HomeMy WebLinkAboutRE Round V - Nikolski Renewable Energy Wind ProjectNIKOLSKI RENEWABLE ENERGY WIND PROJECT
Prepared by:
Native Village of Nikolski
P.O. Box 105
Nikolski, AK 99638
For:
Renewable Energy Fund Round V
Grant Application
Contact: Tanya Kyle
(907)576-2225
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SECTION 1 —APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, iPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
Umnak Powerl Native Village of Nikolski
Type of Entity: Tribally owned Electric Company Fiscal Year End December 3l".
Tax ID # 92-0094377 Tax Status: _For -profit or x non-profit check one
Mailing Address Physical Address
P.O. Box 105, Nikolski, AK 99630 Village of Nikolski on Umnak Island
Telephone Fax Email
907-576-2225 907-576-2205 nvnikolski@hotmall.com
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT/ GRANTS MANAGER
Name Title
Tanya Kyle
Utility Manager/Tribal Administrator
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 105, Nikolski, AK 99638
Telephone Fax Email
907-576-2225 907-576-2205 nvnikolski@hotmail.com
1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Please check as appropriate. It you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your
application will be rejected
1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box)
An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS
42.05, or
An independent power producer in accordance with 3 AAC 107.695 (a) (1), or
A local government, or
X
A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities);
XYes
1.2.2. Attached to this application is formal approval and endorsement for its project by
or
its board of directors, executive management, or other governing authority. If the
No
applicant is a collaborative grouping, a formal approval from each participant's
governing authority is necessary. (Indicate Yes or No in the box )
XYes
1.2.3. As an applicant, we have administrative and financial management systems and
or
follow procurement standards that comply with the standards set forth in the grant
No
agreement.
XYes
1.2.4. If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the attached
or
grant form. (Any exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with the
No
application.)
XYes
1.2.5 We intend to own and operate any project that may be constructed with grant
or
funds for the benefit of the general public.
No
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SECTION 2 — PROJECT SUMMARY
This is intended to be no more than a 1-2 page overview of your project.
2.1 Project Title — (Provide a 4 to 5 word title for your project)
Type in your answer here and follow same format for rest of the application.
Nikolski Renewable Energy Wind Project
2.2 Project Location —
Include the physical location of your project and name(s) of the community or communities that will
benefit from your project.
Location — latitude and longitude or street address or community / communities served:
Nikolski, Alaska
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put X in boxes as appropriate
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
X
Wind
Biomass or Biofuels
Hydro, including run of river
Transmission of Renewable Energy
Geothermal, including Heat Pumps
Small Natural Gas
X
Heat Recovery from existing sources
Hydrokinetic
Solar Storage of Renewable
Other (Describe)
2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
Reconnaissance
Feasibility
X
Design and Permitting
Construction and Commissioning
Conceptual Design
2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph description of your proposed project.
We propose to complete the integration of the existing 65 kW Vestas V-15 Wind Turbine
Generator (WTG) with our existing diesel generation plant by adding a synchronous condenser,
an additional thermal load to the Waste Heat Recovery System, and re'%isiting the effort to
modify the supervisory controls. We intend for the WTG to be fully operational with the diesel
plant and for the excess energy to maximize reduction of diesel used to provide heat to large
community buildings.
2.5 PROJECT BENEFIT
Briefly discuss the financial and public benefits that will result from this project, (such as reduced fuel
costs, lower energy costs, etc.)
The obvious benefit will be a reduction in the use of imported diesel for heat and electricity.
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Depending upon the future price of diesel we can only assume that we will stabilize the cost to
produce energy and heat.
Importing fossil fuels to Nikolski has become increasingly problematic. The volume of our
purchase is economically miniscule in relation to the distance and logistical difficulties of
delivery to the location. Frequent extreme weather events and Nikolski's shallow bay add to the
reluctance of fuel barge companies to make deliveries to our location.
The Nikolski IRA is working on a partnership with the Nikolski Fisherman's Association to
repair a landing craft and use it to haul our own fuel from Unalaska/Dutch Harbor. We are also
negotiating with a new fuel delivery company, Vitus Marine, which may base one of their two
newly designed fuel barges in Dutch Harbor. The new design is "articulated" to allow for
delivery to "difficult" locations, such as Nikolski's shallow bay. One way or another, we will
get fuel to our community. But the need to minimize the amount of imported fuel is a priority in
our planning process.
The FAA has a critical piece of communications hardware installed in Nikolski. This equipment
provides the only link to air traffic, both domestic and international, between Unalaska/Dutch
Harbor and Adak Island. This equipment requires reliable power. There have been multiple
occasions in the past 5 years in which the tribally -owned tank farm was on the edge of running
completely out of diesel fuel. The back-up generators for the FAA installation would be of no
value under these circumstances.
The FAA equipment needs this wind -diesel system to be successful as much as the community
needs this system for its environmental and economic benefits.
2.6 PROJECT BUDGET OVERVIEW
Briefly discuss the amount of funds needed, the anticipated sources of funds, and the nature and source
of other contributions to the project.
This final phase of the wind -diesel project is expected to cost $381,320. We are requesting
$331,240 from the Renewable Energy Fund Round V Grant. The Nikolski IRA Council and
Umnak Electric will provide $50,080 towards this project in the form of cash and in -kind
support.
Umnak Power utility staff will provide labor support for the installation. The Nikolski IRA will
provide housing for visiting technicians. The IRA personnel will provide transportation
between the wind turbine and the power plant, the use of heavy equipment, and a capable
operator as needed.
Transportation to and from Nikolski via PenAir, with scheduled commercial flights between
Unalaska/Dutch Harbor on Mondays and Thursdays, is tenuous — to say the least. The Nikolski
IRA will charter ACE Air Cargo in a 12 passenger configuration to bring in both personnel and
freight. This will enable workers and equipment to arrive and leave in a more timely and
predictable manner.
2.7 COST AND BENEFIT SUMARY
Include a summary of grant request and your project s total costs and benefits below
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Grant Costs
(Summary of funds requested)
2.7.1 Grant Funds Requested in this application. $ 331,240
2.7.2 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $ 50,080
2.7.3 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 and 2.7.2) $ 381,320
Project Costs & Benefits
(Summary of total project costs including work to date and future cost estimates to got to a fully
operational project)
2.7.4 Total Project Cost (Summary from Cost Worksheet $ 1,348,032
including estimates through construction)
2.7.6 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $ 1,720,500
2.7.6 Other Public Benefit (If you can calculate the benefit in $ 20,000
terms of dollars please provide that number here and
explain how you calculated that number in your application
(Section 5.)
SECTION 3 — PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Describe who will be responsible for managing the project and provide a plan for successfully
completing the project within the scope, schedule and budget proposed in the application.
3.1 Project Manager
Tell us who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include contact information, a
resume and references for the manager(s). If the applicant does not have a project manager
indicate how you intend to solicit project management support. If the applicant expects project
management assistance from AEA or another government entity, state that in this section.
John Lyons at Marsh Creek, LLC will be the Project Manager, with assistance from Connie
Fredenberg as the community liaison and Maggie McKay as grant coordinator. John Lyons was
the Project Manager for installing the wind turbine in Nikolski on July 28, 2007 while working
for TDX Power. The installation went flawlessly, utilizing a tilt -up tower designed by John and
Louis Rigaud at the Halus yard in Oakland, CA. The tilt -up process saved the project probably
more than $100,000 by eliminating the need to import a crane. It was known at the time that the
controls in the diesel plant would not accommodate the wind turbine, but a miracle had provided
funding for the long dreamed -of wind turbine and it was too good to pass up. The Tribe pursued
installing the wind turbine, betting on getting future funding to modify the controls and integrate
the wind turbine. When that funding came in the form of a RE Round I Grant, the conceptual
design by John Lyons for the control modifications and integration phase was changed. John had
left TDX by that time and moved to Marsh Creek, LLC. More than anyone, John understands
what was changed and why there are problems with the system as it stands today.
Connie Fredenberg has been involved with the community of Nikolski since 2003 and began this
wind project in 2004 when the anemometer tower was installed with assistance from the AEA.
She understands the dynamics of the community, the history of this project, and can navigate the
difficult logistics for getting work done in this remote location.
Tanya Kyle has been the Tribal Administrator and the Utility Manager in Nikolski for the past 8
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years. She will coordinate the local assistance and logistics for the project. Tanya was born and
raised in Nikolski, returning home after completing her education at the University of Alaska to
work for the Tribe. Tanya has a wealth of information on how to move people and materials.
All of these people have a long term vested interest in getting this project done - and done right.
3.2 Project Schedule
Include a schedule for the proposed work that will be funded by this grant. (You may include a
chart or table attachment with a summary of dates below.)
Required Milestone
Reimbursable Tasks
Timeline
1
Confirmation that all design and
711/12 to
feasibility requirements are
8/31/12
complete.
Grant agreement in place
Create one -line drawing for wind
system integration; Approval by AEA
Specify and order equipment
Develop systems acceptance
_protocol
2
Completion of bid documents
Partnerships already in place
NA
3
Contractor/vendor selection and
Partnerships/vendors already in
NA
award
place
4
Construction Phases
9/7/12 to
9/30/12
Prepare WTG for operation after
lon eriod of non-use
Install synchronous condenser and
additions/changes to thermal nodes
Revise existing PLC controls stem
Revise existingcontrol logic
5
Integration and Testing
9/7112 to
9/30/12
6
Decommissioning olds stems
NA
NA
7
Final Acceptance, Commissioning
Complete open item list
9/7/12 to
and Start-up
12/31/12
Test system according to test
protocol
System Commissioning
System Acceptance
Deliver system manuals and provide
system on -site training
8
Operations Reporting
Provide PCE Reports and any
2012-2017+
additional information as requested
3.3 Project Milestones
Define key tasks and decision points in your project and a schedule for achieving them. The
Milestones must also be included on your budget worksheet to demonstrate how you propose to
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manage the project cash flow. (See Section 2 of the RFA or the Budget Form.)
Milestones are included in the schedule above. Completion and timing for Milestone 1 is critical
to the timing of the remaining work. From past experience we are aware that a well -laid plan
must be in place PRIOR to doing on -site work in Nikolski. Although we are anxious to get our
wind turbine operational, we are willing to delay on -site work until every piece of the
engineering has been reviewed and approved. Following that step, we anticipate the construction
phase to go smoothly and can be sure the wind will blow during September and October -
providing ample opportunities to test the equipment in a variety of wind regimes.
We are optimistic that one 3 week site visit can accomplish the construction, integration and
testing, acceptance, start-up and commissioning. Our schedule reflects that optimism, but our
budget includes the possibility of two site visits — the second one to address any problems that
may arise following system start-up.
3.4 Project Resources
Describe the personnel, contractors, equipment, and services you will use to accomplish the
project. Include any partnerships or commitments with other entities you have or anticipate will
be needed to complete your project. Describe any existing contracts and the selection process
you may use for major equipment purchases or contracts. Include brief resumes and references
for known, key personnel, contractors, and suppliers as an attachment to your application.
Nikolski IRA Council/Umnak Power has a contract in place with Marsh Creek LLC to provide
O&M assistance for both our diesel plant and WTG. We also have an MOU in place to work
with Marsh Creek on this project to complete the integration of our WTG.
John Lyons will be the lead engineer on this integration project. He plans to subcontract with
Controlled Power, Inc. (CPI) to upgrade the controls they designed and installed at the Nikolski
diesel plant. The existing wind -diesel controls were installed by Steve Anderson of CPI during a
Renewable Energy Round I project in conjunction with TDX Power. These existing controls
have not produced a reliable hybrid system. In fact, we are unable to utilize the WTG at all with
the current control system.
Resumes for John Lyons and Steve Anderson are included as an attachment to this application.
3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
As previously noted, Marsh Creek LLC has a maintenance contract in place with Umnak
Electric. Diesel technician John Haase is in regular contact with the power plant operators.
Marsh Creek receives a copy of the power plant log weekly and Connie Fredenberg
communicates with the power plant crew and utility manager via telephone and e-mail at least
once a week. We expect this existing relationship to work well with the proposed project.
Marsh Creek will produce monthly reports which will be reviewed by personnel at Umnak
Power and then compiled by Maggie McKay for the required quarterly AEA reports.
