Radian provided critical services to ensure the project met all regulatory requirements and maintained robust cybersecurity from day one. Services include Managed Compliance Services (MCS) tailored to meet North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) requirements, with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, training protocols, and documentation practices.
Radian also oversees GADS PV reporting, a critical component of NERC compliance, ensuring accurate quarterly performance and event data submissions.
In addition to compliance, Radian provides ongoing managed security services to safeguard the Faraday Solar facility against evolving cyber threats. Continuous monitoring and proactive management help maintain a strong security posture and ensure alignment with industry standards.
Radian began providing services earlier in the year, allowing the implementation team to identify and address critical areas well ahead of the planned COD.
"Prior to becoming operational of such a large-scale PV facility, it is vital for security and compliance to be in place to identify and resolve any potential gaps," said Loggan Purpura, Vice President of Compliance and Risk with Radian Generation. "By starting early, we ensure that people are trained, and systems tested and fully operational before NERC registration."
"Excelsior engaged Radian earlier in the construction process to ensure that the project was ready for NERC registration at COD and prepared to meet ongoing NERC and CIP compliance requirements. Radian’s expertise in the field gave us comfort that our largest project would be ready for operations from day one," said Dan Rosenberg, Senior Director of Asset Management with Excelsior Energy Capital.
Excelsior acquired the Faraday Solar project in 2023 and completed construction in under two years, deploying 1.2 million solar panels across a footprint comparable to New York’s Central Park. The project is backed by a 20-year power purchase agreement.
