Eliana Silva

Eliana Silva

  • Joined: March 21, 2024
  • Articles: 59

SCADA: Why Renewable Energy Projects Depend on It

CATL battery energy storage container on a flatbed truck being delivered to a utility-scale construction site in Long Beach, California. The container is part of the SCE Energy Storage Portfolio and will be integrated into the site’s SCADA system for real-time monitoring, alarm handling, charge/discharge control, and grid coordination.

Modern renewable energy projects are complex, integrated systems that must respond to changing conditions in real time, interact with the grid, and meet increasingly strict operational standards. At the center of that control and communication framework is SCADA (Supervisory Control…

American Infrastructure Powering the World

A world map at night showing illuminated cities and networks of light across continents, symbolizing global connectivity. Overlaid text reads “American Infrastructure Powering the World.”

As U.S. technology companies scale globally, they’re bringing more than software and devices with them; they’re exporting the physical infrastructure that makes modern operations possible. From cloud services to fintech platforms, many of the world’s leading digital tools are built…

California Surpasses 200,000 EV Chargers

Electric school buses parked under solar canopies equipped with EV chargers at Turlock Unified School District in California. The image represents BEI Construction’s solar and EV charging project—300 kW PV and 16 EV chargers—highlighting California’s progress toward 200,000 public EV chargers.

California has reached another clean-transportation milestone. The California Energy Commission (CEC) reports that the state now has more than 200,000 publicly available and shared electric vehicle (EV) charging ports — about 68% more than the number of gasoline nozzles statewide.…

Seal Beach: Clean Energy on Navy Land

Rows of solar panels at the Seal Beach Solar + BESS project in Orange County, California, with battery storage units in the background. Text overlay reads ‘Clean Energy on Navy Land.'

The Seal Beach Solar + Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project is now complete and delivering clean power in Orange County, California. Built on federal land at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, the project combines solar generation and storage to…

Riding the Desert Rays: Arizona & Renewables

Solar panels in the Arizona desert at sunset, with the headline "Arizona: Exceptional Sunlight, Scalable Projects" overlaid in white text.

Arizona has long been defined by its sweeping desert landscapes and intense sunlight. Today, that same solar abundance is becoming a mainstay of the state’s energy strategy. With record-setting heatwaves, growing population centers, and innovative utilities, Arizona is investing heavily…

What It Really Takes to Build a Utility-Scale Solar Plant

Aerial view of the Aquamarine solar project in Stratford, California, showing rows of utility-scale solar panels stretching across a desert landscape under clear skies. Text overlay reads: “Solar at Scale – From Ground to Grid.”

Bringing a utility-scale solar plant to life requires far more than photovoltaic panels and available land. These large-scale projects demand rigorous civil engineering, advanced electrical integration, and disciplined project execution. From sitework to final commissioning, each stage requires careful coordination,…

Expanding Our Impact in Healthcare Technology

Stanford Health Care hospital with glass skybridge and courtyard at dusk.

BEI Construction is proud to be supporting some of the most advanced healthcare institutions in the Bay Area, including Stanford Health Care and UCSF, with the infrastructure that powers innovation in patient care, medical research, and hospital operations. From secure…

Building a Future-Proof Campus

Front view of a residential-style building at sunset with white-trimmed windows and brown shingles, accompanied by the bold white text “Future-Proof Campus” in the sky area above the roofline.

In Santa Rosa, BEI has completed a forward-looking infrastructure upgrade at a senior living community offering skilled nursing and assisted living. Guided by our client’s vision to promote well-being, independence, and connection for older adults, BEI led a comprehensive technology…