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AG1-061 Transition Sort Retool Results -- Reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1

v1.00 released 2023-12-14 10:53

Laurel-Sharptown 69 kV

65.58 MW Capacity / 109.3 MW Energy

Introduction

In accordance with Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 304, PJM performed load flow analysis (Transition Sort Retool) on all AE1 through AG1 projects that have met eligibility requirements according to Tariff, Part VII, Subpart B, section 303. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a project would be classified as eligible for the Expedited Process (Fast Lane) or if it would be reprioritized to be studied as part of Transition Cycle #1 (TC1) using the criteria from the Expedited Process Eligibility section of Tariff Part VII, section 304. This is not a System Impact Study report.

Below are the results of the study, details of how the study was performed, criterion used in the evaluation of the Expedited Process vs. TC1 determination, and next steps in the interconnection process for your project.

Transition Cycle #1:

The AG1-061 project has not met the Expedited Process Eligibility requirements in Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 304 and will therefore be reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1. Please see "Transition Cycle #1 Rules" below.

Transition Sort Retool Study Process and Criteria:

In order to determine Expedited Process vs. Transition Cycle #1 classification, projects which met the Transition Eligibility requirements from Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 303 were studied on the base case model that was used for the original System Impact Study analysis. Both a summer peak and light load load flow analysis were performed. Projects that have cost allocation eligibility or are identified as the first to cause a system violation which requires the need for a Network Upgrade with a total estimated cost greater than $5 million will be reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1. All other projects will be eligible for the expedited procedures set forth in Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 304 (B).

Expedited Process Eligibility: OATT Tariff Part VII, section 304:

A project is not eligible for the expedited process if it has cost allocation eligibility or is identified as the first to cause, as determined according to Tariff, Part VI, section 217.3, for a Network Upgrade which has a total estimated cost of greater than $5,000,000. Such cost estimate will be based on Transmission Provider's most recently available data.

Not considered in the Transition Sorting: The cost of the Interconnection Facilities is not considered when determining a project's eligibility for the expedited process. Affected Systems upgrade costs are also not considered in the evaluation.

Transition Sort Retool Results Provided:

This report includes a list of:

  1. the overloaded flowgates (overloaded facilities + contingency pair) that the project contributes towards
  2. other interconnection projects that may also contribute to the overloaded facility, and
  3. the total estimated cost for any required Network Upgrades.

Important Notes:

Note for Uprate Projects: Per Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 304 (B), if a project is an uprate (project relies on the Interconnection Facilities of a prior project) whose base project does not qualify for the expedited process, the uprate also will not qualify for the expedited process, regardless of analysis results.

Notes regarding Results displayed:

  1. Some flowgate overloads that a New Service Request contributes to, but does not contribute enough to meet cost allocation eligibility (per Manual 14A, Attachment B.3), may be reported in this Transition Sort report. These types of flowgates do not affect the classification of the New Service Request as either Expedited Process or Transition Cycle #1 because cost allocation eligibility has not been met.
  2. For projects that were determined to not meet Expedited Process eligibility and are being reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1, not all reinforcements in excess of $5,000,000 may be shown in this report. This report may only display a subset of those reinforcements determined to be in excess of $5,000,000 which would classify the project as not meeting Expedited Process Eligibility. This is not a formal System Impact Study.

Next Steps for your project:

Transition Cycle #1 Rules:

Refer to Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 304 (C) for the Transition Cycle #1 Project Rules.

Transition Cycle #1 will start no later than one year from the Transition Start Date (July 10, 2023). Transition Cycle #1 will run simultaneously with the expedited process, however Transition Cycle #1, Phase III will not begin until all expedited process projects have been completed.

Projects that are reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1 will not need to re-apply to the Interconnection Cycle Process. Therefore, there is no Application Review Phase for Transition Cycle #1. The cycle process for Transition Cycle #1 includes three Study Phases and three Decision Points:

  1. Phase I System Impact Study and Decision Point I; and
  2. Phase II System Impact Study and Decision Point II; and
  3. Phase III System Impact Study and Decision Point III

Refer to Tariff Part VII, Subpart D, section 307 for the Transition Cycle #1 study process.

