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Construction firm shows grid upgrades need not stretch over years

By Paul Dvorak | March 22, 2010

Not long ago, a New York utility needed a 345 kV, single circuit aerial line to connect a new 700 MW power plant to the state’s electrical grid. The project route passed through a city and required an intense permitting in addition to fast-track detailed engineering. The project schedule allowed one year for the process

MSE provided a complete design and construction package (the utility performed the construction) and provided procurement services for the utility. All MSE requirements for the project were delivered on schedule and within budget.

The utility eventually selected MES Power System for the job. The Albany, N.Y. company (msepower.com) has experience with developers on the electrical design of utility-grade projects, ranging from 5 to 500 MW. MSE recently secured a 6 MW solar project in Pennsylvania where their role includes design and complete installation including a total plant EPC wrap, site civil/structural design work, and overall project management. MSE’s involvement in solar is an extension of their work in the wind market, where the company is responsible for connecting about 22% of North America’s wind power.

The company was to permit, engineer, and procure materials for the line. MSE performed EMF analysis to satisfy local project opponents that the proposed line posed no safety hazard to residents. MSE also provided detailed construction plans to the New York State Public Service Commission as required to determine the impact on construction activities on the city.


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Tagged With: 345 kV, Albany, MES, MES Power
 

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