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Integrating Solar PV Power with Existing Distribution Circuits; Part 1
A wave of new solar photovoltaic (“PV”) installations for power generation is hitting many distribution circuits around the country. These installations are typically in the range of 10-2000 kW and comprise of a set of solar PV arrays or trays … Continue reading
Posted in Photovoltaic Systems and Distributed Generation, Tech Blogs
Tagged DG, distributed generation, distribution, flicker, grounding, harmonics, interconnection, islanding, linkedin, Photovoltaic, power flow, protection coordination, pterra, PV, short circuit, solar, stability, system impact, tap cycling, training
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Training Schedules for Generation X
Pterra conducts training in power technology subjects, not as a primary line, but in response to a perceived need. Occasionally, work in analytical consulting leads to knowledge and skills that clients and associates desire to acquire. And we are more … Continue reading
Posted in Training Courses
Tagged courses, distribution, dynamics, interconnection, linkedin, New York, power flow, pslf, pterra, short circuit, stability, system impact, training, transmission, voltage
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2011 Course Schedule
Getting a head start on the coming year, the 2011 course lineup is as follows: March 29-31, 2011 – Distributed Generation Analysis and Applications Course (New) April 12-14, 2011 – Understanding Location-Based Energy Pricing (New) April 25-29, 2011 – Power … Continue reading
Posted in Training Courses
Tagged courses, DG, dynamics, interconnection, LBMP, locational-pricing, nodal pricing, power flow, pslf, psse, pterra, seminar, stability, system impact, training, transmission, underground cables, voltage, wind, wind farm, wind power
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Fall 2010 Course Schedule
The upcoming schedule of courses for Fall of 2010 includes a number of mainstay application courses, and a new course on underground cables, offered by Pterra jointly with Electrical Consulting Engineers, Inc. The lineup: Aug 10-12, 2010 – Dynamic Simulations … Continue reading
Posted in Training Courses
Tagged courses, dynamics, HVDC, LVRT, power flow, pslf, psse, pterra, seminar, stability, system impact, training, transmission, voltage, wind, wind farm, wind power
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HVDC Technology: When 2,000 MW is 2,000-Plus-1,200 MW
by Pterra Consulting In this Blog, we discuss the amazing story of how a lowly 2,000 MW HVDC line was able to support a transmission capacity increase of 3,200 MW. Read on …
Posted in Direct-Current (HVDC) Transmission, Tech Blogs
Tagged CREZ, ERCOT, HVDC, interconnection, power flow, pterra, system impact, Texas, transmission, wind farm, wind power
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Wind Farm Integration: Analytical Requirements
Wind Farm by Pterra Consulting Whereas, power plants using renewable energy sources were not too long ago considered exotic, today they are the new face of energy — the wind mill replacing the smokestack as the symbol of electric … Continue reading
Posted in Wind Power Integration
Tagged interconnection, LVRT, power flow, pslf, psse, stability, system impact, transmission, wind, wind farm, wind power
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