Frequently Asked Questions
Energy Transition Program · CRESS
With reference to section 7.2, will the template contracts for the CRESA, RE SAA, NEDA Agreement, Backfeed Agreement be released soon?
With respect to the classification of a new Green Consumer, we are enquiring on behalf of a potential data centre off-taker, with an ESA for a 450 MVA connection with TNB. The data centre site has already energised at a very minimal power usage for testin
Based on our understanding of sections 8.1 and 8.19, qualified Green Consumers (GC) should be existing customers, connected to the high and/or medium voltage lines, who have or will receive electricity on or after September 30, 2024. Would the regulator c
Are there any detailed guidelines on requirements to include community-scale battery storage?
With reference to section 6.5, we understand that a RED is allowed to contract with more than 1 Green Consumer, but can a RED have more than 1 project site for 1 Green Consumer? Example 1: Green Consumer with a demand of 150 MW under 2 site locations (100
With reference to section 8.10, in the event of a withdrawal of Green Consumer, can the RED reapply to participate in CRESS if they found a new Green Consumer to replace the one who had withdrawn? Will that new Green Consumer need to be a new electricity
Due to potential price, financing cost, supply chain, and other related project risks, installed BESS prices may become higher relative to the regulator’s financial models/economic studies used to develop Guidelines for CRESS. As such, the hard constraint
What is the Injection Capacity to the Grid? Is it PV Export, BESS Power or other values in between?
Will the GSO require the BESS to be capable of providing grid forming and/or black start capability as part of this section 8.16 requirement? What other functions/capabilities shall the GSO be testing the BESS for in connection to this section?
How are the BESS and GEP connected to the grid? Are they DC-connected and share one grid connection point and metering point connected? If not, do the BESS and GEP have separate grid connections and metering points?