Owner’s Engineer

Fractal can serve as the owner's technical adviser for an ESS project throughout the procurement, design phase, construction, installation and commissioning period, related to any facets of the Project. Our team has hand-on experience with installation, integration and commissioning.

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PROCUREMENT AND TEST PLAN SPECIFICATIONS

Fractal can draft RFP documentation (equipment, EMS, BOP, turn-key), including reviews and any revisions necessary to achieve the final RFP package. Fractal will prepare and submit, testing and commissioning plans based upon NETA and other industry standards to include commissioning, substation completion and annual testing procedures and certificates.

Schedule Development
Invitation to Bid RFP Issuance Pre-Bid Meeting Site Walk Bidder Q&A	Proposal Deadline Proposal Screening Bidder Shortlisting Finalist Selection Contract Negotiations	Contract Execution Engineering Approval Construction SAT / Commissioning Commercial Operation Date

Scope of Work Delineation
Scope of Work Overview Project Physical Characteristics, Codes and Standards Construction, Installation and General Works Batteries Battery Management System Power Conversion System	EMS and Plant Controls SCADA Integration Alerts and Alarms Testing and Commissioning MV Power Transformers and Cabling MV Breaker Metering and Telemetry	System Protections Instrument and Control Wiring Enclosure Safety Requirements Auxiliary Loads Electrical Service and Equipment Maintenance and Monitoring Document Deliverables

RFP Package Drafting
Invitation to Bid Project Description and Overview Communication Requirements RFP Process and Schedule Project Site Description Site Control and Permits	Point of Interconnection and SLD Technology Specifications Scope of Work Delineation Engineering Standards Performance Guarantees, Definitions, Calculations and LD’s	Bidder and Technology Eligibility Selection Criteria and Weights Submission Instructions and Requirements Electronic Pricing Workbook Commercial Terms and Agreement

30% DESIGN REVIEW

Fractal can review preliminary designs to ensure project requirements and schedule are met.

Civil / grading plan
SLD and site plan

General arrangement
Communication diagram

60%, IFP, IFC DESIGN AND DRAWING REVIEW

Fractal can review Electrical EOR provided deliverables to meet industry standards, customer requirements, PPA, and other applicable requirements.

Design Review	Technical Studies Review
BESS SLD Fire suppression system design Thermal management system design Physical plan view of equipment Trench/conductor routing from BESS to PCS to MVX Communication conductor routing in container Communication hook up locations identified for SCAD Points list for SCADA monitoring and control BESS PSCAD and PSSE Drawings, calculations and relay settings	BOL/EOL sizing RTE calculations for the overall site and for the BESS system Fire suppression calculations Thermal management calculations VAR compensation calculations Short circuit and arc flash analysis report of container

TECHNICAL STUDIES REVIEW

Fractal can review technical studies, as needed to ensure project requirements and schedule are met.

PSCAD and PSSE models
Roundtrip efficiency calculations
Site level calculations
BESS system level (DC, PCS, MV and HV)

Arc flash hazard analysis for BESS utilizing ETAP
BOL and EOL sizing calculations
Fire protection study
Thermal management study

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Fractal can serve as a technical adviser for a BESS based project throughout the construction, installation and commissioning period, related to any facets of the Project including such factors as schedule, cost, construction quality, and performance testing.

Lead meetings with stakeholders to gather information required to do the work
Prepare a weekly status report at the end of each week
Track open action items and collaborate with the responsible party

Coordinate with owner, off-taker, contractors, subcontractors and AHJ
Prepare an agenda and meeting minutes to capture key discussion points after each meeting
Troubleshoot and advise on areas of concern and schedule conflicts

CONSTRUCTION MILESTONE MANAGEMENT

Fractal can provide periodic reviews to include:

Conduct an on-site inspection to assess the quality of the work completed to date
Review the EPC contractor’s periodic progress report
Evaluate the actual quality control procedures implemented and advise if, in its opinion, the Quality Control/Quality Assurance program of the EPC contractor is appropriate and adequate with respect to project site conditions and typical of industry practice
Review and attest to the veracity of the loan disbursement requests and actual invoices

Review and assess project change orders
Review the status of the construction completion schedule and budget
Review the status of the project compliance with applicable permits and licenses
Review other items listed in the terms of reference
Provide a letter report addressing each of the above items after each site visit

FAT WITNESS AND VERIFICATION

Fractal will witness and serve as the customer’s representative for all applicable Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). These tests are customizable and an include:

System Integration FAT
Battery Standard FAT

PCS Standard FAT
Transformer and Switchgear Standard FAT

CONSTRUCTION WALKTHROUGH

Fractal will conduct a walkthrough of the final construction and installation of all ESS related infrastructure and equipment for the project site by reviewing:

Walkthrough of final construction and installation of all ESS related infrastructure and equipment
Major system components to include: Battery, PCS, LV Transformer, MV Transformer, Switchgear
Project design specifications e.g., battery system, fire suppression, protective relays, etc.
Outdoor Breaker design, specifications and engineering

Safety and hazards
Review performance specifications
Site layout, and the mechanical and electrical design
Compatibility and completeness of major systems for the intended service of the equipment

ENERGY STORAGE OWNER’S ENGINEERING