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SEL-3555-2 Real-Time Automation Controller (RTAC) by Keentel Engineering highlighting data concentra
By SANDIP R PATEL February 23, 2026
Explore advanced substation SCADA design using the SEL-3555-2 RTAC. Secure, IEC 61850-compliant, NERC-ready automation by Keentel Engineering.
Engineers monitoring power system instability at a high-voltage electrical substation during sunset,
By SANDIP R PATEL February 22, 2026
Large-scale blackouts are increasing due to reduced inertia, renewable penetration, and cascading failures. Explore the five grid instability phenomena—transient angle, frequency, voltage, small signal, and cascade tripping—and the multi-layer defense strategies that prevent total power system collapse.
Keentel Engineering logo with the text “Owner’s Engineer Services in Renewable Energy & Power Infras
By SANDIP R PATEL February 20, 2026
Independent Owner’s Engineer services for renewable energy, substations, transmission, and BESS projects—protecting quality, compliance, and long-term asset value.
WECC logo with the text “Electric Reliability and Security for the West” and title “WECC Interconnec
By SANDIP R PATEL February 20, 2026
Understand WECC interconnection-wide modeling requirements for steady-state and dynamic cases, BES compliance, DER integration, and long-term planning.
Engineer analyzing harmonic distortion in a power substation with current and voltage waveform graph
By SANDIP R PATEL February 20, 2026
Learn why harmonic distortion is rising in modern power systems and how harmonic studies protect grid stability, compliance, and critical assets.
Comparison of issued-for-construction and as-built substation drawings at an electrical substation s
By SANDIP R PATEL February 19, 2026
Learn why as-built substation drawings often differ from construction plans and how stronger QA/QC, constructability reviews, and procurement alignment prevent costly field rework.
BIM-enabled utility substation design showing 3D digital model visualization on tablet and laptop wi
By SANDIP R PATEL February 19, 2026
Discover how BIM transforms substation design into a lifecycle-driven, data-rich utility platform improving engineering, procurement, and operations.
ERCOT PGRR 085 Dynamic Model Improvements: Requirements, PSCAD Benchmarking & Compliance Guide
By SANDIP R PATEL February 17, 2026
Explore ERCOT PGRR 085 dynamic model improvements, PSCAD validation, model quality testing, and compliance requirements for IBRs.
Blog banner showing data centers, utility-scale battery storage, and power transmission infrastructu
By SANDIP R PATEL February 10, 2026
Analysis of how hyperscale data centers and gigawatt-scale loads are transforming U.S. power systems, driving new tariffs, transmission upgrades, and critical power system studies.
Blog banner showing virtual power plants, utility-scale battery storage, solar panels, and wind turb
By SANDIP R PATEL February 10, 2026
Industry update on virtual power plants, large-scale energy storage, long-duration systems, and grid resilience trends reshaping the U.S. power system in 2026.
Aerial view of a large-scale 700 MWh battery energy storage facility with grid-connected solar panel
By SANDIP R PATEL February 10, 2026
Statistical insights into Alliant Energy’s 700 MWh utility-scale battery storage deployment across Wisconsin and Iowa, analyzing grid reliability, EMS integration, solar firming, and decarbonization impact.
Keentel Engineering branded image showing electrical control panels with wiring and network equipmen
By SANDIP R PATEL February 8, 2026
Learn best practices for substation secondary systems design—covering protection and control, DC systems, relay panels, CT/VT circuits, redundancy, and compliant substation engineering.
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