PORT RYERSE

WIND POWER PROJECT

WIND TURBINE SPECIFICATIONS
REPORT

File No. 160960773

December 2012

Prepared for:

Boralex Inc.
772 Sherbrooke St. West
Suite 200
Montreal QC H3A 1G1

In Association with:

UDI Renewables Corporation

492 South Coast Drive
Nanticoke, ON N0A 1L0

Prepared by:

Stantec Consulting Ltd.

Suite 1 - 70 Southgate Drive
Guelph ON N1G 4P5
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Record of Revisions
Revision Date Description
0 November 2012 Submission to Municipalities and Aboriginal
Communities
1 December 2012 Submission to Public
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Table of Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................1.1

1.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................1.1
1.2 REPORT REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................1.2

2.0 WIND TURBINES.........................................................................................................2.1

2.1 SIEMENS SWT-3.0-113 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................2.1

3.0 CLOSURE ....................................................................................................................3.1

4.0 REFERENCES .............................................................................................................4.1

List of Tables

Table 1.1: Wind Turbine Specifications Report Requirements: O. Reg. 359/09 ....................... 1.2
Table 2.1: Siemens SWT-3.0-113 - Wind Turbine Specifications ............................................. 2.1

List of Appendices

Appendix A Turbine Specifications from Manufacturer

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW

Boralex Inc. (Boralex), in association with UDI Renewables Corporation (UDI), is proposing to
develop the Port Ryerse Wind Power Project (the Project) east of the hamlet of Port Ryerse in
Norfolk County , Ontario, in response to the Government of Ontario’s initiative to promote the
development of renewable electricity in the province. The Project was awarded a Feed-In-Tariff
(FIT) contract with the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) on February 25, 2011. Further
information on the Project can be found on the Project-specific website at http://www.udi-
canada.com. Boralex Inc. is a power producer whose core business is dedicated to the
development and operation of renewable energy facilities. Further information on Boralex can
be found at http://www.Boralex.com/en/.

The Renewable Energy Approval (REA) process for the Port Ryerse Project was originally
initiated by UDI, with the assistance of M.K. Ince and Associates Ltd. Boralex is considering
acquisition of the Project from UDI and retained Stantec Consulting Ltd. (Stantec) to complete
the REA Application, as required under Ontario Regulation 359/09 - Renewable Energy
Approvals under Part V.0.1 of the Act of the Environmental Protection Act (O. Reg. 359/09).
According to subsection 6(3) of O. Reg. 359/09, the Project is classified as a Class 4 Wind
Facility and will follow the requirements identified in O. Reg. 359/09 for such a facility.

The Project Study Area is generally bounded by i) Woolley and Gilbert Roads to the north; ii)
Port Ryerse Road to the west; iii) Hay Creek to the east and iv) Avalon Lane to the south. The
proposed Project Location includes all parts of the land in, on, or over which the Project is
proposed. The Project Location, including all Project infrastructure, is sited on privately-owned
lands, where landowners have entered into a lease agreement with Boralex/UDI. Permissions to
access these properties have been obtained through verbal discussions with landowners, as a
requirement of their signed agreements with Boralex /UDI.

Three wind turbine models were initially assessed as part of the REA process, the Siemens
SWT 3.0 113, ENERCON E-92 2.35 MW and ENERCON E-82 E2 2.3MW; however one turbine
model has been selected as the preferred alternative; the Siemens SWT 3.0 113.

The Project will include four Siemens SWT 3.0 113 wind turbine generators. The 3.0 MW
turbines will be customized to a nameplate capacity of 2.897 MW for this Project. The total
maximum installed nameplate capacity of all four turbines will not exceed 10 MW. Other basic
components include step-up transformers located adjacent to the base of each turbine (step up
voltage from approximately 0.69 kV to 27.6 kV), a 27.6 kV underground collector system, fibre
optic data lines, a distribution substation, a permanent parking lot (if required), a meteorological
tower and turbine access roads.

Temporary components during construction include laydown areas at the turbine locations and
crane pads. No operations and maintenance building or transmission line is anticipated to be
required for the Project. No Project components are located within municipal road Rights of
Way (ROWs).

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The 27.6 kV underground collector lines will transport the electricity generated from each turbine
to the distribution substation located on private property east of Port Ryerse Road. Directional
bore techniques will be used where the underground collector lines cross valleylands and
watercourses. At the substation, a dip-pole connection will be made directly into the local
distribution system.

1.2 REPORT REQUIREMENTS

This Wind Turbine Specifications Report is one component of the REA Application for the
Project, and has been prepared in accordance with Item 13, Table 1 of O. Reg. 359/09 which
sets out specific content requirements as provided in the Table 1.1.

