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Power & Utilities
We began our firm in clean energy, and it remains at the heart of what we do
Salas O’Brien provides consulting and engineering for renewable energy, electrification, carbon capture, renewable natural gas, geothermal / geo-exchange, cogeneration, storage and recovery, utility substation, and power system engineering and design.
We work with renewable energy facilities to plan and design power distribution systems and related infrastructure. We help utilities manage and balance their energy supply and demand and provide consulting services related to regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessments, and risk management for power and utilities projects.
Power & Utilities Projects
What we can offer
Salas O’Brien provides a wide variety of engineering and technical services to meet the demands of this high-performance sector.
Transmission & distribution
Salas O’Brien has extensive experience in designing a range of components, including transmission lines, substations, transformers, switchgear, and more. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and develop custom solutions that optimize performance, reliability, and efficiency.
District systems
Salas O’Brien creates reliable, resilient, and sustainable district systems combining economical electrified thermal networks, thermal storage, energy recovery, cogeneration, and clean energy management.
Utilities privitization
Salas O’Brien provides technical and strategic support to governments and private entities in the process of transferring ownership and control of utilities from the public to the private sector.
Geothermal & renewables
Salas O’Brien provides consulting and engineering for the sources of energy that can be replenished naturally such as heat exchange, solar, wind, and hydropower.
Sustainability & decarbonization planning
Salas O’Brien helps clients develop strategies and policies to transition from carbon-intensive to low-carbon energy sources.