California became the first state to
develop large wind farms in the early 1980s and the unique geography of the
Tehachapi area makes it one of the world’s leading wind energy centers. Prevailing
northwesterly winds blow through the passes in the Tehachapi Mountains that
connect the San Joaquin Valley with the Mojave Desert.
The
Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project (TRTP) provides the electrical
facilities necessary to interconnect new wind turbine-based electrical
generation in excess of 700 megawatts (MW), and up to approximately 4,500 MW,
from the Tehachapi Wind Resource Area (TWRA).
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The project consists of over 250 miles of
new and upgraded high-voltage transmission facilities extending from Eastern
Kern County to the city of Ontario. Much of the work was completed in existing
SCE rights-of-way to reduce environmental impacts.
The Tehachapi project helps
California expand its renewable energy capabilities. Converse Consultants
provided geotechnical monitoring services for the transmission lines, including
pile installation and sound walls. We
have worked with Southern California Edison for many years, and are proud of
our involvement in this major project.
For
more information about the Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project contact SCE
at TehachapiRenewableTransmission@sce.com
Converse Consultants is an industry leader in geotechnical, environmental, groundwater and materials sciences. We are celebrating our 70th year of service.
For more information about Converse please contact Beth George at bgeorge@converseconsultants.com
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