STRUCTURE OF PRESENTATION

•Background
•Definition of Availability
•Scheduling methodology
•Operation philosophy
•Real time scheduling
•Metering and billing
•Pre-requisite
•Effect of new tariff
BACKGROUND:-
ECC Virginia Consultants, appointed by Govt. of India
and Asian Development Bank to study “Bulk Power and
Transmission Tariff and Regulation” recommended for
a shift from PLF to availability based scenario in order
to improve discipline in Power Sector in the year 1994.
CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission) was
constituted through Indian Electricity Regulatory Act
1998.
CERC issued order for implementation of ABT w.e.f.
1.4.2000 in Northern Region (NR) and accordingly
issued the ABT order dtd. 4.1.2000. Implementation of
ABT got delayed due to various petitions by constituents.
THE SCHEDULING OF NCR STATIONS HAD
BEEN DONE AS PER ABT PROVISION SINCE
01.08.01 WITHOUT COMMERCIAL MECHANISM.

THE 128TH NREB BOARD MEETING ON 16.09.02

DECIDED TO IMPLEMENT ABT IN NR W.E.F.
01.12.02 WITH FULL COMMERCIAL
MECHANISM.

REAL TIME SCHEDULING ACTIVITY WAS

ALREADY TAKEN OVER BY RCC (REGIONAL
CONTROL CENTRE) FROM 11.11.02.
What is Availability?
The readiness of the generating station to deliver
Ex-Bus output.

It is different from the earlier terminology which

includes only the status whether in service
(100%) or out of service (0%).

The term availability in the present context could

be defined as the MW capability of the generator
for supplying to the grid after accounting for
planned and unplanned outages, auxiliary
consumption and deration due to non-availability
of auxiliaries, fuel, water etc.
COMPONENTS OF ABT

 CAPACITY CHARGES

 ENERGY CHARGES

 UNSCHEDULED INTERCHANGES

 INCENTIVE
Capacity Charges
• Return on Equity
• Depreciation
• O&M Charges
• Interest on Working Capital
• Interest on Loan
• Taxes on Income, if any

Energy Charges
• Cost of Primary Fuel (Coal, Gas)
• Cost of Secondary Fuel
Working Capital

• O&M expenses for one month

• Coal cost for two months for non-pit head
stations corresponding to Target Availability
(T.A.)
• 60 days stock of secondary fuel oil
corresponding to T.A.
• Maintenance spares maximum of 1% of
historical capital cost escalated @ 6% per
annum from COD (Commercial Operation Date)
• Receivables equivalent to two-months average
billing calculated on T.A.
 AVAILABILITY BASED TARIFF (ABT)

Capacity Charge payable based on Declared

Capability (DC)
Charge realised on Scheduled Generation (SG) and
not on actual generation i.e. variable charge
payable on commitment from

Frequency linked incentive/penalty for

Unscheduled Interchange (UI)
Unscheduled Interchange(UI) Charges:
Variation between actual generation or actual drawal and
scheduled generation or scheduled drawal shall be
accounted for through Unscheduled Interchange (UI)
Charges. UI for a generating station shall be equal to its
actual generation minus its scheduled generation. UI for a
beneficiary shall be equal to its total actual drawal minus
its total scheduled drawal. UI shall be worked out for each
15-minute time block. Charges for all UI transactions shall
be based on average frequency of the time block.
Applicable rates with effect from 1.10.2004:

(Each 0.02 Hz step is equivalent to 8.0 paise/kWh in the

50.5-50.0 Hz frequency range, and to 16.0 paise/kWh in the
50.0-49.0 Hz frequency range)
 MERITS OF ABT
• ECONOMIC GENERATION
• MERIT ORDER DESPATCH

• GRID DISCIPLINE
• GENERATION RELATED TO THE
NEEDS OF THE GRID
• ADHERENCE TO THE SCHEDULE
• FINANCIAL PENALTY / INCENTIVE FOR
UNSCHEDULED INTERCHANGE

• TRADING IN SURPLUS POWER

 Scheduling Methodology

Each day starting from 00:00 hr. will be divided into 96 time
blocks of 15-minute intervals.

