Irby crews bring extensive electric power infrastructure experience to Battery Energy Storage Systems. Whether starting with greenfield new project builds or updating existing facilities, Irby’s scope of work includes everything from foundations to battery changeouts. Our portfolio of BESS projects ranges from 10MW to 409MW systems. The scope of services we specialized in include:

• Civil work and site prep
• Concrete and helical pile foundations
• Above and below-grade conduit
• Control wires and cables
• Climate control systems
• Battery installation and replacement
• Distribution infrastructure
• System testing

Irby is actively working on BESS sites and has completed over 50 BESS projects. In 2021, Irby built what was, at the time, the world’s largest BESS facility. Installing 53,144 individual battery modules on a site with 132 containers, allowed our crews to hone processes and find efficiencies our clients continue to benefit from today. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver value through efficiency in this evolving specialized service.

Irby’s Battery Division crews include licensed electrical technicians and journeymen electricians with specialized expertise. The Irby team works closely with strategic partners to cover every aspect of BESS projects. Our team prides itself on being thorough and streamlining workflow. Specific procedures guide all of our fieldwork ensuring the safety of our team. This is our number one focus in everything we do.