HomeMy WebLinkAboutOuzinkie Wind Feasibility Study Project Potential Wind Turbine Locations - Dec 2021 - REF Grant 7014005OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PROGRAMS | SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE | WATER POWER TECHNOLOGIES OFFICEPotential Wind Turbine Locations for OuzinkieDecember 2021Partnership Project
2OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PROGRAMS | SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE | WATER POWER TECHNOLOGIES OFFICEENERGY TRANSITIONS INITIATIVEPARTNERSHIP PROJECTHydropower System•Is more recent information about hydropower generation available?•What is the status of the…oPenstock upgrades? Completed in 2020?oTurbine replacement? 150kW dual-speed Ossberger?
3OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PROGRAMS | SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE | WATER POWER TECHNOLOGIES OFFICEENERGY TRANSITIONS INITIATIVEPARTNERSHIP PROJECTDistribution Grid•Main transformers identified based on the as-built diagram - completed;•Parse transformer phase connections and max power –in progress;•Still missing…olocation of the powerhouse (diesel gens)olocation of the powerhouse (hydro)oconductor characteristics. We can assume one, but it would be helpful to get the exact reference of the conductors.oloads per customer. This is not critical. Alternatively, we can assume it based on the size of the transformers.Single line diagram: see map here
4OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PROGRAMS | SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE | WATER POWER TECHNOLOGIES OFFICEENERGY TRANSITIONS INITIATIVEPARTNERSHIP PROJECTPotential Wind Turbine Locations# Location1 Ouzinkie Point2 North Old Runway3 Central Old Runway4 South Old Runway5 Black Point6 Water Plant7 Residential Clearing8 Airport Road Clearing
5OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PROGRAMS | SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE | WATER POWER TECHNOLOGIES OFFICEENERGY TRANSITIONS INITIATIVEPARTNERSHIP PROJECTFAA Notice Criteria•You must file with the FAA at least 45 days prior to construction if:othe structure will exceed 200 ft above ground level [77.9 (a)]othe structure will be in proximity to an airport and will exceed the slope ratio [77.9 (b)]othe structure activates other filing requirements•Sites can be screened with the FAA Notice Criteria Toolohttps://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/gisTools/gisAction.jsp?action=showNoNoticeRequiredToolFormoPer tool results, filing a notice of construction for the 900-kW (253 feet tip height) is required at allof the potential sites.•A requirement to file does not mean the project will not be able to go forward. The FAA could require the structure to have lights or other mitigation options.
6OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PROGRAMS | SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE | WATER POWER TECHNOLOGIES OFFICEENERGY TRANSITIONS INITIATIVEPARTNERSHIP PROJECTFAA Notice Criteria Example Results100-kW (138 feet tip height) 225-kW (148 feet tip height) 900-kW (253 feet tip height)
7OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PROGRAMS | SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE | WATER POWER TECHNOLOGIES OFFICEENERGY TRANSITIONS INITIATIVEPARTNERSHIP PROJECTLocation Characteristics# Location Wind Resource (Annual Average Wind Speed @ 50 m)*FAA Notice Criteria Tool Results** Land Availability***1 Ouzinkie Point7.46 m/sThe 100-kW and 225-kW options do not exceed notice criteria. Yes, for all options.2 North Old Runway7.04 m/sThe 100-kW and 225-kW options exceed slope criteria. Yes, for all options.3 Central Old Runway 6.82 m/s The 100-kW and 225-kW options exceed slope criteria. Yes, for all options.4 South Old Runway 6.67 m/s The 100-kW and 225-kW options exceed slope criteria. Yes, for all options.5 Black Point 6.93 m/s The 100-kW and 225-kW options exceed slope criteria. Yes, for all options.6 Water Plant 6.64 m/s The 100-kW and 225-kW options exceed slope criteria. Potential tree disturbance with 900-kW option.7 Residential Clearing7.77 m/sThe 100-kW and 225-kW options do not exceed notice criteria. Potential tree disturbance with 900-kW option.8 Airport Road Clearing 6.81 m/s The 100-kW and 225-kW options exceed slope criteria. Yes, for all options.* Source: Global Wind Atlas Version 3.0 https://globalwindatlas.info/. Interannual variability in the wind resource can cause annual average wind speeds to vary by ±0.4 m/s per the Global Wind Atlas data. ** The 900-kW option exceeds height andslope criteria at all sites. *** Assuming a 253 feet radius around the turbine (1 x tip height radius).