A supplementary environmental impact statement states electricity for Stage 1 will initially be provided by small standalone 1 MW and 2 MW generators, but as operations gain momentum, a central power station will be constructed.
“Power generation will comprise an integrated system including dual fuelled engines powered initially by diesel (with a 17.5 MW capacity sized for the night time load), distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) generation of approximately 17.5 MW capacity for the daytime load, a control system (Danvest or similar) that will maximise the solar generation, and a 132 kilovolt (KV) transmission overhead line,” says the document (PDF).
A previous draft briefing note states Seafarms was looking into a number of power generation options including gas or diesel fuels as well as hybrid systems, solar power and wind generation. The company noted energy storage may be an important consideration for renewables and given the remote locations in which it will operate.
