Sustainable Energy Design
60 MW Glanmire Solar Farm :66 kV Overhead line Designs
SED is working with the developer to complete all the Level3 ASP network designs for this complex project. The project involves around 8 km of new 66 kV line along with other 11 kV line upgrades to meet Essential Energy planning requirements.
SED scope
- Level 3 ASP designs and route negotiations with Essential Energy
- 66 kV overhead line designs using PLS CADD
- Associated 11 kV over head line designs using NEARA
- Rail crossing negotiations and spp
- Power line route negotiations with Land owners
- Comm’s and SCADA Designs.
Inverter Installation, HV installations, Earthing Installations, Comm’s and SCADA installation, wiring and commissioning.
Junee Solar Farm-Junee Prime Lamb
Junee prime lamb was looking to offset their 2 MVA site load.The solution was an under 5 MW Chapter 5 A Solar Farm within their property connected to the same HV meter on their premise.The Plant was commissioned initially as zero export later transitioning to export mode.The plant can export excess energy to the grid after covering all their loads.The plant is connected to Junee 66/11kV Zone sub of Essential Energy.The plant uses Sungrow SG 3400 inverter with Sungrow PPC.DC coupled batteries are also approved. Noja GMK is employed as HV switchgear.
SED scope
- All Network Studies including Steady State,Protection,Power Quality, FI Injection, and PSCAD Dynamic Studies.
- Negotiation and documentation with Essential energy.
- Internal HV designs, Earthing Designs.
- Protection Studies and Earthing Studies.
- Comm’s and SCADA Designs.
Inverter Installation, HV installations, Earthing Installations, Comm’s and SCADA installation, wiring and commissioning.
Sundown Pastoral Solar Farm-Wathagar Cotton Gin
Sundown pastoral Co Pty Ltd was looking to offset their 2 MVA site load of their existing Wathagar Cotton Gin.The solution was a 4.95 MW Chapter 5 A Solar Farm within their property connected to the same HV meter on their premise.The plant can export excess energy to the grid after covering all their loads.The plant also employs DC coupled batteries to cover peak loads when solar is not available. The plant is connected to Wathagar 66/11kV Zone sub of Essential Energy.The plant uses Sungrow SG 4950 inverter with Inaccess PPC. Noja GMK’s are employed as HV switchgears.
SED scope
- All Network Studies including Steady State,Protection,Power Quality, FI Injection, and PSCAD Dynamic Studies.
- Earthing studies and Approvals.
- Negotiation and Grid connection documentation with Essential energy.
- Level 3 ASP Designs.
- Internal HV designs, Earthing Designs.
- Internal Protection Studies and Earthing Studies.
- Arc Flash Study.
- Comm’s and SCADA Designs.
- Auxillary cooling system design for Batteries.
- Prepare ISMP(Installation Safety Management Plan)and external audit.
- Major equipment procurement support.
- Inviting quotes and organise construction,commissioning contractors.
Midkin Solar Farm-Cotton Gin,Ashley
AFF Land Pty Ltd was looking to offset their 2.5 MVA site load of their existing cotton gin in Ashley, NSW near Moree. The solution was a 4.99 MW Chapter 5 A Solar Farm within their property connected to the same HV meter on their premise.The existing site has multiple Essential Energy owned lines and substations with multiple HV connection points and HV metering .SED proposed,negotiated and got acceptance with Essential Energy for a single point of connection and HV metering with internal modifications /extensions to the site HV network .The plant can export excess energy to the grid after covering all their loads.The plant is connected to Ashley 66/11kV Zone sub of Essential Energy.The studies were completed with 2x SC2750 SMA inverters and SMA Hycon controller as PPC.
SED scope
- Initial feasibility, layouts ,options and proposal to client.
- Initial paperwork’s, documentation,layouts and proposals to Essential Energy.
- All Network Studies including Steady State,Protection,Power Quality, FI Injection, and PSCAD Dynamic Studies.
- Negotiation and Grid connection documentation with Essential energy.
- Level 3 ASP Designs.
- Internal HV designs.
HV Upgrades and operation maintenance for Orange Base and Bloomfield Hospitals
SED is engaged to perform the HV operation switching and HV maintenance for Orange Base and Bloomfield Hospitals in Orange ,NSW.We have performed numerous HV and LV upgrades on the ageing HV and LV network .
SED scope
- HV switching and Operation
- HV Maintenance
- HV upgrades like replace old 11 kV oil switches with new Schneider RMU’s
- LV upgrades like replace O/H lines with Underground cables
- Carpark lighting design,install and commissioning
- Carpark lighting design,install and commissioning
- Internal Road lighting design, install and commissioning
22 km of 132 kV Overhead line design for Cadia Valley mines
Cadia Valley mines engaged SED to perform overhead line designs for 22 km of their new twin circuit 132 kV overhead line.
