Utility-Scale PV Engineering

Engineering support for a utility-scale photovoltaic facility in Alberta, Canada, focused on the high-voltage interface between the plant and the grid. The work centred on insulation coordination, a finite-element (FEM) grounding system design, and electromagnetic transient (EMT) simulation of fast-front overvoltages.

1. 01

   Insulation coordination study for the plant's high-voltage equipment, including BIL rating selection.

2. 02

   Grounding system design using finite-element (FEM) modelling of the substation grounding grid.

3. 03

   Electromagnetic transient (EMT) simulations of fast-front overvoltage events.

4. 04

   Validation of protection schemes under the simulated overvoltage conditions.

Ensured precise BIL rating selection and validated protection schemes under fast-front overvoltages.

• Insulation coordination All cases — Insulation coordination →
• Grounding system design All cases — Grounding system design →

Systems & technologies

• Insulation Coordination
• Grounding System (FEM)
• EMT Simulations
• BIL Rating
• Utility-Scale PV