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Glenrowan West Solar Farm Substation
July 7, 2021

Balpara was engaged by Yurika to complete a sub-transmission line design package, including design reports and all applicable detailing and drafting, to enable the construction of the 66kV distribution feeder and 33Kv feeder between the Glenrowan West Solar Farm Substation and the Glenrowan Terminal Station. 

 

Project Overview

 

Located in Central North Victoria, the Glenrowan West Solar Farm will convert energy from solar radiation into electrical energy through a series of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules and DC to AC inverters. This is a single axis tracking project, consisting of over 373,000 solar panels that will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of approximately 41,000 local homes and prevent 110,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.


Balpara was sought out for this project due to its extensive electrical engineering, distribution design and substation design experience. Our team was responsible for the creation of a sub-transmission line design package that will enable the construction of both 66kV and 33kV powerlines in accordance with AusNet connection agreement and standards.

 

Project Scope

 

  • Providing double circuit 66kV and x3 circuits of 33kV overhead powerline site survey. 
  • Completing survey design calculations, including aerial earth and aerial ADSS fibre optic cable, to enable the construction of the transmission lines in accordance with Ausnet connection agreement and ESI standards. 
  • Overhead powerline construction drawings produced in AutoCAD according to VESI and or Ausnet standards. 
  • Designing structural cable support for the substations. 
  • Preparation of detailed electrical as-built drawings to AusNet standards. 
  • All design certifications completed to AusNet standards.


Value Add

 

Balpara was recommended for this project due to its long-standing relationship with the relevant utility, and previous successes in delivering on the nearby Winton Solar Farm project. 

 

Relevant Accreditation/Quality Standards

 

  • Balpara has held ISO9001 certification for over six years without non-conformances and attained re-certification to the new AS/NZS 2016 Standard. AusNet accredited surveying, design and drafting. 


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