ENERGEX Standard 00233 Inverters - 30kW To 1000kW

Energex Limited Standard Standard 00233 22 April 2014 (V5) Energex Limited Standard No: 04240 24 Apr 2013
2013 (V3 draft) No: 04240 15 Mar 2013 (V2)

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Customer Standard for
Parallel Embedded Generation
Via Inverters
- >30kW to 1000kW

This manual is to be read in conjunction with any current Standards Alerts.
Standards Alerts may supersede information contained within this manual.

Approved by: C Lee
Energex Limited Standard Standard 00233 22 April 2014 (V5) Energex Limited Standard No: 04240 24 Apr 2013 (V3 draft) No: 04240 15 Mar 2013 (V2)

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Foreword
This Standard has been prepared by Energex to provide owners and proponents of embedded generation
installations via inverters information about their rights and obligations for the connection to and interfacing
with the Energex Distribution Network.

Energex as the Distribution Network Service Provider, has an inherent obligation to ensure that such inverter
energy system (IES) do not cause a material degradation in the quality of supply to other network users and
do not adversely affect operation of the distribution network.


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Contents
Foreword .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Contents ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Section 1 - General .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Application.................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Object ......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Referenced Documents .............................................................................................................. 5
1.5 Definitions For This Document ................................................................................................... 5
1.6 Changes from Previous Version ................................................................................................. 6
Section 2 - Network Connection Agreement ..................................................................................... 7
2.1 Network Connection Assets ....................................................................................................... 7
2.2 General Requirements For Connection Of Generators ............................................................... 8
2.3 Connection Enquiry .................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Connection Enquiry Response ................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Connection Application ............................................................................................................... 8
2.6 Financial Requirements, Fees and Charges ............................................................................. 11
Section 3 - Technical Considerations .............................................................................................. 12
3.1 Stage 1 Initial Tests .................................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Technical Considerations Stage 2 Assessment & Mitigation Options .................................... 13
3.3 Types Of Embedded Generators .............................................................................................. 13
Section 4 - Technical Requirements And Performance Standards ................................................ 16
4.1 Scope ....................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Connection ............................................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Network Supply Arrangements ................................................................................................. 16
4.4 Supply Network Environment ................................................................................................... 16
4.5 Three Phase Balanced Inverters .............................................................................................. 17
4.6 Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) ................................................................................. 17
4.7 Strata-Title Developments with Bulk Metering .......................................................................... 17
4.8 IES Design and Construction.................................................................................................... 19
4.9 IES Operations ......................................................................................................................... 19
4.10 Protection of the IES ................................................................................................................ 20
4.11 Protection of the Distribution Network ....................................................................................... 21
4.12 Interruption and withstand capacity .......................................................................................... 23
4.13 Earth grid ................................................................................................................................. 23
4.14 System neutral earthing............................................................................................................ 23
4.15 Power factor ............................................................................................................................. 23
4.16 Steady State Voltage ................................................................................................................ 24
4.17 Disturbance issues ................................................................................................................... 24
4.18 Metering ................................................................................................................................... 26
4.19 Testing and commissioning ...................................................................................................... 27
Appendix A Backup Protection Requirements ............................................................................. 28
Appendix B Compliance Assessment Report .............................................................................. 29
Covering Letter (sample only) .............................................................................................................. 29
Attachment 1 Compliance Checklist ................................................................................................. 30
Attachment 2 PV/Inverter Checklist (Form 1552) .............................................................................. 31
Attachment 3 Circuit/Block Diagrams (samples only) ........................................................................ 32
Attachment 4 Compliance Assessment Report - Commissioning ...................................................... 34

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Section 1 - General
1.1 Scope
This Standard outlines the requirements for small to medium scale photo-voltaic (PV) three phase
balanced type inverter Generating Systems with a total nameplate rating from >30kW up to but not
exceeding 1000 kW at a single connection point; that are intended to be connected to and operate in
parallel with, any part of Energexs distribution network under normal operating conditions.
1.2 Application
This Standard does not apply to:
Micro scale parallel customer generation via single phase unbalanced Inverters in the range up to
30 kVA (refer to Energexs Network Connection Agreement for Inverter Energy Systems (IES)
Photovoltaic Systems and Microgenerators)
Embedded synchronous Generating Systems.
Non-parallel operating back-up generation
This document does not cover issues associated with the sale of electricity exported into the Energex
distribution network. This is a matter between the proponent and their selected electricity retailer.
1.3 Object
The object of this Standard is to provide owners and Proponents of Inverter Energy Systems (IESs)
information about their rights and obligations for connection to and interfacing with the Energex
Network. Under National Electricity Rules (NER) 5.3 Energex has an obligation to review and process
applications to connect or modify a connection which are submitted to it and must enter into a
connection agreement with the applicant. This requirement covers both customer load and embedded
generation plant.
Inverter energy systems (IESs), when connected to the Energex network, can impact the operating
conditions, voltage profile and feeder load.
Energex has obligations to ensure safety and security of its network for ALL customers connected to
the Energex network. Energexs prime directives, in order of importance, are:
Safety of people (staff and general public)
Safety and security of plant and equipment
Minimise disruption (quality and reliability) of supply to network customers.
It is Energexs responsibility to ensure all proposed IES connections comply with these directives.


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1.4 Referenced Documents
1.4.1 Energex Standards
Copies of Energex Standards may be obtained from the following website
http://apps.energex.com.au/service_providers/technical_docs/asp/technical_documents.asp

1.4.2 Referenced Standards
Additional Australian Standards are listed in Energexs standard design documents.
AS 4777 Grid Connection of Energy Systems via Inverters, Parts 1, 2 and 3;
AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS/NZS 3008 Electrical installationsSelection of cables
AS/NZS 5033 Installation of Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays
ENA ENA Guideline for the preparation for connection of Embedded Generation
within Distribution Networks May 2011

1.5 Definitions For This Document
Anti-islanding
protection
A protection system to detect islanded conditions and disconnect the PV
inverter(s) from the network. Backup protection may be required where
multiple inverters are installed together.
Connection Point: The agreed point of supply established between Network Service Provider(s)
and another Registered Participant, Non-Registered Connection Applicant or
franchise Connection Applicant.
Customer: A person who:
(a) engages in the activity of purchasing electricity supplied through a
transmission or distribution system to a connection point; and
(b) is registered by AEMO as a Customer under Chapter 2. (of the NER).
Distribution System: A distribution network, together with the connection assets associated with
the distribution network which is another transmission or distribution system.
Electricity Distributor:

Energex is the owner, lessor and operator of the South East Queensland
electricity distribution network.
Generating System:

