Power Systems Analysis

We have an extensive track record in this area and have delivered over 100 successful projects for a broad range of clients, including ongoing work with developers. We also sit on consultancy panels for major Australian utilities and are proud to be an active contributor to our industry.
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Power Systems Analysis services include:

Generator Connections

Within Australia:

• Complete knowledge of the Australian NER S5.2.5
• Full Generator Performance Standard (GPS) assessment studies to meet the requirements of the NER S5.2.5 for connections in the National Electricity Market (NEM)
• We work with developers in an open and collaborative way to ensure project success
• Assistance with negotiating the connection process and access standards with AEMO and NSPs
• Connection Feasibility Studies
• Commissioning Support, hold point testing and R2 testing
• Power quality assessment and harmonic filter design

Within New Zealand:

• Full knowledge of the NZ EIPC
• Fault ride through studies to ensure compliance with EIPC 8.25A and 8.25B
• Transmission / distribution network constraint assessment
• Optimal connection point evaluation
• Economic analysis
• Preparation of ACS statements
• Governor and AVR tuning
• Testing validation report preparation

General Power Systems Analysis Services

• Experts in industry leading tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS/E, ETAP, PSCAD,  or MATLAB software
• Load-flow and short circuit studies
• Conductor / cable sizing
• Motor starting studies
• Power factor correction assessment
• Transformer rating
• GIS integration
• Scripting and automation using DPL or Python
• Stability studies for island grids
• BESS optimisation
  
• Insulation coordination studies