Project Background

The Goonumbla Solar Farm, with an export capacity of approximately 75MVA, is located 10km west of Parkes, NSW. OGP Group was engaged by the EPC contractor, to support them by acting as their engineering representative during construction.

Client:

GRS

Location:

Parkes, NSW

OGP's Role:

Owner’s Engineering

The OGP Solution

In fulfilling the client engineering role, our team handled a variety of responsibilities:

  • Specification/review of the 66/33kV main power transformers, harmonic filters, switchroom, switchgear, LV auxiliaries, and earthing.
  • Reviewed all calculations and protection settings.
  • Provided technical support for client interaction with AEMO and the TNSP.
  • Technical support for GPS compliance.
  • Design review and regulatory verification for civil works and structural works.

The Outcome

Leveraging our technical and commercial expertise, OGP successfully delivered the project scope while effectively managing unforeseen scope variations related to the installation of the capacity banks and switchgear. As a result, our client experienced reduced schedule impacts and minimised cost overruns.

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