RRC Power and Energy

In 2007, energy in North America was synonymous with fossil fuels, and the renewable sector was only starting to gain momentum. Wind power was barely noticeable compared to traditional power sources. RRC Power & Energy (RRC), founded in that pivotal year, recognized the immense potential in this emerging industry and began offering engineering services tailored to the unique requirements of this market.

Today, RRC stands out as one of the select few companies in the US renewable energy sector with the capability and experience to provide full-scope engineering services for utility-scale generation projects. The company has in-house teams of engineers, designers, and technicians for the full spectrum of disciplines required to support a renewable project from start to finish, including project development, geotechnical, civil, structural, SCADA, and electrical engineering, along with land surveying, construction material testing, and field services.

At the heart of RRC’s success is its commitment to innovation, especially critical in addressing the engineering challenges of increasingly larger Wind Turbine Generators (WTG). With WTGs now averaging capacities between 3.5 to 5 MW, a massive leap from the 1 MW average of the early 2000s, traditional foundation designs have become economically unviable. RRC responded with its own innovative designs, including the patented Braced Tube Foundation, capable of supporting the increased size and weight of modern turbines. This innovation reflects the company’s strategic foresight and adaptability in a rapidly evolving industry.

Bill Bong, the co-founder and President of RRC, highlighted the company’s impressive track record in wind power in the United States since 2007, “If we look at structural engineering, our team has designed over 22,000 WTG foundations in the US, equivalent to approximately 58 GW and representing almost 40 percent of the entire installed wind capacity.”

RRC’s expertise extends to all facets of wind power engineering, including electrical system studies and the design of high voltage and SCADA systems. The company’s in-house approach to managing these diverse disciplines streamlines project execution and ensures prompt delivery of high-quality designs.

Engineers and project managers at RRC are encouraged to engage directly with project sites, gaining invaluable real-world insights. This hands-on approach not only cultivates direct communication with clients but also nurtures trust, transforming relationships into partnerships that transcend mere transactions.

RRC holds client satisfaction and quality work as core values. In several instances, clients have entrusted the firm with complete project oversight, confident in its capability to deliver excellence from inception to completion. Underscoring these values prompted the firm to establish a unique structured system to gather client feedback.

Despite the impressive strides made in the past decade, the wind energy sector, both in the United States and globally, still has considerable room for growth. As RRC expanded, it did so with the current leaders in the industry, including owners, developers, and EPCs. Now, with the influx of new entrants into the space, RRC recognizes its responsibility to impart knowledge and expertise, both domestically and internationally, and not just in the wind sector but also in solar and energy storage. The path toward the energy transition hinges on the willingness of seasoned and adept companies like RRC to support emerging players. RRC stands ready to help.