AOC 15 - Manual (Page 33)

4.0 Planning and Installation Checklist
NOTICE: Use of the material contained in this document is subject to the warning on page Iv and the disclaimer
on page v of this document.
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Line protection required
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Cogeneration standards for small power producers
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Interconnection hardware and wiring standards
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System operation requirements:
§ Voltage regulation
§ Power factor
§ Protective devices
§ Utility/wind turbine interface responsibilities
To interface with the utility network correctly all power factor correction capacitors or
unique loads connected to the utility system need to be identified by the customer.
Furthermore, the Required Customer Power Grid Information sheet should be completed to
assist AOC in designing the most suitable interface. See Appendix K.
4.3 Permits and Approvals
Local authorities often require a wind turbine operator to obtain permits or approvals, some of
which have been identified below. It is important to determine which of these apply to a site
and whether any independent inspections are required.
Issuing Authority:
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Municipality or local council
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Country
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State or Province
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Federal (FAA, FCC, etc.)
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Commission (energy, conservation, historic, etc.)
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Utility
Type:
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Construction
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Foundation engineering
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Electrical works
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Interconnection
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Zoning
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Communication interference
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Aviation interference
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Environmental impact
4.4 Plans and Drawings