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CIMA+ has the adequate expertise to help its clients through various stages of developing wind energy projects.

 

We have participated in all phases involved in installing wind turbines in the framework of calls for tenders and initial Québec developments.

 

The services we offer in this area are: 

  • review of alternate sites
  • preliminary and detailed design of access roads
  • sub-station protection approach
  • study of network connection
  • study of harmonic emissions
  • design of foundations, towers and network integration stations
  • detailed design of overhead or underground collector networks
  • technical assistance during construction

Several wind projects (750 MW in all)

Cartier Wind Energy Inc.

In 2003, Hydro-Québec made a request for proposals to buy wind energy.

 

Cartier Wind Energy Inc. responded by tabling six wind farm projects in Gaspésie. Each site needed to be assessed for its energy potential and location with respect to Hydro-Québec's existing network.

 

CIMA+ was asked to carry out the electrical integration studies, which included the following activities: 

  • development of single-line diagrams to illustrate the control and protection
  • development of protection logic
  • integration studies such as: short-circuit, power flow and protection approach
  • studies of emission limits, including: harmonic emissions, flicker and rapid voltage fluctuations
  • simulation of temporary events to ensure site stability

Wind energy supply

Ventus Energy Inc.

In October 2005, Hydro-Québec Distribution launched a second call for tenders to buy wind-sourced energy, to meet its Québec clients' long-term electricity needs.

 

Ventus Energy Inc. responded to the call for tenders by tabling two wind farm projects to be sited in northern Québec. Each site needed to be analyzed as per its power potential and location in relation to Hydro-Québec facilities.

 

CIMA+ assisted Ventus Energy with the site studies, power line collector networks and preliminary costing.

Miller Mountain wind farm

ABB

The Miller Mountain wind farm in Murdochville is the second phase of development being handled by Northland Power and 3Ci on the site. It features 30 1.8 MW wind turbines spread over 30 square kilometres, for an installed capacity of 54 MW.

 

The hook-up with the Hydro-Québec network is handled through a 34.5-161 kV station that features a 62 MVA transformer with oil recovery basin, a dead-end structure, supports for 161 kV switchgear, and an assembly for the 34.5 kV switchgear. The wind turbines are connected to the station by buried cables.

 

CIMA+ was mandated by ABB to do the detail civil engineering for the work. 

 

 

 

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