Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (Act No. 4 of 2006)

Rules

Grid Capacity Allocation Rules

5. Applicability of the Rules

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5.1 These rules shall apply to NSPs that are legal entities to provide electrical network services and are responsible for planning, processing connection application, operation, and maintenance of an electricity network in their respective jurisdictions. The scope of an application encompasses electricity transmission and distribution activities, including the following:
(a) An Applicant intending to develop, operate, and maintain a Facility.
(b) A licensee or its appointed representative that develops, operates and maintains the distribution network.
(c) A licensee or its appointed representative that develops, operates and maintains the transmission network.

 

5.2 These rules shall also apply to Applicants seeking grid connection allocation, including renewable energy, thermal energy sources, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), pumped hydro, and hybrid systems integrating storage to enhance dispatchability and provide ancillary services and/or any other technology that generates electricity.