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Products, Solutions & Services

Trimark solutions are built from time-tested, field proven devices and assemblies. We package products with services designed to help you avoid the pitfalls and challenges of an evolving market.

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Products

Trimark’s end-to-end solutions help resource owners and EPCs overcome the challenges of connecting to, and participating in, the electric power market. Our solutions may combine products to meet the objective. The following tabs provide information about these building blocks.

Trimark’s Vantage SCADA platform is a utility-scale control and monitoring solution designed to maximize revenue of utility-scale PV, battery storage, and PV+BESS resources.

Vantage integrates the advanced control functions and monitoring capabilities that resource owners need to optimize operations, automate report generation, meet PPA performance requirements, maximize profits, and support asset management.

See a Vantage System Demo

Trimark’s RIG fulfills CAISO’s requirement to participate in California’s electric markets.

Trimark delivers RIG solutions on ruggedized Trimark Data Gateway or SEL RTAC platforms. Trimark’s turnkey RIG includes a computer, software, design, testing, configuration, installation, and certification. Trimark’s RIG is scalable and supports NERC CIP compliance.

Trimark’s RIG meets CAISO RIG requirements including:

  • Real-time data telemetry between site devices (revenue meters, plant interfaces, meteorological systems, and PV inverters) and CAISO
  • Sends data securely from generation to CAISO using DNP and 2048-bit encryption
  • Automated Generation Control (AGC) enables authorized set point adjustments
  • Data aggregation from multiple resources
  • Supports resource generation control, data historization, alarms and alerts, reporting, and analytics

Trimark builds complete MET stations to your specifications and PPA requirements. We start by using instruments that meet accuracy requirements and our standards for reliability. Then our team designs, procures, assembles, configures, installs, and commissions the complete system.

Typical MET Station Assembly

  • Solar irradiance sensor(s) (e.g. Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) and Plane of Array (POA)) that meet the ISO 9060 Secondary Standard and IEC 61724 Class A Standard
  • All-in-one MET sensor including wind direction/speed, temperature, barometric pressure, humidity
  • Rain sensor
  • Back panel temperature sensors
  • Data logger
  • Back-up power (PV panel, UPS, battery)
  • Frame and equipment enclosures

Optional Instruments and Equipment

  • Soiling stations
  • Diffuse irradiance

MET stations are typically included in Trimark’s end-to-end SCADA solution.

Field Network Equipment (AKA network drop) bridge between intelligent devices (e.g. inverters, RIG, meter, MET stations) and the fiber network. They’re like onramps to the freeway that transmit data to the SCADA server and RIG. Typically, one network drop is required for each inverter skid (in a PV plant). Network drops typically include:

  • Fiber switch
  • Auxiliary ethernet switch
  • I/O converter
  • Serial converter
  • Power supply, UPS and Battery
  • NEMA 4 enclosure

The fiber patch panel is separate from the network drop. The EPC or its fiber contractor typically provides patch panels as part of the fiber network scope.

Network Equipment is typically included in Trimark’s SCADA solution.

Trimark’s assembles computer cabinets to protect critical computer, network, and security equipment from harsh environmental conditions and cyber threats.

Our cabinet assembly is designed to be mounted on a standalone concrete pad. If your site has a conditioned computer building, we can install the cabinet within the building or install just the equipment into existing shelving.

Cabinet

  • NEMA 4 enclosure with lockable security and weather protection (typically 19”, 42U. Other sizes and ratings available.)Server Cabinet

Typical Equipment

  • Network appliances (e.g. router, firewall)
  • UPS and batteries
  • Patch panels
  • GPS satellite clock
  • Switches (distribution, ethernet, Fiber optic)
  • I/O

Options:

  • HVAC (recommended for outdoor installation)
  • Power inverter in lieu of UPS and batteries
  • NEMA 4X stainless steel cabinet

Server Cabinets and/or associated equipment are part of Trimark’s SCADA solution.

Metering cabinets provide security and environmental protection for revenue meters. The cabinet can be provided in a variety of sizes depending on the number of meters required. Trimark assembles, wires, and bench tests each cabinet before shipping to the site. The Meter Cabinet includes:

  • NEMA 4 enclosure (various configurations)
  • Meter sockets
  • 10 pole test switch
  • Socket or panel mount

Meter Cabinets are included in Trimark’s Metering solution.

 

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    Vantage SCADA

    Trimark’s Vantage SCADA platform is a utility-scale control and monitoring solution designed to maximize revenue of utility-scale PV, battery storage, and PV+BESS resources.

