Saudi Arabian Grid Code May 2024

If a Derogation is granted, then the relevant Participant will not be obliged to comply with the applicable provision of the Grid Code (to the extent and for the period of the Derogation) and shall comply with any alternate provision as set forth in the Derogation. Draft proposal Submitted to GCSC GCSC assesses GCSC informs the decision to initiator GCSC takes appropriate action GCSC finalizes its review GCSC sends recommendation to Regulator Regulator informs GCSC of the decision Regulator considers and takes decision GCSC consults experts, if required Chapter 1 - General Conditions The Saudi Arabian Grid Code Updated Version: May 2024 1.11.10 A Derogation from the Grid Code will normally have an expiry date in order to review its continued need and monitor performance towards compliance. 1.11.11 Every Derogation will be entered on a register maintained by the Regulator for this purpose. 1.11.12 A Derogation granted to a Participant shall be non-transferable. Therefore, if a non-compliant Plant or system is sold, the new Participant will need to seek a fresh Derogation. 1.11.13 Where a material change in circumstances has occurred, a review of any existing Derogation, and any Derogation under consideration, may be initiated by the Regulator at its own or at the request of any Participant. Communication between the TSP and Users 1.12.1 Unless otherwise specified in the Grid Code, all instructions given by the TSP and communications (other than those relating to the submission of data and notices) between the TSP and Users (other than Generators) shall take place between the TSP Control Engineer based at the TSP Control Center notified by the TSP to each User prior to Connection and the relevant User’s Responsible Engineer at the User’s Control Center notified by the User to the TSP prior to Connection or such other person as the TSP or the User (as the case may be) may, from time to time, notify to the other for such purposes. 1.12.2 Unless otherwise specified in the Grid Code, all instructions given by the TSP and communications (other than those relating to the submission of data and notices) between the TSP and a Generator shall take place between the TSP Control Engineer based at the TSP Control Center notified by the TSP to each Generator prior to Connection and the Generator’s Responsible Engineer at the Generator’s Control Center notified by the Generator to the TSP prior to Connection or such other person as the TSP or the Generator (as the case may be) may from time to time notify to the other for such purposes. 1.12.3 Unless otherwise specified in the Grid Code, all instructions given by the TSP and communications (other than those relating to the submission of data and notices) between the TSP and Users will be by telephone, fax, or any other acceptable electronic means, with a facility to record messages permanently. 1.12.4 Where instructions or communications are given under the Grid Code by means of a communications system with a facility to record (by whatever means) messages permanently and without access to erase or modify the Chapter 1 - General Conditions The Saudi Arabian Grid Code Updated Version: May 2024 recorded instructions and communications, such recording (to be retained for at least one [1] year) shall be accepted by the TSP and Users as evidence of those instructions or communications. Data, Notices, and Confidentiality 1.13.1 All data and Notices required under the Grid Code (other than data which is the subject of a specific requirement of the Grid Code as to the manner of its delivery) shall be submitted electronically or through any other suitable means agreed upon by the concerned parties. Written notices under the Grid Code shall be served either by hand delivery, registered first-class pre-paid mail, courier service, or facsimile to the TSP or the User, as the case may be.