8. FEED-IN TARIFF COMMENCEMENT DATE (FiTCD)

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8. FEED-IN TARIFF COMMENCEMENT DATE (FiTCD)
8. FEED-IN TARIFF COMMENCEMENT DATE (FiTCD)
AUDITORIUM SEDA, PUTRAJAYA
7 – 11 September 2015
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HOW DOES SEDA MONITOR PROGRESS OF FIAHS?
1. Via Progress recorded in the e-FiT system  MILESTONES
2. Project Files Overview
 Many SPs do not monitor theirs/clients project milestones with many going way
pass their deadlines;
 Warning will be issued if there is no milestone update;
 Before SEDA officers can begin processing FiAHs for FiTCD, all documents must
be uploaded onto the project files;
 Documents needed for FiTCD Verification under the individual, non-individual ≤
72 kW, and community category are as follows:
1)
REPPA
2)
Official receipt issued by Contractor Distribution Licensee (DL) Report
3)
SEDA Testing & Commissioning Report
4)
Written Confirmation for applicable bonuses:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
5)
Retrofit
BIPV
Use of locally assembled PV modules
Use of locally assembled inverter
MOE approval letter (For schools under community quota)
FIAHs UPTO 72 kW: AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT FILES
Project Files Overview
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FIAHs UPTO 425 kW: AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT FILES
Project Files Overview (Cont’d)
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FIAHs ABOVE 425 kW: AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT FILES
Project Files Overview (Cont’d)
 - with old requirement for a confirmation on the reliability run
PROJECT FILES – INSTALLED CAPACITY >72kW AND <
425kW
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FIAHs ABOVE 425 kW: AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT FILES
Project Files Overview (Cont’d)
 The new format – with inverter site test report required
PROJECT FILES – INSTALLED CAPACITY >72kW AND <
425kW
REPLACED WITH
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FITCD ( FiAHs > 425 kW)
Project Files OverviewPROJECT FILES DOCUMENTATION
 Documents needed for FiTCD Verification under the non-individual > 425 kW are
as follows:
1)
ST provisional license REPPA
2)
Financing agreement or 3 months credit balance with min. 5% of a capital cost
3)
Official receipt issued by Contractor Distribution Licensee (DL) Report
4)
SEDA Testing & Commissioning Report
5)
ST public license
6)
Written confirmation from FiaH that the IOD has been occurred accompanied by:
i.
Certificate from QP that the RE installation and Connection Facilities has
been designed and constructed according to prudent utility practice
ii.
Distribution Licensee written acceptance of the IOD
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FITCD ( FiAHs > 425 kW) – cont’d
Project Files Overview (Cont’d)
 Documents needed for FiTCD Verification under the non-individual > 425 kW are as
follows:
8)
Written confirmation from FiaH that FiT commencement date has been occurred
accompanied by Certificate from QP that the RE installation has successfully
completed reliability run in accordance to Renewable Energy T&O Rule 2011
9)
Written Confirmation from QP confirming the applicable bonuses:
i.
Retrofit
ii.
BIPV
iii.
Use of locally assembled PV modules
iv.
Use of locally assembled inverter
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REPPA MILESONE : Common mistakes to avoid?
Renewable Energy Power Purchasing Agreement (REPPA)
TAB
Task
Information
COMMON MISTAKE
Scanned soft copy of the duly
executed and stamped REPPA from
PV1, PV2 or PV3 (whichever
applicable). Hardcopy of the above
certified as a true copy by an
advocate & Solicitor of the High
Court of Malays or a Commissioner
of Oath
• SP fails to submit the Original Hardcopy of the REPPA to
SEDA Malaysia
• If a copy is registered with SEDA it is not certified (not CTC)
• The softcopy REPPA is not fully uploaded (every page)
• The softcopy is not uploaded in the right tab
• The softcopy is not clear
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REPPA MILESTONE : Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
PROJECT
FILESAgreement
DOCUMENTATION
Renewable Energy Power
Purchasing
(REPPA) (Cont’d)
Common mistakes observed:
 SP claimed that they have uploaded all documents in the Project Files but the
status remains at “Approved- Cert issued”
 SP should upload the document at the Task folder and NOT at the Supporting
Documents folder.
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REPPA MILESTONE : Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
PROJECT FILES DOCUMENTATION
Renewable Energy Power Purchasing Agreement (REPPA) (Cont’d)
Common mistakes observed:
 SP fails to register a hardcopy of the original REPPA with SEDA Malaysia.
 If a copy is registered, it has to be a certified true copy.
Housekeeping notes: For softcopy of REPPA, please make sure that you upload