The generator will make an advance declaration of

capability of its generating station.

The declaration will be for the capability of the generating

station to deliver ex-bus MWh for each time block of the
day. The DC, as declared by generator, would form the
basis of generation scheduling.
While making or revising their DC, the generator shall
ensure that their DC during peak hours is not less than
that during other hours. However, exception to this rule
shall be allowed in case of tripping/re-synchronisation of
units as a result of forced outage of units.

Based on the declaration of the generator, RLDC shall

communicate their shares to beneficiaries out of which
they shall give their requisitions.
Based on the requisitions given by beneficiaries and taking
into account technical limitations on varying the generation
and also taking into account the transmission system
constraints, if any; RLDC shall prepare the economically
optimal generation schedule and drawal schedule and
communicate the same to generator and beneficiaries.
RLDC shall also formulate the procedure for meeting
contingencies both in the long run and in the short run.

All the scheduled generation and actual generation shall be

at the generator’s ex-bus. For beneficiaries, the scheduled
and actual net drawals shall be at their respective receiving
points.

For calculating the net drawal schedules of beneficiaries,

the transmission losses shall be apportioned to their
drawals.
Scheduled generation (SG) of the generating station for
each time block will mean the Scheduled MWh to be Sent
Out ex-bus from the generating station.

Actual generation of the station for each time block,

hereinafter referred to as AG, will mean Actual MWh Sent
Out ex-bus from the generating station.

In case of forced outage of a unit, RLDC will revise the SG

on the basis of revised DC. The revised SG will become
effective from the 4th time block, counting the time block in
which the revision is advised by the generator to be the
first one. The revised DC will also become effective from
the 4th time bock.
In the event of bottleneck in evacuation of power due to
any constraint, outage, failure or limitation in the
transmission system, associated switchyard and
substations owned by CTU (as certified by RLDC)
necessitating reduction in generation; RLDC will revise the
schedules which will become effective from the 4th time
block, counting the time block in which the bottleneck in
evacuation of power has taken place to be the first one.
Also; during the first, second and third time blocks of such
an event, the SG of the station will be deemed to have
been revised to be equal to AG and also the scheduled
drawals of beneficiaries will be deemed to have been
revised to be equal to their actual drawals.
In case of any Grid Disturbance, SG of all Generating
Stations and Scheduled Drawal of all beneficiaries shall be
deemed to have been revised to be equal to their
AG/Drawal for all time blocks affected by the Grid
Disturbance. Certification of Grid Disturbance and its
duration shall be done by RLDC.

Revision of DC by generator(s) and requisition by

beneficiary(ies) for the remaining period of the day will also
be permitted with advance notice. Revised SG/DC in such
cases shall become effective from the 6th time block,
counting the time block in which the request for revision
has been received in RLDC to be the first one.
If, at any point of time, RLDC observes that there is need
for revision of schedules in the interest of better system
operation, it may do so on its own and in such cases, the
revised schedules shall become effective from the 4th
time block, counting the time block in which the revised
schedule is issued by RLDC to be the first one.

Generation schedules and drawal schedules

issued/revised by RLDC shall become effective from
designated time block irrespective of communication
success.

For any revision of SG, including post facto deemed

revision, there shall be a corresponding revision of
scheduled drawals of beneficiaries.
A procedure for recording the communication regarding
changes to schedules duly taking into account the time
factor shall be evolved by CTU.

In case of a generating station, contracting to supply

power only to the State in which it is located; the
scheduling, metering and energy accounting shall be
carried out by the respective State Load Despatch
Centre.
(i) Any generation up to 105% of DC in any 15-minute time
block and averaging up to 101% of the average DC over a
day shall not be construed as gaming, and the generator
shall be entitled to UI charges for such excess generation
above SG.

