HIGHFIELD SOLAR

EPC Scope of Work

Version 1.4
01/09/2020
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Table of Contents
1. Project Overview ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Responsibilities Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Project Deliverables Overview ................................................................................................................................ 4
2. EPC Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
General Provisions .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Equipment Supply ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Receiving & Staging of Equipment .......................................................................................................................... 7
Pile Installation........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Racking Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Module Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Inverter Installation................................................................................................................................................. 9
Trenching, Cables and Routing................................................................................................................................ 9
2.8.1. Medium Voltage............................................................................................................................................ 10
2.8.2. Low Voltage................................................................................................................................................... 10
Electrical Terminations.......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.9.1. Medium Voltage............................................................................................................................................ 11
2.9.2. Low Voltage, DC, and Communications ........................................................................................................ 11
2.9.3. Grounding ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Site Fencing ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Civil/Site Work................................................................................................................................................... 12
MV Skid & Foundations ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Weather Stations and SCADA ........................................................................................................................... 13
2.13.1. SCADA............................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.13.2. Weather Stations .......................................................................................................................................... 14
HV & Interconnection ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Commissioning .................................................................................................................................................. 15
2.15.1. Power Factor Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 15
Quality Assurance and Control ......................................................................................................................... 16
Electrical Power System Studies ....................................................................................................................... 16
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1. Project Overview
This scope of work document is meant to clarify the division of responsibility between Saturn Power and the
selected EPC Subcontractor. Furthermore, the intention is to explicitly outline the details of these
responsibilities, to a reasonable degree, for transparency and effective communication between the parties.

Responsibilities Overview
Scope of Work Saturn Power Responsible EPC Responsible
Topographical Survey
x
(complete and included in tender package)
Racking / Foundation Design & Engineering x
Final Electrical Design & Engineering x
Final Electrical & Building Inspections x
Module, Inverter, Racking Supply x
MV Skid (Transformer and Switchgear Supply)
(skid includes from inverter AC cables to the
x
switchgear through to the MV output of the
transformers as a plug-n-play solution)
Final HV Engineering and Equipment Supply
(all electrical from modules up to disconnect x
switch (P3 in SLD))
Cabling and all LV/Comms Electrical Supply x
Site Amenities (Trailer, Washrooms, Etc.),
x
including one workstation for Saturn employee
Pile Installation x
Racking Installation x
Module Installation x
Inverter Installation x
Transformer, MV Skid Landing and Install x
Trenching x
Civil Work & Site Restoration x
Cable Installation & Backfill x
Substantial Completion x
Final Termination & Testing x
Commissioning x
Final Completion x
Operations & Maintenance x OPTIONAL BID
Table 1 – Responsibilities Summary
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Project Deliverables Overview

The Subcontractor shall provide the following documentation prior to agreed start date of the project. All
documentation and site drawings must be signed and stamped by a Professional Engineer, licensed in the
province of Saskatchewan for approval.