General

The Interconnection Customer (IC), has proposed a Solar generating facility located in the DPL zone — Sussex County, Delaware. The installed facilities will have a total capability of 109.3 MW with 65.58 MW of this output being recognized by PJM as Capacity.

Project Information
Queue Number AG1-061
Project Name Laurel-Sharptown 69 kV
Developer Name Deere Acres Solar LLC
State Delaware
County Sussex
Transmission Owner DPL
MFO 109.3 MW
MWE 109.3 MW
MWC 65.58 MW
Fuel Type Solar
Basecase Study Year 2024

Point of Interconnection

AG1-061 will interconnect on the DPL transmission system tapping the Laurel - Sharptown 69 kV line.

Summer Peak Analysis

The Queue Project was evaluated as a 109.3 MW (Capacity 65.58 MW) injection in the DPL area. Project was evaluated for compliance with applicable reliability planning criteria (PJM, NERC, NERC Regional Reliability Councils, and Transmission Owners). Potential Summer peak period network impacts are listed below:

Important to Note:

Note for Uprate Projects: Per Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 304 (B), if a project is an uprate (project relies on the Interconnection Facilities of a prior project) whose base project does not qualify for the expedited process, the uprate also will not qualify for the expedited process, regardless of analysis results.

Notes regarding Results displayed:

