The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) on March 15, 2024, issued the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Grid Code (Revision-III), 2024.
The following has been stated:
• Objectives:
The Grid Code governs the boundary between STU and Users as well as establishes guidelines for the operation of facilities for those who are connected and will use the Intra-State Transmission System. It lays down both the information requirements and procedures governing the relationship between STU and Users. The principal objectives of the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Grid Code are:
o To provide clarity and certainty to STU, MPGCL, IPP/CGP/REGS within the State of Madhya Pradesh, Distribution Licensees and any Open Access customers connected to the Intra-State Transmission System by stating their respective roles, responsibilities and obligations with respect to the operation of the State Transmission System.
o To improve the grid stability and set minimum standards of system performance.
o To document the common knowledge or normal practice in writing for ease of reference and help in compliance.
o To specify the performance characteristics for generating plants.
o To improve cooperation by providing a mechanism for clear and consistent disclosure of all information.
o To indicate how generation is to be scheduled and dispatched.
• Code Responsibilities:
o In discharging its duties under the Grid Code, STU has to rely on information provided by Users regarding their requirements and intentions.
o STU shall not be held responsible for any consequences that arise from its reasonable and prudent actions on the basis of such information.
This notification will come into force from March 16, 2024.
[Notification No MPERC/2024/672]
