New Generation Course: Planning, Design, and Interconnection of Modern Power Plants – Naples, FL

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The U.S. power sector is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. Surging demand from data centers, electrification, and industrial growth—combined with aggressive decarbonization goals—is driving unprecedented investment in new generation. Whether you’re developing or operating utility-scale renewables, high-efficiency combined-cycle plants, nuclear, or hybrid systems, success demands a comprehensive understanding of market drivers, technology options, grid impacts, and regulatory pathways.

This intensive 3-day training course delivers exactly that: a practical, expert-led roadmap to planning, designing, and interconnecting new generation in today’s dynamic grid.

Who Should Attend

• Project developers and asset owners
• Utility engineers and technicians
• Transmission planning engineers and system operators
• Regulatory professionals
• Financial institutions and investors in energy infrastructure

Location: Staybridge Suites Naples – Marco Island
Dates: January 27 – 29, 2026
Investment: $2,600 (includes course materials and refreshments)

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Course Agenda

Day 1: Market Drivers & Technology Foundations

• Overview of U.S. generation growth: data centers, load growth, and policy impacts
• Types of new generation: renewables, gas, nuclear, storage, and hybrids
• Grid impacts of different generation technologies
• Data center power demands and their influence on system planning
• Site selection and new generation application strategies
• Interconnection requests and feasibility studies

Day 2: Design, Compliance & Technology Deep Dive

• NERC compliance essentials for new projects
• Renewable generation design process and development stages
• Conventional (gas-fired, nuclear) generation: latest state of the art design, controls, and performance
• Renewable generation: inverters, BESS integration, and grid support functions

Day 3: Real-World Case Studies

• Full-day interactive case studies led by all instructors
• Lessons from recent solar, wind, gas, and hybrid projects
• Strategies for successful interconnection and commercial operation
• Project execution best practices and lessons learned.

Expert Instructors

• Kestrel Power Engineering – Leaders in generation controls and grid integration
• TG Advisers – Power plant design and operations specialists
• EN Renewables – Site selection and project development
• EN Electrical Consulting – Interconnection and transmission planning
• EN Compliance Management – NERC compliance and risk management
• Maskwa High Voltage – Renewable project engineering and execution
• PMO – Project management and document control

Why This Course?

• Timely & Actionable: Built around today’s hottest growth drivers—data centers, interconnection queues, and hybrid fleets.
• Balanced Perspective: Covers both conventional and renewable pathways with equal rigor.
• Interactive Case Studies: Learn from real projects, not just theory.
• Networking Opportunity: Connect with peers and instructors shaping the future of U.S. generation.

Related Courses

• Kestrel Conventional Generation Controls Training – Las Vegas
• Kestrel Inverter-Based (Renewable) Generation Controls Training – Las Vegas
• NERC Compliance Management Training Course – Las Vegas
• TG Advisers Power Plant Training: Steam and Gas Turbines, Generator, and Control System Training – Las Vegas

Presented by ENTRUST Solutions Group – Engineering | Design | Compliance | Integration

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