GRID CODE - Medium Scale Distributed Generation (MSDG)

Greater than 200 kW and not exceeding 2 MW

(Version 3.1 - September 2019)

Central Electricity Board

Corporate Office

P.O Box 134

Rue du Savoir, Cyber City, Ebène

Mauritius

Tel No.: (230) 404 2000

Fax No.: (230) 404 7630/(230) 454 7630

Foreword

The purpose of this document is to assist the public to better understand the procedure for application, the requirements of the Grid Code and other related issues regarding Medium Scale Distributed Generation (MSDG).

Any prospective applicant willing to take advantage of the Medium Scale Distributed Generation (MSDG) Scheme is informed that:

  1. Compliance to this Grid Code shall be mandatory
  2. The provisions of the Electricity Act 1939 and the Electricity Regulation 1939 shall be adhered to.
  3. The provisions of the Environment Protection Act 2002, Local Government Act 2011 and Finance Act 2013.
  4. This Grid Code will be reviewed and updated when the need arises.

Disclaimer

The Central Electricity Board's (CEB) "Grid Code for Medium Scale Distributed Generator (MSDG) – Greater than 200 kW and not exceeding 2 MW", including any periodic revisions, published on the CEB website, constitute the minimum technical requirements for the connection of an MSDG of size greater than 200 kW and not exceeding 2 MW to CEB's 22 kV distribution network. The owner of the MSDG may be required to meet additional requirements to ensure that the interconnection meets all local regulations and is safe for use.

The requirements set in this Grid Code are based on system conditions that may be subject to change. As such, these requirements shall only be used as a guide, subject to in-depth evaluation. The use of this Grid Code and the information it contains is at the user's sole risk.

Neither CEB, nor any of its personnel, makes any warranties or representations of any kind in connection with this Grid Code, including its correctness, accuracy, completeness or adequacy for any specific purpose. CEB will not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss that may arise due to the use of the Grid Code, reliance on the information it contains or any decisions made based on the Grid Code.

CEB reserves the right to revise this Grid Code at any time. Any person wishing to make use of this Grid Code is invited to contact CEB before proceeding.

The CEB reserves the right to modify such technical specifications and requirements of the MSDG system and the MV switchgear before or during implementation of the MSDG connection process, in order to adhere to the latest operational and safety aspects of the network. The MSDG installation shall abide with the latest MSDG Grid Code and standards at the time of implementation of the project.

Revisions

Version Date Changes
Version 3.1 September 2019 Grid Code reviewed by CEB and updates performed in MSDG High Voltage Switchgear, Protection and Communication Requirements, Metering, Guaranteed Operating Characteristics and Typical High Voltage Switchgear Panel layout.
Version 3.0 May 2016 Grid Code reviewed by Consultant and updates performed.
Version 2.1 December 2013 Added: Chapter 4: Guaranteed Operating Characteristic Added and Chapter 5: Testing and Commissioning.
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