The actual generator of electricity and all related equipment essential to its
function as a single entity.
HV: High Voltage nominally above 1kV.
Interconnection Synchronous parallel operation of a generating system to the electricity
network
Inverter Energy
System (IES)
Performs the conversion of the variable DC output of the photovoltaic (PV)
modules into a utility frequency AC power that can be fed into the Supply
Network.
Islanding Occurs when the Supply Network is isolated and one or more PV generators
remain connected to the isolated network and continues to supply load in
this part of the network.
Low Voltage
Connection Point:
This can range from the point of entry on a residence, to a low voltage fuse
on a pole or pillar to the low voltage terminals of a distribution transformer.
Micro-embedded
generating system via
inverters
For the purpose of this Standard an embedded generating system via
inverters that has a nameplate rating up to 10kW (one phase) or 30kW
(three phase)

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Small to medium scale
generating system via
inverters
For the purpose of this Standard an embedded generating system via
inverters that has an aggregated nameplate from >30 kW and up to 1000 kW
three phase.
National Metering
Identifier (NMI)
A National Metering Identifier as described in NER clause 7.3.1(d).
Supply Network: The apparatus, equipment, plant and buildings used to convey, and control
the conveyance of, electricity to customers (whether wholesale or retail)
excluding any connection assets. In relation to a Network Service Provider, a
network owned, operated or controlled by that Network Service Provider.
Network Coupling
Point
The point at which connection assets join a distribution network, used to
identify the distribution service price payable by a Connection Applicant.
Network Augmentation
Works:
Augmentation works required on network assets to enable a new project to
be supplied or the increase in supply for an existing Connection Applicant.
Network Islanded
Operation:
Generation is allowed to back feed into a portion of the distribution network
that is isolated from the rest of the electricity supply network, typically as a
result from a protection operation on the transmission or distribution network.
Proponent:

Means the Generator, Customer or developer or their agent (i.e. Consulting
Engineers);
Retailer: Means the holder of an electricity retail licence granted under the Electricity
Act, 1994, who is contracted to sell electricity to the Customer at the Supply
Address.
Service Provider (SP): A person or organisation authorised by the DNSP to carry out design and/or
construction of certain electrical works.
Compliance
Assessment Report
(CAR)
A report compiled by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland
detailing the technical components of the Generating System, including
single line and protection diagrams, protection settings and details of
commissioning tests undertaken.
Three Phase
Balanced Inverters
Means a three phase inverter configured to ensure balanced output to all
phases at all times whilst connected to the Network and all three phases
simultaneously disconnect from, or connect to the Network in response to
protection or automatic controls (e.g. anti-islanding and subsequent
reconnection).
Negotiated Customer
Connection Contract
(NCCC)
A commercial contract between the proponent and Energex which acts as
the Network Connection Agreement and details the specifics of the IES
Wayside Loading The additional load off a shared network (either low voltage or 11kV
depending on the situation) to provide a sink for excess power generated by
the IES.

1.6 Changes from Previous Version
Removed reference to TUoS Sect 2.6.
Sect 3.2 modified to give options where individual tests fail.
Table 2 removed option for power export on shared LV circuits.
Sect 4.11 Removed requirement for UPS to backup relay
Sect 4.16 Added requirement for internal voltage rise calculation
Appendix A NVD setting added, and reference added to internet site for approved relays.


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Section 2 - Network Connection Agreement
The Proponent of any IES installation must enter into a Connection Agreement with Energex. These
connection agreements are subject to commercial negotiations between the parties. The Connection
Agreement (Negotiated Customer Connection Contract or NCCC) encompasses both the technical and
commercial aspects of the connection, addresses the Standards and Minimum Technical requirements
and specifies the terms and conditions including the connection charge, use of system charges and
quality of supply.
The Proponent shall indemnify Energex and accept liability for safety and supply quality issues that occur
when the generator is operating. Energex will provide supply to local customer loads on a no-risk basis.
This requirement shall apply to all loads that are connected on the customer side of the network
Boundary and which can be supplied from the generator.

2.1 Network Connection Assets
Connection assets are those assets which are dedicated to providing connection services to a customer
or generator. These asset boundary principles are summarised in Figure 1. The Network Coupling Point
defines the boundary between Network and Connection Assets. The Connection Point identifies the
ownership responsibility between Energex and the embedded generator. Revenue metering is normally
installed as close as practicable to the Connection Point.
Where Connection Assets include transformers, the Network Coupling Point and low voltage metering
will normally be on the low voltage side of the transformer. HV metering will be installed in situations
where the customer owns and operates the HV assets.
Network
(HV)
Customer Facility or
Development Site
Customers
Electrical
Installation
Legend
NCP Network Coupling Point
CP Connection Point
MP Metering Point
NCP
MP
CP
Connection Assets
HV
Development Site
Customers
Electrical
Installation
MP
CP
NCP
Connection Assets
HV & LV
Development Site
Customers
Electrical
Installation
MP
CP
Customer Owned
Connection Assets
HV
Customer 1
Customer 2
Customer 3
NCP

Figure 1: Asset Boundary Principles

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Energex may need to upgrade or augment the network to provide adequate capacity for connection of
the IES. In addition, the Customer may require a separate low voltage circuit or supply transformer to
mitigate possible voltage supply fluctuations to other customers. When determining whether a required
section of network is Shared Network or Connection Asset, Energex will consider a planning horizon
giving consideration to the potential for other developments in the area. Energexs Capital Contribution
Policy and Network Pricing Principles Statement will apply with respect to augmentation of Shared
Network associated with the new connection.
2.2 General Requirements For Connection Of Generators
The process for connection of an embedded generation system with an aggregated nameplate capacity
in excess of 30kW is defined in the Energex Large Customer Connection Manual (BMS 03544).
Generators cannot be connected to the Energex Network without the approval of Energex (Qld Electricity
Regulation Section 28). Energex approval to connect and commission an EG installation is only granted
after entering into a Network Connection Agreement (proponent has returned a signed NCCC). Energex
approval to connect will be revoked if the proponent fails to return an RPEQ certified Compliance
Assessment Report (CAR) in a satisfactory timeframe.
Generators that are intending to export energy to the network must enter into a power purchase
arrangement with an Energy Retailer and have export and import metering installed.
Connection Applicants facilities shall comply with technical and performance standards as defined in
Section 4 of this document.
2.3 Connection Enquiry
A formal connection enquiry shall be made by the Proponent / Connection Applicant.
The enquiry must be submitted on the Energex LCC Connection Enquiry form.
It is recommended that the Connection Applicant makes early contact with an Electricity Retailer. The
installation cannot be connected unless there is an electricity supply contract between the Connection
Applicant and an Electricity Retailer.
Additional information may be required by Energex and this will be advised as necessary.
2.4 Connection Enquiry Response
A response will be provided which will detail the available connection options applicable to the
Proponents proposed IES. Generally a response shall be made within 20 business days.
2.5 Connection Application
After considering the information provided by Energex in the enquiry response, the Connection Applicant
may make a Connection Application, pay the application fee and include the information specified in the
Connection Application Form.
It will be necessary for the Connection Applicant and Energex to formalise the works program. This
program may be amended on the agreement of both Energex and the Connection Applicant.


