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title: High-level evaluation of transmission line parameters and energy costs for industrial loads in remote locations
date: 2016-05-05T13:15:00-04:00
author: jessica napert
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section: Publications
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In remote locations, industrial clients sometimes mistakenly tend to overlook interconnecting to utility grids because of the required higher initial investment.

 

1. This white paper presents a strategy to:
    
    
    - Define high-level parameters for the power transmission system
    - Evaluate equivalent energy costs for specific industrial sites in remote locations
    - Determine whether a more detailed study is required
    
    The results can also serve as a baseline scenario for designing a transmission line.
 
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    1. ![3068](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/176530/3068.webp)   
    
     Éric Breault, P.Eng.
    
    Senior Engineer, Electrical - Power Systems, Protection and Control
    
         [  ](https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ericbreault)
2. ![Maurice Brisson canva](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/avatars/_size_avatar/204414/Maurice-Brisson-canva.webp)   
    
     Maurice Brisson, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.
    
    Senior Consulting Expert, Power System Planning
    
         Read bio    **Maurice brings 50+ years of experience** in medium- and high-voltage systems, combining technical expertise, leadership, and strategic vision to supply power for industrial projects, renewable energy installations, and complex transmission and distribution networks.
    
    **Key expertise**
    
    
    - Techno-economic studies and electrical network development
    - Protection, reactive compensation, and harmonic filtering for industrial processes
    - Transmission and distribution network planning and analysis
    - Troubleshooting, diagnostics, and single-line diagram design
    
    **Major achievements**
    
    Projects spanning studies, optimization, and rehabilitation of substations up to 345 kV for industrial complexes and renewable energy parks of 40–350 MW, including planning and performance assessment for complex industrial and renewable systems.
    
    **Approach and added value**
    
    Maurice applies a rigorous and practical approach, securing decisions and investments while supporting the energy transition through robust, high-performance projects.
 
 

       

  

  

 

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         Pierre Boucher, P.Eng.
        
        Senior Engineer, Operational Technology and Infrastructure
     
       
    
     
    
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  In remote locations, industrial clients sometimes mistakenly tend to overlook interconnecting to utility grids because of the required higher initial investment.

 

1. This white paper presents a strategy to:
    
    
    - Define high-level parameters for the power transmission system
    - Evaluate equivalent energy costs for specific industrial sites in remote locations
    - Determine whether a more detailed study is required
    
    The results can also serve as a baseline scenario for designing a transmission line.
 
This content is for general information purposes only. All rights reserved ©BBA