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.
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...
Nor-Cal Controls & IES Partner to Deliver Cutting-Edge BESS Solutions
[El Dorado Hills, CA] – [1/10/2025] – Nor-Cal Controls (Nor-Cal), a leading control systems integrator, and International Energy...
The Benefits of Using a Single SCADA for PV and BESS
The customizable nature of Nor-Cal’s SCADA offerings presents flexible designs for solar sites and can be used to build...
Leveraging SEL Equipment for Grid Modernization
Nor-Cal Controls, a leading SCADA integrator specializing in PV Generation, leverages advanced SEL equipment to enhance grid...
Enhancing Customer Experience with Nor-Cal’s Customer Care Program
In today’s fast-paced business environment, delivering exceptional customer service is crucial for success.At Nor-Cal Controls, we...
CAISO, ADS, and Nor-Cal Controls: Automating the Wholesale Electricity Marketplace
If you look around you, chances are you’ll find some device or appliance that—through a long series of breakers, transformers,...
IEEE Std 2800: Ensuring Grid Resilience with Inverter-Based Resources
As Nor-Cal continues to lead the way in renewable energy integration, guidelines released for inverter-based resources aim to improve...
Getting a Head Start – Nor-Cal’s Engineering Internship
It is no secret that today’s job market is very difficult to navigate, but this is especially true for new college graduates. Those...
A Guide to SQL and NoSQL Historians
SCADA systems rely on historians - data hubs that archive site operations. Choosing the right historian software can be tricky....
The Misfit Toys of Nor-Cal: Where Weird is Wonderful
Let's be honest, most workplaces can feel a bit...beige. But here at Nor-Cal, things are anything but ordinary. Our founder, Bob...











