RPT - 3600727160 - Cable - Ampacity Study CYME

E-RPT-009
Cable Selection and Ampacity

Study
Gunnedah Solar
Australia
September 25, 2020
Prepared for:
PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

2201 Bristol Circle, Suite 500
Oakville, Ontario, L6H 0J8
Prepared by:
Stantec Consulting Ltd.

300 Hagey Boulevard
Waterloo, ON N2L 0A4
36006727160
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GUNNEDAH SOLAR PROJECT - UNDERGROUND CABLE AMPACITY REPORT
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Table of Contents
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................... 1
1.1 OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................ 1
1.2 MODEL INPUTS ....................................................................................................... 1
1.3 RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................... 3
1.4 REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................ 3
2.0 DC CABLE AMPACITIES ......................................................................................... 4

2.1 PV SOURCE CIRCUIT CABLE AMPACITY .............................................................. 4
2.2 PV OUTPUT CIRCUIT CABLE AMPACITY ............................................................... 4
2.2.1 Steady State Analysis Scenario 1: 5W1H Typical Direct Buried Road
Crossing ............................................................................................. 5
2.2.2 Steady State Analysis Scenario 2: 8W1H Typical Direct Buried .......... 5
3.0 AC CABLE AMPACITIES ......................................................................................... 7

3.1 AC COLLECTOR CIRCUIT AMPACITY .................................................................... 7
3.1.1 Steady State Analysis Scenario 3: AC Feeder Analysis 4W1H Typical
Direct Buried for Road Crossings and Culverts ................................... 7
Direct Buried ....................................................................................... 8
3.1.3 Steady State Analysis Scenario 5: AC Feeder Analysis Substation
Trench Typical Direct Buried ............................................................... 8
3.1.4 Steady State Analysis Scenario 6: AC Incomer Analysis Substation
Trench Typical Direct Buried ............................................................... 9
4.0 CONCLUSION ........................................................................................................ 10
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Module Ampacity Data for Canadian Solar HIKU .................................................... 4
Table 2: DC PV Source Circuit Ampacity Summary Table .................................................... 4
Table 3: Typical 5W1H Direct Buried Road Crossing ............................................................ 5
Table 4: 8W1H Typical Direct Buried .................................................................................... 5
Table 5: Section AC Feeder 4W1H Typical Direct Buried for Road Crossings and
Culverts .................................................................................................................. 7
Table 6: Section AC Feeder 3W1H Typical Direct Buried ...................................................... 8
Table 7: Section AC Feeder Substation Typical Direct Buried ............................................... 8
Table 8: Section AC Incomer Substation Typical Direct Buried ............................................. 9
LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX A PV Module Specifications

APPENDIX B Soil Thermal Resistivity Test Results
APPENDIX C DC PV Output Circuit Analysis Results
APPENDIX D AC Collector Circuit Analysis Results
APPENDIX E Trench Details
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 OBJECTIVES
This report is provided by Stantec Consulting Ltd. (Stantec) to demonstrate that all Gunnedah Solar
Project underground cable trenches are designed to meet or exceed applicable ampacity
requirements based on site specific conditions in the highest loading and heating scenarios.
This report is divided into two main sections. The first section covers DC collector cable sizing and
ampacity calculations from the PV modules to the MV Station Inverters. The DC collector system is
comprised of the following installations:
1. PV Sub-Array Cable bundled on racking and in direct buried conduit from PV modules to
combiner boxes;
2. PV String Cable in underground direct buried trenches from Combiner boxes to Inverters.
The second section covers underground medium voltage AC feeder cable sizing from the MV Station
transformers to the substation switchgear. It also includes the underground medium voltage AC
incomer cable sizing from the substation switchgear to transformer. The AC collector system is
comprised of the following installations:
1. AC Feeder circuits direct buried underground cable between MV stations and from MV
stations to the switchgear. This report analyzes the highest heating scenario of direct buried
installation.
2. AC Incomer circuits direct buried underground cable in conduit between switchgear to

transformer. This report analyzes the highest heating scenario of direct buried installation.
1.2 MODEL INPUTS

This report takes site specific environmental factors into consideration. Geotechnical and thermal
resistivity reports completed on site are used for the interpretation of soil thermal resistivity and
moisture content. See Section 1.4 for reference details.
Based on geotechnical reports and field test pits, it was found the majority of the site had silty clay soil
classifications. The geotechnical report also noted that there was approximately 170mm of rain in the
previous three weeks, otherwise the region had generally experienced ongoing drought conditions.
Taken from the Government of Australia’s website, it was also found that the Gunnedah site lies in an
above average relative soil moisture percentile.
A native soil resistivity value of 1.60°C•m/W at 2% moisture content is used in modelling based on site
specific dry-out curves (see Appendix B). Due to inconsistency in the soil and adding additional
conservatism, the native backfills in the trench surrounding the conductors have been assumed to dry
out under a worst-case scenario. The native soil backfill selected has a resistivity value of
1.90°C•m/W at 0% moisture content.
A cable load factor was also considered. The longest day of the year was found to be approximately
14 hours and 10 minutes. The provided “Typical Meteorological Year (P50)- Hourly Values of Solar
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Radiation and Meteorological Parameters” was able to display irradiation vs time over the course of a
day shown below.
Gunnedah
1200
1000
800
600
Irradiation (Wh/m²)
400
200
Time
It is assumed that the cables will be under full load when 1000 Wh/m² of irradiation is present. It is
shown that from only 10:30am until 2:30pm, the cables will be under full load. At approximately
8:30pm until 4:30am, there is 0 Wh/m² of irradiation present. Given these variables, and a
conservative approach, the load factor was calculated by applying 100% loading for all daylight hours
and 0% for night. These calculations provided a load factor of 0.67. A load factor of 0.7 was
simulated in the models
PV Output Circuit and AC Collector are analyzed using the IEC 60287 and 60853 calculation method
based on Neher-McGrath equations and completed using CYMCAP 7.2 Rev.1 modeling software.
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1.3 RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The results presented in Section 2.0 and Section 3.0 are presented to confirm that cable ampacities
are acceptable based on different trench configurations and site-specific conditions. Steady-state
models are run to ensure the ampacity of all cables in specific highest loading trench configurations
meet applicable cable and code requirements.
1.4 REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

• AS/NZS 3000-2018
• AS/NZS 3008.1.1-2017
• Ausgrid NS130
• Service and Installation Rules of New South Wales

• OJAS Infrastructure 1.5kV DC
• OJAS Infrastructure 33kV AC
• E-RPT-001 to E-RPT-008
• Gunnedah, 33kV Single Line Diagram, Dwg: E-101 Rev.B by Stantec
• Gunnedah, DC and AC Trenching Details, Dwg: E-422 Rev.B by Stantec
• Gunnedah, PV Block Plan Site Layout, Dwg: E-200 Rev.B by Stantec
• Gunnedah, MV Station Local Trench Routing, Dwg: E-201 Rev.B
• Gunnedah Solar Farm – Thermal Resistivity Sampling by Douglas Partners, April 2020
• https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/research-topics/agricultural-outlook/australian-crop-
report/climatic-agronomic-conditions
• http://www.australiaab.com/sun/29181450
• https://weatherspark.com/y/144517/Average-Weather-in-Gunnedah-Australia-Year-Round
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2.0 DC CABLE AMPACITIES
2.1 PV SOURCE CIRCUIT CABLE AMPACITY

