Our Services
Comprehensive power systems consulting from interconnection studies to AI-driven automation.
Interconnection Studies
We perform complete system impact studies for all renewable and conventional generation projects seeking interconnection to the bulk power system. Our expertise spans both strong and weak grid conditions, with specialized capabilities in challenging cases requiring EMT analysis and advanced control assessment.
- Steady-state power flow analysis
- Short-circuit / fault current studies
- Dynamic stability (transient & small-signal)
- EMT studies for weak grid conditions (SCR < 3)
- Grid-forming control studies for battery storage
- SCRCCT screening & subsynchronous analysis
- Affected system studies coordination
- Study report preparation & review
Grid-Forming Control Studies
Specialized studies for Energy Storage Resources (ESR) and other IBRs to assess grid-forming control capabilities. Required by SPP and other ISOs for battery storage interconnection, these studies evaluate whether storage systems can support weak grids through advanced control.
- Grid-forming capability assessment
- Voltage & frequency support evaluation
- Black start capability studies
- Islanding & resynchronization analysis
- Control system validation
- EMT modeling for grid-forming IBRs
EMT & PSCAD Studies
Specialized EMT studies for all types of inverter-based resources (IBR) and power electronic systems. Required by many ISOs for interconnection studies in weak grid conditions (low Short Circuit Ratio) and for subsynchronous oscillation analysis.
- EMT studies for interconnection (ISO-required)
- IBR-focused EMT stability studies
- Weak grid / low SCR analysis (SCR < 3)
- Subsynchronous oscillation (SSO) screening & detailed studies
- Converter-driven stability analysis
- SCRCCT screening studies
- Control interaction studies
- Vendor model validation & QA
- Harmonic analysis & filtering
HVDC System Studies
Comprehensive HVDC system studies for the growing portfolio of DC transmission projects. With 26 GW of HVDC projects in development across SPP alone, we provide expert analysis for LCC and VSC technologies, model verification, and subsynchronous interaction studies.
- LCC & VSC HVDC system studies
- HVDC model verification & benchmarking
- Subsynchronous oscillation (SSO) analysis
- Harmonic filtering design review
- Insulation coordination studies
- Control system analysis
- Converter transformer specifications
- Power quality assessment
Large Load Interconnection
Specialized interconnection studies for large loads including data centers, industrial facilities, and manufacturing plants. With 26+ GW of large load requests in the SPP queue, we understand the unique requirements and fast timelines for these critical infrastructure projects.
- Large load system impact studies
- Power quality & harmonic analysis
- Voltage stability assessment
- Reliability & redundancy studies
- Fast-track study coordination
- Distribution-transmission interface analysis
Subsynchronous Oscillation (SSO) Analysis
Comprehensive subsynchronous oscillation analysis for IBRs, HVDC systems, and series-compensated networks. Required by most ISOs for interconnection of inverter-based resources and DC transmission projects.
- SSO screening studies (EMT-based)
- Detailed SSO stability analysis
- Control interaction assessment
- Series compensation impact studies
- Mitigation strategy development
- NERC MOD-032/033 compliance support
Owner's Engineer
We serve as your independent technical representative throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring contractors, vendors, and EPC teams meet performance standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations. From design through commissioning, we protect your investment and ensure project success.
- Design review & technical verification
- Construction monitoring & site inspections
- Quality control & testing oversight
- Contract compliance verification
- Commissioning & performance testing
- Cost & schedule management support
- Safety (EHS) oversight
- Vendor & EPC contractor management
NERC Compliance
Complete support for NERC reliability standards compliance including model validation, testing, and audit preparation.
- MOD-025, MOD-026, MOD-027 compliance
- PRC-019, PRC-024, PRC-025 support
- Generator model validation
- On-site testing coordination
- Audit-ready documentation
AI & Automation
Leverage AI and automation to accelerate study timelines, improve accuracy, and unlock insights from your power systems data.
- Custom Python automation for PSSE/TARA/PSCAD
- Machine learning for predictive analytics
- Automated report generation
- Data pipeline development
- Custom dashboard & visualization tools
Economic & Market Analysis
Production cost modeling and market analysis to support investment decisions, optimize project economics, and reduce commercial risk. Our bankable forecasts help developers, investors, and lenders evaluate project viability and maximize returns across energy, capacity, and ancillary service markets.
- Hourly energy price forecasting (20+ year horizons)
- Merchant revenue analysis & optimization
- Economic feasibility studies for project finance
- Curtailment & congestion risk assessment
- PPA vs. merchant tail analysis
- Battery storage revenue stacking (energy + capacity + ancillary)
- Renewable capture rate forecasting
- Basis risk & nodal LMP analysis
- Asset valuation for lenders & investors
Transmission Planning
Comprehensive transmission planning studies for utilities and ISOs including load flow analysis, voltage stability, and infrastructure expansion planning.
- Load flow & contingency analysis
- Voltage stability studies
- Transmission expansion planning
- Renewable integration studies
- Resource adequacy assessment
- Integrated Resource Planning (IRP)
Developer Services
Comprehensive support for renewable energy developers from project conception through commissioning. We help navigate the complex interconnection process, manage queue positions, and ensure your project meets all technical and regulatory requirements. See our dedicated Owner's Engineer section for construction oversight services.
- Queue management & strategy
- ISO/RTO application preparation & filing support
- Site selection & feasibility studies
- Independent engineering for lenders & investors
- Technical due diligence & risk assessment
- Commissioning & performance testing
- Network upgrade cost analysis & mitigation
- Milestone tracking & compliance coordination
Ready to Optimize Your Project?
Let's discuss your interconnection study, compliance requirements, or automation needs. Our team is ready to help.