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.
Energy Storage – The Key to Large Scale Deployment of Renewable Energy
Power generation plants produce the second largest share of greenhouse gases (approximately 25% of 2020 GHG emissions). Deep...
The Return of Solar & Storage Operations Training
After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Nor-Cal Controls hosted the return of the Solar & Storage Operations...
The Truth about AC-Coupled vs. DC- Coupled Projects
Grid connected PV-Solar plants are non-dispatchable energy sources controlled to inject maximum available power into the power grid....
SCADA Wars
May the Rey-active power be with you all you Jedi's & Sith's out there!Our days at Nor-Cal Controls are spent working hard and...
Energy Management System (EMS) Elaborated
Energy Management Systems (EMS) have become a hot topic of discussions as we move towards reliable renewable energy resources....
Solar & Storage Operation Trainings
Solar and Storage Operations Trainings are back as Nor-Cal Controls provides a deep dive into operator fundamentals as they pertain...
Long Duration Energy Storage: Applications & Trends
Efforts to limit rising temperatures by controlling greenhouse gasses (GHG) are in aggressive mode globally. As the pace of...
Celebrating Women in Engineering: A Profile of Automation Engineer Katie Neal
March is Women's History Month! The first woman to be professionally employed as an electrical engineer was Edith Clarke. Born in...
Intersolar North America 2022 Conference Recap
Nor-Cal Controls was pleased to return to Intersolar North America (ISNA) in 2022— our first trade show after a two-year hiatus due...
Get to Know Nor-Cal: A Day in the Life at the Fabrication Shop
The Nor-Cal Controls in-house fabrication shop builds electrical control panels, weather stations, data acquisition racks and network...