Commercial & Industrial Case Study
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s flagship research institutions. Renowned for its pioneering work in renewable energy, climate science, and grid innovation, LBNL plays a leading role in transforming energy systems at both national and global scales. The lab frequently pilots next-generation clean energy technologies to assess feasibility, scalability, and impact.
In January 2023, the Energy Technologies Area (ETA) at LBNL initiated a demonstration project to evaluate the integration of solar and battery technologies in a campus-based microgrid. To proceed, the lab required high-efficiency inverter and battery systems that met the rigorous standards of DOE-funded field trials:
Due to the technical sensitivity of the equipment and the fast-track nature of the deployment, LBNL required a supplier who could act quickly, maintain clear documentation, and ensure precise delivery without delays or substitutions.
Wilson Dependable Services (WDS) partnered with LBNL’s clean energy procurement team to source and deliver the following key components for their solar battery integration initiative. WDS provided line-item documentation and conformance artifacts, then sourced and delivered:
WDS ensured that all system components were:
We also supported LBNL’s procurement office with product specification sheets, compatibility confirmations, and documentation for federal acquisition protocols. Cross-checked inverter–battery compatibility (voltage, communications, and commissioning procedures).
The system was installed and commissioned on schedule in January 2023, enabling the research team to begin energy modeling and load response testing as planned. The inverter and battery system became part of a larger proof-of-concept model for decentralized campus energy management.
Thanks to timely procurement and reliable equipment performance, the project met key testing benchmarks within the first 90 days — setting the stage for broader microgrid analysis in 2025. The partnership between WDS and LBNL not only helped drive energy innovation but also demonstrated the value of agile small business procurement in supporting mission-critical research.
Fulfilled via: Direct Lab Request (Email) | WDS Website + e-Quote
Product: Energy-management systems and calibration equipment
Timeline: January 2023
Compliance: DOE lab purchasing policies; ISO-compliant manufacturer documentation; manufacturer ISO documentation on file state grant documentation
