Renewable Energy

Australia is at the forefront of solar research and development and the Australian Solar Institute's work is looking to keep it there.

GHD has been awarded a contract to provide the Australian Solar Institute (ASI) with ongoing communications support. The work involves the delivery of a long-term communications plan, a variety of communication materials and the provision of ongoing communications support.

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GHD has been appointed to deliver a Clean Energy Program, involving the construction of the 98MW Xiaogushan Hydropower Station, in the Gansu region in China.

GHD will deliver contract administration, project management, hydropower plant construction, environmental and financial services, and corporate planning.

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GHD’s design for the CSIRO Energy Centre sets a new benchmark in ecologically sustainable design.

The centre features a combination of energy-efficient building services, such as active and passive cooling systems and
small-scale generation units capable of delivering most of its power needs.

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Located off the grid in a remote part of the County, the school generates its electricity with two old, oversized diesel generators. GHD was engaged to find a solution to reduce costs and improve reliability while incorporating renewable energy.

We assisted the School Board in obtaining funding and designing a diesel battery hybrid system that is “plug and play” ready for the addition of photovoltaic panels pending additional funding.

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GHD participated in the Human Capacity Building in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy System Maintenance Project funded by a US Department of Energy 1st Steps grant.

We conducted energy audits of more than 90 percent of the buildings on the reservation, performed solar and micro-hydro energy systems inspection, repairs, and potential siting analyses, and participated in community outreach and staff training in energy issues.

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The Humboldt Bay Power Plant, which was the first nuclear reactor ever built in California, has been out of commission for several years. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has begun the dismantling process and is removing the diesel and natural gas generator units to make way for a new power plant.

GHD is providing the structural engineering for the dismantling of the fossil fuel portion of the plant as well as performing the lead and asbestos surveys for the demolition. Our structural engineers are developing plans for the rigging and removal of the fuel rod rack from the containment pool to allow PG&E to remove any nuclear fuel remnants. To aid in the dismantling, we are designing access roads, which may also lead to the site design for the new power plant.

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Malaysia has embarked on a major program to develop its energy resources, with the provision of hydroelectric power as a core program component.

Sarawak Energy Berhad engaged GHD to conduct both pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, encompassing technical and financial issues, for the Baleh hydroelectricity project.

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GHD was commissioned to design the electrical interconnection and control system for a 300kW wave-to-energy system in Port Kembla, New South Wales.

The wave to energy conversion is based on a parabolic wall to reflect and focus the incoming waves, oscillatory wave chamber and turbine. Later commissions included a review of the basis of design and gap analysis.

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GHD engineered and managed the dismantling of California’s first commercial nuclear reactor, shut down in the 1970s, and orchestrated removal of hazardous materials from the site.

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GHD provided a range of services including: Preparation of the environmental plan, technical advice, wind management, turbine procurement and preparation of the specification, tendering, construction surveillance and commissioning.

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GHD has undertaken several biomass projects based on waste in a variety of industries, such as piggeries, meat processing, tapioca and winery waste. The projects have included resource assessments, engineering services and environmental issues.

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