• Equipment manufacturing and assembly drawings, prior to purchase of equipment

• Complete IFC Package (issued for construction) drawing set, prior to construction start
• SLD and three-line drawings for all control and metering equipment, prior to construction start
• AC / DC schematics for auxiliary circuits, prior to construction start
• Metering installation drawing and diagrams, prior to construction start
• HV electrical skid layout, prior to construction start
• All equipment installation & manufacturing detail drawings, including HV, prior to construction start
• Grounding grid drawings and bonding plan, prior to construction start
• Cable schedules showing final specifications and voltage drop, prior to construction start
• Plant operations and maintenance manual (if included in bid), prior to construction start
• Site testing and commissioning plan, prior to construction start
• Site as-built drawing package, upon Final Completion
• List of recommended spare parts, upon Final Completion
• Project construction report, within 30 days of Final Completion
• IFC Package should contain all of the above, including the following drawings:
o Title page, site plan, module layout, string size, electrical layout, civil layout (access road,
stormwater conveyance, fill placement, etc.), equipment details, conductor routing and wire
management, switchgear riser and panel layout, concrete pad layout and clearance, electrical
details, system grounding, riser pole details including HV equipment details, interconnect plans,
erosion prevention and sediment control details, data monitoring, and other standard drawings
Subcontractor shall hold weekly progress meetings with the Saturn Power project manager. In addition to these
meetings, the Subcontractor shall provide weekly reports as outlined in the main contract. Saturn Power will
provide a site representative, though the project managers will be the decision makers and approvals are
required from the Saturn Power project manager. EPC will also participate in meeting with stakeholders such as
SaskPower, MOE, etc. as required.
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2. EPC Responsibilities
The selected EPC subcontractor (Subcontractor) will be responsible for all work outlined in this scope of work
document and as summarized in Table 1 – Responsibilities Summary. Subcontractor acknowledges that the scope
of work identifies the basic requirements for the project; however, that it is understood the project is inclusive
of all work required to successfully interconnect and commission the project to the agreed location for Point of
Change of Ownership in accordance to the performance and design requirements identified in the scope of work
and in accordance with all applicable codes, regulations, and industry accepted standards. Subcontractor shall
construct the Project in accordance with the applicable and latest engineering, environmental, construction,
safety and electrical generation codes and Industry Standards including the following, as applicable:

• CSA – Canadian Standards Association

• CEC – Canadian Electrical Code
• CFEM - Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual
• EEMAC – Electrical and Electronic Manufacturing Association of Canada
• ICEA - Insulated Cable Engineers Association
• IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission
• IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• ISA – Instrumentation Society of America
• NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association
• NETA – National Electrical Testing Association
• NBCC- National Building Code of Canada
• UL – Underwriter’s Laboratories for all AC equipment when such standards exist (or Canadian equivalent)
• SaskPower GIR – SaskPower Generation Interconnection Requirements, 34.5kV and Below
• SaskPower GIR – SaskPower Generation Interconnection Requirements, 72kV and Above
In the case where the foregoing standards or the provided designs have conflicting requirements, Subcontractor
will follow the standard with the most stringent requirements.

General Provisions
Subcontractor shall adhere to all site safety regulations and reporting standards including the following
requirements:

• Provide all site signage demarking required PPE and access controls
• Wearing of all necessary PPE as marked at the site, including all subcontractors
• Providing daily work plans and progress reports to Saturn project manager and coordinate subcontractor
safety briefings
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Subcontractor shall also be responsible for the construction site supervision/project management and the
following general provisions:

• Subcontractor shall follow and abide by all provided OEM installation manuals
• Subcontractor shall comply with site security and access measures, as outlined in this scope of work
• Subcontractor shall possess up-to-date and sufficient general liability and WSIB compliance
• Subcontractor shall schedule and facilitate all required electrical and building permitting & inspections
• Any deviation from the design shall be approved by Saturn prior to installation by the Subcontractor
• Subcontractor shall respect the neighbouring properties and avoid any encroachment and trespassing
• If working in easement areas, the working area or any such area where conservation authority or any
such entity is involved, Subcontractor shall follow all necessary precautions and guidelines, and reinstate
the area in question back to its original condition, upon job completion
• Subcontractor shall supply and operate all necessary site amenities for the duration of construction,
including site trailers/offices, temporary sanitation facilities, any necessary on-site generators, waste
collection and removal, and water access
• Subcontractor shall label all equipment to meet safety codes & requirements
o Each cable shall be identified by circuit number, phase, and location of the opposite end
o The identification tags shall be of a permanent type and securely attached to the cable
o All inverters, transformers, junction boxes, electrical panels, cabinets, disconnects and other
major equipment shall be labelled in a permanent fashion, showing equipment or load
identification and circuit feeds, voltage, phase, amperage, and other pertinent information
• All equipment shall be selected with a minimum 25-year service life expectancy
• Subcontractor is encouraged to provide an alternate or equivalent design if efficiencies and production
gains can be identified
o Subcontractor shall provide substantive evidence of these gains and efficiencies
• All specifications of equipment and design changes shall be reviewed and approved by Saturn
o Saturn shall not unreasonably deny proposed changes
• Supply of all necessary equipment and tools to perform items in this scope of work shall be the
responsibility of the Subcontractor
• Subcontractor shall obtain pre-construction photographs immediately in advance of commencement
of construction and provide a set to Saturn
• Subcontractor shall provide list of material sources for all materials supplied by Subcontractor
• Subcontractor shall comply with all stamped project drawings
• Maintaining control of the receipt, use and final disposition of all Saturn-supplied materials in
accordance with regulatory procedures
• Provide meeting minutes for all discussions and meetings held with sub contractors and suppliers
• Inform Saturn within 24 hours of issues which may lead to delays or claims
• Inform Saturn with 24 hours of any overruns and/or underruns
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• Saturn will monitor and review the quality of Subcontractor’s work to confirm that the Subcontractor is
discharging its obligations and responsibilities under the Contract. Saturn will notify the Subcontractor
of any deficiencies in the construction of the Project, instructing the Subcontractor to take appropriate
corrective measures and confirming and reporting the results of the corrective measures
• Subcontractor shall deliver their deliverables in a timely and accurate manner such as shop and
construction drawings all relevant details
• Identify and track any design related issues maintaining sufficient supporting documentation
• Monitor environmental construction related permits to check that they are obtained and adhered to

