Black start

In order to recover the Transmission Grid from a partial or complete shutdown, it is necessary to have certain generating stations (Black Start power stations) to be capable to start up from the shutdown mode and energize customers autonomously within no more than one (1) hour (without getting electricity from the outside) after the Transmission System Operator receives appropriate instructions.

As of today, based on testing carried out in 2021, TSO is able to provide black start using the following power plants:

1. Khrami-1 HPP;

Standard Conditions of Black Start Agreement