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In today’s connected world, nearly every critical system whether it’s renewable energy, healthcare, finance, or transportation relies on the invisible backbone of fiber optic networks. At the heart of these networks lies a precision process called fusion splicing, the method of permanently joining two fiber optic strands together. While it may seem like a small […]
When designing a fiber optic network, one of the most important early decisions is how to install the cable. Should you place it directly in the ground, or run it through protective conduit? Both methods – direct buried and conduit installation are widely used in renewable energy, utility, and telecommunications projects. Each approach has unique […]
What Is an OTDR? An OTDR is a testing instrument designed to send a pulse of light down a fiber optic cable and measure the backscatter and reflections that return. By analyzing these signals, the OTDR can map the entire length of the fiber, identifying points of loss, splices, bends, breaks, and connectors. The result […]
When designing a communication network whether for a solar farm, wind project, or data center the type of fiber you select will impact performance, reliability, and long-term costs. The two primary categories are single-mode (SM) and multi-mode (MM) fiber, but within those categories are specific standards, such as OM1, OM3, and OS2. Understanding these options […]
Installation: How REIG Can Help Building a reliable fiber optic network is no small task. From renewable energy projects to utility substations and data centers, fiber installation is the backbone of modern communication systems. While the end result delivers high-speed, resilient connectivity, the path to get there is filled with technical and logistical challenges. At […]
We’re excited to share an important update: Brian Otto has officially acquired REIG from company founder Keith Davis. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Keith for his visionary leadership, dedication, and the solid foundation he built in the renewable energy sector. His contributions have positioned REIG as a trusted partner in the industry. […]
In the rapidly evolving landscape of renewable energy, utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) farms have emerged as a cornerstone for sustainable green power generation. Years of operation has shown the industry these are not “build-it and forget-it” systems, so accurate and pertinent data about the site’s functionality and performance are critical to the operation of these […]
Last time we discussed the holistic collection of data, both the must-have information and the data points that seem to be small and inconsequential. But as we saw, all data is important, its what we do with it that’s makes the difference. So, data must be collected and managed. From this point on, it’s not […]
In the first chapter of the series about DAS and SCADA, we learned why these systems are not only necessary, but required for utility scale PV generation systems. Its all about knowledge, the power to know what a site is or is not doing. In this next article, we dig a little deeper into what […]
Known as SCADA, DAS or whatever you want to call it. The need for these types of data collection systems on solar PV sites is no longer optional. And to moist of the installation community, they are a mystery, full of different devices, multicolored terminals, and a variety of wires and communications cables. And its […]