    Vantage integrates the advanced control functions and monitoring capabilities that resource owners need to optimize operations, automate report generation, meet PPA performance requirements, maximize profits, and support asset management.

    See a Vantage System Demo
  • Remote Intelligent Gateway (RIG)

    Trimark’s RIG fulfills CAISO’s requirement to participate in California’s electric markets.

    Trimark delivers RIG solutions on ruggedized Trimark Data Gateway or SEL RTAC platforms. Trimark’s turnkey RIG includes a computer, software, design, testing, configuration, installation, and certification. Trimark’s RIG is scalable and supports NERC CIP compliance.

    Trimark’s RIG meets CAISO RIG requirements including:

    • Real-time data telemetry between site devices (revenue meters, plant interfaces, meteorological systems, and PV inverters) and CAISO
    • Sends data securely from generation to CAISO using DNP and 2048-bit encryption
    • Automated Generation Control (AGC) enables authorized set point adjustments
    • Data aggregation from multiple resources
    • Supports resource generation control, data historization, alarms and alerts, reporting, and analytics
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    Meteorological (MET) Stations

    Trimark builds complete MET stations to your specifications and PPA requirements. We start by using instruments that meet accuracy requirements and our standards for reliability. Then our team designs, procures, assembles, configures, installs, and commissions the complete system.

    Typical MET Station Assembly

    • Solar irradiance sensor(s) (e.g. Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) and Plane of Array (POA)) that meet the ISO 9060 Secondary Standard and IEC 61724 Class A Standard
    • All-in-one MET sensor including wind direction/speed, temperature, barometric pressure, humidity
    • Rain sensor
    • Back panel temperature sensors
    • Data logger
    • Back-up power (PV panel, UPS, battery)
    • Frame and equipment enclosures

    Optional Instruments and Equipment

    • Soiling stations
    • Diffuse irradiance

    MET stations are typically included in Trimark’s end-to-end SCADA solution.

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    Field Network Equipment

    Field Network Equipment (AKA network drop) bridge between intelligent devices (e.g. inverters, RIG, meter, MET stations) and the fiber network. They’re like onramps to the freeway that transmit data to the SCADA server and RIG. Typically, one network drop is required for each inverter skid (in a PV plant). Network drops typically include:

    • Fiber switch
    • Auxiliary ethernet switch
    • I/O converter
    • Serial converter
    • Power supply, UPS and Battery
    • NEMA 4 enclosure

    The fiber patch panel is separate from the network drop. The EPC or its fiber contractor typically provides patch panels as part of the fiber network scope.

    Network Equipment is typically included in Trimark’s SCADA solution.

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    SCADA Server and Head-end Network Equipment Cabinet

    Trimark’s assembles computer cabinets to protect critical computer, network, and security equipment from harsh environmental conditions and cyber threats.

    Our cabinet assembly is designed to be mounted on a standalone concrete pad. If your site has a conditioned computer building, we can install the cabinet within the building or install just the equipment into existing shelving.

    Cabinet

    • NEMA 4 enclosure with lockable security and weather protection (typically 19”, 42U. Other sizes and ratings available.)Server Cabinet

    Typical Equipment

    • Network appliances (e.g. router, firewall)
    • UPS and batteries
    • Patch panels
    • GPS satellite clock
    • Switches (distribution, ethernet, Fiber optic)
    • I/O

    Options:

    • HVAC (recommended for outdoor installation)
    • Power inverter in lieu of UPS and batteries
    • NEMA 4X stainless steel cabinet

    Server Cabinets and/or associated equipment are part of Trimark’s SCADA solution.

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    Meter Cabinet

    Metering cabinets provide security and environmental protection for revenue meters. The cabinet can be provided in a variety of sizes depending on the number of meters required. Trimark assembles, wires, and bench tests each cabinet before shipping to the site. The Meter Cabinet includes:

    • NEMA 4 enclosure (various configurations)
    • Meter sockets
    • 10 pole test switch
    • Socket or panel mount

    Meter Cabinets are included in Trimark’s Metering solution.

     

Services

Trimark Services are designed to help you plan smart so you can operate effectively. We start by understanding your goals. Then we help you understand your options, design a realistic plan, maintain your systems, ensure compliance, and maximize market opportunities. We’re your partner for years, and years, of profitability.

