The effect distances, from aerial HV energized conductors, have on electrostatic coupling to vehicles and machinery: CIRED 2025 Paper
High-voltage (HV) earthing is sometimes treated as a box-ticking exercise to satisfy standards. In reality, a well-designed and well-maintained...
Protection coordination studies and arc flash hazard analyses are both essential for electrical safety. While they serve different technical...
As the energy transition accelerates and grid conditions grow more dynamic, protection engineering is no longer just a compliance requirement, it’s...
Data centers are now among the fastest growing and most complex loads on the grid. Unlike traditional industrial loads, these sites don’t draw power...
Bringing a new generation resource online in the ERCOT region is a complex, multi-stage process that demands precise modeling, rigorous...
As the world accelerates its transition to a low-carbon economy, offshore wind farms have become an important element of the strategy to meet global...
Arc flash is a significant electrical hazard resulting from electrical arcs, which has caused severe burns, injuries, fatalities among electrical...
On 30 September in Christchurch, New Zealand, PSC Senior Managers, Ray Young and Justin Webster, joined the Aruhiko Power Engineering Excellence...
PSC was represented by the following experts from our North America team: Rick Hudella, Rob Fairchild, Anil Jampala, and Mihaela Ciulei. If you’re...
Regular testing of power generators is not only a regulatory requirement but a critical component of safe, reliable, and efficient grid operation....
PSC Consulting, a global electricity consulting firm founded in New Zealand in 1995, proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. This...
Accurate models of power system resources are fundamental to the power system’s reliability, stability, and long-term planning. Model Quality...
In a testament to the power of community investment, a recipient of a scholarship from The Lines Company (TLC) has returned to conduct research on...
PSC is excited to announce the opening of its new office in Edinburgh. This expansion is part of PSC’s continued growth strategy to better serve the...
The power grid is evolving, and so are the requirements for connecting new resources. EMT simulations are becoming a key tool for analyzing...
PSC prides itself on maintaining vendor-neutrality, including our Operational Technologies (OT) solutions for electric utility control center...
National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) recent submission to the UK Government, outlining the path to a clean power system for Great Britain by...
Choosing between a Bilateral Embedded Generator Agreement (BEGA) and a Bilateral Embedded Licence Exemptible Large Generator Agreement (BELLA) can...
The electricity sector is witnessing an increasing number of grid connection applications year by year. As at the end of April 2024, in GB, the...
Engineering Recommendation G99 came into force in the United Kingdom on 27th April 2019, replacing the earlier G59 standard. It applies to any new...
Within the domain of relay protection, where ensuring the safety and reliability of electrical networks is paramount, compliance with regulatory...
In the realm of modern power systems, the integration of microprocessor-based relays from various vendors can present a considerable challenge for...
In the ever-evolving landscape of energy production and distribution, power system studies play a pivotal role. Historically, large electricity...
Every power system needs some form of reactive power support to maintain system reliability and to counter disturbances that may lead to a drop in...
With the ongoing energy transition, the importance of ensuring stability and reliability in the UK’s power system cannot be overstated. The grid...
This white paper by PSC’s Kahraman Yumak delves into the critical role of adhering to Ireland’s Grid Code, detailing the testing protocols that...
In Part 1 of this article series, I discussed the dynamics of a business partnership and what it means to work with a premier system integration...
This April, a total solar eclipse will cross the United States from Texas to Maine. While the eclipse will only last for several minutes, the...
Earthing system design for 11kV high voltage (HV) substations in developed, industrial or urban areas can prove challenging, particularly where the...
The UK government has set targets to reach net zero by 2050, with a strategy for all electricity to be supplied by 100% zero-carbon generation by...
To meet global net zero targets, the construction of renewable energy installations is increasing. These generation sites are often installed...
With the UK electricity network undergoing a rapid increase in size to help accommodate new green generation facilities, bespoke earthing system...
Decarbonization is a complex and challenging process that requires a radical transformation of our energy system and our society. However, it is...
To maintain system stability and manage diverse characteristics and resources, utilities and developers rely on PQ curve analysis. This analysis is...
In common with many other countries around the world, the UK’s queue for grid connections has become highly congested in recent years. New...
The UK electric network is undergoing a transformation with the rise of microgrids. These small-scale, neighborhood-based power systems are altering...
Delivering a stable and reliable source of power comes with an array of challenges. Among them is parallel line resonance that can occur in shunt...
The UK’s leading position in offshore wind could be under threat unless it reinforces the market with new approaches to accelerate development. As...
Data analytics has emerged as a game-changing force across all industries, including power utilities. It can potentially reshape and enhance...
Planning your next move is critical in an industry that’s rapidly evolving. As innovations emerge from all corners of the globe, finding the right...
In Part 1, we discussed some of the scenarios where a utility might be looking to develop a roadmap, as well as some of the challenges they may...
With the push to build a more resilient and reliable grid in full swing, the challenge of stabilizing the flow of electricity grows ever more...
In the final part of our ‘Complexity of Renewables’ series, we look at why storage assets need to be more comprehensively considered in security...
Producing hydrogen from renewable sources (known as green hydrogen) that would otherwise be wasted is an innovative form of energy storage. But...
Welcome to a world where energy is readily shared and traded among peers, revolutionizing how we power our lives. Amid the UK’s ambitious net-zero...
In Part 1 of this two-part series, authors Sean McConnon and Abraham Alvarez-Bustos explained what asset management (AM) is and why it’s important...
In this white paper, author Graeme Hutchison provides insight into Australia’s offshore renewable energy framework, its components, and comparisons...
The concept of a twin of a physical system is decades old. But it’s only recently that computing power has grown sufficiently to enable the digital...
Offshore wind energy is taking off! With various projects underway, taking the necessary steps to effectively test, develop, and operate the...