3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
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Transportation difficulties to and from Nikolski are legendary. The bi-weekly schedule for
commercial flights is bi-monthly, at most, in reality. Boats are available for hire as an alternative
transportation method between Unalaska/Dutch Harbor and Umnak Island, but these, too, are
subject to weather delays. In an effort to expedite this project the Nikolski IRA prefers to charter
ACE Air Cargo to fly direct to and from Anchorage. Their plane can be configured to carry up
to 12 passengers and their freight, thus eliminating the tragedy of arriving to the destination
without some or all of the luggage, parts, and/or tools. The ACE plane can navigate and land in
far more weather conditions than the Grumman Goose which presently services the commercial
route. Although ACE charters are expensive, it is far more cost effective than having a crew
stuck in Dutch Harbor or in Nikolski for several unaccounted for days while waiting for the lone
commercial airline to make the flight.
Finding yourself in Nikolski and in need of a special tool or part can be a heart stopping event.
There are NO parts stores on island and waiting for an order to arrive from Dutch Harbor can
take days to weeks. All tools and equipment necessary for this project will be carefully gathered
in the Marsh Creek shop and reviewed multiple times to make certain that everything necessary
for the trip is included — with some spares for safety sake.
Problems could arise following system start-up that might require additional fine-tuning of the
system controls. The proposed budget can account for a second ACE charter to bring back the
necessary technicians to address this possibility. In the event a second trip is not necessary, the
Native Village of Nikolski will contribute this amount to the acquisition of equipment.
SECTION 4 -- PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TASKS
• Tell us what the project is and how you will meet the requirements outlined in Section 2 of
the RFA
• The level of information will vary according to phase(s) of the project you propose to
undertake with grant funds.
• If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project provide a
plan and grant budget form for completion of each phase.
• If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for
an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases
are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted
4.1 Proposed Energy Resource
Describe the potential extentlamount of the energy resource that is available.
Discuss the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource vs. other alternatives that may be
available for the market to be served by your project.
Nikolski has a Class 7 wind resource. Although winds in the Aleutians can be devastating to
equipment, the site was carefully chosen to shelter the wind turbine from the worst of the
Northwesterly winds. Attesting to this fact the met tower, installed in 2004, is still standing next
to the wind turbine. Met towers in other locations in rural Alaska have survived less than one
year.
The wind resource report completed by the AEA is included as an attachment with this
application.
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Geothermal energy could have been exploited for our community as the Visavidov volcano is just
7 miles from Nikolski. But the cost to develop a geothermal project in this remote site for such a
small load is cost prohibitive at this time.
There is a small creek which passes directly through the village. Although the creek never
freezes and could probably support a small run -of -the -river hydro project, the creek boasts a
significant red and silver salmon run that provides ample food for the community. No one in the
village would support doing anything that might jeopardize this fish run.
Diesel is what has powered the community since electricity first came to Nikolski. Although
Delta Western delivered fuel annually for many years, of late they have declared the site too
remote and too small to warrant their services. Diesel now must be flown in or boated in by the
barrel. This is cost prohibitive at today's prices. As the price of fossil fuels rises on the world
market, it rises exponentially in remote locations as it takes a significant amount of fuel to deliver
the purchased fuel. Although it will be required as a back-up for years to come, diesel is not the
prime fuel of choice for the future in this location.
4.2 Existing Energy System
4.2.1 Basic configuration of Existing Energy System
Briefly discuss the basic configuration of the existing energy system. Include information about
the number, size, age, efficiency, and type of generation.
In May of 2006 the AEA commissioned a new diesel power plant in Nikolski. The power plant
consists of one 37 kW and two 71 kW John Deere gensets. Automated controls were installed,
which experienced problems from the beginning. After several years of pointing fingers over
who or what was to blame for all the problems, Steve Anderson from Controlled Power was able
to repair the original controls while on island to install the new controls for the wind project in
late 2009. It appears that the Nikolski controls were the first of their kind. Steve admitted that
there were bugs in the design which were worked out in subsequent installations, but that no one
ever came back to reconfigure the Nikolski controls until Steve arrived to install the wind
controls. Although the diesel plant now runs better than ever, we believe the fuel efficiency of
the diesel plant could be better than the current average of 10.35 kWh generated/gallon of diesel,
but we rarely are able to run on the smallest generator as our average load is now just above what
the 37 kW genset can accommodate, but less than what the 71 kW gensets should cover.
On July 28, 2007 a 65 kW refurbished Vestas V 15 wind turbine generator was installed by TDX
Power in Nikolski, just 100' from the met tower site. The wind turbine was not connected to the
grid at that time due to lack of a control panel for it in the diesel plant.
In July of 2009 TDX Power began a project funded by RE Round I to install controls to integrate
the wind turbine into the grid and regulate two thermal nodes intended to run off the excess
electricity from the wind turbine generator. One Steffes boiler is installed at the Ugludax Lodge
and another in the basement of the school building. Although no longer used as a school, the
building now houses the clinic and a tribally -owned store. A jacket water waste heat recovery
system was included in the project that now provides all the heating needs of the Community
Center next to the power plant.
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4.2.2 Existing Energy Resources Used
Briefly discuss your understanding of the existing energy resources. Include a brief discussion of
any impact the project may have on existing energy infrastructure and resources.
There are four households that currently use wood stoves to supplement their use of diesel for
heat. A limited supply of driftwood exists on the island for those energetic enough to travel the
distance to collect and then buck up the wood. For the most part, though, heat is produced by
diesel fuel. There have been multiple times over the past several years when diesel fuel for both
heat and power had to be rationed due to low supplies and delayed deliveries.
During the Round I project, TDX Power installed Steffes boilers in the Ugludax Lodge and
School. The boilers were intended to operate off of excess electricity from the wind turbine and
supplement the existing diesel -fired boilers. Unfortunately, the controls that came already
installed on the boilers operate in increments too large to integrate smoothly with the diesel plant.
As excess electricity signals the boilers to come on, the surge in the load at the diesel plant causes
the system to shut down as the diesels can't react fast enough. Correcting this error will allow the
wind -diesel integration to successfully operate at a medium penetration level.
A new tank farm was commissioned by the AEA in 2004. Although the community has ample
storage and paid for their fuel in time for a spring delivery, in 2005, 2006, and 2007 the fuel barge
failed to show until supplies were either dangerously low or being replenished with emergency
barrels on planes and boats. As of the spring of 2011 Delta Western made it clear that they will
NOT be sending a fuel barge to Nikolski ever again. The cost to deliver isn't worth it to the
company for such a small order.
The Tribe is negotiating with APICDA to repair a landing craft owned by the Nikolski
Fisherman's Association. For a variety of reasons the craft has been left to languish for several
years. With younger and more proactive leadership, the island organizations are ready to work in
partnership to attend to our own fuel needs if necessary. We are also actively seeking a fuel
delivery service that can make deliveries to our location. One way or another, we will get fuel for
our community.
Displacing diesel fuel in this location is critical to the comfort and safety of the modern village.
The ample wind resource and successful siting of the wind turbine and the growing capacity of
our local workforce make completing, operating, and maintaining this project not only possible
but probable.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
Although the community population is small and does not currently have an active school, the
population has stabilized and continues to attract potential residents. It is not out of the realm of
possibility for the population of the community to make a turnaround. The ample supply of fresh
wild food and the success of a greenhouse project started in 2008 to provide fresh produce nearly
year round is very attractive to a growing number of people.
In 2010 the FAA commissioned a communications installation on the island that is critical for
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both domestic and international air traffic. Previously there was a "hiaclk hole'' fn `
communications that stretched from Unalaska/Dutch Harbor to Adak Island. This was
problematic, so FAA chose Nikolski for the site of this installation. The equipment requires a
reliable power source. Although equipped with a back-up generator, without a stable fuel supply
and manpower to monitor the generator, this back-up system is not reliable. The FAA is in full
support of State funding for the completion of this project.
4.3 Proposed System
Include information necessary to describe the system you are intending to develop and address
potential system design, land ownership, permits, and environmental issues_
4.3.1 System Design
Provide the following information for the proposed renewable energy system:
• A description of renewable energy technology specific to project location
• Optimum installed capacity
• Anticipated capacity factor
• Anticipated annual generation
• Anticipated barriers
• Basic integration concept
• Delivery methods
* A 65 kW refurbished Vestas V15 wind turbine generator
• Installed capacity of 179 kW from diesel generators and 65 kW from wind energy.
• Capacity factor of the wind turbine in this wind regime is 36% at 89% availability.
• Anticipated annual generation from the WTG is 262,000 kWh.
• Noted below are the deficiencies outlined in the final report by TDX Power on the
integration efforts made with funding from the Renewable Energy Fund Round I. These
are the barriers this project intends to overcome.
Control System
Power level signals inside the controller have a significant time delay: on the order of
3 to 5 seconds.
y Controller response to vary the electrical heat to balance wind turbine output is too
slow.
o Reverse power flow in powerhouse is worst -case example, which has occurred
numerous times.
r Controller code does not provide sufficient system stability in turbulent wind
environments.
v Diesel dispatch code (switching from one genset to the other) has suspect set -points
and control algorithm for a wind -diesel configuration.
Wind Turbine interface link to Control System.
v Control code cannot automatically command the wind turbine to run or stop; only the
wind turbine Web user interface in the powerhouse can do that.
y Control code cannot reset faults registered at the wind turbine.
v Wind turbine has experienced over speed trips while operating. This condition needs
to be investigated to determine cause
o Extreme High power events
o Sensor fault
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o Interaction or instability with grid frequency
With this funding, Marsh Creek LLC and Controlled Power, Inc. plan to correct the
problems with the system described above. Following is a narrative of the planned
corrections.
Precise system frequency regulation will be achieved by controlling the secondary loads of the
electric boiler to be located at the power plant and electric thermal receptors located at the lodge
and school. The plant SLC incorporates many discrete load steps relying on fast switching solid
state relays. The secondary Load Controllers precisely regulate the power flow to an electric
boiler by rapidly switching an array of solid state relays. The fast response of the controller makes
it capable of being the sole frequency control of the wind -diesel system. When operated in
parallel with diesel generators, the secondary load controller dynamically responds to frequency
transients caused by wind power and/or load fluctuations, thereby minimizing load fluctuations
seen by the diesels and assisting them in their frequency regulation task.
The Vestas V 17 turbine is an asynchronous machine requiring continuous variable source/sink of
reactive power. The synchronous condenser performs several key functions in a wind -diesel
hybrid power system. A synchronous condenser (sometimes called synchronous compensator) is
a synchronous generator that is not attached to a prime mover. The synchronous condenser is
brought to synchronous speed by a small electric motor attached to the synchronous machine
input shaft via a magnetic clutch arrangement. When required the motor couples to the
synchronous condenser then is accelerated to synchronous speed by means of a variable
frequency drive (VFD) to minimize power quality disturbance typically caused by motor inrush
currents with direct across the line starting. Once the synchronous condenser is on-line, the
electric motor is de -energized then spins freely to stop/stand-by mode.
The synchronous condenser field current is controlled by a voltage regulator as needed to
control the system voltage or to furnish/absorb a specified amount of reactive power. Increasing
the device's field excitation increases its reactive power (WAR) output. The synchronous
condenser is thus a continuous variable source/sink of reactive power.
When the synchronous condenser is running in parallel with one or more diesel generators, it
shares the reactive power load with the diesel generator(s), which improves the system voltage
regulation and allows for the net load to be met with a smaller genset than would otherwise be
required. Also, the inertia of the rotating machine resists rapid changes in speed and thereby
assists the diesel generator(s) with frequency regulation. This improved voltage and frequency
regulation and counteracts the destabilizing influence of the wind turbines, which can be
significant in gusty winds, when wind power fluctuations can be rapid and large. The
synchronous condenser provides all of the reactive power —VAR load in a wind only mode.
4.3.2 Land Ownership
Identify potential land ownership issues, including whether site owners have agreed to the
project or how you intend to approach land ownership and access issues.
All major equipment is currently in place and there are no land ownership issues.
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4.3.3 Permits
Provide the following information as it may relate to permitting and how you intend to address
outstanding permit issues.
• List of applicable permits
• Anticipated permitting timeline
• Identify and discussion of potential barriers
All equipment is currently in place and there are no further permitting issues with this project.
4.3.4 Environmental
Address whether the following environmental and land use issues apply, and if so how they will
be addressed:
• Threatened or Endangered species
• Habitat issues
• Wetlands and other protected areas
• Archaeological and historical resources
• Land development constraints
• Telecommunications interference
• Aviation considerations
• Visual, aesthetics impacts
• Identify and discuss other potential barriers
All equipment is currently in place and there are no further environmental issues with this project.
