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.
SCADA Wars: The Energy Force Awakens (in the Millennium Falcon)
Greetings, fellow energy enthusiasts, and may your power cells be ever charged!Continuing our “SCADA Wars” series, we felt it was...
Nor-Cal Controls and IES BESS: Key Differentiators in Battery Energy Storage
Selecting a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) requires careful consideration of reliability and efficiency. Nor-Cal Controls'...
To Patch or Not to Patch: A Most Perilous Question
Hark! Good gentlefolk of industry, lend me thine ears, for I shall tell thee a tale most dire—the tale of patches neglected, of...
Introducing the Nor-Cal Controls SCADA Summit
For years, our Solar & Storage Operations Training (SSOT) course has provided a solid foundation in SCADA systems. As the energy...
Open vs. Proprietary: Choosing the Right SCADA System for Your Solar Plant
Choosing the right SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system is crucial for the efficient and profitable operation of...
Making Connections at Intersolar North America 2024
The Nor-Cal team headed to San Diego, attending the Intersolar North America 2024 conference. The event provided valuable insights...
What’s In a Name? The Inspiration Behind Naming Solar Projects
As the world dances towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, solar projects have taken center stage! Beyond their...
Health & Well-Being at Nor-Cal
At Nor-Cal Controls, our employee’s health and well-being are important. It’s not only beneficial, but it creates an effective and...
RE+ Conference Recap
Last week the Nor-Cal Controls team hit the ground running to exhibit at the Re+ 2022 tradeshow (formerly knowns as SPI, ESI, and...
Nor-Cal, Ansible, and WMI: Using Powerful Discovery Tools to Maintain Software Security Standards
As infrastructure around the world advances further towards total integration, from IoT to Industrial Applications, network and...