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.
BESS Basics: Battery Energy Storage Systems for PV-Solar
By Nashvinder Singh and Jigeesha Upadhaya Energy storage systems capture surplus energy during times of high production/low demand...
How to Build a Successful Company Culture
Company culture is who you are beyond what you do. It's how you see yourself as a company. It is a strong company culture that has...
Get to Know Your Engineers: A Day in the Life of Automation Engineer
Nor-Cal's success wouldn't be possible without the experience, passion and dedication of our talented engineers. We sat down with our...
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...