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every page of the document. Do not skip the pages.
REPPA MILESTONE : What is a good submission like?
Renewable Energy Power Purchasing Agreement (REPPA) (Cont’d)
What SEDA expects:
 All of the information on the
REPPA is consistent with the
e-fit system:
a)
b)
c)
DL
FIAH Address
Application Number
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REPPA MILESTONE : What is a good submission like? – cont’d
Renewable Energy Power Purchasing Agreement (REPPA) (Cont’d)
What SEDA expects:
 Upload every page of the document
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1st PAYMENT MILESTONE : Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
Official Receipt from Contractor
Common mistakes:
TAB
Task
Information
Scanned soft copy of the official
receipt from the contractor
COMMON MISTAKE
• The uploaded receipt is not clear
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1st PAYMENT MILESTONE : What is a good submission like? – cont’d
Official Receipt from Contractor (cont’d)
What SEDA expects:
 Clear copy of official receipt
confirming first payment to
contractor by FIAH.
 If you submit an invoice,
please ensure it shows that
it has been paid for (ref. the
example shown here ).
Note : Do not blank off the
figures when submitting into
the e-FiT. It is done so here
for privacy purposes only.
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FITCD MILESTONE : Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
Distribution Licensee Report
Common mistakes:
TAB
Task
Information
COMMON MISTAKE
Scanned soft copy of the
report/confirmation by DL that the
revenue meter has been installed
• Date issued by the DL is inconsistent with the date declared
by the PV installer;
• No dates shown in the DL report
• Signature by officers from TNB (DL) HQ is missing
• The uploaded report is not clear
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FITCD MILESTONE : What is a good submission like? – cont’d
Distribution Licensee Report (Cont’d)
What SEDA expects:
 All necessary information are
correctly filled in.
 Date issued by the DL
is
consistent with the date declared
by the PV installer.
 Signatures by all relevant parties
are
obtained
and
clearly
captured.
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FITCD MILESTONE : Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
Distribution Licensee Report (Cont’d)
Common mistakes observed:
 Date issued by the DL
is
inconsistent with the date
declared by the PV installer;
 SPs are reminded to CHECK the
report prior to uploading it in the
Project Files;
 If a discrepancy is observed,
SEDA will not be able to proceed
with the next step towards
FiTCD confirmation;
 SPs to re-check their documents
before sending an enquiry to
SEDA Malaysia (note on the
ways to communicate with us).
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FITCD MILESTONE : Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
Distribution Licensee Report (Cont’d)
Common mistakes observed:
 Dates missing in the DL
report
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FITCD MILESTONE : Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
Distribution Licensee Report (Cont’d)
Common mistakes observed:
 Missing signature representing TNB HQ (DL HQ)
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FITCD MILESTONE : Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
SEDA Testing and Commissioning Report
Common mistakes:
TAB
Task
Information
Scanned soft copy of the complete
SEDA T&C checklist
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
COMMON MISTAKE
Incomplete information about project
Error/wrong calculation
Use short cut to fill in data
No signature by QP and SEDA Representative (if applicable)
No indication of QP certificate number
Actual installation not as per detailed design drawing
The uploaded report is not clear
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FITCD MILESTONE : Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
ROJECT FILES DOCUMENTATION
SEDA Testing and Commissioning Report (Cont’d)
Common mistakes observed:
 Incomplete information
about project
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FITCD MILESTONE : What is a good submission like? – cont’d
SEDA Testing and Commissioning Report (Cont’d)
What SEDA expects:
 All necessary information are
correctly filled in;
 All calculations are accurately
reported;
 Report is signed by SEDA
certified
wiremen,
GCPV
designer,
and
SEDA
representative
(wherever
relevant).
Note: Details on how to complete SEDA T&C Report properly is provided during
the T&C training session organized by SEDA in collaboration with UiTM.
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FITCD MILESTONE : What is a good submission like? – cont’d
PROJECT FILES
DOCUMENTATION
SEDA Testing and Commissioning
Report
(Cont’d)
What SEDA expects:
In any parts that require
signature of QP, make sure:

