Powering up with renewables

A new energy landscape is emerging as industrial companies embrace renewables to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels. Advanced storage solutions are being developed to manage power from intermittent sources such as solar and wind, while other technologies are helping optimize energy efficiency, reduce costs and improve reliability and resiliency.

Powering up with renewables

  1. YOUR CHALLENGES

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      Getting your renewables integration right

      To successfully manage your energy transition, deliver profitable projects and future-proof your operations, you’ll need to make some key decisions. That will involve:

      • Identifying the sources—wind, solar, hydro or a combination—that will deliver the best return on investment.
      • Choosing between grid-connected and stand-alone systems, taking into account your location, power needs, environmental and social context and the regulatory environment.
      • Determining which storage and control technologies can best help you manage your power sources and build a reliable and resilient grid.
      • Adopting solutions to engage stakeholders, manage risk and stay ahead of market developments.
  2. OUR EXPERTISE

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      Streamlining and optimizing your renewable energy projects

      With over 40 years of experience, BBA is a leader in the efficient integration of renewables. We leverage our multidisciplinary expertise, knowledge of your operations and sharp business acumen to turn energy challenges into opportunities.

      Renewable power generation

      We maximize the output from solar, wind and hydro installations.

      • Needs assessments: we study current and future power consumption profiles.
      • Resource assessments: we conduct an in-depth analysis of each resource to optimize power generation and storage, taking economic availability into account.
      • Technology design: we provide customized integration of technologies that meet your specific needs, with a special focus on optimizing interconnectivity between different power sources.
      • Social and environmental constraint identification: we conduct environmental and social impact studies, including stakeholder consultations.
      • Regulatory compliance: we help manage requirements and permits to ensure environmental compliance and integrate innovative solutions to minimize the environmental impact.
      • Operational optimization: we provide maintenance plans and include performance monitoring, using a predictive approach to prevent failures and optimize system efficiency.

      Energy storage and control systems

      We offer state-of-the-art storage solutions for optimal energy management:

      • Definition of network reliability criteria: we identify performance requirements to define the optimum capacity, taking into account the needs and flexibility of your operations.
      • Solution design: we develop storage and control systems tailored to your needs.
      • Technology integration: we implement advanced control systems to help you manage energy efficiently, using digital tools and artificial intelligence for predictive analytics and intelligent resource management.
      • Feasibility studies: we conduct technical and economic assessments to help secure funding for your project and make strategic recommendations to increase profitability.
      • Customized strategies: we build storage solutions that meet your needs and provide ongoing support to keep your systems optimized and up to date.

      Technology integration

      We integrate advanced technologies to improve energy efficiency:

      • Smart grids: we deploy smart power management solutions, designing innovative systems to improve overall installation performance.
      • Predictive analytics: we use advanced analytics to predict and optimize system performance, reducing operating costs and extending equipment lifespans.

      Renewable energy project execution

      BBA excels at executing renewable energy projects, from power generation and storage to technology integration, with advanced expertise in project management and commissioning:

      • Procurement management: we develop optimal procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships to make sure you get high-quality, compliant equipment for your renewable energy projects.
      • Project construction and management: we plan the construction phases in detail and coordinate them to deliver projects smoothly, on time and on budget.
      • Risk management: we identify and proactively manage risks to minimize any potential impact on project goals and successfully execute the project.
      • Performance monitoring: we provide continuous monitoring during construction to ensure the systems work to maximum efficiency and comply with quality standards.
      • Stakeholder coordination: we manage communications and expectations effectively to keep all parties aligned and solve problems quickly.
      • Commissioning: we manage and conduct all aspects of commissioning, validating system performance, testing in real-world conditions, adjusting parameters to maximize power efficiency and training staff.
  3. GO-TO CONTACT

    Meet our decarbonization experts

    Let's talk together
    1. Francois Vitez

      François Vitez, P.Eng.

      Vice-President, Power and Renewables Market

      Francois Vitez

      François Vitez, P.Eng.

      Vice-President, Power and Renewables Market

    2. Stephane Charest Carre

      Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.

      Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market

      Stephane Charest Carre

      Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.

      Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market

    3. Suzan Campbell

      Susan Cambell

      Director, Decarbonization

    4. Hugo Careau

      Hugo Careau, P.Eng.

      Principal Engineer, Decarbonization

      Hugo Careau

      Hugo Careau, P.Eng.

      Principal Engineer, Decarbonization

  4. Solutions we offer