Extension of substation in Népoui and implementation of a battery-based frequency control system

Customer: Enercal

Country: New Caledonia

Period: 2020 - 2022

RTE international is assisting Enercal in constructing a battery frequency control system in the vicinity of the Népoui substation and in the extension of the 33 kV Népoui substation to connect this new system.

Services delivered

  • Data collection,
  • Design study for the development of the new site and the extension of the existing substation,
  • Study of the electrical system’s frequency control requirements (system sizing, choice of parameters),
  • Drafting of technical specifications for the supply and installation of equipment (batteries, converters, 33 kV/LV transformers, 33 kV switchboard, control, and supervision),
  • Analysis of supplier offers and support for negotiation,
  • Review of the execution studies,
  • Follow-up of the works,
  • Preparation of the commissioning, operation, and maintenance phases,
  • Support for project monitoring (administrative authorizations, budget, planning, contracts).