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News & Events XM purchased on-line and off-line VSAT
December 2009 - XM purchased Powertech's on-line and off-line VSAT for power system analysis. XM Compañía de Expertos en Mercados S.A ESP, is a subsidiary of the business group ISA in Colombia. XM is responsible for carrying out the planning and coordination services for the operation of the Colombian National Interconnected System and for the management of the electric power commercial exchanges system in the Wholesale Market.

Hebei EPRI has selected Powertech's DSATools
December 2009 - Hebei EPRI has selected Powertech's DSATools software package for power system analysis. Hebei EPRI is the provincial-level scientific research units located in Hebei province China.

ESKOM purchased VSAT
November 2009 - ESKOM purchased Powertech's Voltage Security Assessment Tool (VSAT) for use in power system studies. ESKOM is a power utility that generates, transmits, distributes, and trades electricity located in South Africa.

Induction motor calculation tool available
October 2009 - A tool to calculate induction motor characteristics is available for download from the client download area. This tool can create plots for motor torque - frequency, power factor - frequency, and current - frequency curves for the given motor parameters. To get the download details, please contact us.

PowerGEM has selected TSAT
August 2009 - PowerGEM has selected Powertech's Transient Security Assessment Tool (TSAT) for use in power system studies. PowerGEM is a consulting firm located in Niskayuna, NY, providing expert advice and analysis on the combined economic and technical impacts of transmission congestion in competitive electricity markets.

MISO has selected on-line TSAT
Monitor August 2009 - MISO (MidWest Independent System Operator) has selected Powertech's Transient Security Assessment Tool (TSAT) for on-line transient security assessment of its power grid. MISO now holds licenses for all DSATools programs, including on-line VSAT and TSAT licenses.

ATC has selected SSAT
June 2009 - ATC (American Transmission Company) has selected Powertech's Small Signal Analysis Tool (SSAT) for power system analysis. ATC is a multi-state, transmission-only utility covering portion of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois in the United States.

DSATools Version 9 is Released
May 2009 - DSATools Version 9, including PSAT, VSAT, TSAT, SSAT and CDT is now released. This new version of the popular power system analysis software incorporates major enhancements in terms of the modeling, features, and usability. If you are already licensed for any of the DSATools programs and want to get updates, or if you want to get more information about the features and functions available in DSATools Version 9, please contact us


EPRI purchased VSAT/TSAT
March 2009 EPRI (The Electric Power Research Institute, USA) has purchased VSAT and TSAT for its consulting use. EPRI is an independent, nonprofit organization funded by the electric utility industry and it conducts research on issues of interest to the electric power industry.


Powertech teams up with TsingSoft, China
March 2009 Beijing TsingSoft Technology Co., Ltd. (http://www.tsingsoft.com.cn) has signed agreement with Powertech to become an exclusive agent for Powertech's DSATools software package in the Chinese market. TsingSoft is a high-tech company located in Beijing, China, specializing in providing power system software and solutions to power industry in the areas of power generation, transmission, and distribution.


AzerEnerji has selected on-line VSAT/TSAT
Monitor
February 2009 AzerEnerji has selected Powertech's Voltage Security Assessment Tool (VSAT) and Transient Security Assessment Tool (TSAT) for on-line voltage and transient security assessment of its power grid. AzerEnerji is the biggest energy producer of Azerbaijan.


AEP Ohio has selected on-line VSAT
Monitor
February 2009 AEP (American Electric Power Co., Inc.) Ohio has selected Powertech's Voltage Security Assessment Tool (VSAT) for on-line voltage security assessment of its power grid. AEP Ohio serves nearly 1.5 million customers in Ohio and the northern panhandle of West Virginia.


MISO purchased TSAT
February 2009 MISO (MidWest Independent System Operator) has procured a TSAT license for use in system planning. MISO now holds licenses for all DSATools programs, including on-line VSAT licenses for use in on-line voltage security assessment.


