Guidelines for PLC installation, wiring and connection precautions

PLC installation – input/output Input/output installation is perhaps the biggest and most critical job when installing a PLC – programmable controller. Read more

Inaugural STUDIO Energy Storage Technical Conference a Success

For three days this week in San Francisco, the energy storage community convened to explore and discuss the practical technical considerations of deployment, integration and operation of energy storage systems on the grid. The STUDIO Energy Storage Technical Conference brought nearly 200 industry experts from utilities, project development, and research communities came together in a unique educational setting – combining expert panels and speakers with an interactive and engaging peer-to-peer learning format.

Three applications where variable speed drive really rocks!

Energy saving & variable speed drive Many industrial sectors have discovered the benefits of using variable speed drive (VSD) control. Read more

BREAKING: Omnibus Bill in MA Includes Energy Storage Procurement Targets

Bill H.4568 came out of committee last night with multiple provisions related to the expansion of energy storage in the state. The 'Act to promote energy diversity' includes a number of different facets primarily focused on wind and hydropower, but it also empowers DOER to set appropriate targets for storage procurements and opens up ownership of distributed storage assets to the utilities. 

5 transformer constructions you're most likely to see inside buildings

Transformer constructions Liquid filled, ventilated dry and gas filled dry types There are several different types of transformer constructions you can see installed in. Read more

Assessing South Africa's Energy Storage Market

The U.S. government-led Power Africa initiative – which brings new renewable and gas-fired energy online, while also improving electricity transmission and distribution – helps identify emerging energy needs on the continent, as well as the emerging technologies that can meet those needs.

How standby generators work and how to dimension them?

Standby generators Standby generators (Figure 1 below) are used in order to provide consumers in the system entitled to standby. Read more

What is distribution substation and its main components?

Distribution substation Distribution substation typically operates at 2.4 – 34.5 kV voltage levels, and deliver electric energy directly to industrial and residential. Read more

Energy Storage Legislation Can Enable Clean, Resilient Energy for MA and Accelerate Grid Modernization

Washington, D.C. – July 22, 2016 – The Energy Storage Association (ESA) urges Massachusetts House and Senate leaders to include the energy storage provisions of Senate Bill 2400 in their Conference Committee report. Massachusetts is a beacon for the clean technology and energy industries, leading ambitious grid modernization efforts and spurring continued advancements in clean energy technologies that have created nearly 100,000 jobs. With the Commonwealth's goals for clean energy deployment and grid modernization, significant energy storage will be needed in the near future, and the Commonwealth will secure its leadership in the advanced energy economy by including storage in forthcoming legislation.

Greensmith Energy Expands Global Reach-Signs Agreement with Wärtsilä Energy Solutions to Deliver Energy Storage Systems Globally

HERNDON, Va.--Greensmith, one of the largest providers of energy storage software and integration services, announced today it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Wärtsilä. This enables Wärtsilä to deliver energy storage systems integrated with solar PV, and Wärtsilä Smart Power Generation power plants, jointly forming a hybrid energy solution. Greensmith will provide its GEMS software platform to provide the full control for the entire system. Wärtsilä, a global leader in multi-fuel power plants will leverage its significant installed base and provide global EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) and O&M (operation and maintenance) services to customers worldwide. As a combined market solution, Wärtsilä and Greensmith will provide sustainable, reliable, and affordable power - particularly in countries and regions with limited or small electrical grids.

Few good tips for low voltage switchgear maintenance and care

Low voltage switchgear The low voltage switchgear involves many devices like power circuit breakers, MCBs, aux. relays, CTs, VTs etc.. Read more

ESA Supports Procurement Targets and Utility Ownership Models of Energy Storage in MA

ESA urges Members of the House and Senate to pass energy legislation that includes the energy storage provisions of S2400, authorizing the Department of Energy Resources to determine and adopt appropriate targets for viable and cost-effective energy storage in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Electricity and water do not form a happy partnership, do they?

Drying Out Electrical Equipment Electricity and water do not form a happy partnership and so it is often necessary to. Read more

Doosan Acquires 1Energy Systems and Enters Rapidly Growing Grid Intelligence Sector

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction (DHIC), a Korea-based global leader in power generation technologies, today announced the acquisition of Seattle-based 1Energy Systems, founded in 2011 to develop the software platform needed to automatically integrate Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into the electric power system. 

Commissioning tests of protection relays at site (before set to work)

Installation of protection relays Installation of protection relays at site creates a number of possibilities for errors in the implementation. Read more

The basics of power in alternating current circuits (you MUST NEVER forget)

Power, voltage & alternating current In a DC circuit, the power is equal to the voltage times the current, or. Read more

How do you become a master electrician?

Master electrician exam There are a number of differences between the Journeyman test and the Master electrician exam. Generally speaking,. Read more

Power Distribution Network Explained To Electrical Engineers (Beginners)

3-Phase Power Distribution Network An example of a three-phase power distribution network is illustrated in Figure 1 below. In the. Read more

6 Common Setting Parameters Available On Most Of The Softstarters

Softstarter parameters This technical article includes a short description of six common setting parameters available on most of the softstarters. Other. Read more

12 Basic Motor Types Used For Industrial Electric Drives

Few Words About Electric Drives Almost all modern industrial and commercial undertakings employ electric drive in preference to mechanical drive. Read more