Wireman
&
personnel are
by SEDA;

QP name and signature
clearly recorded in the
required parts of the
Report;

GCPV
certified
Certified by SEDA
Representative
Clearly
indicate
SPCPWC
no.
and
SPCPDN no.
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FITCD MILESTONE : Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
SEDA Testing and Commissioning Report (Cont’d)
Common mistake observed:
 Calculation error for String Open Circuit Voltage test (Table 1.11)
FITCD MILESTONE : Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
PROJECT FILES
DOCUMENTATION
SEDA Testing and Commissioning
Report
(Cont’d)
Common mistake observed:
 Calculation error for String Open Circuit Voltage test (Table 1.11)
Voc_expected = Total_Voc_stc * [1+ ((Tcoef/100)*(Tcell-25))]
Voc_expected = 455.88 x [1+ ((-0.33/100)*(42.7-25))]
Voc_expected = 429.252V
%diff. = (Voc_expected - Voc_measured) x 100
Voc_expected
%diff. = 7.86%
SP Calculations
410.5V
SEDA Calculations
FITCD MILESTONE : Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
PROJECT FILES DOCUMENTATION
SEDA Testing and Commissioning Report (Cont’d)
Common mistake observed:
 Calculation error for String DC Short Circuit Current Test (Table 1.12)
Isc_expected = Isc_stc*[1+ ((Tcoef/100)*(Tcell-25)) ]*G/1000
Isc_expected = 9.03*[1+ ((0.04/100)*(42.7-25)) ]*770/1000
Isc_expected = 7.002A
%diff. = (Isc_expected - Isc_measured) x 100
Isc_expected
%diff. = -1.39%
SP Calculations
6.82A
4.11%
SEDA Calculations
FITCD MILESTONE : Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
SEDA Testing and Commissioning
PROJECT FILES
Report
DOCUMENTATION
(Cont’d)
Common mistake observed:
 Using shortcuts
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FITCD MILESTONE : Housekeeping Notes
PROJECT FILES DOCUMENTATION
SEDA Testing and Commissioning Report (Cont’d)
Housekeeping notes:
 Upload actual datasheet of
modules to support table 2.1
 Upload single line drawing if
the design changed
 Data shown in this table will
affect your calculations for
table 1.11 and 1.12
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IOD / FITCD MILESTONE: Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
Hardcopy and Softcopy of ST Public license (IOD milestone for >425 kW and
FiCTD for >72kW upto 425 kW)
Common mistakes:
TAB
Task
Information
Hardcopy of the ST Public License
(Permanent) certified as a true copy
by an Advocate & Solicitor of the
High Court of Malaya or a
Commissioner of Oaths
COMMON MISTAKE
• The hardcopy of the License is not CTC-ed
• The softcopy of the License is unclea
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IOD / FITCD MILESTONE : What is a good submission like? – cont’d
Hardcopy and Softcopy of ST Public license license (Cont’d)
What SEDA expects:
 ST License MUST be obtained before IOD.
 FiTCD will be the date of IOD or the ST License date whichever is LATER
 Please ensure that SEDA receives a CTC of the ST License (in hardcopy)
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IOD / FITCD MILESTONE: Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
Hardcopy and Softcopy of ST Public license (Cont’d)
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License
Date
IOD / FITCD MILESTONE: Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
Confirmation From FiAH that the IOD date has occurred
Common mistakes:
TAB
Task
Information
COMMON MISTAKE
• The letter does not state the address of installation and the
FiAH’s Name
Written confirmation from the FiA
• Other documents are uploaded instead of QP’s
Holder that the initial operation date
letter/certificate or DL’s letter
has occured
• The certificate for the QP is GCPV instead of PE (for > XX
kW)
• The document is not clear
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IOD / FITCD MILESTONE : What is a good submission like? – cont’d
Confirmation From FiAH that the IOD date has occurred (Cont’d)
What SEDA expects:
 Please state clearly the project details (FiAH’s name and site address);
 Qualified Person = Professional Engineer and not the SEDA GCPV ;
 FiAH must submit a letter confirming IOD together with the confirmation letter
from DL;
 Only the IOD stated in the DL’s letter is considered the official IOD.
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IOD / FITCD MILESTONES : What is a good submission like? – cont’d
Confirmation From FiAH that the IOD date has occurred (Cont’d)
What SEDA expects:
Project Details
& address
FiAH’s Name
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IOD / FITCD MILESTONES : What is a good submission like? – cont’d
Confirmation From FiAH that the IOD date has occurred (Cont’d)
What SEDA expects:
PLEASE TAKE NOTE!!!!
IOD Confirmation
letter from DL
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FITCD MILESTONE: Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
