Portland Wind Energy

Wannon Water is working towards reduction in carbon emission by 40% by 2025 and achieving net zero carbon emission by 2050. Installation of a 800KW wind energy generator (WEG) located at Portland WRP was required as part of this target. The WEG required connection to Powercor 22KV distribution network through an automated circuit recloser (ACR).

Ace Electrical was appointed as head contractor to carryout the ancillary works for the new WEG.

Ace Electrical was involved in the following scope of works:

• Liaison and coordination with Powercor.
• Installation and testing of a Ring Main Unit (RMU) 22 kV substation;
• Supply and installation of 22 kV electrical and fibre-optic cabling;
• Ancillary electrical works to support the SCADA system and Powercor equipment
• Supply and installation of SCADA communications equipment
• Coordinate programming of the WRP SCADA system by a nominated contractor
• Configuration and testing of the HV protection relays.

Testing and commissioning of the HV system