Pterra Consulting

Comprehensive analysis and engineering support to inform critical grid investment, operational, and interconnection decisions.

• Transmission and Distribution Planning

  Conducting system-wide planning and impact studies for utilities and developers.

• Renewable and Storage Interconnection

  Assisting project developers and system operators with the integration of renewable generation and battery energy storage systems.

• System Impact and Feasibility Studies

  Evaluating the feasibility and technical impacts of new generation and transmission projects.

Advanced simulations and analytical assessments of grid stability, harmonics, and transient phenomena.

• Dynamic Simulations

  Simulating grid behavior under various transient and operational events to ensure stability.

• Electromagnetic Transients

  Conducting electromagnetic transient studies to analyze high-frequency grid events.

• Harmonics and Power Quality

  Analyzing power quality metrics, harmonic distortion, and coordination requirements.

• Insulation Coordination and Transient Recovery Voltage

  Assessing transient recovery voltages, equipment duty, and coordination design.

Developing, validating, and automating simulation models for complex, large-scale utility study portfolios.

• Power System Model Development

  Creating and calibrating accurate models of generation, transmission, and distribution assets.

• Model Validation and Calibration

  Ensuring models reflect real-world performance and comply with regulatory requirements.

• Portfolio Study Automation

  Applying automated workflows and custom scripts to efficiently process large-scale study portfolios.

Analyzing the grid impact of localized, distributed energy resources on utility distribution networks.

• Distribution Level DER Integration

  Evaluating the hosting capacity and system impacts of localized generation and storage units.

• Auxiliary Metering Analysis

  Investigating metering requirements and options for combined battery storage and photovoltaic systems.

Technical support to help asset owners and operators meet stringent utility and reliability standards.

• NERC Standard Compliance

  Evaluating compliance with specific standards such as NERC PRC-019-2 for generating units.

Educational programs and courses covering advanced power system concepts and analytical methodologies.

• Power Systems Training Courses

  Providing classroom and online instruction on fundamental and advanced grid engineering topics.

• Industry Webinars

  Hosting informational webinars on evolving grid technologies and regulatory updates.