Streamlined Processes. Optimized Site Plans.
TRC draws on a range of in-house knowledge bases to streamline the engineering and design processes and deliver optimized site plans and more efficient project development.
Close coordination when planning the electrical and civil design components of a renewable energy project is critical to development success. Working with a multi-disciplinary team can streamline approval processes and ensure optimum constructability.
In this episode of TRC Talks, our experts how our integrated renewables team collaborates to advance projects faster and more efficiently
Nos praticiens partagent leurs idées et leurs points de vue sur les tendances et les défis qui façonnent le marché.
Les normes seront bientôt déposées et en attente de l’approbation finale de la FERC. La NERC a également voté en faveur de l’amélioration de la définition de la conduite pour inclure la « capacité de résister aux perturbations de tension ou de fréquence à l’intérieur des limites définies et de continuer à fonctionner comme spécifié ».
Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus sur les ressources énergétiques distribuées intégrées et sur la façon d’en choisir une qui profite à vos besoins uniques avec les entreprises TRC.
Apprenez à intégrer des pratiques de décarbonisation pour réduire votre contribution aux émissions de dioxyde de carbone. Travaillez à la durabilité avec nos solutions.
Alors qu’une plus grande partie du monde se tourne vers les sources d’énergie renouvelables, les projets éoliens offshore sont apparus comme une solution prometteuse pour répondre à la demande croissante d’énergie tout en réduisant les émissions de carbone.
La NERC a soumis à l’approbation de la FERC de nouveaux critères de conformité pour l’enregistrement des RCI dans le cadre des efforts continus visant à réduire les risques de fiabilité. Il est essentiel que les développeurs d’énergie renouvelable, les propriétaires de production et les propriétaires de réseaux de transport comprennent les implications potentielles pour les études d’interconnexion et les files d’attente d’interconnexion.
La NERC a soumis à l’approbation de la FERC de nouveaux critères de conformité pour l’enregistrement des RCI dans le cadre des efforts continus visant à réduire les risques de fiabilité. Il est essentiel que les développeurs d’énergie renouvelable, les propriétaires de production et les propriétaires de réseaux de transport comprennent les implications potentielles pour les études d’interconnexion et les files d’attente d’interconnexion. Comme il est expliqué dans son dépôt, la NERC propose de mettre à jour les critères de registre du propriétaire du générateur et de l’exploitant de générateurs (« GO » et « GOP ») afin d’inclure une nouvelle catégorie (« OG de catégorie 2 » et « GOP de catégorie 2 ») d’entités qui possèdent ou exploitent des ressources génératrices non basées sur des onduleurs BES qui : Avoir ou contribuer à une capacité nominale globale supérieure ou égale à 20 MVA, ou Connecté par un système conçu principalement pour fournir une telle capacité à un point commun de connexion à une tension supérieure ou égale à 60 kV.
Comment la CVR s’adapte pour fournir des résolutions uniques pour la transition énergétique
Les systèmes Agrivoltaïques peuvent vous aider à maximiser l’utilisation des terres, la production d’énergie et les cultures. Découvrez comment nous pouvons vous aider à gérer votre projet agrivoltaïque !
Les microréseaux peuvent vous aider à rester opérationnel dans les conditions les plus critiques. Découvrez comment nos services peuvent vous aider à tirer parti des systèmes de microréseaux.
Les ressources basées sur les onduleurs jouent un rôle central lorsqu’il s’agit d’ajouter une nouvelle capacité de production d’électricité dans le système d’alimentation en vrac.
Alors que le système de distribution d’électricité continue d’évoluer rapidement en raison des initiatives de politique de décarbonisation, les ressources basées sur des onduleurs (IBRs) jouent un rôle de plus en plus important dans les ajouts de production au système d’alimentation en vrac. La NERC et d’autres organisations techniques ont pris de nombreuses mesures pour appuyer l’intégration fiable de ces ressources.
Learn how incorporating agricultural practices into your solar development improves project success.