Confirmation From FiAH that the commencement date has occurred
Common mistakes:
TAB
Task
Information
COMMON MISTAKE
• The letter does not state the address of installation and
Written confirmation from the FiA
FiAH’s Name
Holder that the commencement date • Other documents are uploaded instead of the QP
has occurred
letter/certificate
• The document is not clear
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FITCD MILESTONE: Some key pointers
Confirmation From FiAH that the commencement date has occurred (Cont’d)
PLEASE TAKE NOTE!!!!
Please Take Note!!
1. FiAH must submit a letter
confirming project has been
completed;
2. Upload Part 2 of the SEDA
T&C checklist as supporting
documents.
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FITCD MILESTONE: Some key pointers (cont’d)
Confirmation From FiAH that the I commencement date has occurred (Cont’d)
Please Take Note!!
PLEASE TAKE NOTE!!!!
1. Do not upload documents
into the project files under
“Supporting Document” tab
unless directed to do so;
2. SEDA will not receive any
notification if documents
are not uploaded into the
individual milestones under
the ‘Task’ tab;
3. Without these notifications,
SEDA is unable to act on
the next action which will
result in…… DELAYS.
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BONUS CONFIRMATION : Common mistakes to avoid? -cont’d
Supporting Documents for Bonus Confirmation
Common mistakes:
TAB
Task
Information
COMMON MISTAKE
• Drawing submitted during the application does not tally with the
actual system installed (for designs that have changed)
• No pictures of installation;
• SP MUST upload more pictures of installation for SEDA to verify
SO2 bonus (one picture in insufficient);
 must state function of the BIPV installation;
• Did not upload written confirmation, manufacturing license
Scanned soft copy of the
together with the data sheet of the PV module (for S03 bonus);
written confirmation by the QP
• The uploaded photo is not clear
confirming the applicable bonus
• For those who have requested for addition of bonus after FiA
FiT criteria together with the
certificate issued:
photo of the completed
 Did no upload the approval letter from SEDA (sometimes PIC
installation
is not aware if FiAH was the one that requested for add
bonus);
 SP did not update the application ( SP should know that they
must update application as stated in approval letter);
• The BIPV bonus criteria does not comply with SEDA’s
requirement as in the guidelines
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BONUS CONFIRMATION : What is a good submission like? – cont’d
Supporting Documents for Bonus Confirmation (Cont’d)
What SEDA expects:
 Written confirmation from QP concerning the relevant bonus.
 For BIPV, must state function of BIPV (must comply with SEDA’s
requirement use as building material_revised.pdf )
 For local modules, must upload manufacturing license and data sheet.
 Pictures clearly showing the whole installation;
 Can see the installation structure
 Can see/count all the PV panels
 Recommended to upload minimum of 3 pictures from different angles
 For those who have requested for additional bonus:
 Need approval letter from SEDA (sometimes PIC is unaware if FiAH have
requested for add bonus);
 SP must update the application ( SP should know that they must update
application as stated in the approval letter);
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BONUS CONFIRMATION : What is a good submission like? – cont’d
Supporting Documents for Bonus Confirmation (Cont’d)
What SEDA expects:
 Drawing submitted during the application verification must tally with the actual
system installed which will be checked prior to processing FiTCD.
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BONUS CONFIRMATION : What is a good submission like? – cont’d
Supporting Documents for Bonus Confirmation (Cont’d)
What SEDA expects:
 Bonus Confirmation (S01) – Upload written confirmation together with picture
of installation (building structure)
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BONUS CONFIRMATION : What is a good submission like? – cont’d
Supporting Documents for Bonus Confirmation (Cont’d)
What SEDA expects:
Bonus Confirmation (S02) – Upload written confirmation together with picture of
installation (building material)
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BONUS CONFIRMATION : What is a good submission like? – cont’d
Supporting Documents for Bonus Confirmation (Cont’d)
What SEDA expects:
Bonus Confirmation (S03) – Upload written confirmation (locally
manufactured/assembled)
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BONUS CONFIRMATION : KEY POINTERS
Supporting Documents for Bonus Confirmation (Cont’d)
Quick Exercise on Quality of Picture uploaded
A picture is good when:

