b'//PROJECT PROFILESEnsuring Grid Standards Hit the Mark Managing Advanced TechnologiesMunicipal Utility Electric Grid OverviewBattery Storage Systems and Grid Modernizationprojects met quality acceptance/quality control requirements, and that construction would be carried out to detailed THE PROJECT THE PROJECT standards. Battery storage is still evolving as a power solution, The nFront Consulting group engaged Ulteig to provide technical support in reviewing a municipal utilitysDoosan GridTech engaged Ulteig to provide technical andwhich makes it imperative that the latest quality standards electric grid. Ulteig performed staff interviews to learn about their current electric system, reviewed futureproject support for two battery energy storage system (BESS)are understood and put into practice. Ulteig team members budgeted projects as well as construction standards and identified the existing and future role of newprojects developed for a major investor owned utility (IOU) ascontinually update their own knowledge and skills to keep pace technology in their day-to-day operations. In addition to this review, Ulteig provided expertise andpart of their grid modernization work in Indiana. Ulteig oversawwith the latest technological advances.insight into another portion of this project: an organizational review.factory acceptance testing; engaged troubleshooting activities; supervised and monitored inspection services and checks; RESULTS LISTENING TO OUR CLIENT and assisted with commissioning activities and diagnostics.As part of an overall grid modernization project, the new Ulteig tailored the approach to the clients needs by shifting some of the focus from the initialenergy storage systems will provide cost-effective, resilient project scope to address additional concerns. This approach was critical in the overallLISTENING TO OUR CLIENT and reliable power for tens of thousands of power customers organizational review. Doosan needed Ulteigs combined expertise in electricalin southern IN.engineering and project management to ensure their BESS Ulteig exceeded the expectationsof both our firm and our client.CLIENT Quality on an Accelerated ScheduleRESULTSCheyenne Ridge Windschedule in order to accommodate a fast-tracked installation As a stand-alone project, Ulteig was able to provide the client withof turbines. Because of Ulteigs experience in similar projects, important insight into the state of their current electric system and theTHE PROJECT we were able to meet the new timelines and keep the project effectiveness of established engineering processes. Direction forUlteig was asked by Xcel Energy to perform engineering andconstruction on schedule.moving into the future and incorporating new practices were laiddesign for a utility grade wind-powered, electric generation out as well. As part of the overall organizational review, Ulteigsfacility located in Cheyenne and Kit Carson counties, Colorado.RESULTS expertise and findings provided valuable insight into nFrontsUlteigs scope of work included engineering two separateThe majority of Ulteigs work has been completed, and we recommendations for an organizational restructuring. Thiscollection systems with two different wind turbine generatorcontinue to provide support during the construction phase of helped ensure the client had the right pieces in placemodelsa total of 229 wind turbines producing 500 MWs;this important project. We will complete final tasks prior to to achieve its goals and to continue providing theirengineering two 34.5/345 kV collector substations; andenergization later in 2020.customers safe, reliable and affordable power whileSCADA integration/network design and integration. When operational, Cheyenne Ridge Wind will deliver low-cost, meeting the needs of the changing environment.emissions-free electricity to the Colorado communities in the LISTENING TO OUR CLIENT counties served and is projected to generate enough energy// 26 At the kick-off meeting the client requested an acceleratedto meet the demands of roughly 270,000 homes.'