Renewable Energy

Engineering and building tomorrow's power

Renewable Energy

Engineering and building tomorrow's power

IEC Corporation provides energy consulting services in the areas of wind, geothermal, biomass, photovoltaic, solar thermal, hydropower, landfill gas, municipal solid waste, biodiesel, and digester gas. This includes developing complete solicitations; performing resource assessment and feasibility studies for multiple renewable technologies; and providing design, engineering, and construction management services for both large and small projects. We focus on renewable technologies with high development potential such as: wind, solar, biomass and landfill gas. But we are also able to introduce our clients to additional emerging technologies of interest.

Solar Services

IEC has diverse engineering and consulting experience in the deployment of solar power technologies for both commercial and utility installations. Our project experience ranges from small PV installations to large utility-scale projects, with several megawatts currently producing power. Our consulting team helps each client navigate key PV project issues prior to project development—including permitting, siting, physical orientation, and cost competitiveness—to identify project constraints and determine financial viability. We are then able to apply our field-tested experience to move the project through the design and installation phases.

Detailed Design

  • Design inhouse
  • Interconnection to 345kV
  • Permit Drawings (stamped)
  • Bid Drawings/Specifications
  • Bid Packages
  • Equipment Vendors
  • Electrical
  • Structural
  • Civil
  • Geotechnical
  • Environmental
  • Surveying
  • Fencing
  • System Monitoring
  • Bid to Subcontractors
  • Award and Subcontract to Successful Bidders

Engineering, Procurement,
and Construction (EPC) Services

  • Project Land Acquisition
  • Permitting & Licensing
  • Contracts
  • Project Management
  • Financing
  • Engineering and Detailed Design
  • Equipment Procurement
  • Construction
  • Start-up and Operations

Define Project Constraints and Parameters

  • Permit/Environmental
  • Construction Timeframe Restrictions
  • Project Schedule and Schedule Constraints
  • Budget and Budget Constraints
  • Optimization Criteria
  • Production Targets based on Proforma
  • Production Guarantees
  • Site-Specific Data Collection
  • Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) Requirements
  • Minimum Vendor Prequalification Requirements
  • Land Area Availability
  • Property Setbacks/Easements/Restrictions
  • Glare Restrictions
  • Soil Corrosion Considerations
  • Wind Load Requirements
  • Technical Criteria
  • Traffic Control Restrictions
  • Contract Requirements

Due Diligence on Major Equipment

  • Prepare Equipment Bid Specifications
  • Price
  • Delivery Schedule and Availability
  • Company Viability
  • Warranty and Guarantees
  • Quality and Reliability Assessment
  • Site Visit and Factory Visits
  • Manufacturing Location
  • References
  • Sign Letter of Intent (Non Binding)

Optimization

  • Utilize Optimization Criteria
  • Project Layout Options
  • Site Access and Setback Requirements
  • Site Condition Evaluation, Shade Analysis
  • Module Tilt Angle, Orientation, Tracking
  • Inter-Row Spacing
  • Inverter Sizing
  • Inverter Stringing, Overload, Clipping Allowance
  • Electrical Cable Run Distance
  • Voltage Drop and Power Loss Calculations
  • Production Modeling (PV Syst)
  • Value Engineering
  • Life Cycle Analysis
  • Final Conceptual Design Report with Estimated Production and Capital Cost

Construction Management

  • Provide Complete Onsite Management Services
  • Coordinate Manage all Onsite Subcontractors
  • Manage and Enforce Job Safety
  • Perform Inspection and Testing
  • Produce Turnover Documentation and O&M Manuals
  • Conduct Performance Test
  • Labor Compliance

Operation & Maintenance

  • Daily Monitoring
  • O & M Dispatching
  • Warrantee Coordination
  • Panel Washing
  • Performance Evaluations - Actual vs. Predicted
  • Bi-Annual Reporting
  • Operating Procedures

