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Material Delivery – Nyngan Solar Plant Knowledge type: Construction Knowledge category: Logistical Technology: Solar photovoltaic Key learning Opportunities for cost reduction exist in the optimisation of material delivery – specifically through the evaluation of multiple delivery points (Adelaide vs. Sydney) and form of transport (road vs. rail). It is also important to monitor the existing transport networks to maximise regional transport hubs. Implications for future projects Following the experience in Nyngan, First Solar has established and built on existing relationships with transportation and logistics companies. Significantly, Adelaide has been identified as the optimal Port for module shipment for the Nyngan project. Knowledge gap Early deliveries to site were handicapped by delays to the completion of the elevated access road and the deceleration lane on the main highway. Transport and logistics costs in Australia are noticeably higher than in global market – estimated to be 30-50% higher than in the USA. Background Process undertaken Material delivery for the Nyngan project has involved the following work items: Module delivery by rail and road from Port Adelaide, Table delivery by rail and road from Sailsbury South (SA), 1 AGL Energy Solar Project (Nyngan and Broken Hill Solar Plants)
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Material Delivery – Nyngan Solar PlantKnowledge type: Construction
Knowledge category: Logistical
Technology: Solar photovoltaic
Key learningOpportunities for cost reduction exist in the optimisation of material delivery – specifically through the evaluation of multiple delivery points (Adelaide vs. Sydney) and form of transport (road vs. rail). It is also important to monitor the existing transport networks to maximise regional transport hubs.
Implications for future projectsFollowing the experience in Nyngan, First Solar has established and built on existing relationships with transportation and logistics companies. Significantly, Adelaide has been identified as the optimal Port for module shipment for the Nyngan project.
Knowledge gap Early deliveries to site were handicapped by delays to the completion of the elevated access road and the deceleration lane on the main highway. Transport and logistics costs in Australia are noticeably higher than in global market – estimated to be 30-50% higher than in the USA.
Background
Process undertakenMaterial delivery for the Nyngan project has involved the following work items:
Module delivery by rail and road from Port Adelaide, Table delivery by rail and road from Sailsbury South (SA), Rail deliveries to Warren and truck transport to Nyngan, Power Conversion Station (PCS) delivered from Newcastle, Photovoltaic Combining Switchgear (PVCS) and Photovoltaic Interconnection Switchgear
(PVIS) delivered to Nyngan from Adelaide, and Multiple other components delivered from global and regional locations.
1 AGL Energy Solar Project (Nyngan and Broken Hill Solar Plants)
Supporting information
Photo: Module Delivery
Photo: Module Delivery
2 AGL Energy Solar Project (Nyngan and Broken Hill Solar Plants)
Photo: PVCS Delivery
Photo: PVIS Delivery
3 AGL Energy Solar Project (Nyngan and Broken Hill Solar Plants)
