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Powering the future with energy storage

As of today we’ve completed energy storage projects
with a total capacity of 4,500 MWh.

Blymyer Engineers designs Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) that support both utility-scale and distributed-generation projects, helping to build a resilient and reliable national grid. Blymyer has completed design for energy storage projects with a total capacity of 4500 MWh.

Experienced at all levels of BESS design, our engineers excel at both custom solutions and connecting multiple large-scale rechargeable lithium-ion battery stationary energy storage units, responding to project, site, and client requirements.

As renewable energy projects play a greater role in our national grid, storage and distribution of that energy are becoming critical to its performance. Blymyer is at the forefront of the development of utility-scale and distributed-generation battery energy storage systems that are amplifying the benefits of solar and wind energy generation.

Energy Storage System Design & Engineering Services

Feasibility studies

Assess suitability of project site based on

  • Location
  • Topography
  • Shading
  • Geotechnical data
  • Proximity of utilities
  • Site configuration and size

Site assessments

  • Footprint
  • Layout
  • Environmental and weather
  • Real estate

Conceptual Design

  • Prepare site plan utilizing various technologies such as PV modules, inverters, and fixed or tracking systems to achieve optimum layout and energy production
  • Prepare electrical single-line diagram
  • Size main feeder

Design Development

  • Detail typical blocks
  • Prepare electrical site plans
  • Determine number of AC circuits
  • Prepare spreadsheet with all DC and AC wire sizes
  • Prepare trench layout
  • Identify control systems

Detailed Electrical Design

  • Prepare all required calculations, analysis and coordination study
  • Determine size of trenches and finalize grounding design
  • Specify switchgear
  • Finalize all detail

Detailed Structural Design

  • Prepare testing requirements for piles
  • Develop L-pile analysis based on geotechnical data
  • Determine pile size and embedment based on geotechnical data or test results
  • Prepare corrosion analysis
  • Design inverter-transformer skids/foundations

Construction/permitting

  • Address all comments from the client, investor, engineer and contractor
  • Prepare final permit set
  • Sign and seal

Project management

  • Coordinate design between client, equipment supplier and other disciplines
  • Interact with client and design team via meetings and conference calls

Construction management

  • Provide continuous support during construction
  • Respond to requests for information (RFIs)
  • Conduct site visits

Commissioning process

  • Review all commissioning documents
  • Determine plant performance compliance with design intent
  • Sign off on final closing documents

Cost estimates

  • Pricing
  • Delivery
  • Project timeline
  • Timely turnaround on estimates

IRA sets the stage for US energy storage to thrive

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) signed into law in August significantly improves the economics for large-scale battery storage projects in the U.S. For the first time, standalone storage systems will be eligible for a 30 percent investment tax credit (ITC) — and up to 70 percent with additional incentives.

Source: UtilityDive.com | November 7, 2022

5,940MWh
Battery Storage

Energy Storage (BESS)

Custom and connecting multiple lithium-ion batteries

Solutions

Engineering storage and distribution of energy for the national grid

Performance

Energy storage projects

Representative clients in energy storage design