4.4 Proposed New System Costs and Projected Revenues
(Total Estimated Costs and Projected Revenues)
The level of cost information provided will vary according to the phase of funding requested and
any previous work the applicant may have done on the project. Applicants must reference the
source of their cost data. For example: Applicants Records or Analysis, Industry Standards,
Consultant or Manufacturer's estimates.
4.4.1 Project Development Cost
Provide detailed project cost information based on your current knowledge and understanding of
the project. Cost information should include the following:
• Total anticipated project cost, and cost for this phase
• Requested grant funding
• Applicant matching funds — loans, capital contributions, in -kind
• Identification of other funding sources
• Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system
• Projected development cost of ro osed renewable energy system
• The anticipated total project cost for this final phase is $ 381,320 per consultants estimate.
• This request is for $ 331,240.
• In -kind contributions for air transportation, local labor, heavy equipment usage and
operation, local transportation, local lodging, and local coordination total $ 50,080.
• The AEA has set aside $10,000 for in -kind engineering assistance for the supervisory and
thermal control modifications to be used in this nroiect.
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Capital cost of this phase is $200,000; for the completed project the capital costs will be
$700,000.
Development cost for this phase is $381,320; for the completed project the development
costs will reach $1,348,932. There has been what appear to be research costs incurred by
this project. The community has already contributed $283,707, and with this final phase
that contribution will increase to $333,787. We trust that our investment in this system
will not only help our community, but will help with other wind -diesel projects in rural
Alaska.
4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintenance Costs
Include anticipated O&M costs for new facilities constructed and how these would be funded by
the applicant.
(Note: Operational costs are not eligible for grant funds however grantees are required to meet
ongoing reporting requirements for the purpose of reporting impacts of projects on the
communities they serve.)
We do not anticipate that the costs to maintain the wind -diesel system will be much over and
above the cost of maintaining the diesel plant. Typically O&M costs run around $15,000/year. In
2010 there were some major repairs to the diesel plant which drove up the O&M costs to nearly
$48,000 for parts and technicians along with their transportation.
There are three (3) diesel plant operators in Nikolski who were trained by a Halus technician (the
company that re -manufactured the WTG) to safely climb the tower and do routine maintenance
on the WTG. All of these operators had a refresher course in 2011 from John Haase of Marsh
Creek LLC. Marsh Creek is now the service provider for utility maintenance in Nikolski.
The Nikolski IRA has funds to cover these routine costs. In addition to income from the electric
utility, the Tribe owns a share of Gold Cache Bingo. This operation brings outside money into
the community and is available for larger power plant issues.
The $1,000 plus that Umnak Power will get from their Renewable Energy Credits contract with
Native Energy for the life of the project will go into a reserve fund to help pay for larger
repairs/replacement parts that may be needed in the future.
4.4.3 Power Purchase/Sale
The power purchase/sale information should include the following:
• Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s)
• Potential power purchase/sales price - at a minimum indicate a price range
• Proposed rate of return from rant -funded project
Customers for the electrical power will be the residents of Nikolski and all community
and commercial structures on the island. Customers for the electric thermal will be the
Ugludax Lodge, the old school building (still owned by the School District but leased at a
nominal fee to the Tribe for a clinic and store), and the Community Center.
The current residential electrical rate in Nikolski is $ 0.60/kWh. We anticipate the rates to
stabilize at this price. A price will be determined as part of this grant for the sale of
electric used specifically for thermal.
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�ALASKA
Or ENERGYAUTHORITY
Renewable Energy Fund
Grant Application Round 5
4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered
in evaluating the project.
Download the form, complete it, and submit it as an attachment. Document any conditions or
sources your numbers are based on here.
The numbers reflected in the Cost Worksheet were obtained from the Wind Resource Report, the
Umnak Electric Fuel Report and 2010 Annual Report to the RCA, actual numbers from previous
work on this project, and contractor's estimates.
SECTION 5— PROJECT BENEFIT
Explain the economic and public benefits of your project. include direct cost savings,
and how the people of Alaska will benefit from the project.
The benefits information should Include the following-
• Potential annual fuel displacement (gal and $) over the lifetime of the evaluated
renewable energy project
• Anticipated annual revenue (based on i e a Proposed Power Purchase Agreement price,
RCA tariff, or cost based rate)
• Potential additional annual incentives (i.e tax credits)
• Potential additional annual revenue streams (i a green tag sales or other renewable
energy subsidies or programs that might be available)
• Discuss the non -economic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project
Although the WTG is already 4 years in place, it has only run a total of one month. The life
expectancy of a refurbished WTG is 20 years. We expect this turbine to still have nearly 20 years
of its life still remaining. If it displaces 15,500 gallons of diesel annually in the form of
electricity and heat (which we consider a conservative estimate based on the one month the WTG
did run), that would equal $86,025 per year at 2011 estimated cost per gallon of diesel. Over a 20
year period that amounts to $1,720,500. In reality, we expect the price of diesel to rise
considerably over the next 20 years, making this an excellent investment for the future.
If, as expected, the WTG produces 262,000 kWh annually the utility will sell that power at
$.60/kWh as electricity. It is difficult to estimate the exact number of kWhs that will go to heat,
but we can assume that the price for those kWh will be valued less than rate for power.
There are no tax credits available to the Nikolski IRA or Umnak Power for this project.
Umnak Power has a sales contract with Native Energy for the kWh produced annually by their
Wind Turbine. We anticipate a minimum of $1,000/year from this once the WTG is operating.
The non -economic benefits match the economic benefits of this project. After many years of
successfully delivering fuel to Nikolski, for the past 5 years Delta Western has experienced many
difficulties. So much so that as of this year they have officially declared they will never come
back. Whether this decision is truly based on logistic concerns or economic concerns makes no
difference to the community of Nikolski. The end result is that Nikolski suffers from not having
fuel barge deliveries. They currently have to either fly or contract with a fishing boat to deliver
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barrels of fuel. Decreasing the number of non -conventional deliveries and oil barrels in the
community is of great benefit. And decreasing the fear of NOT having enough diesel to power
the village and heat homes is priceless.
SECTION 6— SUSTAINABILITY
Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable
Include at a minimum
• Proposed business structure(s) and concepts that may be considered
• How you propose to finance the maintenance and operations for the life of the project
• Identification of operational issues that could arise
• A description of operational casts including on -going support for any back-up or existing
systems that may be require to continue operation
• Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits
The hybrid power plant will be operated by the same staff that now operates the diesel plant.
Three of these six operators have been trained to safely climb the tower and perform routine
maintenance on the WTG. Marsh Creek LLC has a maintenance contract in place to assist with
problems too difficult for local operators to handle alone and to perform an annual site visit.
The maintenance and operations of the project will be paid for by collections from the sale of
electricity for power and heat. A savings account will be established with the income from
Renewable Energy Credits. The IRA owns a share of Gold Cache Bingo in Anchorage. This
investment provides steady income from outside the community and can be used to cover any
unusual or large repairs that become necessary.
We are very comfortable that the six members of our Village Department of Energy can handle all
routine maintenance issues. Our staff is developing capacity from on -site training through first
TDX Power personnel and now through Marsh Creek LLC personnel. We have weekly contact
with Marsh Creek personnel and have successfully made rather complicated repairs with expert
telephonic instruction — eliminating the need for a costly site visit. Our crew is ready and willing
to take on the responsibility of tending to our WTG, but will not hesitate to call for assistance from
Marsh Creek, LLC should the need arise.
As noted on the Cost/Benefit Worksheet, our current O&M costs have averaged less than $20,000
annually, except for 2010. That was an unusual year due to several diesel plant issues which
required site visits. We don't foresee significant costs over and above the traditional costs.
Umnak Power is very committed to reporting our savings and benefits. We are compliant with all
PCE reporting requirements and do not see this additional reporting as burdensome.
SECTION 7 — READINESS & COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER GRANTS
Discuss what you have done to prepare for this award and how quickly you intend to proceed
with work once your grant is approved
Tell us what you may have already accomplished on the project to date and identify other grants
that may have been previously awarded for this project and the degree you have been able to
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meet the requirements of previous grants.
Umnak Power and the Nikolski IRA Council have worked diligently on this project since 2004.
With assistance from the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, the Alaska Energy Authority,
USDOE Tribal Energy Program, the Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development
Association., and USDA/RUS we have:
• Completed a wind resource study
• Installed a refurbished 65 kW Vestas V-15 wind turbine
• Installed two (2) Steffes boilers as thermal nodes to handle excess electricity from the
WTG.
0 Modified the controls of the newly commissioned diesel plant in an attempt to integrate
energy from the WTG and dispatch it to the thermal nodes
O Installed a waste heat recovery system to capture jacket water heat from the diesel
generators and deliver it to the nearby community center
Umnak Power has remained PCE compliant and has trained six (6) community members to
operate and maintain the diesel plant and three (3) community members to safely climb and
service the wind turbine.
We have successfully closed out two grants on this project, but have yet to successfully integrate
the WTG and thermal nodes into the diesel plant controls. This is not for lack of community
support and involvement.
SECTION 8— LOCAL SUPORT
Discuss what local support or possible opposition there may be regarding your project Include
letters of support from the community that would benefit from this project
There is no opposition to this project — only support from the local community and regional
support groups.
Attached are letters of
SECTION 9 — GRANT BUDGET
Tell us how much you want in grant funds Include any investments to date and funding sources,
how much is being requested in grant funds, and additional investments you will make as an
applicant
Include an estimate of budget costs by milestones using the form — GrantBudget5. doc
Provide a narrative summary regarding funding sources and your financial commitment to the
project.
We request $331,240 from the Renewable Energy Fund Round V to combine with an investment
of $50,080 from our community. Our contribution will be in the form of cash for two ACE Air
Cargo charters (estimated value by 2012 of $14,000 each) and a $10,000 cash contribution
towards equipment; in -kind labor, in -kind use of heavy equipment and lodging for visiting
technicians estimated to equal a value of $12,080.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
APPLICANT:
Tanya Kyle
Native Village of Nikolski/Umnak Power
P.O. Box 105
Nikolski, AK 99638
Phone: 907-576-2225
Fax: 907-576-2205
e-mail: nvnikolski@hotmaii.com
PROJECT MANAGER:
John Lyons
Marsh Creek LLC
2000 East 881" Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone: 907-258-0050
Fax: 907-279-5710
e-mail: iohn.lvons_@marshcreekllc.com
Both Connie Fredenberg and Maggie McKay can be reached at the above contact information.
e-mail: connie.fredenberg@marshcr eklic.com
e-mail: maggie.mckay@marshcreekllc.com
CONSULTANT AND SUPPLIER:
Steve Anderson
Controlled Power, Inc.
17907 Bothell Everett Hwy #102
Bothell, WA 98012-6391
Phone: 425-485-1778
Fax: 425-485-0658
e-mail: sanderson@controlledpowerinc.com
Whether planning or permitting,
engineering or construction, we have the right
people for the Job.
From site preparation to complete system con-
struction —whatever the job, we'll get it done
on schedule and within budget
FIN
We offer small and large-scale professional
construction management and program
management
We specialize in energy systems, to inctude
emergency generators, turbines, and
compressors; design, installation and O&M.
Pride in Everything We Do...
Company Profile
Marsh Creek, LLC (Marsh Creek), is a Small Business Administration certified
8(a) Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) company jointly owned by Kaktovik In-
upiat Corporation and SolstenXP Inc. Our company began as Marsh Creek
Government Services in January 2004. In June 2005, we became Marsh
Creek, LLC with permanent operations in Anchorage, Alaska; Heber City
Utah; Roseville, California; Honolulu, Hawaii, and McLean, Virginia. We also
maintain project offices in Deadhorse and Kaktovik, Alaska.
Marsh Creek currently employs 133 people full time and 40 to 60 additional
project -specific hires to address seasonal workloads and meet client sched-
ules. Our in-house workforce includes a wide range of craft laborers, special-
ized technicians, construction personnel, and scientific and engineering profes-
sionals.
Marsh Creek is a licensed general contractor and a licensed electrical contrac-
tor providing a wide range of client -focused services under four primary busi-
ness lines— Energy Systems, Civil Construction, Environmental Construction,
and Telecommunications.
Commitment to Quality and Safety
Marsh Creek is committed to establishing long-term working relationships by
providing high quality services, safely, on schedule, and within budget. This
commitment starts at the top of our corporate management structure and ex-
tends throughout our entire workforce.