Circuit loading is determined by the Photovoltaic (PV) module specifications
summarized in
Table 1. See Appendix A for module details.
Table 1: Module Ampacity Data for Canadian Solar HIKU

Module Type: CS3W-440MB-
AG(440W)
Imp (A) 12.5
Isc (A) 13.3
Isc x 125% (A) 16.6
Each PV Source Circuit is protected by a 20A fuse located in a combiner box.
The string cables are 6mm² Copper.
Table 2 summarizes the various DC PV Source Circuit cable ampacities based on location, applicable
codes, and installation type.
Table 2: DC PV Source Circuit Ampacity Summary Table

Cable Type & Size Cable Installation Codes De-Rating Ampacity Fuse Size
Racking – Bundle AS NZS 3000 Table C6 90°C

String - 6mm² Cu. raceway and buried AS NZS 3008 Table 5 (35°C Amb. Temp) 22.0A 20A
conduit AS NZS 3008 Table 22 (+30 Cables)
2.2 PV OUTPUT CIRCUIT CABLE AMPACITY

The PV Output Circuit cables run from combiner boxes in the field into inverter termination busbars
located in the MV stations. There is a maximum of eight circuits in a single trench on this site.
Trenches are designed to ensure cables have a minimum ampacity of 125% of the short circuit
current (Isc) and coordinate with the overcurrent protection within 90°C cable temperature limits.
Scenarios are analyzed at steady-state loading, with all cables carrying the maximum continuous
current to ensure steady state cable temperature does not exceed 75°C.
Table 3 to Table 4 summarizes the various DC PV Source Circuit cable ampacities based on location,
applicable codes, and installation type.
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2.2.1 Steady State Analysis Scenario 1: 5W1H Typical Direct Buried Road
Crossing
Table 3: Typical 5W1H Direct Buried Road Crossing

Summary
Steady-State Steady-State Fuse Ampacity at 90°C
Cable Size
Current Temp. Size Cable Rating (Note 3)
Cable No. Circuit Number mm² Amp °C Amp Amp
1 1 400 300.0 60.4 450 >450
2 1 400 300.0 59.3 450 >450
3 2 400 300.0 64.0 450 >450
4 2 400 300.0 63.7 450 >450
5 3 240 250.0 67.1 350 364 (Note 3)
6 3 240 250.0 67.1 350 364 (Note 3)
7 4 400 300.0 63.7 450 >450
8 4 400 300.0 64.0 450 >450
9 5 400 300.0 59.3 450 >450
10 5 400 300.0 60.4 450 >450
Table 3 Notes:
1. See Appendix C for detailed ampacity calculations completed using IEC 60287 and 60853
methods.
2. See Appendix E, Detail ‘C’ for trench details.
3. The cable with the highest temperature from the steady state analysis is shown at the 90°C
cable temperature rating as confirmation for coordination with the overcurrent protection
device. The remaining cables will have an ampacity greater than (>) the highest temperature
cable and are confirmed acceptable with the overcurrent devices shown.
2.2.2 Steady State Analysis Scenario 2: 8W1H Typical Direct Buried
Table 4: 8W1H Typical Direct Buried

Summary
Cable Size
1 1 400 275.0 57.0 450 >450
2 1 400 275.0 56.2 450 >450
3 2 400 300.0 61.9 450 >450
4 2 400 300.0 61.5 450 >450
5 3 240 225.0 63.7 350 >350
6 3 240 225.0 63.6 350 >350
7 4 240 225.0 64.2 350 364.5 (Note 3)
8 4 240 225.0 64.2 350 364.5 (Note 3)
9 5 240 225.0 63.9 350 >350
10 5 240 225.0 63.9 350 >350
11 6 400 300.0 62.0 450 >450
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Summary
Cable Size
12 6 400 300.0 62.4 450 >450
13 7 240 175.0 56.0 350 >350
14 7 240 175.0 56.4 350 >350
15 8 240 200.0 53.8 350 >350
16 8 240 200.0 54.3 350 >350
Table 4 Notes:
1. See Appendix C for detailed ampacity calculations completed using IEC 60287 and 60853
methods.
2. See Appendix E, Detail ‘A’ for trench details.

3. The cable with highest temperature from the steady state analysis is shown at the 90°C cable
temperature rating as confirmation for coordination with the overcurrent protection device.
The remaining cables will have an ampacity greater than (>) the highest temperature cable
and are confirmed acceptable with the overcurrent devices shown.
4. Worst case scenarios were modelled for six and seven circuit trenches. See Appendix C for
detailed ampacity calculations.
AC Cable Ampacities
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3.0 AC CABLE AMPACITIES
3.1 AC COLLECTOR CIRCUIT AMPACITY

The AC collector cables run between the MV station transformers across the project site and collect at
the substation switchgear within the project boundary. There is a maximum of six circuits in a single
trench entering the substation switchgear and four circuits in a single trench outside of the substation.
These are three-phase circuits installed in a trefoil configuration. Loading values used in the report
are based on drawing E-101, single line diagram and may change depending on load flow results.
Error! Reference source not found. to Error! Reference source not found. summarizes the AC co
llector circuit cable ampacities based on location and installation type.

Direct Buried for Road Crossings and Culverts
Table 5: Section AC Feeder 4W1H Typical Direct Buried for Road Crossings and
Culverts
From Cable Type Maximum Cable Calculated Cable Ampacity

To (Inverter)
(Inverter) (Note 1) Loading at 90°C (Note 2)
DBJB1 Switchgear Bay 2B 3-1/C 630mm² AL 392A 571A
PCS20 Switchgear Bay 2C 3-1/C 630mm² AL 392A 538A
PCS19 Switchgear Bay 2D 3-1/C 630mm² AL 448A 538A
PCS25 Switchgear Bay 2E 3-1/C 630mm² AL 392A 571A
Table 5 Notes:
1. Cable Types are modeled as 33kV, XLPE, Al. 100% Ins, 120mm²=3kA CS, 400mm²=3kA CS
and 630mm²=3kA CS with multi-point concentric screen bonded ends. See Stantec
Drawing E101, Single Line Diagram for details.
2. See Appendix D for detailed ampacity calculations completed using IEC 60287 and 60853
methods.
3. See Appendix E, Detail ‘E’ for trench details.
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Direct Buried
Table 6: Section AC Feeder 3W1H Typical Direct Buried

To (Inverter)
PCS5 DBJB1 3-1/C 240mm² AL 280A 318A
Table 6 Notes:
methods.
3. See Appendix E, Detail ‘D’ for trench details.
3.1.3 Steady State Analysis Scenario 5: AC Feeder Analysis Substation

Trench Typical Direct Buried
Table 7: Section AC Feeder Substation Typical Direct Buried

To (Inverter)
DBJB1 Switchgear Bay 2B 3-1/C 630mm² AL 392A 597A
PCS25 Switchgear Bay 2E 3-1/C 630mm² AL 392A 557A
DBJB3 Switchgear Bay 2F 3-1/C 630mm² AL 448A 563A
DBJB4 Switchgear Bay 2G 3-1/C 630mm² AL 448A 598A
Table 7 Notes:
methods.
3. See Appendix E, Detail ‘F’ for trench details.
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3.1.4 Steady State Analysis Scenario 6: AC Incomer Analysis Substation

