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Hydro One — London Customer Conference (October 2011)
20 slides from Hydro One's conference presentation, Oct 19, 2011
Slide 1: FIT, IPSP 2 and Transmission Projects Update
FIT, IPSP 2 and Transmission Projects Update Bing Young Director, Transmission System Development October 19, 2011
Slide 2: Presentation Overview
Presentation Overview • Update on the FIT Developments • IPSP 2 - Supply Mix Directive • IPSP 2 – Major Transmission projects • Challenges ahead for Transmission Planning 2
Slide 3: FIT Milestones
FIT Milestones The Green Energy Act Received Royal Assent May 14, 2009 Launch of the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) Program October 1, 2009 FIT Launch period ended November 30, 2009 First FIT contracts awarded (approximately April 8, 2010 2500 MW) Phase 2 FIT contracts (approximately 872 February 24, MW) 2011
Slide 4: FIT and MicroFIT Update
FIT and MicroFIT Update • As of August 5, 2011 – OPA offered 2,440 FIT contracts (CAR & CAE) projects for 4,650 megawatts of renewable energy – and It had received 35,000 microFIT applications for nearly 330 megawatts. – Executed more than 1,640 FIT contracts for 3,690 megawatts of renewable energy.
Slide 5: FIT TX and DX Offered Contracts Capacity (MW) by Region
FIT TX and DX Offered Contracts Capacity (MW) by Region * Information as of August 2011 5
Slide 6: Korean Consortium Agreement Update
Korean Consortium Agreement Update • Agreement to develop 2,500 MW of wind and solar generation in Ontario in five phases • 1st phase by March 2014: – 270 MW of wind generation in Essex County – 150 MW of wind and 100 MW of solar in Haldimand County • 2nd phase by end of 2014: – 2 projects of wind (
Slide 7: FIT Update - Transmission System Upgrades
FIT Update - Transmission System Upgrades • Projects recently completed/underway at restricted stations – Transformers: Modeland, Malden – Reactors: Walker, Jarvis • February 17, 2011 Minister Directive to OEB to amend Hydro One license – West of London reconductoring, – Reactive compensation in SWO
Slide 8: The IPSP 2
The IPSP 2 The Long Term Energy Plan and the Supply Mix Directive are the Foundations of the IPSP • Long Term Energy Plan Issued in November of 2010 • Supply Mix Directive Issued on February 17, 2011 – Replaces the previous Supply Mix Directive issued June, 2006 and September, 2008 – Establishes the
Slide 9: IPSP2 - Supply Mix Directive
IPSP2 - Supply Mix Directive • Nuclear generation to account for 50% of the energy – Refurbish Bruce and Darlington (10,000 MW) – Add two new units (about 2,000 MW) at Darlington • Phasing out coal fired generation by the end of 2014 – Convert Atikokan GS to biomass by 2013 – Convert Thunder Bay GS
Slide 10: IPSP2 – Major Transmission Projects
IPSP2 – Major Transmission Projects • Five priority transmission projects for system reliability, load supply, and renewables incorporation out to 2018 – Device(s) to enhance transfer capability in southwestern Ontario – Upgrading existing line(s) west of London – A new line west of London – Enhance
Slide 11: Recent Transmission Investments
Recent Transmission Investments Driver Investment Coal Renewable Reliability Interconnections Replacement Generation Bruce to Milton Transmission Project Northern Ontario Voltage Support and Transfer Enhancement Facilities North-South Series Compensation Southwestern Ontario Voltage Support Faciliti
Slide 12: Bruce to Milton Transmission Project
Bruce to Milton Transmission Project • 500 kV Double Circuit Transmission Line • 180 km in Length New Double Circuit 500kV Bruce x Milton Line • December 2012 In- Service • Project on schedule • All approvals and property rights have been acquired • Construction more than 50% complete 12
Slide 13: Reactive Compensation in SWO
Reactive Compensation in SWO • Need – Enable additional renewable generation in the Bruce transmission area – Incremental to the capacity enabled by the Bruce x Milton transmission expansion project – Improve voltage stability, expanding the area capability once Bruce x Milton is in service – Maximi
Slide 14: West of London Reconductoring
West of London Reconductoring Need: Connect up to 300 to 500 of additional renewable generation west of London Budgetary Cost: $50 - 100 M Current Status: OPA letter received June 30 recommending - Longwood to Lambton line - File OEB S.92 - spring 2012 - In service end of 2014 14
Slide 15: New Transmission Line West of London
New Transmission Line West of London • Need: Add renewable to the grid • Capability is expected to be between 500 MW and 1000 MW Buchanan TS Sarnia Scott TS • A number of route and configuration alternatives are under consideration – 230 kV or 500 kV options Lambton TS – Preliminary cost estimate is
Slide 16: OEB Designation Process
OEB Designation Process • August 26, 2010 – OEB issued Policy on Framework for Transmission Project Development describing the designation process – Encourage new entrants to transmission in Ontario to support competition and drive economic efficiency – The policy to be in place through many cycles
Slide 17: OEB Designation Process (Continued)
OEB Designation Process (Continued) • The selected bidder gets the right to carry out the development work and in normal circumstances, will also build the project (after obtaining leave to construct, where necessary) • Recovery of Transmission Development Plan costs – The selected bidder allowed re
Slide 18: East-West Tie Project
East-West Tie Project • Need: Maintain system reliability, allow more renewables, accommodate requirement of new mineral processing project • Construct a 400 km, 230 kV double- circuit transmission line or single circuit line from Wawa to Thunder Bay for a total transfer capability of 650 MW • Targe
Slide 19: Transmission Planning - The Challenges Ahead
Transmission Planning - The Challenges Ahead • Short term focus is on connections, the LTEP priority projects and OEB’s new transmitter designation process • Medium Term supply options in the 2015-2022 period could have transmission implications – Conversion of coal-fired facilities and renegotiatio
Slide 20: Questions?
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