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2020 Update:<\/h4>\n

Electric<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Holland Energy Park Maintenance Inspections On CTGs<\/h3>\n

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Expansion in Renewable Energy Investments<\/h3>\n

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Proactive Problem Solving Drives Plans to Replace Outmoded Underground Electric Cable<\/h3>\n

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Holland Energy Park Maintenance Inspections On CTGs<\/h2>\n

Holland Energy Park (HEP) is in its third year of operation as Holland\u2019s local baseload power generation resource. As time goes by, HEP\u2019s performance continues to be a proven value to the community. Holland Energy Park produces approximately 900,000 Megawatt hours (MWh) of power each year using an ultra-efficient combined cycle technology for generating electricity.<\/p>\n

Inside Holland Energy Park are two 50 Megawatt (MW) natural gas combustion turbine generators (CTG). The CTGs are huge machines that perform the initial step of Holland Energy Park\u2019s power production process. After three years, the CTGs had accumulated 25,000 operating hours each and it was time for a maintenance inspection by Siemens, the manufacturer of the turbines. \u201cProper maintenance is a key to maintaining efficiency, safety and longevity of any machine, and the combustion turbine generators are no different\u201d said Mike Radakovitz, Electric Production Superintendent.<\/p>\n

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\u201cProper maintenance is a key to maintaining efficiency, safety and longevity of any machine, and the combustion turbine generators are no different\u201d<\/h3>\n

– Mike Radakovitz, Electric Production Superintendent<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The maintenance inspection was a great undertaking that required a lot of coordination between plant staff and Siemens. There were 20-30 people from Siemens on site at Holland Energy Park at any given time during the inspection. The teams worked well together and the inspection went flawlessly. Each combustion turbine generator was inspected separately, taking 40 days to complete the full process. The combustion components were taken apart for inspection and repairs or upgrades were made where needed. Ultimately, the inspection improves the reliability and efficiency of the combustion turbine generators, allowing HBPW to continue to maximize their value to the community.<\/p>\n

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Expansion in Renewable Energy Investments<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Holland Board of Public Works (HBPW) expanded investments in renewable energy sources from Pegasus Wind Farm, Assembly Solar 1 and Invenergy. With the additional investments in renewable energy, HBPW is making strides in decarbonization and the Community Energy Plan\u2019s recommendations (CEP).<\/p>\n

Holland Board of Public Works is a member of the Energy Services Project, administered by the Michigan Public Power Agency (MPPA). The Energy Services Project is a way for municipalities that are\u00a0<\/span>\u201cmembers of MPPA to secure electric power and energy for their future needs\u201d as stated in the Energy Services Project Transaction Authorization. Through this partnership, Holland Board of Public Works is able to secure renewable energy from the new wind farm and solar arrays. \u201cThese partnerships allow us to take part in projects that are making a large scale impacts in decarbonization, much greater than we could achieve on our own,\u201d said Dave Koster, General Manager.<\/p>\n

Pegasus Wind Farm<\/h3>\n

Pegasus Wind Farm is expected to provide HBPW with around 11,000 MWh of energy per year. On average, that is enough to power 1,033 homes. Pegasus Wind Farm achieved full commercial operation in June 2020. The Tuscola County project experienced multiple delays. HBPW originally signed a letter of authorization in 2016 and began to receive power from Pegasus Wind Farm in December 2019.<\/p>\n

Solar Expansions<\/h3>\n

Holland Board of Public Works signed letters of authorization to participate in the MPPA\u2019s power purchase agreement with the two largest solar arrays in Michigan, Assembly Solar I and Invenergy in 2018. Another agreement was signed in 2019 for Assembly Solar II. The new solar farms expect to provide HBPW with 16,000 MWh of energy per year, enough to power an average of 1,502 homes.<\/p>\n

Holland Board of Public Works is proud to be involved in decarbonization projects that make an impact throughout the State of Michigan. \u201cAccording to Ranger Power, \u2018The Assembly Solar Project is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 394,000 tons annually in the short term \u2013 equivalent to the yearly emissions of approximately 77,000 cars\u2019\u201d (Dolinar, 2020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nLocation<\/strong><\/td>\nTotal MW<\/strong><\/td>\nHBPW %<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0 HBPW MW <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pegasus Wind Farm<\/td>\nTuscola County<\/td>\n63<\/td>\n5.80%<\/td>\n3.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assembly Solar I<\/td>\nShiawasee County<\/td>\n90<\/td>\n11%<\/td>\n9.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Invenergy Solar<\/td>\nCalhoun County<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assembly Solar II<\/td>\nShiawasee County<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n5.80%<\/td>\n2.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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How Many Homes is that?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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