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Harmattan Energy Centre Connection enables AESO-approved transmission upgrades in Didsbury, with AltaLink adding a 138 kV line and substation mods to link AIES, pending AUC review and NID filing for approval.
What You Need to Know
An AESO-identified project to connect Harmattan Energy Centre via a 138 kV line and substation upgrades in Didsbury.
- AESO plans and operates Alberta's high-voltage grid (AIES).
- Need met by new 138 kV line from Harmattan 256S.
- AltaLink to site, build, operate and maintain facilities.
The Alberta Electric System Operator AESO provides information to industry experts and stakeholders on the need for the Harmattan Energy Centre Connection in the Didsbury Area Transmission Development.
Why is this transmission development needed?
Grande Prairie Generation Inc. has requested connection to the transmission system for its Harmattan Energy Centre to be located in the Didsbury area. The connection requires transmission system development and AltaLink Management Ltd.
AltaLink is proposing modifications to the existing Harmattan 256S substation and adding a 138 kilovolt kV transmission line from Harmattan 256S to the proposed facility. The Alberta Electric System Operator AESO has determined that the need to connect Harmattan Energy Centre can be reliably met by the proposed new development.
The AESO is processing Grande Prairie Generation’s request, including providing information to landowners, occupants, residents and agencies in the Didsbury area that may be near the proposed transmission development.
The AESO intends to apply to the Alberta Utilities Commission AUC for approval of this need for new power lines in late 2012. The Harmattan Energy Centre Connection Needs Identification Document NID will be available at http://www.aeso.ca/transmission/8969.html at the time of the AESO’s application to the AUC.
Who is the AESO? Alberta's transmission system, sometimes referred to as the Alberta Interconnected Electric System AIES, is planned and operated by the AESO. The transmission system comprises the high-voltage lines, towers and equipment generally 69kV and above that transmit electricity from generators to lower voltage systems that distribute electricity to cities, towns, rural areas and large industrial customers.
How is AltaLink involved?
AltaLink is the transmission facilities owner TFO in the Didsbury area. While the AESO is responsible for identifying that transmission system development is needed, AltaLink is responsible for detailed siting and routing, constructing, operating and maintaining the associated transmission facilities.
The AESO has directed AltaLink to provide information to stakeholders on this need and to file a facility proposal application with the AUC which will include a detailed description and location of the proposed transmission development.
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