Template for proposed Generator or Integrated Resource Provider

Performance Standards
This is a template to assist Connection Applicants to submit proposed access standards for a generating system or integrated resource system to be assessed under clause
5.3.4A of the National Electricity Rules (NER). It contains three tables:

 Table 1 – Connection Applicants should complete Table 1 to specify the proposed production units and generating system or integrated resource system to which the
proposed access standards are intended to apply.

 Table 2 – AEMO has drafted Table 2 to reflect the structure of the technical requirements in Schedule 5.2 of the NER for the connection of new generating systems and
integrated resource systems. Connection Applicants must complete columns 4 and 5 and indicate in the 4th column whether it is proposing an automatic access standard
(A), or a negotiated access standard (N). As a guide for Connection Applicants, AEMO has completed the 5th column to indicate how a proposed access standard should
be drafted. For these purposes AEMO has used the relevant automatic access standard (or minimum access standard, where the NER do not specify automatic).
Connection Applicants should amend Table 2 as necessary and respond to the comments in square brackets ([], including making the appropriate selection in dropdown
fields and completing variables highlighted in yellow). Other changes to the text should be minimised. The ‘Track Changes’ function should be used to highlight changes.
AEMO uses the International System of Units to identify quantities.

 Table 3 – Connection Applicants and AEMO should complete Table 3 to track changes made to the registered performance standards following the formal acceptance of
the access standards by the relevant Network Service Provider (NSP) (subject to AEMO’s advice).

Where a Connection Applicant proposes a connection arrangement that does not meet the automatic access standards, the information submitted with this document will be
used by AEMO and the connecting NSP to assess their feasibility in accordance with clause 5.3.4A of the NER. Connection Applicants are reminded that proposed access
standards must be as close as practicable to the automatic access standards – see NER clause 5.3.4A(b1). Any proposed negotiated access standards may need to be
revised and resubmitted during the assessment process under clause 5.3.4A.

Once formally accepted by the relevant NSP (subject to AEMO’s advice), the access standards agreed in the Connection Agreement will become the registered performance
standards for the generating system or integrated resource system. For convenience, this document is therefore titled ‘Generator or Integrated Resource Provider
Performance Standards’.

All technical enquiries should be directed to NEM.Connections@aemo.com.au.

GPS template updates:

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 Date Descriptions

18/12/2020 Updated S5.2.5.11 for PFR Rule change and Table 1: Background. Added a new Revision table for version control.

31/3/2021 General update to S5.2.6.1 and updated S5.2.5.3 frequency ranges for continuous uninterrupted operation to be consistent with the frequency
operating standard and considering the "Supply Scarcity" system condition.

15/3/2023 Updated for National Electricity Amendment (Efficient management of system strength on the power system) Rule 2021 (commences 15 March
2023) and National Electricity Amendment (Integrating energy storage systems into the NEM) Rule 2021 (commences 3 June 2024), including
interim implementation effective 15 March 2023.

How to fill in this template:

 Text highlighted in grey indicates a dropdown menu for selecting appropriate text – click on the down arrow for options.

 Highlighted grey text indicates a content field for inserting text – click on the field and type in the box.

 Highlighted black text provides additional instructions or context to support the template.

 Turn on track changes enable changes to be easily identified.

Please delete the above instructions when submitting the proposed access standards.

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Performance standards for
Table 1 Background

Name of Applicant & ABN: [insert company name and ABN of Connection Applicant who will, ultimately, apply for registration as a Generator or Integrated Resource Provider]

Name of Network Service Provider & ABN: [insert company name and ABN of NSP] (NSP)

Name of : [insert name of power station / generating system / integrated resource system]

Production unit designations: [insert unit designations e.g. Units 1 to 4]

Production unit make(s) and model(s): [insert unit make and model name/version]

Reactive plant: [insert make and model name/version, nameplate rating]

Connection point: [insert connection point/s] (Connection Point)

Connection point nominal voltage: [insert connection point nominal voltage] kV (Nominal Voltage)

Connection point normal voltage: [insert connection point normal voltage] pu or kV (Normal Voltage)

Nameplate rating: [insert the nameplate rating of all production units this document applies to] MW ( [insert the number of units] x
[insert unit rating, equipment make(s) and model(s)]
)

Maximum capacity: [insert maximum generation of the generating system or integrated resource system, that is, the total capacity at the connection point of all production units this document applies to]
MW. [Please enter a whole number only.]

System strength remediation scheme: [insert a description of the system strength remediation scheme or ‘Not applicable’]

Date of acceptance: [to be completed by the NSP once final]

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S5.2.5.1 Reactive Power A rated active power = [insert] MW as measured at the Connection Point, determined by
[insert determination method or delete if not applicable]
Capability
While operating at any level of active power output and at any voltage at the Connection Point within the limits of ±10% of Normal Voltage, the
is capable of supplying and absorbing at the Connection Point an amount of reactive power of at least equal to the product of the rated
active power of the and 0.395, as reflected in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Reactive Power Capability

[Insert reactive power capability diagram]

