NOTICE DATE:  November 25, 2015

NOTICE TYPE:  M-A112515-01 NPRR

SHORT DESCRIPTION:  Implementation Details of NPRR588 and NPRR615

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  ERCOT Market Participants

DAY AFFECTED:  December 10, 2015

LONG DESCRIPTION:  On December 10, 2015, Nodal Protocol Revision Request (NPRR) 588, Clarifications for PV Generation Resources, and NPRR615, PVGR Forecasting, will be partially implemented. NPRR588 was approved by the ERCOT Board on June 10, 2014.  NPRR615 was approved by the ERCOT Board on August 12, 2014.

NPRR588 creates a definition for PhotoVoltaic Generation Resource (PVGR) and clarifies the treatment of PVGRs within the Protocols.

NPRR615 establishes a definition for Short-Term PhotoVoltaic Power Forecast (STPPF) and clarifies the use of the STPPF within the Protocols.

A new certified report link will be added to the QSE Forecasts and Load portlet for NP4-736-SG, Solar Generation Resource Power Potential Forecast (Report Type ID 13482), on the Day-Ahead Market page in ERCOT’s Market Information System (MIS).  Additionally, certain supporting language will be unboxed in Section 4.2.3, PhotoVoltaic Generation Resource Production Potential, Section 2.1, Definitions, and Section 3.10.7.2, Modeling of Resources and Transmission Loads.  

Beginning in January 2016, this link will enable Market Participants to test their internal processes for downloading and incorporating the STPFF into their systems.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Pursuant to Nodal Protocol Section 21.6, Nodal Protocol Revision Implementation, ERCOT is required to provide notice as soon as practicable, but no later than ten days prior to implementation.   

NPRR588 and associated documents can be found on the ERCOT website.

NPRR615 and associated documents can be found on the ERCOT website.

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