Energy

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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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.

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.

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 sought support from AEP Elical for a project to upgrade the Management and Support Centre (MSC), which is a system that allows monitoring and control for company generation assets, including renewables. AEP assessed progress and documentation, developed a project plan, updated requirements, completed an RFT, created an evaluation plan and presented recommendations to Origin Energy.

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.

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.

AEP Elical provided technical support to implement a new solar and battery system, including integrating the new system into the legacy power system and oversight of the various design components of the project. The new solar farm and battery storage complements existing 1.6MW solar farm at Weipa. The combined 4MW solar capacity and 4MW/4MWh battery will provide about 11 gigawatt hours of energy annually. 

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.

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.

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.

Assisted Hydro Developments in the development of the Taveuni Hydro Project. The works include a confirmation of the feasibility study and cost estimate for the transmission system and a 9km submarine cable to allow Energy Fiji Limited to decide on the project. The second phase of the project will explore the preliminary engineering works including, for subsequent finalization for environmental impact assessment, bidding, and arrangement of finance.

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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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.

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).

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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AEP Elical updated CleanCo’s 2024 demolition cost estimates for Kareeya, Barron Gorge, and Wivenhoe Power Stations through site reviews and revised rate assessments.

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.

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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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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AEP Elical was selected by EDL Energy to conduct an arc flash study for their power station at McArthur River Mine (MRM). AEP Elical engineers used their previous experience in arc flash studies, safety studies and experience with the industry recognised SKM PowerTools for Windows (PTW) software for power systems modelling. AEP Elical has previously worked on several projects for EDL Energy – a notable example of their long-lasting relationships with clients.

CleanCo selected AEP Elical to conduct a HAZOP and SIL Assignment workshop for the Kareeya Cable Car. The cable car is used to provide employee access to the Kareeya hydroelectric power station. The project also included LOPA and on-site visits. AEP has done several projects previously with CleanCo, an example of the long-lasting relationships they can build with their clients.

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.

AEP Elical conducted a protection settings review for EnergyAustralia’s Yallourn Power Station. AEP engineers collected accurate data and updated SKM PowerTools for Windows (PTW) models of the power station to assess the protection measures. AEP Elical helped improve protection grading and co-ordination at the power station to reduce device disconnections.

AEP Elical contributed their mechanical expertise to create a set of technical specifications to be applied as EDL standards for their diesel engines. The site was at Red Hills Power Station, Western Australia. AEP Elical has previously worked on several projects for EDL Energy.

EDL Energy selected AEP Elical to prepare a detailed design, construction and commissioning documentation for the replacement of the Pine Creek Power Station transformer and switchgear. AEP Elical has previously worked on several projects for EDL Energy.

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.

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.