What is NEDA?
NEDA is an energy market that provides avenues for merchant generators i.e. generators without Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to sell energy to the system.
Introduced by Suruhanjaya Tenaga in 2017, NEDA aims to enhance cost efficiency, adoption of efficient technologies and business opportunities for merchant generators.
Cost Efficiency
Enhance cost efficiency in electricity generation through short-run competition.
Energy Efficiency
Enable energy-efficient technology, such as co-generation plant to participate in the energy market.
Business Opportunity and Enhancement
Provide opportunity for non-PPA/SLA generators, such as co-generation plant, franchise utility and expired PPA generator to operate as merchant generator and sell energy to the system.
Registration Process
To participate in NEDA, applicants are required to complete registration process. The process ensures secure integration into the Grid system and regulatory compliance.
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Conduct Power System Study (PSS)
To ensure adequate and secure connection to the Grid system, the applicant is required to conduct PSS:
- PSS Stage 1 - Steady- state analysis
- PSS Stage 2 - Dynamic and transient analysis
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Submission of NEDA Registration Form
Upon PSS approval by Grid Owner, Generator submits NEDA Registration Form with supporting documents to Single Buyer and Suruhanjaya Tenaga -
Registration Verification
- Single Buyer reviews registration data
- If connected to Grid, SB informs and consults GSO on applicant's future connection into Grid system
- GSO approves applicant's future connection into Grid system
- Single Buyer sends registration verification letter to applicant and notifies Suruhanjaya Tenaga
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Execution of NEDA Deed of Accession
- SB sends NEDA Deed of Accession to the applicant
- Applicant executes NEDA Deed of Accession
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Execution of NEDA Connection Agreement
- TNB Grid and Distribution Network furnish information for SB to prepare draft of NEDA Connection Agreement
- Single Buyer sends applicant NEDA Connection Agreement
- Applicant executes NEDA Connection Agreement
- Applicant fulfills Conditions Precedent to Effectiveness of Agreement
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Application of NEDA Generation License
About 3 months to expected Commercial Operation Date (COD), applicant applies online with Suruhanjaya Tenaga for NEDA generation license. -
Achievement of COD/Firm Participation Date
Upon achieving Initial Operation Date (IOD) and completion of Grid Code Test (for Grid-connected applicant):1. Suruhanjaya Tenaga issues Commissioning Test Certificate (CTC) to applicant2. Single Buyer issues Firm Participation Date to applicant
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Categories of NEDA Participants
Note: VOR - Variable Operating Rate, CRESS - Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme, CREAM - Community Renewable Energy Agregation Mechanism
| Category | Bidding Mechanism | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generator with PPA | PPA/SLA Generator |
VOR
|
Pay as Bid
|
Solar Power Producer
|
Bid Price
|
|
|
| Generators without PPA | Ex-PPA/SLA Generator (utilizing power sector gas) |
Price - Quantity
|
Actual System Marginal Price
|
Large Merchant Generator
|
Price - Quantity
|
Actual System Marginal Price
|
|
Price Taker
|
Do not bid, submit Planned Generation Schedule (PGS)
|
Actual System Marginal Price
*Note: Any Metered Output below the higher of 100kWh or 1% of the Price Taker’s Installed Capacity, shall be disregarded for the purpose of Settlement |
|
| Corporate Renewable Energy |
Corporate Renewable Energy (under CRESS)
Export capacity > 30 MW |
Do not bid, submit Planned Generation Schedule (PGS)
|
|
| Community Renewable Energy |
Community Renewable Energy (under CREAM)
Rooftop Solar
|
Do not bid, submit Planned Generation Schedule (PGS)
|
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Companies contributing to NEDA’s market operations, with details on participation type, capacity, and market entry.