(ii) For any generation beyond the prescribed limit, the

Regional Load Despatch Centre (RLDC) shall investigate
so as to ensure that there is no gaming, and if gaming is
found by the RLDC, the corresponding UI charges due to
the generating station on account of such extra
generation shall be reduced to zero and the amount shall
be adjusted in UI account of beneficiaries in the ratio of
their capacity share in the generating station.
Demonstration of DC:
The generating company may be required to demonstrate
the DC of its generating station as and when asked by the
RLDC of the region in which the generating station is
situated. In the event of the generating company failing to
demonstrate the DC, the capacity charges due to the
generator shall be reduced as a measure of penalty.
The quantum of penalty for the first mis-declaration for any
duration/block in a day shall be the charges corresponding
to two days fixed charges. For the second mis-declaration
the penalty shall be equivalent to fixed charges for four
days and for subsequent mis-declarations, the penalty
shall be multiplied in the geometrical progression.
The operating log books of the generating station shall be
available for review by the Regional Electricity Board.
These books shall keep record of machine operation and
maintenance.
 OPERATION PHILOSOPHY UNDER ABT

Commercial declaration of DC without gaming

Advance/prompt intimation of DC revisions
Conservative DC declaration during start-up
Generation above SG (up to 105% of DC in a
block and up to 101% of DC over a day) during
low freq. spells
Backing down above the threshold frequency
 AG/DC plot against Average Frequency
(Ideal) (SG=90%DC)
110

100
AG/DC (%)

BEF 50.3 Hz

90

80

70
48 48.5 49 49.5 50 50.5 51 51.5
Av. Frequency (Hz)
 ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY RCC

RCC IS THE NODAL AGENCY FOR

INTERACTION WITH RLDC/REB FOR
SCHEDULING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
COMPILATION OF DAY AHEAD DC AND
REVISIONS THEREOF FROM STATIONS

COMMUNICATING DAY AHEAD DC AND

REVISIONS TO RLDC, ALSO ENSURING ITS
TIMELY IMPLEMENTATION

OBTAINING SCHEDULE AND REVISIONS

FROM RLDC OR THEIR WEBSITE AND
INFORMING STATIONS
ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY RCC… CONTD.

CHECKING OF SCHEDULE FOR TECH.

MINIMUM AND RAMP UP / DOWN (as per IEGC
or INDIAN ELECTRICITY GRID CODE) AND
OTHER DISCREPANCIES AND TAKING
CORRECTIVE STEPS
RECONCILIATION OF DC, SG, AG WITH
STATION AND RLDC AND FORWARDING
THE DATA TO COMMERCIAL DEPTT.
COMPILATION OF UI REPORTS RECEIVED
FROM STATIONS

PREPARATION OF VARIOUS MIS

 SCHEDULING AS BEING FOLLOWED
Stations are declaring their max. Ex-bus DC = (Gross Capacity-
Norm. APC)

The generators to send their day ahead DC in prescribed format

by 9:00 hr. every day to RLDC through RCC

RLDC in turn communicates the same to constituents and the

constituents are required to send their requisition by 15:00 hr. to
RLDC

RLDC prepares the injection and drawal schedule based on the

above and releases the same by 17:00 hr.
Constituents can revise their DC or drawal requirement and
inform to RLDC and based on which RLDC issues the revised
schedule by 23:00 hr. This schedule subsequently undergoes
revision as per the ABT procedure already described. For the
current day, any of the above information can be got at any time
of the day.
 FORMAT A
AVAILABILITY DECLARATION(EX BUS)
FROM SCE, RCC NOIDA TO SCE, NRLDC
DECLARED CAPABILITY (EX BUS) OF DADRI COAL FOR DATE 01.11.04

MSG NO DTDC 0111R0 DATEOF ISSUE 01.11.04

REV NO 0 TIME OF ISSUE 1000

TOKEN NO 0 unit DC Time

Units anticipated on bar at 00.00 hrs of next day 4 765 0
Units to go under planned S/D during next day 0 0 0
Units likely to return after S/D during next day 0 0 0
From To From To From To
(Hrs) (Hrs) DC (Hrs) (Hrs) DC (Hrs) (Hrs) DC