Equipment Supply
Subcontractor shall be responsible for supplying all equipment specified in this document. This includes
sourcing, shipping, receiving and storing of equipment to the necessary specifications. Subcontractor shall
design systems with best efforts to maximize efficiency and output of the solar facility. All equipment shall be
approved by Saturn prior to procurement and all designs shall be stamped by a Professional Engineer, licenced
in the province of Saskatchewan. Subcontractor shall procure and supply all ancillary hardware required to
connect and operate the project. In addition, Subcontractor shall stack and return in good condition any excess
material supplied by Saturn.

Receiving & Staging of Equipment

Subcontractor shall be responsible for supply and mobilization of all cranes or other equipment for offloading
and material placement. Furthermore, upon receipt of equipment, Subcontractor shall conform to the following
requirements:

• Subcontractor shall be responsible for preparation of staging area and appropriate traffic control
measures
• Subcontractor shall inspect all received equipment for packaging defects, or other damage that may
have been incurred during transit or before
• Saturn project managers shall be notified within 24 hours upon receipt of damaged equipment

Pile Installation
Subcontractor shall receive, stage and install all piles for the solar facility. Receiving and staging of piles shall be
done according to Receiving & Staging of Equipment. Subcontractor shall be responsible for installation of piles
according to the following requirements:

• Subcontractor shall survey site, locate and flag array blocks corners as per site drawings
• Subcontractor shall survey site, locate and flag centers of piles as per site drawings
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• Piles shall be driven to OEM standards as outlined in the foundation design, with the following
parameters in mind:
o Option 1 – Solar Flex Rack – W8x10 Piles, Ungalvanized, 18.75ft length:
▪ Embedment depth – 13’
▪ Number of piles – 3575
▪ Number of racks – 715
▪ Module attachment – Direct bolt
o Option 2 – Polar Racking – 5.5” OD, 0.361WT, Round Piles, Ungalvanized, 19ft length:
▪ Embedment depth – 13’
▪ Number of piles – 3850
▪ Number of racks – 770
▪ Module attachment – Top bolt
• Piles shall be installed to the specified grade and alignment as outlined in final foundation design
documents
• 8 refusals were encountered (of 52 piles) during the pull testing, Subcontractor shall follow installation
guidelines specific to refusals as outlined in OEM manuals
o Refusals will be dealt with as they arise on site with the foundation designer. Refusal mitigation
plan includes the following measures, which Subcontractor shall consider and bid separate prices
for each:
▪ Load test and cut off
▪ Drill and backfill pile
▪ Add concrete collar to pile
• Additional refusals on site shall be documented and the Saturn Power contact as outlined in the Contract
shall be notified within 24 hours
o Documentation shall include video and photographic evidence as well as a detailed report of the
location and nature of the refusal encountered
• If the pile length is to be adjusted on site, Subcontractor shall inform Saturn well in advance and discuss
proposed plan prior to adjusting length to review implications

