Windrise Wind LP
Windrise Wind LP
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
Project Name | Windrise Wind LP
Owner |
Client’s Name | TransAlta
Location | 20km south of Fort Macleod, AB
Date / Project Timeline / Delivery | April 2020 to August 2021
Market Sector | Renewable Power, Wind
BACKGROUND (Pre-Project Commencement)
Iconic Power Systems was the substation constructor on this project. We connected to AltaLink’s existing Windy Flats 138 S substation (20 minutes south of Fort Macleod, Alberta) through a 138 KV transmission line.
The project consisted of 43 Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) with a total capacity of 207 MW, an underground collector system, a substation and a transmission line. The WTGs are Siemens-Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) model SG 4.8-145 AM+3 – with 90 m hub height and 145 m rotor diameter. Each has a 4.8 MW capacity rating at 60 Hz.
The scope and complexity of this project required a substation contractor with experience in renewable energy systems who was at ease managing and executing the multiple construction and electrical components.
ACTION (ICONIC’s Scope & Delivery)
ICONIC provided an integrated solution involving our Electric Utility, Distribution and Earthwork teams. The substation was to be located central to the Project, and include feeder entry breakers and disconnects, overhead bus¬es, a capacitor bank for reactive compensation, a single 230 MVA step-up transformer to 138 kV, HV metering and the transmission line breaker and disconnect. Protection, plant control and communication equipment were constructed within a modular rigid-frame steel control building located within the substation.
The scope of work included:
- Procurement
- Civil works, piling, earthworks, fencing
- Grounding grid & underground conduit
- Main transformer foundation & terminations
- Structural work
- Electrical work
- Control building
- Collector & Transmission line terminations
- Testing & commissioning
RESULT / SOLUTION
Under ICONIC, the various project components came together like clockwork. This is reflective of our experience and familiarity working together as a consolidated unit. ICONIC’s established systems and processes enabled clear communication and efficient transitions between crews at all project stages. Over the course of a 16 month build that remained on time and on budget, there were zero safety incidents.
WCSB Power eReserve-1
WCSB Power eReserve-1
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
Project Name | WCSB Power eReserve-1
Owner | WCSB Power
Client’s Name | WCSB Power
Location | Rycroft, AB
Date / Project Timeline / Delivery | September 2020 to December 2020
Market Sector | Renewable Power, Battery Energy Storage
BACKGROUND (Pre-Project Commencement)
ICONIC has been awarded the construction of the eReserve1 Battery Storage project with WCSB Power. This is a 20-Megawatt capacity lithium-ion battery storage system, which will be used to store electricity for discharge into the local distribution system upon demand.
The eReserve1 project is based around TESLA’s Megapack Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The BESS system being leveraged improves the overall reliability of the Alberta Interconnected Electrical System. Renewable project owners such as WCSB Power require qualified construction and high voltage specialists who have the skills, expertise, and dedication to be at the forefront of renewable technology.
This site is in a remote area of northern Alberta that made it difficult to find suppliers. Excavators needed to be protected to avoid freezing overnight.
A low hanging powerline across the main access road required our team of supervisors to put their problem-solving skills to the test.
ACTION (ICONIC’s Scope & Delivery)
ICONIC was awarded this project based on our renewable sector experience and our ability to provide an end-to-end high voltage, earthworks and reclamation solution utilizing our vast in-house resources. The project scope includes:
- Installation of TESLA Megapack battery packs
- Installation of cables, conduits, helical piles
- Commissioning
- Setup and maintenance of ESC
- Construction of pads and structural steel
- Stripping and stockpiling of topsoil
- Supply, placement of engineered fill and aggregates
- Construction of drainage systems, access road and fencing
- Supply and installation of geogrid and geo textiles
RESULT / SOLUTION
ICONIC’s integrated service offering has streamlined the procurement, site development, construction, and reclamation process. This project was completed according to plan and schedule.
To access the substation and get equipment around the low hanging powerline, ICONIC had to come up with a quick workaround. Within three days of identifying the problem, ICONIC built an 800 m access road using rig mats. This set the project back a week, however the quick thinking allowed us to make up the time and keep construction on schedule.
This project has demonstrated the value that ICONIC’s integrated service offering brings to battery energy storage projects. We are incredibly proud of our role in facilitating innovation in renewable energy.
Windcharger Battery Energy Storage Project
Windcharger Battery Energy Storage Project
PROJECT SNAPSHOT
Project Name | Windcharger Battery Energy Storage Project
Owner |
Client’s Name | TransAlta
Location | Summerview, AB
Date / Project Timeline / Delivery | March 2020 to August 2020
Market Sector | Renewable Power, Battery Energy Storage
BACKGROUND (Pre-Project Commencement)
ICONIC was the electric contractor for this project, which utilized TESLA battery technology and has a nameplate capacity of 10 MW with total storage capacity of 20 MWh. The Project is situated next to the Summerview Wind Farm substation on previ¬ously disturbed lands.
The TESLA Megapack batteries provide various operational strategies to support Alberta’s electrical grid. These applications focus on the delivery of sustainable energy, renewable generation smoothing, system voltage and capacity support, as well as grid frequency regulation.
ACTION (ICONIC’s Scope & Delivery)
This project involved the installation of nine TESLA Megapacks to create a 10 MW / 20 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (referred to as “WindCharger”).
Each group of three Megapack units was connected to the grid through one pad mount transformer. The total three pad mount transformers were connected together in daisy chain and then to Summer¬view II 34.5 KV bus. ICONIC’s full project scope included:
- Construction of road and highway approach
- Site earthworks and perimeter fencing
- Foundations
- Underground collection to the pad mount transformers
- Underground transmission to the substation
- Integration into the existing interconnecting substations
RESULT / SOLUTION
This was a successful and high-profile project for ICONIC. It allowed us to demonstrate our core competencies and value as an integrated power and earthworks partner to TransAlta and TESLA. As a result of our collaboration, ICONIC has signed a Master Services Agreement (MSA) to provide maintenance and support across Canada for TESLA.