Interconnection

A geographic area where BPS components are synchronized.

Interconnection

A geographic area in which the operation of BPS components is synchronized such that the failure of one or more of such components may adversely affect the ability of the operators of other components within the system to maintain Reliable Operation of the Facilities within their control. When capitalized, any one of the four major electric system networks in North America: Eastern, Western, ERCOT, and Quebec.

Interconnection by NYISO (p28, Version 4.2)

Jinning’s Note: this description better fits the context of “Interconnection Study”.

In the context of this manual, an interconnection refers to the connection of a new Generating Facility, Class Year Transmission Project, or Load to the NYS Transmission System; or to materially increase the capacity of, or make a material modification to the operating characteristics of, an existing Generating Facility (including a BTM:NG Resource) or Class Year Transmission Project that is interconnected to the NYS Transmission System or Distribution System (see definition of “Interconnection Request” and related capitalized terms in Attachment X and Attachment Z to the NYISO OATT).