Optimal placement of reactive power compensation Devansh Gautam 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 voltage. Voltage stability is a key limitation to the...
Navigating UK’s grid code compliance management Mahmoud Elkazaz & Kevin Smethurst With the ongoing energy transition, the importance of ensuring stability and reliability in the UK’s power system cannot be overstated. The grid code, a set of technical...
Energising Ireland: A Guide to Grid Code Compliance Kahraman Yumak 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 protect the power system’s integrity and contribute...
Visualizing the PQ curve Miguel Penagos To maintain system stability and manage diverse characteristics and resources, utilities and developers rely on PQ curve analysis. This analysis is particularly important for complying with FERC Order 827 at the Point of...
UK takes action on connection gridlock Mahmoud Elkazaz In common with many other countries around the world, the UK’s queue for grid connections has become highly congested in recent years. New initiatives by the country’s regulator – Ofgem – and the UK Government are...
How microgrids are changing the UK electric network Mahmoud Elkazaz & Syahrul Saad The UK electric network is undergoing a transformation with the rise of microgrids. These small-scale, neighbourhood-based power systems are altering how communities receive and...
