Topic:"Renewable Energy" in M12745

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Page 1 of the application notes that the Lingan Unit 1 steam turbine consists of a dual flow 4 low pressure (DFLP) and a combined high and intermediate pressure (HIP) turbine that 5 convert steam, suppl...

AI summary The document outlines information requests regarding the refurbishment of Lingan Unit 1, including its current capacity, energy production data, emissions classification, retirement plans, alignment with NS Power's 2030 renewable targets, and actions taken to extend the unit's operational life. The requests also seek details on post-retirement roles and utilization factors.

8 (c) Lingan 1 is a coal fired generator and would be considered a higher emitting generation 9 source relative to other units. 10 11 (d) Lingan 1 does not currently have a firm retirement date, and the previous IRP had the unit 12 forecas...

AI summary The text discusses the Lingan 1 coal-fired generator, noting its higher emissions compared to other units and its planned conversion to Heavy Fuel Oil by 2029. It also references ongoing refurbishments of generating units designated for peak load support post-2030.

CONFIDENTIAL (Attachment Only) 1 Request IR-4: 2 3 (a) If this project were not to proceed, please identify the net present value of the total 4 replacement cost of energy to replace Lingan Unit 1 energy for 2026 to 2029. 5 6 (b) Please id...

AI summary The response to Request IR-4 estimates the net present value of replacing Lingan Unit 1's energy output from 2026 to 2029 at $405,120 if the project does not proceed. This excludes costs beyond 2030 and the replacement of 162MW of firm capacity. Assumptions include unit availability, future running hours, and capacity de-rate.

Request IR-1: - Page 1 of the application notes that the Lingan Unit 1 steam turbine consists of a dual flow low - pressure (DFLP) and a combined high and intermediate pressure (HIP) turbine that convert - steam, supplied by the Lingan boi...

AI summary Request IR-1 seeks information about Lingan Unit 1, including its rated capacity, energy production since 2010, emissions classification, retirement date, post-retirement role, alignment with NS Power's 2030 renewable target, refurbishment efforts, and utilization factors post-2030.