Topic:"Renewable Energy" in M03347

Table 4 – 2010 Generating Resources (Data sourced from 2009 IRP Update Assumptions) Plant/System Fuel Type Winter Net Capacity Avon Hydro 7.6 Black River Hydro 23 Lequille System Hydro 26 Bear River System Hydro 39.5 Roseway Hydro 1.6 Tusk...

AI summary Table 4 presents the 2010 generating resources in Nova Scotia, detailing the capacity of various hydroelectric, steam, combustion turbine, and renewable energy plants. It includes data on fuel types and capacities, with some notes on performance levels and capacity calculations.

Table 5 – Capacity Additions & DSM New Resources 2010-2020 MW DSM firm 434 Tufts Cove 6 48.9 Hydro 4.2 Firm Contracted Wind 51.0 Nuttby Wind Project 15.8 Firm RES (2015) 40 Total Firm Supply & Demand MW Projected Over Planning Period 593.9...

AI summary Table 5 outlines capacity additions and demand-side management (DSM) contributions from 2010 to 2020, including DSM firm, wind projects, and other resources, with a total projected firm supply and demand of 593.9 MW over the planning period.

\ DSM Firm does not include interruptible customers \ \ Hydro shown is Marshall at 4.2 MW as per the 2009 Update assumptions. \ \ \ Firm Contracted wind and Nuttby wind reflects the assumed firm capacity contribution based on a combined th...

AI summary The text provides detailed assumptions and calculations related to renewable energy capacity and wind generation, including capacity factors and planning assumptions used in the 2009 IRP Update and the 2015 RES. It outlines how firm capacity is determined based on historical and forecasted data.

ERIS - Energy Resource Interconnection Service NRIS - Network Resource Interconnection Service N/A - Not Applicable Queue Order IR# Request Date DD-MMM-YY County MW Summer Winter Interconnection Point Requested Туре DD-MMM-YY Status Servic...

AI summary The document presents a table of interconnection requests managed by Nova Scotia Power, detailing information such as queue order, request dates, locations, power requirements, interconnection points, and the status of feasibility studies for wind energy projects in Pictou and Kings counties.

ERIS - Energy Resource Interconnection Service NRIS - Network Resource Interconnection Service N/A - Not Applicable Included in this interconnection queue is 165 MW of wind energy projects which are part of NSPI's Renewable Energy Standard...

AI summary The interconnection queue includes 165 MW of wind energy projects under NSPI's RES commitment, along with other projects at various stages of development. Table 7 provides details on the locations and sizes of these planned generating facilities.

5.2 Renewable Electricity Plan In April, 2010, the Nova Scotia Department of Energy (DOE) released its Renewable Electricity Plan, which sets out the Province's commitment to renewable electrical energy supply. This plan includes a legisla...

AI summary Nova Scotia's 2010 Renewable Electricity Plan established 25% and 40% renewable energy targets by 2015 and 2020, respectively. It introduced revised procurement processes, a Community-Based Feed-in-Tariff (COMFIT) for community projects up to 100MW, and enhanced net-metering for projects up to 1MW. Implementation timelines remain undetermined.

5.3 Province's Wind Integration Study The 2008, Hatch Ltd. Wind Integration Study identified and assessed the effects of integrating large scale wind power generation into Nova Scotia's electric power system. This study confirmed that "mor...

AI summary The 2008 Hatch Ltd. Wind Integration Study highlighted the need for detailed impact studies on transmission upgrades and operational demands from wind power integration. NSPI now monitors variable energy sources like wind to improve forecasting and ensure system stability and availability.

6.1 Operating Reserve Criteria As a member of the Maritimes Area of the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC), NSPI meets the operating reserve requirements as outlined in NPCC Document A-6, Operating Reserve Criteria . This criteria...