Detailed Design

  • Design inhouse
  • Interconnection to 345kV
  • Permit Drawings (stamped)
  • Bid Drawings/Specifications
  • Bid Packages
  • Equipment Vendors
  • Electrical
  • Structural
  • Civil
  • Geotechnical
  • Environmental
  • Surveying
  • Fencing
  • System Monitoring
  • Bid to Subcontractors
  • Award and Subcontract to Successful Bidders

Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Services (EPC)

  • Project Land Acquisition
  • Permitting & Licensing
  • Contracts
  • Project Management
  • Financing
  • Engineering and Detailed Design
  • Equipment Procurement
  • Construction
  • Start-up and Operations

Define Project Constraints and Parameters

  • Permit/Environmental
  • Construction Timeframe Restrictions
  • Project Schedule and Schedule Constraints
  • Budget and Budget Constraints
  • Optimization Criteria
  • Production Targets based on Proforma
  • Production Guarantees
  • Site-Specific Data Collection
  • Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) Requirements
  • Minimum Vendor Prequalification Requirements
  • Land Area Availability
  • Property Setbacks/Easements/Restrictions
  • Glare Restrictions
  • Soil Corrosion Considerations
  • Wind Load Requirements
  • Technical Criteria
  • Traffic Control Restrictions
  • Contract Requirements

Due Diligence on Major Equipment

  • Prepare Equipment Bid Specifications for Major Equipment
  • Price
  • Delivery Schedule and Availability
  • Company Viability
  • Warranty and Guarantees
  • Quality and Reliability Assessment
  • Site Visit and Factory Visits
  • Manufacturing Location
  • References
  • Sign Letter of Intent (Non Binding)

Optimization

  • Utilize Optimization Criteria
  • Project Layout Options
  • Site Access and Setback Requirements
  • Site Condition Evaluation
  • Shade Analysis
  • Module Tilt Angle, Orientation, & Tracking
  • Inter-Row Spacing
  • Inverter Sizing
  • Inverter Stringing, Overload, and Clipping Allowance
  • Electrical Cable Run Distance
  • Voltage Drop and Power Loss Calculations
  • Production Modeling (PV Syst)
  • Value Engineering
  • Life Cycle Analysis
  • Capital Costs
  • Estimated Production and Capital Cost
  • Issue Final Conceptual Design Report

Construction Management

  • Provide Complete Onsite Management Services
  • Coordinate Manage all Onsite Subcontractors
  • Manage and Enforce Job Safety
  • Perform Inspection and Testing
  • Produce Turnover Documentation and O&M Manuals
  • Conduct Performance Test
  • Labor Compliance

Operations & Maintenance

  • Daily Monitoring
  • O & M Dispatching
  • Warrantee Coordination
  • Panel Washing
  • Performance Evaluations -
  • Actual vs. Predicted
  • Bi-Annual Reporting
  • Operating Procedures
SOLAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Wind Services

IEC professionals are highly experienced in the conceptual and detailed development of wind plants, having been involved in wind projects from initial assessment and design through project operations and maintenance. This unique perspective gives us the ability to identify wind projects that will be efficient in energy production and cost-effective in the construction and O&M phases.

Renewable Energy Consulting

  • Development of Renewable Energy Objectives
  • Determination of Renewable Energy Alternatives
  • (Design/Build, PPAs, RECs, etc.)
  • Renewable Portfolio Standard Consulting
  • Renewable Technology Evaluation
  • Resource Viability Analysis
  • Program and Project Design
  • Capital Cost and Risk Analysis
  • Financing and Incentives Assistance
  • Implementation Planning
  • Transmission/Interconnection Planning

Program Management

  • Strategic Planning
  • Training
  • Project Control
  • Integration of Budget and Performance Information
  • Program Performance Measurement and Evaluations
  • Acquisition and Procurement Planning and Execution
  • Communications, Outreach, and Public Education
  • Program Documentation Development and Management
  • Regulatory Review and Revision