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The Proponent may be required to submit the following technical information as part of their Connection
Application.
(a) Detailed description of the IES facility; including, but not limited to:
I. Number of inverters and technical details
II. Proposed operating mode(s) - ie peak load lopping, continuous operation, seasonal operation
etc.
III. Proposed interaction with Energexs distribution network under both normal network
conditions and abnormal network conditions.
IV. Proposed local customer loads to be supplied from the IES facility.
V. Requirement for Customer Islanded operation. Note Network Islanded Operation is not
permitted.
VI. Power export intentions refer also items (b) and (c) below.
VII. Known future staging / development of the IES facility and/or local customer loads.
(b) Anticipated 24 hour local customer load profiles (both summer and winter) for the local customer
loads that are to be normally supplied from the IES facility. The profiles shall include apparent
power (S), active power (P) and reactive power (Q) for both lightly loaded and maximum demand
scenarios.
(c) Anticipated 24 hour power (import from network) / (export to network) profiles (both summer and
winter) at the network connection point. The profiles shall include apparent power (S), active power
(P) and reactive power (Q) for both lightly loaded and maximum demand scenarios.
(d) Site Plan showing the precise physical location of the embedded generator, the location of
customer main switchboards and other relevant switchboards and the location of Energex
substations and associated infrastructure.
(e) Detailed electrical single line diagram(s) showing the configuration of all IES facility / customer
equipment and circuits between the IES(s) and the network connection point; including as a
minimum:
All primary circuit equipment such as main switchboards, intermediate switchboards, circuit
breakers and isolators/load break switches. In particular, all points where the customer
embedded generation facility and the Energex distribution network can be connected /
disconnected must be clearly identified.
All secondary protection and control equipment associated with the generators connection
and parallel operation with the Energex distribution network including:
- current transformers, voltage transformers, protection and control elements and sensing
points.
Local customer load connections including any interconnections with other parts of the
customers installation. In particular, where interconnection with other parts of the customers
installation are proposed the means to prevent paralleling of Energex substations /
transformers and/or unsynchronised connection to the Energex distribution network shall be
clearly identified.
All metering equipment associated with the generator and the import and export of power
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All proposed power factor correction equipment that will be installed within the part of the
customers installation that is supplied directly from the embedded generator.
(f) Detailed functional block / schematic diagram of the protection and control systems relevant to the
generators connection to the Energex distribution network showing the philosophy of the
protection and control systems including all relevant relay current circuits, relay potential circuits,
alarm and monitoring circuits, back-up systems, auxiliary power supply systems and proposed
parameters / settings of all protection and control system elements.
(g) Detailed schematic diagram of the proposed earthing system arrangements for the
embedded generation facility and associated customer electrical installation including all proposed
earth connections, MEN connections and relevant switchboard earthing arrangements.
(i) Proposed operating procedures, auto/manual reclose arrangements, bus interlocks. A detailed
Operating procedures manual and communications plan may be required for Category 2 EG
installations >150kW and/or HV connection points.
Sufficient detail must be provided to enable Energex to assess compliance with the minimum
requirements outlined in this document, and conduct protection and load flow studies to assess the
impact on plant fault ratings, protection scheme requirements and power export limits of existing
infrastructure; and assess generator power factor and voltage limit requirements.


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2.6 Financial Requirements, Fees and Charges
The following fees in Table 1 apply for services provided by Energex to facilitate the connection works.
Energex reserves the right to recover any project fees levied by a third party.
Table 1: Fees and Charges
Fee / Charge Type Purpose
Assessment
Fee
Quoted fixed fee Where a proponent requires Energex to undertake a feasibility studies to
consider generator connection options prior to making a formal application,
the proponent and Energex may agree to undertake the study on a fee for
service basis.
Application Fee Actual Costs apply Payable on lodgement of an Application to Connect. Covers the
reasonable costs of all work anticipated to arise from assessment of the
proposal and preparing the associated Offer to Connect.
Design and
Construction of
Connection
Assets (Actual
Costs Apply)
Actual costs apply
as an up-front
payment or
progressive
payments over
construction
period.
Where new connection assets must be designed and constructed to
facilitate connection of an embedded generator, the connection application
will generally be responsible for the cost of these assets as an up-front
payment. New connection assets may include:
HV or LV power-lines
Associated switchgear
Protection equipment
Protection signalling telecommunications link
SCADA
The design and construction of large connection assets is contestable
service. For full details of these arrangements refer to the LCC Manual
(BMS 03544).
Design and
Estimation Fee
Actual costs apply Covers the reasonable costs of preparing a cost estimate and design for
the Connection Assets.
Property &
Easements
Actual Costs apply Costs associated with property transactions including easements if
undertaken by Energex.
Switching Quoted fixed fee HV or LV switching required for the Connection Applicant e.g., to isolate
customers installation for works or testing.
Distribution use
of Network
Charges
On-going charges
by Energex,
included in Energy
Retailers Power
purchase and/or
billing
arrangements
Network charges reflect a customer or generators allocation or use of
network capacity and are aimed at recovering the cost of investment in the
shared network allocated to that party.
The NER requires Energex to calculate avoided NUoS (transmission use
of system) charges.
For more details refer to Energexs Annual Pricing Principles Statement at
http://www.energex.com.au

In addition to the above fees and charges, Energex may require other prudential requirements to be
satisfied as part of a negotiated connection agreement. These arrangements may require lodgement of
a bond or security that address financial risks.

