Introducing Microgrid Services

The demand for affordable, reliable and resilient energy continues to grow. The most effective approach to addressing this demand is through the deployment of Microgrids. A microgrid is defined as local generation resources with clearly defined boundaries which function as a single and controllable entity. Microgrids are comprised of multiple distributed energy resources (DERs), such as solar, wind, battery energy storage systems, generators, fuel cells and other resources. They can operate independently (off-grid) or in a grid-connect mode.    

Microgrids can be engineered, designed, constructed and commissioned in a relatively short time frame when compared to traditional options.     

Our team specializes in engineering and designing off-grid microgrids. Recent project experience includes projects for single family housing areas, multifamily housing, commercial business districts, and off grid EV charging stations.

Services offering include the following:

• Microgrid Feasibility Studies – Identifying and analyzing the use cases and developing the business case.
• Microgrid Design Concept Development – Preparing a thorough, living document that justifies the application of distributed energy resources (DERs) technologies to the use case.
• Microgrid Engineering and Design Services - Utilizing modeling tools such as Xendee and HOMER we can quickly develop a model of a solution and provide predictable results to make informed engineering and design decisions.
  
  • Engineering Deliverables
    • Load Analysis Validation
    • Voltage Drop Study
    • Power Flow Study
    • Arc Fault Study
    • Short Circuit Analysis
    • Protection Coordination
    • Grounding Study
    • Equipment Specifications 
    • Bill of Materials
  • Distribution System Engineering
    
    • Provide detailed engineering and design documents for Medium Voltage (MV) distribution system.
  • Civil Engineering
    
    • Coordinate with project civil engineer to address environmental requirements, complete survey work, identify location of access roads, develop grading and storm water management plan.
  • Structural Engineering
    
    • Engage structural engineers to perform specific tasks such as engineering equipment pads.
  • Design Plan Set Development
    
    • All plans developed IAW 30-60-90 Issue for Construction (IFC) process
    • Construction documents prepared
    • As built plans provided
• Microgrid Equipment Supplier Coordination Service
  
  • Provide equipment suppliers with detailed information to configure and quote equipment.
  • Engage directly with the project's procurement team to ensure proper equipment is obtained.
• Microgrid Construction Administration Support Services
  
  • Coordinate with contractor construction manager
  • Participate in construction meetings, follow up with Request for Information (RFIs) tasks, and inspect construction progress
• Microgrid Commissioning and Testing Service
  
  • Oversee the complete commissioning and testing of the system
  • Document all result
• Microgrid Training Services
  
  • Arrange for proper and complete training of owner’s operator and maintenance team
• Utility Coordination Services
  
  • If required, engage with utility regarding interconnection of microgrid to the local grid
• Microgrid Project Close Out Services
  
  • As the owner’s representative, review all work.
  • Review contractor’s close out binder and certificate of completion
  • Provide As Built Plans
  • Provide Operators and Maintenance Checklist
    
    • Includes manufacturer ‘s published documents