Trench Typical Direct Buried
Table 8: Section AC Incomer Substation Typical Direct Buried

To (Inverter)
3-1/C 800mm² CU 565A 763A
TG 3-1/C 800mm² CU 565A 738A
Switchgear Bay 2A
TX-SEC 3-1/C 800mm² CU 565A 739A
3-1/C 800mm² CU 565A 764A
Table 8 Notes:
1. Cable Types are modeled as 33kV, XLPE, CU. 100% Ins, 800mm²=3kA CS with multi-point
concentric screen bonded ends. See Stantec Drawing E101, Single Line Diagram for details.
methods.
3. See Appendix E, Detail ‘G’ for trench details.
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4.0 CONCLUSION
This cable ampacity analysis has been completed to show that the selected cables and trench
configurations of the DC and AC collection systems have sufficient ampacity to carry the required
system current without exceeding the maximum operating temperature rating of cables and
terminations.
APPENDIX A
PV Module Specifications
Gunnedah Solar Project - Underground Cable Ampacity Report
BiHiKu
SUPER HIGH POWER BIFACIAL MONO PERC MODULE
420 W ~ 445 W
UP TO 30% MORE POWER FROM THE BACK SIDE
CS3W-420|425|430|435|440|445MB-AG (IEC1000 V)
CS3W-420|425|430|435|440|445MB-AG (IEC1500 V)
MORE POWER FRONT BACK
EXTRA Up to 30% more power from the

POWER back side
30 linear power output warranty*

24 % higher front side power
than conventional modules
Low NMOT: 41 ± 3 °C 12 enhanced product warranty on materials

and workmanship*
41°C Low temperature coefficient (Pmax):
-0.35 % / °C *According to the applicable Canadian Solar Limited Warranty Statement.
Better shading tolerance MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATES*

ISO 9001:2015 / Quality management system
ISO 14001:2015 / Standards for environmental management system
OHSAS 18001:2007 / International standards for occupational health & safety
MORE RELIABLE
PRODUCT CERTIFICATES*
Lower internal current, IEC 61215 / IEC 61730: VDE / CE / MCS / INMETRO
lower hot spot temperature UL 1703: CSA / IEC 61701 ED2: VDE / IEC 62716: VDE / IEC 60068-2-68: SGS
Take-e-way
Canadian Solar recycles panels at the end of life cycle
Minimizes micro-crack impacts
* As there are different certification requirements in different markets, please contact

your local Canadian Solar sales representative for the specific certificates applicable to
Heavy snow load up to 5400 Pa, the products in the region in which the products are to be used.
wind load up to 3600 Pa *
CANADIAN SOLAR INC. is committed to providing high quality
solar products, solar system solutions and services to cus-
tomers around the world. No. 1 module supplier for quality
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Survey. As a leading PV project developer and manufacturer
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* For detail information, please refer to Installation Manual. since 2001.
CANADIAN SOLAR INC.

Canadian Solar MSS (Australia) Pty Ltd., 44 Stephenson St, Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia
sales.au@canadiansolar.com, www.canadiansolar.com/au
ENGINEERING DRAWING (mm) CS3W-435MB-AG / I-V CURVES
A A
Rear View Frame Cross Section
12 12
30 1048
1019
A-A 11 11
10 10
23 9 9
6-Φ5
Grounding 8 8
Hole
7 7
30
6 6
8-14x9
Mounting 5
5
Hole
A A
4-10x7 4 4
Mounting
Hole(tracker) 3 3
2132
1155
1300
2
400
2
Mounting Hole 1 1
R 0 V0 V
R 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
1000 W/m2 5°C
14
10
800 W/m2 25°C
600 W/m2 45°C
50
7 400 W/m2 65°C

9 200 W/m2
ELECTRICAL DATA | STC* ELECTRICAL DATA | NMOT*

Nominal Opt. Opt. Open Short Nominal Opt. Opt. Open Short
Max. Operating Operating Circuit Circuit Module Max. Operating Operating Circuit Circuit
Power Voltage Current Voltage Current Efficiency Power Voltage Current Voltage Current
(Pmax) (Vmp) (Imp) (Voc) (Isc) (Pmax) (Vmp) (Imp) (Voc) (Isc)
CS3W-420MB-AG 420 W 39.9 V 10.53 A 47.9 V 11.27 A 18.8% CS3W-420MB-AG 315 W 37.3 V 8.42 A 45.2 V 9.09 A
5% 441 W 39.9 V 11.06 A 47.9 V 11.83 A 19.7% CS3W-425MB-AG 318 W 37.5 V 8.48 A 45.4 V 9.13 A
Bifacial 10% 462 W 39.9 V 11.58 A 47.9 V 12.40 A 20.7%
CS3W-430MB-AG 322 W 37.7 V 8.54 A 45.6 V 9.17 A
Gain** 20% 504 W 39.9 V 12.64 A 47.9 V 13.52 A 22.6%
CS3W-425MB-AG 425 W 40.1 V 10.60 A 48.1 V 11.32 A 19.0% CS3W-440MB-AG 329 W 38.1 V 8.65 A 46 V 9.26 A
Bifacial 10% 468 W 40.1 V 11.66 A 48.1 V 12.45 A 20.9% * Under Nominal Module Operating Temperature (NMOT), irradiance of 800 W/m2,
Gain** 20% 510 W 40.1 V 12.72 A 48.1 V 13.58 A 22.8% spectrum AM 1.5, ambient temperature 20°C, wind speed 1 m/s.
30% 553 W 40.1 V 13.78 A 48.1 V 14.72 A 24.8%