There is currently an emphasis across the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become carbon neutral in the near future
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved Order 2023 to facilitate and improve the speed and reliability of adding new energy resources to the power system
As the urgency to decarbonize and build resiliency grows, renewable energy continues to be a pivotal solution for reshaping the future of power in the U.S. From solar to wind, hydro, geothermal and biomass, each renewable resource has its sweet spot for efficient development, deployment and optimal performance. And while they all have their own pros and cons, it is imperative that we leverage them all into the energy mix to achieve decarbonization goals and ensure adequate capacity to meet increasing load demands.
As renewable energy proliferates across the US power system, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) continues to actively address reliability risks resulting from the implementation of inverter-based resources (solar and wind generation technology) connected at both transmission and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) levels.
Partnering With Local High Schools to Recruit the Next Generation of Clean Energy Workers.
TRC has submitted public comments related to EPA’s proposed compliance timeline and schedule.
This article explores the tensions between traditional agriculture and solar development, as well as the financial benefits for farmers who lease their land for solar projects.
FERC issued an order approving NERC’s compliance filings.
Hydrogen’s scalability and flexibility make it a pragmatic choice for a variety of successful applications in both the near term and long term.
Gain insight on several key points when strategizing and integrating two crucial systems successfully
NERC and TRE release the Odessa II Power System Disturbance Report
Agrivoltaics is the simultaneous use of land for both solar photovoltaic power generation and agriculture.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently proposed actions to keep the regulatory process and requirements ahead of reliability risks resulting from the accelerated deployment of Inverter Based Resources (IBR) based solar, wind and battery storage projects.
Lessons from TVA’s Non-Road EV (NREV) Program
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently released an Inverter-Based Resource (IBR) Strategy, which details the steps needed to successfully integrate IBR facilities into the planning and operation of the power system. The strategy was put in place due to the rapid interconnection of IBR systems, which are extensively used for solar and wind generating facilities, including new battery-based energy storage systems and are one of the most significant drivers of power grid transformation. Because of control system inconsistencies, IBR facilities pose well-documented risks to power system reliability when this strategy’s practices are not adhered to. NERC’s plan calls attention to the need for thoughtful integration of IBRs and identifies current and future work required to mitigate reliability risks resulting from the deployment of this technology.
TRC’s Senior Vice President of Renewable answers key questions to help utilities and developers overcome challenges associated with an increase in renewable generation.
For community leaders, rebuilding in the wake of disasters creates an opportunity to do more than simply replace homes with the fastest, least-expensive structures.
TRC Companies announces the acquisition of Blue Oak Energy, a firm that specializes in engineering for photovoltaic solar energy projects.
NERC has issued a new report highlighting the key attributes of various inverter controls to support proper implementation and to protect reliability.
Today TRC Companies, announced the expansion of its power & renewable energy and coastal engineering capabilities with the acquisition of ESS Group.
La FERC a publié le projet d’émission O. 2222 pour permettre aux ressources énergétiques distribuées (DER) de mieux participer aux côtés des ressources traditionnelles dans les marchés de gros régionaux et organisés.
Wind power has become a major source of energy that has gained traction across the world. As the push for more sustainable energy practices and technologies increases, so does the importance of harnessing wind as a power source.
Learn more about the development, design and procurement processes key to evaluating agricultural or other properties for large scale solar projects.
Carbon elimination of the magnitude needed to address climate change requires systems-level change that can only be reached by incremental, ground-up progress, building upon what we have achieved thus far.
Renewable energy developers are in a race to find the optimal places for solar projects. GIS technology identifies the best locations.
For more than five decades, TRC has brought efficient, resilient energy systems to the world. We understand the challenges of implementing energy storage projects.
BESS function similarly to the battery used in a flashlight, storing and offering power when needed. However, a BESS works on a larger scale and charges differently.
Many companies want to harness the power of green energy. Doing so depends on finding the proper method of deploying this type of energy once it has been produced. Renewable energy requires a reliable and accessible storage method, and a battery energy storage system (BESS) can assist with these needs. Understanding the components of battery energy storage may give energy producers better power system flexibility and allow a more significant level of integration of renewable energy. BESS function similarly to the battery used in a flashlight, storing and offering power when needed. However, a BESS works on a larger scale and charges differently. It relies on algorithms to determine when energy should be produced and sent to the grid. By syncing this release with the periods when energy sees the most demand (energy peaks), electricity costs remain stable, and the supply keeps coming.