The , while not generating active power and not supplying or absorbing reactive power under an ancillary services agreement,
will:
 When the production units are connected and the ambient temperature is less than [50]OC, follow the voltage regulation control requirement
specified in the performance standard under clause S5.2.5.13 with a reactive power capability of ± [insert] MVAr for each production unit; and
 When the production units are not connected, not supply at its Connection Point reactive power of more than 0 MVAr and not draw more
electricity than [insert] kW of active power and [insert] kVAr of reactive power;
If the reactive power supplied or absorbed at the Connection Point falls outside the range that applies when the production units are not connected,
the must, where required by the NSP in order to maintain satisfactory voltage levels at the Connection Point or to restore intra-
regional or inter-regional power transfer capability, take action to ensure that the reactive power falls within that range within 30 min.
S5.2.5.2 Quality of A When generating and when not generating, the does not produce at the Connection Point:
Electricity (a) Voltage fluctuations greater than the limits specified in Table 2.1 by the NSP under clause S5.1.5(a) of the NER, where flicker will be
Generated measured in accordance with AS/NZS 61000.3.7:2001:
Table 2.1: Voltage Fluctuation Limits
Pst Plt
[insert] [insert]
(b) Harmonic voltage distortion greater than the limits specified in Table 2.2 by the NSP under clause S5.1.6(a) of the NER and will be measured
at the Connection Point in accordance with AS/NZS 61000.3.6:2001:
Table 2.2: Harmonic Voltage Distortion Limits

1
Capitalised terms are defined in Table 1. Italicised terms are defined in the NER.

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Harmonic Harmonic Harmonic Harmonic Harmonic Order Harmonic

Order (h) Voltage Limits Order (h) Voltage Limits (h) Voltage Limits
(%) (%) (%)
2 19 36
3 20 37
4 21 38
5 22 39
6 23 40
7 24 41
8 25 42
9 26 43
10 27 44
11 28 45
12 29 46
13 30 47
14 31 48
15 32 49
16 33 50
17 34 THD(1)
18 35
(1)
Notes: THD is calculated considering the complete spectrum of harmonic voltage distortion at the Connection Point.
(c) Voltage unbalance greater than the limits specified in Table 2.3 by the NSP under clause S5.1.7(c) of the NER and will be measured in
accordance with AS/NZS 61000.3.6:2001:
Table 2.3: Voltage Unbalance Limits
Maximum Negative Sequence Voltage (% of Nominal Voltage)
Nominal Supply No contingency Credible General Once per hour
Voltage (kV) event contingency event
30-min average 30-min average 10-min average 1-min average

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S5.2.5.3 Response to A Unless the rate of change of frequency is outside the range of ±4 Hz/s for more than 0.25 s, ±3 Hz/s for more than 1.00 s, the
Frequency and each of its production units is capable of continuous uninterrupted operation for frequencies in the ranges indicated in Table 2.4:
Disturbance Table 2.4: Frequency Limits for Continuous Uninterrupted Operation

Frequency range(1) (Hz) Frequency range(1) (Hz) Duration(1)

[Mainland, delete column if not [Tasmania, delete column if not
applicable] applicable]
47 to 48 47 to 48 2 min
48 to 49.5 48 to 49 10 min(2)
49.5 to 50.5 49 to 51 continuous
50.5 to 52 51 to 52 10 min(3)
[delete row if not applicable] 52 to 55 2 min
(1)
Notes: Based on the frequency operating standard effective 1 January 2020.
(2)
10 min, including any time spent in the range 47-48 Hz.
(3)
10 min, including any time spent in the range 52-55 Hz [Tasmania, delete if not applicable].
S5.2.5.4 Response to A The and each of its production units is capable of continuous uninterrupted operation where a power system disturbance causes
Voltage the voltage at the Connection Point to vary within the ranges indicated in Table 2.5:
Disturbances Table 2.5: Voltage Limits for Continuous Uninterrupted Operation
Voltage range (% of Normal Voltage) Duration
> 130% 0.02 s(1)
125% to 130% 0.2 s(1)
120% to 125% 2.0 s(1)
115% to 120% 20 s(1)
110% to 115% 20 min(1)
90% to 110% continuous
80% to 90% 10 s(2)
70% to 80% 2 s(2)

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(1)
Notes: After the Connection Point voltage first varied above 110% of Normal Voltage before returning to between 90% and 110% of Normal
Voltage.
(2)
After the Connection Point voltage first varied below 90% of Normal Voltage before returning to between 90% and 110% of Normal Voltage.
[Insert any operational arrangements necessary to ensure the generating system or integrated resource system and
each of its production units will meet these levels under abnormal network or generating system (or integrated resource
system where applicable) conditions.]
S5.2.5.5 Response to A For the purposes of this performance standard, a fault includes a fault of the relevant type having a metallic conducting path.
Disturbances Fault clearance times for relevant equipment are specified in Table 2.6:
following Table 2.6: Fault Clearance Times for Specified Equipment
Contingency
Events Transmission system fault clearance Distribution system fault clearance time(1)
time(1)
Primary protection system [insert time] ms [insert time] ms
Breaker fail protection system [insert time] ms [insert time] ms
Automatic reclose equipment

[insert characteristics (single phase and three phase, if [insert

fitted),characteristics
dead time in seconds,
(single phase
numberandofthree
reclose
phase,
shots,
if fitted),
reclaimdead
timetime
in seconds,
in second
sp

