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Nyngan Solar Plant Community Consultative Committee October 2014

Nyngan Solar Plant Community Consultative Committee October 2014. Date: 1 October 2014. Agenda. Welcome September CCC. 1. 2. Review previous minutes. 3. Overview of project statu s (AGL and First Solar). 4. Project local region economic benefits. 5. Project planning. 6.

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Nyngan Solar Plant Community Consultative Committee October 2014

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  1. Nyngan Solar Plant Community Consultative CommitteeOctober 2014 Date: 1 October 2014

  2. Agenda Welcome September CCC 1 2 Review previous minutes 3 Overview of project status (AGL and First Solar) 4 Project local region economic benefits 5 Project planning 6 • Landscaping 7 Construction community fund 8 Next meeting and close > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  3. Review of previous minutes > Presentation title > Author > Date (Verdana 10pt)

  4. 2. Review actions from previous meeting > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  5. 2. Review actions from previous meeting > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  6. 2. Confirmation of June 2014 minutes • Any comments on the August minutes? • Accept as accurate record of meeting? > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  7. Overview of project status • Adam Mackett (AGL) • Bruce Smith (First Solar) > Presentation title > Author > Date (Verdana 10pt)

  8. 2. AGL overview of project status Current progress on the Nyngan Solar Plant: • Over 50% of the posts for the solar plant have been installed (~78,000) • Electrical works on site are progressing, including installation of the 33kV feeder cables • Works for energisation and activities for generation approvals are progressing • Australian Energy Market Operator • Clean Energy Regulatory • Barrier Hwy intersection works have been sealed • Project on track for completion in June 2015 > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  9. 2. AGL overview of project status Current progress on the Nyngan Solar Plant connection: • Connection works are practically complete. • 132kV transmission line (Essential Energy) • 132kV Switchyard (Essential Energy) • 132kV Substation (AGL) • 132kV transmission line was energised on 30 Aug 2014 as planned. This is a highly coordinated activity with CPP and Essential Energy – refer to the following photos. • Interface works with First Solar’s 33kV Switchyard are progressing  132/33kV transformer energisation • Communication works in the Nyngan 66kV (town) have been complete for the interim service > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  10. 2. AGL overview of project status 132kV transmission line energisation (EE asset) 132kV transmission line energisation (EE asset) > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  11. 2. AGL overview of project status 132kV transmission line energisation (EE asset) 132kV transmission line energisation (EE asset) > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  12. 2. First Solar overview of project status • Nyngan Solar Plant progress • 78,000 of the 140,000 steel posts have been installed • 59,000 of the 140,000 tilt brackets have been installed • 12,500 Tables installed • 678,400 of the 1,350,000 panels have been delivered • 50 of the 77 PCS (Power Conversion Station) units and all the PVCS (Photovoltaic Combiner Switchgear) units have been delivered • Operations and maintenance buildings have been installed • Electrical work underway – underground cabling and combiner boxes > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  13. 2. First Solar overview of project status PVIS building – cables installed from transformer Section 1 inclement weather (Aug 2014) > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  14. 2. First Solar overview of project status 33kV AC Feeder cables from Section 1 and 2 (PVCS) Testing at PVCS1 (Section 1) > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  15. 2. First Solar overview of project status Trench for 33kV AC Collector cable in Section 1 PV module storage area > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  16. 2. First Solar overview of project status > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  17. Project local region economic benefits • Bruce Smith (First Solar) > Presentation title > Author > Date (Verdana 10pt)

  18. 3. Project local economic benefits Economics – Solar Village Monthly spend of camp and dining facilities 40,000 PM First Solar spend at local businesses 10,000 PM WBHO spend at local businesses 40,000 PM Project labour First Solar Local employees 3 FKG Local employees 3 Project team 25 - 35 > Broken Hill Solar Plant > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  19. 3. Project local economic benefits Project employment opportunities First Solar contacts: Bruce Smith Michael Law Project Manager Construction Manager Mob: 0428 199 241 Mob: 0417 369 921 E: bruce.smith@firstsolar.com E: michael.law@firstsolar.com > Broken Hill Solar Plant > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  20. Project planning • Adam Mackett (AGL) > Presentation title > Author > Date (Verdana 10pt)

  21. 4. Project planning • Solar PV module installation • Whilst the first modules were installed during the launch of the solar plant on 30 July 2014: • First Solar is planning to start installation of the modules • This will generate a degree of timber pallet and cardboard waste material. • Cardboard waste is being recycled by a commercial operator. • We have spoken with Nyngan Men’s Shed about timber pallet materials – are there any other local organisations interested in these materials • Community Feedback • Any comments or questions from the CCC or observers? > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  22. Landscaping • Adam Mackett (AGL) > Presentation title > Author > Date (Verdana 10pt)

  23. 4. Landscape plan > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  24. 3. Landscaping works Works: • Landscaping timing – Q2 2015 Groups to involve: • Nyngan Local Aboriginal Land Council • Local Land Services Central West • Community Hub • Direct neighbours • Local schools: • Nyngan Public school • Nyngan High School • St Josephs School • Girilambone Public School • Hermidale Public School > Broken Hill Solar Plant > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  25. Construction Community fund • Helena Orel (AGL)

  26. 5. Community fund Update on the Community Fund Applicants notified about the outcome of their applications on Monday 11 August Community Fund recipients meet and greet morning tea Thursday 2 November 10am to 11.30am Bowlers Bar, Nyngan RSL All welcome Next round of funding open for applications Early 2015 > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  27. Other business, next meeting and close

  28. 6. Any other business • Questions from observers? > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

  29. 6. Next meeting • Agenda – is there anything that you would like to discuss? • Next meeting: Wednesday 3 December • Time: 6pm – 8pm • Venue: CWA Hall > Nyngan Solar Project > AGL Energy > 1 October 2014

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