Purpose: Formally register the project and initiate participation under CREAM.

What happens:

• The Local Energy Generator and Aggregator (LEGA) registers the project on the Single Buyer platform and uploads the required supporting documents.
• The completed registration form and supporting documents are submitted to Single Buyer and Suruhanjaya Tenaga (ST).
• Upon successful submission, Single Buyer issues a registration reference number to LEGA and TNB Distribution Network (DN).

Outcome: The project is formally registered and recorded for review.

Document checklist:

• LEGA Documents
  1. Company profile and the relevant supporting documents
  2. Certified copy of SSM registration
  3. Bank statement (account number as stated in Part 1.2 of NEDA registration form)
  4. Declaration of LEGA (as per NEDA registration form)
  5. Copy of executed and stamped Land Lease Agreement/Land Title/Sale and Purchase Agreement
  6. Copy of rooftop lease agreement with Homeowners
  7. Corporate Authorization to participate in NEDA
  8. Copy of executed and stamped Bilateral Energy Supply Contract between LEGA and the LGC
  9. Local Community Solar Plant (LCSP) project details including project costs, preliminary technical specifications, relevant drawings and project schedule (as specified in Part 2.6.4 of the registration form)
  10. Decommissioning plan of the LCSP
  11. NEDA registration form is duly completed & declaration form signed
• LGC Documents
  1. Company profile and relevant supporting documents
  2. Certified copy of SSM registration
  3. Document proof of company status - as stated in the NEDA registration form
  4. Declaration of LGC (as per NEDA registration form)

Purpose: Assess system impact and confirm technical feasibility for grid connection.

What happens:

• TNB Distribution Network conducts a full-fledged Power System Study for the proposed project.
• Upon PSS approval:
  • LEGA updates the final approved capacity in the online registration form.
  • LEGA uploads the PSS approval letter and submits the PSS report to Single Buyer and ST.

Outcome: System impact and connection feasibility are technically assessed and approved.

Document Checklist

1. PSS approval letter from EUC
2. Copy of PSS report

Purpose: Confirm the completeness and accuracy of registration information.

What happens:

• Single Buyer reviews the updated registration data and supporting documentation.
• Final checks are performed to ensure alignment with CREAM requirements.
• Single Buyer issues a registration verification letter to LEGA and notifies ST.

Outcome: The project’s registration status is verified and confirmed.

Purpose: Formalize participation under the CREAM framework.

What happens:

• Single Buyer issues the NEDA CREAM Deed of Accession to LEGA.
• LEGA executes the Deed and returns the stamped agreement to Single Buyer.
• Indicative timeline: Up to 80 days

Outcome: Participation under the NEDA CREAM framework is contractually established.

Purpose: Establish access, commercial, and billing arrangements.

What happens:

• LEGA executes the Distribution Renewable Energy System Access Agreement (DRESAA) with TNB Distribution Network.
• The Local Green Consumer (LGC) executes the Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism Agreement (CREAMA) with TNB Retail.
• LEGA and LGC execute the Billing and Collection Agreement (BCA) with TNB Retail, where applicable.

Outcome: All access and commercial agreements required for CREAM participation are in place.

Document checklist

1. Copy of executed and stamped NEDA CREAM Deed of Accession (DoA)
2. Copy of executed and stamped Distribution Renewable Energy System Access Agreement (DRESAA) (between LEGA and EUC)
3. Copy of executed and stamped Community Renewable Energy Aggregation Mechanism Agreement (CREAMA) (between LGC and EUC
4. Copy of executed and stamped Billing and Collection Agreement (between LEGA, EUC and LGC) - if applicable

Purpose: Obtain regulatory approval for generation operations.

What happens:

• Approximately three months prior to the expected Commercial Operation Date (COD), LEGA applies online to Suruhanjaya Tenaga for a NEDA Generation License (Public Installation).
• Indicative timeline: Up to 90 days

Outcome: Regulatory approval to operate as a licensed generator is obtained, subject to ST approval.

Purpose: Enable formal participation and energy export under CREAM.

What happens:

• Following the Initial Operation Date (IOD), completion of COD testing, and issuance of the Commissioning Test Certificate (CTC) by ST:
• Single Buyer issues an official letter notifying LEGA of the Firm Participation Date.
• LEGA may commence exporting energy under the CREAM arrangement from this date.

Outcome: The project is authorised to participate in the market and export energy under CREAM.