Energex Limited Standard Standard 00233 22 April 2014 (V5)


Section 3 - Technical Considerations
3.1 Stage 1 Initial Tests
Energex will assess all proposals for connection of inverter energy systems based on the following five
criteria:
3.1.1 Test 1 - 11kV Feeder Penetration Test for HV Voltage Regulation
That the addition of the proposed inverter system will not cause the total installed PV capacity
on the 11kV feeder to exceed 15% of the 50%POE load (50% of the assumed minimum
daytime load), such that the feeder does not enter export mode back to the 11kV zone
substation bus.
3.1.2 Test 2 - Transformer Penetration Test for LV Voltage Regulation
That the addition of the proposed inverter system will not cause the total installed PV capacity
off a shared transformer to exceed 25% of the transformer nameplate rating, reducing the
probability of the transformer entering net export mode back onto the 11kV feeder.
3.1.3 Test 3 - Maximum Single Phase Inverter Test (Unbalance) Not Applicable
That the maximum single phase inverter size does not exceed 10% of the transformer
nameplate rating (single phase transformers), or 8% of the nameplate rating (three phase
transformers). This test is not applicable to three phase balanced inverters.
3.1.4 Test 4 - 11kV Feeder Voltage Fluctuation & Distortion Test
Ratio
S
i
/ S
schv
0.1%

Where:
S
i
Three phase inverter rating (kVA)
S
schv
Three phase fault level at point of common coupling 11kV (kVA)

To minimise voltage disturbance to customers on same 11kV network.

3.1.5 Test 5 - LV Feeder Voltage Regulation, Fluctuation & Distortion Test
Ratio S
i
/ S
sclv
1.0%

Where:
S
i
Three phase inverter rating (kVA)
S
sclv
Three phase fault level at point of common coupling low voltage (kVA)

To minimise voltage disturbance to customers on same low voltage network.

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3.2 Technical Considerations Stage 2 Assessment & Mitigation Options
3.2.1 Options Where Proposed IES Fails Stage 1 Tests
Where the proposed system fails to meet the five criteria, the Proponent may have the following
options:

Fails Test 1 and 2 (Over supply of IES on either 11kV or LV network) 3.2.1.1
Reduce size of proposed system
Install an approved power limiting device that prevents generation export to the
network, or alternatively use advanced inverters with the capability to adjust
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) to reduce generation and ensure zero
net export to the network.
Install a dedicated transformer (where Test 2 fails only)

Fails Test 4 and 5 (Voltage rise on 11kV or LV network) 3.2.1.2
Reduce size of proposed system
Installing a dedicated low voltage circuit from the transformer (where Test 5 fails
only)
Installing a dedicated transformer (where Test 5 fails only)
Install a four quadrant inverter with variable power factor setting and modify the
power factor setting to reduce voltage rise to acceptable limits.
Having additional reactive compensation to reduce voltage rise on combination
with inverter shedding

The Electricity Distributor will require information to perform the detailed analysis study and fees
may apply. Network solutions such as a dedicated transformer or low voltage circuit shall be
fully funded by the Proponent.

3.3 Types of Embedded Generators
Each IES connection can be classified according to a number of factors:
Size of system (total installed peak inverter capacity in kW and number of phases connected)
Connection point (HV or LV, and if LV is it from a dedicated transformer or shared LV network)
Export capability (is it expected that generation output may exceed customer load and cause
power export back through either the LV or HV network).
Inverter connection (are all inverters connected through a common, independent power circuit, or
are inverters distributed over a number of circuits providing additional services).
These parameters define the allowable connection arrangements and the rules for assessment of
suitability, and are summarised in Tables 2 & 3. Further technical details are included in Section 4.

Table 2 Connection Arrangements / Customer Requirements

Customer Requirements
Connection Arrangement
>30 150kW IES
(3 phase)
151 1000kW IES
(3 phase)
Shared Transformer
Dedicated Transformer

Dedicated Transformer or HV
Shared LV Circuit Dedicated LV Circuit
Load Offset Power Export Load Offset Power
Export
Load Offset

Power
Export
Load Offset Power Export
Level 1 Backup protection
1
Yes
N
O
T

A
L
L
O
W
E
D

Yes
N
O
T

A
L
L
O
W
E
D

Yes Yes Yes Yes
Level 2 Backup protection
2
No No No NVD
4
NVD
4
NVD
4
and/or
intertrip
(on case by
case)
Reverse power flow protection Yes
Yes Yes
Yes
6
Yes
Yes
6
AS4777 inverters required Optional see
4.11
Optional see
4.11
Optional see 4.11 Optional see 4.11
Power Quality disturbances within
limits specified
3
(see 4.17.2)
Yes
Yes May be waived
3
May be waived
3

Additional RPEQ design & certification Yes
Yes

Yes Yes
Restrictions on total installed PV
capacity (Sect 3.1)
Tests 1, 2, 4 &
5,or
Reverse power
relay set to nil
export + Sect
4.17
Tests 1, 2, &
4,or
Reverse
power relay
set to nil
export + Sect
4.17
1.Tests 1 and 4,
or
Reverse power
relay set to nil
export + Sect 4.17
2. 100% of
transformer
nameplate rating
5
1.Tests 1
and 4,
2. 100% of
transformer
nameplate
rating
5
1.Tests 1 and 4, or
Reverse power
relay set to nil
export + Sect 4.17
2. 100% of
transformer
nameplate rating
5
1.Tests 1 and
4,
2. 100% of
transformer
nameplate
rating
5

TABLE 2 - NOTES
1. Level 1 backup protection over and under voltage, over and under frequency, voltage vector shift and rate of change of frequency (ROCOF for mixed synchronous/inverter networks only).
2. Level2 backup protection neutral voltage detection/unbalance, and/or direct intertrip to inverter (for systems 150kW and above).

3. Low voltage disturbance limits are set for Voltage fluctuation, Unbalance and Harmonics to ensure there is no adverse impact on the network at the point of common coupling with other
customers. Where the PCC is at 11kV, these requirements may be waived by Energex.
4. Requirement for NVD protection may be waived when sufficient wayside load (customer or 11kV network) can be guaranteed to isolate the EG installation through UV/OV and prevent a network
island. (0.5 x 11kV load > IES capacity < 0.5x min cust load).
5. Limiting total installed PV capacity to less than 100% nameplate rating ensures transformer is not overloaded for complete loss of customer load.
6. Reverse power relays are required even where full export is allowed to prevent islanding of the IES as well as restricting maximum export power.
Table 3 Connection Arrangements (Note Single line diagrams for some typical arrangements are given in Attachment 3)
APPLICATION
GENERATION
CAPACITY (kV.A)
PHASES CONNECTION TYPE METER
TYPE
PROPERTY
TITLE
EXPORT
POTENTIAL
MAIN
ISLANDING
RISK
ADDITIONAL
PROTECTION
EXAMPLE
>30 to 150
Category 1b
3 Dedicated or shared
LV circuit
Single Strata LV Local LV network Anti-islanding to protect
other LV customers
1

Retirement village
Strata titled C&I
customers
>30 to 150
Category 1a
3 Dedicated or shared
LV circuit
Single Individual LV Local LV network Anti-islanding to protect
other LV customers

C& I customer

>30 to 150
Category 1
3 Dedicated transformer Single Any HV Local LV & HV
network
Anti-islanding to protect
other customers via HV
C&I customer with or
without load or
Rural generator
151 to 1000
Category 2
3 Dedicated transformer Single Any HV Local LV & HV
network
Anti-islanding to protect
other customers via HV
Large C& I customer
Solar farm
TABLE 3 - NOTES
1. For a retirement village or strata title application, where the combined PV inverter capacity is less than 25% of the transformer nameplate rating (reducing the risk of islanding on loss of mains),
the requirement for additional anti-islanding protection may be waived subject to agreement from Energex (see Section 4.7).