To help you anticipate and avoid common challenges, our experts provide practical advice you need to make a smart start. We can help you develop and deploy the computing and technologies required to support utility-scale renewable generation, energy storage, and microgrid projects. Services include:

  • Advice on ISO/Utility Interconnection
  • Technology planning, bid specifications and RFP support
  • Advice on metering and data requirements to participate in green energy incentives.
  • Metering schemes and considerations for SCME and ISOME.
  • Control concepts to address ACC, ADS, Ancillary Services.
  • Cyber Security
  • Network troubleshooting

Trimark provides expert guidance to help you navigate CAISO’s New Resource Implementation (NRI) process and schedule. We have successfully guided more than 900 resources through CAISO’s requirements.

Trimark delivers turnkey revenue metering solutions for compliance, settlements, incentive programs, and renewable energy credits (RECs). Trimark’s end-to-end metering solutions meet the criteria for to have CAISO read meters and process data. Trimark’s solution includes:

  • NRI support,
  • Meter scheme design,
  • Meters and cabinets,
  • Installation,
  • Testing, and
  • CAISO certification.

Resources may participate in the market as a Scheduling Coordinator Metered Entity (SCME). This requires that they complete an SQMD Plan, conduct a bi-annual audit, and re-certify their meters. This solution is especially well suited to resources in generation environments that require complex metering (e.g. DLC) to account for losses. Trimark’s solution includes:

  • NRI, meter scheme design, meter and cabinet, installation, testing, and certification.
  • Develop SQMD Plan. CAISO requires resources to develop and submit a plan to demonstrate that the meter data created, collected, and submitted will be settlement quality. The plan must address meter certification/annual re-certification, meter reading systems, VEE processes and procedures, affirmation, audit, and other requirements.
  • Daily meter reading using MV-90; VEE; SQMD preparation and submittal (to CAISO or SC)
  • Annual meter re-certification to confirm accuracy.
  • Support for the annual Affirmation
  • Support for the bi-annual Attestation/SQMD Audit to verify accuracy and management procedures.

As a Meter Data Management Agent (MDMA), Trimark is authorized to collect, validate and report Settlement Quality Meter Data (SQMD) for resource owners, utilities, ISOs, and incentive programs.

Trimark reads meter data via MV-90 then applies standard Validation, Estimation, and Editing (VEE) protocols.

Once validated, meter data is delivered for use in performance management, financial settlements (e.g. SCME), and compliance.

Trimark provides nationwide service support, proactive monitoring, and a 24/7 call center. With our comprehensive client care services, we can troubleshoot your equipment issues – even if we did not install your products.

  • Equipment maintenance and support
  • Site monitoring and reporting
  • SCADA, monitoring, and data hosting
  • Data management services
  • Network and security management
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity
  • Operations support
  • ISO integration support
  • Warranty support
  • Extended hours emergency support

When your CAISO RIG or ECN connection isn’t working properly, it can be expensive.

Trimark’s realtime monitoring buys time to correct issues, avoid penalties and continue market participation. Benefits of realtime monitoring include:

  • Receive early warning about RIG or ECN outages that can result in non-compliance fines.
  • View real-time status and trend recent values for all data points passed through the RIG, including status of the ECN.
  • Compare Primary and Backup meter values to confirm accuracy.
  • Trimark’s Operations Team watches for alerts and initiates diagnostics if an issue arises.

With realtime monitoring, if there’s trouble with the RIG, ECN, or meter points you’ll be the first one to know.

Many PV resources are adding battery storage to provide more market opportunities at more times of the day.

But these power purchase agreements come with contractual obligations – like ensuring secure communications to accept and respond to dispatch commands 24/7/365.

Trimark offers a service option for 18-hour and 24-hour telephone support to help you identify, troubleshoot and address issues that could result in lost revenue or penalties if not resolved or reported.

I want 24/7 support!
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    Consulting Services

    To help you anticipate and avoid common challenges, our experts provide practical advice you need to make a smart start. We can help you develop and deploy the computing and technologies required to support utility-scale renewable generation, energy storage, and microgrid projects. Services include:

    • Advice on ISO/Utility Interconnection
    • Technology planning, bid specifications and RFP support
    • Advice on metering and data requirements to participate in green energy incentives.
    • Metering schemes and considerations for SCME and ISOME.
    • Control concepts to address ACC, ADS, Ancillary Services.
    • Cyber Security
    • Network troubleshooting
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    CAISO NRI Services

    Trimark provides expert guidance to help you navigate CAISO’s New Resource Implementation (NRI) process and schedule. We have successfully guided more than 900 resources through CAISO’s requirements.

