What is the responsibility of the generator owner regarding tap settings and impedance data?

The responsibility of the generator owner to provide tap settings and impedance data to the associated Transmission Operator within 30 days is critical for maintaining the integrity and reliability of the electric power system. This requirement ensures that the Transmission Operator has the necessary information for effective grid management, planning, and ensuring that transmission system standards are met.

Timely provision of this data allows for accurate modeling of the electrical grid, which is essential for operations such as fault analysis, stability assessments, and reliability studies. By setting a clear 30-day timeline, it establishes a structured communication process between generator owners and Transmission Operators necessary in coordination and integration of generation into the transmission system. Ensuring accuracy in this data is vital for the safe and reliable operation of the electricity grid, especially as more renewable energy sources and generation technologies are integrated.

This timeline also respects the operational needs of the Transmission Operator while allowing the generator owner enough time to compile and verify the accuracy of the data being transmitted.