What is happening with IBRs and NERC?
The world of Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) is changing thanks to recent NERC and FERC developments that will impact how these facilities track operations and integrate with the electrical grid. The conversation is multi-faceted and rapidly evolving, which can make it challenging to keep up with exactly what the changes are and how to prepare. To […]
Implementing Internal Controls for Renewable Energy Facilities
Internal controls are processes designed to minimize risk to an organization’s objectives and safeguard it from being out of compliance with various industry standards or regulations. These controls protect assets, encourage adherence to regulations, laws, or internal policies, ensure accurate records, and promote operational efficiency. In its most simple form, internal controls are things you […]
GADS Reporting for Renewable Energy Facilities
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 […]
Cybersecurity Deployment Process for Renewable Installations – Part 3
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 […]
Cybersecurity Deployment Process for Renewable Installations – Part 2
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 […]
Effective Cybersecurity Deployment for Renewable Facilities
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 […]
Radian Generation Unites Software Portfolio Onto One Platform: Radian Digital™
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 […]
NERC Registration Requirements for Solar Projects – Part Two
NERC compliance is a puzzle even for experienced solar developers and owners. In Part One of our four-part series, we covered the top mistakes solar developers make when it comes to NERC. Now, let’s move on to NERC registration. How do you know if your solar project will have to register with NERC? All solar facilities that […]