To support our quality and safety programs, Marsh Creek maintains corporate -
level Quality Control and Health and Safety plans. These living plans are re-
viewed and updated frequently to meet changing regulations and additional
business lines. While these programs provide the required guidelines for meet-
ing quality expectations and safety compliance, our quality and safety cultures
are driven by the pride our employees take in meeting our client's needs and
in keeping each other safe.
Company Contacts
Mick McKay l Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Ealy I Chief Operating Officer
mick.mckay@marshereeklic.com ion.ealy@marshcreeklic.com
John Cameron l Energy Systems Bryan Lund I Environmental
john-cameron@marshereeklic.com bryan.lund@marshereekllc.com
Doug Koprowski I Chief Financial Officer Rob Jacobsen I VP Science & Technology
doug.koprowskl@marshcreekile.eom rob.jacobsen@marshcreeklic.com
Marsh Creek, LLC
2000 East 88th Avenue I Anchorage, Alaska 99507
Phone (907) 258-0050 1 Fax (907) 279-5710
www.marshcreekllc.com
MARSHCREEK
Project Awards
and Client Testimonials
Thank you for your success with the twogenerator
projects you accomplished f or us recently. Both the
Bartlett and Hanshew Middle School Generator
projects went well. Even though they were ex-
tremely complicated projects, they were done with
professionalism and a high quality of workmanship
Jan Anderson
Contracting Coordinator
Anchorage School District
On behalf of the Bureau of Land Management
team, I would like to thank you and your crew at
Marsh Creek for thepro fessionalrsm and "can -do-'
attitude that you brought to the j.W Dalton pro
lcct Your e f forts to keep this emergency action
project on schedule andget the job done right have
resulted in the project receiving the 2006 Depart-
ment of Interior's Environmental Achievement
Award. In addition, the diligent and innovative
of f orts In, Marsh Cme% to look at eff rcient alterma -
Lives to manage and execute this project resulted in
an overallproject iavings of approximately 2 mil-
lion dollars concerning the transport and disposal
of the teservepit dulling mud Thane you fora lob
well done
Wayne Svejnoha
Contracting Officer's
Technical Representative
Bureau of Land Management
Yourefforts,and more iniportonttv,yourpafortrr
ance over the course of the project have turned a lot
of heads at the Air Force.. Your identification of
the backhaul barge space on your Chevron project
saved the Air Force Hundreds of thousands of
dollars
Energy Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Wind Turbine Systems
■ Engineered Power
• Hybrid Power Generation Systems
Arctic Power Modules
• Parts, Sales and Service
• AC and DC Power Systems
• Remote Unmanned Power Systems
• Power Plant Upgrades and 0&M
• Waste Heat Recovery
• Compressor System Development
and Implementation
• Compressor and Driver Selection
• Re -rating of Existing Compressors
• Controls Upgrades
• Emissions Upgrades
• Relocation of Equipment
• Inlet Cooling Systems
• Intake and Exhaust Systems
• Power Generation and Compressor
Skid Refurbishment
Environmental & Construction
Services
• Planning and Permitting
• Compliance Monitoring
• Debris Cleanup, Recycling, and
Disposal
• Oil and Gas Reserve Pit Closures
• Hazardous Materials Removals
• Fuel Storage Tank Removals
• Contaminated Soil Removal, Trans-
portation and Disposal
4L Groundwater and Soil Remediation
■ Site Restoration and Revegetation
• New Construction and Remodel
• Steel and Wood Frame Buildings
• Mechanical Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Construction Management
• Submittal Review
Telecommunications
• Site Acquisition
• New Self -Supported Tower Builds
• New Monopole Builds
• New Rooftop Builds
• Co -Locations for Towers, Mono-
poles and Rooftops
• Civil Work and Foundations
• Tower and Antennae Systems In-
stallation and Maintenance
• Site Upgrades and Improvements
Other Services
• Program Management
• Health, Safety, and Environment
Program Development and Imple-
mentation
• Quality Assurance and Quality Con-
trol Program Development and Im-
plementation
• Tower and Antennae Systems In-
stallation and Maintenance
■ Oil and Gas Exploration Well Plug
and Abandonment
• Mobilization/Demobilization Support
via Road, Cat -Train, Barge, and Air
• Ice Road Construction/Maintenance
• Camp Facilities and Operations
• EMT Ills/Physician Assistants and
Remote Clinic Services
• Remote Fueling
Marsh Creek Clients
Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment I Alaska Energy Authority j
Alaska DigiTel l Alaska Village Electric Cooperative j Bechtel Corporation l BEM Sys-
tems, Inc. j BP Exploration I Bureau of Land Management J Chaluka Corporation I
David Longtin ChevronTexaco I Defense Energy Support Center l ExxonMobil l Federal Aviation Ad -
Remedial Project Manager ministration I Geophysical Institute UAF I Hoefler Consulting Group l MACTEC I Mara.
U.S Air Force 611 CES thon Oil Company l Savant Resources I Shell Oil Company l SKW Eskimos, Inc. l TDX
l U.S. Air Force 3rd Wing Contracting Squadron I U.S. Air Force 611 Civil Engineering
Squadron I U.S. Army I U.S. Coast Guard I U.S. Army Corps of Engineers I U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service I Unavco
MARS CREEK
Generator replacements, various locations, Alaska
Parsons selected Marsh Creek to provide stand-by engine generator replacements
at FAA navigational aid facilities in Ambler, Emrnonak, and Level Island, Alaska.
Services included removing generators, skid -mounted fuel tanks, fuel piping,
switches, intake hoods and engine exhaust systems; installing new generators and
exhaust systems, intake hoods/recirculation dampers and modulating temperature
controls, utility power panels and control panels, and fuel tanks and fuel piping sys-
tems. Testing and commissioning of the generators was coordinated by Marsh
Creek. Services also included general building rehabilitation such as updating light-
ing, outlets, switches and associated conduit and conductors as well as painting
interior walls, ceilings and floors in the generator rooms.
ENI Intrinsic safe pre -heat control assembly
The Pre -beat control assembly pictured is one of three units installed on a new drill-
ing pad located on the North Slope of Alaska. This assembly was designed with
durability and ease of use for the operators on site. The NEMA 4x stainless steel
enclosure is accompanied by a rated stainless steel window which affords viewing
during cold and harsh weather but also enables certified operators contact with
controls and temperature related devices for day-to-day operations. The three as-
semblies required insulation and internally controlled heating to maintain operability
during harsh winter conditions.
Kokhanok Hybrid Wind Turbine Integration Project
In October 2010, Marsh Creek, LLC completed a $1.94M high -penetration wind -
diesel system with coincident thermal energy generation; the first of its kind in
Alaska. Two V-17 reconditioned Vestas rated at 90kW with a synchronous con-
denser, grid -forming inverter, and 200 kVA battery bank included remote operations
and control. The wind turbines store excess energy and create thermal energy for
immediate use through hot water storage and distribution for facilities. This unique
hybrid system went and stayed completely off -grid, and will potentially offset the tra-
ditional diesel power plant's production by 51%, which could save the village over
$110,000 in fuel costs annually. Marsh Creek continues to support off -grid hybrid
energy such as solar, wind, diesel, and generator combined powered sites. This pro-
ject was distinguished as the most innovative project at the 2011International Wind
Diesel Workshop in March of 2011.
HAARP Facility Operation and Maintenance, Gakona, Alaska
Marsh Creek is operating and maintaining the High -Frequency Active Auroral Re-
search Program facility near Gakona, Alaska. The HAARP facility's mission is to
conduct radio science and ionospheric research to support the Department of De-
fense and the university research communities objectives in such areas as space
weather, plasma physics, communications and surveillance. The HAARP facility con-
sists of a 3.6 MW 12x15 HF phased array, together with the associated control and
diagnostics instrumentation, as well as an operations center containing offices, a con-
trol room, workshops, and a 16 MVA power plant. Marsh Creek's RF engineers
maintain the transmitters, antenna, RF power electronics, control systems and diag-
nostic instruments, while their physicists operate the array to conduct the experimen-
tal program. Our ongoing O&M includes maintaining the facilities buildings, water
and sewer systems, HVAC system, power plant, and computer hardware and soft-
ware.
MAR..;�u,C,.LLK
CH2MHIII Galena Bioreactor, Alaska
Marsh Creek was selected by CH2M-HIII to support its AFCEE environmental reme-
diation contract for ongoing subsurface remediation at former Galena Air Force Sta-
tion. This project included construction of a bioreactor to improve the remediation
of groundwater contaminated by organic solvents and petroleum products. Marsh
Creek provided heavy equipment and field personnel to place a mixture of biologi-
cally enhanced material, construct an infiltration system, and build an engineered
soil cap.
Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Commercial Advisor Agreement Program
For the past three years Marsh Creek has been contracted by Rolls-Royce Energy
Systems Inc. to act as their Commercial Advisor for Alaska. In this role, Marsh
Creek maintains close business relationships with customers purchasing turbines
and compressors. This includes power generation and gas compressor systems
with Rolls-Royce equipment. In addition, as an advisor we arrange meetings, es-
tablish new lines of sales and service, promote Rolls-Royce products, and as re-
quested, provide assistance with customs clearance, transportation, accommoda-
tions, hiring of labor, appointment of subcontractors and local procurement. Marsh
Creek is actively engaged in the upgrade of existing Rolls-Royce equipment includ-
ing installation and service support of BP Exploration Alaska's power generation
units on the North Slope of Alaska.
Alaska Energy Authority Power Services Contract, Various Locations, Alaska
Marsh Creek has been providing power generation services to the Alaska Energy
Authority for the past four years under multiple service agreements. Recently,
Marsh Creek was awared a five year term contract for power generation systems
design and construction services. Work to date has included designing, fabricating,
installing, operating and maintaining 36 John Deere prime power generator sys-
tems in 12 rural Alaska communities. The systems meet the latest U.S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency Tier 3 emission standards for non -road diesel engines
and the current National Electric Code. The generator systems range in size from
30 kilowatts (kW) to 370 kW. Marsh Creek has united with the Alaska Energy Au-
thority to provide extensive hydro and wind power options throughout Alaska, and
we are their preferred field service provider. Our active CM/GC Term Agreement
with AEA allows us to facilitate rapid response for emergencies, and we are un-
matched in providing the most qualified people and experience with power genera-
tion systems.
BP Central Gas Facility General Control Panel Upgrade
Under a competitive bidding process, Marsh Creek was selected by BP Exploration
Alaska, Inc. (BPXA) to provide detail design engineering and construction services for
the emergency power system upgrade at BPXA,s Central Gas Facility (CGF). The
design process is following a strict design review process including 35 percent design
issued for review, 100 percent design issued for approval, and final design issued for
construction along with a complete bill of materials. This system upgrade includes the
following systems; enginelgenerator controls, switchgear protective relay, lubrication
oil and fuel oil systems, combustion air/exhaust gas system, 24 VDC and 125 VDC
battery systems as well as a starting air system. Deliverables to be developed and
submitted during the design and construction phase include the following; loop wiring
diagrams, cause and effect drawings, single line diagrams, bill of materials, manufac-
tures O&M manuals, documentation for factory acceptance test settings and calibra-
tion, total installed costs estimate and procurement of materials specified on the engi-
neered material requisition.
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(UL) (NITW7) Industrial Control Panels (508A) for use in ordinary locations in Canada NITW7 E342006.
(UL) (NNNY) Control Panels and assemblies for use in Hazardous Locations NNNY E342008.
(UL) (NNNY7) Control Panels and assemblies for use in Hazardous locations for Canada NNNY? E342008.
(UL) (NRBX) Industrial Control Panels relating to Hazardous Locations NRBX E342007.
(UL) (NRBX7) Industrial Control Panels relating to Hazardous Locations for Canada NRBX7 E342007.
Electrical Testing Laboratories (ETL)
(ETL) (NITW) Industrial Control Panels 3153710 PRT-001.
(ETL) (XCKT) Termination Boxes (UL reference 1773)100224345 PRT-001.
(ETL) (XCKT) Termination Boxes HAZ-LOC (class I division 2) (UL reference 1773) 100224345 CRT-003.
