discussion paper on parallel operation charge - Infraline

these pollutants. It is also observed that these consumers maintain very low contract demand
with the utility as compared to the consumers without CPP. This is also one of the important
reasons why grid support charge/POC is necessary for bulk consumers with CPP. Parallel
operation charges on CD contracted from the utility and power export to the grid system of the
utility may be exempted from the total parallel operation charges on the installed capacity of the
CPP, so as to encourage CPPs to be able to export maximum possible power to the grid. So it
can be concluded that CPP must contribute some reasonable charge in the form of POC.
In view of the above, the Commission is of the view that as recommended by the ERDA,
evaluation of Parallel Operation Charges by Base MVA method seems to be technically sound
and justified and this method is most suitable for both utility as well as CPPs.
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