Feasibility Studies & Due Diligence

  • Resource and Siting Studies
  • Technology Review
  • Fatal Flaw Review
  • Equipment Evaluations
  • Contract(s) Review
  • Cost and Risk Analysis
  • Financing and Ownership Options
  • Regulatory and Permit Compliance
  • Energy Yield Predictions
  • Project Valuation

Technology Selection

  • Resource Potential
  • Equipment Supply and Lead Times
  • Technology Parameters & Performance
  • Power Quality Requirements
  • System Support Requirements
  • Subsidies
  • Capital Costs
  • Installation or Construction Costs
  • O&M Costs
  • Storage Capacity
  • Efficiencies
  • Scaling

Detailed Design

  • Site Plans & Layouts
  • Feasibility, Conceptual, and Front-End Design
  • Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Design
  • Instrumentation and Controls Design
  • Interconnection Design
  • Construction Drawings
  • Building Permit Acquisition
  • Engineering Cost Estimates
  • Performance Specifications
  • Safety Requirements Evaluation
  • Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of Facilities

Financial Analysis

  • Initial Screening and Qualification
  • Due Diligence
  • Financial and Risk Analysis
  • Financial Modeling
  • Project Economics Evaluations
  • Sensitivity Analysis
  • Financial Incentives Analysis
  • Project Variance and Cost
  • Other Financial Analysis

Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)

  • Environmental Permitting
  • Government Licensing
  • Public Relations
  • Contracts
  • Project Management
  • Government Subsidies
  • Engineering and Detailed Design
  • Equipment Procurement
  • Construction
  • Start-up and Operations

Construction Management

  • Full Service Construction Management Staff
  • Project Execution Planning and Coordination
  • Project/Contract Administration
  • Condition of Certification Compliance
  • Safety and Quality Assurance Compliance
  • Field Engineering and Inspection
  • RFI/DCN Management
  • Change Order and Claims Management
  • Detailed Budgets
  • Schedule Development and Tracking
  • Document Control
  • Start-up and Commissioning
  • Training
  • Punch List Closeout

Renewable Energy Consulting

  • Development of Renewable Energy Objectives
  • Determination of Renewable Energy Alternatives (Design/Build, PPAs, RECs, etc.)
  • Renewable Portfolio Standard Consulting
  • Renewable Technology Evaluation
  • Resource Viability Analysis
  • Program and Project Design
  • Capital Cost and Risk Analysis
  • Financing and Incentives Assistance
  • Implementation Planning
  • Transmission/Interconnection Planning

Program Management

  • Strategic Planning
  • Training
  • Project Control
  • Integration of Budget and Performance Information
  • Program Performance Measurement and Evaluations
  • Acquisition and Procurement Planning and Execution
  • Communications, Outreach, and Public Education
  • Program Documentation Development and Management
  • Regulatory Review and Revision

Feasibility Studies & Due Diligence

  • Resource and Siting Studies
  • Technology Review
  • Fatal Flaw Review
  • Equipment Evaluations
  • Contract(s) Review
  • Cost and Risk Analysis
  • Financing and Ownership Options
  • Regulatory and Permit Compliance
  • Energy Yield Predictions
  • Project Valuation

Technology Selection

  • Resource Potential
  • Equipment Supply and Lead Times
  • Technology Parameters & Performance
  • Power Quality and System Support Requirements
  • Subsidies
  • Capital Costs
  • Installation or Construction Costs
  • O&M Costs
  • Storage Capacity
  • Efficiencies
  • Scaling

Detailed Design

  • Site Plans & Layouts
  • Feasibility, Conceptual, and Front-End Design
  • Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Design
  • Instrumentation and Controls Design
  • Interconnection Design
  • Construction Drawings
  • Building Permit Acquisition
  • Engineering Cost Estimates
  • Performance Specifications
  • Safety Requirements Evaluation
  • Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of Facilities


