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Renewable Energy & Solar PV Operations
Leveraging SEL Equipment for Grid Modernization
Nor-Cal Controls, a leading SCADA integrator specializing in PV Generation, leverages advanced SEL equipment to enhance grid...
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...
Understanding the Main Plant Controller
Nor-Cal Controls dives into the world of solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) at CAISO-connected sites, specifically...
Ahead of the Curve on NERC IBR Regulations
The Nor-Cal team recently attended the Solar Plaza Asset Management conference in San Diego and it was a whirlwind of industry...
Exploring the Power of a Microgrid
A reliable electricity grid is needed to support our daily needs. With the increased frequency of adverse weather in recent years,...
The Renewable Energy Job Market: A Growing Landscape
In recent years, the renewable energy sector has experienced remarkable growth, driven by the increasing global demand for clean and...
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),...
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...
Soiling Implications
Photovoltaic (PV) technologies directly convert sunlight into electricity and are one of the most diffused and economically viable...