The picture shows the building that the PV system is installed
on.

SEDA is able to count the number of PV modules installed, so
that the system size can be verified.
Example: A 4 kW system with 250 Wp module should only
have 16 modules installed.

The picture clearly shows the function of BIPV
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BONUS CONFIRMATION : A quick exercise
Supporting Documents for Bonus Confirmation (Cont’d)
Quick Exercise on Quality of Picture uploaded
How would you rate the following pictures??
1. Picture Rating: ???
2. Picture Rating: ???
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BONUS CONFIRMATION : A quick exercise (cont’d)
Supporting Documents for Bonus Confirmation (Cont’d)
Quick Exercise on Quality of Picture uploaded
Some Bad Pictures:
1. Picture Rating: Poor
Poor resolution image. Only part of the
system is shown
To improve: Must submit 1 picture showing
the whole system, OR submit several
pictures.
2. Picture Rating: Poor
Picture taken too far from the installation.
To improve: Must submit another picture to
show PV modules from the opposite site
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BONUS CONFIRMATION : A quick exercise (cont’d)
PROJECT
Supporting Documents
forFILES
BonusDOCUMENTATION
Confirmation (Cont’d)
Quick Exercise on Quality of Picture uploaded
3. Picture Rating: ???
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BONUS CONFIRMATION : A quick exercise (cont’d)
Supporting Documents for Bonus Confirmation (Cont’d)
Quick Exercise on Quality of Picture uploaded
3. Picture Rating: Mediocre
Only two pictures shown and both are close-ups
To improve: Submit another picture to show PV
modules from a greater distance so that the
whole system (or a whole section of a system)
can be seen from a single picture
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BONUS CONFIRMATION : A quick exercise (cont’d)
Supporting Documents for Bonus Confirmation (Cont’d)
Quick Exercise on Quality of Picture uploaded
4. Picture Rating:???
5. Picture Rating: ??
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BONUS CONFIRMATION : A quick exercise (cont’d)
Supporting Documents for Bonus Confirmation (Cont’d)
Quick Exercise on Quality of Picture uploaded
4. Picture Rating: Good
Nice clear picture showing all the PV modules
under one picture
To improve: Must submit another picture to
show PV modules from the opposite site
5. Picture Rating: Good
Picture clearly shows BIPV and its function
To improve: Must submit another picture to
show PV modules from the bird’s eye view
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BONUS CONFIRMATION : A quick exercise (cont’d)
Supporting Documents for Bonus Confirmation (Cont’d)
Quick Exercise on Quality of Picture uploaded
5. Picture Rating: ???
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BONUS CONFIRMATION : A quick exercise (cont’d)
Supporting Documents for Bonus Confirmation (Cont’d)
Quick Exercise on Quality of Picture uploaded
5. Picture Rating: Excellent
Clearly show 4kW system
retrofitted on the roof.
Can count the number of
panels to see consistency
with system size
Good practice: Extra
picture to show BoS and
confirm the project site is
indeed a residential site
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FITCD MILESTONES : For Schools, do not forget …
Approval Letter from MOE (Federal/State) for Schools
Common mistakes:
 Approval Letter not uploaded for Educational Institution under
the Community Quota
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FITCD MILESTONES : Additional pointers for School applications
(cont’d)
Approval Letter from MOE (Federal/State) for Schools
Sample letter of Approval from MOE
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FITCD Milestones: Moving Forward!
When do Service Providers need to complete the project files?

Not more than 1 month after successful T&C

T&C should be arranged no later than 2 months after IOD

In future, no more backdating of FITCD > 3months
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FITCD Milestons: Submission of Project Cost – soon required!
Why do Service Providers need to submit the actual project cost?

As a government agency responsible for all matter related to the
development of renewable energy in Malaysia, SEDA has to need
to:
I.
Maintain key national statistics such as LCOE, price of
modules, market demand, CAPEX, OPEX etc
II.
Monitor the technological progress in the PV industry
III. Provide reports/statistics to the national government and
international agencies (ASEAN Center for Energy, IRENA,
etc)

The RE Act 2011 empowers SEDA to gather information from
stakeholders that is deemed to be necessary for SEDA to perform
its function
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FITCD Milestones : Submission of Project Cost– soon required!
SEDA will be reactivating Actual Cost submission at point of FiTCD
soon…
Some modifications
will be made based
on the feedback
received from the
recent ASEAN –
LCOE study.
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9. OTHER MATTERS
BASIC GROUND RULES WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH SEDA
 Please ensure you spell our names correctly when sending letters
Example of errors made:
Catherine Riddin/Sidu
Datul Ir. Dr. Ali
Galadys
Glady
Koh Ken Seng
Koh Keng Seng
Zambri

Please refrain from sending silly questions to SEDA
For example:
 Can I get FiT rate confirmation?
 Any repeated questions which has been informed through
SEDA’s notice/websites
 Repetitive questions (Eg: a person asks a question regarding
merit points and the next day another person from the same
company asks the same question or one email is sent to every
FiT officer separately => Big NO-NO!)
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WHAT IF I AM UNCERTAIN OF WHAT TO DO?
1. You may contact us for guidance but only after you have done
your part (ie researched it out, etc).
2. If you are writing an email, please do not expect us to respond
immediately as we have many other tasks to oversee.
3. For any requests related to the FiT on behalf of the
FiAH/Applicant which requires an action/decision, a written official
letter is required;
4. For questions related to billing, payment, REPPA, GST, metering,
SBA, please contact the DL directly.
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BASIC GROUND RULES WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH SEDA (cont’d)
The DOs and DON’Ts when emailing SEDA :