(1)
[Note: Specify clearance times as per Table S5.1a.2 of the NER, or as applicable in the local network, whichever is the longest.]
Single disturbance (reflects clause S5.2.5.5(c) of the NER):
Provided that the event is not one that would disconnect the from the power system by removing network elements from service,
the and each of its production units will remain in continuous uninterrupted operation for any disturbance caused by:
(1) A credible contingency event;
(2) A three-phase fault in a transmission system cleared by all relevant primary protection systems;
(3) A two-phase-to-ground, phase-to-phase or phase-to-ground fault in the transmission system cleared in:
(i) the longest time expected to be taken for a relevant breaker fail protection system to clear the fault; or
(ii) if a breaker fail protection system is not installed, the greater of the time specified in Table 2.7
Table 2.7: Fault Clearance Times
Nominal voltage at fault location (kV) Time (ms)
≥ 400kV 175
≥ 250kV and < 400kV 250
> 100kV and < 250kV 430

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≤ 100kV 430
and the longest time expected to be taken for all relevant primary protection systems to clear the fault; or
(4) a three-phase, two-phase-to-ground, phase-to-phase or phase-to-ground fault in a distribution network cleared in:
(i) the longest time expected to be taken for a relevant breaker fail protection system to clear the fault; or
(ii) if a breaker fail protection system is not installed, the greater of 430 ms and the longest time expected to be taken for all relevant
primary protection systems to clear the fault.
Multiple disturbances (reflects clause S5.2.5.5(d), (s) and (t) of the NER):
When assessing multiple disturbances, a fault that is re-established following operation of automatic reclose equipment is counted as a separate
disturbance.
The and each of its production units will remain in continuous uninterrupted operation for a series of up to 15 disturbances within
any 5-min period caused by any combination of the events described above where:
(1) up to 6 of the disturbances cause the Connection Point voltage to drop below 50% of Normal Voltage;
(2) in parts of the network where three-phase automatic reclosure is permitted up to two of the disturbances are three phase faults, and
otherwise up to one three phase fault where the Connection Point voltage drops below 50% of Normal Voltage;
(3) up to one disturbance is cleared by a breaker fail protection system or similar back-up protection system;
(4) up to one disturbance causes the Connection Point voltage to vary within the ranges under clause S5.2.5.4(a)(7) and (8) of the NER;
(5) the minimum clearance from the end of one disturbance and commencement of the next disturbance may be zero milliseconds; and
(6) all remaining disturbances are caused by faults other than three-phase faults,
provided that none of the events would result in:
(7) the islanding of the or cause a material reduction in power transfer capability by removing network elements from
service;
(8) the cumulative time that the Connection Point voltage is lower than 90% of Normal Voltage exceeding 1,800 milliseconds within any 5-min
period; or
(9) within any 5-min period, the time integral of the difference between 90% of Normal Voltage and the Connection Point voltage when the
Connection Point voltage is lower than 90% of Normal Voltage exceeding 1 pu second.
The will not, as a consequence of its connection, cause other generating plant or loads to trip as a result of an event, when they
would otherwise not have tripped for the same event.

[Insert any operational arrangements or conditions necessary to ensure the generating system or integrated resource system and each of its production units will meet its agreed pe

For synchronous generating systems or integrated resource systems or synchronous production units (reflects clause S5.2.5.5(e), (v) and
(w) of the NER):
[Delete any inapplicable paragraph]
Subject to any changed power system conditions or energy source availability beyond the reasonable control, in respect of
the fault types described in clause S5.2.5.5(c)(2) to (4) of the NER, the , including all operating synchronous production units (in

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the absence of a disturbance), will supply to, or absorb from, the network:
(1) capacitive reactive current of at least the greater of its pre-disturbance reactive current and 4% of its maximum continuous current for each 1%
reduction (from the level existing just prior to the fault) of Connection Point voltage during the fault, to assist the maintenance of power system
voltages during the fault;
(2) after clearance of the fault, reactive power sufficient to ensure that the Connection Point voltage is within the range for continuous uninterrupted
operation under the performance standard under clause S5.2.5.4 of the NER; and
(3) from 100 ms after clearance of the fault, active power of at least 95% of the level existing just prior to the fault.