  1. Some flowgate overloads that a New Service Request contributes to, but does not contribute enough to meet cost allocation eligibility (per Manual 14A, Attachment B.3), may be reported in this Transition Sort report. These types of flowgates do not affect the classification of the New Service Request as either Expedited Process or Transition Cycle #1 because cost allocation eligibility has not been met.
  2. For projects that were determined to not meet Expedited Process eligibility and are being reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1, not all reinforcements in excess of $5,000,000 may be shown in this report. This report may only display a subset of those reinforcements determined to be in excess of $5,000,000 which would classify the project as not meeting Expedited Process Eligibility. This is not a formal System Impact Study.
Summer Peak Analysis
Area Facility Description Contingency Name Contingency Type DC|AC Initial Loading Final Loading Rating (MVA) Rating Type MVA to Mitigate MW Contribution Details
DP&L TODD-PRESTON 69.0 kV Ckt 1 line
232234 to 232233 ckt 1
DPL_P4-2_DP11
CONTINGENCY 'DPL_P4-2_DP11'
 DISCONNECT BRANCH FROM BUS 232000 TO BUS 232005 CKT 1   /*STEELE       230.0 - VIENNA       230.0
 DISCONNECT BRANCH FROM BUS 232004 TO BUS 232000 CKT 1   /*MILF_230     230.0 - STEELE       230.0
END
Breaker AC 181.88 % 198.93 % 93.0 B 185.0 17.06
DP&L AB2-135 TAP-CHURC_69 69.0 kV Ckt 1 line
924820 to 232203 ckt 1
DPL_P4-2_DP11
CONTINGENCY 'DPL_P4-2_DP11'
 DISCONNECT BRANCH FROM BUS 232000 TO BUS 232005 CKT 1   /*STEELE       230.0 - VIENNA       230.0
 DISCONNECT BRANCH FROM BUS 232004 TO BUS 232000 CKT 1   /*MILF_230     230.0 - STEELE       230.0
END
Breaker AC 128.61 % 134.25 % 93.0 B 124.85 6.15
AE/PECO DELCOTAP-MCKLTON 230.0 kV Ckt 1 line
213559 to 228401 ckt 1
PECO_P4_CHICH045/* $ DELCO $ PECO_P4_CHICH045 $ STBK
CONTINGENCY 'PECO_P4_CHICH045
 DISCONNECT BUS 213489   /*CHICHST1     230.0
 DISCONNECT BUS 213627   /*FOULK8       230.0
END
Breaker AC 118.56 % 119.61 % 725.0 B 867.17 8.73
AE/PECO DELCOTAP-MCKLTON 230.0 kV Ckt 1 line
213559 to 228401 ckt 1
PECO_P4_CHICH435/* $ DELCO $ PECO_P4_CHICH435 $ STBK
CONTINGENCY 'PECO_P4_CHICH435
 DISCONNECT BUS 213489   /*CHICHST1     230.0
 DISCONNECT BUS 213750   /*LINWOOD43    230.0
 DISCONNECT BUS 214154   /*CHI9 TER      13.8
 DISCONNECT BUS 214204   /*CHI2 TER      13.8
 DISCONNECT BUS 214221   /*CHIREACT_43  230.0
END
Breaker AC 118.51 % 119.57 % 725.0 B 866.87 8.73
DP&L TODD-PRESTON 69.0 kV Ckt 1 line
232234 to 232233 ckt 1
DPL_P4-2_DP12
CONTINGENCY 'DPL_P4-2_DP12'
 DISCONNECT BRANCH FROM BUS 232000 TO BUS 232005 CKT 1   /*STEELE       230.0 - VIENNA       230.0
 DISCONNECT BRANCH FROM BUS 232000 TO BUS 232103 CKT 2   /*STEELE       230.0 - STEEL138     138.0
END
Breaker AC 95.61 % 110.3 % 93.0 B 102.58 14.32
DP&L KENT-NMEREDTH 69.0 kV Ckt 1 line
232215 to 232812 ckt 1
DPL_P4-2_DP11
CONTINGENCY 'DPL_P4-2_DP11'
 DISCONNECT BRANCH FROM BUS 232000 TO BUS 232005 CKT 1   /*STEELE       230.0 - VIENNA       230.0
 DISCONNECT BRANCH FROM BUS 232004 TO BUS 232000 CKT 1   /*MILF_230     230.0 - STEELE       230.0
END
Breaker AC 102.34 % 107.98 % 93.0 B 100.42 6.15
DP&L PRESTON-TANYARD 69.0 kV Ckt 1 line
232233 to 232821 ckt 1
DPL_P4-2_DP11
CONTINGENCY 'DPL_P4-2_DP11'
 DISCONNECT BRANCH FROM BUS 232000 TO BUS 232005 CKT 1   /*STEELE       230.0 - VIENNA       230.0
 DISCONNECT BRANCH FROM BUS 232004 TO BUS 232000 CKT 1   /*MILF_230     230.0 - STEELE       230.0
END
Breaker AC 95.82 % 104.98 % 173.0 B 181.61 17.06
DP&L TANYARD-TALBOT 69.0 kV Ckt 1 line
232821 to 232820 ckt 1
DPL_P4-2_DP11
CONTINGENCY 'DPL_P4-2_DP11'
