Today, it is much more difficult to justify and to gain regulatory approval for new transmission projects. It is also very challenging to determine an optimal mix of upgrading, replacement and new facilities. Feasibility studies can help you to reach financially and operationally viable plans for changes to your facilities.

At Teshmont we have extensive experience doing feasibility studies for a wide range of projects - both large and small. These studies have helped our clients to make decisions that kept their power transmission systems working at a high degree of efficiency and reliability. Teshmont typically provides their clients with a comparison of options as well as step-by-step evaluations of all proposed projects.

In a typical Feasibility Teshmont will:

• Implement a standard Teshmont feasibility study process
• Customize the feasibility study process
• Incorporate your ideas and input
• Conceptualize and research alternative solutions
• Assess the condition and reliability of your existing system
• Identify the impact of the project on your equipment, facility and the entire power system
• Identify and provide unbiased analysis of potential vendors, latest technologies and equipment
• Provide cost estimates of the project
• Identify advantages and limitations of each option
• Prepare a comprehensive report
• Present and support feasibility study findings

• Enhanced decision makers' comprehension of the process & report
• Reduced time to complete the feasibility study
• Expert opinions of those who have worked on similar projects
• Identification of potential risks and limitations inherent in project implementation
• Identification of project implementation benefits
• Analysis of financial feasibility and compliance with budgetary requirements
• Documentation for financing decisions and future reference
• Questions and concerns about the project are resolved prior to project implementation

Teshmont has provided feasibility and cost-effectiveness studies for many different types of projects, ranging from the Nelson River Thyristor Valve Upgrade for Manitoba Hydro to the HVDC Hybrid Upgrade Project and Upgrading the System Voltage Level from 220 kV to 330 kV in New Zealand. Please refer to these projects for further information.