How to Set Up a Turnkey Substation Project
The term "turnkey" refers to any project that, when completed, is ready to operate. In substation project management, developers hire construction companies and contractors to build a substation complete with all components in place to immediately power up the substation when the project is turned over to the developer. To set up a turnkey substation project, the developer must first do all the ground work that leads up to the project so that the contractor can begin work on the substation.
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Collect all permits. Permits should be obtained from the state, landowners and the Environmental Protection Agency before any work or planning is done. If environmental studies are requested, they must also be done before any other work can be started.
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Obtain all of the specifications needed for the operation of the substation. These documents must come from the state or company that is requesting the substation. When the specs are obtained, the engineers must be contacted to draw up plans for the substation.
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Submit a plan for the substation. Place a public notice advertising for bids in the local newspaper. Choose a contractor from the available bids.
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Procure financing. Once the financing is obtained, work can begin on the substation.
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Tips & Warnings
Jobs of this size are often regulated by local or state government. In some cases, plans must be filed in public newspapers, and any resident affected by the building of the substation is given the opportunity to speak or register remarks, including possible restrictions against the substation. All public input must be observed. This can affect the permit process but is typically not a problem.
It can take months or years to set up a large turnkey substation project. Be prepared to wait for permits.
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