The construction of this switchyard, and the associated electrical work, is in support of the two nuclear power units being added by Scana
– By Stephen Heiser –
Pike Electric Corp. has been awarded an engineering, procurement, and construction contract by The Shaw Group Inc. for a new 230 kilovolt transmission switchyard and offsite power system for the V.C. Summer nuclear station in South Carolina.
According to Pike, the construction of this switchyard, and the associated electrical work, is in support of the two nuclear power units being added by Scana Corp.'s South Carolina Electric & Gas unit and the South Carolina Public Service Authority, a state-owned electric and water utility in South Carolina.
The new units, known as V.C. Summer 2 and 3, are scheduled for completion in 2016 and 2019. The station began commercial operation January 1, 1984 and this construction marks one of the first U.S. nuclear plants to add reactors in 20 years.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Shaw is a provider of technology, engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, fabrication, manufacturing, consulting, remediation and facilities management services for government and private sector clients in the energy, chemicals, environmental, infrastructure and emergency response markets.
Mount Airy, North Carolina-based Pike Electric is a provider of energy solutions to municipal and cooperative utilities in the United States. The firm's services include siting, permitting, engineering design, installation, maintenance and repair of power delivery systems.