Enerven has been appointed to design, construct, and commission a new 500/33 kV substation at the LightsourceBP’s Goulburn River Solar Farm, in the Upper Hunter region of NSW. The substation will form a key part of one of the state’s largest renewable developments, enabling the delivery of clean, reliable energy to the NSW electricity grid.
The customer
Transgrid builds and maintains the largest electricity network in Australia, providing the backbone of the National Electricity Market while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.
“Through innovative solutions and close collaboration, Enerven and Transgrid are delivering this critical project that will help support the transition to clean energy in New South Wales and a more resilient power supply for the future.” Transgrid.
The opportunity
The Goulburn River Solar Farm is a landmark renewable energy project that exemplifies Enerven’s leadership in delivering critical renewable energy transmission infrastructure. The project underscores Enerven’s end-to-end capability—from early-stage engineering to full commissioning.
Enerven’s role encompasses the design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning of a new 500/33 kV substation, transmission line 5A4 cut-in works to connect the new substation and the installation of approximately 18 km of OPGW (Optical Ground Wire) along existing and new towers.
Through design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning of both substation and OPGW works, Enerven is helping shape NSW’s energy future—accelerating decarbonization and bolstering the state’s clean energy ambitions.
The solution
Key specifications delivered by Enerven:
- Design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning of a new 500/33 kV substation at the Goulburn River Solar Farm.
- Transmission line 5A4 cut-in works to connect the new substation to the existing 500 kV network.
- Installation of approximately 18 km of OPGW (Optical Ground Wire) along existing and new towers.
Enerven’s proven expertise with connection projects and grid-scale renewable infrastructure ensures the success of the Goulburn River Solar Farm Grid Connection. This project is representative of the transformation of Australia’s clean energy future, and the scale of infrastructure underscores the project’s emissions reduction significance.
Our experience in the market place, combined with the expertise and industry knowledge of our team, makes Enerven’s offering second to none – which is why industry leaders such as Electranet, Transgrid, AGL and BHP Billiton trust Enerven with their energy infrastructure assets.
We invest heavily in the best equipment and the professional development of our staff, which means we combine experience and history with innovation and technology to deliver solutions that address the evolving energy distribution requirements of the community.
With a strong supplier and partner network behind us, our highly skilled staff work closely with you to fully understand your specific needs and vision, and will tailor a solution to suit.
Delivering the highest standard of work in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner is our top priority, and we have an outstanding track record to prove it. We focus on building long-term relationships with our clients, we’re committed to working with you for the lifecycle of your project and beyond.
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