Regulation on Connection to the Wind Power Monitoring and Forecasting Center
AI-generated summary for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. See the original source for the authoritative text.
This Turkish regulation mandates that all licensed and unlicensed wind power plants (RES) with an installed electrical capacity of 10 MWe or higher must obtain an RÜTM Connection Certificate from TEİAŞ before commissioning. Smaller plants below 10 MWe may voluntarily apply. Operators must install and maintain a SCADA system meeting technical specifications published on the RÜTM-İA portal (www.ritm.teias.gov.tr), continuously transmit real-time generation data, and notify TEİAŞ of any infrastructure changes within 3 business days. The regulation also governs optional paid forecasting services, requiring advance payment and annual renewal by February 1st. Non-compliance triggers a 7-day written warning followed by ministerial sanctions. The previous 2024 regulation is repealed.
AI-generated summary. May contain errors. Refer to official sources for legal decisions.
Key Changes
- Mandatory RÜTM Connection Certificate required for all RES with ≥10 MWe installed capacity
- SCADA system must be installed and continuously transmit data before acceptance application
- Infrastructure changes (IP, username, password) must be notified within 3 business days
+ 3 more changes with Pro
Obligations
What this law requires
All licensed and unlicensed wind power plants (RES) with installed electrical capacity of 10 MWe or higher must obtain an RÜTM Connection Certificate from TEİAŞ before commissioning.
Install and maintain a SCADA system that complies with technical specifications published on the RÜTM-İA portal (www.ritm.teias.gov.tr) before submitting connection application.
Continuously transmit real-time SCADA generation data to RÜTM in the format specified on RÜTM-İA, ensuring data consistency with actual power generation.
Notify TEİAŞ within 3 business days of any infrastructure changes including IP address, username, password changes, and other modifications related to SCADA data transmission.
Report changes to plant information (licensed capacity, auxiliary source capacity, license number) within 3 business days via email to the specified RÜTM-İA address.