En vertu de la loi habilitante qui a créé l’Electric Reliability Organization, la NERC est responsable d’évaluer le rendement fiable du réseau électrique. L’une des façons dont la NERC le fait est d’obtenir un système de rapports de l’industrie pour la production et le transport. Le Système de données sur la disponibilité des générateurs (GADS) est utilisé par la NERC et l’industrie depuis plus de 40 ans pour obtenir des données sur la composante de production du système électrique[1]. En raison de l’évolution rapide de la composition des ressources de production, il est essentiel que NERC dispose de données complètes sur les installations, les événements, les pannes et les performances pour la production photovoltaïque et éolienne afin d’assurer la fiabilité. À mesure que les technologies renouvelables sont de plus en plus déployées, un ensemble complet de statistiques sur le rendement des actifs de production est nécessaire pour permettre à la NERC d’évaluer la capacité du système à répondre à la charge, la performance du réseau électrique et de prévoir tout problème de fiabilité potentiel en raison de l’insuffisance des ressources. Par conséquent, la NERC propose d’apporter les améliorations suivantes au processus de collecte de données GADS pour la production d’énergie renouvelable : Ajouter les propriétaires de générateurs qui exploitent des installations solaires photovoltaïques de 20 MW ou plus au Système de données sur la disponibilité de la production (appelé « GADS-PV ») ; et Élargir les rapports GADS Wind (« GADS-W ») pour inclure le stockage d’énergie connectée et le rapport d’événements.
Clean energy is a broad term with a fluctuating definition and a complicated lifecycle. We explore the issue, and hope to establish a more productive dialogue about our energy future.
Growing US Offshore Wind Industry Requires Reshoring of Materials and Supply Chain Optimization
TRC and the Marvel Power Group have teamed up to offer a full suite of development and off-take contracting services to the Renewable Natural Gas industry.
La transition du pétrole et du gaz vers les énergies renouvelables a nécessité des recherches technologiques complexes. La production d’énergie durable est devenue une priorité dans le monde entier. Bien que la transition ait été lente, les progrès technologiques sont prometteurs. Lorsqu’ils abordent une transition énergétique, les dirigeants devraient tenir compte de toutes les différentes avenues possibles et de leurs impacts potentiels. De nombreuses sources d’énergie alternatives sont disponibles, chacune avec ses propres avantages et inconvénients.
Un changement sociétal généralisé est en cours – le moment est venu de réduire la dépendance aux combustibles fossiles et de commencer des projets d’énergie renouvelable. Parmi ceux qui devraient participer, il y a les entreprises de services publics. Ils peuvent faire preuve d’une bonne conscience sociale et bénéficier d’un retour sur investissement (ROI) notable en mettant en œuvre des projets d’énergie renouvelable. Dans ce chapitre, vous en apprendrez davantage sur le processus d’investissement dans les énergies renouvelables. Utilisez ce guide de développement de projets d’énergie renouvelable pour vous aider à démarrer.
L’un des plus grands obstacles à la transition vers les énergies renouvelables est la spéculation sur son impact économique. Certains craignent que le passage aux énergies renouvelables ne provoque une instabilité dans l’économie, entraînant des pertes d’emplois. De nombreuses communautés à travers les États-Unis dépendent de l’impact économique de la production, de la fabrication ou de la prise de part à l’utilisation d’hydrocarbures.
La transition vers les sources d’énergie renouvelables aura des répercussions environnementales et économiques notables. Pour comprendre les implications possibles, vous aurez besoin d’une connaissance de base de la façon dont les combustibles fossiles affectent l’environnement.
TRC can help companies navigate their transition from hydrocarbons to renewables.
This guide details the questions to ask and factors to consider when transitioning from hydrocarbons to renewable energy sources.
TRC to dismantle and remove four decommissioned generating units in Long Beach, Calif., to pave way for LADWP’s clean grid initiatives.
