Jan 25 2011
Teshmont Consultants declared that it is chosen by Atlantic Grid Development (AGD) to provide engineering services for the Atlantic Wind Connection (AWC) Project.
The project requires construction of an offshore high voltage direct current (HVDC) undersea cable transmission facility, which will be utilized to support the transmittance of around 6,000 MW power generated from the offshore wind turbines located along the eastern seaside of the USA.
Teshmont Consultants will initially carry out the field studies required for system integration, formulate the abstract designs for the project, and provide supporting details required for clearances from regulatory and environmental agencies. They will also assist in reviewing the submitted designs if needed; get the technical and functional specs required, supervise the production and erection processes, and finally will take part in the testing and commissioning processes.
The AWC project has lately completed the filing of a rate request to the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The submission includes a solemn statement from Dr.Robert Burton of Teshmont, supporting the use HVDC technology for efficient connecting of the offshore wind locations to the grid operated by PJM and how it can augment the reliability and power supply efficiency of PJM. The testimony also includes details such as the number of job positions it can support and how it can sustain the economic growth of the states located in Mid-Atlantic Region. The first phase of the five phase project is anticipated to begin in 2013.
The offshore wind project currently developed by the Atlantic Grid Development includes principles from Dewey & LeBoeuf, DC Interconnect, and Trans-Elect. The project is supported by Marubeni Corporation, Google and Good Energies.
Source: http://www.teshmont.com/