Diagnostic Phase and Engineering Studies (Technical Compliance)
This is the fundamental analytical stage to assess the current state of the facility and detect compliance gaps.
- Power Quality Studies: Point of Connection (PCC) measurement in accordance with the requirements of the Grid Code (frequency, voltage, harmonic distortion, voltage fluctuation/flicker and current imbalance).
- Power Flow and Power Factor Studies: Simulation of system behavior to design solutions that guarantee a power factor between 0.95 and 1.0 with five-minute measurement.
- Short Circuit Studies and Protection Coordination: Evaluation of the equipment's ability to withstand faults and adjustment of relays to ensure selective isolation of disturbances.
- Arc Flash Study (Arc Flash Risk): Determination of incident energy for the safety of operating personnel, implicitly required in the management of electrical infrastructure.
Solutions and Mitigation Engineering
If the diagnosis reveals non-compliance, the optimal technical solutions are designed based on cost-benefit criteria.
- Design of Reactive Power Compensation Systems: Technical specification of automatic capacitor banks, harmonic filters (active or passive) or STATCOM systems for voltage and power factor control.
- Modernization of Control and Monitoring Systems: Design and integration of continuous power quality monitoring systems with reporting compatible with the requirements of the CRE and CENACE.
- Detailed Engineering for Infrastructure: Plans, updated single-line diagrams and specifications for the interconnection or modification of substations.
Regulatory Management and Procedures before the CRE and CENACE
Technical compliance must be formalized legally and administratively.
- Development of the Network Code Work Plan: Structuring the official document submitted to the CRE, detailing the actions, technical justifications and the execution schedule to remedy the non-compliance.
- Interconnection/Connection Procedure Management: Comprehensive support for new load centers or power plants in the processes of the CRE platform and the CENACE units.
- Preventive Regulatory Audits: Review of legal status, supply contracts and connection agreements to identify risks of financial penalties (which can range from 2% to 10% of the previous year's gross income).
Quality Assurance and Verification
Formal validation that the facilities comply with current regulations.
- Coordination with Inspection Units (UI): Management and support during inspection visits of the CRE-accredited Units to obtain the approval opinion.
- Commissioning Tests: Monitoring and validation that the installed mitigation equipment functions exactly according to the designed and approved parameters.
Strategic Consulting and Energy Asset Management
Value-added services for managers and operations committees.
- Financial Impact Analysis and Return on Investment (ROI): Economic evaluation of Grid Code projects, considering the mitigation of fines, bonuses for power factor and energy efficiency.
- Technical and Regulatory Training: Tailor-made courses and workshops for maintenance and operations personnel on the operational implications of Grid Code 2.0 (or current versions).
- Post-Compliance Monitoring and Support: Ongoing consulting services (SaaS or support policies) to analyze electrical system alerts and prevent future deviations due to changes in the operation of the CFE plant or network.