Large Scale Solar 3
| Generator | Registered Capacity | Location | Connection Level | Firm Participation Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Power Producer | 1. Solarpack Suria Sungai Petani Sdn. Bhd |
90.88 MW
|
Sungai Petani, Kedah
|
132 kV
|
N/A*
|
Price Taker
| Generator | Registered Capacity | Location | Connection Level | Firm Participation Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Franchise Utility | 2. NUR Generation Sdn. Bhd. |
29.9 MW
|
Kulim, Kedah
|
132 kV
|
18 March 2019
|
| Co-Generation | 3. Petronas Chemicals Fertiliser Kedah Sdn. Bhd. (PCFK) |
8.0 MW
|
Gurun, Kedah
|
132 kV
|
15 June 2019
|
| 4. Perstima Utility Sdn. Bhd. |
3.6 MW
|
Pasir Gudang, Johor
|
22 kV
|
19 September 2019
|
|
| 5. Centralised Utility Facilities Gebeng (CUFG) |
29.9 MW
|
Gebeng, Pahang
|
132 kV
|
20 August 2021
|
|
| 6. Centralised Utility Facilities Kertih (CUFK) |
29.9 MW
|
Kertih, Terengganu
|
132 kV
|
20 August 2021
|
|
| Solar | 7. Eastern Power Resources |
29.9 MW
|
Kemaman, Terengganu
|
132 kV
|
22 July 2022
|
| 8. NEDA Power Sg Tiang |
8.0 MW
|
Pendang, Kedah
|
33 kV
|
19 January 2024
|
|
| 9. NEDA Pekan Sdn. Bhd. |
29.9 MW
|
Pekan, Pahang
|
132 kV
|
25 December 2024
|
|
| 10. Sand Town Solar Sdn. Bhd. |
29.9 MW
|
Bidor, Perak
|
132 kV
|
21 February 2025
|
|
| Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP) | 11. Sunway RE Sdn. Bhd. |
11.8 MW
|
Kapar, Selangor
|
33 kV
|
19 November 2025
|
| 12. SD Guthrie Renewable Energy Sdn. Bhd. |
14.989 MW
|
Kuala Ketil, Kedah
|
33 kV
|
16 January 2026
|
|
| 13. Starken Solar Sdn. Bhd. |
10.0 MW
|
Kerian, Perak
|
33kV
|
26 February 2026
|
|
| 14. Setia Kawan Energy Sdn. Bhd. |
29.99 MW
|
Manjung, Perak
|
132 kV
|
14 March 2026
|
|
| 15. Cenergi Solar Kuala Ketil Sdn. Bhd. |
29.99 MW
|
Kuala Ketil, Kedah
|
132 kV
|
2 April 2026
|
|
| 16. Selarong Pertama Energy Sdn. Bhd. |
29.99 MW
|
Kulim, Kedah
|
33 kV
|
21 April 2026
|
|
| 17. Dayasinar Energy Sdn. Bhd. |
29.99 MW |
Kuala Muda, Kedah |
132 kV |
26 June 2026 |
|
| 18. TNB Bukit Sidim Kulim Solar Sdn. Bhd. |
29.99 MW |
Kulim, Kedah |
132 kV |
29 June 2026 |
|
| 19. Gading HBA Sdn. Bhd. |
30 MW |
Bidor, Perak |
132 kV |
1 July 2026
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This section provides official documents that govern participation in NEDA. These documents support understanding of the market rules, contractual obligations and technical requirements for NEDA applicants and participants.
NEDA Documents
Guidelines for NEDA
- Defines the operational principles, market rules, and processes governing NEDA, including bidding, dispatch, settlement, and information publication.
NEDA Registration Form
- Official registration form for entities seeking to participate in NEDA. Applicants are required to complete the form and provide the necessary supporting documents.
Single Buyer Technical Guide for Grid Connected GENCO (Solar)
The SB Technical Guide is provided for reference only and on an ‘as is’ basis. No warranty is given as to accuracy or completeness. Any person accessing or using this guide should verify information independently before reliance.
Prior to the publication of the NEDA Guidelines (Pindaan 2024), the SB Technical Guide formed part of the NEDA Connection Agreement under Appendix B.
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