Services
NETWORK CONNECTION
Olympus Energy manages the complete network connection process for generating system (wind farm, solar farm, BESS, hybrid systems) or load from early feasibility and connection options study, preliminary connection enquiry, 5.3.4A letter and finalisation of connection agreements, through to registration and commissioning. We work closely with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), Network Service Provider (NSP), equipment manufacturers and our clients to deliver a timely network connection for early commercial operation.
- Management of connection enquiry and application for connection.
- Network connection options study.
- R0 Package & R1 Package.
- Power Quality (harmonic, flicker and voltage unbalance) study.
- Dynamic Model Acceptance Test (DMAT) study.
- PSCAD-PSSE model benchmarking study.
- Generator Performance Standards (R0 and R1) study.
- Generator Performance Standards negotiation.
- Voltage control strategy.
- Releasable user guides.
- Power System Design Data Sheet and Power System Setting Data Sheet.
- System Strength - Preliminary Impact Assessment and Full Impact Assessment.
- Energy conversion model support.
- Management and negotiation of connection agreements.
REGISTRATION AND COMMISSIONING
Olympus Energy manages the complete generating system or load registration and commissioning process to the satisfaction of AEMO and the NSP. With up-to-date knowledge and a wealth of experience, we will ensure a seamless delivery of the generating system registration and commissioning. We help our clients to efficiently and promptly produce power and reach commercial operation in accordance with the project requirements and minimal risk.
- Management of registration and commissioning.
- R1 Registration.
- Commissioning plan.
- GPS compliance, R2 model validation & PFR testing.
- Hold point(s) reporting and negotiation.
- R2 model validation report and negotiation.
- R2 Registration.
- Compliance monitoring programs.
ONGOING GENERATOR PERFORMANCE STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
- Compliance programs.
- Compliance programs testing and reporting.
- AER spot audits of Generators’ compliance programs.
- Notices of Non-compliance from AEMO.
- Compliance assessments for real network events.
- Power quality assessments (harmonics, flicker & voltage unbalance).
GENERATING SYSTEM ELECTRICAL BALANCE OF PLANT DESIGN
- Concept designs for reticulation systems and substations.
- Generating system electrical balance of plant budget cost estimation.
- Relay protection coordination and settings study.
- Review design drawings and calculations.
SUBSTATION PROTECTION AND CONTROL TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
- Configuration of protection and control relay settings.
- Protection and control relay secondary injection testing.
- Protection and control relay functional testing.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SELECTION AND PROCUREMENT
- Review of EPC supply contracts.
- Electrical equipment and supplier review and selection.
- Electrical equipment technical purchase specifications.
- FAT and SAT testing witnessing and review of test results.
REGULATORY
- Requests to change the National Electricity Rules.
- Rule change consultation submissions.