DON’T send an email without a sender’s name as it WILL NOT
be entertained;
DON’T send documents to SEDA asking us to confirm/check
them. We will not entertain this;
DO call or email the correct person when requiring guidance to a
question;
DO write to the specific person and cc to [email protected]
at all times – so that someone else can follow up if that person is
away;
DO ensure the email is equipped with all the required information
and has your complete contact info and company name;
From this training session onwards, only QPs and/or contact persons
as registered in SEDA’s directory are allowed to submit question.
Email received other than QP will not be entertained from today’s
onward.
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BASIC GROUND RULES WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH SEDA (cont’d)
Common mistakes recorded:
1 No name in the request letter
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BASIC GROUND RULES WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH SEDA (cont’d)
Sample of the mistake
2 No strong justification given for the request
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BASIC GROUND RULES WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH SEDA (cont’d)
Sample of the mistake
3 Spelling error
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TOP 9 REQUESTS RECEIVED IN 2015
For year 2015, we have received numerous requests but the following
scored the highest:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Change in Service Provider (SP);
Change in Declared Annual Availabilities (DAA);
Change in FiT rate due to Bonuses;
Extension of Time (EOT) for milestones;
Transfer due to sale of property or death of FiAH;
Request for FiTCD Confirmation Letter (will be explained by ICT);
Responses to Notice for Intention to Revoke (NiTR);
Certificate Lost/Damaged;
Surrender of FiAH/withdrawal of application (individuals)
 These requests are presented to a Committee/Board of Authority
for a decision and the decision is communicated via written
response to the FIAHs.
 The process (written confirmation to the FiAH) takes 14 days after
the decision from the Committee/Board of Authority
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1. Change in SP : What are the steps?
What are the documents required by SEDA?
Documents needed for change in SP (allowable for Individuals only in
2015. For non-individuals, on a case by case basis, for manual – not
allowable)
i)
Submit the original hardcopy letter issued by the FiAH of this request
to SEDA citing reasons for the need to change;
ii)
Provide in the letter contact details of the FiAH/applicant as well as
the SP’s company name and contact details (the new SP);
iii)
Mention the existing SP company name;
iv) Ensure the letter has complete details of the FiAH/applicant ie:

Application no; SXXXXXXX;

Capacity:

Site Location:

Tel/mobile:

Email:
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1. Change in SP : What are the steps? (cont’d)
 Attach the following documents with the letter :
Detailed engineering design
 Design drawings accompanied by the written confirmation by a
qualified person that the criteria will be met based on such design
drawings
 Design drawings accompanied by the written confirmation by a
qualified person that the criteria will be met based on such design
drawings
 Certificate in solar photovoltaic system design from any institution
recognised by the Authority (the QP should work with the SP)
 Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems for Wireman/Chargeman
Certificate
All documentation should be uploaded to the e-FiT system once approval is
granted by the Authority.
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1. Change in SP : What are the steps? (cont’d)
SPs to update
application and upload
the document as per
item 1 in previous
slide (Slide # 67)
Steps to Change SP
FiAH sends request to
change SP to SEDA
(Original hardcopy)
FiAH/SP to change the
related information in
profile (i.e: email,
contact no, SP & QP
name, SP address,
etc) (will be explained
by ICT)
SEDA will issue a written
notice to the existing SP
requesting feedback within
3 working days. If no
feedback is received on
the 4th day
No
Existing SP
contests with
valid reasons
SEDA will issue a
written notice to the
new SP (Feedback
required within 7
working days).
SP to notify SEDA
once the update
and upload is
completed
SEDA will verify
the document
SP/FiAH makes
payment for the
update in the eFiT system
SEDA verifies
payment
Yes
Complete
FiAH needs to resolve any
outstanding items with the
current SP
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2. Change in Declared Annual Availabilities (DAA): What are the steps?
What are the documents required by SEDA?
Documents needed for change in DAA (allowable for Individuals only. For nonindividuals, on a case by case basis)
i.
Submit the original hardcopy letter issued by the FiAH of this request to SEDA
citing reasons for the need to change;
ii.
Ensure the letter has complete details of the FiAH/applicant (i.e.):
 Application no; SXXXXXXXXX;
 Installed Capacity:
 Original DAA:
 Site Location:
 Tel/mobile No.:
 Email:
 Name of Service Provider:
iii.
Attach the following documents with the letter :
 Revised DAA
 The minimum limit: 14% of capacity factor (“CF”)
 The maximum limit: 18% of CF
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2. Change in Declared Annual Availabilities (DAA): What are the steps?
Notes:
• All changes/amendments to DAA are subject to a fee payment as prescribed in
the Renewable Energy (Feed-in Approval and Feed-in Tariff Rate) (Amendment)
(No.2) Rules 2013.
• All changes/amendments in the e-FiT system will be done by SEDA personnel
once approval is granted by the Authority.
• Due to numerous number of requests received falling under the same range of
reasons (i.e.: mistake by the SPs) it was decided that any future requests for
DAA amendments will not be entertained starting from 2016 onwards (for new
Feed-in Approval application).
• FiAHs with application numbers upto 2014 will be considered whilst for 2015 will
be on a case-by-case basis.
• For non-individuals (upto 2014 only), the FiAH will have to have a full year
generation as basis for request followed by an audit of the installation by SEDA
before it can be considered.
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3. Change in FiT rate due to Bonuses : What are the steps? (cont’d)
What causes change in FiT rate due to Bonuses?