SED scope
- Overhead line route selection.
- Over head line designs using PLS CADD
- Earthing designs
- Footing designs for structures
- Under crossings
Inverter Installation, HV installations, Earthing Installations, Comm’s and SCADA installation, wiring and commissioning.
Somerset Solar Farm-Tamworth
Somerset Solar Farm is a 4.99 MW chapter 5A solar farm with proposed internal industrial( subdivision) load of 3.2 MVA under the same HV meter. The project location is Tamworth and the plant is connected to Goddard Lane 66/11 kV zone sub of Essential Energy. The studies were completed with 2x SC2800 SMA inverters and SMA Hycon controller as PPC.
SED scope
- Initial feasibility, options,layouts and proposal to client.
- Initial paperwork’s, documentation,layouts and proposals to Essential Energy.
- All Network Studies including Steady State,Protection,Power Quality, FI Injection, and PSCAD Dynamic Studies.
- Negotiation and Grid connection documentation with Essential Energy.
Negotiation and Grid connection documentation with Essential Energy.
Thunderbolt Solar Farm-Uralla
Thunderbolt Solar Farm is a 4.95 MW chapter 5A solar farm. The plant is connected to Uralla 66/11 kV zone sub of Essential Energy. SED negotiated and proposed alternatives to the recommended network augmentation by Essential Energy to minize network upgrade costs to the client. SED optimised the plant capacity ,operational mode, and configurations etc to acheive this. The studies were completed with Sungrow SG 4950 inverter and Inaccess PPC.DC coupled batteries were also included.
SED scope
- All Network Studies including Steady State,Protection,Power Quality, FI Injection, and PSCAD Dynamic Studies.
- Negotiation and Grid connection documentation with Essential Energy.
- O/H line route feasibility, options,layouts and costings to client.
Bathurst Hospital Upgrades
SED completed numerous works at Bathurst hospital.
SED scope
- Carpark Lighting design and Install.
- Earthing and Lightning Protection studies and audits
- Protection audits
Forbes Solar Farm-Forbes
Forbes Solar Farm is a 4.5 MW chapter 5A solar farm. The plant is connected to Forbes 66/11 kV zone sub of Essential Energy. The studies were completed with 2 x SMA SC2660 Inverter and SMA Hycon PPC.
SED scope
- Network Studies including Protection,Power Quality, FI Injection, and PSCAD Dynamic Studies.
- Negotiation and Grid connection documentation with Essential Energy.
Blayney Solar Farm-Blayney
Blayney Solar Farm is a 4.95 MW chapter 5A solar farm. The plant is connected to Blayney 66/11 kV zone sub of Essential Energy. The studies were completed with Sungrow SG4950 Inverter and Inaccess PPC.DC coupled batteries were also included.
SED scope
- All Network Studies including Steady state,Protection,Power Quality, FI Injection, and PSCAD Dynamic Studies.
- Negotiation and Grid connection documentation with Essential Energy.
Eugowra Solar Farm-Cabonne Shire Council
Cabonne Shire Council was looking at a Solar farm proposal in Eugowra ,NSW. Eugowra Solar Farm is a 3 MW chapter 5A solar farm. The plant is connected to Payten’s Bridge 66/11 kV zone sub of Essential Energy. The studies were completed with Sungrow SG3400 Inverter and Inaccess PPC.DC coupled batteries were also included.
SED scope
- All Network Studies including Steady state,Protection,Power Quality, FI Injection, and PSCAD Dynamic Studies.
- Negotiation and Grid connection documentation with Essential Energy.
Byron Bay Solar Farm-Byron Bay
Byron Bay Solar Farm is a 4.95 MW chapter 5A solar farm. The plant is connected to Ewingsdale 132/11kV zone sub of Essential Energy. The studies were completed with Sungrow SG4950 Inverter .The project was aborted midway during network studies stage due to community objection. SED completed the Steady state studies for the project.
SED scope
- Steady State Studies.
- Negotiation and Grid connection documentation with Essential Energy.
Chillamura Solar Farm-Bogabbilla
SED was engaged to complete the Level 3 ASP designs for their Chillamurra Solar Farm located in Bogabbilla.
SED scope
- Level 3 ASP Designs
Biodigester at Cowra Abbattoir
SED was engaged by Break out river meats to complete numerous internal works including a Bio digester.