Section 4 - Technical Requirements And Performance Standards

4.1 Scope
The technical conditions hereafter refer to the mandatory requirements for the Inverter Energy System
(IES) configured as 3 phase installation and installed with multiple AS 4777 compliant inverters, or
single inverter systems that meet the technical requirements of AS4777 and AS3100.
These Technical Requirements are applicable to the Proponents proposed IES and the Premises
where the IES connection point resides.
If there is any inconsistency between these Technical Requirements and provisions in the Laws
referred to in these Technical Requirements, the more stringent standards will be applicable (be they
from the Laws or the Technical Requirements).
The Technical Requirements have been developed for the safety of Energex's and the Proponents
operators and assets under normal operating conditions. These requirements ensure operation of the
IES in parallel with Energex's Supply Network without interference to the continuity and quality of
supply to Energex's other customers (refer to Energex Supply and Planning Manual BMS 01607).
4.2 Connection
These Technical Requirements provide for the connection of the Customers Premises (including the
IES) to the Supply Network at the Connection Point. Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, the
Connection Point is the only point at which the Premises may be connected to the Supply Network.
The Customer must not add additional inverters, or make modifications, to the IES which impact on the
Supply Network or the ability to perform obligations, without prior written agreement from Energex.
Additional solar panels are acceptable provided they match existing inverters capacity.
4.3 Network Supply Arrangements
For aggregate inverter ratings greater than 30kW, the network supply arrangements can be either:
Shared low voltage (LV) circuit connection to overhead or underground low voltage network
shared with other customers.
Dedicated low voltage (LV) circuit from a distribution transformer for example a dedicated
circuit supplied from the low voltage board of a shared transformer, or a dedicated overhead
line or underground cable, feeding the Proponent only, directly from the terminals of a shared
pole transformer. In this instance voltage rise and disturbance from the PV generation has less
impact to other customers fed from this transformer.
Dedicated high voltage (HV) supply for the largest connections only, and generally detailed
studies required and augmentation costs required from the Proponent for a HV connection.

4.4 Supply Network Environment
The Customer must ensure that the IES and other systems and facilities at the Premises operate
satisfactorily:
for the full range of variation of system parameters and characteristics; and

with-in the distortions and disturbances specified in these technical requirements.
4.5 Three Phase Balanced Inverters
Three phase Inverters must be configured to ensure reasonably balanced output to all phases at all
times whilst connected to the Network. All three phases of the Inverter must simultaneously disconnect
from, or connect to the Network in response to protection or automatic controls (e.g. anti islanding and
subsequent reconnection).
4.6 Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
A battery energy storage system (BESS) provides an independent source of power from the Supply
Network. Being able to supply energy needs from a battery storage system increases customers
flexibility for when energy is taken from the Supply Network, or as a backup supply in the event of a
loss of supply from the Supply Network. It is anticipated that energy storage, whether it be a stand-
alone battery system, an electric vehicle, or some other arrangement, will enable customers to
maximise their internal use of electricity generated by micro-embedded generators such as solar PV.
It is a requirement that:
All BESS systems with export to grid functionality will need to connect via a grid connect inverter
compliant with AS 4777
Special studies will need to be done to confirm the impact on the Energex network the costs of
which will be additional to the fixed Assessment Fee.
Reverse power flow protection installed to ensure BESS systems do not export energy when PV
panels are not generating.
4.7 Strata-Title Developments with Bulk Metering
Where a strata-titled development (such as townhouses or a retirement village) is bulk metered, there
are three supply options available to the Proponent:
Option 1 Aggregated IES off a separate circuit from the main switchboard that is not
separately metered by the Proponent.
Option 2 Separate reticulation circuit for IES, individually metering of each inverter system by
the Proponent.
Option 3 Aggregated IES and customer load off mixed circuits.
Options 1 and 2 require additional anti-islanding protection in accordance with Section 4.12. Option 3
may have the requirement for additional anti-islanding protection waived provided the total installed
capacity is less than 25% of the transformer nameplate rating (as per Table 2 - Note 1) or Stage 2
Power Quality assessment of 2yr historical minimum load.



Figure 2 Supply Arrangements for Strata-Titled Bulk Metered Developments

4.8 IES Design and Construction
The Customer must ensure that:
o All IESs and associated equipment, including earth grid and earthing connections, are designed
and constructed to conform to the requirements of this Standard, all relevant Laws, AS/NZS
3000, and Australian, International or British Standards relevant to the installed equipment and
good electricity industry practice.
o Each inverter unit must be capable of safe and satisfactory operation in parallel with the Supply
Network and be capable of effective and swift automatic disconnection from the Supply Network
upon the occurrence of an inverter unit fault or a Supply Network fault.
o Line commutated inverters (interfaced between a DC source and an AC supply) have the
advantage of not requiring special synchronising equipment, and of ceasing to generate in the
event of a failure of the supply. Self-commutated inverters (interfaced between a DC source and
an AC supply) are required to incorporate automatic synchronising equipment by means of
electronic controls. The inverter must disconnect from the Energex Supply Network upon any
irregularity in system voltage and frequency and/or failure of supply. In addition, the equipment
must ensure that after a disconnection there is no chance of re-closing the IES to the Energex
Supply Network before synchronisation is completed. Care must be taken to limit the generation
of harmonic distortion, particularly with the larger inverter sizes.
o The line inverters connected to the Energex Supply Network must be tested by an authorised
testing laboratory and certified as being in compliance with AS 4777. If non-compliant inverters
are proposed to be used, a separate Primary Protection scheme shall be installed (in addition to
the Backup Protection scheme) to satisfy Energex requirements. Inverter settings shall be in
accordance with Clause 4.11

4.9 IES Operations
4.9.1 General Standard
The Customer must ensure that the IES is maintained and operated in accordance with good
electricity industry practice and relevant Laws, in consideration of the IES supplier's
recommendations and in accordance with the operational limits imposed by Energex in this
Schedule.