Changes in the status of the FiT rate bonus:
I. Retrofit Bonus ie Building Structure (SO1)
II. Building Material (BIPV) Bonus (SO2)
III. Use of local modules (S03)
IV. Use of local inverter (S04)
What are the most common cases received by SEDA?
1) FiAH requests to add/remove bonus before FiTCD due to
changes:
I. BIPV eligibility
II. Use of local modules
2) FiAH does not comply with the rules & regulations associated
with :
I. BIPV eligibility
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3. Change in FiT rate due to Bonuses : What are the steps? (cont’d)
What are the documents required by SEDA if FiAH wishes to
add/remove Building Material (S02) bonus?
1) Original hardcopy letter issued by the FiAH of this request to SEDA
citing reasons for the need to change.
2) Design drawings accompanied by the written confirmation by a
qualified person that the criteria will be met based on such design
drawings.
All documentation should be uploaded to the e-FiT system (under the
applications section) once approval is granted by the Authority.
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3. Change in FiT rate due to Bonuses : What are the steps? (cont’d)
Steps to Add/Remove Building Material (S02) Bonus:
FiAH/SP sends request to
add/remove bonus to
SEDA (Original hardcopy)
not via Email
Request will be
brought to the
next scheduled
committee
meeting
Approved
Rejected
No changes to be effected
SEDA to notify
FiAH/SP of the
approval
SPs to update
application and upload
the document in the eFiT system
SP to notify SEDA
once update
and upload is
completed
Complete
SEDA verifies
payment and new
FiT rate will be
effected at point
of FiTCD
SP/FiAH makes
payment for the
update in the eFiT system
SEDA to verify
the document
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3. Change in FiT rate due to Bonuses : What are the steps? (cont’d)
What happens if FiAH does not comply with Building Material (S02)
bonus requirements?
 SEDA will check if the FiAH’s PV installation complies with the BIPV
requirements by:
I.
II.
Observing the pictures of the installation at the point of FiTCD;
By conducting random/surprise site visit to the PV installation.
 Projects that DO NOT comply with the requirements at the point of
FiTCD will be:
I. Stripped off the bonus (S02);
II. Issued a stern warning; and
III. Given a 6 months grace period to comply with the requirements.

If the FiAH still fails to comply within 6 months, BIPV bonus will be
revoked and no appeals will be entertained beyond that.
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3. Change in FiT rate due to Bonuses : What are the steps? (cont’d)
What are the documents required by SEDA if FiAH wishes to
add/remove local module (S03) bonus?
To Add Bonus
1)
Original hardcopy letter issued by the
FiAH of this request to SEDA citing
reasons for the need to add bonus.
2)
Written confirmation by a qualified
person on the use of locally
manufactured/assembled
PV
modules.
3)
Product data sheet of PV module.
To Remove Bonus
1)
Original hardcopy letter issued
by the FiAH of this request to
SEDA citing reasons for the
need to remove bonus.
All documentation should be uploaded to the e-FiT system
(applications and project files) once approval is granted by the
Authority.
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3. Change in FiT rate due to Bonuses : What are the steps? (cont’d)
Steps to Add Local Module (S03) Bonus:
FiAH/SP sends request to
add bonus to SEDA
(Original hardcopy) and
not via Email
Request will be
brought to the
upcoming FOC
meeting
Approved
Rejected
No changes to be effected
SEDA to notify FiAH/SP of the
approval
SPs to update
application and upload
the document in the eFiT system
SP to notify SEDA
once update and
upload is
completed
Complete
SEDA verifies
payment and new
FiT rate will be
effected at point
of FiTCD
SP/FiAH makes
payment for the
update in the eFiT system
SEDA will verify
the document
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3. Change in FiT rate due to Bonuses : What are the steps? (cont’d)
Steps to Remove Local Module (S03) Bonus:
FiAH/SP sends request to
add bonus to SEDA
(Original hardcopy) and
not via Email
Request will be
brought to the
next scheduled
committee
meeting
Approved
Rejected
No changes to be effected
SEDA to notify FiAH/SP
of the approval
SEDA verifies
document and
new FiT rate will
be effected at
point of FiTCD
Complete
4. Extension Of Time (EOT) for Milestones: What are the steps?
What are the documents required by SEDA?
Documents needed for extensions of time (EOT) for milestones (nonindividual):
i)
Submit the original hardcopy letter issued by the FiAH/SP of this
request to SEDA together with all supporting documents ;
ii)
Ensure the letter has complete details of the extensions ie:

Application no; SXXXXXXX;

Capacity:

