(1)In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,
(a) “Act” means the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003);
(b) “flexible operation” means the ability of coal based thermal power generating units to generate power at specified levels mentioned in these regulations, as per the requirement of the grid;
(c) “maximum continuous power rating” means maximum continuous output power expressed in Mega Watt at the generator terminals as guaranteed by the manufacturer of generating units at the rated parameters;
(d) “minimum power level” means the minimum output power expressed in percentage of maximum continuous power rating that the coal based thermal power generating unit can sustain continuously without oil support;
(e) “ramp rate” means the rate of change of output power, expressed in percentage of maximum continuous power rating, per minute.
(2) Words and expressions used herein and not defined but defined in the Act and the rules made thereunder shall have the meanings assigned to them in that Act and rules made thereunder.
3. Applicability.- These regulations shall apply to all coal based thermal power generating units owned or under control of the Central Government, State Governments or owned by any private company, connected with the grid and to the load despatch centers.