4.9.2 Operating Procedures
If operation of the IES would materially impact on the Energex Supply Network, taking
into account good electricity industry practice, then the parties must develop further
Operating Procedures. In the event that the parties do not agree, then the Operating
Procedures will be those reasonably determined by Energex.
The onus of ensuring that these Operating Procedures are adhered to and the training
of staff rests with the Customer. Any changes to the operating procedures in the
Operating Procedures Schedule must be agreed to by both parties and documented.


4.9.3 Operation During and Following Supply Network Outages
An island external to the Customers Connection Point supplied from the Customer
must not be created during any outage on the Supply Network.
For the situation where the IES has disconnected from the connection point and shut
down and the supply from the network is or becomes available at the connection point
then the procedure for IES reconnection will be as follows. The Customer must wait for
a period of at least five minutes following restoration of supply following a Supply
Network outage before attempting to synchronise with and re-connect to the Supply
Network. An automatic interlock must be provided to ensure this delay occurs.
Where it is practical to isolate the IES from the Supply Network to test the anti-islanding
features of all connected inverters and the operation of backup protection relays, such
tests shall be done and submitted with the Compliance Assessment Report.

4.10 Protection of the IES
The Customer must implement measures to safeguard against potential damage to the IES and
associated equipment or operational difficulties due to Supply Network-related events, which include,
but are not limited to, the following:
o transient voltage sags during Supply Network faults;
o transient voltage sags during Supply Network faults followed by fault isolation and then
successful unsynchronised auto re-closing onto the IES;
o Supply Network instability and loss of synchronism;
o interruption of the supply from Energex (including auto-reclose the Customer should check
with Energex for auto-reclose settings for the particular location as these are subject to change.
At the Premises, the present settings are one reclose at 20 seconds);
o high or low frequency;
o high or low voltage;
o load reduction (instantaneous loss of complete load) due to operation of Supply Network
switches;
o lightning and switching surges;
o step change in voltage due to upstream switching; and
o phase unbalance or single phasing due to loss of one supply phase.


4.11 Protection of the Distribution Network
Inverter systems connected to the supply network shall be compliant to AS 4777.3 Grid Protection
Requirements. The inverter settings shall be set to the values given in Table 4:

Table 4 Energex Prescribed Inverter Settings
Parameter Setting
Vmax
Vmin
Fmax
Fmin
Disconnect time
Reconnect time
257V
225V
52Hz
48Hz
2 secs
60 - 90 seconds
In addition to the protection systems installed for the generator itself, the Proponent shall install
protection systems that:

Prevent the IES connecting with the supply network unless all phases of the network are
energised, there is correct phase rotation and no unbalance at the network connection point.
Prevent the IES from connecting to the supply network unless the IES supply is synchronised to
the supply network.
Disconnect the IES from the supply network in the event that one or more phases of the supply
network at the network connection point are lost.
Disconnect the IES from the supply network in the event that a network abnormality causes
unacceptable voltage and/or frequency deviations at the network connection point.
Disconnect the IES from the supply network in the event that the IES output becomes unstable
causing unacceptable voltage and/or frequency deviations at the network connection point.
Prevent the IES connecting with, or disconnecting the IES from, the supply network in the event
of failure of electrical supplies to the protection and/or control system equipment.
Prevent the generator connecting with, or disconnect the generator from, the supply network in
the event of a failure of the intertrip (if installed) and/or SCADA communication link.
Prevent the export of power if not approved, or if approved, limit the export of power where
Energex has specified a power export limit.
The Proponent shall also allow for automatic reclosing of the 11kV network after faults. The
typical reclose time is 5 seconds, and reclaim time can be 20 seconds. The number of reclose
attempts can vary from 1 - 3. Reconnect times for inverters should take this into account after
islanding due to loss of mains.


In accordance with Table 2, for systems larger than 30kW the Customer is required to install an
additional (back-up) anti-islanding protection relay to isolate the IES from the Supply Network in the
event of a Supply Network fault or failure. Approved protection schemes and settings shall be
provided to ensure this occurs. These schemes may include:
o A direct inter-trip protection scheme;
o Voltage vector shift (VVS);
o Rate of Change of Frequency (ROCOF) protection (for combined synchronous/inverter
systems only);
o Neutral voltage displacement;
o Negative sequence voltage or current;
o Overcurrent and earth fault protection;
o Directional overcurrent and earth fault protection;
o Under/Over Voltage protection;
o Under/Over Frequency protection;
o Reverse power flow protection, with a manual reset
o Relay fail scheme
An approved list of relays for use are available from Energex Protection Department. Alternative relays
can be used that satisfy protection requirements in consultation with Energex.
Recommended initial settings for undervoltage, overvoltage, underfrequency and overfrequency are
given in Appendix A. The Customer shall ensure all instrument transformer ratios and relay settings are
included in the Compliance Assessment Report as per Clause 4.19.1
The back-up protection relay settings must be submitted to and agreed by Energex prior to the
connection of the IES to the Energex Supply Network. Where the backup protection isolates both
customer load and PV generation (eg strata title developments that are bulk supplied), the backup
relay may be blocked by a PE Cell or night timer circuit to reduce the potential for spurious trips.
In addition, the Customer must install adequate protection systems to isolate the IES from the Supply
Network in the event of a generating system fault. If there is a loss of supply to the backup protection
relay, the protection system shall failsafe by tripping the inverter circuit breaker until supply is restored
to the relay.
The backup relay shall be housed in a steel cubicle with a lockable hinged door. The cubicle shall be
weatherproof to IP65 and have an internally mounted GPO. All components in the cubicle shall be
clearly labelled to identify their purpose. The cubicle shall be wall or floor mounted with the protection
relay situated such that the display is at a readable height for a person standing.
The Customer must be responsible for the design, installation, testing, operation and maintenance of
the IES protection and control systems.
The Customer must ensure that its IES protection systems are installed and commissioned and
maintained and tested in accordance with this Standard and good electricity industry practice.

The Customer must ensure that the IES protection systems will provide complete automatic separation
from the Supply Network, or shutdown, in the event of any irregularity or failure on any phase of the
supply, or for a fault on the Customers plant or its associated circuits.
Failure of the IES to disconnect from the Supply Network upon loss of synchronism, or in the event of
any irregularity or failure on any phase of the supply, or for a fault on the Customers plant or its
associated circuits will be deemed to be unreasonable interference and a breach of the requirements of
this Standard.
The Customer must ensure that all of its protection settings are coordinated with Energex's protection
systems.
The Customer must submit a single line diagram and information on proposed protection systems at
each site to Energex. Energex shall review and accept these proposals for inclusion in the Negotiated
Customer Connection Contract, prior to installation.
4.12 Interruption and withstand capacity
o The Customer must ensure that the Customers switchgear has the appropriate minimum short
time interrupting and withstand capabilities for the combined fault current from Energex's
Supply Network and the Customers IES. The Supply Network fault level at the Connection
Point is documented and advised.
o Generating units connected to the Supply Network may not raise fault levels beyond the
capacity of Energex's interruption devices. The Customer will be required to pay upon demand
any costs incurred by Energex with respect to fault level control measures attributable to
connection of the IES.
4.13 Earth grid
The Customer must establish an earth grid for the Premises and provide satisfactory earthing
independent of Energex's Supply Network in accordance with regulatory requirements. Any
subsequent connection to Energex's earth grid will be by mutual agreement in writing.