On-line VSAT in production at NEMMCO
Monitor
February 2009 The on-line VSAT system went into production at The National Electricity Market Management Company Limited (NEMMCO), Australia. On-line VSAT is integrated with AREVA EMS and will provide NEMMCO with necessary information in ensuring voltage security of the NEMMCO transmission system.


PECO Energy has selected VSAT/TSAT
December 2008 PECO Energy has selected Powertech's Voltage Security Assessment Tool (VSAT) and Transient Security Assessment Tool (TSAT) for on-line voltage and transient security assessment of its power grid. PECO Energy is an electricity provider serving customers in the City of Philadelphia and surrounding counties for more than 100 years, and it is Pennsylvania's largest utility.


PSE-Operator S.A. (Poland) has selected VSAT
December 2008 Operator S.A. has selected Powertech's Voltage Security Assessment Tool (VSAT) for voltage security assessment of its power grid. PSE-Operator S.A. is a Polish Transmission System Operator, responsible for the transmission and distribution of electricity on the territory of the Republic of Poland.


FERC has selected Powertech's DSATools
October 2008 - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has selected Powertech's DSATools™ software package for power system analysis. FERC is the United States federal agency with jurisdiction over interstate electricity sales, wholesale electric rates, hydroelectric licensing, natural gas pricing, and oil pipeline rates. FERC also reviews and authorizes liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, interstate natural gas pipelines and non-federal hydropower projects.


Dominion has selected SSAT
October 2008 - Dominion Resources Services, Inc has selected Powertech's Small Signal Analysis Tool (SSAT) for power system analysis. Dominion is one of US's largest producers and transporters of energy, with a portfolio of approximately 26,500 megawatts of generation.


NEMMCO has selected VSAT
October 2008 - The National Electricity Market Management Company Limited (NEMMCO) has selected Powertech's Voltage Security Assessment Tool (VSAT) for on-line voltage security assessment of its power grid. NEMMCO is the Wholesale Market and Power System Operator for the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM).


Quanta Technology LLC has selected VSAT
October 2008 - Quanta Technology LLC has selected Powertech's Voltage Security Assessment Tool (VSAT) for power system analysis. Quanta Technology LLC is a utility infrastructure consulting company based in Raleigh, North Carolina.


IPE has selected Powertech's DSATools
July 2008 - Institute of Power Engineering Gdansk Division (Poland) has selected Powertech's DSATools for use in its power system research and studies. IPE provides scientific research analysis, expertise, devices and software from the field of power engineering that guarantee its clients economically and technically optimal, environment friendly solutions, which are effect of its knowledge, experience, scientific research and research-development works.

DSATools Version 8 is Released
May 2008 - DSATools Version 8, including PSAT, VSAT, TSAT, SSAT and CDT is now released. This new version of the popular power system analysis software incorporates major enhancements in terms of the modeling, features, and usability. If you are already licensed for any of the DSATools programs and want to get updates, or if you want to get more information about the features and functions available in DSATools Version 8, please contact us

DSATools Asia Technical Conference
May 2008 - Powertech will hold a DSATools Asia Technical Conference, in partnership with Shanghai Jiaotong University, in Shanghai, China, on June 11-13, 2008. This conference will focus on the demonstration of Powertech's DSATools Power System Analysis Package, as well as its applications in various areas of power system analysis.
If you want to know more about this conference, please contact us


Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) has selected Powertech's Voltage Security Assessment Tool (VSAT) and Transient Security Assessment Tool (TSAT) for On-line
use
April 2008 - Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) has selectMonitored Powertech's Voltage Security Assessment Tool (VSAT) and Transient Security Assessment Tool (TSAT) for on-line Dynamic Security Assessment in its new control centers. WECC, one of the eight regional councils of the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), is responsible for coordinating and promoting electric system reliability in its territory. In addition to promoting a reliable electric power system in the Western Interconnection, WECC supports efficient competitive power markets, assures open and non-discriminatory transmission access among members, provides a forum for resolving transmission access disputes, and provides an environment for coordinating the operating and planning activities of its members. The WECC region encompasses a vast area of nearly 1.8 million square miles with more than 71 million people. WECC's service territory extends from Canada to Mexico, including the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, the northern portion of Baja California, Mexico, and all or portions of the 14 western states in between.

