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Topic:"Electricity Generation" in M10653

Matter: P-194 - Nova Scotia Power Inc. - 10-Year System Outlook Report - 2022
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Section 4
it Utilization Forecast ..............................................................................................19 16 3.3.1 Evolution of the Energy Mix in Nova Scotia ............................................................20 17...

AI summary The text outlines sections of a regulatory proceeding document covering energy mix evolution, utilization projections, transmission queues, environmental regulations, carbon pricing, and resource adequacy, highlighting key areas of analysis and compliance requirements.

Section 25
Page 9 of 60 2022 10-Year System Outlook NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 3.0 GENERATION RESOURCES 2 3 3.1 Existing Generation Resources 4 5 NS Power’s generation portfolio is composed of a mix of fuel and technology types that include 6 coal, petroleum...

AI summary NS Power's generation mix includes conventional and renewable sources, with Renewable Electricity Standards (RES) increasing variable renewables like wind. However, conventional units provide most firm capacity due to intermittency, displacing renewables when active.

Section 28
Tusket Hydro 2.3 Mersey System Hydro 40.4 St. Margaret’s Bay Hydro 10.3 Sheet Harbour Hydro 10.2 Dickie Brook Hydro 3.6 Wreck Cove Hydro 201.4 Annapolis Tidal 6 Hydro 0.0 Fall River Hydro 0.5 Maritime Link NS Block Hydro 153 Total Hydro 50...

AI summary The text lists hydroelectric and thermal power generation sources in Nova Scotia with their respective capacities, including facilities like Tusket Hydro, Mersey System, and Tufts Cove. Totals for hydro generation (507.9) and steam sources (e.g., Lingan 7 at 607) are provided, highlighting the mix of renewable and fossil fuel-based generation.

Section 29
168 (CFB) Total Steam 1547 Tufts Cove Units 4, 5 & 6 Natural Gas 144 Total Combined Cycle 144 Burnside Light Fuel Oil 132 Tusket Light Fuel Oil 33 Victoria Junction Light Fuel Oil 66 Total Combustion Turbine 231 Pre-2001 Renewables 8 Indep...

AI summary The text lists Nova Scotia's power generation sources by fuel type and capacity, including natural gas, light fuel oil, wind, and IPPs. It notes outages (Annapolis), availability (Lingan Unit 2), and firm capacity assumptions for wind projects. References to sections explain operational statuses and capacity contributions.

Section 53
2022 10-Year System Outlook NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Figure 7: 2005, 2021 Actual and 2023 Forecast Energy Mix 2

AI summary The 2022 10-Year System Outlook document includes Figure 7, which compares actual energy mix data from 2005 and 2021 with a 2023 forecast. This figure provides insight into the evolution and future expectations of Nova Scotia's energy mix.

Section 57
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Capacity Factor (%) 38 40 27 25 24 22 33 0 0 0 Unit Lingan 4 Cycles 10 – 25 10 - 25 10 - 25 10 - 25 10 - 25 10 - 25 10 - 25 0 0 0 Service Hours 4680 5049 3010 2903 2758 2368 3651 0 0 0 Capa...

AI summary The document presents capacity factor data and service hours for various power generation units from 2023 to 2032. It shows fluctuating performance metrics for units such as Lingan 4, Aconi, and Tupper 25, with notable decreases in capacity factors and service hours over time for some units.

Section 62
onally, in a predominantly base-loaded generation fleet, it was sufficient to consider 6 capacity factor as the source for utilization forecasts for any given unit. This is no longer the case; 7 integration of variable renewable resources...

AI summary The document discusses the shift in utilization forecasting for NS Power's generation fleet due to the integration of variable renewable resources. It introduces the concept of utilization factor (UF) to better reflect the operational demands and capabilities of generating units.

Section 78
SIS 9-T 598 13-May-21 Cumberland 2.52 2.52 37N Tidal 01-Dec-22 Milestones NRIS Met GIA 10-D 604 7-Jun-21 Cape Breton 0.45 0.45 11S-303 Solar 15-Jan-22 N/A Executed 603 31-May-21 Cumberland 22N-404 Solar/ GIA 11 -D 0.4 0.4 N/A Battery 16-Fe...

AI summary The text provides a list of projects with details such as project numbers, dates, locations, capacities, technologies, and statuses. These projects include tidal, solar, battery, and wind energy initiatives, with some in progress and others completed.

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