Commentary and updates from our in-house industry experts on the world of renewable energy generation for energy professionals looking to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.
If you’re a solar power operator navigating the new North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) requirements, you may not have heard of GADS. This reporting and data collection arm of NERC will become relevant to solar operators due to upcoming changes in reporting requirements. As it stands, in October 2023, solar power operators can begin […]
Operations This is the final post in a three-part series about the cybersecurity deployment process for renewable installations. In the previous posts, we discussed the initial design and development phase and the implementation and construction. In this post, we will discuss the operations phase. Simply designing and installing a robust cybersecurity program isn’t enough to […]
Implementation & Construction This is the second post in a three-part series about the cybersecurity deployment process for renewable installations. In the previous post, we discussed the initial design and development phase. In this post, we will discuss the implementation and construction phase. Here are some of the primary considerations during this phase, including common […]
Design & Development The United States Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) identifies 16 critical infrastructure sectors “whose assets, networks, and system, whether virtual or physical, are considered so vital to the United States that their destruction or incapacitation would have a debilitating effect on national economic security, national public safety and health, or any […]
Innovations in renewable energy have rapidly transformed the global power landscape, but as the power grid becomes more integrated with renewable energy sources, an introspective review of how to deliver reliable and secure connections to the energy grid is required. Understanding how these sources are vulnerable is just one step toward achieving a resilient cyber […]
Be Prepared for Winter: Listen to Our Podcast Episode About It As winter approaches, it’s crucial to prepare your renewable assets for the challenges that colder weather can bring. One significant aspect of winter readiness, especially if you’re in Texas, is complying with ERCOT requirements and attestation. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C., August 23, 2023 (Newswire.com) – Radian Generation, a leading solutions provider for renewables, revealed its strategy to combine three powerful software products, LENS, GREEN IT, and GAR®, onto the company’s unified platform — Radian Digital™. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to empower the renewable energy industry by bringing […]
Understanding the New Solar NERC GADS Reporting Requirement The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has long been a steward of the power industry, fostering reliability and security across the continent’s power grids. The Generating Availability Data System (GADS) plays a pivotal role in this mission by collecting, analyzing, and disseminating power plant performance data. […]
How NERC’s Threshold Change Will Affect Critical Infrastructure Protection The inverter-based resources (IBRs) that are now subject to NERC registration, meaning those connected to the bulk power system with an aggregate nameplate capacity of 20 MVA to 75MVA interconnected at voltage levels of at least 60kV, will face additional scrutiny. Specifically, they will be required […]
3 Things to Know About NERC’s “Work Plan” The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order on May 18, 2023, titled “Order Approving Registration Work Plan.” This new order directs the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) to move forward with its plan for identifying and registering owners and operators of inverter-based resources (IBRs) […]
What you Need to Know In May of this year (2023), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued new guidelines for Inverter Based Resources which are meant to protect and enhance the reliability of the bulk power system. In a work plan submitted by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the agency aims to […]
The Need Renewable energy organizations need to manage their assets and inventory effectively to achieve availability goals, increase cyber security, reduce risk, comply with industry standards and control costs all while working to turn a profit. Utilizing a comprehensive IT/OT asset management and inventory control framework can make the task much more manageable. Asset Status […]
