35 kV and Below INTERCONNECTION REQUIREMENTS - BC Hydro

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope
Revision Date: May 2010
35 kV and Below Interconnection Requirements for Power Generators
This document was prepared by BC Hydro (BCH) to guide generator owners and proponents in
connecting generators to the BCH distribution system at 35 kV and below. It applies to all generators,
whether utility or non-utility owned, and these generating plants are referred to as a Power Generator
(PG).
The revisions from the February 2008 version to this February 2010 version are:
SECTION
NUMBER
SECTION TITLE REVISION
1.1 Scope Scope of document extended to induction and inverter-based
generator technologies.
6.0 Operating
Data/Status
Telemetering
Compliance with current BC Hydro Engineering Standards.
8.0. Commissioning
Requirements
Appendix B
Appendix D
Added requirement for 72-hour continuous commissioning test.
Codes and Standards Updated list of applicable standards.
Power Parameter
Information System
Appendix F.3 Declaration of
Compatibility
Compliance with current BC Hydro Engineering Standards.
Item 11 is replaced by 72-hour continuous test verification and
conformity.
This document states the minimum technical requirements the Power Generator must meet and identifies
expected system conditions the PG facilities could encounter while connected to the BCH system. Power
Generator is defined as a resource that produces electricity and is connected and synchronized to the
BCH system. The Power Generator may consume some or all of the generated electricity on site and/or it
may sell some or all of the generated electricity.
These requirements will ensure that the PG’s equipment:
(a) is compatible with the BCH system, and that the interconnection is safe for BCH employees and
agents, for BCH customers and for the general public, at all times,
(b) maintains a high standard of quality and reliability of electricity supply to BCH customers,
(c) meets BC Hydro operating, revenue metering and protection requirements, and
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