An overview of issues facing the renewable energy industry, from a panel of experts on the NAES Renewables Special Projects team.
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An Introduction to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) O&M Services
How will the Big Beautiful Bill change the outlook for battery energy storage systems (BESS)? How are maintenance and decommissioning work performed on BESS sites? In this discussion, NAES Renewables Vice President of Renewables Anne McBroom, Director of Operations Edward Trujillo, and Project Engineering Manager Frances Plourde discuss the impact of Trump's policies on the BESS industry and how O&M services can ensure reliable operation of BESS sites for years to come. Have a quest...
2 Sept 2025
Wind Power 101 - Refurbishment Projects, Community Relations, and the Big Beautiful Bill
What is the difference between refurbishment and repower of wind systems? How will the Big Beautiful Bill impact wind project construction and maintenance? How are wind power systems uniquely equipped to serve rural communities? In this discussion, NAES Renewables Vice President of Renewables Anne McBroom and Project Engineering Manager Frances Plourde speak with Bjorn Hedges, Plant Manager of the White Creek Wind I and Harvest Wind projects. Have a question? Want to suggest a podcast t...
29 Aug 2025
Wind Power 101 - Refurbishment and Repower, Community Relations, and the Big Beautiful Bill
What is the difference between refurbishment and repower of wind systems? How will the Big Beautiful Bill impact wind project construction and maintenance? How are wind power systems uniquely equipped to serve rural communities? In this discussion, NAES Renewables Vice President of Renewables Anne McBroom and Project Engineering Manager Frances Plourde speak with Bjorn Hedges, Plant Manager of the White Creek Wind I and Harvest Wind projects. Have a question? Want to suggest a podcast t...
25 Aug 2025
Remove - Recycle - Replace Projects for Photovoltaic Power Systems
What is the optimum project flow for total replacement of photovoltaic modules in PV power systems? What considerations need to be taken into account when recycling large quantities of PV modules? How do these projects differ from smaller-scale module replacements? In this discussion, Director of Operations Edward Trujillo, Vice President of Renewables Anne McBroom and Project Engineering Manager Frances Plourde discuss the process of remove-recycle-replace projects, provide insight into chal...
5 Aug 2025
Inverter Replacement Considerations for Photovoltaic Energy Systems
Have you ever considered replacing the inverters on your photovoltaic site? Have you investigated the options and requirements for successful inverter replacements? NAES Renewables has extensive experience in identifying and sourcing replacement inverters for sites of all ages. In this discussion, Project Engineering Manager Frances Plourde provides an overview of the issues facing inverter replacement evaluations and provides insight on the many considerations needed during this process. Hav...
1 Jul 2025
The Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Renewable Energy
Anne McBroom and Frances Plourde examine how tariffs impact the renewable energy sector and discuss long-term implications for domestic manufacturing in this interview.
16 May 2025
Connector Mismatch Issues in Photovoltaic (PV) Modules
Have you experienced issues with the connectors on PV modules at your solar energy sites? In this discussion, Director of Operations Edward Trujillo and Project Engineering Manager Frances Plourde discuss the issues which can arise from using mismatched PV module connectors, how to identify connector mismatch, and how to prevent this concern from negatively impact your PV systems. Have a question? Want to suggest a podcast topic? Want to work with us? Send us an email at powerbank@naes.com. W...
15 May 2025
Considerations for Replacement of Field-Installed Photovoltaic (PV) Modules
13 May 2025
Serial Defects in Photovoltaic (PV) Modules
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