00:00 00:15 765 08:00 08:15 765 16:00 16:15 765

00:15 00:30 765 08:15 08:30 765 16:15 16:30 765
00:30 00:45 765 08:30 08:45 765 16:30 16:45 765
00:45 01:00 765 08:45 09:00 765 16:45 17:00 765
01:00 01:15 765 09:00 09:15 765 17:00 17:15 765
01:15 01:30 765 09:15 09:30 765 17:15 17:30 765
01:30 01:45 765 09:30 09:45 765 17:30 17:45 765
01:45 02:00 765 09:45 10:00 765 17:45 18:00 765
02:00 02:15 765 10:00 10:15 765 18:00 18:15 765
02:15 02:30 765 10:15 10:30 765 18:15 18:30 765
02:30 02:45 765 10:30 10:45 765 18:30 18:45 765
02:45 03:00 765 10:45 11:00 765 18:45 19:00 765
03:00 03:15 765 11:00 11:15 765 19:00 19:15 765
03:15 03:30 765 11:15 11:30 765 19:15 19:30 765
03:30 03:45 765 11:30 11:45 765 19:30 19:45 765
03:45 04:00 765 11:45 12:00 765 19:45 20:00 765
04:00 04:15 765 12:00 12:15 765 20:00 20:15 765
04:15 04:30 765 12:15 12:30 765 20:15 20:30 765
04:30 04:45 765 12:30 12:45 765 20:30 20:45 765
04:45 05:00 765 12:45 13:00 765 20:45 21:00 765
05:00 05:15 765 13:00 13:15 765 21:00 21:15 765
05:15 05:30 765 13:15 13:30 765 21:15 21:30 765
05:30 05:45 765 13:30 13:45 765 21:30 21:45 765
05:45 06:00 765 13:45 14:00 765 21:45 22:00 765
06:00 06:15 765 14:00 14:15 765 22:00 22:15 765
06:15 06:30 765 14:15 14:30 765 22:15 22:30 765
06:30 06:45 765 14:30 14:45 765 22:30 22:45 765
06:45 07:00 765 14:45 15:00 765 22:45 23:00 765
07:00 07:15 765 15:00 15:15 765 23:00 23:15 765
07:15 07:30 765 15:15 15:30 765 23:15 23:30 765
07:30 07:45 765 15:30 15:45 765 23:30 23:45 765
07:45 08:00 765 15:45 16:00 765 23:45 24:00 765
TOTAL MW HR 18360
Rem arks Ex bus DC includes: unit MW MW H
0 0 0
The technical mini mum l oadi ng is 80% of the MCR of units on b ar Units in reserve S/D 0 0 0
The Benefi ci ari es may b e advi sed to Schedule thei r drawl consi dering
the merit order of their own generation,
generation of IPPs , l icensees etc., and the share of the b eneficiary in ISGS.
The ramp up rate i s 1 MW /Mi n/unit

SCE, RCC
SCHEDULING AS BEING FOLLOWED
SG REVISIONS FOLLOWING DC REVISIONS
ARE FOLLOWED UP BY RCC.

INITIALLY NRLDC WAS GIVING ONLY 5 TO 10

MINUTES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SG
REVISIONS. HOWEVER, AFTER PERSUASION
HALF AN HOUR ADVANCE INFORMATION
ABOUT SG REVISION IS GIVEN PRESENTLY.

THE NRLDC HOME PAGE DISPLAYS AND

UPDATE REVISION STATUS.
SCHEDULING AS BEING FOLLOWED
THE IMPLEMENTED SCHEDULE IS
DISPLAYED AFTER A LAPSE OF 2-3 DAYS
ON NRLDC WEBSITE
THE SAME IS CHECKED AND
DISCREPANCY, IF ANY, IS BROUGHT TO
THE NOTICE OF NRLDC
DISCREPANCIES FOR THE PERIOD
MONDAY TO SUNDAY ARE SORTED OUT
BY NEXT WEDNESDAY

NRLDC FORWARDS DATA FOR THE

ABOVE PERIOD ON THURSDAY TO NREB
 PRESENT STATUS OF SCHEDULING

• PRESENTLY, THE MINIMUM SG FOR COAL

STATION IS 70% OF DC (AGREED IN 334TH OCC).

