When distributed generation causes net reverse power flow on a distribution feeder, several voltage-related issues can occur. According to studies published by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory ...

All utilities maintain statistics on the reliability of the electricity supply to consumers. In recent years, utilities have begun to track other power quality characteristics of the distribution ...

HDE's FACT Feeder Ammeter Clear Tester prevents damage to distribution feeder circuits by detecting ground connections before a feeder is energized. June 17, 2013 HDE's FACT Feeder Ammeter Clear ...

Distribution system operators face a growing need for distributed energy resource situational awareness. One part of advanced distribution management system (ADMS) functionality that currently lacks ...

There are many reasons for utilities to invest in Advanced Distribution Management Systems, particularly as more renewable resources are utilized and integrated, and the need for reliability and ...

Present day Distribution Automation (DA) goes beyond reducing manual procedures. DA makes distribution systems more controllable and flexible based on accurate data for decision-making applications.

Australian scientists have identified seven methods to prevent PV losses when overvoltage-induced inverter disconnections occur. The methods include battery storage, reactive power inverters, export ...