 DISCONNECT BRANCH FROM BUS 232000 TO BUS 232005 CKT 1   /*STEELE       230.0 - VIENNA       230.0
 DISCONNECT BRANCH FROM BUS 232004 TO BUS 232000 CKT 1   /*MILF_230     230.0 - STEELE       230.0
END
Breaker AC 92.88 % 102.02 % 173.0 B 176.49 17.06
PECO CHICHST2-CHIREACT_53 230.0 kV Ckt 1 line
213490 to 213496 ckt 1
PECO_P4_CHICH045/* $ DELCO $ PECO_P4_CHICH045 $ STBK
CONTINGENCY 'PECO_P4_CHICH045
 DISCONNECT BUS 213489   /*CHICHST1     230.0
 DISCONNECT BUS 213627   /*FOULK8       230.0
END
Breaker AC 101.72 % 102.63 % 841.0 B 863.14 8.77
PECO CHIREACT_53-TRAINER 230.0 kV Ckt 1 line
213496 to 213972 ckt 1
PECO_P4_CHICH045/* $ DELCO $ PECO_P4_CHICH045 $ STBK
CONTINGENCY 'PECO_P4_CHICH045
 DISCONNECT BUS 213489   /*CHICHST1     230.0
 DISCONNECT BUS 213627   /*FOULK8       230.0
END
Breaker AC 101.72 % 102.63 % 841.0 B 863.14 8.77
PECO CHICHST2-CHIREACT_53 230.0 kV Ckt 1 line
213490 to 213496 ckt 1
PECO_P4_CHICH435/* $ DELCO $ PECO_P4_CHICH435 $ STBK
CONTINGENCY 'PECO_P4_CHICH435
 DISCONNECT BUS 213489   /*CHICHST1     230.0
 DISCONNECT BUS 213750   /*LINWOOD43    230.0
 DISCONNECT BUS 214154   /*CHI9 TER      13.8
 DISCONNECT BUS 214204   /*CHI2 TER      13.8
 DISCONNECT BUS 214221   /*CHIREACT_43  230.0
END
Breaker AC 101.68 % 102.6 % 841.0 B 862.84 8.77
PECO CHIREACT_53-TRAINER 230.0 kV Ckt 1 line
213496 to 213972 ckt 1
PECO_P4_CHICH435/* $ DELCO $ PECO_P4_CHICH435 $ STBK
CONTINGENCY 'PECO_P4_CHICH435
 DISCONNECT BUS 213489   /*CHICHST1     230.0
 DISCONNECT BUS 213750   /*LINWOOD43    230.0
 DISCONNECT BUS 214154   /*CHI9 TER      13.8
 DISCONNECT BUS 214204   /*CHI2 TER      13.8
 DISCONNECT BUS 214221   /*CHIREACT_43  230.0
END
Breaker AC 101.68 % 102.6 % 841.0 B 862.84 8.77
AE/PECO DELCOTAP-MCKLTON 230.0 kV Ckt 1 line
213559 to 228401 ckt 1
PECO_P2-2_CHI230B1/* $ DELCO $ PECO_P2-2_CHI230B1 $ B
CONTINGENCY 'PECO_P2-2_CHI230B1
 DISCONNECT BUS 213489   /*CHICHST1     230.0
END
Bus AC 118.55 % 119.61 % 725.0 B 867.16 8.73
PECO CHICHST2-CHIREACT_53 230.0 kV Ckt 1 line
213490 to 213496 ckt 1
PECO_P2-2_CHI230B1/* $ DELCO $ PECO_P2-2_CHI230B1 $ B
CONTINGENCY 'PECO_P2-2_CHI230B1
 DISCONNECT BUS 213489   /*CHICHST1     230.0
END
Bus AC 101.72 % 102.63 % 841.0 B 863.12 8.77
PECO CHIREACT_53-TRAINER 230.0 kV Ckt 1 line
213496 to 213972 ckt 1
PECO_P2-2_CHI230B1/* $ DELCO $ PECO_P2-2_CHI230B1 $ B
CONTINGENCY 'PECO_P2-2_CHI230B1
 DISCONNECT BUS 213489   /*CHICHST1     230.0
END
Bus AC 101.72 % 102.63 % 841.0 B 863.12 8.77
DP&L TOWNSEND-MIDLTNTP 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
232107 to 232106 ckt 1
DPL_P7_1_DBL_1NCB_FSA
CONTINGENCY 'DPL_P7_1_DBL_1NCB_FSA'
 DISCONNECT BUS 923961                           /*AB2-037 C    230.0
 DISCONNECT BUS 923962                           /*AB2-037 E    230.0
 OPEN LINE FROM BUS 231003 TO BUS 232000 CKT 1   /*KEEN_230     230.0 - STEELE       230.0
 OPEN LINE FROM BUS 231003 TO BUS 923960 CKT 2   /*KEEN_230     230.0 - AB2-037 TAP  230.0
 OPEN LINE FROM BUS 232000 TO BUS 923960 CKT 2   /*STEELE       230.0 - AB2-037 TAP  230.0
END
Tower AC 104.5 % 111.78 % 348.0 B 389.01 22.97
DP&L CHURCH-TOWNSEND 138.0 kV Ckt 1 line
232100 to 232107 ckt 1
DPL_P7_1_DBL_1NCB_FSA
CONTINGENCY 'DPL_P7_1_DBL_1NCB_FSA'
 DISCONNECT BUS 923961                           /*AB2-037 C    230.0
 DISCONNECT BUS 923962                           /*AB2-037 E    230.0
 OPEN LINE FROM BUS 231003 TO BUS 232000 CKT 1   /*KEEN_230     230.0 - STEELE       230.0
 OPEN LINE FROM BUS 231003 TO BUS 923960 CKT 2   /*KEEN_230     230.0 - AB2-037 TAP  230.0
 OPEN LINE FROM BUS 232000 TO BUS 923960 CKT 2   /*STEELE       230.0 - AB2-037 TAP  230.0
END
Tower AC 99.07 % 105.16 % 348.0 B 365.96 22.97

