Saudi Arabian Grid Code May 2024

General Provisions 2.3.1.1 A User seeking a new, or modification of an existing, Connection, to the Grid shall secure a proper Connection Agreement with the TSP by following the Chapter 2 - Connection Code The Saudi Arabian Grid Code Updated Version: May 2024 procedure specified in this section, prior to the actual Connection to the Grid. This procedure is depicted in Figure 2.6, page 45. 2.3.1.2 The TSP shall establish the procedures for the processing of User applications for new, or modification of an existing, Connection to the Grid. The TSP will also set out the time for Connection after receiving all the required information from the applicant. 2.3.1.3 The time periods for a User’s new, or modification of an existing, Connection shall be negotiated and agreed upon upfront, between the TSP and the User, in every case. Users will be connected to the Transmission System based on Grid Impact Studies. 2.3.1.4 The conditions under this section apply to Users seeking new Connections to the Transmission System. Users currently connected to the Transmission System may have been designed to different standards and, therefore, may not be able to comply in whole or in part with some or all of these conditions. Such Users should seek Derogations in accordance with the provisions of (1.11) of Chapter 1: General Conditions. However, these conditions shall be applied to Users if new installations or modifications (e.g. in the Excitation System, etc.) are introduced on the User Site. 2.3.1.5 All Plant and Apparatus at the Connection Point shall comply with the relevant TSP standards, or in their absence, other IEC, ANSI, or IEEE standards, unless modified by any provision in the applicable Connection Agreement. 2.3.1.6 The Transmission System voltage level at which a User will be connected and the Busbar configuration which a User’s System uses will depend upon, but not limited to, the following: (i) the size of the Generating Units and the number of Generating Units comprised in the User System (for Generators); (ii) the size of the MW Demand at the Connection Point (for Distribution Entities and Directly-connected Customers); (iii) consistency with future development of the Transmission System as well as the coordinated planning of the Transmission System and of the Distribution System/User System; (iv) proximity to the existing Transmission System; and (v) the cost of the proposed Connection. 2.3.1.7 The method of Connection used may exceed the relevant standards where this is required by the User and is acceptable to the TSP. Chapter 2 - Connection Code The Saudi Arabian Grid Code Updated Version: May 2024 2.3.1.8 The TSP shall deliver or take electric Energy at the Connection Point and shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever beyond that point. 2.3.1.9 In case of a dispute, the TSP shall try first to settle it bilaterally through negotiation with the User. If cannot settle it, the TSP will deal with the dispute according to the procedures and mechanisms prescribed by the Regulator for this purpose.