Following three and a half years of successful experience in live operation, GridON and Wilson Transformer Company are announcing a new family of cost-effective Fault Current Limiters (FCL-DG) with smaller footprint for mid-to-high voltage applications. GridON’s established technology has been further enhanced to offer a cost-effective solution for distribution grid operators, industrial customers and independent power producers. Growing demand [...]
Horizon Power (WA) is seeking tenders for power station and zone substation works on the Onslow Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Project. The works include the engineering, design, procurement and construction for an 8MW (nominal installed capacity) power station, (with the ability for future expansion) and associated balance of plant, a zone substation and associated plant and facilities; and cabling and [...]
On 1 August, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) officially recognised Zinfra Group as an Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO). Jim Modrouvanos, Asset Standards Authority (ASA) Executive Director, part of TfNSW, presented Zinfra Group Managing Director, Steve MacDonald, with a certificate confirming their AEO status. “We congratulate Zinfra Group for attaining AEO status and look forward to their contributions as a delivery partner [...]
The site of a proposed Endeavour Energy electricity substation at Calderwood will be moved so it is located further away from existing and planned schools. The Department of Planning and Environment has approved a modification to relocate the site from near the existing Illawarra Christian School and the proposed state primary and secondary schools. Lend Lease’s Concept Plan for Calderwood will [...]
Public Transport Authority (WA) is seeking tenders for four yearly maintenance of the substations, Traction Section Cabins (TSC) and 22 and 11 kV switchgear. Works include unplanned maintenance/call out services and response to any breakdown on the PTA electrical HV network. Public Transport Authority has seven single phase substations and 11 single phase Traction Section Cabins (TSC) known as traction power systems. The [...]
The Queensland government will invest $25million into Queensland’s electricity grid’s infrastructure to prepare for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018. Powerlink’s Mudgeeraba substation will receive a significant upgrade, including upgrades to the primary and secondary systems, a new transformer, new fencing, a new control building and minor works. Some redundant equipment will also be decommissioned. Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt [...]
Power and Water Corporation is set to begin an intensive maintenance and upgrade program across its electricity network. Poles, wires, transformers and substations all benefit from this program each year between May and September due to the dry season. Power and Water Power Networks General Manager, John Greenwood said providing a more reliable service is the key factor in these [...]
AGL, with project partners ElectraNet and WorleyParsons, are exploring large-scale energy storage in a new project. The Energy Storage for Commercial Renewable Integration (ESCRI) project explored commercial frameworks that can be used to operate utility-scale storage within the National Electricity Market (NEM). A new report examining the project’s findings and the commercial feasibility of large-scale grid-connected energy storage is now [...]
Powerlink Queensland will receive a $20million investment to overhaul a key substation and support Queensland’s transmission network. The investment will go towards an overhaul of systems and equipment at Powerlink's Calvale Substation, near Biloela, which is a vital hub in the high voltage network transporting power from Callide Power Station across the network to Gladstone and other parts of Queensland. [...]
Darwin’s new Darwin Zone Substation has officially opened, replacing the City Zone Substation, which has reached the end of its economic life. The new substation comprises an indoor 66kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) as opposed to the existing outdoor 66kV switchyard. The 66kV GIS technology is able to address the Northern Territory’s harsh, local environmental conditions. NT Minister for Essential Services, [...]
Two power stations affected by fires in north-west Tasmania have returned to service, with other damaged infrastructure still needing to be assessed. The fires in Tasmania’s Mersey Forth scheme affected the Rowallan, Fisher and Lemonthyme power stations and caused significant damage to power poles, communications services and the transmission line between Fisher and Rowallan power stations. Hydro Chief Operating Officer, [...]
In recent years, the uses for drones have dramatically expanded, as online retailers, the construction industry, wildlife rangers and the media, to name just a few, explore the ways drones can make their day-to-day operations easier, safer and more efficient. Utilities have also been quick to explore the potential applications for drones, and here we take a look at the [...]
TransGrid has installed their first ever gas insulated switchgear (GIS) building as part of the rebuild of their 132 kV substation in Orange. The 180 tonne GIS building was constructed offsite and transported to the substation to be installed in the building, marking a first for the NSW high voltage network operator. The innovative approach taken by TransGrid to construct [...]
Ergon Energy’s Woodgate substation (QLD) has been severely damaged by a direct lightning strike that damaged a transformer and affected power supply to customers. Network settings have been adjusted and additional generation units have been brought in to maintain supply to customers until the substation is repaired. The network was reconfigured after the lightning strike to supply customers from another [...]