Table 1.1: Wind Turbine Specifications Report Requirements: O. Reg. 359/09

Requirements Completed Section Reference

Provide specifications of each wind turbine, including:

1. The make, model, name plate capacity, hub height

 2.1
above grade, rotational speeds.
2. The acoustic emissions data, determined and
reported in accordance with standard CAN/CSA-
C61400-11-07, “Wind Turbine Generator Systems –
Part II: Acoustic Noise Measurement Techniques”,
 2.1
dated October 2007, including the overall sound
power level, measurement uncertainty value, octave-
band sound power level (linear weighted) and tonality
and tonal audibility.

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2.0 Wind Turbines

2.1 SIEMENS SWT-3.0-113 SPECIFICATIONS

The Project will consist of four Siemens SWT-3.0-113 wind turbine generators. The 3.0 MW
turbines will be customized to a nameplate capacity of 2.897 MW for this Project. The total
maximum installed nameplate capacity of all four turbines will not exceed 10 MW. The
following table (Table 2.1) provides a description of the Siemens SWT-3.0-113 wind turbine
which will be used for the Project. Additional turbine specifications are provided in Appendix A.

Table 2.1: Siemens SWT-3.0-113 - Wind Turbine Specifications

Operating Data Specification

General
Manufacturer Siemens
Model SWT 3.0 113
Name plate capacity (MW) 3.0 MW (customized to 2.897 MW)
Cut-in wind speed (m/s) 3-5 m/s (10.8 – 18 km/hr)
Cut-out speed (m/s) 25 m/s (90 km/hr)
Frequency (Hz) 50 or 60 Hz
Sound power (dBA) 104 dBA
Tonal audibility <2dB
Rotor
Blade length (m) 55 m
Rotor diameter (m) 113 m
2) 2
Rotor swept area (m 10,000 m
Rotational speed (rpm) 6.0 – 15.5 rpm
Tower
Hub height (m) 99.5 m
Maximum total turbine height (m) 154.5 m

Please refer to Appendix A Turbine Specifications from the Manufacturer for additional acoustic
emissions data, in accordance with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Standard 61400-11:2002 (equivalent to the CAN/CSA-C61400-11-07, “Wind Turbine Generator
Systems-Part II: Acoustic Noise Measurements Techniques” (October 2007), for the Siemens
SWT 3.0-113 turbine with a maximum power rating of 2.897 MW.

Each wind turbine consists of the following key components:

• Concrete tower foundation;

• Steel tower sections;
• Nacelle (comprised of electrical generator and housing);
• Three rotor blades;

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• Hub (the structure to where the blades attach);

• Power convertor;
• Step-up transformer; and,
• Electrical wiring and grounding.
The tower would be supported by a concrete foundation, approximately 3 m deep, depending
upon subsurface conditions. Based on the subsurface conditions, one or more of the turbine
foundations could use a form of pile foundations. The turbine tower consists of a tapered
tubular steel tower. The tower has internal ascent and direct access to the yaw system and
nacelle. The total tower height, with blades, is 154.5 m. Each tower will be made of steel and
will be approximately 4 m in diameter at the base.

The tower supports the nacelle which houses the main components of the wind turbine
(comprised of electrical generator and housing). The nacelle cover is made of glass-fibre
reinforced plastic and is accessible from the tower via a hatch in the base frame. A step-up
transformer, located adjacent to the base of each wind turbine, is required to transform the
electricity created in the nacelle to a standard operating power line voltage (27.6 kV). The
converter is located within the nacelle and controls the energy conversion in the generator by
feeding power to and from the grid.

The 113 m rotor supports three blades, equipped with lightening protection, and a hub. The
blade design comprises a strong structure to face high wind loads but also lightweight
construction to minimize the load transmission of the nacelle. This is achieved by the use of
glass-fibre reinforced plastic sandwich construction. The blades are 55 m in length. The pitch
of the blades is adjustable, allowing maximum energy input from the wind and also acting as a
braking system. They are designed to cut-out when wind speeds exceed 25 m/s (90 km/h).

A step-up transformer, adjacent to each turbine, is required to transform the electricity

generated in the nacelle to a common collection system line voltage (0.69 kV to 27.6 kV). Each
step-up transformer will be connected to the Project’s collection system via 27.6 kV
underground collector lines. The underground collector lines will carry the electricity to the
distribution substation located on private property east of Port Ryerse Road where a dip-pole
connection will be made directly from an underground line that terminates at the Project
substation into the local distribution system. Turbine tower lighting would be in accordance with
Transport Canada Regulations and Standards as described in the Design and Operations
Report.

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3.0 Closure

The Port Ryerse Wind Power Project Wind Turbines Specifications Report has been prepared
by Stantec Consulting Ltd. for Boralex/UDI in accordance with Item 13, Table 1 of O. Reg
359/09.

This report has been prepared by Stantec for the sole benefit of Boralex/UDI, and may not be
used by any third party without the express written consent of Boralex/UDI. The data presented
in this report are in accordance with Stantec’s understanding of the Project as it was presented
at the time of reporting.

