Energy
AEP Elical's projects within the energy markets focus on providing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability. Our engineering team leverages extensive expertise to conduct thorough design and feasibility studies for renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, and energy storage technologies, as well as power system studies, including modelling and analysis, arc flash assessments and design.
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AEMO Ageing Coal-Fired Generation Reliability NEM
AEP Elical supported AEMO with a report assessing the reliability of ageing coal-fired generation in the National Electricity Market (NEM), using a forward-looking methodology to establish reliability models and forecasting capacity to inform AEMO’s 10-year electricity supply outlook.
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EDL West Musgrave FEED Hybrid Power System
AEP Elical supported EDL Energy on the hybrid power system design for the West Musgrave mine FEED project in Western Australia. The system was entirely off-grid and utilised wind turbines, solar farms, a battery system and off-grid gas/diesel engine power plant.
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Origin Energy Mortlake BESS
Origin Energy were developing a 300 MW 2 hour BESS at their Mortlake PS site in south-western Victoria. AEP Elical were engaged to undertake the Development Management for the project and technical support. AEP assisted in applying for an ARENA grant for the project which was awarded to Origin Energy.
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Wildfire Energy Project Proton Project Management
AEP Elical delivered project management and engineering services for Wildfire Energy’s Bulwer Island pilot plant, turning landfill waste into sustainable SYNGAS and biofuels.
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Origin Energy MSC System Upgrade
AEP Elical supported Origin Energy’s MSC upgrade by assessing progress, refining requirements, and delivering a full RFT package with evaluation and recommendations.
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EDL Protection Philosophy Development and Audit
AEP Elical conducted a protection study for EDL to develop a reference document for protection systems and then conduct an audit on 3 of their power station assets. A risk assessment was carried out on the non-compliances and budget costings developed for remedial work.
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Origin Energy Darling Downs BESS
AEP Elical provided Development Management and technical support for a BESS at their power station site. The project first stage was 250 MW 2 hours with the design allowing for ultimate expansion to a 500 MW 4 hour facility.
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Rio Tinto Weipa Solar and Battery System Power Network
AEP Elical provided technical support for the integration of a new solar and battery system at Weipa, enhancing the existing 1.6MW solar farm with an additional 4MW solar capacity and 4MW/4MWh battery, delivering 11 gigawatt hours of energy annually.
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CleanCo Wind Farm Development
AEP Elical supported CleanCo in the development of a windfarm by applying multi-disciplinary expertise in controls/SCADA, electrical and civil engineering, as well as project management. AEP Elical has had several previous projects with CleanCo, evidence of their long-lasting relationships with clients.
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GSMT Mount James Wind Farm
AEP Elical was selected by GSMT Consulting to do the electrical design behind their Mount James windfarm. AEP Elical designed and selected parameters for the generators and substations and assist GSMT with modelling.
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AGL Torrens Island Power Station A System Review
AEP Elical assessed different configurations of the electrical units at Torrens Island Power Station (TIPS) A, including the possibility of mothballing the units and bringing the system online. AEP developed different cost estimates for the options based on market potential.
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Renewable Hydro Energy for Taveuni and Vanua Levu
AEP Elical assisted Hydro Developments with the Taveuni Hydro Project, confirming the feasibility and cost estimate for the transmission system and 9km submarine cable, supporting Energy Fiji Limited’s project decision.
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AEP Elical Expert Independent Review of Hybrid Power Supply System
AEP Elical conducted an independent review of the Power Station Control System at a mine site with a world-leading hybrid solar and battery storage system, investigating an outage, recommending rectification actions, and providing a specialist statement on system performance and implementation.
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Essential Energy Broken Hill Gas Turbine Due Diligence
AEP Elical was appointed through Pricewaterhouse Coopers to provide Essential Energy with technical advisory services and an Independent Engineer’s report in support of the divestment of the Broken Hill gas turbine power plant.
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Origin Energy Eraring Power Station BESS
AEP Elical provided technical support for the development of a new BESS at their power station site. The project first stage was 460 MW 2 hours with the design allowing for ultimate expansion to a 700 MW 4 hour facility (2.8 GWh).
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Loy Yang A Arc Flash Study
AEP Elical conducted an Arc Flash Study for AGL Energy’s Loy Yang 'A' Power Station, developing a power system model and recommending protective device upgrades to reduce incident energy levels, ultimately achieving compliance with safety standards and mitigating risks.
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CleanCo Demolition Asset Costing
AEP Elical updated CleanCo’s 2024 demolition cost estimates for Kareeya, Barron Gorge, and Wivenhoe Power Stations through site reviews and revised rate assessments.
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Client Solar Farm Implementation
AEP Elical controlled and supervised the SCADA systems development for a solar farm installed to connect into a weak rural distribution system. In addition, we were asked to provide advice on how to manage the system to keep the output within the performance parameters of the distribution authority.
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EDL Energy Hazardous Area Compliance
AEP Elical was engaged by EDL Energy to complete Hazardous Area Compliance work at the Wingfield 1 site, including updating EEHA documentation, revising hazardous area drawings, performing compliance calculations, and ensuring adherence to Australian standards.
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Yurika Lake Julius Substation Upgrade
AEP Elical upgraded the Lake Julius substation for Yurika, including transformer relocation, a three-way switch installation, and delivering comprehensive design documentation such as plant, operating, metering, and site layouts.
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EDL MRM Arc Flash Study
AEP Elical conducted an arc flash study for EDL Energy’s McArthur River Mine power station, leveraging expertise in safety studies and SKM PowerTools to enhance system safety and reliability.
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CleanCo Kareeya Cable Car HAZOP
AEP Elical led a HAZOP, SIL, and LOPA study for CleanCo’s Kareeya Cable Car, reinforcing a trusted, long-term client partnership through detailed risk assessment and site visits.
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Onshore Windfarm Substation and Cable Design
We are proudly working in cooperation with valued partners and clients for the design of one of Australia’s largest Onshore Windfarm to power the renowned CopperString project taking place in North Queensland. Our role in this project is to provide cable selections for the windfarm, alongside collector and main substation designs to output power to the CopperString network.
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Yallourn Power Station Protection Settings Review
AEP Elical conducted a protection settings review for EnergyAustralia’s Yallourn Power Station, updating SKM PowerTools models to enhance protection grading and reduce device disconnections.
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EDL Diesel Engine Specification
AEP Elical provided mechanical expertise to develop technical specifications for EDL Energy’s diesel engines at Red Hills Power Station, reinforcing their strong, long-term client relationship.
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EDL Power Station Upgrade
AEP Elical prepared detailed design and commissioning documentation for EDL Energy’s Pine Creek Power Station upgrade, highlighting a strong, ongoing client partnership.
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Greenray Gladstone Power Station CHAZOP
An engineer from AEP Elical facilitated a CHAZOP workshop for Greenray’s upgrade of an EAS1 gas turbine at Gladstone Power Station. AEP’s work helped Greenray successfully upgrade the turbine.
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Origin Energy Victorian Big Battery
AEP Elical supported Origin Energy’s bid to AEMO for a 300MW battery in Victoria, offering expertise in battery technology, power systems, grid interconnection, and contracting risks for the proposed Mortlake BESS system.