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    Revenue Metering

    Trimark delivers turnkey revenue metering solutions for compliance, settlements, incentive programs, and renewable energy credits (RECs). Trimark’s end-to-end metering solutions meet the criteria for to have CAISO read meters and process data. Trimark’s solution includes:

    • NRI support,
    • Meter scheme design,
    • Meters and cabinets,
    • Installation,
    • Testing, and
    • CAISO certification.
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    SCME Plan and Audit

    Resources may participate in the market as a Scheduling Coordinator Metered Entity (SCME). This requires that they complete an SQMD Plan, conduct a bi-annual audit, and re-certify their meters. This solution is especially well suited to resources in generation environments that require complex metering (e.g. DLC) to account for losses. Trimark’s solution includes:

    • NRI, meter scheme design, meter and cabinet, installation, testing, and certification.
    • Develop SQMD Plan. CAISO requires resources to develop and submit a plan to demonstrate that the meter data created, collected, and submitted will be settlement quality. The plan must address meter certification/annual re-certification, meter reading systems, VEE processes and procedures, affirmation, audit, and other requirements.
    • Daily meter reading using MV-90; VEE; SQMD preparation and submittal (to CAISO or SC)
    • Annual meter re-certification to confirm accuracy.
    • Support for the annual Affirmation
    • Support for the bi-annual Attestation/SQMD Audit to verify accuracy and management procedures.
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    Meter Data Management

    As a Meter Data Management Agent (MDMA), Trimark is authorized to collect, validate and report Settlement Quality Meter Data (SQMD) for resource owners, utilities, ISOs, and incentive programs.

    Trimark reads meter data via MV-90 then applies standard Validation, Estimation, and Editing (VEE) protocols.

    Once validated, meter data is delivered for use in performance management, financial settlements (e.g. SCME), and compliance.

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    Service and Maintenance

    Trimark provides nationwide service support, proactive monitoring, and a 24/7 call center. With our comprehensive client care services, we can troubleshoot your equipment issues – even if we did not install your products.

    • Equipment maintenance and support
    • Site monitoring and reporting
    • SCADA, monitoring, and data hosting
    • Data management services
    • Network and security management
    • Disaster recovery and business continuity
    • Operations support
    • ISO integration support
    • Warranty support
    • Extended hours emergency support
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    Realtime Site Monitoring

    When your CAISO RIG or ECN connection isn’t working properly, it can be expensive.

    Trimark’s realtime monitoring buys time to correct issues, avoid penalties and continue market participation. Benefits of realtime monitoring include:

    • Receive early warning about RIG or ECN outages that can result in non-compliance fines.
    • View real-time status and trend recent values for all data points passed through the RIG, including status of the ECN.
    • Compare Primary and Backup meter values to confirm accuracy.
    • Trimark’s Operations Team watches for alerts and initiates diagnostics if an issue arises.

    With realtime monitoring, if there’s trouble with the RIG, ECN, or meter points you’ll be the first one to know.

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    24/7 Monitoring

    Many PV resources are adding battery storage to provide more market opportunities at more times of the day.

    But these power purchase agreements come with contractual obligations – like ensuring secure communications to accept and respond to dispatch commands 24/7/365.

    Trimark offers a service option for 18-hour and 24-hour telephone support to help you identify, troubleshoot and address issues that could result in lost revenue or penalties if not resolved or reported.

    I want 24/7 support!

Expert Perspective

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Last summer when temperatures topped 117 degrees and power demand reached a record 52 GW, California faced a real threat of blackouts. Our team worked nights and weekends to commission SCADA to control two BESS resources that added 227 MW of critical reserves just in time to help avoid a crisis.

Tom Noble

Engineering Project Manager II

The systems we design are a small, but critical, part of power generation. We design the ‘brains’ that monitor and control each resource to be reliable and durable – in some very tough environments. I’m proud to do my part to leave a lasting benefit for society.

Vince Brashear

Director of Design and Engineering

To avoid chaos and support grid reliability and stability, utility-scale resources must tightly manage Voltage, Frequency, NERC and LGIA requirements. Our control solution allows PV and BESS resources to safely connect to the grid, protect their expensive equipment, and bid into more market opportunities.

Stephen Yee

Director of SCADA Controls

Trimark’s meters support billions of dollars in transactions and RECs. Accurate meter data also informs split-second control decisions required for a stable and reliable grid. Owners trust me to attest that their meter data is accurate; and that’s a job I take seriously.

Casey James

Metering Manager, CAISO Inspector

PV plant operators want a real time SCADA interface that shows exactly what their inverters are producing and what’s down. That’s actionable information they need to fix what’s broken, produce more power, and improve profits.

Rob Barrington

Senior Systems Integrator III

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