Respectfully submitted,
STANTEC CONSULTING LTD.

Written By: Reviewed/Approved By:

Kristy Ramkissoon, B.Sc Fiona Christiansen, M.Sc

Environmental Planner Senior Project Manager

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4.0 References

O. Reg. 359/09. 2009. Ontario Regulation 359/09 made under the Environmental Protection Act
Renewable Energy Approvals Under Part V.0.1 of the Act, as amended by O. Reg.
333/12 on November 2, 2012.

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Appendix A

Turbine Specifications from Manufacturer

 Technical Specifications, SWT-3.0-113
Document ID: E W EN-10-0000-0553-00
HST / 2012.01.16
Conveyed confidentially as trade secret

SWT-3.0-113
Technical Specifications

Rotor Generator
Type ................................... 3-bladed, horizontal axis Type ................................... Synchronous, PMG
Position .............................. Upwind Nominal power .................... 3000 kW
Diameter ............................ 113 m
Swept area ......................... 10.000 m² Grid Terminals (LV)
Speed range ....................... 6-15.5 rpm Nominal power .................... 3000 kW
Power regulation ................. Pitch regulation with variable Voltage ............................... 690 V
speed Frequency .......................... 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Rotor tilt ............................. 6 degrees
Yaw System
Blade Type ................................... Active
Type ................................... Self-supporting Yaw bearing ....................... Externally geared
Blade length ....................... 55 m Yaw drive ........................... 8 (optional 10) electric gear
Tip chord ............................ 0.63 m motors
Root chord ......................... 4.2 m Yaw brake .......................... Passive friction brake
Aerodynamic profile ............ NB1-7, SWPNA1_XX12,
FFAxxx Controller
Material .............................. GRE Type ................................... Microprocessor
Surface gloss ..................... Semi-gloss, < 30 / ISO2813 SCADA system ................... WPS
Surface colour .................... Light grey, RAL 7035 Controller designation ......... SWTC, STC-1, SCS-1

Aerodynamic Brake Tower

Type ................................... Full span pitching Type ................................... Cylindrical and/or tapered
Activation ........................... Active, hydraulic tubular
Hub height .......................... 99.5 m or site-specific
Load-Supporting Parts Corrosion protection ............ Painted
Hub .................................... Nodular cast iron Surface gloss ...................... Semi-gloss, 25-45 / ISO2813
Fixed shaft ......................... Nodular cast iron Colour ................................ Light grey, RAL 7035
Nacelle bed frame ............... Nodular cast iron
Operational Data
Mechanical Brake Cut-in wind speed ............... 3-5 m/s
Type ................................... Hydraulic disc brake Nominal power at ................ 12-13 m/s
Position .............................. Generator rear end Cut-out wind speed ............. 25 m/s
Number of callipers ............. 3 Maximum 3 s gust ............... 59.5 m/s (IEC version)

Canopy Weights (approximately)

Type ................................... Totally enclosed Rotor .................................. 66.700 kg
Surface gloss ..................... Semi-gloss, 25-45 / ISO- Nacelle ............................... 73.000 kg
2813
Colour ................................ Light grey, RAL 7035

Siemens Wind Power A/S reserves the right to change the above specifications without previous notice.

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SWT-3.0-113, Max. Power 2897 kW

Acoustic Emission, Hub Height 99.5 m

Sound Power Levels

The warranted sound power level is presented with reference to the code IEC 61400-11:2002 with amendment
1 dated 2006-05 based on a hub height of 99.5 m and a roughness length of 0.05 m as described in the IEC
code. The sound power levels (LWA) presented are valid for the corresponding wind speeds referenced to a
height of 10 m above ground level.

Up to
Wind speed [m/s] 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 cut-
out
Sound power level 96.5 102.3 103.6 104.0 104.0 104.0 104.0 104.0 104.0 104.0
Table 1: Noise emission, L WA [dB(A) re 1 pW]

Typical Octave Band

Typical, not warranted octave band spectra are tabulated below for 6 and 8 m/s referenced to 10 m height.

O t
Octave b d centre
band, t ffrequency [H[Hz]] 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
Sound power level 84.7 90.7 97.6 97.3 98.0 95.6 84.6 66.9
Table 2: Typical octave band for 6 m/s, L WA [dB(A) re 1 pW]

Octave band, centre frequency [Hz] 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
Sound power level 86.5 94.1 96.9 97.6 97.6 96.6 89.9 73.6
Table 3: Typical octave band for 8 m/s, L WA [dB(A) re 1 pW]

Measurement Uncertainty
A margin corresponding to -1.5dB(A) and +1.5dB(A) is applicable.

Tonal Audibility
As measured in accordance with IEC 61400-11, tonal audibility produced by the SWT-3.0-113 at 99.5m Hub
height will not be more than 2dB.

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