In this series of short technical articles, we look at various topics that illustrate the complexity of renewables as a concept within the ongoing...
Solar PV technology is forecast to surpass coal as the world’s largest source of power with capacity tripling in the next five years, per IEA’s...
Climate change stands as an urgent and paramount global challenge, exerting far-reaching ramifications across multiple sectors and notably impacting...
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are essential in today’s energy mix. They enable energy to be stored and then released to provide various...
Utilities around the world are upgrading and optimizing their grid infrastructure. However, between incorporating renewable energy sources,...
In their special report on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), the International Energy Agency made the bold claim that “reaching net...
Running the grid smoothly is a delicate and complex task. Among the countless steps that enable a consistent and reliable flow of electricity is...
Hydrogen has long been championed as a potential source of low to zero-emissions energy as part of a net zero world. Until now, the cost of...
In this series of short technical articles, we look at various topics that illustrate the complexity of renewables as a concept within the ongoing...
In this series of short technical articles, we look at various topics that illustrate the complexity of renewables as a concept within the ongoing...
Nuclear energy doesn’t require the burning of fossil fuels, so it doesn’t directly contribute to carbon emissions. But concerns about the amount of...
Within the Asia Pacific region, PSC has a proven reputation for helping our clients develop and support various energy market systems and schemes,...
While AI promises utility grid operations a shiny upgrade, it’s not all sunshine and roses. The landscape is advancing exponentially as AI companies...
Recently there has been an uptick in countries that are transitioning to an overall low-carbon energy system to obtain hydrogen gas from water...
In the dynamic and evolving field of power systems, maintaining a stable and reliable power supply is vital for grid operations. Power quality...
Automated testing is an essential best practice in modern software development and for implementing market-rule-driven systems. It has helped PSC’s...
As the energy sector is responsible for around 75% of all greenhouse gas emissions, the transition to renewable energy sources – and net zero by...
PSC is investing in the power and energy industry’s next generation. Collaborating with Washington State University (WSU) and the University of...
Effective AM can result in significant benefits, such as increased power system reliability, availability, and safety, as well as reduced costs and...
In this series of short technical articles, we look at various topics that illustrate the complexity of renewables as a concept within the ongoing...
Recent developments in AI have sent ripples of excitement across the globe. Companies in virtually every industry are either looking to implement or...
Spam, scams, and ransomware; malicious software, viruses, and malware; bad actors, Black Hat hackers, and cyber terrorists… these words are terms...
This is the second article in a two-part series aimed at highlighting the role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in future power systems. In...
Active Network Management (ANM) is a concept that has been gaining increasing attention in recent years as a means of improving the efficiency and...
In this series of short technical articles, we look at various topics that illustrate the complexity of renewables as a concept within the ongoing...
As we move to a more sustainable future, how we generate, transmit, and distribute energy is shifting. Microgrids are local electrical grids that...
In this series of short technical articles, we look at various topics that illustrate the complexity of renewables as a concept within the ongoing...
Smart microgrids help us be more resilient in the face of climate change and natural disasters—they can even help fight global warming by helping to...
The U.S. electricity grid is foundational to the nation’s economic vitality, stability, and societal well-being. Recent data indicates significant...
There are many biases and misconceptions surrounding the energy transition. Alex Boyd’s latest eBook, Perspectives on the Energy Transition, takes...
In this series of short technical articles, we look at various topics that illustrate the complexity of renewables as a concept within the ongoing...
Inadequate power quality can lead to numerous issues, including equipment damage and serious system malfunctions. These can all have dire...
In this series of short technical articles, we look at various topics that illustrate the complexity of renewables as a concept within the ongoing...
In 2022 utilities experienced more than 100 attacks against substations and other physical infrastructure. While the U.S. Department of Energy has...
Renewable technologies such as wind and solar energy are becoming powerful tools in the fight against climate change. Over the last few decades,...
In 2022 utilities experienced more than 100 attacks against substations and other physical infrastructure. While the U.S. Department of Energy has...
In an age when renewable technologies enable power plants to be built at virtually any size, how do you calculate the optimum size based on a vast...
This post is courtesy of Thomas Lee, Co-founder and CSO of Derapi, helping DER service providers and device manufacturers with DER connectivity....
In this series of short technical articles, we look at various topics that illustrate the complexity of renewables as a concept within the ongoing...
The November/December IEEE Power & Energy Magazine features an article by Ambra Sannino titled, The three Ds: Do they describe the energy transition?
Biases and misconceptions often surround the energy transition. In this series of articles, I’ll take a closer look at some of the conclusions...
As the world experiences rising climate change concerns and the need for sustainable energy solutions increases, APAC – with its diverse country...
Local US governments are in a tough spot. Shrinking revenues, chronic underspending on cybersecurity, reduced staffing, and outdated legacy systems...
This post is one of the articles published by a small cohort within our UK team including Dr. Mahmoud Elkazaz, James Wilson, Andrew Eviston, and...
Biases and misconceptions often surround the energy transition. In this series of articles, I’ll take a closer look at some of the conclusions...
Biases and misconceptions often surround the energy transition. In this series of articles, I’ll take a closer look at some of the conclusions...
Considered by many to be a banner year in the progress of offshore wind, 2021 saw 21,100 megawatts of offshore wind connection to the grid worldwide...
This post is one of the articles published by a small cohort within our UK team – including Dr. Mahmoud Elkazaz, Dr. Carlos Ferrandon-Cervantes, Raj...
Aging utility Operational Technology (OT) systems, the rise in renewables being interconnected to the grid, and the need for expanded functionality...
The energy crisis engulfing Europe has placed HVDC interconnectors in the spotlight like never before. But what is the impact of such a high...