$180M
13.20%
Track connection milestones and network operator approvals
Energy Engineering
Energy engineering for grids that have to keep working
Generation, transmission, substations, and renewables across Australia. We engineer energy assets that connect to the grid, meet network standards, and run when the country needs them.
Energy assets designed for grid compliance, performance, and operational reliability.
Generation and Renewables
Solar, wind, battery storage, and conventional generation projects from feasibility through detailed engineering and connection.
Substations and Transmission
High and low voltage substation design, primary plant layout, protection coordination, and transmission line engineering.
Grid Connection and Network Studies
Connection applications, load flow, fault level, harmonic, and protection studies to meet NER and network operator requirements.
Energy Engineering
Core Expertise
89.7%
Site progress
Energy delivery
Energy engineering that respects how networks actually operate and how grid connection actually happens.
Core capability
Built Around Grid Realities
Designs that account for actual network capacity, fault levels, and connection point constraints. Not generic templates dropped onto a site.
Network-fit design
Sized to the actual networkEquipment matched to connection point capacity
Core capability
NER and Network Standards Aligned
Studies and designs that meet National Electricity Rules, AS/NZS standards, and individual network operator technical requirements the first time.
Standards aligned
Approved without reworkStudies aligned to NER and network rules
Core capability
Coordinated with Civil and Network Operators
Substation civil works that match electrical equipment. Cable routes that miss other services. Engagement with network operators before submissions.
Civil and network fit
Coordinated before submissionElectrical, civil, and network operator aligned
Energy engineering
with a network mindset
We design energy projects the way networks actually accept them. Connection-ready studies, equipment selected for compatibility, and engagement with network operators before formal submission.
Connection-ready studies
Load flow, fault level, and protection studies prepared to network operator templates, with assumptions traceable and inputs verifiable.
Network operator engagement
Pre-application discussions with network operators so connection scope, equipment, and protection align with what the network will approve.
Equipment that meets specifications
Plant and equipment selection matched to network technical requirements, not just generic supplier datasheets.
Overview
Benefits
Project metrics
From feasibility through to grid connected
Energy engineering moves through feasibility, connection studies, detailed design, network operator approval, construction, and commissioning. We stay involved across each stage so connection happens cleanly and on schedule.
Enquire nowA clear energy delivery path
Four stages we run on every energy engineering project.
Feasibility and connection scoping
Confirm site, technology, connection point, and study scope before formal engagement with the network operator.
Connection studies and detailed design
Run load flow, fault level, harmonic, and protection studies. Develop detailed electrical and substation design in parallel.
Network operator approval and submission
Submit connection applications, respond to network operator comments, and obtain formal approval to connect.
Construction and commissioning support
Respond to RFIs, witness factory acceptance tests, support site commissioning, and close out with as-built documentation.
GRID CONNECTION COST
+13.40% ↑
Connection studies issued
Load flow studies complete
$180,500
Connection
Engineering phases
Study, design, build, commission
Study
Model the demand
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Design
Engineer the network
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Commission
Energise and test
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Handover
Transfer to ops
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Energy Engineering in practice
Real RECOR projects delivered with this discipline.
Maitland Hospital Solar
- Client: Downer
- Sector: Energy, Government
- Role: Structural engineering
- Value: $2 million
Charlestown Square Rooftop Solar Project
- Client: Shell
- Sector: Government
- Role: Structural Engineering
- Value: $5 million
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Got questions? Let's clear them up
What does RECOR's energy engineering service cover?
Generation projects (solar, wind, battery storage, conventional), substation and transmission engineering, grid connection studies, and network engagement across feasibility through commissioning.
What standards and rules do you work to?
The National Electricity Rules (NER), AS/NZS 3000 (wiring rules), AS/NZS 7000 (overhead lines), individual network operator technical requirements (Ausgrid, Endeavour, Essential, Powercor, Energex, Ergon, SAPN, Western Power, TasNetworks, Jemena, AusNet), and AEMO requirements for registered generation.
Can you do the network operator connection application?
Yes. We prepare connection enquiries, formal connection applications, generator performance standards, and all supporting studies. We handle the technical correspondence with the network operator through to approval.
Do you work on both new connections and existing site augmentations?
Yes. New connection points, existing connection upgrades, capacity increases, technology changes, and revoking obsolete connections are all part of regular work.
Do you support construction and commissioning?
Yes. We respond to RFIs, witness factory acceptance tests, support site commissioning and energisation, attend network operator commissioning checks, and produce as-built documentation.
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