Financial Analysis

  • Initial Screening and Qualification
  • Due Diligence
  • Financial and Risk Analysis
  • Financial Modeling
  • Project Economics Evaluations
  • Sensitivity Analysis
  • Financial Incentives Analysis
  • Project Variance, Cost, and other Financial Analysis

Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)

  • Environmental Permitting
  • Government Licensing
  • Public Relations
  • Contracts
  • Project Management
  • Government Subsidies
  • Engineering and Detailed Design
  • Equipment Procurement
  • Construction
  • Start-up and Operations

Construction Management

  • Full Service Construction Management Staff
  • Project Execution Planning and Coordination
  • Project/Contract Administration
  • Condition of Certification Compliance
  • Safety and Quality Assurance Compliance
  • Field Engineering and Inspection
  • RFI/DCN Management
  • Change Order and Claims Management
  • Detailed Budgets & Schedule Development and Tracking
  • Document Control
  • Start-up and Commissioning
  • Training
  • Punch List Closeout
WIND PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Hydroelectric Services

IEC Corporation provides analysis, engineering, design, and construction services to support both new hydroelectric developments and the rehabilitation or modernization of existing hydroelectric facilities. Our staff has worked on large hydroelectric facilities throughout the western United States ranging in size from less than 6 MW to more than 1,000 MW. These projects have included high-head and low-head plants, large reservoir, and pumped storage facilities, and configurations that include underground cavern and surface powerhouses.

Hydroelectric Consulting

  • Energy/Efficiency Analyses
  • Feasibility Assessments
  • Facility and Equipment Condition Assessments
  • Experience with Francis, Kaplan and Pelton turbines
  • Generation Output Modeling
  • Multi-disciplinary Engineering and Design
  • NERC Compliance
  • Facility Overhauls
  • Operations and Maintenance Support
  • Project Management
  • Construction Support Services

Detailed Design

  • Site Plans & Layouts
  • Feasibility, Conceptual, and Front-End Design
  • Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Design
  • Instrumentation and Controls Design
  • Interconnection Design
  • Construction Drawings
  • Building Permit Acquisition
  • Engineering Cost Estimates
  • Performance Specifications
  • Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of Facilities
  • Safety Requirements Evaluation
  • Adherence to Industry-Standards
  • Operator-Friendly Construction Solutions

System Studies

  • Grounding Analysis
  • System As-Built Documentation
  • Grid GIS Database Development
  • Load Flow & Voltage Support Studies
  • Voltage Optimization
  • Equipment Rating Evaluations
  • Short Circuit Studies
  • Arc Flash Studies
  • Arc Flash Training
  • Cable Thermal Analysis

Substation/Switchyard Design

  • Medium to High Voltage Substations and Switchyards
  • Complete Substation Detail Design
  • Focus on cost, maintenance, safety and reliability
  • Equipment Life Extension or Replacement
  • Modernization Upgrades
  • New Substation Design
  • Seismic Upgrades
  • Equipment Procurement Support
  • On-Site Commissioning Support

Relay Protection & Metering

  • Experience with Microprocessor-Based Relays
  • Protection System Coordination Studies
  • Protection Scheme Design
  • Packaged Relay Upgrade Solutions
  • Relay Setting Calculations & Documentation
  • Backup Protection Scheme Design
  • Transfer Trip & Relay Communication Schemes

RTU/SCADA

  • SCADA Engineering Design
  • Configuration of SCADA Software
  • RTU Engineering and Programming
  • Routing and Interconnect Analysis
  • Evaluation of Technical SCADA Opportunities
  • Integration and Maintenance Support
  • Development of Alarm Management
  • Programming of Enhanced Features
  • Site Acceptance Testing
  • Training

Construction Management

  • Full Service Construction Management Staff
  • Project Execution Planning and Coordination
  • Project/Contract Administration
  • Condition of Certification Compliance
  • Safety and Quality Assurance Compliance
  • Field Engineering and Inspection
  • RFI/DCN Management
  • Change Order and Claims Management
  • Detailed Budgets & Schedule Development, Tracking
  • Document Control
  • Start-up and Commissioning
  • Training
  • Punch List Closeout