UNITS ARE STOPPED IN CONSULTATION WITH

NRLDC UNDER LOW DEMAND. FULL DC IS
ACCEPTED BY NRLDC AND SCHEDULE IS
ISSUED AS PER RUNNING UNITS.
 On completion of the operating day by 24:00 hr., the SG finally
•implemented during the day (taking into account all before-the-fact
changes in despatch schedule of generating stations and drawal
schedule of States) shall be issued by RLDC. This schedule shall
be the datum for commercial accounting. The average ex-bus
capability for each ISGS (Inter State Generating Station) shall also
be worked out based on all before -the- fact advice to RLDC.

The procedure for scheduling and the final schedule issued by

RLDC, shall be open to all constituents for any
checking/verification for a period of 20 days. In case any
.mistake/omission is detected, the RLDC shall forthwith make a
complete check and rectify the same.
Stations are required to send the Special Energy Meter readings to
RLDC every Monday. Based on DC, SG, AG data submitted by
RLDC; weekly UI statement and monthly Regional Energy
Accounts (REA) are prepared by REB.
 REA ISSUED BY NREB

• DC, SG & AG ARE RECONCILED WEEKLY WITH NRLDC

AND INFORMED TO STATIONS. MINOR DISCREPANCIES
(OF OUR INTEREST) ARE INGNORED.

• RECONCILED FIGURES ARE INFORMED TO NCR

COMMERCIAL GROUP FOR FURTHER RECONCILIATION
WITH NREB, IF ANY, IN REA AND UI ACCOUNT.

• THERE IS MIS-MATCH IN UI FIGURES GIVEN BY NREB AS

COMPARED TO STATION FIGURES. THIS APPEARS TO
BE DUE TO THE DIFFERENCE IN STATION FREQ. AND
NREB REFERENCE FREQ.
 Metering / Data Collection / Billing
• Data is downloaded from SEM through a hand
held device which is then loaded to a PC.

• A separate software in PC converts the raw

data into “Excel Form” by RLDC.

• The processed data is then sent to REB for the

purpose of preparing REA.

• RPSCl regional commercial deptt. collects REA

from REB and raises bills based on the same to
its beneficiaries inclusive of incentive payable,
if any. Data is also available on website.
 Metering / Data Collection / Billing

REA prepared by REB contains followings:

• Monthly and cumulative DC of each ISGS

• Scheduled Energy from each ISGS to various

beneficiaries

• Bilateral and inter-regional exchange details

• A separate weekly UI statement is issued by REB

indicating UI payable and receivable

• UI pool account is maintained by RLDC

 PRE-REQUISITE / INFRASTRUCTURE
REQUIREMENT FOR ABT

Reliable and dedicated voice & data communication link

between RPSCL, RLDC / SLDC & RCC.
Installation of special energy meters for recording the
system parameters at a specified time interval (15-minute)
System for certification of DC, preparation of energy
account and UI
Metering scheme to be jointly approved
Scheduling/operating rules/guidelines to be finalised with
SLDC
Mode of communication (for transmission of DC/SG)
between SLDC and RCC/RPSCL.
Dedicated hardware in control room
Software for comparing SG vs AG on real time basis
Evolution of Tariff
Pre-1992 period
Single part tariff considering the fuel cost and other costs
assuming a certain level of minimum performance
Post-1992 period Two part tariff
a) Fixed charge (full recovery at specified level of
performance)
b) Variable charge (fuel charge) including FPA (Fuel Price
Agreement)
December 2002 onwards (ABT) Three part tariff
a) Capacity charge
b) Energy charge including FPA (schedule based)
c) Unscheduled Interchange charge
 Comparison of Tariff Systems
Tariff before2001-02
Fixed Charges (F.C.) are
linked to Actual drawal
50% F.C. ensured even at 0%
PLF
Full F.C. recovered at
62.49% PLF
Incentive on PLF based on
Actual Generation
Incentive rate @1 paisa/kWh
for every 1% increase in PLF
above 68.49% PLF including
deemed generation
Tariff after 2001-02
Fixed Charges are linked to the
Availability
Zero F.C. at zero availability
Full F.C. recovered when T.A. is
achieved (80%)
Incentive related to PLF based on
Scheduled Generation only
21.5 paise/kWh for scheduled PLF
above 77% and up to 90% PLF on
annual basis
 Comparison of Tariff
Systems
Tariff before2001-02 Tariff after 2001-02