CS3W-430MB-AG 430 W 40.3 V 10.68 A 48.3 V 11.37 A 19.2%
5% 452 W 40.3 V 11.21 A 48.3 V 11.94 A 20.2% MECHANICAL DATA
Bifacial 10% 473 W 40.3 V 11.75 A 48.3 V 12.51 A 21.2% Specification Data
Gain** 20% 516 W 40.3 V 12.82 A 48.3 V 13.64 A 23.1% Cell Type Mono-crystalline
30% 559 W 40.3 V 13.88 A 48.3 V 14.78 A 25.0% Cell Arrangement 144 [2 X (12 X 6) ]
CS3W-435MB-AG 435 W 40.5 V 10.75 A 48.5 V 11.42 A 19.5% Dimensions 2132 ˣ 1048 ˣ 30 mm (83.9 ˣ 41.3 ˣ 1.2 in)
5% 457 W 40.5 V 11.29 A 48.5 V 11.99 A 20.5%
Weight 28.4 kg (62.6 lbs)
Bifacial 10% 479 W 40.5 V 11.83 A 48.5 V 12.56 A 21.4%
Gain** 20% 522 W Front / Back Glass 2.0 mm heat strengthened glass
40.5 V 12.90 A 48.5 V 13.70 A 23.4%
30% 566 W 40.5 V 13.98 A 48.5 V 14.85 A 25.3% Frame Anodized aluminium alloy
CS3W-440MB-AG 440 W 40.7 V 10.82 A 48.7 V 11.48 A 19.7% J-Box IP68, 3 diodes
5% 462 W 40.7 V 11.36 A 48.7 V 12.05 A 20.7% Cable 4.0 mm² (IEC), 12 AWG (UL)
Bifacial 10% 484 W 40.7 V 11.90 A 48.7 V 12.63 A 21.7% Portrait: 400 mm (15.7 in) (+) / 280 mm
Gain** 20% 528 W 40.7 V 12.98 A 48.7 V 13.78 A 23.6% Cable Length (Including (11.0 in) (-); landscape: 1400 mm (55.1
Connector) in); leap-frog connection: 1850 mm (72.8
30% 572 W 40.7 V 14.07 A 48.7 V 14.92 A 25.6% in)*
CS3W-445MB-AG 445 W 40.9 V 10.89 A 48.9 V 11.54 A 19.9% Connector T4-PC-1 (IEC 1000 V) or PV-KST4/xy-UR,
5% 467 W 40.9 V 11.43 A 48.9 V 12.12 A 20.9% PV-KBT4/xy-UR (IEC 1000 V) or T4-PC-1
Bifacial 10% 490 W 40.9 V 11.98 A 48.9 V 12.69 A 21.9% (IEC 1500 V) or T4-PPE-1 (IEC 1500 V) or
Gain** 20% 534 W 40.9 V 13.07 A 48.9 V 13.85 A 23.9% PV-KST4-EVO2/XY, PV-KBT4-EVO2/XY (IEC
1500 V) or UTXCFA4AM, UTXCMA4AM
30% 579 W 40.9 V 14.16 A 48.9 V 15.00 A 25.9% (IEC 1500 V)
* Under Standard Test Conditions (STC) of irradiance of 1000 W/m2, spectrum AM 1.5 and cell
Per Pallet 33 pieces
temperature of 25°C. Measurement uncertainty: ±3 % (Pmax).
** Bifacial Gain: The additional gain from the back side compared to the power of the front side Per Container (40' HQ) 660 pieces
at the standard test condition. It depends on mounting (structure, height, tilt angle etc.) and * For detailed information, please contact your local Canadian Solar sales and techni-
albedo of the ground. cal representatives.
ELECTRICAL DATA
Operating Temperature -40°C ~ +85°C TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS
Max. System Voltage 1500 V (IEC/UL) or 1000 V (IEC/UL) Specification Data
TYPE 3 (UL 1703)
Module Fire Performance Temperature Coefficient (Pmax) -0.35 % / °C
or CLASS C (IEC61730)
Max. Series Fuse Rating 25 A Temperature Coefficient (Voc) -0.27 % / °C
Application Classification Class A Temperature Coefficient (Isc) 0.05 % / °C
Power Tolerance 0~+5W Nominal Module Operating Temperature 41 ± 3°C
Power Bifaciality* 70 %
* Power Bifaciality = Pmaxrear / Pmaxfront, both Pmaxrear and Pmaxfront are tested under STC, Bifacia-
lity Tolerance: ± 5 %
PARTNER SECTION
* The specifications and key features contained in this datasheet may deviate slightly from our
actual products due to the on-going innovation and product enhancement. Canadian Solar Inc.
reserves the right to make necessary adjustment to the information described herein at any time
without further notice.
Please be kindly advised that PV modules should be handled and installed by qualified people
who have professional skills and please carefully read the safety and installation instructions
before using our PV modules.
CANADIAN SOLAR INC.

Canadian Solar MSS (Australia) Pty Ltd., 44 Stephenson St, Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia
sales.au@canadiansolar.com, www.canadiansolar.com/au May 2020. All rights reserved, PV Module Product Datasheet V5.59_AU
* Manufactured and assembled in China, Thailand and Vietnam.
APPENDIX B
Soil Thermal Resistivity Test Results
Douglas Partners Pty Ltd
ABN 75 053 980 117
www.douglaspartners.com.au
96 Hermitage Road
West Ryde NSW 2114
PO Box 472
West Ryde NSW 1685
Phone (02) 9809 0666
PCL Constructors Canada Inc Project No. 99577.01

Suite 500, 2201 Bristol Circle 6 April 2020
Oakville ON L6H 0J8 99577.01.R.001.Rev0
AJK
Attention: Ryan O'Connell
Email: roconnell@pcl.com
Dear Sirs
Gunnedah Solar Farm - Thermal Resistivity Sampling
Orange Grove Road

Orange Grove Gunnedah NSW 2380
1. Introduction
This letter report presents the results of undisturbed push-tube sampling carried out at the above site.
The work was undertaken at the request of PCL Constructors Canada Inc., to provide subsurface soil
thermal resistivity data at cable burial depth to assist in the design of buried power transmission
cables and trench backfill between the solar arrays and the substation.
The samples were taken at ten locations on 3 March 2020 by an engineering geologist from Douglas
Partners Pty Ltd (DP) in accordance with our Proposal SYD200032. Test pits were excavated to
maximum expected cable burial depth and push-tube samples were taken at the expected cable burial
depth. The tubes were sealed to maintain insitu moisture content and a geotechnical test-pit log was
recorded. Samples were sent for laboratory analysis to produce Thermal Resistivity dry-out curves in
accordance with ASTM D5334 Standard Test Method for Determination of Thermal Conductivity of
Soil and Soft Rock by Thermal Needle Probe Procedure.
2. Site Description and Fieldwork
The surface soils consisted of dry sandy and silty soils, covering flat plains within wheat and cotton
fields (The Manilla 1:250k Geological Sheet SH56-09, first edition 1973 indicated the area comprised
Quaternary stream alluvial deposits, including riverine plain deposits, comprising sandy to silty soils
and minor gravelly soils).
Subsurface soil moisture was recorded in the upper silty clay layer in all 10 Test Pits. All of the U75
push-tube samples were taken from the sidewall of this layer, refer Table 1. Below. Rainfall during the
previous months, December to March, is attached (cf. the Bureau Of Meteorology). Gunnedah airport,
~9 km from site, recorded 170 mm during the previous 3 weeks, otherwise the region has generally
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experienced ongoing drought conditions in recent years. The site is on the Gunnedah Plains with
negligible topographic variation (i.e. essentially flat), and is largely an irrigated cotton farm, with some
adjoining wheat fields, so the subsurface will be receiving some moisture due to seepage from the
irrigation channels and the flooded plantation fields.
Test Pits were excavated using a 30 t excavator with 1.2 m wide toothed bucket. Pits were excavated
to ~1.5 m depth, essentially in the upper silty clay layer; the 75 mm diameter, 450 mm long steel
sample tubes were hammered into the sidewall at 0.8 - 1.0 m depth, enough to be held in place before
being pushed in with the bucket. Bulk samples of ~5 kg were also taken where gravel inclusions may
have restricted the filling of the tube. Tubes were sealed with a tight-fitting plastic cap and securely
taped for moisture retention.
Table 1. U75 push-tube Sampling and Test Pit Notes