AI summary NSPI adheres to NPCC's operating reserve criteria, sharing ten-minute reserves with NBSO via a load-ratio share and maintaining 171 MW of ten-minute reserves. It anticipates increased regulating reserves due to wind generation and conducts biannual 18-month resource adequacy assessments. The Interconnection Agreement outlines shared reserve responsibilities.

Table 8 – NSPI 10 Year Load and Resources Outlook Load and Resources Outlook for NSPI - Winter 2010/2011 to 2019/2020 (All values in MW except as noted) 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2...

AI summary Table 8 presents a 10-year load and resources outlook for Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI), showing projected load forecasts, demand-side management (DSM) contributions, required capacity, and resource availability from 2010/2011 to 2019/2020. It outlines how DSM and various energy resources contribute to meeting demand and maintaining reserve margins.

1. 2010 - Work will begin on the construction of additional transmission to the Western Valley area. This will include the construction of a 138 kV circuit between Canaan Road and Tremont, a 138 kV termination at Canaan Road and the additi...

AI summary The 2010 document outlines transmission infrastructure upgrades, including new 138 kV circuits, transformer installations, and reliability improvements. Projects aim to prevent outages, replace aging equipment, and integrate renewable energy sources like wind farms. Key initiatives include insulator replacement, switchgear upgrades, and grid expansions to enhance system reliability and accommodate renewable generation.

9.0 UNCERTAINTY The Nova Scotia Power system is dynamic, complex to plan and operate, and influenced by developments inside and outside of our Province. Much remains unknown with respect to the form, location and scope of future generation...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Power system faces uncertainty due to evolving emission regulations, renewable energy standards, and intermittent generation. NSPI is conducting preliminary transmission planning to address potential reinforcements needed for future generation scenarios, though outcomes depend on factors like generation location, market changes, and technology advancements.

11.0 REFERENCES - 1. 2004 Maritimes Area Triennial Review of Resource Adequacy , Report approved by NPCC Reliability Coordinating Council March 9, 2005. - 2. Basic Criteria for Design and Operation of Interconnected Power Systems , Northea...

AI summary The references section cites key documents and regulations related to Nova Scotia's energy sector, including wind integration studies, integrated resource plans, wholesale market rules, and renewable energy standards. These materials support technical and regulatory analyses in the proceeding.

TRANSMISSION ADDITIONS FOR GENERATION DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS Distributed large-scale renewable generation, large-scale imports and exports and new inprovince thermal generation all have a potential role in serving Nova Scotia's future elect...

AI summary Nova Scotia's transmission system may require reinforcement to accommodate future renewable generation, imports/exports, and in-province thermal generation. NSPI's preliminary scenarios highlight transmission constraints and potential investments, though the information remains conceptual. These scenarios aim to inform long-term expansion planning to enable higher renewable energy integration, which NSPI supports.

Renewable Generation Additions 1) Wind Development Scenarios (2013 - 2019)

AI summary The document section outlines an analysis of wind development scenarios between 2013 and 2019, focusing on renewable generation additions. No specific details or arguments are provided in the excerpt.

c) Mainland (Lower Annapolis Valley) wind generation (100-150MW) development scenario This scenario requires the completion of a 138kV line L-6617 from Tremont to Canaan Rd currently scheduled for construction along with a new ring bus con...

AI summary The scenario outlines infrastructure upgrades required for a 100-150MW wind generation project in Lower Annapolis Valley, including 138kV line construction, ring bus configurations, substation modifications, and voltage upratings to support the development and integrate with existing transmission networks.

e) Mainland (Northern Nova Scotia) wind generation (100-150MW) development scenario Construct a new 138kV line from Onslow to Springhill and install a 100 MVAR static compensator on the Onslow 230 kV bus along with increasing reactive powe...

AI summary The proposed 100-150MW wind generation project in Northern Nova Scotia requires infrastructure upgrades: a new 138kV line from Onslow to Springhill, a 100 MVAR static compensator at Onslow, enhanced reactive power compensation at Brushy Hill, and uprating an existing 230kV circuit to 345kV for transmission between Onslow and Brushy Hill.