We’ll get to the punch line first. Your personal safety relies on one person and one person only….and that person is you. Look in the mirror — that’s it. Electricity is a powerful force — one that helps us each and every day in all that we do. With that power comes an element of significant risk: severe injury or …
Adis Talović is the Lead Power Systems Engineer at RESA Power in Charlotte, North Carolina. His responsibilities include supporting the branch team with engineering studies, project management, field support, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance and safety. A NETA Level 4 Certified Technician, Talović has participated in NETA meetings and conferences since 2015 and serves on the Membership Application Review Committee and …
As we approach the end of another successful year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the achievements and challenges that have defined our industry. This past quarter, we had the privilege of hosting the inaugural Electrical Power Innovations Conference (EPIC), and I’m thrilled to report that it was a tremendous success. EPIC brought together leaders, innovators, and professionals …
Solar performance testing is crucial for verifying the efficiency and reliability of photovoltaic (PV) power systems. As solar installations become more prevalent, it’s essential to have testing plans in place to ensure systems are functioning optimally and meeting expected performance standards. This article explores the key components of a typical solar interconnection site, outlines an effective testing methodology, and discusses …
As the world of solar energy continues to grow, testing on the acceptance and maintenance sides will grow with it. In typical installations, we have been asked to test only the basic electrical apparatus. This typically consists of circuit breakers, transformers, instrument transformers, relays, cables, grounding, and functional testing. Inverters are often held for the manufacturer to set up and …
Solar generation relies on a discontinuous power source — the sun. Day and night cycles paired with environmental factors like precipitation and cloud cover influence its reliability, so power generation from this type of renewable source is cyclical rather than continuous. This means your transformer will not run at 100% load for 24 hours. Depending on the time of year, …
Circuit breaker types and technologies have a rich history. Whether we are referring to arc-extinction methods such as oil, air-blast, air magnetic, SF6, newer non-SF6 technologies, and vacuum, or to energy storage methods such as mechanical springs, pneumatics, and hydraulics, the use of and preference for these technologies has changed vastly over time. It is essential to understand diagnostic testing …
NETA’s industry-leading Corporate Alliance Partners (CAPs) have joined forces with NETA to work together toward a common aim: improving quality, safety, and electrical system reliability. In our ongoing NETA World series focused on the thought leadership behind these successful companies, this issue features Drew Welton, Vice President of Sales for intellirent, a division of ElectroRent. Welton provides strategic leadership to …
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We are in the midst of a metamorphosis of the North American grid. An energy transition is underway, leading to rapid changes in the energy resource mix. Governmental policies, changes in resource economics, and consumerdemand for clean energy are impacting the change. The challenge facing the industry now, and in the coming decade, is how to assure resource adequacy in …