE
Please note that the GST and PAN No. of Central Transmission Utility of India Limited are as below:
Further, the aforesaid shall also be applicable in case of relocation/readjustment of allocated bay(s) by CTU.
Any entity applying for Stage-II Connectivity under Para 9.2.2 needs to submit the following documents w.r.t. achievements of milestones under clause (i) & (ii):
a.Ownership or lease rights or land use rights for 50% of the land required for the capacity of Stage-II Connectivity.
It is clarified that in all such cases, the documents regarding land rights should bear clear and existing vesting of land rights including the rights to use and possess the land in favour of applicant at the time of application. Further, the land rights should correspond reasonably with the life of the project.
Towards compliance of above, the applicants shall be required to submit the following documents:
b.Financial closure of the project (with copy of sanction letter):
Towards compliance of above, the applicants shall be required to submit the following documents:
Declaration/Undertaking:
An Undertaking on company letterhead signed by authorized signatory under company seal providing the following particulars:
In support of the particulars so provided under clause (a) above, the Applicant shall be required to provide the following documents:
i. In case of loan from financial institution:
ii. In case of equity /funding from applicant’s company
iii. In case of equity/Funding from Parent company:
OR
Release of at least 10% of the project cost including the land acquisition cost through equity, duly supported by Auditor’s certificate:
Towards compliance of above, the applicants shall be required to submit the following documents:
Applicant | Injecting Entity(ies) | Drawal Entity(ies) | ||
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ISTS Connected | Intra state/State Connected | ISTS Connected | Intra state/State Connected | |
LTA | NOC not required | STU NOC required | NOC not required | STU NOC required |
MTOA | NOC not required | SLDC NOC required | NOC not required | SLDC NOC required |
Note: Applicants are advised to ensure that specific Start & End dates are mentioned in NoC.