Over 400 generation connection assessment studies have been successfully completed, primarily focusing on renewable generation additions. Approximately 130,000 MW of generation capacity has been planned for the northeastern grid.

Generation interconnection impact studies have been conducted for a large number of generation requests, covering:

Load flow analysis

Extensive stability studies

Studies automation

Comprehensive modeling and troubleshooting

Identification and quantification of reactive power compensation

SVC applications

HVDC assessments

Stabilizer parameter adjustments to damp oscillations

Identification of reinforcement requirements

Quality assurance (QA) and reporting

Objectives/background/needs:

Allai Khawar and Chor Nala hydro power plant was not included in overall generation plan of WAPDA. Allai Khwar consultants requested to update the plan with WAPDA models.


Key deliverables and solution provided:

Development of computer model data set for generation planning for inclusion of Allai Khwar and Chor Nala hydro power plants. Simulation & analysis of generation expansion plans inclusive of both plants. Comparisons with equivalent thermal plants. Recommendations for technical/economical justifications of both plants.

Objectives/background/needs:


Allai Khawar and Chor Nala hydro power plant was not included in overall generation plan of WAPDA. Allai Khwar consultants requested to update the plan with WAPDA models.

Key deliverables and solution provided:


Development of computer model data set for generation planning for inclusion of Allai Khwar and Chor Nala hydro power plants. Simulation & analysis of generation expansion plans inclusive of both plants. Comparisons with equivalent thermal plants. Recommendations for technical/economical justifications of both plants.

Objectives/background/needs:


BC Hydro had a workload for generation connection assessment with tight timelines under renewable generation project incentives.


Key deliverables and solution provided:


Extensive generation interconnection impact studies using PSS/E for multiple generation requests. Load flow and stability studies. POWER-tek helped meet the timelines and ensured quality completion of studies and workload.

1000 MW RFP for numerous wind power plants and 2500 MW conventional power plants customer impact studies. Conducted large volumes of detailed simulations and reporting. Held meetings and interacted with project developers to resolve interconnection technical matters. Performed distribution system generation interconnection studies.

Development of a computer model data set for generation planning for inclusion of Allai Khwar and Chor Nala hydro power plants. Simulation & analysis of generation expansion plans inclusive of both plants. Comparisons with equivalent thermal plants. Recommendations for technical/economical justifications of both plants.