Clogheravaddy 38 kV Substation

Project Description: 

The Clogheravaddy Substation was built to facilitate connection of 22 MW of wind generation, connected to Binbane 110 kV substation in Donegal. The project also encompassed the cabling, switchgear and control systems associated with the wind farm connection. Included as part of the project was a 5km 38kV underground cable connection to Binbane 110kV substation.

Project Scope: 

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

• Main Contractor - PSCS
• 38 kV grid connection cable
• 38 kV AIS Switchgear
• 38 kV AIS CTs, VTs
• 38/20 kV Transformer
• 20 kV Switchgear
• House Transformer and Diesel Generator
• Neutral Earthing Resistor
• Protection and control systems
• SCADA systems
• AC and DC distribution systems
• Building services
• Substation earthing and lightning protection systems
• 20 kV collector cable

Project Summary: 

• Completed ahead of schedule
• 100% project successful completion
• Zero onsite incidents