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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
Energy
Acentech brings extensive experience working directly with energy companies, design engineers, and distributors on a wide range of facilities.
Utility suppliers are transforming the energy distribution system to meet the needs of the future. Addressing the needs of the communities they serve includes managing the noise and vibration generated by the energy grid. Acentech’s expert noise and vibration engineers bring a streamlined approach to evaluate, measure, and mitigate noise in the design and construction of energy-generating and transmission facilities. Our technical expertise 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 effected communities.
ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
- Traditional Coal and Gas-Fired Electrical Plants
- Solar Energy Facilities
- Wind Energy Facilities
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Facilities
- Electrical Transformer Facilities
- Cogeneration Plants
- Nuclear Power Facilities
SERVICES
Examples of our services for the Energy sector include:
- Noise measurements, modeling, and data analysis
- Federal, municipal, and state regulatory compliance
- Design, specification, and evaluation of noise treatments
- Best Available Control Technology (BACT) analysis
- Environmental Impact Reports, Statements, and Assessments (EIR, EIS, EA)
- Expert testimony
- Public engagement
- Construction noise modeling and monitoring
- Modeling of nuclear warning signals
Featured Projects
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Site and Equipment Noise Compliance
Energy
Solar Farm Noise Study
Energy
Hendersonville Substation
Energy
Tufts University Central Energy Plant
Higher Education, Energy
VT Department of Public Services Wind Farm
Environmental, Industrial, & Transportation, Energy
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