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Case Study: Impact of Solar Photovoltaic Installations
2012 was a historic year for the U.S. solar industry. There were 3,313 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic (PV) capacity installed throughout the year, which represents 76% growth over 2011’s record…
Three-Phase Motor Start Causes Voltage Dips
In many cases when a local utility customer complains of voltage problems, it can often be traced back to a neighboring electrical load change that has caused voltage dips on…
The True Cost of Low Energy Lighting
During President George W Bush's administration a congressional bill was enacted in December of 2007 called the Federal Independence and Security Act (H.R 6), which called for a ban on…
Faulty Capacitor Bank Switching
Abstract Troubleshooting electrical power and equipment failure incidents is not unlike a crime scene investigation that establishes not only collateral damage, but also attempts to determine, using investigative techniques and…