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Business of Clean Energy Conference

Economics of Energy Systems in Rural Alaska. Business of Clean Energy Conference. STG Incorporated Jim St. George. STG Incorporated  11820 South Gambell Street  Anchorage, AK 99515  www.stgincorporated.com. Presentation Overview. Background on STG

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Business of Clean Energy Conference

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  1. Economics of Energy Systems in Rural Alaska Business of Clean Energy Conference STG Incorporated Jim St. George STG Incorporated  11820 South Gambell Street  Anchorage, AK 99515  www.stgincorporated.com

  2. Presentation Overview • Background on STG • Alaska Utility Scale Wind Systems • STG Involvement • Project Costing • Innovation through Construction Process • Rural Infrastructure Spending Trends • Challenges and Opportunities

  3. Statewide Construction Services and Management

  4. STG Wind Power Projects STG Incorporated  11820 South Gambell Street  Anchorage, AK 99515  www.stgincorporated.com

  5. A Typical STG Wind Project

  6. Rural Wind Construction

  7. Approximate Wind System Costs Source: Denali Commission Records / Alaska Energy Authority

  8. Construction Cost Containment • Majority of project expenses are incurred with the purchase of WTGs • Project interconnect costs vary significantly depending on location from existing infrastructure • Some flexibility in equipment spread, but utilization of heavy equipment improves construction/erection safety and efficiency • Biggest opportunity for construction cost savings realized through foundation design

  9. Foundation Solutions

  10. Toksook Bay Foundation

  11. Banner Ridge Foundation

  12. Quinhagak Foundation

  13. Wind-Diesel Integration and Objectives http://northernpower.kiosk-view.com/unalakleet

  14. Challenges Faced with Energy Cost Escalation RESIDENTS STATE AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES

  15. Alaska Trends in Federal Spending Source: The Tax Foundation, Washington, D.C

  16. Federal and State Capital Project Spending (1990-2008) Source: AK Division of Community and Regional Affairs

  17. Federal and State Capital Project Spending (1990-2008) Source: AK Division of Community and Regional Affairs

  18. Typical Village Infrastructure REQUIRE AFFORDABLE ENERGY TO BE SUSTAINABLE

  19. Current Energy Delivery in Rural Alaska

  20. Potential Energy Delivery in Rural Alaska

  21. Opportunities with Dispatchable Energy Concept Credit: Dennis Meiners, Intelligent Energy Systems

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