Racking Installation
Subcontractor shall receive, stage and install all racking for the solar facility. Receiving and staging of racking
shall be done according to Receiving & Staging of Equipment. Subcontractor shall be responsible for installation of
racking according to the following requirements:

• Racking shall be assembled to OEM standards as outlined in OEM installation manual

• All fasteners shall be torqued to specifications outlined in OEM installation manual
• All fastener connections shall be paint marked signifying torque to specification
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Module Installation
Subcontractor shall receive, stage and install all modules for the solar facility. Receiving and staging of modules
shall be done according to Receiving & Staging of Equipment. Subcontractor shall be responsible for installation of
modules according to the following requirements:

• Modules shall be mechanically fasted to racking using OEM supplied clamps/hardware

• Modules shall be fastened according to OEM installation manual
• Modules shall be fastened in accordance with racking supplier specification
• Modules shall be installed to follow the design that maximize production of the system

Inverter Installation
Subcontractor shall receive, stage and install all inverters (Sungrow SG250HX) for the solar facility. Receiving
and staging of inverters shall be done according to Receiving & Staging of Equipment. Subcontractor shall be
responsible for installation of inverters according to the following requirements:

• Inverters shall be installed as specified in site design package and OEM installation manual
• Subcontractor shall be responsible for supply of Unistrut or equivalent, as well as all necessary hardware
to mount inverters
• Inverters shall be mounted beside tables to avoid shading to the system
• Subcontractor shall be responsible for supply and install of all auxiliary hardware necessary for inverter
connections, such as but not limited to; Y-connectors, OT/DT terminals

Trenching, Cables and Routing

Subcontractor shall supply, receive, store and install all cabling for the project. All cables and conductors shall
take into consideration conductor sizing that maximizes system performance and efficiency. All cables shall be
compliant to CEC and rated to appropriate current, voltage and proper usage specifications. In addition,
Subcontractor shall abide by the following requirements:

• Subcontractor shall supply all cables and terminations and other miscellaneous hardware necessary for
routing and installation of cables
• Any defects shall be reported to Saturn Power project manager within 24 hours and the cable shall be
removed and replaced, cable repairs or splicing shall not be allowed
• The entire AC run from inverters to switchgears shall not exceed 1.0% average voltage drop between all
runs
• The entire DC run from modules to inverters shall not exceed 0.8% average voltage drop between all
runs
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• The depth of the trench shall be constructed to the appropriate depth and bedding specifications, as
outlined in the CEC
• All conduit shall be sealed to prevent rodent/weather from entering

2.8.1. Medium Voltage

Subcontractor shall supply and install MV cabling according to the following requirements:
• Trenches shall be opened to depths outlined in the CEC for MV cable. Erosion and sediment control
schemes must be in place and functioning prior to seed and cover
• MV cable and grounding shall be pulled and installed in trench according to site design package and
Grounding standards
• Subcontractor shall procure and install rigid, non-metallic conduit sleeve at ground to air transitions as
per the CEC. Subcontractor may propose alternative equivalent wire management. Non-metallic conduit
that is not mechanically protected or is in direct contact with sun light will not be accepted
• Subcontractor shall leave sufficient cable (10 feet) coiled for terminations at either end of run
• Trenches shall be bedded, compacted and covered according to CEC
• Subcontractor shall coordinate inspections and receiving of appropriate approvals
• MV cable shall be routed to minimize system losses
• Cable shall be rated for intended application and burial methodology as per CEC
• The entire MV run shall not exceed 0.5% average voltage drop between all runs