4.14 System neutral earthing
Energex's design approval and agreement is required for all earth connections applied to any Multiple
Earth Neutral (MEN) point or supply neutral provided within the Premises for use by Energex.
4.15 Power factor
For low voltage customers, pursuant to clause 36(2)(d) of the Electricity Regulation, Energex requires
the Customer to ensure that the power factor of the IES is for low voltage supply to the Customer,
between at least 0.80 lagging to 0.80 leading at all times whilst generating electricity.

For high voltage customers, the power factor shall range from 0.90 lagging to 0.90% leading.


4.16 Steady State Voltage
The Proponent shall ensure that the proposed installation will not cause the steady state voltage at the
Network Coupling Point to rise/fall outside the following range:

Low voltage Proponent - V
ph-n
= 240V 6%
High voltage Proponent - V
ph-ph
= 11 000V 5%

In addition, the Proponent shall show that the proposed IES installation will not cause more than:
2% voltage rise total from inverter to point of common coupling on shared LV networks, or
2% voltage rise from inverter to transformer terminals for dedicated transformer customers.

As part of the commissioning procedure, the voltage shall be monitored at the network coupling point
(or as close as practical) over a one week window to ascertain existing supply voltage levels, and then
for a further week after the IES is installed to verify the IES will not nuisance trip as a result of
temporary overvoltage, and that the supply voltage stays within statutory limits.

Where the IES installation design or power export requirements would exceed the above limits, voltage
control through reactive compensation and inverter shedding may be used in consultation with
Energex. The results of these tests/models shall be included in the Compliance Assessment Report.
4.17 Disturbance issues
4.17.1 General
The distortion, fluctuation and unbalance limits specified in clause 4.17.2 below are
specified for Supply Network intact operating conditions and must be assessed at the
Connection Point. The Customer should refer to the standards as follows:
o AS/NZS 61000.3.6:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Assessment of
emission limits for distorting loads in MV and HV power systems (IEC 61000-3-6:1996,
MOD).
o AS/NZS 61000.3.7:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Limits Assessment of
emission limits for fluctuating loads in MV and HV power systems (IEC 61000-3-7:1996,
MOD).
o BS EN61000-3-14 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3-14 Assessment of
emission limits for connection of disturbing installations to LV Power Systems.

Measurement of voltage disturbances shall be as described in AS/NZS 61000.4.30:2007
using Class A instruments.
Energex may undertake, or may reasonably require, a program of tests be performed at
the Customers cost, to ensure compliance with these disturbance limits.
If such tests determine that the limits specified in this clause are exceeded and the non-
compliance is due to the IES, then the Customer must take remedial action at its own
expense to reduce any disturbance caused by the IES to less than the levels specified in
this clause.
If the tests demonstrate compliance, or that the non-compliance is not caused by the
operation of the IES, then Energex must reimburse the Customer for the reasonable
expenses incurred by the Customer as a result of conducting the tests.

4.17.2 Limits
Voltage Fluctuations 4.17.2.1
The Customer must ensure that voltage fluctuations caused by the switching or
operation of the IES are less than the emission limits specified by Energex in Table
5, in accordance with the Australian Standard AS/NZS 61000.3.7:2001 when all of
the IES is in service. Where multiple inverters are installed on a shared low voltage
network, the summated effect can be calculated as per Clause 7 of IEC 61000.3.14.

Table 5 - Short and long term flicker emission limits
Individual Short Term
Emission Limit
E
Psti

Individual Long Term
Emission Limit
E
Plti

0.25 0.20

Rapid Voltage Changes Emission Limits (Starting Condition) are given in the following Table 6:
The maximum voltage change U/U
N
for normal operating conditions is expressed in percent of
the actual voltage in the table below. A customer may cause voltage changes, depending on the
repetition frequency of these changes. Where U is steady state voltage change and U
N
is
steady state voltage.

Table 6 - Emission Limits for voltage changes in function
of the number of changes per hour, r
r
(hour
-1
)
U/U
N
(%)
240/415V (LV)
r 1 5
1 < r 10 4
10 < r 100 2.5
100 < r 1000 1.5
Unbalance 4.17.2.2
The Customer must balance the current injected in each phase at each of its Connection
Points so as to achieve average levels of negative sequence voltage at its Connection Points
that are less than or equal to the values set out in Table 7 below:

Table 7 Unbalance Levels
Nominal
supply
voltage
(kV)
Maximum negative sequence voltage
(% of nominal voltage)
no
contingency
event
Credible
contingency
event
General once per
hour
30 minute
average
30 minute
average
10 minute
average
1 minute
average
10 or less 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0


Harmonics 4.17.2.3
The harmonic current distortion level of the IES should be less than the emission limits
specified by Energex in accordance with the Table 8 below when all of the IES is in
service.
The following principles apply to the use of the shared network:
o the sharing between Network Users of the capability of connection assets to
absorb or mitigate harmonic voltage distortion is to be managed by Energex in
accordance with the provisions of clause S5.1.5 of schedule 5.1 of the National
Electricity Rules; and
o to the extent practicable, the costs of managing or abating the impact of
harmonic distortion in excess of the costs which would result from the application
of an automatic access standard are to be borne by those Network Users whose
facilities cause the harmonic voltage distortion.
o Where multiple inverters are installed on a shared low voltage network, the
summated effect can be calculated as per Clause 7 of IEC 61000.3.14.
o Harmonic emission levels to be assessed in accordance with Clause 8 of IEC
61000.3.14.