The extension date ( please state dd/mm/yy)
The request for the extension of time(EOT) for milestones will be brought
to the Board of Authority for a decision.
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4. Extensions of Time (EOT) for Milestones: After obtaining approval
i)
After obtaining approvals from the Board, SEDA will issue the
approval letter to the FiAH or SP;
ii)
SEDA will update the new date of milestones in the e-FiT system
under “Change Workplan & SFiTCD”;
iii)
Fee amount RM300 will be charged for the update of these
milestones and the SP or FiAH must pay the fee immediately.
Reminder : Please pay the fees for update in milestones within 7 days
from the day the new milestones are affected in the system. If payment is
not made within the time given, the approval will be withdrawn and the old
dates shall prevail.
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5. Transfer due to sale of property or death of FiAH : What are the
steps?
What are the documents required?
Only applicable for Individual FiAHs:
 Submit the original hardcopy letter of request to SEDA together with all
supporting document.
 For the case where the FiAH has passed away, the proposed transferee
need to submit the death certificate of the FiAH, proof of relationship
(marriage certificate), MyKad, grant of probate (once issued).
 House sold to new owner – Sales and Purchasing document is required.
 The process for transfer will include fees (as listed in the FiA rules and
related amendments) – SPs are reminded to inform the FiAH and take
necessary steps to ensure all is prepared to ensure smooth transfer of
the process.
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7. Responses
1. Change
to Notice
in SPfor
: What
Intention
are the
to steps?
Revoke (NiTR)
The Process
Submit the original hardcopy letter issued by the FiAH/SP for the response to
NiTR together with reasons and all supporting documents
All the NiTR responses will be presented BoA SEDA for a decision
Approve
If board approves , SEDA will
issue a letter to retract the NiTR
FiAH/SP should update the
milestones under “Project Files”.
Reject
SEDA will proceed with
issuance of the Notice of
Revocation (NOR)
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8. FIA Certificate Lost/Damaged
What are the documents required?
 Submit the original hardcopy letter of request (NOT
via EMAILS) to SEDA together with: A Police Report (if lost);
 The damaged Feed-in Approval Certificate (if
damaged).
 FiAH/SP to make a payment manually immediately
after receiving the duplicate certificate.
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8.1.FIA
Change
Certificate
in SPLost/Damaged
: What are the steps?
(cont’d)
Process in getting New FIA Certificate
FiAH/SP sends the official request
to SEDA office (hardcopies) and
attached with:1. The copy of police report (if
certificate lost)
2. The damaged certificate (if
damaged)
SEDA Officer will
verify the documents
given
Once OK, the new FIA
certificate will be issued
(duplicate certificate)
SP/FiAH makes the manual
payment when collecting the
duplicate FIA certificate
(receipt will be issued)
Complete
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9. Surrender of FiAH/withdrawal of application
What are the documents required?
 Submit the original hardcopy letter of request (NOT via EMAILS) to
SEDA together with concrete reason (with all supporting
documents, if applicable) and attach the original FiA certificate;
 FiAH/SP to initiate the withdrawal via e-fit system (withdrawal
function) and upload the necessary supporting documents.
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9.
Surrender
1. Change
of FiAH/withdrawal
in SP : What are
of the
application
steps? (cont’d)
The Process
FiAH/SP sends the official request
to SEDA office (hardcopies) with
the concrete reasons on the
withdrawal request and attached
with:1. The original FIA certificate
FiAH/SP do initiate
the withdrawal via efit system (withdrawal
function) and upload
the necessary
supporting documents
Once confirmed, SEDA officer
will verify the withdrawal
request in system
SEDA Officer will
verify the documents
given in system and
hardcopies
SEDA Officer verifies
the request with the
FiAH if the request is
submitted by the SP.
The status in system changed to
WITHDRAWAL : WITHDRAWN
Complete
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OTHER IMPORTANT REMINDERS: USE OF NEW EQUIPMENT NOT
FEATURED IN THE MS 1837
Use of New PV Technology:
 SPs are NOT ALLOWED to use any new PV technology/component
that is not covered under the existing Testing & Commissioning Report
 SPs may propose to SEDA for the use of new PV technology/
component, but the product must first be evaluated by SEDA in
conjunction with UiTM
 Evaluation period usually takes 6-12 months
 Please note:
 Micro-inverter has recently been approved by SEDA. SPs must use the
micro-inverter T&C Report prior to FiTCD
 PV Optimizers are currently undergoing evaluation, but SEDA will not
approve any site with optimizers until the evaluation has been completed
 Anything different from MS1837 should be referred to SEDA
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OTHER IMPORTANT REMINDERS: Messages from TNB
Self-Billing Agreement (SBA) for GST:
 SPs who have clients who have not remitted their SBAs back to TNB
are reminded to do so immediately. It is proper to have everything in
order so please assist TNB to comply to the requirements by Kastam;
 SPs who have not submitted your REPPAs to TNB, please do so
IMMEDIATELY/SOONEST;
 Those with outstanding queries left unanswered, please clear it by this
week as FiAH certs need to be issued by September latest or your
clients will not have enough time to sign the REPPA for commissioning
this year;
 Please note:
 If you have any clients with GST questions, late payment, meter faults,
please raise it directly with TNB RE Unit;
 FIAHs may also write to us directly if their communication with TNB/the DL
is not resolved within a period of time.
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