2.8.2. Low Voltage

Subcontractor shall supply and install LV cabling according to the following requirements:
• Trenches shall be opened to depths outlined in the CEC for LV cable. Erosion and sediment control
schemes must be in place and functioning prior to seed and cover
• LV cable and grounding shall be pulled and installed in trench according to site design package and
Grounding
• Subcontractor shall procure, supply and install rigid, non-metallic conduit sleeve at ground to air
transitions as per the CEC. Subcontractor may propose alternative equivalent wire management. Non-
metallic conduit that is not mechanically protected or is in direct contact with sun light will not be
accepted
• Subcontractor shall leave sufficient cable (10 feet) coiled for terminations at either end of LV run
• Communications cable and grounding shall be pulled and installed in trench according to site design
package and Grounding
• Subcontractor shall leave sufficient cable (10 feet) coiled for terminations at either end of comms run
• Trenches shall be bedded, compacted and covered according to CEC
• Cable shall be rated for intended application and burial methodology as per CEC
• Subcontractor shall coordinate inspections and receiving of appropriate approvals
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• Grounding cable and rods around transformer shall be pulled and installed according to CEC and
Grounding

Electrical Terminations
All electrical terminations shall be executed by Subcontractor. Subcontractor shall be responsible for procuring,
receiving and installing insulating foam or equivalent weather/rodent protection inside all cable entries. All
components shall have appropriate load, voltage and current ratings. In addition, Subcontractor shall adhere to
the following termination requirements.

2.9.1. Medium Voltage

Subcontractor shall supply, install and terminate MV electrical connections according to the following
requirements:
• All MV cables and grounding shall be terminated within transformers, metering cabinet, recloser and
pad mount switch according to CEC
• Subcontractor shall coordinate inspections and receiving of appropriate approvals

2.9.2. Low Voltage, DC, and Communications

Subcontractor shall supply, install and terminate LV, DC, and communications connections according to the
following requirements:
• All LV, DC and communications cables and grounding shall be terminated within inverters according to
site design package and CEC
• All DC harness shall be secured to racking according to site design package and CEC, not shading modules
and tug tested for robustness
• All cabling shall be protected from sharp edges using strain relief or Tesa tape
• All modules shall be connected in strings according to site design package
• PV connectors shall be secured under modules/racking to avoid direct rain exposure
• PV pigtails to modules/racking shall be secured with approved clips
• All harness inputs to each string inverter and the string inverter themselves shall be uniquely tagged and
identified
• Subcontractor shall procure, supply and install conduit weatherhead on all DC transitions
• Subcontractor shall procure, supply and install communications cabinets and weather stations
• Subcontractor shall coordinate inspections and receiving of appropriate approvals

2.9.3. Grounding
All non-current carrying metal parts and device enclosures in the facility shall be grounded. Subcontractor shall
design ground grid as well as grounding/bonding throughout the site. Subcontractor shall supply and install all
ground and bond site according to the following requirements:
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• All ground conductors shall be stranded copper and may be bare if exposed or protected by a conduit
sleeve and green insulated if in a raceway along with the circuit conductors.
• Ground lugs shall be mechanical and acceptable for copper conductor termination
• Equipment grounding conductors shall be routed with the direct phase conductors
• Module mounting structure and junction, or combiner boxes shall be grounded per CEC requirements
• Subcontractor shall procure, supply and install all required grounding rods
• All below grade connections shall be exothermic and UL listed for direct burial applications
• Transformers and inverters units shall be bonded to the ground ring

Site Fencing
Subcontractor shall supply, receive, stage and install all fencing for the solar facility. Receiving and staging of
fencing shall be done according to Receiving & Staging of Equipment. Subcontractor shall be responsible for
installation of fencing according to the following requirements:

• Fencing shall be constructed according to supplied site design package, to a minimum height of 6 feet of
fence mesh topped with 1 foot of 3 strand barbed wire
• Subcontractor shall provide and install secured man gates as required by CEC
• Subcontractor shall provide and install warning signs and restricted access signage as required by CEC
• Subcontractor shall provide and install lockable vehicle access gates at all access roads as required by
CEC

Civil/Site Work
Subcontractor shall approach all site and civil work from a standpoint of minimizing site impact and disturbance.
To adhere to this, Subcontractor shall maintain a photo log of pre- and post- construction site conditions.
Furthermore, subcontractor shall adhere to the following requirements:

• Subcontractor shall abide by all municipal requirements surrounding fugitive dust and emissions control
• Erosion control shall be implemented as outlined in the Saturn Power Erosion Control Plan or to a higher
standard
• Reseeding of the site shall be an appropriate mixture of native grass blends
• Subcontractor shall construct (if necessary) and maintain, in serviceable condition, all temporary access
roadways
• Subcontractor shall be responsible for the collection and containment of spoils during excavation
activities
• Spoils not used for backfilling upon completion of construction are to be disposed of by Subcontractor
in compliance with all applicable laws
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• Subcontractor shall leave the parking areas in the same or better condition that what was found at the
commencement of construction.
• Subcontractor shall fix all pavement, utility lines, concrete, roadway and landscaping that is damaged as
a result of project construction to an equal or better condition than before damage was incurred
• Subcontractor shall construct access roads as per municipal fire codes
• Subcontractor shall be responsible for removal of rock piles and old foundation present on site
• Subcontractor shall use the designated laydown area to a reasonable extent to minimize site impact

MV Skid & Foundations

Subcontractor shall receive, stage and install all material for construction of MV Skid foundation pads for the
solar facility. MV skid is to be installed on concrete pad. Subcontractor shall design the concrete pad and ensure
it adheres to local building code. Subcontractor shall also supply and install all auxiliary hardware required for
MV recombining that is not captured in the provided MV Skid specification sheet. Receiving and staging of
material for construction of pads shall be done according to Receiving & Staging of Equipment. Subcontractor shall
be responsible for supply, installation and construction according to the following requirements:

• MV Pads shall be constructed according to required size and strength so as to satisfy Saskatchewan
building code and support all equipment to be installed on the pad
• All concrete foundations shall be designed according to applicable specifications and stamped by a
qualified Professional Engineer of Saskatchewan
• All equipment shall be set on pads bedded with crushed rock or other means to prevent entrance by
rodents
• The surrounding earth shall be disturbed as little as possible and sloped to provide drainage away from
the foundation
• All equipment shall be dead front with an external “Caution” sign visible to anyone attempting entry,
and a “Danger” sign visible when the enclosure is open, in accordance with ANSI Z535.2 or equivalent
• All equipment shall have ground nut provision for each phase
• If necessary, as per CEC voltage requirements, Subcontractor shall supply and install kirk keys for MV
station isolation procedures

Weather Stations and SCADA

2.13.1. SCADA
Subcontractor shall supply, receive, store and install all project SCADA equipment. The SCADA system shall
adhere to the following requirements:

• Data shall be made available to Saturn through an online portal

• SCADA system shall be selected from the following list of approved vendors:
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o AlsoEnergy
o Cachelan
• Subcontractor shall ensure compliance with SaskPower monitoring and SCADA requirements
• Subcontractor shall provide a power factor control system at the Point of Change of Ownership to adhere
to SaskPower Connection Impact Assessment and technical requirements
• SCADA shall be a hardwired system
• SCADA system shall be approved by Saturn Power prior to purchase
• SCADA system shall be protected by an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) enabling the system to
survive power outages up to 4 hours
• System shall include all required features, hardware and software, including communication
requirements, to remotely monitor and control the performance of the Project and shut down the facility
in case of emergency or restart the facility after a fault, power outage or grid disturbance

2.13.2. Weather Stations

Subcontractor shall supply, receive, store and install all project weather stations (minimum of two).
Subcontractor shall provide calibration records for sensors, and weather stations shall provide a minimum of
the following measurements:
• Plane-of-Array Irradiance
• Global Horizontal Irradiance
• Ambient Temperature
• Relative Humidity
• Back of Module Temperature
• Wind Direction (only one is required for the site)

HV & Interconnection
Subcontractor shall supply, receive, stage and install all interconnection, high-voltage and auxiliary equipment
for the connection of the solar facility. Receiving and staging of interconnection equipment shall be done
according to Receiving & Staging of Equipment. Subcontractor shall be responsible for active communication with
SaskPower and satisfying the utility requirements. Subcontractor shall supply, receive, store and install
equipment according to the following requirements:

• Subcontractor shall comply with the terms of the interconnection requirements and fulfill all application,
study and testing procedures to complete the interconnection process
• All costs associated with the electrical interconnection shall be borne by the Subcontractor
• Lightning arresters, surge arresters and power fuses shall be rated to appropriate loads, voltages and
currents
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• Current transformers (CT’s), potential transformers (PT’s), bypass switches (if necessary), metering
cabinet and other metering equipment shall all satisfy SaskPower requirements and be rated to
appropriate loads, voltages and currents
• PT’s secondary circuits (relaying and metering) shall be connected in a wiring cabinet and on test
switches (in the protection/control panels)
• Recloser, load break switch, load break switch fuses, directional fault indicators shall be rated to
appropriate loads, voltages and currents
• Subcontractor shall install wood poles (if necessary) with guys, along with required hardware according
to requirements set forth by the utility
• Power quality meter for power factor control shall meet SaskPower power factor control requirements
• Station service, grounding transformer and all grounding required shall be rated to appropriate loads,
voltages and currents
• High voltage bus, ACSR conductors, power cables and high voltage terminations, kits, control cables,
communications cables, cable trays, conduits, cable supports, conductor and cable markers, terminals,
lugs, strain supports, clamps, shall be rated to appropriate loads, voltages and currents
• Equipment specifications and switching locations shall be approved by Saturn and SaskPower
• Every cable shall be meggered and hi-pot tested and ensured to be within acceptable limits
• Phase rotation shall be confirmed by the Subcontractor prior to terminations
• The main substation will also include a grounding grid interfacing with the grounding system of the
complete facility, fencing, and other necessary components

Commissioning
Subcontractor shall commission the project according to industry standards. In addition, Subcontractor shall
submit to Saturn a commissioning plan for approval. The plan shall satisfy all SaskPower requirements, as well
as address the following requirements:

• Every cable shall be meggered and ensured to be within acceptable limits

• Every MV cable shall be hi-pot or VLF tested and ensured to be within acceptable limits
• All major equipment shall be insulation resistance tested and ensured to be within acceptable limits
• Site shall have an IR scan of modules performed to ensure no defects or issues
• Site testing of critical equipment (MV breaker / relay settings, transformers, etc.)

2.15.1. Power Factor Requirements

A power factor control system/scheme at the Point of Change of Ownership must be supplied to meet
SaskPower Connection Impact Assessment and technical requirements. The power factor control
system/scheme must be monitored (power factor reading) and operated (power factor set point) by the SCADA.
To avoid a facility shutdown in a case of a failure of the SCADA servers, the power factor control loop of the
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system must be functional independently of the SCADA system. The power factor system/scheme must meet
SaskPower requirements and expectations and operate at a standard power factor of 0.9.

Quality Assurance and Control

Subcontractor shall provide reporting and quality assurance and control measures on all installations and
proceedings according to standards as set forth in ISO 9001 or equivalent.

• Final competition shall only be reached after a punchlist rectification period which all items are rectified
• Weekly meetings shall be held between Saturn Power and the Subcontractor’s dedicated project
manager to discuss project progress
• Subcontractor shall submit weekly reports discussing progress as well as provide photographs of
completed activities
In addition to these requirements, during construction, certain milestones require a QC sign off. This sign off
will designate approval and adherence to all construction requirements, and shall be required for the following
installations:

• Module installation
• Racking & foundation installation
• Trenching & cabling installation
• Electrical termination for inverters, MV skids and HV equipment
Subcontractor shall present a quality assurance and control plan for Saturn Power review and approval.

Electrical Power System Studies

Subcontractor shall perform and report on the following electrical power system studies. All studies shall be
performed as per appropriate IEEE requirements, signed by a Professional Engineer licensed in Saskatchewan,
and the report shall be submitted to Saturn Power.
• Grounding Study
• Short-Circuit Study
• Coordination Study
• Arc-Flash Hazard Study
• Load Flow Study