Common use of Non-Synchronous Generation Clause in Contracts

Non-Synchronous Generation. Interconnection Customer shall design the Generating Facility to maintain a composite power delivery at continuous rated power output at the high-side of the generator substation, or equivalent location when there is not a generator substation, at a power factor within the range of 0.95 leading to 0.95 lagging, unless the Distribution Provider has established a different power factor range that applies to all non-synchronous generators in the Control Area on a comparable basis. This power factor range standard shall be dynamic and can be met using, for example, power electronics designed to supply this level of reactive capability (taking into account any limitations due to voltage level, real power output, etc.) or fixed and switched capacitors, or a combination of the two. This requirement shall only apply to newly interconnecting non-synchronous generators that have not yet submitted the initial posting of Interconnection Financial Security as of the effective date of the Final Rule establishing this requirement (Order No. 827). Newly interconnecting non-synchronous generators that have submitted the initial posting of Interconnection Financial Security and have not executed a GIA, or requested the filing of an unexecuted GIA, as of the effective date of the Final Rule, will be required to maintain a composite power delivery at continuous rated power output at the Point of Interconnection at a power factor within the range of 0.95 leading to 0.95 lagging, if an Interconnection Study shows that such a requirement is necessary to ensure safety or reliability.