Understanding Switchable Generation Resources in ERCOT
This document delves into Switchable Generation Resources (SWGRs) in the ERCOT region, outlining their definition, operational challenges, and the need for clarity in ERCOT rules and procedures. It discusses key facilities like Tenaska Kiamichi and Tenaska Gateway, along with the purpose of the ERCOT SWGR whitepaper to enhance grid reliability and market efficiency.
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Switchable Generation Resources ROS 7/7/2016
Agenda Review of Switchable Generation Resources (SWGRs) in ERCOT ERCOT SWGR whitepaper Project next steps
SWGRs in ERCOT A Switchable Generation Resource (SWGR) is defined in the ERCOT Protocols as A Generation Resource that can be connected to either the ERCOT Transmission Grid or a non-ERCOT Control Area. 3 CONFIDENTIAL - DRAFT
SWGR sites Tenaska Kiamichi is a natural gas-fired combined-cycle generation facility located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma Tenaska Gateway is a natural gas-fired combined-cycle generation facility located in Rusk County, Texas The Tenaska Frontier facility is a natural gas-fired combined-cycle generation facility located in Grimes County, Texas The Frontera Generation facility is a natural gas-fired combined-cycle generation facility located in Hidalgo County, Texas Antelope Station is a natural gas-fired reciprocating engine driven generation facility located in Hale County, Texas Elk Station is a natural gas-fired simple-cycle combustion turbine driven generation facility located in Hale County, Texas 4 CONFIDENTIAL - DRAFT
SWGR sites Antelope and Elk Tenaska Kiamichi Tenaska Gateway Tenaska Frontier 5 Frontera CONFIDENTIAL - DRAFT
ERCOT SWGR whitepaper Purpose 1. Describe the current ERCOT rules and procedures (ERCOT Protocols, Operating Guides, Other Binding Documents, etc.) under which Switchable Generation Resources operate within the ERCOT Region. 2. Describe challenges to the ERCOT market and grid operations areas. 3. Identify areas needing clarification and/or changes to ERCOT rules, protocols, guides or processes with the goals of - Providing ERCOT the ability to manage grid reliability and markets effectively - Providing Generation Resource operators with maximum flexibility and efficient use of their Switchable Generation Resources via clear and unambiguous ERCOT rules - Providing market participants transparency in disclosure reports as to SWGR operations 6 CONFIDENTIAL - DRAFT
ERCOT SWGR whitepaper Contents: Modeling, Definitions and the Interconnection Process Operations COP submittal Switching under normal and emergency conditions Outage submittal Market Operations CRR Market Settlements Emergency conditions Planning Coordination 7 CONFIDENTIAL - DRAFT
Project next steps Project timeline: July 6th WMS meeting July 7th - ROS meeting Working groups under ROS and WMS to be assigned various topics Receive comments Workshop will be scheduled if requested ERCOT NPRRs after comments received Submit comments to David Thompson David.Thompson@ERCOT.com 8 CONFIDENTIAL - DRAFT
Questions 9 CONFIDENTIAL - DRAFT