U75 tube Test Pit
Location MGA2020
Sample Depth, moisture soil description
ID coordinates
Depth Temp
245 233 mE moist silty clay 0 - 1.3
TP1 1.0 m 1.5 m, 260 C
6 575 145 mN from 0.2 m gravelly clay 1.3 - 1.5
TP2 0.9 m 1.5 m, 260 C
6 574 740 mN from 0.2 m clayey gravel 1.1 - 1.5
TP3 0.9 m 1.6 m, 260 C
6 574 936 mN from 0.5 m clayey gravel 1.6 - 1.6
sandy silt 0 - 0.2
246 467 mE moist
TP4 0.8 m 1.5 m, 26 C
0
silty clay 0.2 - 1.0
6 574 384 mN from 0.2 m
clayey sand 1.0 - 1.5
247 036 mE moist, dry silty clay 0 - 1.1
TP5 0.9 m 1.4 m, 260 C
6 574 471 mN below 1.1 m clayey silt 1.1 - 1.4
246 423 mE silty clay 0 - 1.0
TP6 0.8 m 1.0 m, 260 C moist
6 573 981 mN clayey silt 1.0 - 1.4
246 994 mE silty clay 0 - 1.2
TP7 1.0 m 1.4 m, 260 C moist
6 573 888 mN clayey silt 1.2 - 1.4
246 699 mE
TP8 1.0 m 1.4 m, 260 C moist silty clay 0 - 1.4
6 573 667 mN
246 307 mE
6 573 465 mN
246 161 mE
6 573 095 mN
Orange Grove Road 99577.01.R.001.Rev0

Gunnedah NSW 2380 April 2020
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3. Results
Dry-out curve results from testing by the NATA Accredited laboratory - Geotherm Australasia, are
provided for your assessment. The oven-drying process took up to 4 weeks for all samples to fully
dry. Samples were tested at approximately weekly intervals to acquire five thermal resistivity readings
for each sample.
4. Limitations
Douglas Partners (DP) has prepared this report for this project at Gunnedah NSW in accordance with
DP’s proposal SYD200032 dated 26 January 2020 and acceptance received from
PCL Constructors Canada Inc.. This report is provided for the exclusive use of PCL Constructors
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The results provided in the report are considered to be indicative of the sub-surface conditions on the
site only to the depths investigated at the specific sampling and / or testing locations, and only at the
time the work was carried out. Sub-surface conditions can change abruptly due to variable geological
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has been completed.
DP’s results are based upon the conditions encountered during this investigation. The accuracy of the
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Yours faithfully
Douglas Partners Pty Ltd Reviewed by
Anthony Kielniacz John Braybrooke

Senior Geophysicist Principal
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Drawing 1 - Site Map with Testing Layout
Drawings 2 - 11 - Laboratory Dry-Out Curves
Digital Data - Rainfall Gunnedah Airport Dec19-Mar20
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July 2010
150° 19' 48" E 150° 21' 0" E
30° 55' 30" S
6,575,500 mN
TP1 (1.0 m)
TP3 (0.9 m)
TP2 (0.9 m)
6,574,500 mN
TP5 (0.9 m)
TP4 (0.8 m)
TP6 (0.8 m)
TP7 (1.0 m)
Route
6 0m
TP8 (1.0 m)
6,573,500 mN 30° 56' 42" S
TP9 (1.0 m)
6,572,500 mN
6,571,500 mN
30° 57' 54" S DATUM: GDA2020, PROJECTION: MGA2020 ZONE 56

245,000 mE 246,000 mE 247,000 mE
CLIENT: PCL CONSTRUCTORS CANADA INC. TITLE: PROJECT No: 99577.01
OFFICE: SYDNEY DRAWN BY: AJK DRAWING No: 1
SCALE: AS SHOWN DATE: 6 April 2020 REVISION: A

Test Report
Client : Douglas Partners Project Number : 1715
Project Details : Gunnadah - Project 99577.01
Order/Request Number :
Report Date : 6th April 2020 Report Number : 171501
Sample Details
Sample ID / Name / Number TP1 - 1m
Sample Description
Sampled by Client
Sample Type Push Tube
Date Sampled
Thermal Conductivity (ASTM D5334)

Initial Temp. Thermal Thermal
Moisture Test
Test Date Preparation Method Specimen O Conductivity Resistivity
Content (%) Time (s) ( C)
(W/m.K) (Km/W) *
Probe inserted into sample. As found
12/03/2020 A 12.21% 600 19.2 1.69 0.59
moisture content.
Probe inserted into sample. Partially
16/03/2020 A 8.61% 600 17.7 1.39 0.72
dry.
20/03/2020 A 5.20% 600 19.0 1.11 0.90
dry.
25/03/2020 A 1.87% 600 20.9 0.92 1.09
dry.
1/04/2020 Probe inserted into sample. Fully dry A 0.00% 600 19.4 0.78 1.28
Specimen Length (mm) Diameter (mm) Mass (g) Dry Density (t/m3)
A 179 73 1389.53 1.86
Notes
- *Thermal resistivity calculation = 1 / Thermal Conductivity.
- All testing undertaken at Geotherm’s Hornsby Laboratory, unless noted.
- Specimens prepared by BH. Wet specimens tested by PV. Dry and partially dry specimens tested by PV, BL,
- The above samples will be discarded after 2 weeks.
Brett Hobson
Approved Signatory
Geotherm Australasia Pty Ltd

Unit 9, 35 Leighton Place, Hornsby, NSW, 2077
Phone: 02 9482 9839 Email: brett@geothermaust.com.au
Website: www.geothermaust.com.au
ABN 35 097 576 611 NATA Accreditation Number 20321 – Site 24277
Dry-out Curve
TP1 - 1m Average
2.00
1.80
1.60
1.40
1.20
Thermal Resistivity (Km/W)
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
Moisture Content (% Dry weight)
Test Report
Report Date : 2nd April 2020 Report Number : 171502
Sample Details
Sample ID / Name / Number TP2 - 0.9m
Sample Description
Sampled by Client
Date Sampled

Moisture Test
(W/m.K) (Km/W) *
12/03/2020 A 11.66% 600 20.5 1.75 0.57
moisture content.
16/03/2020 A 7.36% 600 18.8 1.32 0.76
dry.
19/03/2020 A 5.44% 600 20.0 1.19 0.84
dry.
24/03/2020 A 2.32% 600 20.9 0.93 1.08
dry.
A 246 73 1908.03 1.85
Notes
- Specimens prepared by BH. Wet specimens tested by BL. Dry and partially dry specimens tested by PV, BL,
Brett Hobson
Approved Signatory

Dry-out Curve
TP2 - 0.9m Average
2.00
1.80
1.60
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
Test Report
Sample Details
Sample Description
Sampled by Client
Date Sampled

Moisture Test
(W/m.K) (Km/W) *
Probe pushed into tube. As found
13/03/2020 A 11.30% 600 21.3 1.16 0.86
moisture content.
16/03/2020 Probe pushed into tube. Partially dry. A 6.82% 600 19.3 0.88 1.14
7/04/2020 Probe pushed into tube. Fully dry A 0.00% 600 21.7 0.61 1.65
A 174 73 1274.68 1.75
Notes
Brett Hobson
Approved Signatory

Dry-out Curve
TP3 - 0.9m Average
2.00
1.80
1.60
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
Test Report
Sample Details
Sample ID / Name / Number TP4 0.8m
Sample Description
Sampled by Client
Date Sampled

Moisture Test
(W/m.K) (Km/W) *
Probe pushed into tube. As found
13/03/2020 A 23.40% 600 21.2 1.33 0.75
moisture content.
1/04/2020 Probe pushed into tube. Fully dry A 0.00% 600 21.4 0.56 1.78
A 178 73 1201.87 1.61
Notes
Brett Hobson
Approved Signatory