For asynchronous generating systems or integrated resource systems (reflects clause S5.2.5.5(f)-(i) and (u) of the NER):
Subject to any changed power system conditions or energy source availability beyond the reasonable control, the
, including all operating asynchronous production units (in the absence of a disturbance), in respect of fault types described in clause
S5.2.5.5(c)(2) to (4) of the NER, will supply to, or absorb from, the network:
(1) during the disturbance and maintained until the Connection Point voltage recovers to between 90% and 110% of Normal Voltage, to assist the
maintenance of power system voltages during the fault:
(i) capacitive reactive current in addition to its pre-disturbance level of at least 4% of its maximum continuous current for each 1% reduction of
the Connection Point voltage below the range of 85% to 90% of Normal Voltage up to its maximum continuous current. [If the generating
system or integrated resource system is directly connected to the power system with no step-up or connection transformer, insert next
sentence: The may cease capacitive reactive current injection if the Connection Point voltage <[0-5%, please
specify] of Normal Voltage];
(ii) inductive reactive current in addition to its pre-disturbance level of at least 6% of its maximum continuous current for each 1% increase of
the Connection Point voltage above the range of 110% to 115% of Normal Voltage up to [sufficient current, please specify if possible] to
maintain its rated apparent power;
(iii) the reactive current response will have a rise time of no greater than 40 ms and a settling time of no greater than 70 ms and will be
adequately damped; and
(iv) the reactive current contribution is calculated using
[insert as applicable: [phase-to-phase], [phase-to-ground] or [sequence components, the ratio of positive to negative sequence components must be agreed wi
.
(2) from 100 ms after clearance of the fault, active power of at least 95% of the level existing just prior to the fault.
S5.2.5.6 Quality of N The and each of its operating production units and reactive plant, will not disconnect from the power system for voltage
Electricity fluctuation, harmonic voltage distortion and voltage unbalance at the Connection Point within the levels specified:
Generated and (i) For voltage fluctuations at the Connection Point, in the "compatibility levels" set out in Table 1 of AS/NZS 61000.3.7:2001.
Continuous
Uninterrupted
(ii) For harmonic voltage distortion at the Connection Point, in the “compatibility levels” defined in Table 1 of AS/NZS 61000.3.6:2001.
Operation (iii) a negative sequence voltage at the Connection Point, in Table S5.1a.1 of the NER and shown in Table 2.8:
Table 2.8: Negative Sequence Voltages
Nominal Supply Maximum Negative Sequence Voltage (% of Nominal Voltage)

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Voltage (kV) Credible

No Contingency
Contingency General Once Per Hour
Event
Event
30-Minute 30-Minute 10-Minute 1-Minute
Average Average Average Average
> 100 0.5 0.7 1.0 2.0
> 10 and ≤ 100 1.3 1.3 2.0 2.5

<10 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0

[Delete rows for voltage levels not applicable]
S5.2.5.7 Partial Load A For the purposes of this performance standard:
Rejection Minimum generation means the minimum sent out generation for continuous stable operation, PMIN = [insert] MW.
The is capable of continuous uninterrupted operation during and following a power system load reduction of 30% from its pre-
disturbance level or equivalent impact from separation of part of the power system in less than 10 s, provided that the loading level remains above
PMIN.
S5.2.5.8 Protection from (a) Subject to paragraphs (b) [delete reference to (b) if generating system or integrated resource system is <30MW or distribution connected] and
Power System (e) where the or any of its production units that is required by the NSP, Generator or Integrated Resource Provider to be
Disturbances automatically disconnected from the power system in response to abnormal conditions arising from the power system, the relevant protection
system or control system does not disconnect the for:
(i) conditions for which it must remain in continuous uninterrupted operation; or
(ii) conditions it must withstand under the NER.
(b) [Delete all of paragraph (b) if generating system or integrated resource system is <30MW or distribution connected] The
has facilities to automatically and rapidly reduce its generation:
[Delete non-applicable paragraphs below (either (i) or (ii)), include any limitations e.g. minimum generation level]
(i) by at least half, if the frequency at the Connection Point exceeds
[a level nominated by AEMO (not less than the upper limit of the operational frequency tolerance band)]
and the duration above this frequency exceeds a value nominated by AEMO where the reduction
may be achieved by [delete (A) or (B)]:
(A) reducing the power level of the within 3 s, and holding at the reduced power level until the frequency returns to
within the normal operating frequency band; or
(B) disconnecting the from the power system within 1 s; or
(ii) in proportion to the difference between the frequency at the Connection Point and a level nominated by AEMO (not less than the upper
limit of the operational frequency tolerance band) such that the generation is reduced, by at least half, within 3 s of the frequency
reaching the upper limit of the extreme frequency excursion tolerance limits.
(c) [Delete paragraph (c) if AEMO or the NSP do not require it.] The must be automatically disconnected by a local or remote

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control scheme whenever the part of the network to which it is connected has been disconnected from the national grid and has formed an
island that supplies load.
(d) The conditions for which the must trip and must not trip are:
[specify the conditions to facilitate AEMO and NSP maintaining power system security]
.
(e) Notwithstanding the performance standards under clauses S5.2.5.3, S5.2.5.4, S5.2.5.5, S5.2.5.6 and S5.2.5.7 of the NER the
may be automatically disconnected from the power system under any of the following conditions [delete inapplicable sub-paragraphs]:
(1) in accordance with the ancillary services agreement dated [insert date] between the and AEMO for the provision
of [delete if no ancillary services agreement exists]
(2) where a load that is not part of the has the same connection point as the and AEMO and the
NSP agree that the disconnection would in effect be under-frequency load shedding; [delete if none exists]
(3) where the is automatically disconnected under paragraphs (a), (b) [deleted reference to (b) if generating system is
<30MW or distribution connected] or the performance standard under clause S5.2.5.9 of the NER;
(4) where the is automatically disconnected under the performance standard under clause S5.2.5.10 of the NER; or
(5) in accordance with an agreement between the and the NSP (including an agreement in relation to an emergency
control scheme under clause S5.1.8 of the NER) to provide a service that AEMO agrees is necessary to maintain or restore power
system security in the event of a specified contingency event. [delete if none exists]
(6) Where the is automatically disconnected from the power system via an emergency frequency control scheme
(EFCS) in accordance with an EFCS settings schedule as maintained by AEMO and notified to the from time to
time.
S5.2.5.9 Protection A (a) The has primary protection systems to disconnect from the power system any faulted element within the
Systems that and in the protection zones that include the Connection Point, within the fault clearance times specified in Table 2.9
[insert fault clearance times determined under
Impact on Power .
System Security (b) Each primary protection system has sufficient redundancy to ensure that a faulted element within its protection zone is disconnected from the
power system within the applicable fault clearance time with any single protection element (including any communications facility on which that
protection system depends) out of service.
(c) Breaker fail protection systems are provided to clear faults that are not cleared by the circuit breakers controlled by the primary protection
system, within the fault clearance times in Table 2.9: [insert fault clearance times determined under clause S5.1.9(a)(1) of the NER] .