O&M charges to be 2.5% Base level of O&M to be

of current capital cost average of actual expenditure
escalated @10% per in last five years escalated
annum twice at 10% to bring it to
1999-2000 level, the base level
to be escalated @6% per
annum w.e.f. 1.4.2001

No provision for 5% of the fixed charges to be

Developmental Surcharge additionally billed as
Developmental Surcharge
 Comparison of Tariff
Systems
Tariff before2001-02 Tariff after 2001-02
Certifies deemed generation No such certification
Incentive billing in the ratio of energy
Incentive billing as per actual
scheduled beyond target PLF
drawal
ROE = 16% ROE = 16%

Operational Norms Same norms for all operational

parameters except PLF and
Availability
Depreciation Depreciation
Coal - 7.84% Coal - 3.6%
Gas - 8.24% Gas - 6.0%

All tax on Income including Existing system to continue

Incentive is pass-through

Fuel risk generally passed on Fuel risk with NTPC

to beneficiaries
 Provisions as on 31.03.04 Provisions from 01.04.04
Where tariff has been determined
through transparent process of bidding
in accordance with guidelines issued by
the Central Government, the
Commission shall adopt such tariff in
accordance with provisions of the Act
1 Target availability = 80% Target availability = 80%
2 DC cannot be more than There is no such provision
Installed Capacity
3 Capital expenditure Capital expenditure includes amount of
includes reasonable capitalised spares as % of original
amount of capitalised project cost as follows:
spares Coal 2.5% Gas 4.0%
4 PLF = kWh generated / PLF = kWh sent out / kWh sent out
kWh at Installed Capacity corresponding to Installed Capacity
5 Auxiliary power = (Gross Auxiliary power = (Energy consumed
energy – Energy delivered by auxiliaries + transformer losses
at switchyard) within the station)
 Provisions as on 31.03.04
6 Scheduled PLF for
incentive = 77%
7 Incentive rate 50% of the
fixed charge/unit subject to
max. 21.5 p/kWh up to 90%,
half of that for PLF above
90%
8 Specific oil consumption:
3.5 ml/kWh
9 Debt equity ratio = 50:50
10 Return on equity = 16 %
11 Transit loss of coal:
No norms
Provisions from 01.04.04
Scheduled PLF for incentive = 80%
Incentive rate 25 p/kWh for PLF above
80%
Specific oil consumption:
2.0 ml/kWh
Debt equity ratio = 70:30
Where equity employed is more than
30%, the amount of equity for
determination of tariff shall be limited
to 30% and the balance amount shall
be considered as the normative loan
(modified now)
Return on equity = 14%
Transit loss of coal:
Pit head: 0.3%, rail fed: 0.8%
 Provisions as on 31.03.04 Provisions from 01.04.04
12 0&M Cost 0&M Cost
For 2000 -2001: Average actual Based on normative Rs./MW
cost from 1995-2000, twice escalated @ 4% every year from
escalated at 10%; for 2000-01 2005-06
onwards 6 % escalation every For 2004-05
year Gas 200 MW 500 MW
5.2 10.4 9.36
13 Depreciation Depreciation
Straight-line depreciation up to Straight-line depreciation up to
90% considering different life 90% considering different life for
for different components different components
14 Auxiliary power Auxiliary power
200 MW 9.5% 200 MW 9.0%
500 MW 8.0% 500 MW 7.5%
GAS 3% (C/C), 1% (O/C) GAS 3% (C/C), 1% (O/C)
 Provisions as on 31.0304 Provisions from 01.04.04
15 Heat Rate Heat Rate
Coal Coal
200 MW 2500 200 MW 2500
500MW 2500 500MW 2450
Gas C/C O/C Gas C/C O/C
Anta 2100 3150 Anta 2075 3010
Auraiya 2125 3190 Auraiya 2100 3045
Dadri 2100 3150 Dadri 2075 3010
F’bad 2000 2900 F’bad 2000 2900
K’kulam 2000 2900 K’kulam 2000 2900
Kawas 2100 Kawas 2075 3010
Gandhar 2125 Gandhar 2000 2900
16 UI rate: 0 to 420 p/kWh UI rate: 0 to 600 p/kWh (up to 30.09.04)
For freq. 50.5 Hz to 49.02 Hz For freq. 50.5 Hz to 49.02 Hz

