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Engineering Load Flow Studies and Power System Options Development for Darwin-Katherine Power System Plan

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Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade awarded a contract to Ekistica Pty Ltd for engineering load flow studies and power system options development as part of the Darwin-Katherine Power System Plan.

The contract involved identifying future technical challenges and opportunities across the Darwin-Katherine transmission network and power system, and developing feasible options with associated cost-benefit analysis.

Insight

This contract supports the Northern Territory's energy transition by engaging specialized consultancy for grid planning, reflecting a trend towards using external expertise for complex power system studies.

Value
$80,696.00
State
NT
Category
Energy & Environment

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