Capabilities
Marsh Creek represents leading manufacturers and component suppliers
Alaska ABB Authorized Service Provider Alaska Distributor for Newage Generators and Regulators
Alaska Distributor for MTU Onsite Energy and Authorized OEM Alaska Distributor for Kato Generators and Regulators
Alaska Commercial Advisor for Rolls-Royce Basler Controllers and Voltage Regulator, OEM Status
Turbines and Compressors Woodward Governors, Controllers and Actuators, OEM Status
Alaska Distributor for John Deere Generator Drive Engines Alaska Distributor for Eltek DC Power Systems
Manufacture UL Listed John Deere Custom Gensets Alaska Distributor for Eaton Powerware UPS and TVSS
Alaska Commercial Advisor for Valley Power, Distributors for Alaska Distributor for Eners s B tt
EMD (Electro-Motive Diesel)
Alaska Distributor for Marathon Generators and Regulators
Alaska State licensed electricians and lineman
Certified mechanics and welder/fabricators
y a enes
Distributor for AMPY Metering Systems
• Design and Engineering of AC and DC power generation and
distribution systems
• Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing of UL and ETL listed
switchgear
• Design and Manufacture of waste heat recovery, mechanical
systems and fire suppression equipment
Design and Manufacture of hybrid energy systems to include
PV, wind, diesel, propane, and natural gas
• Recertification and continuing education on new product hard-
ware & software
-- Addirioinal
ADDITIONAL PROJECTS AND CLIENTS
pi�iectS
CUSTOMER
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
Chenega Bay
Chenega Bay
Automated 170 kW Utility Power Module
Pioneer Natural Resources
Oooguruk
(2) 500 KW Genets in Arctic Enclosure
BP
Prudhoe Bay
900 KW Walk-in Mobile Power Plant
BP
Prudhoe Bay
1000 KW Walk-in Mobile Power Plant
BP
Prudhoe Bay
450 KW DOT Arctic Proof Trailer
U.S. Navy Research Lab
HAARP Site
14 MW EMD Power Plant
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.
Pump Station 3
15 MW Load Bank Rental
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.
Pump Station 4
Rental of (2) 80OKW Generator Sets
City of Nunam Iqua
Nunam Iqua, Alaska
Power Plant Upgrade
Alaska Village Electric
Anchorage, Alaska
(16) Village Utility Power Plants
Alaska Energy Authority
Kokhanok/Stevens Village
Prime Power Generator Sets
Cordova Electric Cooperative
Cordova, Alaska
3.8MW EMD Power Plant
National Electrical Systems
Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
Power Generation Upgrade
State of Alaska Data Center
Juneau, Alaska
125 kVA, 3 Phase UPS
ANTHC
Kanakanak Hospital
500 kW Generator Module
ANTHC
Kanakanak Hospital
Power Line Upgrade
NC Power Systems
ElmendorF AFB, Alaska
500 kW Modular Power Plant
United State Coast Guard
Potato Point
Power Plant Upgrade
National Bank of Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
Emergency Standby Power
ARCO
Prudhoe Bay
3 MW Power Plants
ARCO
Prudhoe Bay
Mobile Power Systems, 50 kW - 1200 kW
University of Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska
Parallel 600 kVA, 3 Phase UPS
Municipality of Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska
65 kVA 3 Phase UPS
Alaska Commercial Company
Fort Yukon
Prime Power Modular Power Plant
Alaska Commercial Company
Emmonak
Prime Power Modular Power Plant
First Bank of Ketchikan
Ketchikan, Alaska
65 kVA 3 Phase UPS
AT&T Alascom
Anchorage, Alaska
(4) 1200 kW Critical Standby Gensets
Carr Gottstein
Anchorage, Alaska
30 kVA 3 Phase UPS
Alyeska Pipeline Service
Valdez Terminal, Alaska
3 MW Generator Set
BP Exploration
Anchorage, Alaska
50 kVA 3 Phase UPS
AT&T Wireless
Various Alaskan Sites
Remote Power Plant & UPS O&M
Alyeska Pipeline Services
Various Sites
(9) Cathodic Protection Power Modules
Thomas Bay Power Authority
Petersburg, Alaska
Removal and Installation of 12 VDC
Thomas Bay Power Authority
Wrangell, Alaska
and 48 VDC Battery Systems and
Thomas Bay Power Authority
Tyee Hydroelectric
Battery Chargers
MRO Sales / Baker Atlas
Prudhoe Bay
(2) Natural Gas 250 kW Co -Gen Gensets
S.O.A., Data Center
Anchorage, Alaska
65 kVA 3 Phase UPS
NC Machinery Company
Buckland, Alaska
175 kW Modular Power Plant
MRO Sales
Far East Russia, Banking
(3) Standby Power Modules
MRO Sales
Far East Russia, Utility
(5) Utility Prime Mobile Gensets
Alaska Village Electric Co -Op
Various Sites
Worlds 1st Prime Electronic Gensets
B. J. Titan
Prudhoe Bay
600 kW Prime Power Co -Gen System
City of Newtok
Newtok, Alaska
Design/Engineer Electrical Distribution
Village of Kwigillingok
Kwigillingok, Alaska
Design/Engineer Electrical Distribution
City of Kasigluk
Kasigluk, Alaska
Engineer/Project Management Bulk Fuel
Village of Sleetmute
Sleetmute, Alaska
Engineer/Project Management Bulk Fuel
Village of Stony River
Stony River, Alaska
Engineer/Project Management Bulk Fuel
City of Deering
Deering, Alaska
Electrical Distribution/Generation Upgrade
City of Sheldon Point
Sheldon Point, Alaska
Design/Engineer Electrical Distribution
City of Allakaket
Allakaket, Alaska
Distribution and Generation Upgrade
City of Chefomak
Chefomak, Alaska
Distribution and Generation Upgrade
City of Nightmute
Nightmute, Alaska
Distribution and Generation Upgrade
City of Unalaska
Unalaska, Alaska
Engineering Services
Kuskokwim P&M Corp.
Anchorage, Alaska
Engineering Services
* By Personnel currently at Marsh Creek Energy Systems
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Please note that some fields might not be applicable for all technologies or all project
phases. The level of information detail varies according to phase requirements.
1. Renewable Energy Source
The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a
sustainable basis.
Annual average resource availability.
Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biomasss fuel)
2. Existing Energy Generation and Usage
a) Basic configuration (if system is part of the Railbelt' grid, leave this section blank)
i. Number of generators/boilers/other
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other _'i=r:.y'. J_i _ r_.1=.:,, ;J .• !.; �; iu 3 i' %.�
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v. Efficiency of gene ratorstboilerslother ; :.X",_:t
b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Annual O&M cost for laborf:..i
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Diesel (gal]
Other
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i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu]
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a) Proposed renewable capacity
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[kW or MMBtulhr]
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i. Electricity [kWh]-U).CJi; "'A'n
ii. Heat [MMBtu]
c) Proposed annual fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
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of Transporta#ion
Federal Aviallon
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Office of the Regional Administrator 222 W. 7' Avenue, #14
Alaskan Region Anchorage, Alaska 99513
Rhone: (907) 271-5545
Fax: (907)271-5113
Butch White, Grant Manager
Alaska Energy Authority
813 West Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Dear Mr. White:
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is writing regarding the Nikolski Renewable
Energy Wind Project.
The tribally owned Umnak Power Company in Nikolski provides power to the FAA
RCAG/ASTI facility. A backup emergency power diesel generator is on site at the FAA
facility. Diesel fuel is required for the generation of power by the Umnak Power Company
and the FAA emergency generator. Barge delivery of fuel to remote Aleutian Island Chain
communities only occurs once or twice a year, is weather dependant, and unreliable. Air
freight of fuel to Nikolski is also weather dependent and very expensive. The community
lies 900 air miles from Anchorage and has an unlighted gravel runway. No overland
transportation is available to Nikolski.
The Nikolski Renewable Energy Wind Project is intended to improve the reliability and
quality of power produced by the Umnak Power Company in Nikolski, Alaska by
integrating power from an existing wind turbine in their distribution system. The reliability
of our critical communication facilities will be enhanced by stable and reliable power.
FAA's Remote Communications Air Ground (RCAG) /Alaskan Satellite
Telecommunications Infrastructure (ASTI) facility requires long term, stable, and reliable
power at Nikolski to provide Air/Ground communications coverage for transitioning flights
._._....... Asia,_Narth_America,..and_ih�e..Aleutian..Island._Ck aiz�..of.Alaska...__.... .......... ........ _.... --- ...._.......... _...... ........ _
S -ely,
dobert N. Lewis
Regional Administrator
APICQA
Ha7inaa Kitful kelpfng to ctoW Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association
234 Gold Street • Juneau, Alaska 99801 • (907) 586-0161 • Fax: (907) 586-0165
509 West 31d Avenue, Suite 101 • Anchorage, Alaska 99501 • (907) 929-5273 - Fax: (907) 929-5275
August 23, 2011
Butch White, Grant Manager
Alaska Energy Authority
813 West Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK. 99503
Dear Mr. White,
The Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association (APICDA) supports
the submittal of a Renewable Energy Project Grant Application entitled "The Nikolski
Renewable Energy Wind Project" by Marsh Creek to pair up with AEA and Controlled
Power, Inc. to modify the existing controls and the thermal nodes for a faster reaction
time in an effort to allow the wind turbine to work with the diesel plant.
The proposal is to the Alaska Energy Authority's Renewable Energy Round V Grant
Program.. The high cost of diesel fuel and electricity in Nikolski results in a decreased
standard of living for residents, higher costs for local government service provision and
local business, and hinders economic development. The fuel savings will be realized on
island by the large amount of heat provided by wind energy rather than diesel.
We recognize and support the importance of implementing long term renewable energy
projects in Nikolski that result in sustainable and measurable energy savings to the
community.
This project fits into the A-Team's Comprehensive Energy Policy. Please consider
funding this very important renewable energy project for Nikolski. Thank you.
Sincerely,
C�
Larry Cotter
CEO
Vat Pad
"St. George
Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc.
1131 E. International Airport Rd.
Anchorage, Alaska 99518-1408
Phone (907) 276-2700
Q e Fax (907) 279-4351
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August 23, 2011
Butch White, Grant Manager
Alaska Energy Authority
S 13 West Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AID. 99503
Dear Mr. White,
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The Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association (APIA) supports the submittal of a Renewable
Energy Project Grant Application entitled "The Nikolski Renewable Energy Wind Project"
by the Marsh Creek to pair up with AEA and Controlled Power, Inc_ to modify the existing
controls and the thermal nodes for a faster reaction time in an effort to allow the wind
turbine to work with the diesel plant. The proposal is to the Alaska Energy Authority's
Renewable Energy Round V Grant Program. The high cost of diesel fuel and electricity in
Nikolski results in a decreased standard of living for residents, higher costs for local
government service provision and local business, and hinders economic development. The
fuel savings will be realized on island by the large amount of heat provided by wind
energy rather than diesel.
We recognize and support the importance of implementing long term renewable energy
projects in Nikolski that result in sustainable and measurable energy savings to the
community. This project fits into the A-Team's Comprehensive Energy Policy. Please
consider funding this very important renewable energy project for Nikolski. Thank you.
Sincerely,
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President/CEO
Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association
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Chaluka Corporation
General Delivery
Nikolski, Alaska 99638
August 24, 2011
Butch White, Grant Manager
Alaska Energy Authority
813 West Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99503
RE: Letter of Support for the Submittal of s Renewable Energy Project Grant by the
Native Village of Nikolski
Dear Mr. White:
The Chaluka Corporation, the local native corporation, supports the submittal of this grant
application by the Native Village of Nikolski to the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) for the
project entitled, "The Nikolski Renewable Energy Wind Project." This grant would allow Marsh
Creek, AEA, and several other entities to complete the modification of the existing controls and
the installation of new thermal nodes for a faster reaction time, which would finally allow the
wind turbine to work with the existing diesel plant. The fuel saved by this system would assist
both the Tribe and residents of the village in keeping costs down.
We support the importance of implementing long term renewable energy projects in our region,
and as Nikolski has already come so far in this project, it seems only sensible that we continue
supporting their efforts. Thank you for your attention to this very important subject.
Sincerely,
rezezekoff
a 6—George
Vice -President
Chaluka Corporation
AleUt:��.
CORPORATION
August 26, 2011
Butch White, Grant Manager
Alaska Energy Authority
813 West Northern Ughts Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Dear Mr. White,
The Aleut Corporation formally supports the submittal of "The Nikolski Renewable Energy Wind Project"
by Marsh Creek to AEA/s Renewable Energy Round V Grant Program. The purpose of the project is to
modify the existing controls to allow the wind turbine to work with the diesel plant. The wind energy
produced will replace diesel fuel usage, which at its present cost is making the standard of living for
residents extremely difficult to meet.