Table 8 - Current Distortion Limits for distribution system

Maximum Harmonic Current Distortion in Percent of I
L

Individual Harmonic Order (Odd Harmonics)
I
SC
/I
L
<11 11 h <17 17 h < 23 23 h < 35 35 h TDD
<20 4.0 2.0 1.5 0.6 0.3 5.0
20<50 7.0 3.5 2.5 1.0 0.5 8.0
50<100 10.0 4.5 4.0 1.5 0.7 12.0
100<1000 12.0 5.5 5.0 2.0 1.0 15.0
>1000 15.0 7.0 6.0 2.5 1.4 20.0

Even harmonics are limited to 25% of the odd harmonic limits above.
Current distortions that result in a dc offset, e.g. , half- wave converters,
Where

h = order of harmonic
I
SC
= Maximum short-circuit current at PCC.
I
L
= Maximum demand load current (fundamental frequency component) at PCC
TDD = Total Demand Distortion

4.18 Metering
Metering requirements shall be in accordance with Section 10 of the Queensland Electricity Connection
and Metering Manual. Note that the inverter system may require an additional meter to be installed or,
in the case of three phase customers, having a polyphase meter installed in lieu of three single phase
meters.


4.19 Testing and commissioning
4.19.1 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of IES
The Customer must ensure that the IES and any subsequent significant modification to the IES
is inspected and tested to demonstrate compliance with this Standard.
Commissioning tests shall include a test for anti-islanding in accordance with Clause 4.9.3 in
addition to UV & OV tests to prove settings for both inverters and backup relay.
Energex will be entitled to witness such inspections and tests.
For inverter systems greater than 30kW, the Customer must ensure that commissioning is
certified by a registered professional engineer under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 (Qld)
who is registered in the area of electrical engineering, and that the engineer provides to
Energex, as soon as practicable after commissioning, a Compliance Assessment Report that
the IES complies with the technical requirements set out in this Standard.
The Compliance Assessment Report shall contain a covering letter, completed schedules, as
constructed SLDs & relay settings, test results and supporting documentation as laid out in
Appendix B.
Energex may waive the above requirement for a registered professional engineers report at its
absolute discretion.

4.19.2 Control and Protection Changes
No alterations to the protection and control equipment which impact on Energex's Supply
Network are to be performed without the written consent of Energex, which must not be
unreasonably withheld. If any changes other than relay settings are approved to be made, then
the whole of the affected scheme must be tested to demonstrate compliance with this Standard.


Appendix A Backup Protection Requirements
Table A1 Protection Scheme Types

Item Protection Functional Description ANSI/IEEE Standard C37.2 Code EC 60617
1 Neutral Voltage Displacement (NVD) 59N U0>
2 Undervoltage (UV) 27P U<
3 Overvoltage (OV) 59P U>
4 Underfrequency (UF) 81U f<
5 Overfrequency (OF) 81O f>
6 Rate of Change of Frequency (ROCOF) Loss of Mains 81R
7 Voltage Vector Shift Loss of Mains (VVS)
8 Auxiliary supply scheme or relay fail
9 Directional Power (for inverter shedding) 32

Initial settings for the backup protection shall be:

OV: 445V phase-to-phase (257V phase-to-neutral) 5 second definite time delay
UV: 346V phase-to phase (200V phase-to-neutral) 5 second definite time delay
OF: 52.5Hz 5 second definite time delay
UF: 47.5Hz 5 second definite time delay
VVS: 8
o
in a half cycle (may be de-sensitised up to 12
o
if spurious tripping occurs)
ROCOF: 0.4 Hz/second (only set for combined synchronous/inverter generation on network)
Neutral Voltage Displacement: : 48V (20% phase-to-ground voltage) 5 second definite time delay (240V
network)
Reverse Power Flow
Non Export Export
Stage 1 (anti-islanding) 5% of inverter rating or 1% of
transformer rating (whichever is
largest)
1.3 x Power Export Limit
Definite time delay 5 sec 5 sec
Stage 2 (export limit) 1.1 x Export Power Limit
Definite time delay 60 sec

These may need to be adjusted based on site measurements and advice from Energex.

A list of approved relays are available from Energex Protection Department, and on Energex web site
http://apps.energex.com.au/upload/technical_documents/20140408_141032_4083826.pdf. Alternative relays
can be used that satisfy protection requirements in consultation with Energex.


Appendix B Compliance Assessment Report
Covering Letter (sample only)
Energex
GPO Box 1461
BRISBANE QLD 4001

Your Ref: XXXXXX
Our Ref: YYYYYY (if applicable)

DD/MM/YY

Dear Sir/Madam

Subject: xxkW PV IES Embedded Generator Connection Project Name, Location

Please find attached our submission for the abovementioned project.

This letter is to certify that as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland and by virtue of my
training and experience, the submission documentation issued together with this letter complies with
the requirements the latest revisions of the following:

Energex Technical Requirements for Inverter Energy Systems (>30kW to 1000kW)
AS/NZS 3000
AS 3100
AS 4777
AS 5033
Qld Electricity Connection & Metering Manual V7

In addition, the following attachments have been submitted as part of the application:

Attachment 1 Compliance Checklist
Attachment 2 PV/Inverter Checklist or NCCC Schedule 8
Attachment 3 As Construction SLD & Relay Settings
Attachment 4 Commissioning Test Results

Should you have any queries, please contact the undersigned.

RPEQ Engineer Name and Registration Number
Professional Title
Company Name
Company Address
Contact Details


Attachment 1 Compliance Checklist
Description Clause Complies Comments
Supply Network Environment 4.4
Battery Energy Storage System 4.6
IES Design & Construction 4.8
IES Operations 4.9
Backup Protection 4.11
Inverter Anti-islanding Protection
Settings
4.11
Protection Line Diagram 4.11
Backup Protection Settings 4.11, App
A

Interruption & Withstand Capacity 4.12
Earthing 4.13,4.14
Power Factor 4.15
Steady state voltage 4.16
Voltage fluctuations 4.17.2.1
Unbalance 4.17.2.2
Harmonics 4.17.2.3
Testing and Commissioning 4.19
Inverter Information Att 2
Single line Diagram Att 3
Commissioning test results Att 4

Attachment 2 PV/Inverter Checklist (Form 1552)
Note: NCCC Schedule 8 may be used to substitute this Form.


Attachment 3 Circuit/Block Diagrams (samples only)




Attachment 4 Compliance Assessment Report - Commissioning
Compliance Assessment Report Commissioning shall include:

INVERTERS
Passive anti-islanding protective settings for fmin, fmax, Vmin and Vmax.
Tests to prove anti-islanding operation during network outage
DC Input voltage to inverter on commissioning
AC Output voltage from inverter on commissioning
Input and output power from inverter on commissioning
Warning signs fitted as per AS 4777 and AS 5033

PROTECTION
Protection line diagram
Tripping and control scheme logic
Instrument transformer ratios
Backup relay details (make, model, serial no.)
Relay settings
Relay pickup test results.

POWER QUALITY (Results can be either calculated from inverter and network data or measured
values)

Steady state voltage rise/fall at network coupling point
Flicker
Harmonics
Voltage unbalance
Power factor

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