Connecting 29.9 MW of solar to Victoria's grid.

AND Network was engaged to lead construction and commissioning project management for the grid connection of the Kerang Solar Plant a 29.9 MW, 37.8 MVA utility-scale solar farm. The works required a new 22 kV feeder connection at Kerang Terminal Station, integrating into AusNet's live HV network. AND Network coordinated construction delivery across a complex multi-party environment managing interfaces between AusNet, Powercor, BGB, and Ventia, across primary switchyard works, secondary protection and control upgrades, and full SCADA commissioning.

Services provided

• Construction project management

• Commissioning project oversight

• Multi-party interface coordination

• Hold point and quality management

• Construction program oversight

Outcome

The project was successfully constructed and commissioned within a complex live-network environment, enabling the 29.9 MW solar plant to connect to Victoria’s electricity network.