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RFP - Wind Power Feasibility Study 2004

  • YEAR CREATED: 2004
  • ENTITY TYPE: City/Township
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: RFP - Request for Proposals
The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Town of Richmond Hill for a Wind Power Pre-Feasibility and Resource Quantification Study. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the potential for wind power electricity generation in a specific area of the town. Phase 1 of the study involves conducting a pre-feasibility investigation to determine the potential for a successful wind turbine generation project. This includes evaluating existing information, such as wind resource data from nearby meteorological stations, to extrapolate the wind speed and direction in the study area. The study will also assess site suitability, considering factors such as proximity to transmission lines, access, environmental concerns, and community reception. Basic financial modeling will be conducted to estimate generation costs and projected cash flow. The study will recommend subsequent project steps and estimated costs for each stage of the feasibility study, including design, construction, commissioning, and operation. Phase 2 of the study involves collecting site-specific meteorological data to quantify the wind resource. This will be done by installing a meteorological tower to collect hourly wind speed and direction data for at least one year. The data will be analyzed to accurately determine the strength and consistency of the wind resource. The selected proponent(s) will be responsible for the maintenance of the tower and monitoring equipment, ensuring their proper functioning throughout the data collection period. The study area is located in the northeast part of the Town of Richmond Hill and is within the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) Area. The study area consists of farmland, ravines, kettle lakes, forested highlands, and wetlands. An electrical transmission line runs through the study area. The deliverables of the study include a Phase 1 report detailing the methodology, findings, analysis, and recommendations. The report will recommend whether to proceed to Phase 2 and identify a candidate site for the installation of the meteorological tower. It will also provide information for the submission of a Letter of Intent to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) under its Green Municipal Enabling Fund (GMEF). The Phase 2 study will involve the construction, installation, and commissioning of the meteorological tower, as well as the collection and analysis of wind data. The selected proponent(s) will be responsible for the maintenance of the tower and monitoring equipment to ensure their proper functioning throughout the data collection period.
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