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.
Power Plant Controls for Grid-Following & Grid-Forming IBRs
Today, the power system is entering a new era where variable renewable energy (VRE) sources such as photovoltaics solar (PV-Solar),...
Behind the Scenes: The Power of SCADA in Movies and Games
We all know that SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is Nor-Cal Controls bread and butter when it comes to renewable...
Post-IRA Boom: An Upbeat Outlook for the Renewable Energy Industry
The energy sector remains optimistic and is swiftly transitioning towards clean energy, despite facing obstacles such as...
Nor-Cal Controls Partners with Flow Software
Nor-Cal Controls (Nor-Cal) has partnered with Flow Software to offer enhanced analytical capabilities as part of our standard SCADA...
Six Factors That Impact BESS Projects
With electricity generation on track to transition to renewable energy, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are becoming...
Knowledge Sharing is Our Passion
In 2022, after a two year hiatus, Nor-Cal Controls hosted the return of Solar & Storage Operations Training (SSOT)! The three...
BESS/LDES to Enhance Renewable’s Utility
The Power system is experiencing a transformation globally with never before seen scale and speed.New installations of inverter-based...
A Year in Review – 2022
As Nor-Cal Controls hits the ground running in this new year, we reflect on all the amazing things that happened in 2022! No rest for...
Real Time EMT Modeling
The Electrical grid is undergoing a rapid change with the addition of renewable energy inverter-based resources (IBRs) offsetting and...
SCADA – Dynamic Monitoring & Control System for PV-Solar SCADA
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems have been facilitating industrial automation for decades now. The term...