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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Charged Up for Noise Control
Today we can store enough energy in a chemical battery to supply power to an entire community. Battery energy storage systems, often referred to as “BESS”,…
May 30, 2023
Adapting and transforming the energy distribution system to meet the future grid must seamlessly integrate into the built environment. Acentech’s noise and vibration experts can assist energy suppliers and developers to address regulatory compliance and potential community impacts.
Acentech provides world class expertise in the evaluation, measurement, and mitigation of noise and vibration in the siting, permitting, design, and construction of energy-generating and transmission facilities. Our wealth of experience allows for the determination of potential impacts, and recommendations for mitigation on a proactive, cost-effective basis. Our solutions address regulatory requirements and stakeholder needs and can greatly reduce the impact of unwanted noise on affected communities.
ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
- Solar Energy Facilities
- Wind Energy Facilities
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Facilities
- Electrical Transformer (Substation) Facilities
- Cogeneration Plants
- Nuclear Power Facilities
- Traditional Coal and Gas-Fired Electrical Plants
SERVICES
Environmental Noise
- Noise measurements, modeling, and data analysis
- Federal, state, and municipal regulatory compliance
- Design, specification, and evaluation of noise treatments
- Environmental Impact Reports, statements and assessments
- Construction noise modeling and remote monitoring
- Litigation support / Expert testimony
- Public engagement
Environmental Vibration
- Vibration measurements, modeling and data analysis
- Design, specification, and evaluation of vibration mitigation strategies
Equipment (Product) Noise/Vibration
- Source sound level measurement and quantification
- Equipment noise & vibration control
- Equipment redesign for noise reduction
Featured Projects
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Site and Equipment Noise Compliance
Energy
Solar Farm Noise Study
Energy
Hendersonville Substation
Energy
RagingWire VA3
Corporate / Commercial, Energy
Tufts University Central Energy Plant
Higher Education, Energy
VT Department of Public Services Wind Farm
Environmental, Industrial, & Transportation, Energy
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