Table 2.9: Protection and Breaker Fail System Fault Clearance Times
[Insert voltage level] kV [Insert voltage level] kV
Primary protection systems [insert time] ms [insert time] ms
Breaker fail protection [insert time] ms [insert time] ms
systems
(d) The protection system design will be coordinated with other protection systems, avoid consequential disconnection of other Network Users’

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facilities and take into account the NSP’s existing obligations under their connection agreements with other Network Users.
S5.2.5.10 Protection to Trip A [If the generating system or integrated resource system is synchronous, paragraph (A) applies; if it is asynchronous, paragraph (B) applies. Delete
Plant for the inapplicable paragraph and then complete the applicable one by specifying the type of protection system installed.]
Unstable (A) Each production unit has the following protection system to disconnect it promptly when a condition that would lead to pole slipping is detected, to
Operation prevent pole slipping or other conditions where a production unit causes active power, reactive power or voltage at the Connection Point to become
unstable as assessed in accordance with AEMO’s Power System Stability Guidelines (established under clause 4.3.4(h) of the NER):
 [Specify the type of protection system installed, e.g. loss of field, reverse power, etc.]
(B) Each production unit, or where this is impractical, the has the following protection system to disconnect its production units
promptly for conditions where the active power, reactive power or voltage at the Connection Point becomes unstable as assessed in accordance with
AEMO’s Power System Stability Guidelines (established under clause 4.3.4(h) of the NER):
 [Specify the type of protection system installed and the corresponding operating time]
S5.2.5.11 Frequency A For the purposes of this performance standard:
Control ‘Maximum operating level’ = [insert] MW.
‘Minimum operating level’ = [insert] MW.
‘droop’ means, in relation to frequency response mode, the percentage change in power system frequency as measured at the Connection Point,
divided by the percentage change in power transfer of the , expressed as a percentage of the maximum operating level of the
. Droop must be measured at frequencies that are outside the deadband and within the limits of power transfer.
[For generating systems use paragraph (1) and (2) below and for integrated resource systems use (3). Delete any inapplicable paragraph.]

Power system frequency is measured at the Connection Point.

(1) The generating system’s power transfer to the power system will not:
(i) increase in response to a rise in power system frequency; or
(ii) decrease in response to a fall in power system frequency; and
(2) The generating system is capable of operating in frequency response mode such that it automatically provides a proportional:
(i) decrease in power transfer to the power system in response to a rise in power system frequency; and
(ii) increase in power transfer to the power system in response to a fall in power system frequency,

sufficiently rapidly and sustained for a sufficient period for the Generator to be in a position to offer measurable amounts all market ancillary
services for the provision of power system frequency control.
(3) an integrated resource system, to the extent it comprises production units, must be capable of operating in frequency response mode such that
it automatically provides a proportional:
(i) decrease in power transfer to the power system, with a continuous shift from one to the other mode, in response to a rise in the frequency
of the power system as measured at the connection point accompanied by a smooth change in bidirectional unit operating mode between
production and consumption; and
(ii) increase in power transfer to the power system in response to a fall in the frequency of the power system as measured at the connection

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point accompanied by a smooth change in bidirectional unit operating mode between production and consumption,
sufficiently rapidly and sustained for a sufficient period for the Integrated Resource Provider (as relevant) to be in a position to offer measurable
amounts of all market ancillary services for the provision of power system frequency control.
(4) Nothing in paragraph (2) or (3) requires the to operate below its minimum operating level in response to a rise in power
system frequency, or above its maximum operating level in response to a fall in power system frequency.
(5) The change in power transfer to the power system will occur with no delay beyond that required for stable operation, or inherent in the plant
controls, once power system frequency leaves a deadband around 50 Hz.
(6) The :
(i) deadband can be set within the range of 0 to ± 1.0 Hz [different deadband settings may be applied for a rise or fall in the frequency of the
power system as measured at the Connection Point – delete if one deadband applies for rise and fall]; and
(ii) droop can be set within the range of 2% to 10%
[For bidirectional unit, reflect the recommended droop as outlined in the BESS guide for contingency FCAS registration]
2
].

