Blog Articles
At Nor-Cal Controls, we’re committed to sharing insights, industry trends, and expert advice to keep you informed. Our blog is your go-to resource for the latest updates, best practices, and in-depth discussions on all things related to control systems and technology. Whether you’re looking for expert tips, project highlights, or emerging trends, you’ll find valuable content to help you stay ahead.
Soiling Monitoring & Mitigation for Boosting ROI
Soiling from dust, pollen, sand, exhaust and other particulates reduces the amount of light PV panels can take in, leading to power...
Get to Know Nor-Cal: 7 Questions With CEO Rob Lopez
In June 2021, Nor-Cal Controls announced the promotion of Rob Lopez from Director of Business Development to CEO. Rob has grown—and...
4 Ways Solar PV SCADA Integrates Substation Devices
The substation is the hub of the SCADA network, and contains some of the most critical devices, equipment and applications at the...
How to Prepare for SCADA Site Acceptance Testing as An Asset Owner or EPC
Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) demonstrates the successful operation of the SCADA system in the field, including software and hardware...
What Is SCADA System Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Why Is It Important?
The purpose of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) is to demonstrate the hardware quality, system configuration, and specification...
7 Ways Open Architecture Designs Simplify Solar PV SCADA System Retrofits
Retrofitting is the process of modifying or replacing an existing SCADA system within a solar PV plant to fit the new or changing...
String Versus Central Inverters for Solar PV Projects
Inverters have one of the most important jobs at a solar PV plant. They convert the DC power coming from the solar panels into AC...
6 Ways to Reduce SCADA Costs With Intelligent Site Design
Site capacity is one of the major factors that drives the total cost of a SCADA system for a solar or energy storage project....
10 Ways to Maximize Your SCADA Historian Investment
At a solar PV plant, the historian is responsible for storing and logging the data that the SCADA system aggregates. It allows...
Identifying Threats: Understanding Cybersecurity from a Business Risk Perspective
Within the power industry, there has been a lot of noise, chatter, and discussion from many different government agencies regarding...