This project fits into the Aleutian Pribilof Islands A -Team Comprehensive Energy objective to identify and
implement tasks that will directly contribute to reduction of fossil fuels in the communities as soon as
practicable.
We very much appreciate the direction of the Alaska Energy Authority mission to reduce the cost of
energy in Alaska and believe that our project fits in with your undertaking.
Yours sincerely,
Thomas Mack
Aleut Corporation, President
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Grant Documents Authorized Signers
Please clearly print or type all sections of this form.
Community/Grantee Name:
Native Village of Nikolski
Regular Election is held: Date: 08/19/2011
Yearly, in the fall
Authorized Grant Slaner(s):
P- inted Mame
Term
Signature
Tanya L. Kyle
Tribal Administrator
n/a
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George Bezezekoff
Vice -President
2 years
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I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents:
(Highest ranking organ izationlcommunity/municipal official)
Printed Fame
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Title Term Signature
President 2 years f.
Grantee Contact lnformat:on:
Mailing Address:
PO Box 105, Nikolski, AK 99638
Phone Number:
907 576-2225
Fax Number:
907 576-2205
E-mail Address:
nvnikolski@hotmaii.com
Fiscal Year End:
December
Entity Type For- rofit or non-profit status):
Tribal Government, Non-profit
Federal Tax I D M
92-0094377
Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information.
Please return the original completed form to:
Alaska Energy Authority
813 W. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99603
Attn: Butch White, Grants Administrator
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NIKOLSKI IRA COUNCIL
P.O. Box 105
Nikolski, Alaska 99638
(907) 576-2225 Phone
(907) 576-2205 FAX
RESOLUTION 11-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF NIKOLSKI SUPPORTING THE
SUBMITTAL OF A RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANT APPLICATION TO FUND
MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONTROLS AND THERMAL LOADS FOR OUR EXISTING
WIND -DIESEL POWER PLANT TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ALASKA RENEWABLE
ENERGY FUND ROUND V GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Native Village of Nikolski is a federally recognized Tribe in compliance with all
federal, state, and local laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations. Native Village of
Nikolski is the duly authorized governing entity to conduct business on behalf of the village. Tanya Kyle
is authorized to commit to the obligations under this grant program which includes a $50,080 cash and in -
kind contribution; and,
WHEREAS, the Native Village of Nikolski owns and operates Umnak Electric and all fuel sales on
island; and,
WHEREAS, our community has experienced a critical rise in imported fuel costs and increasingly
frequent fuel delivery difficulties; and,
WHEREAS, diesel fuel costs contribute significantly to the cost of providing power and heat to our
village; and,
WHEREAS, reducing the cost and increasing the reliability of heat and power wi II stabilize the local
economy; and,
WHEREAS, there has been too much time, energy, and money put into this project not to complete the
modifications required to make this a functional system.
NOW, T3EREFORE BE IT RESGLVED that the Native Village of Nikolski will submit a grant
application to fund modifications to the controls and thermal loads for our wind -diesel power plant under
Round V of the Renewable Energy Fund request for proposal process.
Adopted on this day August 24, 2011, with a vote of q yes �no A abstention.
ATTEST:
Arnold D6shkin, President
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AgYafliVa L.D. Kerr, Secretary
NIKOLSKI IRA COUNCIL
P.O. Box 105
Nikolski, Alaska 99638
(907) 576-2225 Phone
(907) 576-2205 FAX
August 25, 2011
Renewable Energy Grant Fund
Alaska Energy Authority
813 West Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Re: Nikolski IRA Council/ Umnak Electric — Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application — Letter
of Commitment
Application Review Committee:
Nikolski IRA Council d/b/a Umnak Power is pleased to submit the attached application for a Renewable
Energy Fund Grant to make the necessary modifications to the controls and thermal dump loads so as to
successfully integrate our 65 kW Vestas V-15 wind turbine generator with our diesel plant and heat
recovery loop. This project is an eligible renewable energy project as defined under BB 152. Nikolski
IRA Council is authorized by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to provide power to the community
of Nikolski under Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, CPC&N No. 242.
The attached Application documents and describes the proposed wind/solar/hydra study project. The total
estimated cost of the proposed activity is $381,000.00. Nikolski IRA Council commits to this project an
in -kind and cash contribution of S50,080.00.
Nikolski IRA Council has made great progress in our efforts to make and keep our diesel plant in optimal
operating condition. We have trained six (6) local people to operate and maintain our diesel plant. We
have trained three (3) local people to safely climb and do routine maintenance on our wind turbine. We
have diligently worked towards integrating wind with our diesel plant since first erecting the anemometer
tower in 2004.
Nikolski IRA Council welcomes and fully supports this opportunity to work with the Alaska Energy
Authority to complete this innovative project. We hope the Review Committee recognizes our investment
in the success of this project, too, and carefully reviews the merits of this application.
If you have any questions about this project, please feel free to contact me at (907) 576-2225_
Sincerely,
Tanya Kyle
Tribal Administrator
t� ALASKA
4W= ENERGY
Renewable Energy Fund
Grant Application Round 5
SECTION 10 —ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION ARID CERTIFICATION
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS V411TH YOU'1 APPLICATION:
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A. Contact information, resumes of Applicant's Project Manager, key staff, partners,
consultants, and suppliers per application form Section 3.1 and 3.4. Applicants
are asked to separate resumes submitted with applications, if the individuals do
not want their resumes posted.
B. Cost Worksheet per application form Section 4.4.4.
C. Grant Budget Form per application form Section 9.
D. Letters demonstrating local support per application form Section 8.
E. An electronic version of the entire application on CD per RFA Section 1.7.
F. Authorized Signers Form.
G. Governing Body Resolution or other formal action taken bw the applicant's
governing body or management per RFA Section 1.4 that:
- Comnits the organization to provide the matching resources for project at the
match amounts indicated In the application.
- Authorizes the individual who signs the application has the authority to
commit the organization to the obligations under the grant.
- Provides as point of contact to represent the applicant for purposes of this
application.
- Certifies the applicant is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local,
laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
H. CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful
and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and will continue to comply
with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations and
that they can indeed commit the entity to these obligations.
Print Name
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••-.// ;
Signature
Title
Tribal Administrator
Date
August 25, 2011
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Nikolski, Alaska Wind Resource Report
Report written by: Douglas Vaught, P.E., V3 Energy LLC, Eagle River, AK
Date of report: March 27, 2007
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Summary Information
Nikolski has superb potential for wind power development with Class 7 wind power density,
moderate wind shear, bi-directional winds and low turbulence.
Meteorological Tower Data Synopsis
Wind power class (measured to date)
Average wind speed (30 meters)
Maximum wind gust (2 sec average)
Mean wind power density (50 meters)
Mean wind power density (30 meters)
Roughness Class
Power law exponent
Turbulence Intensity (30 meters)
Data start date
Most recent data date
Community Profile
Class 7 — Superb
9.01 m/s (at 30 meters)
40.9 m/s, 1/24/07, 12 p.m.
1,118 Whn� (predicted by calculation)
881 W/m2 (measured)
1.77 (few trees)
0.174 (moderate wind shear)
0.108
December 11, 2005
March 13, 2007
Current Population: 31 (2005 State Demographer est.)
Pronunciation/Other Names: (nih-COAL-skee)
Incorporation Type: Unincorporated
Borough Located In. Unorganized
School District: Aleutian Region Schools
Regional Native Corporation: Aleut Corporation
Location:
Nikolski is located on Nikolski Bay, off the southwest end of Umnak Island, one of the Fox Islands. It lies
116 air miles west of Unalaska, and 900 air miles from Anchorage. It lies at approximately 52.938060°
North Latitude and-168.8677800 West Longitude. (Sec. 04, T084S, R136W, Seward Meridian.) Nikolski
is located in the Aleutian Islands Recording District. The area encompasses 132.1 sq. miles of land and
0.7 sq. miles of water.
History:
Nikolski is reputed by some to be the oldest continuously -occupied community in the world. Archaeologi-
cal evidence from Ananiuliak Island, on the north side of Nikolski Bay, dates as far rack as 8,500 years
ago. The Chaluka archaeological site, in the village of Nikolski, indicates 4,000 years of virtually continu-
ous occupation. People were living in Nikloski before the pyramids were built, the Mayan calendar was
invented, or the Chinese language was written. In 1834, it was the site of sea otter hunting, and was re-
corded by the Russians as "Recheshnoe," which means "river." In 1920, a boom in fox farming occurred
here. The Unangan became affluent enough to purchase a relatively large boat, the "Umnak Native,"
which was wrecked in 1933. A sheep ranch was established in 1926 as part of the Aleutian Livestock
Company. In June 1942, when the Japanese attacked Unalaska and seized Attu and Kiska, residents
were evacuated to the Ketchikan area. Locals were allowed to return in 1944, but the exposure to the
outside world brought about many changes in the traditional lifestyle and community attitudes. In the
1950s, the Air Force constructed a White Alice radar communication site here, which provided some jobs.
It was abandoned in late 1977
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Culture:
Residents are known as Unangan, and Aleut is spoken in three-quarters of all homes. Subsistence activi-
ties, sheep and cattle raising, and fishing -related employment sustain the community.
Economy:
Most residents support themselves by working outside the village at crab canneries and on processing
ships. The lack of a harbor and dock has limited fisheries -related activities. The village is interested in
developing a small value-added fish processing plant and a sport fishing lodge to attract former residents
who left Nikolski for economic reasons. A sport -fishing charter boat was recently purchased by APICDA.
Sheep, cattle and horses graze over much of the island. Income is supplemented by subsistence activi-
ties, which provide a substantial part of the villagers' diets. Salmon, halibut, seals and ducks are utilized.
Facilities:
The twelve occupied homes in Nikolski are connected to a piped water system and individual septic
tanks. All homes are fully plumbed. The Council provides septic pumping services. The village has re-
quested funds to develop a treated water supply.
Transportation:
Nikolski has a 3,500' unlighted gravel runway which provides passenger, mail and cargo service. The air-
strip is owned by the U.S. Air Force. It has no landing or port facilities for ships. Barges deliver cargo once
or twice a year. Goods and passengers are lightered three miles to the beach.
Climate:
Nikolski lies in the maritime climate zone. Temperatures range from 11 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow-
fall averages 41 inches; total precipitation is 21 inches. Strong winds are frequent during the winter and
fog during the summer, which limits accessibility.
(Above information from State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Develop-
ment website, www.dced.state.ak.us).
Met Tower Sensor Information
Channel
Sensor type
Height
Multiplier
Offset
Orientation
1
NRG #40 anemometer
30 m (A)
0.765
0.35
_
North (0°)
2
NRG #40 anemometer
30 m (B)
0.765
0.35
South (170°)
3
NRG #40 anemometer
20 m
0.765
0.35
South (1701)
7
NRG #200P wind vane
27 m
0.351
270
East (90°)
9
NRG #110S Temp C
2 m
0.138
-86.383
NIA
Site Information
Site number
Site Description
Latitude/longitude
Site elevation
Datalogger type
Tower type
4061
On a hill overlooking Umnak Lake, immediately southwest
of the village
N 052' 56.025% W 168' 52.239'
27 meters
NRG Symphonie
NRG 30-meter Tall Tower, 152 mrn (6 in) diameter
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Site Location Maps
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Data Quality Control Summary
Data was filtered to remove presumed icing events that yield false zero wind speed data. A small
amount of January 2006 anemometer data was removed because of apparent icing that did not
affect the wind vane. A more substantial data problem is the temperature sensor which had a
very strange data output in October and early November 2006, but then returned to seemingly
normal operation until February 2007 when it apparently quit working. For this wind resource
report, data was not synthesized to replace data lost due to icing or the faulty temperature sensor.