Light Load Analysis

At this time light load analysis not required for this project.

System Reinforcements

The table below lists all network upgrades which resolve the identified overloaded facilities in this report.

Important to Note:

Note for Uprate Projects: Per Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 304 (B), if a project is an uprate (project relies on the Interconnection Facilities of a prior project) whose base project does not qualify for the expedited process, the uprate also will not qualify for the expedited process, regardless of analysis results.

Notes regarding Results displayed:

  1. Some flowgate overloads that a New Service Request contributes to, but does not contribute enough to meet cost allocation eligibility (per Manual 14A, Attachment B.3), may be reported in this Transition Sort report. These types of flowgates do not affect the classification of the New Service Request as either Expedited Process or Transition Cycle #1 because cost allocation eligibility has not been met.
  2. For projects that were determined to not meet Expedited Process eligibility and are being reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1, not all reinforcements in excess of $5,000,000 may be shown in this report. This report may only display a subset of those reinforcements determined to be in excess of $5,000,000 which would classify the project as not meeting Expedited Process Eligibility. This is not a formal System Impact Study.
  3. Reinforcements previously identified by Transmission Owners for violations on lower voltage facilities are included in this report. Transmission Owner analysis will be updated as part of the Expedited Process and Transition Cycle 1 retools.
System Reinforcements
RTEP ID Title Total Cost
n7159 Rebuild 2 miles of 230 kV line from Chichester to Trainer with 2x1590 kcmil 54/19 ACSR $9,900,000
n7100 ds13833r0001: CHURCH to TOWNSEND 138 kV line overload will require substation reinforcements at Church Substation. $500,000
n6598 as2301r0002_ae2i: various terminal reinforcements at Mickleton. $400,000
n6564 as2301r0001_ae2i: Various terminal reinforcements at Mickleton. $200,000
n7868 ACEMickDelcorebuildr01: Rebuild 7.6 miles of Mickleton to Delco Tap 230 kV line. $19,000,000
n7861 Replace 1 disconnect switch at Delco Tap $250,000
n7869 Upgrade strand bus and CT at Mickleton 230 kV. $400,000
n7042 Rebuild Kent to N. Meredith Tap. Upgrade disconnect switch @ N Meredith $7,600,000
n6407 Rebuild small portion of TOWNSEND -MIDLTNTP 138 kV line and substation reinforcements at Townsend & Middletown Tap Substation. $100,000
n6451 Upgrade disconnect switch at Middletown Tap $100,000
n5444 Replace disconnect switch, Rebuild Church 69 to NMeredth & replace conductor on 6701-1 line. (Use n7091 for N Meridith - AB2-135). $11,300,000
n7105 Rebuild the (DP&L) Preston - Tanyard 69 kV line. This includes installation of new poles, foundations, insulators and OPGW. $11,000,000
n5788 Substation reinforcements at Todd Substation. Replace 600A Disconnect Switch at Todd $100,000
n6231 Substation reinforcements at Preston Substation and Todd Substation. $100,000
n7097 Rebuild (DP&L) Preston - Todd 69 kV line with installation of new poles, conductor, foundations, insulators and OPGW. $9,000,000
n7040 Rebuild Tanyard - Talbot 69 kV line. $7,499,000
b2946 PJM baseline upgrade b2946 conversion of Preston station to a Ring Bus $6,000,000

Attachments

Conclusion

The Transition Sort load flow retool results indicate that AG1-061 is not eligible for the Expedited Process per PJM Tariff Part VII, Subpart B, section 304 (A) will be reprioritized to Transition Cycle #1. See next steps for your project in the "Introduction" section above.