Connection Request Form - Renfrew Hydro Inc.

Form C: Micro-Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Connection Application For Connection of Micro-DER Facilities of ≤ 10 kW

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Instructions and Eligibility

This form is applicable to individual or multiple generating units at the Customer’s facility with total nameplate ratings of 10 kW or less. Your generation facility must generate electricity from a renewable energy resource that is wind, water, solar radiation, or agricultural biomass.

Inverter-based generating units must not inject DC greater than 0.5% of the full rated output current at the point of connection of the generating units. The generated harmonic levels must not exceed those given in the CAN/CSA-C61000-3-6 Standards.

For generation size up to 10 kW, a Connection Impact Assessment will not be required. There may be limitations on the number of micro-generation facilities that can be connected to the same transformer or distribution feeder.

IMPORTANT: All Fields below are mandatory, except where noted. Incomplete applications may be returned by Renfrew Hydro Inc. (RHI).

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants are cautioned NOT to incur major expenses until the application has been reviewed and RHI has approved to connect the proposed generation facility.

By submitting this form, the Proponent authorizes the collection by RHI, of the information set out in Form C and otherwise collected in accordance with the terms hereof, the terms of RHI’s Conditions of Service, Privacy Policy and the requirements of the Distribution System Code and the use of such information for the purposes of connection of the generation facility to RHI’s distribution system.

Step 2: General Information

Date of Application*

IESO Reference Number (if applicable)

Project/Customer Name*

Proposed In-Service Date*

Step 3: Project Information

Owner

Company/Customer Name*

Contact Name*

Mailing Address*

Phone Number*

Email Address*

Installer – Engineering Consultant

Company/Engineer’s Name*

Contact Name*

Mailing Address*

Phone Number*

Email Address*

Single Point of Contact

Please select the primary contact for this project*

Step 4: Project Location

Service Address*

City/Town*

Postal Code*

Step 5: Customer Status

Are you an existing customer?*

Account Number (10 digits)*

Name of Account Holder*

Are you an HST registrant?*

HST Number*

Upload a copy of your HST registration (PDF or image)* (max 4mb)

Step 6: Additional Program Information

Program Type*

Please specify:

Project Type*

Please specify:

Generator Type* Is there any existing DER at the project location?*

Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Information

	Proposed	Existing
Number of Units (e.g., solar panels, batteries)
Nameplate Rating of Each Unit (kW)
Total (kW)
Number of Generators/Inverters
Nameplate Rating of Each Generator/Inverter (kW)
Generator/Inverter Total (kW)

Connecting on* Customer Owned Step-up Interface Transformer?*

Transformer Details Transformer Rating (kVA)* High Voltage Winding Connection*

Grounding method of star-connected HV neutral*

R (ohms)* X (ohms)*

Low Voltage Winding Connection*

Grounding method of star-connected LV neutral*

R (ohms)* X (ohms)*

Note: The term ‘High Voltage’ refers to the connection voltage to the distribution system, and ‘Low Voltage’ refers to the generator/inverter output voltage.

Step 7: Generator / Inverter Information

Manufacturer*

Model Number*

Number of Phases*

Nameplate Rating (kW)*

AC Output Voltage (Volts)*

Type of Inverter*

Please specify inverter type*

Are power factor correction capacitors automatically switched off when generator breaker opens?* Is the generator/inverter paralleling equipment and/or design pre-certified and meets anti-islanding test requirements?*

To which standard(s)? (e.g. CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01, UL1741)*

Method of synchronizing the generator/inverter system* Maximum inrush current upon connection (|inrush / |rated) per unit* Is a Grid Interface Controller applicable?*

Manufacturer*

Model Number*

Type of Connection*

Refer to the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) reference: “Electrical Guidelines for Inverter-Based Micro Generation Facilities (10kW and smaller).”

Single Line Diagram (SLD)
Please upload a single line diagram (SLD) of the DER facility including the external disconnect switch and the Interface Point to Renfrew Hydro’s distribution system.

Upload SLD (PDF or image format)*

Step 8: Summary & Declaration

Please review the summary below and ensure that the information you entered is correct before submitting your application.

Applicant Name*

Applicant Signature*

Date*