No UI for generation above DC Generation above DC up to 5% in a

17 Development Surcharge
Provision for billing 5% Capacity
Charge as Development
Surcharge
block subject to 1% in a day qualifies for
UI
Development Surcharge
No provision for Development Surcharge
‘Availability' in relation to a thermal generating station for any period means
the average of the daily average Declared Capacities (DC) for all the days
during that period expressed as a percentage of the installed capacity of the
generating station minus normative auxiliary consumption in MW, and shall
be computed in accordance with the following formula:

N
Availability = 10000 x  DCi / {N x IC x (100-AUXn)} %
i=1

where

IC = Installed Capacity of the generating station in MW,

DCi = Average Declared Capacity for the ith day of the period in MW,
N = Number of days during the period, and
AUXn = Normative Auxiliary Energy Consumption as a percentage of gross
generation

‘Declared Capacity’ or ‘DC' means the capability of the generating station to deliver
ex-bus electricity in MW declared by such generating station in relation to any period
of the day or whole of the day, duly taking into account the availability of fuel.
‘Plant Load Factor' or 'PLF' for a given period, means the total sent out
energy corresponding to scheduled generation during the period, expressed
as a percentage of sent out energy corresponding to installed capacity in
that period and shall be computed in accordance with the following formula:

N
PLF = 10000 x  SGi / {N x IC x (100-AUXn) }%
i=1
where,

IC = Installed Capacity of the generating station in MW,

SGi= Scheduled Generation in MW for the ith time block of the period,
N = Number of time blocks during the period, and
AUXn = Normative Auxiliary Energy Consumption as a percentage of gross
generation
Total Capacity Charges payable to the thermal power generating company for
the:
1st month = (1xACC1)/12
2nd month = (2xACC2 - 1xACC1)/12
3rd month = (3xACC3 - 2xACC2)/12
4th month = (4xACC4 - 3xACC3)/12
5th month = (5xACC5 - 4xACC4)/12
6th month = (6xACC6 - 5xACC5)/12
7th month = (7xACC7 - 6xACC6)/12
8th month = (8xACC8 - 7xACC7)/12
9th month = (9xACC9 - 8xACC8)/12
10th month = (10xACC10 - 9xACC9)/12
11th month = (11xACC11 - 10xACC10)/12
12th month = (12xACC12 - 11xACC11)/12

where
ACC1, ACC2, ACC3, ACC4, ACC5, ACC6, ACC7, ACC8, ACC9, ACC10,
ACC11 and ACC12 are the amount of Annual Capacity Charge corresponding to
‘Availability’ for the cumulative period up to the end of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th,
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th month respectively.
 RCC SET UP
9 INTERNET AVAILABLE THRO' DIAL UP &
RPSCL SERVER

10 MESSAGING/FILE AVAILABLE THRO' LOTUS NOTES

TRANSFER

11 ON-LINE DATA AVAILABLE THRO'

FROM NRLDC CDAC SYSTEM