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.
From the Desk of Our Founder
We enjoyed having the opportunity to sit down with Co-Founder, Bob Lopez to discover how Nor-Cal Controls began its journey of...
Soiling Implications
Photovoltaic (PV) technologies directly convert sunlight into electricity and are one of the most diffused and economically viable...
The Dogs of Nor-Cal 🐕🦺
Let’s face it, the work environment can be competitive and stressful. The possibility of burn-out in our industry is very real. More...
Are You Prepared for a Possible BESS/ESS Upsurge?
PV-Solar is becoming the lowest-cost option for new electricity generation in most of the world, which is expected to propel...
Redundancy for Reliable Data
Renewable energy generation, although intermittent, is set to become a major contributor to the power generation system. Battery...
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...
Meteorological Stations for PV-Solar Power Plants
Solar power generation is significantly influenced by local weather conditions and a proper understanding of these relations is...
Duck-Wrangling 101
Sometimes in life you just happen to stumble across a great team building opportunity, much like a brood of baby ducklings tumbling...
IEEE 2800-Integration with IBR’s TO BPS
It’s no secret that efforts for connecting large-scale wind, solar, battery and other inverter-based resources (IBRs) to the electric...
Shipping SCADA
At Nor-Cal Controls, our motto is “Your Project. Our Passion.” As America’s most trusted SCADA provider, we ensure our products meet...