SED scope
- Biodigester
- Design and install Pad substations replacement for old Transformers
- Main switch boards and distribution boards
- Powerfactor correction
- Lighting
- Diesel Generators and ATS
Biodigester/PV Hybrid Generation at West Pork
SED was engaged to design and install a complex hybrid generation system consisting of a Bio digester , Grid Forming Solar PV Inverters and Diesel Generators
SED scope
- Design and install Bio digester hybrid generation
- Grid Forming Inverter
- Main switch boards and distribution boards
- Generators and ATS
HV works-CSA Mine Cobar
SED was engaged to complete numerous HV designs, Installations and Testing Commissioning.
SED scope
- 11 kV Isolation Transformer Design, Installation and Testing/Commissioning
- Vent Fans
- Numerous other designs and Installs
HV works- Hanson Quarry East Guyong
SED was engaged to complete the Level 3 ASP designs, HV operation,Maintenance and other testing/commissioning for Hanson Quarry at East Guyong.
SED scope
- Level 3 ASP Designs
- Initial Energisation
- Protection Relay Injection Testing
- HV Switching and Operation
- HV Maintenance
- Earthing Testing
Kanowna Solar Farm-Moree
SED was engaged to complete the Level 3 ASP designs for Kanowna Solar Farm located near Moree.
SED scope
- Level 3 ASP Designs
Overhead line designs for Woodlawn zinc copper Project-Goulburn
SED was engaged to complete the overhead line designs for Woodlawn zinc copper project in Goulburn
SED scope
- Overhead line designs using PLS CADD
Orange City Council Projects
SED has completed numerous Orange city council projects
SED scope
- White way lighting upgrade initial audits, concept,proposals and costing.
- Level 3 ASP designs: Northern Distributor Rd
- Level 3 ASP designs: Southern Feeder Rd,Forest Rd,Cargo Rd etc
- Numerous other designs
Parkes Shire Council Projects
SED has completed numerous Parkes Shire council projects
SED scope
- Brolgan Road Upgrdes :concept , routes, Level 3 ASP designs
- Earthing and Lightning Protection audit and testing: Parkes WTP
- Level 3 ASP designs: :Lachlan and Akuna Rd Pump stations
- Solar PV DC designs and concept: Lachlan and Akuna Rd Pump stations
Bathurst City Council Projects
SED has completed numerous Bathurst city council projects
SED scope
- Numerous Level 3 ASP designs
Cowra Shire Council Projects
SED has completed numerous Cowra Shire council projects
SED scope
- Numerous Level 3 ASP designs
Latitude Solar Farm-Bogabbilla
SED was engaged to complete the Level 3 ASP designs for their Latitude Solar Farm located in Bogabbilla..
SED scope
- Level 3 ASP Designs
Cowra Microgrid
SED was engaged to complete the Industrial Microgrid project in Cowra NSW.
SED scope
- Network Studies like Steady State,Protection and Power Quality.
- Concept HV designs and Layouts.
- Liaise with client and stake holders with concepts and options.
- Develop design drawings based on agreed concepts
- Negotiations and connection documentation with Essential Energy.
Parkes Petcare Kitchen-500 kW Solar
SED was engaged to complete the Grid Connection of 500kW solar PV located within their factory premises in Parkes ,NSW. The plant is now configured as a Zero export system. .SED works closely with their consultants Delta Q Pty Ltd.
SED scope
- Network Studies like Protection and Power Quality.
- Negotiations and connection documentation with Essential Energy.
Parkes Petcare Kitchen-4.99 MW Solar Farm
SED was engaged to perform the DC designs for their proposed 4.95 MW Solar Farm located within their factory premises in Parkes ,NSW.
SED scope
- All Network Studies including Steady state, Protection, Power Quality, FI Injection, a Dynamic Studies. Negotiation and Grid connection documentation with Essential Energy
- DC designs
- Selection of Inverters
- Liaising with client and providing options and layouts
Bathurst Correctional Centre HV Upgrades
SED was engaged to perform Level 3 ASP designs, HV switching operation, commissioning and initial energisation of the upgraded section of Bathurst correctional centre.
SED scope
- Level 3 ASP designs
- HV switching and Operation
- Protection Relay Injection testing
- Commissioning and Energisation
NSW Public works department Projects
SED was engaged to perform Level 3 ASP designs, and DC designs for various projects by NSW public works department
SED scope
- Level 3 ASP designs for Bungendore STP
- DC designs for 98 kW solar PV at Bungendore STP
- Level 3 ASP designs for Gilgandra STP
- DC designs for 70 kW solar PV at Gilgandra STP