Dry-out Curve
TP4 0.8m Average
2.00
1.80
1.60
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20% 22% 24% 26%
Test Report
Sample Details
Sample Description
Sampled by Client
Date Sampled

Moisture Test
(W/m.K) (Km/W) *
12/03/2020 A 17.46% 600 19.1 1.20 0.83
moisture content.
16/03/2020 A 10.84% 600 17.6 0.93 1.08
dry.
20/03/2020 A 7.12% 600 18.9 0.78 1.28
dry.
30/03/2020 A 2.88% 600 19.0 0.65 1.54
dry.
A 177 73 1279.32 1.73
Notes
Brett Hobson
Approved Signatory

Dry-out Curve
TP5 - 0.9m Average
2.00
1.80
1.60
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
Test Report
Sample Details
Sample Description
Sampled by Client
Date Sampled

Moisture Test
(W/m.K) (Km/W) *
12/03/2020 A 15.41% 600 20.3 1.39 0.72
moisture content.
16/03/2020 A 8.91% 600 18.8 1.04 0.96
dry.
20/03/2020 A 3.78% 600 20.1 0.79 1.27
dry.
30/03/2020 A 1.40% 500 20.2 0.65 1.54
dry.
A 180 72 1365.13 1.86
Notes
Brett Hobson
Approved Signatory

Dry-out Curve
TP6 - 0.8m Average
2.00
1.80
1.60
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
Test Report
Sample Details
Sample Description
Sampled by Client
Date Sampled

Moisture Test
(W/m.K) (Km/W) *
12/03/2020 A 15.66% 600 21.0 1.64 0.61
moisture content.
16/03/2020 A 10.31% 600 19.1 1.35 0.74
dry.
19/03/2020 A 5.66% 600 19.9 1.09 0.92
dry.
24/03/2020 A 2.18% 600 22.0 0.83 1.21
dry.
A 248 73 1804.83 1.74
Notes
Brett Hobson
Approved Signatory

Dry-out Curve
TP7 - 1m Average
2.00
1.80
1.60
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
Test Report
Sample Details
Sample Description
Sampled by Client
Date Sampled

Moisture Test
(W/m.K) (Km/W) *
12/03/2020 A 17.94% 600 17.9 1.64 0.61
moisture content.
16/03/2020 A 10.34% 600 16.9 1.35 0.74
dry.
19/03/2020 A 5.98% 400 17.6 1.11 0.90
dry.
24/03/2020 A 1.89% 600 19.5 0.85 1.17
dry.
A 179 73 1352.02 1.81
Notes
Brett Hobson
Approved Signatory

Dry-out Curve
TP8 - 1m Average
2.00
1.80
1.60
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
Test Report
Sample Details
Sample Description
Sampled by Client
Date Sampled

Moisture Test
(W/m.K) (Km/W) *
12/03/2020 A 14.23% 600 20.2 1.08 0.93
moisture content.
16/03/2020 A 8.99% 600 18.8 0.83 1.21
dry.
20/03/2020 A 5.87% 600 20.0 0.70 1.43
dry.
30/03/2020 A 2.39% 600 20.1 0.59 1.69
dry.
A 178 72 1257.67 1.74
Notes
Brett Hobson
Approved Signatory

Dry-out Curve
TP9 - 1m Average
2.00
1.80
1.60
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
Test Report
Sample Details
Sample Description
Sampled by Client
Date Sampled

Moisture Test
(W/m.K) (Km/W) *
12/03/2020 A 16.26% 600 20.7 1.33 0.75
moisture content.
16/03/2020 A 9.89% 600 19.3 1.04 0.96
dry.
23/03/2020 A 5.52% 600 21.9 0.84 1.19
dry.
30/03/2020 A 2.21% 600 20.5 0.72 1.39
dry.
A 170 73 1230.94 1.73
Notes
Brett Hobson
Approved Signatory

Dry-out Curve
TP10 - 1m Average
2.00
1.80
1.60
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
Gunnedah Airport to ctr of site approx 9 km
Nate Grove landholder & irrigator knows site rainfall in detail
29-Dec19 to 1-Feb20
APPENDIX C
DC PV Output Circuit Analysis Results
Study Summary
CYMCAP Version 7.2 Revision 01
Study: DC Cable Ampacity
Execution: Gunnedah-DC-5W1H-RC
Date: 9/24/2020 1:29:42 PM
General Simulation Data

Steady State Option Unequally Loaded
Consider Electrical interaction between circuits No
Induced currents in metallic layers as a fraction of conductor current (applied to all single phase circuits) : 0.0
Conductor Resistances Computation Option: IEC-228
Installation Type:Multiple Ductbanks/Backfills

Ambient Soil Temperature at Installation Depth [°C] 32.0
Native Soil Thermal Resistivity [K.m/W] 1.6
Consider Non-Isothermal Earth Surface No
Thermal
Layer Name Resistivity
X [m] Y [m] Width [m] Height [m] [K.m/W]
Backfill 0.0 0.7 1.0 0.4 1.9
Results Summary
Conductor
Cable Daily Load X coordinate Y coordinate temperature
Cable No. Cable ID Circuit No. Feeder ID Cable Phase Frequency Factor [m] [m] [°C] Ampacity [A]
1 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 1 A 0.0 0.7 -0.38 0.8 66.2 300.0
2 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 1 B 0.0 0.7 -0.42 0.8 64.8 300.0
3 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 2 A 0.0 0.7 -0.18 0.8 72.6 300.0
4 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 2 B 0.0 0.7 -0.22 0.8 71.7 300.0
5 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 3 A 0.0 0.7 0.01 0.8 90.0 363.3
6 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 3 B 0.0 0.7 -0.01 0.8 90.0 363.7
7 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 4 A 0.0 0.7 0.22 0.8 71.7 300.0
8 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 4 B 0.0 0.7 0.18 0.8 72.6 300.0
9 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 5 A 0.0 0.7 0.42 0.8 64.8 300.0
10 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 5 B 0.0 0.7 0.38 0.8 66.2 300.0

Study Summary
Execution: Gunnedah-DC-5W1H-RC
Date: 9/24/2020 1:44:46 PM

Steady State Option Temperature

Thermal
Backfill 0.0 0.7 1.0 0.4 1.9
Results Summary
Conductor
1 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 1 A 0.0 0.7 -0.38 0.8 60.4 300.0
2 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 1 B 0.0 0.7 -0.42 0.8 59.3 300.0
3 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 2 A 0.0 0.7 -0.18 0.8 64.0 300.0
4 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 2 B 0.0 0.7 -0.22 0.8 63.7 300.0
5 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 3 A 0.0 0.7 0.01 0.8 67.1 250.0
6 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 3 B 0.0 0.7 -0.01 0.8 67.1 250.0
7 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 4 A 0.0 0.7 0.22 0.8 63.7 300.0
8 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 4 B 0.0 0.7 0.18 0.8 64.0 300.0
9 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 5 A 0.0 0.7 0.42 0.8 59.3 300.0
10 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 5 B 0.0 0.7 0.38 0.8 60.4 300.0