ENMAX Power Corporation Selects DSATools
February 2008 - ENMAX Power Corporation (Alberta, Canada) has selected Powertech's DSATools for use in its system studies. ENMAX Power Corporation builds, owns, and maintains the electrical distribution and transmission system serving the Calgary area. ENMAX Power also provides load settlement and other services in areas outside of Calgary.


Northern Ireland Electricity Selects VSAT & TSAT for On-line Use
Monitor
January 2008 - Northern Ireland Electricity - System Operator for Northern Ireland (NIE-SONI) has selected Powertech's Voltage Security Assessment Tool (VSAT) and Transien
t Security Assessment Tool (TSAT) for on-line use. NIE-SONI is responsible for the safe, secure and economic operation of the high voltage electricity grid in Northern Ireland and, via a joint  venture with Eirgrid, is also responsible for running the new all-island wholesale market for electricity.  NIE-SONI's on-line VSAT/TSAT system will be integrated with Areva EMS for real-time voltage and transient security assessment of its transmission system.

AESO Selects VSAT for On-line Use
Monitor
December 2007 - Alberta Electric System Operator (Canada) has selected Powertech's Voltage Security Assessment Tool (VSAT) for on-line use.  AESO is responsible for the safe, reliable and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System(AIES) and it facilitates Alberta's competitive wholesale electricity market, which has more than 200 participants and about $5 billion in annual energy transactions. AESO's on-line VSAT system is scheduled to be in operation in summer of 2008

CSG Selects SSAT
December 2007 - China Southern Power Grid Co. has selected Powertech's Small Signal Analysis Tool (SSAT) for user in system planning and operation studies. CSG operates a large regional power grid in southern China, covering five provinces. The CSG grid has a total installed capacity of 79,540 MW and a transmission system span 41,005 km with the voltage of 220 kV or higher.

ITC Transmission Selects VSAT
October 2007 - ITC Transmission (USA) has selected Powertech's Voltage Security Assessment Tool (VSAT). ITC Transmission is in the business of transmitting high-voltage electricity throughout southeastern Michigan, providing the gateway for energy delivery to the Midwest and for the international markets to our neighbors in Canada. We are the nation's first fully independent, for-profit transmission business and began operations in March 2003.


LS Industrial Systems has selected DSAToolsTM
 
June 2007 - LS Industrial Systems Company Limited (Korea) has purchased Powertech's DSAToolsTM. The Group's principal activities are manufacturing of electric motors, generators and transformers, electric equipment, electric system, automation equipment, production control system and traffic control system, electric power tools, tubes and pipes and electric power tools.

Tavanir has selected DSAToolsTM
 
June 2007 - Tavanir (Iran) has selected Powertech's DSAToolsTM for use in system planning. Tavanir is a state-controlled company that manages Iran's electricity sector. It has the capacity to generate a total of 36,000 megawatts - 80% of which is produced by burning natural gas, with the remainder divided between hydropower and oil .

NERC has selected DSAToolsTM
 
April 2007 - NERC (USA) has purchased Powertech's DSAToolsTM for off-line studies. NERC Corporation was the result of a January 1, 2007 merger of the North American Electric Reliability Council and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. NERC, which has been certified as the "electric reliability organization" by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. NERC's mission is to improve the reliability and security of the bulk power system in North America. To achieve that, NERC develops and enforces reliability standards, monitors the bulk power system, assesses future adequacy, audits owners, operators and users for preparedness, and educates and trains industry personnel.

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