Top Ten Electrical Engineering Courses for Career Growth
Today’s power engineers are expected to seamlessly navigate 200-page protection schematics, simulate complex transients using software such as ETAP, analyze and troubleshoot relay protection schematics, design robust LV distribution networks, and even leverage Artificial Intelligence to troubleshoot power quality issues…. Read more
May 25, 2026 | By Edvard Csanyi
Why Compliance to Harmonic Studies Is Now Mandatory for Modern Power Systems
Modern power systems are undergoing fundamental transformation. The rapid growth of inverter-based resources—such as battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar PV plants, wind farms, HVDC links, electric vehicle chargers, and power-electronic-dominated industrial loads—has significantly altered the harmonic behavior of electricity… Read more
Jan 19, 2026 | By Muhammad Kashif
The Rise of Harmonic Distortion in Modern Power Systems
Modern power systems are undergoing a profound transformation. The rise of harmonic distortion is becoming a huge problem. The traditional grid once dominated by large synchronous generators and linear loads—has evolved into a complex, inverter-rich network driven by renewable generation,…...
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Dec 15, 2025 | By Muhammad Kashif
Cutting-edge technology utilized in modern substations (that every engineer SHOULD learn)
The design of substations is to deliver a cost-effective solution that, to the extent feasible, exhibits high availability, reliability, and operational flexibility. This rule applies to both newly constructed and 40-year-old substations from a utility standpoint. Although this is feasible,…...
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Sep 22, 2025 | By Edvard Csanyi
P28 Study in Modern Power Systems: What Is It and Why It Matters So Much Nowadays
The reliable operation of modern power systems depends not only on the robustness of infrastructure but also on the technical standards that govern their design, operation, and connection requirements. In the United Kingdom, these standards are developed and maintained by…...
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Sep 08, 2025 | By Muhammad Kashif
The Problems of Modern Distribution Systems in the Age of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
The evolution of power distribution networks is being shaped by unprecedented growth in distributed energy resources (DERs), particularly rooftop solar and other inverter-based technologies. Traditionally designed for one-way power flow from substations to end-users, distribution systems are now experiencing reverse…...
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Jun 02, 2025 | By Muhammad Kashif
Is storing excess energy in batteries worth integrating into the power system?
To be honest, the technology of energy storage in batteries is pretty hot nowadays. It’s smart for utilities worldwide to get in line to learn what it is and how countries can benefit from it. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)…...
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Oct 07, 2024 | By Muhammad Kashif
Specific electrical design tips for a few most common types of commercial facilities
This technical article covers some specific considerations (modern power supply, electric distribution, transportation, lighting controls, and communication systems) for a few most common type of commercial facilities such as banks, colleges and universities, fire stations, health care facilities and office…...
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Mar 06, 2023 | By Edvard Csanyi
Capacitor banks protection, cautions and maintenance tips
It would not be wrong to say that humanity has never consumed so much electricity, and to make the paradox bigger, there is still a lack of energy. The sharp increase in consumption in the last couple of decades has…...
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Apr 04, 2022 | By Rahmatullah Alam
How to measure power quality? What devices should you use and what to measure?
Measuring power quality and finding a bugbear in the network which is messing with the power are considered a highly paid job. Every electrical network and its problems with harmonics, transients, or disturbances are unique and need careful planning, setting… Read more
Jan 18, 2021 | By Edvard Csanyi
Five power quality devices that every commercial plant must have installed
Nowadays everybody speaks about power quality. For many reasons, I would say. Electrical energy is now polluted more than ever, and consumers are more sensitive to power disruptions and fluctuations than a small flower to the stronger wind. But, it… Read more
Apr 20, 2020 | By Edvard Csanyi
Essential fundamentals of harmonics distortion for future power quality experts
It’s quite easy to understand what is the harmonics distortion. If you take a look at the past, you must notice that power system was much cleaner and straightforward. Most loads were primarily linear in nature. Linear loads draw the… Read more
Dec 30, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
The facts about modern rotary and static uninterruptible power systems (UPS)
This technical article covers the brief explanation of the power quality issues with the reference to the past as well as two main types of modern UPS systems – rotary and static uninterruptible power systems, their characteristics, advantages and disadvantages…. Read more
Sep 04, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Six MV/HV applications of series capacitors for improving the power quality
Series capacitors are connected in series in the circuit and therefore carry the full transmission line current. The series capacitor is actually a negative reactance in series with a transmission line. The voltage rise across the capacitor is a function… Read more
Jan 23, 2019 | By Edvard Csanyi
Why to automate power substation? What do you get?
Substation automation involves the deployment of substation and feeder operating functions and applications ranging from SCADA and alarm processing, to integrated volt-var control in order to optimize the management of capital assets and enhance operation and maintenance efficiencies with minimal… Read more
Jul 09, 2018 | By Edvard Csanyi