Study Summary
Execution: DC-6W1H-90
Date: 9/24/2020 2:49:15 PM


Thermal
Backfill 0.0 0.55 1.5 0.5 1.9
Results Summary
Conductor
1 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 1 A 0.0 0.7 -0.48 0.63 63.3 300.0
2 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 1 B 0.0 0.7 -0.52 0.63 62.2 300.0
3 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 2 A 0.0 0.7 -0.28 0.63 68.6 300.0
4 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 2 B 0.0 0.7 -0.32 0.63 67.9 300.0
5 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 3 A 0.0 0.7 -0.08 0.63 73.4 300.0
6 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 3 B 0.0 0.7 -0.12 0.63 72.6 300.0
7 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 4 A 0.0 0.7 0.12 0.63 90.0 483.5
8 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 4 B 0.0 0.7 0.08 0.63 90.0 481.5
9 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 5 A 0.0 0.7 0.32 0.63 70.9 300.0
10 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 5 B 0.0 0.7 0.28 0.63 72.0 300.0
11 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 6 A 0.0 0.7 0.52 0.63 63.9 300.0
12 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 6 B 0.0 0.7 0.48 0.63 65.1 300.0

Study Summary
Execution: DC-6W1H-SS
Date: 9/24/2020 2:43:42 PM


Thermal
Backfill 0.0 0.55 1.5 0.5 1.9
Results Summary
Conductor
1 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 1 A 0.0 0.7 -0.48 0.63 58.9 300.0
2 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 1 B 0.0 0.7 -0.52 0.63 58.0 300.0
3 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 2 A 0.0 0.7 -0.28 0.63 62.3 300.0
4 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 2 B 0.0 0.7 -0.32 0.63 62.0 300.0
5 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 3 A 0.0 0.7 -0.08 0.63 63.7 300.0
6 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 3 B 0.0 0.7 -0.12 0.63 63.6 300.0
7 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 4 A 0.0 0.7 0.12 0.63 63.6 300.0
8 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 4 B 0.0 0.7 0.08 0.63 63.7 300.0
9 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 5 A 0.0 0.7 0.32 0.63 62.0 300.0
10 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 5 B 0.0 0.7 0.28 0.63 62.4 300.0
11 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 6 A 0.0 0.7 0.52 0.63 58.0 300.0
12 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 6 B 0.0 0.7 0.48 0.63 58.9 300.0

Study Summary
Execution: DC-7W1H-90
Date: 9/24/2020 2:36:19 PM


Thermal
Backfill 0.0 0.55 1.5 0.5 1.9
Results Summary
Conductor
1 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 1 A 0.0 0.7 -0.58 0.63 62.0 287.5
2 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 1 B 0.0 0.7 -0.62 0.63 60.9 287.5
3 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 2 A 0.0 0.7 -0.38 0.63 68.3 300.0
4 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 2 B 0.0 0.7 -0.42 0.63 67.6 300.0
5 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 3 A 0.0 0.7 -0.18 0.63 73.3 300.0
6 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 3 B 0.0 0.7 -0.22 0.63 72.5 300.0
7 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 4 A 0.0 0.7 0.02 0.63 90.0 484.0
8 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 4 B 0.0 0.7 -0.02 0.63 90.0 481.9
9 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 5 A 0.0 0.7 0.21 0.63 71.1 225.0
10 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 5 B 0.0 0.7 0.19 0.63 72.0 225.0
11 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 6 A 0.0 0.7 0.42 0.63 62.4 250.0
12 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 6 B 0.0 0.7 0.38 0.63 63.2 250.0
13 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 7 A 0.0 0.7 0.62 0.63 56.7 250.0
14 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 7 B 0.0 0.7 0.58 0.63 57.7 250.0

Study Summary
Execution: DC-7W1H-SS
Date: 9/24/2020 2:32:16 PM


Thermal
Backfill 0.0 0.55 1.5 0.5 1.9
Results Summary
Conductor
1 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 1 A 0.0 0.7 -0.58 0.63 57.6 287.5
2 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 1 B 0.0 0.7 -0.62 0.63 56.7 287.5
3 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 2 A 0.0 0.7 -0.38 0.63 62.0 300.0
4 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 2 B 0.0 0.7 -0.42 0.63 61.6 300.0
5 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 3 A 0.0 0.7 -0.18 0.63 63.6 300.0
6 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 3 B 0.0 0.7 -0.22 0.63 63.5 300.0
7 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 4 A 0.0 0.7 0.02 0.63 63.5 300.0
8 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 4 B 0.0 0.7 -0.02 0.63 63.6 300.0
9 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 5 A 0.0 0.7 0.21 0.63 62.0 225.0
10 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 5 B 0.0 0.7 0.19 0.63 62.3 225.0
11 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 6 A 0.0 0.7 0.42 0.63 56.6 250.0
12 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 6 B 0.0 0.7 0.38 0.63 57.1 250.0
13 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 7 A 0.0 0.7 0.62 0.63 52.6 250.0
14 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 7 B 0.0 0.7 0.58 0.63 53.3 250.0

Study Summary
Execution: Gunnedah-DC-8W1H-90
Date: 9/24/2020 2:21:00 PM


Thermal
Backfill 0.0 0.525 2.0 0.45 1.9
Results Summary
Conductor
1 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 1 A 0.0 0.7 -0.68 0.63 61.1 275.0
2 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 1 B 0.0 0.7 -0.72 0.63 60.1 275.0
3 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 2 A 0.0 0.7 -0.48 0.63 67.7 300.0
4 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 2 B 0.0 0.7 -0.52 0.63 67.0 300.0
5 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 3 A 0.0 0.7 -0.29 0.63 72.6 225.0
6 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 3 B 0.0 0.7 -0.31 0.63 71.9 225.0
7 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 4 A 0.0 0.7 -0.09 0.63 90.0 364.3
8 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 4 B 0.0 0.7 -0.11 0.63 90.0 364.3
9 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 5 A 0.0 0.7 0.11 0.63 72.2 225.0
10 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 5 B 0.0 0.7 0.09 0.63 72.8 225.0
11 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 6 A 0.0 0.7 0.32 0.63 67.5 300.0
12 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 6 B 0.0 0.7 0.28 0.63 68.2 300.0
13 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 7 A 0.0 0.7 0.51 0.63 59.9 175.0
14 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 7 B 0.0 0.7 0.49 0.63 60.5 175.0

15 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 8 A 0.0 0.7 0.71 0.63 56.7 200.0
16 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 8 B 0.0 0.7 0.69 0.63 57.4 200.0

Study Summary
Execution: Gunnedah-DC-8W1H-SS
Date: 9/24/2020 2:09:02 PM


Thermal
Backfill 0.0 0.525 2.0 0.45 1.9
Results Summary
Conductor
1 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 1 A 0.0 0.7 -0.68 0.63 57.0 275.0
2 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 1 B 0.0 0.7 -0.72 0.63 56.2 275.0
3 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 2 A 0.0 0.7 -0.48 0.63 61.9 300.0
4 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 2 B 0.0 0.7 -0.52 0.63 61.5 300.0
5 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 3 A 0.0 0.7 -0.29 0.63 63.7 225.0
6 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 3 B 0.0 0.7 -0.31 0.63 63.6 225.0
7 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 4 A 0.0 0.7 -0.09 0.63 64.2 225.0
8 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 4 B 0.0 0.7 -0.11 0.63 64.2 225.0
9 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 5 A 0.0 0.7 0.11 0.63 63.9 225.0
10 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 5 B 0.0 0.7 0.09 0.63 63.9 225.0
11 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 6 A 0.0 0.7 0.32 0.63 62.0 300.0
12 OJAS-1500VDC-400MM-AL 6 B 0.0 0.7 0.28 0.63 62.4 300.0
13 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 7 A 0.0 0.7 0.51 0.63 56.0 175.0
14 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 7 B 0.0 0.7 0.49 0.63 56.4 175.0