(7) Each control system used to satisfy this performance standard is adequately damped.
(8) The amount of relevant market ancillary service for which the plant is registered will not exceed the amount that would be consistent with this
performance standard.
S5.2.5.12 Impact on A The has plant capabilities and control systems that are sufficient so that when connected to the power system it does not reduce
Network any inter-regional or intra-regional power transfer capability below the level that would apply if the were not connected.
Capability
S5.2.5.13 Voltage and A (1) The has plant capabilities and control systems sufficient to ensure that:
Reactive Power (i) power system oscillations, for the frequencies of oscillation of the production unit against any other production unit or system, are
Control adequately damped;
(ii) operation of the does not degrade the damping of any critical mode of oscillation of the power system; and
(iii) operation of the does not cause instability (including hunting of tap-changing transformer control systems) that would
adversely impact other Registered Participants.
(2) The control systems used with this have:
(i) for the purposes of disturbance monitoring and testing, permanently installed and operational, monitoring and recording facilities for key
variables including each input and output; and
(ii) facilities for testing the control system sufficient to establish its dynamic operational characteristics.
(3) The has facilities with a control system to regulate voltage, reactive power and power factor, with the ability to operate in
any control mode and to switch between control modes, as shown in
[specify the manufacturer’s and/or design specifications of the relevant equipment and demonstr
[delete if not applicable].

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BESS guide for contingency FCAS registration: https://www.aemo.com.au/-/media/Files/Electricity/NEM/Security_and_Reliability/Ancillary_Services/Battery-Energy-Storage-System-requirements-for-
contingency-FCAS-registration.pdf

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(4) The has a voltage control system that:
(i) regulates voltage at [the Connection Point or
[specify agreed location in the power system (including within the generating system or integrated resource system)]
] [delete if not applicable, or if applicable, delete reference to Connection Point] to within 0.5% of the setpoint
[where that setpoint is adjusted to incorporate any voltage droop or reactive current compensation agreed with AEMO and the NSP, delete
if not applicable];
(ii) regulates voltage in a manner that helps to support network voltages during faults and does not prevent the NSP from achieving the
requirements under clause S5.1a.3 and S5.1a.4 of the NER;
(iv) allows the voltage setpoint to be continuously controllable in the range of at least 95% to 105% of the target voltage at [the Connection
Point (as recorded in the connection agreement) or the agreed location in the power system] [adjust to align with sub-paragraph (i)],
without reliance on a tap-changing transformer and subject to the reactive power capability referred to in the performance standard under
clause S5.2.5.1;
(v) has limiting devices to ensure that a voltage disturbance does not cause the production unit to trip at the limits of its operating capability.
The limiting devices:
(A) do not detract from the performance of any power system stabiliser or power oscillation damping capability; and
(B) are co-ordinated with all protection systems.
[If the generating system or integrated resource system is synchronous, paragraph (5) applies; if it is asynchronous, paragraph (6) applies. Delete
the inapplicable paragraph and then complete the applicable one by specifying the type of voltage and reactive power control system installed.]
(5) the has an excitation control system that:
(i) can operate the stator continuously at 105% of Nominal Voltage with rated active power level;
(ii) has an excitation ceiling voltage of at least: [delete whichever not applicable]
(A) for a static excitation system, 2.3 times; or
(B) for other excitation control systems, 1.5 times,
the excitation required to achieve transfer of power at the nameplate rating for rated power factor, rated speed and Nominal Voltage;
(iii) has settling times for a step change of voltage setpoint or voltage at the location agreed in paragraph (4)(i) of:
(A) generated voltage less than 2.5 s for a 5% voltage disturbance with the production unit not synchronised;
(B) active power, reactive power and voltage less than 5.0 s for a 5% voltage disturbance with the production unit synchronised, from an
operating point where the voltage disturbance would not cause any limiting device to operate; and
(C) in respect of each limiting device, active power, reactive power and voltage less than 7.5 s for a 5% voltage disturbance with the
production unit synchronised, when operating into a limiting device from an operating point where a voltage disturbance of 2.5%
would just cause the limiting device to operate;
(iv) can increase field voltage from rated field voltage to the excitation ceiling voltage in less than:
(A) 0.05 s for a static excitation system; or
(B) 0.5 s for other excitation control systems; and
(ix) has a power system stabiliser with sufficient flexibility to enable damping performance to be maximised, with characteristics as described