Operations & Maintenance Support

  • Plant Procedural Planning and Coordination
  • O&M Estimating & Budgeting
  • Plant Staffing, Training, Policies, and Procedures
  • Safety and Quality Control Programs
  • Operability, Maintenance
  • Reliability Procedures/Programs
  • Plant Assessments and Improvements
  • Plant Optimization and Upgrades
  • NERC/FERC Compliance
  • Major Maintenance and Outage Management
  • Operations, Maintenance, Compliance Tracking
  • Inventory and Procurement Services

Hydroelectric Consulting

  • Energy/Efficiency Analyses
  • Feasibility Assessments
  • Facility and Equipment Condition Assessments
  • Experience with Francis, Kaplan and Pelton turbines
  • Generation Output Modeling
  • Multi-disciplinary Engineering and Design
  • NERC Compliance
  • Facility Overhauls
  • Operations and Maintenance Support
  • Project Management
  • Construction Support Services

Detailed Design

  • Site Plans & Layouts
  • Feasibility, Conceptual, and Front-End Design
  • Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Design
  • Instrumentation and Controls Design
  • Interconnection Design
  • Construction Drawings
  • Building Permit Acquisition
  • Engineering Cost Estimates
  • Performance Specifications
  • Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of Facilities
  • Safety Requirements Evaluation
  • Adherence to Industry-Standards
  • Operator-Friendly Construction Solutions

System Studies

  • Grounding Analysis
  • System As-Built Documentation
  • Grid GIS Database Development
  • Load Flow & Voltage Support Studies
  • Voltage Optimization
  • Equipment Rating Evaluations
  • Short Circuit Studies
  • Arc Flash Studies
  • Arc Flash Training
  • Cable Thermal Analysis

Substation/Switchyard Design

  • Medium to High Voltage Substations and Switchyards
  • Complete Substation Detail Design
  • Focus on cost, maintenance, safety and reliability
  • Equipment Life Extension or Replacement
  • Modernization Upgrades
  • New Substation Design
  • Seismic Upgrades
  • Equipment Procurement Support
  • On-Site Commissioning Support

Relay Protection & Metering

  • Experience with the latest Microprocessor-Based Relays
  • Protection System Coordination Studies
  • Protection Scheme Design
  • Packaged Relay Upgrade Solutions
  • Relay Setting Calculations & Documentation
  • Backup Protection Scheme Design
  • Transfer Trip & Relay Communication Schemes


RTU / SCADA

  • SCADA Engineering Design
  • Configuration of SCADA Software
  • RTU Engineering and Programming
  • Routing and Interconnect Analysis
  • Evaluation of Technical SCADA Opportunities
  • Integration and Maintenance Support
  • Development of Alarm Management
  • Programming of Enhanced Features
  • Site Acceptance Testing
  • Training

Construction Managememt

  • Full Service Construction Management Staff
  • Project Execution Planning and Coordination
  • Project/Contract Administration
  • Condition of Certification Compliance
  • Safety and Quality Assurance Compliance
  • Field Engineering and Inspection
  • RFI/DCN Management
  • Change Order and Claims Management
  • Detailed Budgets & Schedule Development and Tracking
  • Document Control
  • Start-up and Commissioning
  • Training
  • Punch List Closeout

Operations & Maintenance Support

  • Plant Procedural Planning and Coordination
  • O&M Estimating & Budgeting
  • Plant Staffing, Training, Policies, and Procedures
  • Safety and Quality Control Programs
  • Operability, Maintenance, and Reliability Procedures/Programs
  • Plant Assessments and Improvements
  • Plant Optimization and Upgrades
  • NERC/FERC Compliance
  • Major Maintenance and Outage Management
  • Operations, Maintenance, and Compliance Tracking
  • Inventory and Procurement Services
HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT EXPERIENCE