15 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 8 A 0.0 0.7 0.71 0.63 53.8 200.0
16 OJAS-1500VDC-240MM-AL 8 B 0.0 0.7 0.69 0.63 54.3 200.0

APPENDIX D
AC Incomer and Feeder Circuit Analysis Results
Study Summary
Study: AC Cable Ampacity

Execution: AC-3W1H
Date: 9/24/2020 3:19:37 PM


Thermal
Backfill 0.0 0.5 1.0 0.6 1.9
Results Summary
Conductor
1 OJAS-33KV-1C-240MM-AL-FCN-100% 1 A 50.0 0.7 -0.32 0.59 88.8 318.3
2 OJAS-33KV-1C-240MM-AL-FCN-100% 1 B 50.0 0.7 -0.28 0.59 90.0 318.3

3 OJAS-33KV-1C-240MM-AL-FCN-100% 1 C 50.0 0.7 -0.3 0.55 88.9 318.3
5 OJAS-33KV-1C-630MM-AL-FCN-100% 2 B 50.0 0.7 0.03 0.59 90.0 486.0
6 OJAS-33KV-1C-630MM-AL-FCN-100% 2 C 50.0 0.7 0.0 0.54 89.1 486.0

7 OJAS-33KV-1C-630MM-AL-FCN-100% 3 A 50.0 0.7 0.27 0.59 90.0 533.6

Study Summary

Execution: AC-4W1H-RC
Date: 9/24/2020 3:23:53 PM


Thermal
Backfill 0.0 0.7 4.0 0.4 1.9
Results Summary
Conductor




Study Summary

Execution: AC-6W1H
Date: 9/24/2020 3:30:04 PM


Thermal
Backfill 0.0 0.45 5.5 0.5 1.9
Results Summary
Conductor





Study Summary

Execution: AC-4W1H-Incomer
Date: 9/24/2020 3:47:06 PM


Thermal
Backfill 0.0 0.6 4.0 0.6 1.4
Results Summary
Conductor
1 OJAS-33KV-1C-800MM-CU-FCN-100% 1 A 50.0 0.7 -1.83 0.73 90.0 763.4
2 OJAS-33KV-1C-800MM-CU-FCN-100% 1 B 50.0 0.7 -1.77 0.73 90.0 763.4

3 OJAS-33KV-1C-800MM-CU-FCN-100% 1 C 50.0 0.7 -1.8 0.68 89.7 763.4
4 OJAS-33KV-1C-800MM-CU-FCN-100% 2 A 50.0 0.7 -0.63 0.73 90.0 737.6
5 OJAS-33KV-1C-800MM-CU-FCN-100% 2 B 50.0 0.7 -0.57 0.73 90.0 737.6
6 OJAS-33KV-1C-800MM-CU-FCN-100% 2 C 50.0 0.7 -0.6 0.68 89.8 737.6

7 OJAS-33KV-1C-800MM-CU-FCN-100% 3 A 50.0 0.7 0.57 0.73 90.0 738.6
8 OJAS-33KV-1C-800MM-CU-FCN-100% 3 B 50.0 0.7 0.63 0.73 90.0 738.6
9 OJAS-33KV-1C-800MM-CU-FCN-100% 3 C 50.0 0.7 0.6 0.68 89.8 738.6

10 OJAS-33KV-1C-800MM-CU-FCN-100% 4 A 50.0 0.7 1.77 0.73 90.0 764.2
11 OJAS-33KV-1C-800MM-CU-FCN-100% 4 B 50.0 0.7 1.83 0.73 90.0 764.2
12 OJAS-33KV-1C-800MM-CU-FCN-100% 4 C 50.0 0.7 1.8 0.68 89.7 764.2

APPENDIX E
Trench Details
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Cable Selection and Ampacity

September 25, 2020

PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Stantec Consulting Ltd.

2.0 DC CABLE AMPACITIES ......................................................................................... 4

3.0 AC CABLE AMPACITIES ......................................................................................... 7

4.0 CONCLUSION ........................................................................................................ 10

APPENDIX A PV Module Specifications

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. AC Incomer circuits direct buried underground cable in conduit between switchgear to

1.2 MODEL INPUTS

1.3 RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1.4 REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

• Service and Installation Rules of New South Wales

• OJAS Infrastructure 33kV AC

• Gunnedah, 33kV Single Line Diagram, Dwg: E-101 Rev.B by Stantec

• Gunnedah, DC and AC Trenching Details, Dwg: E-422 Rev.B by Stantec

• Gunnedah, PV Block Plan Site Layout, Dwg: E-200 Rev.B by Stantec

• Gunnedah, MV Station Local Trench Routing, Dwg: E-201 Rev.B

2.0 DC CABLE AMPACITIES

2.1 PV SOURCE CIRCUIT CABLE AMPACITY

Table 1. See Appendix A for module details.

Table 1: Module Ampacity Data for Canadian Solar HIKU

Imp (A) 12.5

Isc (A) 13.3

Isc x 125% (A) 16.6

Each PV Source Circuit is protected by a 20A fuse located in a combiner box.

The string cables are 6mm² Copper.

Table 2: DC PV Source Circuit Ampacity Summary Table

Racking – Bundle AS NZS 3000 Table C6 90°C

2.2 PV OUTPUT CIRCUIT CABLE AMPACITY

Table 3: Typical 5W1H Direct Buried Road Crossing

2. See Appendix E, Detail ‘C’ for trench details.

2.2.2 Steady State Analysis Scenario 2: 8W1H Typical Direct Buried

Table 4: 8W1H Typical Direct Buried

2. See Appendix E, Detail ‘A’ for trench details.

3.0 AC CABLE AMPACITIES

3.1 AC COLLECTOR CIRCUIT AMPACITY

3.1.1 Steady State Analysis Scenario 3: AC Feeder Analysis 4W1H Typical

From Cable Type Maximum Cable Calculated Cable Ampacity

3. See Appendix E, Detail ‘E’ for trench details.

3.1.2 Steady State Analysis Scenario 4: AC Feeder Analysis 3W1H Typical

Table 6: Section AC Feeder 3W1H Typical Direct Buried

3. See Appendix E, Detail ‘D’ for trench details.

3.1.3 Steady State Analysis Scenario 5: AC Feeder Analysis Substation

Table 7: Section AC Feeder Substation Typical Direct Buried

From Cable Type Maximum Cable Calculated Cable Ampacity

3. See Appendix E, Detail ‘F’ for trench details.

3.1.4 Steady State Analysis Scenario 6: AC Incomer Analysis Substation

Table 8: Section AC Incomer Substation Typical Direct Buried

From Cable Type Maximum Cable Calculated Cable Ampacity

3. See Appendix E, Detail ‘G’ for trench details.

Gunnedah Solar Project - Underground Cable Ampacity Report

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