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in paragraph (7); and
(6) The has a voltage control system that:
(i) with the connected to the power system, has settling times for active power, reactive power and voltage due to a step
change of voltage setpoint or voltage at [insert the location agreed under subparagraph (4)(i)] , of less than:
(A) 5.0 s for a 5% voltage disturbance with the connected to the power system, from an operating point where the
voltage disturbance would not cause any limiting device to operate; and
(B) 7.5 s for a 5% voltage disturbance with the connected to the power system, when operating into any limiting
device from an operating point where a voltage disturbance of 2.5% would just cause the limiting device to operate;
(ii) for a 5% step change in the voltage setpoint, has reactive power rise time, of less than 2 s;
(iii) has power oscillation damping capability with sufficient flexibility to enable damping performance to be maximised with characteristics as
described in paragraph (7).
(7) The power system stabiliser or power oscillation damping device has [delete paragraph (7) if power system stabiliser is not provided]:
(i) [For a synchronous production unit] measurements of rotor speed and active power level of the production unit as inputs, and otherwise,
measurements of power system frequency and active power level of the production unit as inputs [delete for asynchronous production unit];
(ii) two washout filters for each input, with ability to bypass one of them if necessary;
(iii) [Insert number not less than two] lead-lag transfer function blocks (or equivalent number of complex poles and zeros) with adjustable gain
and time-constants, to compensate fully for the phase lags due to the generating plant;
(iv) an level limiter, which for a synchronous production unit is continually adjustable over the range of ±10% of stator voltage [delete for
asynchronous production unit];
(v) monitoring and recording facilities for key variables including inputs, level and the inputs to the lead-lag transfer function blocks; and
(vi) facilities to permit testing of the power system stabiliser in isolation from the power system by injection of test signals, sufficient to establish
the transfer function of the power system stabiliser.
(8) A reactive power or power factor control system provided under paragraph (3) will:
(i) regulate reactive power or power factor at [the Connection Point or
[specify agreed location in the power system (including within the generating system or integrated resource sys
, to within:
(A) for a operating in reactive power mode, 2% of the generating system’s rating (expressed in MVAr); or
(B) for a operating in power factor mode, a power factor equivalent to 2% of the rating
(expressed in MVAr);
(ii) allow the reactive power or power factor setpoint to be continuously controllable across the reactive power capability range established
under the performance standard under clause S5.2.5.1; and
(iii) with the connected to the power system, and for a step change in setpoint of at least 50% of the reactive power
capability agreed with AEMO and the NSP under clause S5.2.5.1 of the NER, or a 5% voltage disturbance at the location agreed under
subparagraph (i):
(A) have settling times for active power, reactive power and voltage of less than 5.0 s from an operating point where the voltage

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disturbance would not cause any limiting device to operate; and
(B) have settling times for active power, reactive power and voltage of less than 7.5 s when operating into any limiting device from an
operating point where a voltage disturbance of 2.5% would just cause the limiting device to operate.

[Include any requirements for the design and operation of the control systems of the production unit, generating system or integrated resource system to be coordinated with the e

S5.2.5.14 Active Power A [Delete paragraph (1), (2) or (3), as applicable – (1) applies to scheduled production units/systems, (2) applies to non-scheduled production
Control units/systems and (3) applies to semi-scheduled production units/systems.]
(1) The has an active power control system that is adequately damped and capable of:
(i) maintaining and changing its active power level in accordance with its dispatch instructions;
(ii) ramping its active power level linearly from one dispatch level to another; and
(iii) receiving and automatically responding to signals delivered from the automatic generation control system, as updated at a rate of once every
4 s [or insert other period specified by AEMO] .
(2) Subject to the energy source availability, the has an active power control system that is adequately damped and capable
of:
(i) automatically reducing or increasing its active power level within 5 min at a constant rate, to or below the level specified in an instruction
electronically issued by a control centre, subject to subparagraph (iii),
(ii) automatically limiting its active power level, to below the level specified in subparagraph (i); and
(iii) not changing its active power level within 5 min by more than the raise and lower amounts specified in an instruction electronically issued by
a control centre.
(3) Subject to energy source availability, the has an active power control system that is adequately damped and capable of:
(i) automatically reducing or increasing its active power level within 5 min at a constant rate, to or below the level specified in an instruction
electronically issued by a control centre;
(ii) automatically limiting its active power level to or below the level specified in subparagraph (i);
(iii) not changing its active power level within 5 min by more than the raise and lower amounts specified in an instruction electronically issued by
a control centre;
(iv) ramping its active power level linearly from one level of dispatch to another; and
(v) receiving and automatically responding to signals delivered from the automatic generation control system, as updated at a rate of once every
4 s [or insert other period specified by AEMO] .
S5.2.5.15 Short circuit ratio N [Highlighted text below is for reference only and is not part of S5.2.5.15 clause description]
This standard:
 applies to a generating system or integrated resource system that is comprised solely of asynchronous production units; and
 for a generating system or integrated resource system that is comprised of both synchronous and asynchronous production units, applies only to
the asynchronous production units and to the generating system or integrated resource system to the extent it relates to its asynchronous

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production units.

The comprised of asynchronous generating units must have plant capability sufficient to operate stably and remain connected at
a short circuit ratio (SCR) of [insert number not higher than 3.0 (representing SCR withstand capability of plant)] , assessed in accordance with the
methodology prescribed in the system strength impact assessment guidelines, where:

(1) the rated active power for calculating the SCR value is [insert number] [;and]
(2) [Delete if not applicable] the agreed arrangements under S5.2.5.15(e) to achieve this performance standard are:
 [If applicable, record details of arrangements necessary for plant to operate stably and remain connected at agreed SCR value]

