by Ken W2KB
From my understanding of the NJBPU and PJM RTO proceedings documentation, a new substation to connect the submarine cables to the existing 138,000 Volt transmission line at Beesleys Point will be built. The capacity of the existing transmission line is in the vicinity of 450 megawatts so there will be large transformers, reactors, and other substantially sized equipment that will be delivered. If I recall correctly, the construction of the project is expected to commence a year or two from now, pending all final approvals. If the Beasley's Point track is good enough condition that would seem the best way to deliver the materials. On the other hand, project partner PSEG recently acquired rights to the Salem port facility for purposes of the offshore wind project, so potentially the material could be barged to Beesleys Point from Salem. Time will tell. There is an upcoming public meeting on the Beesleys Point project so if anyone can attend the question could be asked. https://ocnjsentinel.com/open-house-on- ... ean-wind-1
~Ken :: Fairmont ex-UP/MP C436 MT-14M1 ::
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