Winton Shire Council is seeking tenders for the design and construct of a commercial scale 310 kWe geothermal power plant in Winton (QLD). The works involve the design, construction, installation and commission of geothermal power plant and associated cooling works using the current town water bores. Submissions to tender close 17 November.
Roxtec and TasNetworks recently collaborated to solve an ongoing issue with silt and water seeping into TasNetworks’ Hadspen substation, in Tasmania’s north. Water ingress through the conduits and the moisture condensation was creating partial discharge on the 22kV switchgear in the substation. TasNetworks approached Roxtec Regional Manager Gary Lee, and through working together, Mr Lee was able to present a [...]
Ausgrid crews have put the final touches on the new Metford zone substation in the New South Wales lower Hunter Valley. The 33/11kV substation has been fitted out with two transformers and space for a third, as the potential for growth in the immediate area is significant. Crews have installed two transformers and the electrical switchgear at the new Metford [...]
Power and Water Corporation’s work on the Leanyer Zone Substation (NT) have been completed earlier than planned. The works connect the substation into the electricity network and the substation is expected to be fully operational in mid-2016. The connection of the new Leanyer Zone Substation began on 26 September and the works were successfully concluded before their projected finish date [...]
Commissioning of the newly constructed Marian South zone Substation (QLD) will soon begin, and will power the Marian township and surrounding districts with an improved power supply. Customer Delivery Manager, Chester Brodie, said the newly constructed $16.6 million facility will improve quality and reliability of supply to 621 customers in the area and meet the present and future supply requirements of [...]
Power and Water Corporation’s new Leanyer Zone Substation (NT) is currently being connected to the area’s distribution network prior to commissioning works starting. Works at Casuarina Zone Substation will allow for construction of the new 66kV indoor switchroom. These works will take place from 26 September through to 5 October and then 9 to 10 October 2015. A program of [...]
Powerlink’s construction of the Yuleba North Substation in the North West Surat Basin (QLD) is now complete. QLD Treasurer, Curtis Pitt, said the Yuleba North Substation would act as the central point for more than 200kms of new high voltage transmission lines, supplying power to six gas processing facilities owned by Santos GLNG and Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG). “The completion [...]
The Yuleba North Substation located in the North West Surat Basin has now been completed, boosting Queensland’s gas industry by $60 billion. Treasurer Curtis Pitt said the Yuleba North Substation will act as the central point for more than 200 kilometres of new high voltage transmission lines, supplying power to six gas processing facilities owned by Santos GLNG and Australia [...]
ElectraNet has cancelled a proposed upgrade investment at its Baroota substation in Mid North SA. The cancellation was highlighted within a Project Assessment Draft Report (PADR) stating that the upgrade would not deliver a positive net benefit to customers. The initial upgrade at Baroota was planned to ensure compliance with an increase to the reliability standards set by the Essential [...]
A multi-million dollar contract has been awarded to provide a substation upgrade solution for connecting the transmission grid to the new 150 megawatt (MW) combined cycle gas power station currently under construction in South Hedland (WA). The contract was awarded to power and automation technology group, ABB. The upgraded substation will enable TransAlta’s new South Hedland Power Station (SHPS) to [...]
Ausgrid crews have installed two transformers and the electrical switchgear at the new Metford zone substation (NSW), which will help safely supply electricity to about 8,000 local homes and businesses. The substation has been designed to fit in with the surrounding neighbourhood while still achieving an economic and efficient solution to meet the requirements of the network. “The new Metford [...]
Electricity transmission specialist ElectraNet has appointed Aurecon to provide consultancy services for its Unit Asset Replacement (UAR) Project to support reliable electricity service delivery to customers. Aurecon will provide detailed design services for the replacement of substation assets that have reached the end of their technical and economic life, including circuit breakers, relays and voltage transformers, at 21 sites across [...]
Ergon Energy’s engineers have integrated solar power with an existing power station to provide a ground-breaking solution that delivers reliable and renewable power to the isolated township of Doomadgee in Queensland's far north-west country. Until 2013, Doomadgee, which lies about 500km from the nearest major centre of Mt Isa, was wholly reliant on costly, carbon-emitting diesel generation for its electricity [...]
Transport for NSW is seeking tenders for the design and construction of Lee Street Substation as part of the Power Supply Upgrade Program. The Lee Street Substation will be located on RailCorp property, built at Central Station yard adjacent to the existing STA Bus Depot and Gateway Building on Lee Street in the air space above the cutting of the [...]
The NSW government is seeking tenders for level 1 and 2 electrical upgrade works across two sites, including HV regulator upgrades, HV line replacement, pole mounted substation upgrades, and MSB upgrades. Contractors will need to be level 1 and 2 authorised service providers to undertake this project. The tender is for a lump sum price to complete all required works [...]
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