Ch 1, 30 m (A)
Ch 2, 30 m (B)
Ch 3, 20 m
Year
Month
Records
Recovery
Records
Recovery
Records
Recovery
Rate (%)
Rate (%)
Rate (%)
2005
Dec
3,024
100
3,024
100
3,024
100
2006
Jan
4,429
99.2
4,429
99.2
4,429
99.2
2006
Feb
4,032
100
4,032
100
4,032
100
2006
Mar
4,464
100
4,464
100
4,464
100
2006
Apr
4,320
100
4,320
100
4,320
100
2006
May
4,464
100
4,464
100
4,464
100
2006
Jun
4,320
100
4,320
100
4,320
100
2006
Jul
4,464
100
4,464
100
4,464
100
2006
Aug
4,464
100
4,464
100
4,464
100
2006
Sep
4,320
100
4,320
100
4,320
100
2006
Oct
4,464
100
4,464
100
4,464
100
2006
Nov
4,320
100
4,320
100
4,320
100
2006
Dec
4,464
100
4,464
100
4,464
100
2007
Jan
4,464
100
4,464
100
4,464
100
2007
Feb
4,032
100
4,032
100
4,032
100
2007
Mar
1,812
100
1,812
100
1,812
100
All data
65,857
99.9
65,857
99.9
65,857
99.9
Ch 7,
vane
Ch 9, temperature
Year
Month
Records
Recovery
Records
Recovery
Rate %
Rate
2005
Dec
3,024
100
3,024
100
2006
Jan
4,464
100
4,464
100
2006
Feb
4,032
100
4,032
100
2006
Mar
4,464
100
4,464
100
2006
Apr
4,320
100
4,320
100
2006
May
4,464
100
4,464
100
2006
Jun
4,320
100
4,320
100
2006
Jul
4,464
100
4,464
100
2006
Aug
4,464
100
4,464
100
2006
Sep
4,320
100
4,320
100
2006
Oct
4,464
100
1,707
38.2
2006
Nov
4,320
100
4,127
95.5
2006
Dec
4,464
100
4,464
100
2007
Jan
4,464
100
4,455
99.8
2007
Feb
4,032
100
559
13.9
2007
Mar
1,812
100
0
0
All data
65,892
100
57,648
87.5
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Measured end Speeds
The 30 meter (A) anemometer wind speed average for the reporting period is 9.01 m/s, the 30
meter (B) anemometer wind speed average is 8.98 m/s, and the 20 meter anemometer wind speed
average is 8.37 m/s. Note that the maximum wind speed data represent ten-minute average wind
speed measurements.
Wind Speed Summary
30 m (A) speed
30 m (B) speed
20 m speed
Mean
Max
Mean
Max
Mean
Max
Month
(m/s)
(m/s)
(m/s)
(m/s)
(m/s)
(m/s)
Jan
10.06
32.0
9.93
32.1
9.36
30.8
Feb
10.21
28.1
10.26
27.8
9.63
27.0
Mar
9.81
23.8
9.90
24.1
9.25
23.0
Apr
11.10
28.9
11.13
29.4
10.43
27.2
May
7.45
19.3
7.45
19.9
7.00
18.7
Jun
6.32
22.0
6.26
22.2
5.84
20.8
Jul
9.04
19.8
9.03
20.0
8.45
18.9
Aug
6.52
17.5
6.57
17.9
5.90
16.6
Sep
8.78
24.1
8.75
24.3
8.03
22.9
Oct
9.38
25.0
9.32
25.3
8.64
23.6
Nov
10.39
22.7
10.08
22.9
9.37
21.9
Dec
9.10
28.3
9.04
28.3
8.49
27.1
Annual 9.01 32.0 8.98 32.1 8.37 30.8
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Jon Feb
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Daily wind profile
The daily wind profile indicates that the lowest wind speeds of the day occur in the night and
morning hours of 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. and the highest wind speeds of the day occur during the late
morning, afternoon and evening hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The daily variation of wind speed is
quite minimal on an annual basis, but as shown below, more pronounced on a monthly basis.
0 8 12 16 24
a 6 12 18 20
0 B 12 1n
7
6 12
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Speed 80 m A
Sped 90 m a
Speed 70 m
10
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12
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Time Series of Wand Speed Monthly Averages
As expected, the highest winds occurred during the fall through spring months with lighter, but
still very strong, winds during in May through September. Note that measured winds during
winter 2006/2007 are about equivalent to the winter 2005/2006 winds.
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Jul Aua Sea ad N—
Speed 30 m A
Speed 30 m B
— Speed20 m
Speed 30 m A
Speed 30 m B
Speed 20 m
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Wind Shear Profile
The average power law exponent was calculated at 0.174, indicating moderate wind shear at the
Nikolski test site. The practical application of this information is that a higher turbine tower
height would yield a desirable marginal gain in average wind speed with height, but the wind
resource in Nikolski is so exceptionally strong that lower tower heights are advisable for reasons
of cost and foundation engineering considerations. Other figures below show the variability of
wind shear by direction and seasonal and daily variability.
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— Lop faw fit (fD. 04770 m)
— Power INN lit (alpha = 0.174)
Measured data
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Power Law Exponent By Di
0'
3;0' 20'
300,
270'
240'
024
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210'
160,
I80'
W.
YO'
120'
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0.15-.
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a'DD Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jan Jul Au Ba y Y P Oct Na` hrc
0.16
I
0.10,..--
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6
12 g�
Hoar
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Probability Distribution Function
The probability distribution function provides a visual indication of measured wind speeds in one
meter per second "bins". Note that most wind turbines do not begin to generate power until the
wind speed at hub height reaches 4 m/s, also known as the "cut -in" wind speed. The black line
in the graph is a best fit Weibull distribution. At the 30 meter level, Weibull parameters are k =
1.92 (indicates a broad distribution of wind speeds) and c = 10.3 m/s (scale factor for the Weibull
distribution) for the measurement period of 121/11/2005 to 3/13/2007. At 20 meters, k = 1.85
and c = 9.56 m/s for the same measurement period.
nand MW
=SOWM..A
_SPW mm
SO+a
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Wind Roses
Nikolski's winds are strongly bi-directional. The wind frequency rose indicates predominately
north to northwest winds with a lesser component of northeast winds. This data observation is
even stronger when one considers the power density rose (second wind rose). As one can see,
the power producing winds are primarily northwest with lesser components of west and north-
east. The practical application of this information is that multiple turbines should be spaced to
avoid downwind effects from north to northwest and northeast sectors.
Windfrequeney rose (30 meters)
W'md Frequency Rose
0' 101 15% corn
340' 30+
33D' 30.
an. 40`
310•
W.
300•
E0'
370`
70'
3W',
M. Y0'
200• 100'
3.4%
11e•
26' 120'
42%
330• 130'
230• I40'
310' 160'
T.i4
300' 1E0•
180• 1�. 1T0'
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Power density rose (30 meters)
Ta1e1 of Speed 30 s A Pager De=4
M. 0• 10•
390•
x0-
330•
M•
32a•
401
310'
W.
300•
80•
2-00`
*ANO
70•
2B0•
BO•
270'
e
da`
2W"
100•
4%
270'
110•
240•
120,
9%
230•
130'
2"m
140•
x10•
d0•
121 1
2w'
1E0•
190• 1n1 1701
Wind Power Density Rose by Month (30 meters); note that scale is common
Jae
Feb
Mar
0'
0■
On
330' 300
330' 30'
330'
30'
300' e0° 300•
e0° 3DD'
e0■
70' 90. 700
90. 70'
goo
12%
12%
12%
240' 24% 120• 240'
24%
120' 240'
24% 120'
Sex 150°
210'
210' 160' 3e�c
210'
3694
150'
180'
18d'
180'
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Apr
May
Jun
330'
30•
330'
30•
330'0.
30•
300'
so,
300■
$0• 300■
800
700
-
90.
70'
�
00. 70'
pD.
12%
12%
12%
240•
24%
120•
240°
241E
120` 240'
24%
120'
210'
36 � 160•
36 ;�
210°
1 $0'
210■
361E
160•
180•
18D'
1800
Jul
Aug
Sep
•
0•
330'
30'
330°
30.
330'
3D-
30.
00,
300•
00• 300•
1«D■
70'
90'
70'
90. 70'
9D'
12%
N
121E
12%
240'
241i
120•
240■
24%
120' 240"
24%
120'
210•
361!
150`
3614
210'
160'
2104
3$14
150•
180'
180•
180•
Uct
Nov
Dec
0`
D■
0.
330•
30•
330'
30'
330'
30■
300"
00•
300'
601 300■
60'
70"
905
70'
4�
00. 70•
4�
90'
12%
12%
12%
24D'
24%
120•
241
120• 240■
24%
120'
210•
36 1C
1608
361E
210'
150•
210'
39 �
150•
180 '
Iwo
'
18D ■
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Turbulence Intensity
The Nikolski test site turbulence intensity is quite acceptable with a mean of 0.106 (A channel)
and 0.108 (B channel) at 30 meters. The higher turbulence in the north and south quadrants in
the A channel is inconsequential as the wind rarely blows from these directions. The higher tur-
bulence intensity to the north-northwest in B channel can be attributed to the placement of the
sensor facing south; northwesterly winds must flow around the tower before reaching the sensor
and hence appear more turbulent than is the case. Note that turbulence intensity is calculated for
each time step as the standard deviation of the wind speed divided by the mean of the wind
speed.
30 meter vane — 30 meter (A) Turbulence Intensity (Mean - 0.106)
Twkft a 1 1nm"4 By Dkw im
P•
P8P• _
h"
I+-
219'
PPP`
30 meter vane — 30 meter (B) Turbulence Intensity (Mean
IJ
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0.108)
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International EnergyAgency turbulence standard comparisons
As indicated, turbulence is within International Energy Agency (IEA) Category A and B stan-
dards for all wind directions and at all measured wind speeds.
