Electrical balance of plant design (eBOP)

Electrical balance of plant design (eBOP)

Safe integration and operation of all electrical components and systems within a power plant

As the renewable sector grows and integrates more deeply into the grid, we’re at the forefront, ready to address emerging challenges with our advanced eBOP design and plant optimization solutions.

 

With decades of experience in the renewable energy sector, our team of dedicated professionals and partners is committed to providing innovative, efficient and differentiated solutions.

 

 

 

What we deliver

eBOP design & plant optimization

Our team ensures that your renewable plant is designed to meet the highest quality standards, is operating and performing optimally, easy to maintain, and safe for personnel and equipment. We meticulously consider factors like equipment dimensions, safety requirements, operational efficiency, future scalability, and applicable regulations. Our services span detailed engineering design for all eBOP subsystems, including substations and collector systems, HV/MV electrical infrastructure equipment selection and design, LV and auxiliary equipment selection and designs, grounding and protection philosophy and design, real-time controls & monitoring solutions, and provide comprehensive documentation at every stage.

Furthermore, we optimize BOPs by selecting optimal technology types, determining efficient equipment locations, and designing plant layouts that account for environmental constraints. Our support extends to risk assessment and mitigation evaluation, considering factors like component failure rates, maintenance costs, and downtime impacts on plant economics as well as predicting and modeling energy production and revenues under various environmental and market conditions.

 

High voltage (HV) / medium voltage (MV) electrical infrastructure

We design and integrate robust and reliable HV/MV electrical infrastructures essential for your electrical Balance of Plant. Our services cover the design of any major HV/MV equipment such as Busbars, Power Transformers, Auxiliary Transformers, Cables, Circuit Breakers/Switchgears, Disconnectors, Surge Arresters, Earth Switches and Metering (CT and PT). We ensure that these designs are tailored to meet the specific requirements of each project, prioritizing efficiency, reliability, and compliance with industry standards and regulations. Furthermore, our experienced engineers adeptly navigate the challenges of integrating new evolving technologies and assist clients in integrating Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) or Harmonic Filters typically required with inverter-based resources into their plants. We ensure seamless execution from design through validation, handling all the complexities and aspects of electrical infrastructure integration into existing or conventional systems.

 

Controls & monitoring low voltage (LV), protection & auxiliary systems design

Our expertise lies in designing LV and protection systems that safeguard power infrastructure from faults or disturbances. Our scope includes the design and integration of auxiliary power supplies, metering devices, and protection relays, including differential and distance relays, all supervised with control and monitoring systems within substations. This meticulous approach guarantees swift, effective fault detection, curbing potential damage and averting service disruptions, thereby facilitating efficient operation of the HV/MV electrical infrastructure. Beyond this, we design auxiliary systems, from cooling and lubrication to water treatment and climate control, all seamlessly integrated into the power plant’s ecosystem. Paramount in our design strategy is the consideration of environmental factors—lightning, seismic activity, wind, and salt mist. We employ advanced lightning protection, adopt seismic-resistant designs, construct wind-resistant structures, and implement measures against salt mist corrosion. This holistic approach doesn’t just meet environmental compliance but fortifies the infrastructure’s resilience against specific environmental threats.​

 

Controls & monitoring

The cornerstone of a secure and efficient operation of power system lies in robust control and monitoring mechanisms. We specialize in devising tailor-made plant-level SCADA and plant controller design, including communications and monitoring solutions, with the dual purpose of ensuring safety and efficiency in power plant design. Our integrated approach offers a seamless blend of real-time performance analytics, preemptive detection of issues, and proactive maintenance strategies. This comprehensive oversight ensures not only the reliability of the system but also its sustained operational excellence.​

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Louise Edwards
Director, Electrical Engineering
louise.edwards@d-i-s.dk
+45 23 89 76 77.

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