While NERC has recently published a reliability guideline addressing inverter-based resources generally, they are now giving more attention to the various potential uses of BESS to support effective implementation with newly released guidance.
Close coordination when planning the electrical and civil design components of a renewable energy project is critical to development success. Working with a multi-disciplinary team can streamline approval processes and ensure optimum constructability.
In this the first of a two-part series, the authors examine the production of biogas produced by anaerobic digestion and its upgrading to renewable natural gas.
The Biden Administration signals both a renewed and accelerated focus on climate change.
Our experts discuss the challenges of working on the opportunities of offshore wind and hydroelectric power, and strategies to advance broad clean energy reform.
NERC has recently undertaken important standards and guidance development activities related to the proliferation of inverter-based technologies such as solar and wind generation, as well as battery energy storage which is growing as an industry solution to ensure the reliability of renewable power for end-use customers.
Today TRC Companies, announces the expansion of its environmental and renewable energy capabilities with the acquisition of Shoener Environmental.
Our experts discuss TRC’s integrated approach to renewable energy development.
On October 28, the Camarillo City Council unanimously approved moving forward with the design of Hybrid Microgrids at five City facilities: City Hall, the Corporation Yard, Camarillo Public Library, Police Station, and Wastewater Treatment Plant. The microgrid at the Camarillo Public Library will be designed with solar+storage only, while the other four sites will employ a hybrid design of solar+storage+diesel.
Dominion Energy, one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy, has partnered with TRC Digital to evaluate, implement and integrate technology to further the utility’s distributed energy goals. TRC Digital will facilitate Dominion Energy’s strategy development and technology execution, allowing Dominion Energy and its customers to accelerate the shift to distributed energy resources (DER) and net carbon reduction.
For the traditional electric utility business model, microgrids could be perceived as a financial threat. But we see many ways microgrids can be both moneymakers and cost-savers for utilities.
TRC will help support MCE’s community and vulnerable customer resiliency efforts
Distributed energy resources (DERs) are changing the way utilities think about power generation and energy flow. TRC and Enbala can offer utilities a multi-layered solution that highlights the strengths of each company.
Hundreds of coal ash sites are set to close over the next decade and could make ideal, low-impact locations for utility-scale solar farms.
Renewable energy systems have dramatically changed the power generation resource mix. These new generation technologies no longer involve directly coupled rotating generators which were once standard in the industry. Now, inverters that change Direct Current (DC) electricity to the Alternating Current (AC) electricity suitable for delivery via AC transmission systems are becoming more prevalent, raising reliability…
What will the grid of the future look like? Where are scientists and engineers breaking new ground to push energy efficiency even further? Join TRC at ACEEE Summer Study to find out.
TRC examines the Department of Interior’s recent announcement that it will no longer prosecute incidental impacts to birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
LOWELL, Mass. – TRC Companies Inc., a leader in engineering, environmental consulting and construction-management services, today released its top predictions for 2018, which include federal and state governments pumping trillions into the nation’s aging infrastructure and utilities building smarter, more balanced grids.
NERC has released a report documenting its findings and recommendations related to reliability risks from utility scale solar generation projects with implications for PRC-024 compliance, as well as generation, interconnection and protection system technologies.
Across the U.S., Department of Energy data show that some 2,200 hydroelectric projects produce more than 6 percent of all the electricity we consume, which amounts to more than one-third of all power generated in 2015 from renewable sources. Operations of many existing hydroelectric projects are governed by 30- to 50-year licenses issued by the…
Growth in solar power creates challenges for both project proponents and utilities. TRC has reviewed hundreds of interconnection applications for utility partners, and we’ve learned important strategies for reducing the time and costs associated with interconnecting projects 1 megawatt or greater.
TRC Companies has teamed with BQ Energy to develop the PatterSun solar installation, a project received a 2015 Chairman’s Award from The Business Council of New York.
Wind energy has been the fastest-growing renewable energy source in the world. Studies have estimated bat fatalities at wind facilities, but direct comparisons of results is difficult and can be misleading due to numerous differences in protocols and methods used. We had a unique opportunity to compare fatality estimates from three wind facilities in southeastern