30 meter vane — 30 meter (A) speed
M... T.[6.I.n.. IM.-TV
IEC CANS.gA
— IEC Ca40.q B
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Turbulence Tables
30 A speed - 27 m vane, 4 m/s threshold wind speed, 12/11/05 to 3/13/07
Bin
Bin Endpoints
Records
Standard Deviation
Mean
Standard Deviation
Characteristic
Midpoint
Lower
Upper
In
of Wind Speed
Turbulence
of Turbulence
Turbulence
(m/s)
(m/s)
(m/s)
Bin
(m/s)
Intensity
Intensity
Intensity
1
0.5
1.5
394
0.425
0.454
0.163
0.618
2
1.5
2.5
825
0.442
0.228
0.109
0.337
3
2.5
3.5
1307
0.423
0.143
0.069
0.213
4
3.5
4.5
1664
0.472
0.120
0.046
0.165
5
4.5
5.5
1723
0.556
0.112
0.042
0.155
6
5.5
6.5
2203
0.637
0.107
0.037
0.144
7
6.5
7.5
2481
0.715
0.103
0.032
0.135
8
7.5
8.5
2413
0.799
0.101
0.032
0.133
9
8.5
9.5
2313
0.890
0.099
0.029
0.128
10
9.5
10.5
2501
0.983
0.099
0.027
0.125
11
10.5
11.5
2261
1.077
0.099
0.026
0.124
12
11.5
12.5
1967
1.183
0.099
0.023
0.123
13
12.5
13.5
1688
1.286
0.099
0.020
0.119
14
13.5
14.5
1576
1.392
0.100
0.020
0.120
15
14.5
15.5
1248
1.482
0.099
0.020
0.120
16
15.5
16.5
958
1.598
0.100
0.020
0.120
17
16.5
17.5
758
1.696
0.100
0.020
0.120
18
17.5
18.5
543
1.828
0.102
0.022
0.124
19
18.5
19.5
412
1.913
0.101
0.021
0.122
20
19.5
20.5
253
2.040
0.102
0.021
0.123
21
20.5
21.5
117
2.181
0.104
0.020
0.125
22
21.5
22.5
103
2.265
0.103
0.016
0.120
23
22.5
23.5
87
2.405
0.105
0.015
0.120
24
23.5
24.5
41
2.439
0.102
0.015
0.117
25
24.5
25.5
22
2.627
0.106
0.017
0.123
26
25.5
26.5
6
2.767
0.106
0.012
0.118
27
26.5
27.5
1
2.800
0.104
0.000
0.104
28
27.5
28.5
1
3.200
0.116
0.000
0.116
29
28.5
29.5
1
2.600
0.090
0.000
0.090
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30 m B speed - 27 m vane, 4 m/s threshold wind speed, 12/11 /05 to 3/13/07
Bin
Bin Endpoints
Records
Standard Deviation
Mean
Standard Deviation
Characteristic
Midpoint
Lower
Upper
In
of Wind Speed
Turbulence
of Turbulence
Turbulence
(m/s)
(m/s)
(m/s) _
Bin
(MIS)
Intensity
Intensity
Intensity
1
0.5
1.5
541
0.463
0.496
0.165
0.661
2
1.5
2.5
823
0.498
0.258
0.112
0.370
3
2.5
3.6
1197
0.472
0.159
0.073
0.232
4
3.5
4.5
1576
0.497
0.126
0.050
0.177
5
4.5
5.5
1696
0.578
0.116
0.045
0.162
6
5.5
6.5
2115
0.655
0.110
0.038
0.148
7
6.5
7.5
2444
0.735
0.106
0.032
0.137
8
7.5
8.5
2455
0.822
0.104
0.034
0.137
9
8.5
9.5
2253
0.917
0.102
0.029
0.132
10
9.5
10.5
2437
1.018
0.102
0.027
0.129
11
10.5
11.5
2261
1.124
0.103
0.027
0.130
12
11.5
12.5
1955
1.225
0.103
0.023
0.125
13
12.5
13.5
1727
1.357
0.105
0.022
0.127
14
13.5
14.5
1609
1.470
0.105
0.020
0.125
15
14.5
15.5
1309
1.576
0.106
0.021
0.126
16
15.5
16.5
902
1.677
0.105
0.020
0.125
17
16.5
17.5
790
1.761
0.104
0.019
0.123
18
17.5
18.5
555
1.917
0.107
0.022
0.128
19
18.5
19.5
439
1.991
0.105
0.021
0.126
20
19.5
20.5
273
2.115
0.106
0.021
0.127
21
20.5
21.5
146
2.265
0.108
0.019
0.128
22
21.5
22.5
98
2.349
0.107
0.016
0.123
23
22.5
23.5
79
2.491
0.108
0.017
0.125
24
23.5
24.5
42
2.550
0.107
0.013
0.119
25
24.5
25.5
21
2.748
0.111
0.015
0.126
26
25.5
26.5
9
2.856
0.110
0.019
0.129
27
26.5
27.5
2
2.750
0.102
0.001
0.104
28
27.5
28.5
1
3.300
0.119
0.000
0.119
29
28.5
29.5
1
2.600
0.088
0.000
0.088
30
29.5
30.5
0
2.600
0.088
0.000
0.088
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Bin
Bin Endpoints
Records
Standard Deviation
Mean
Standard Deviation
Characteristic
Midpoint
Lower
Upper
In
of Wind Speed
Turbulence
of Turbulence
Turbulence
(m/s)
(mom
(MIS)
Bin
(MIS)
Intensity
Intensity
Intensity
1
0.5
1.5
605
0.463
0.498
0.170
0.668
2
1.5
2.5
889
0.504
0.260
0.116
0.376
3
2.5
3.5
1448
0.501
0.169
0.072
0.241
4
3.5
4.5
1736
0.559
0.142
0.054
0.196
5
4.5
5.5
2204
0.666
0.134
0.042
0.176
6
5.5
6.5
2583
0.779
0.130
0.033
0.164
7
6.5
7.5
2585
0.884
0.127
0.032
0.159
8
7.5
8.5
2437
0.994
0.125
0.030
0.155
9
8.5
9.5
2493
1.107
0.123
0.025
0.149
10
9.5
10.5
2433
1.218
0.123
0.025
0.148
11
10.5
11.5
2171
1.326
0.121
0.024
0.145
12
11.5
12.5
1803
1.460
0.122
0.022
0.145
13
12.5
13.5
1696
1.592
0.123
0.020
0.143
14
13.5
14.5
1285
1.712
0.123
0.021
0.144
15
14.5
15.5
959
1.811
0.121
0.020
0.141
16
15.5
16.5
771
1.888
0.119
0.021
0.139
17
16.5
17.5
599
2.014
0.119
0.022
0.141
18
17.5
18.5
409
2.104
0.117
0.022
0.139
19
18.5
19.5
234
2.204
0.117
0.020
0.137
20
19.5
20.5
131
2.377
0.120
0.019
0.138
21
20.5
21.5
101
2.464
0.118
0.018
0.136
22
21.5
22.5
71
2.600
0.119
0.013
0.132
23
22.5
23.5
39
2.762
0.121
0.017
0.137
24
23.5
24.5
13
2.723
0.114
0.012
0.127
25
24.5
25.5
4
2.950
0.119
0.010
0.129
26
25.5
26.5
1
3.300
0.127
0.000
0.127
27
26.5
27.5
1
3.300
0.121
0.000
0.121
28
27.5
28.5
0
3.300
0.121
0.000
0.121
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Air Temperature and Density
Over the reporting period, Nikolski had an average temperature of 6.50 C, although note that the
temperature sensor began to fail in October 2006 and completely failed in February 2007. The
minimum recorded temperature during the measurement period was -10.211 C and the maximum
temperature was 17.2° C, indicating a cool temperate operating environment for wind turbine
operations. Consequent to Nikolski's cool temperatures, the average air density of 1.253 kglm3
is 2.5 percent higher than the standard air density of 1.222 kg/m3 (at 14.80 C and 100.9 kpa) at
the test site elevation of 27 meters. Density variance from standard is accounted for in turbine
performance predictions.
Temperature
Density
Std.
Mean
Min
Max
Dev.
Mean
Min
Max
Month
(°C)
(°C)
(°C)
CC)
(k Im3)
(k Im3)
(k Im3)
Jan
1.4
-7.0
6.4
2.59
1.281
1.221
1.322
Feb
3.2
-10.2
8.1
2.68
1.251
1.221
1.338
Mar
4.8
-0.6
10.0
1.58
1.253
1.221
1.291
Apr
4.0
-1.8
9.2
2.08
1.269
1.246
1.296
May
6.4
0.9
17.0
2.39
1.258
1.212
1.284
Jun
9.3
3.8
15.7
1.80
1.246
1.218
1.270
Jul
11.2
6.9
17.0
1.39
1.237
1.212
1.256
Aug
11.8
8.0
17.2
1.50
1.235
1.211
1.251
Sep
10.5
4.0
15.6
1.80
1.240
1.218
1.269
Oct
8.6
3.4
13.3
1.75
1.232
1.221
1.272
Nov
4.4
-1.7
10.1
2.24
1.266
1.221
1.296
Dec
3.2
-4.7
8.1
2.46
1.273
1.251
1.310
Annual
6.5
-10.2
17.2
4.17
1.253
1.211
1.338
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Air Density DMap
The DMap is a visual indication of the daily and seasonal variations of air density (and hence
temperature). Air densities higher than standard will yield higher turbine power than predicted
by turbine power curves (which are calibrated for a sea level temperature of 15" C, air pressure
of 101.3 kPa, and air density of 1.225 kglm3), while densities lower than standard will yield
lower turbine power than predicted by the power curves. Orange bands in October 2006 and
February and March 2007 indicated compromised temperature data. For these time periods, a
standard temperature and air density are assumed.
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Turbine Performance Predictions
The turbine performance predictions noted below are based on 100 percent and 89 percent tur-
bine availabilities. The 100 percent data is for use as a baseline of comparison, but it is realistic
to expect ten percent or more of losses or downtime for wind turbines located in a small, remote
community such as Nikolski.
Note that these performance estimates were predicted with use of Windographer® wind analysis
software; power curves provided by manufacturers are not independently verified and are as-
sumed to be accurate. The power curves are presented for a standard air density of 1.225 kg/m3 at
sea level with standard temperature and pressure. However, the predictions of power production
are density compensated by multiplying the standard density power output by the ratio of the
measured air density to standard air density, accounting for the site elevation.
A number of smaller village -scale grid -connected turbines are profiled in this report for compari-
son purposes. These turbines were selected because they have market availability and they are
deemed to be within a suitable range for consideration of wind power development in a village
the size of Nikolski.
Southwest Skystream 3.7: 1.8 kW rated power output, 3.7 meter rotor diameter, stall -
controlled. Available tower heights: 10.7 and 33.5 meters. Additional information is available
at www.skystreamenergv.com
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Bergey Excel-S. 10 kW rated power output, 6.7 meter rotor diameter, stall -controlled. Avail-
able tower heights: 18, 24, 30, 37 and 43 meters. Additional information is available at
www.berg_ey.com.
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Fuhriander FL30: 30 kW rated power output, 13 meter rotor, stall -controlled (power curve
provided by Lorax Energy, LLC). Available tower heights: 26 and 30 meters. Additional in-
formation is available at btjp*//www.ftihrlaender.de/ ihrlaender.de/ and bq://www.loirax-energy.com/
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vided by Entegrity Energy Systems). Available tower heights: 25 and 31 meters. Additional
information is available at hM://www.entegjtyEind.com/.
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Vestas V15: 75 kW rated power output, 15 meter rotor, stall -controlled (power curve provided
by Powercorp Alaska LLC). Available tower heights: 25, 31 and 34 meters. Additional infor-
mation is available at httv://www.neoEpalaska.com/
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Northwind 100/19: 100 kW rated power output, 19 meter rotor, stall -controlled (power curve
provided by Northern Power Systems). Available tower heights: 25 and 32 meters. Additional
information is available at bgp://www.northempower,com/.
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Temperature Conversion Chart °C to OF
oc
OF
C
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°C
-40
-40
-10
14
20
68
-39
-38.2
-9
15.8
21
69.8
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17.6
22
71.6
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-7
19.4
23
73.4
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-32.8
-6
21.2
24
75.2
-35
-31
-5
23
25
77
-34
29.2
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24.8
26
78.8
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-27.4
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26.6
27
80.6
-32
-25.6
-2
28.4
28
82.4
-31
-23.8
-1
30.2
29
84.2
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-22
0
32
30
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-20.2
1
33.8
31
87.8
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-18.4
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35.6
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89.6
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37.4
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35
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98.6
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40
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-2.2
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12
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10.4
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Wind Speed Conversion Chart m/s to mph
mis
mph
mis
mph
mis
m h
0.5
1.1
10.5
23.5
20.5
45.9
1.0
2.2
11.0
24.6
21.0
47.0
1.5
3.4
11.5
25.7
21.5
48.1
2.0
4.5
12.0
26.8
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49.2
2.5
5.6
12.5
28.0
22.5
50.3
3.0
6.7
13.0
29.1
23.0
51.4
3.5
7.8
13.5
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23.5
52.6
4.0
8.9
14.0
31.3
24.0
53.7
4.5
10.1
14.5
32.4
24.5
54.8
5.0
11.2
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33.6
25.0
55.9
5.5
12.3
15.5
34.7
25.5
57.0
6.0
13.4
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35.8
26.0
58.2
6.5
14.5
16.5
36.9
26.5
59.3
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15.7
17.0
38.0
27.0
60.4
7.5
16.8
17.5
39.1
27.5
61.5
8.0
17.9
18.0
40.3
28.0
62.6
8.5
19.0
18.5
41.4
28.5
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9.0
20.1
19.0
42.5
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64.9
9.5
21.3
19.5
43.6
29.5
66.0
10.0
22.4
20.0
44.7
30.0
67.1
Distance Conversion m to ft
m
ft
m
ft
5
16
35
115
10
33
40
131
15
49
45
148
20
66
50
164
25
82
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180
30
98
60
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Selected definitions (courtesy of Windographer® software by Mistaya Engineering Inc.)
Wind Power Class
The wind power class is a number indicating the average energy content of the wind resource.
Wind power classes are based on the average wind power density at 50 meters above ground,
according to the following table. Source: Wind Energy Resource Atlas of the United States
(hllp://rredcmel.gov/wipd/pubs/atlas/tables/A-8T.html)
Wind Power Class i Descrption ,
�. � Power Density at SQm (V4'Im)
1
`Poor
0-200 I
2
Marginal
200-300
3
,Fair
300-400 F
4
Good
400-500
5
Excellent
500-600
6
Outstanding
600-800
7
Superb
800-2000
Windographer classifies any wind resource with an average wind power density above 2000
W/mz as class 8.
Probability Distribution Function
The probability distribution function f(x) gives the probability that a variable will take on the
value x. It is often expressed using a frequency histogram, which gives the frequency with which
the variable falls within certain ranges or bins.
Wind Turbine Power Regulation
All wind turbines employ some method of limiting power output at high wind speeds to avoid
damage to mechanical or electrical subsystems. Most wind turbines employ either stall control or
pitch control to regulate power output.
A stall -controlled turbine typically has blades that are fixed in place, and are designed to experi-
ence aerodynamic stall at very high wind speeds. Aerodynamic stall dramatically reduces the
torque produced by the blades, and therefore the power produced by the turbine.
On a pitch -controlled turbine, a controller adjusts the angle (pitch) of the blades to best match the
wind speed. At very high wind speeds the controller increasingly feathers the blades out of the
wind to limit the power output.
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