S5.2.5.16 Voltage phase N [Highlighted text below is for reference only and is not part of S5.2.5.15 clause description]
angle shift This standard:
 applies to a generating system or integrated resource system that is comprised solely of asynchronous production units; and
 to a generating system or integrated resource system that is comprised of both synchronous and asynchronous production units.
The and each of its asynchronous production units must not include any vector shift or similar relay or protective function that
acts upon voltage phase angle which might operate for phase angle changes less than 20 degrees at the connection point.
[The agreed value of the settings of any protection system must be recorded in the performance standards].
S5.2.6.1 Remote A [Delete rows in Table 2.10 where the type of plant is not applicable]
and 4.11.1 Monitoring The has remote monitoring equipment and remote control equipment to transmit to, and receive from, AEMO’s control
centres the quantities specified in Table 2.10 in real-time in accordance with clause 4.11 of the NER:
Table 2.10: Remote Monitoring Equipment and Remote Control Equipment Quantities required by AEMO
Type of Plant Remote Monitoring Quantities Remote Control Quantities
Generating systems or (1) the status of all switching devices that carry the (1) voltage, reactive power and
integrated resource systems generation or load; power factor control setpoint
(2) tap-changing transformer tap position(s) and (delta) (as applicable); and
voltages; (2) voltage, reactive power and
(3) active power and reactive power aggregated for power factor control mode
groups of identical production units; (where applicable);
(4) either the number of identical production units (3) [for a non-scheduled
operating or the operating status of each non- generating system or
identical production unit; integrated resource system
(5) either the number of identical production units only – delete if inapplicable] to
available or the available status of each non- the extent required to manage
identical production unit; network flows:
(6) active power and reactive power for the (i) active power limit; and
generating system or integrated resource (ii) active power ramp limit.

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system;
(7) voltage, reactive power and power factor
control system setpoint and mode (as
applicable);
(8) the mode of operation of each production unit,
turbine control limits, or other information
required to reasonably predict the active power
response of the generating system or
integrated resource system to a change in
power system frequency at the Connection
Point;
(9) any quantities reasonably required by AEMO
for the Var Dispatch Scheduling (VDS) system.
(10) any quantities reasonably required by AEMO to
discharge its market and power system security
functions as set out in Chapters 3 and 4 of the
NER.
Generating units with nameplate (1) Current;
rating of 30 MW or more, or (2) Voltage; and
bidirectional units with (3) Active power and reactive power
nameplate rating of 5 MW or
more, in respect of generating
unit or bidirectional unit stators
or power conversion systems
(as applicable)
Automated generation control (1) AGC control mode (remote or local); (1) AGC active power setpoint
system (AGC) – scheduled (2) AGC availability status;
generating systems, semi- (3) maximum active power limit;
scheduled generating systems (4) minimum active power limit;
and scheduled integrated (5) maximum active power raise ramp rate; and
resource systems (6) maximum active power lower ramp rate;
Auxiliary supply system with a Active power and reactive power
capacity of 30 MW or more
associated with the generating
unit, or generating system,
bidirectional unit or integrated
resource system

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Reactive power equipment that Reactive power

is part of the generating system
or integrated resource system
but not part of a production unit
Semi-scheduled generating All data specified as mandatory in the relevant
system or a semi-scheduled energy conversion model applicable to that type of
generating unit in an integrated semi-scheduled generating system, especially the
resource system standing and metered data requirements (see the
Semi-Scheduled Energy Conversion Model
Guidelines for wind and solar generating systems)
Runback scheme agreed with (1) Runback scheme status (enabled/disabled);
the NSP (2) Runback scheme operated status; and
(3) active power, reactive power or other control
limit, as applicable.
S5.2.6.2 Communications A The has provided and will maintain:
and 4.11.3 Equipment (1) two separate telephone facilities using independent telecommunications service providers, for the purposes of operational communications
between the responsible operator under clause 4.11.3(a) of the NER and AEMO’s control centre; and
(2) electricity supplies for remote monitoring equipment and remote control equipment installed in relation to its capable of
keeping such equipment available for at least 3 hours following total loss of supply at the connection point for a relevant production unit.
S5.2.7 Power Station Not applicable [Only required if the generating system or integrated resource system takes its auxiliary load via a connection point through which its generation is
Auxiliary Supplies not transferred to the network, in which case, specify performance standard under clause S5.3.5 of the NER as if the Generator or Integrated
Resource Provider were a Market Customer]

The takes its auxiliary supplies via [insert connection point and Nominal Voltage] .

The power factor of the auxiliary loads will be between 0.9 leading to 0.9 lagging
[or insert power factor requirement as agreed with NSP]
.
[Delete as appropriate]
S5.2.8 Fault Current A The limits its contribution to the fault current at the Connection Point to:
(a) three-phase fault current, [insert value] kA;
(b) single-phase-to-ground fault current, [insert value] kA;
(c) phase-to-phase-to-ground fault current, [insert value] kA.
[Specify calculation basis as necessary]
The connected plant is capable of withstanding fault current through the Connection Point up to:
(a) three-phase fault current [insert value] kA;

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(b) single-phase-to-ground fault current [insert value] kA;
(c) phase-to-phase-to-ground fault current [insert value] kA,
for [insert time] ms.
The circuit breaker provided to isolate the from the network is capable of breaking, without damage or restrike, the maximum
fault current of [insert value] kA expected to flow through the circuit breaker for any fault in the network or in the , as specified
in the connection agreement.

Table 3 Revision history [to track changes to registered Generator or Integrated Resource Provider Performance Standards]

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