Altamuskin Windfarm

The Altamuskin 33kV Substation was built on behalf of Energia

A field with wind turbines and some black and brown cows to the bottom right at Altamuskin Windfarm energia

Project information

Client: Energia
Location: Ballygawley, Co Tyrone
Project name: Altamuskin Windfarm
Project tags: Commissioning / Renewables

 

Project Description: 

The Altamuskin 33kV Substation was built on behalf of Energia to facilitate connection of a new 7 Turbine Windfarm with a rated 14.7 MW output to the Northern Ireland Distribution Network.

 

Project Scope: 

 

Powercomm’s project scope involved design, procurement, installation and commissioning of the following systems:

 

  • 33 kV AIS Switchgear
  • 33 kV Grid connection cable
  • 33 kV CTs and VTs
  • 33/20 kV Transformer
  • 20 kV Switchgear
  • House Transformer and Diesel Generator
  • Neutral Earthing Resistor
  • Protection and control systems
  • SCADA systems
  • Communication Systems
  • AC and DC distribution systems
  • Building services
  • Substation earthing and lightning protection systems
  • 33 kV collector cables
  • FO Network
  • Cable Jointing
  • LV Switchgear
  • Battery Systems

 

All works were subject to approval by the local Utility (NIE) and were carried out in line with utility standards and specification. 

 

PowerComm personnel are certified for design, install and commissioning works up to 400kV.

 

Project Summary: 

 

  • Completed on time
  • 100% project successful completion
  • Zero onsite incidents
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