We Help Update Next-Generation Fiber Networks

Creating a Safe and Resilient Grid to Support Future Demand

SITUATION

The Osagrove Flats Wind Farm Project is an approximately 150-megawatt (MW) wind farm facility which will be located on approximately 21,195 acres in Osage and Groveland townships, in LaSalle County, Illinois. The Project will produce wind-powered electricity that will maximize energy production from readily available resources in order to deliver clean, renewable electricity to Illinois customers.

ComEd utilizes fiber optic networks throughout their system including but not limited to: Transmission System Protection and Control, SCADA, Wireless Backhaul, Smart Grid, and Corporate communications. The usage demands of these utility fiber networks continues to increase across the power grid.

CHALLENGE

Evolving customer needs require the necessity of a reliable, resilient, and sustainable grid. Meeting and exceeding new requirements involve retiring and replacing previous technologies with advanced solutions. Modern solutions depend on expansion of the current ComEd fiber optic networks. This project is integral to the growth of ComEd's fiber optic networks.

SOLUTION

60 Miles

Of Fiber Optic Cable Routing

As a Fiber Engineering of Choice (EOC), through our partnership with Sargent & Lundy, we supported ComEd with the engineering design for the fiber optic cable (FOC) routes, providing Phase 1, 2, and 3 detailed engineering and construction support services for the diverse fiber paths between ComEd existing and proposed substations. Talman provided engineering and management labor to support project installation of FOC where specified, by creating permit and construction-ready documents.

The scope of work was approximately 60 miles of fiber optic cable routing.