Performance

Specifies minimum performance and safety requirements for the design, construction and operation of inverters intended for use in inverter energy systems for the inj

1.1 This Standard specifies the technical requirements for the interconnection of distributed resources (DR) and distribution systems up to 50 kV line to line. This Standard covers all distributed resource technologies with an aggregate capacity of 10 MW or less at the point of common coupling (PCC).

1.2 This Standard does not define the maximum DR capacity or the upper voltage limit for installations that are interconnected with a single PCC or connected to a given feeder.

1.3 This Standard covers the interconnection of (a) inverter-based DR systems and distribution systems where the PCC is at medium voltage; and (b) generator-based DR systems and distribution systems where the PCC is at low or medium voltage. See CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 257 for interconnections of inverter-based DR systems and distribution systems where the PCC is at low voltage.

1.4 The objective of this Standard is to specify minimum requirements for the (a) safety of persons; (b) continuity of service; and (c) protection of property.

1.5 This Standard does not apply to secondary network connections and does not address (a) protection of the power producer's facility; (b) operating requirements for DR units; (c) intentional islanding; (d) transmission system impact and upgrades; (e) planning, design, or operation of the distribution system or DR system; (f) metering, rates, tariffs, and other contractual or commercial issues associated with interconnection; or (g) interconnection of distributed resources and distribution systems that are not ultimately connected to a province-wide or regional electricity grid (i.e., remote locations).

The Alberta Distributed Generation Interconnection Guide provides guidelines for connecting a generation facility to the Alberta Interconnected Electric System (AIES) via a Wires Owner’s distribution system, and assists in determining the technical and operating requirements of the facility. The Guide was developed by the Alberta Distributed Generation Technical and Policy Committee without regard to whether its adoption may involve patents on articles, materials or processes.

BC Hydro provides a means for distribution-connected customers to connect a small energy source to the BC Hydro Distribution System to offset their load and participate in the Net Metering program (RS1289) or other energy procurement offers. This document contains the technical interconnection requirements for connecting small generators to BC Hydro’s Distribution System. The total generation must have an aggregate nameplate rating of 100 kW or less. DGs with generation over this limit should refer to BC Hydro Interconnection Requirements for Power Generators 35 kV and Below.

This standard provides requirements for the application, location, installation, performance, testing, and maintenance of electronic premises security systems and their components. Provisions define the means of signal initiation, transmission, notification, and annunciation; the levels of performance; and reliability.

This standard covers the safety and performance of distributed energy resource systems. These systems may be comprised of distributed energy sources such as photovoltaic arrays or wind turbines in homogenous or hybrid configurations, energy storage systems, grid interface equipment and related equipment to accomplish functionality of the distributed energy system.

EV batteries still have storage capacity, typically at 80 percent, after they’re removed from their vehicles and can be reclaimed for a “second life” as stationary power sources. This should reduce the need for additional power production and shrinking landfill waste.

This standard covers performance requirements for emergency and standby power systems providing an alternate source of electrical power in buildings and facilities in the event that the normal electrical power source fails. Systems include power sources, transfer equipment, controls, supervisory equipment, and accessory equipment needed to supply electrical power to the selected circuits.

The document discusses operational parameters that may be observed by battery monitoring equipment used in stationary applications and the relative value of such observations. Although a list of commercially available systems is not given, a means for establishing specifications for the desired parameters to be monitored is provided.

The National Fire Code of Canada 2015 (NFC), published by NRC and developed by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, sets out the technical provisions regulating activities related to the construction, use or demolition of buildings and facilities, the condition of specific elements of buildings and facilities, and the design or construction of specific elements of facilities related to certain hazards as well as the protection measures for the current or intended use of buildings.