Under clause 8.14(a), the BESS is “dispatchable by GSO as per system requirements”. Under what circumstances will GSO be dispatching power from the BESS— i. Is this for emergency / occasional use only under unusual circumstances, and otherwise, the RED w
The main function of BESS is to firm up the solar to 50% of GEP capacity. GSO will be the responsible party to orchestrate and give instructions to commence charging or discharging of the BESS to achieve the above objective, while at the same time ensuring that GEP, BESS, and other grid-connected users can safely connect and operate in compliance with the Grid Code and other regulatory requirements. Outside these normal conditions, GSO will also be dispatching BESS to either immediately begin charging or discharging during rare occasions of system emergency to ensure the security of the grid system is preserved.
Yes, GSO will be the sole responsible party to orchestrate dispatch control of the BESS to achieve the objectives described above.
All the signals and communication protocols required for interfacing to GSO Control Centre, including signals for control and monitoring, are specified and described in the GSO BESS Technical Guidelines; all these guidelines are supporting documents with details in ensuring compliance for connected users to the GC.