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TSAT Model Quality Test (MQT) Case Preparation Tool
January 2024 -The TSAT Model Quality Test (MQT) Case Preparation tool is available on request (contact dsainfo@powertechlabs.com), free of charge for active licensed TSAT/PSAT users.This add-on module will allow for automated preparation of TSAT cases to streamline the evaluation of TSAT-compatible plant models in accordance with ERCOT Dynamic Model Submittal Guideline with additional customizations available (similar to the tool, DMVIEW as prepared by ERCOT). Burns & McDonnell purchases PSAT/TSAT July 2023 Burns & McDonnell purchased PSAT/TSAT software. Burns & McDonnell is a leading engineering, architecture, and construction firm that specializes in delivering innovative and comprehensive solutions for a wide range of industries. TransGrid purchases CDT/SSAT July 2023 TransGrid purchased CDT/SSAT software. TransGrid is the manager and operator of the high voltage electricity transmission network in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, Australia, and is part of the National Electricity Market. IIT Tirupati purchases ePMU/PSAT/TRI/TSAT July 2023 India Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati purchased ePMU/PSAT/TRI/TSAT software. IIT Tirupati is a prestigious Indian Institute of Technology committed to fostering academic excellence, research innovation, and producing skilled graduates in engineering and technology fields. KPX purchases On-line PSAT/TSAT/VSAT/SSAT/SSR
GE Renewable Energy purchases PSAT/SSAT/TSAT June 2023 GE Renewable Energy purchased PSAT/SSAT/TSAT software. GE Renewable Energy is a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, specializing in providing cutting-edge technologies and services for wind, hydro, and solar power generation. Arevon Energy purchases PSAT/SSAT/TSAT April 2023 Arevon Energy, with headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ, purchased PSAT/SSAT/TSAT software. Arevon Energy is a forward-looking energy company focused on driving renewable and sustainable solutions for a greener future. Power Electronics purchases SSAT April 2023 Power Electronics purchased SSAT software. Power Electronics involves manipulating electrical power through electronic devices and circuits, with global applications in diverse industries. IRESEN purchases Harmonics/PSAT March 2023 – Institute Research Energy Solar and Energy Nouvelles purchased Harmonics/PSAT software. IRESEN is a Moroccan research organization dedicated to advancing solar energy and new sustainable technologies for a cleaner and more energy-efficient future. AMM purchases CDT/PSAT/SSAT/TSAT/VSAT February 2023 – Adiministrador Del Mercado Mayorista purchased CDT/PSAT/SSAT/TSAT/VSAT software. AMM is a key entity overseeing wholesale electricity trading and market operations in Guatemala. Sonelgaz purchases Online PSAT/TSAT
IIT Palakkad purchases ePMU/PSAT/SSAT/TPI/TSAT/VSAT January 2023 – India Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad purchased ePMU/PSAT/SSAT/TPI/TSAT/VSAT software. IIT Palakkad is an Indian Institute of Technology located in Palakkad, Kerala, renowned for its quality education and research in engineering and technology. LCRA purchases PSAT/VSAT December 2022 – Lower Colorado River Authority purchased PSAT/VSAT software. LCRA is a Texas-based organization dedicated to managing water resources, generating electricity, and promoting environmental stewardship in the Lower Colorado River basin. EPE purchases PSAT/SSAT/TSAT/VSAT October 2022 – Electric Power Engineers, Inc. purchased PSAT/SSAT/TSAT/VSAT software. With headquarters Texas, EPE is a distinguished firm focused on providing specialized solutions and services in the field of electrical engineering for diverse power system requirements. Siemens Canada purchases PSAT/TSAT August 2022 – Siemens Canada purchased PSAT/TSAT software. Siemens Canada is a leading Canadian branch of the global technology company, specializing in providing advanced energy solutions and technologies to drive sustainable progress in the energy sector. LS Electric purchases PSAT/SSAT/TSAT/VSAT July 2022 – LS Electric purchased PSAT/SSAT/TSAT/VSAT software. Based in South Korea, LS Electric is a prominent global company that specializes in providing innovative electrical solutions and technologies across various industries, driving efficiency and sustainability. NEER purchases PSAT/TSAT/VSAT July 2022 – NextEra Energy Resources (NEER) purchased PSAT, TSAT, VSAT software. With headquarters in Florida, NEER is a pioneering clean energy company that leads the way in producing sustainable electricity from renewable sources while driving innovation in the energy industry. AES Ohio purchases PSAT/SSAT/TSAT/VSAT June 2022 – AES Ohio purchased PSAT/SSAT/TSAT/VSAT software. AES Ohio, a prominent energy company, plays a pivotal role in delivering dependable electricity solutions to communities while spearheading transformative innovations within the power industry. Zhejiang University purchases PSAT/SSAT/TPI/TSAT/VSAT June 2022 – Zhejiang University purchased PSAT/SSAT/TPI/TSAT/VSAT software. Zhejiang University is a prestigious Chinese educational institution renowned for its academic excellence and significant contributions to research and innovation. EWA purchases On-line PSAT/TSAT/VSAT
PLN purchases On-line TSAT/ePMU
Galehead Development purchases PSAT/TSAT/VSAT May 2022 – Galehead Development purchased PSAT/TSAT/VSAT software. Galehead Development, based in Boston, MA, is a forward-thinking company that excels in crafting environmentally conscious and meaningful real estate ventures that blend seamlessly with their environments. LANL purchases PSAT/TSAT April 2022 – Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) purchased PSAT/TSAT software. Los Alamos National Laboratory is a renowned scientific research institution at the forefront of national security and advanced technology, dedicated to innovation, discovery, and global impact. NV Energy purchases SSR April 2022 – NV Energy purchased SSR software. NV Energy is a leading energy company serving Nevada, dedicated to providing reliable power solutions and driving sustainable energy initiatives in the region. KEPRI purchases On-line PSAT/SSAT/TSAT/VSAT
NTDC, Pakistan purchases On-line PSAT/TSAT/VSAT
Peregrine Engineering Consulting purchases SSAT January 2022 – Peregrine Engineering Consulting purchased SSAT software. Peregrine Engineering Consulting is a dynamic firm providing expert engineering solutions and consultation across diverse industries to drive innovation and efficiency. Hitachi Energy purchases VSAT January 2022 – Hitachi Energy USA Inc. purchased VSAT software. Hitachi Energy serves customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Hitachi Energy pioneers technologies and enables the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. Excel Engineering purchases PSAT/TSAT December 2021 – Excel Engineering purchased PSAT/TSAT software. Excel Engineering, headquartered in Wisconsin, is a leading company specializing in providing comprehensive engineering services and solutions to clients, fostering innovation and excellence in various industries. OTP Purchases Harmonics December 2021 – Otter Tail Power Company (OTP) purchased Harmonics module, an add-on to PSAT. Otter Tail Power Company is an electricity provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Manitoba Hydro purchases On-line PSAT/TSAT/VSAT Enterprise License
Dominion Energy purchases PSAT/TSAT August 2021 – Dominion Energy Virginia purchased PSAT/TSAT software. Dominion Energy is a prominent American utility company that focuses on producing, transmitting, and distributing energy, serving a substantial customer base across various regions. NEET purchases PSAT/SSAT/TSAT/VSAT July 2021 – NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) purchased PSAT/SSAT/TSAT/VSAT software. NEET is a forward-looking initiative aimed at transforming and modernizing energy transmission systems for a sustainable and resilient future. Smart Wires purchases VSAT July 2021 – Smart Wires Inc. purchased VSAT software. Smart Wires is an innovative company focused on developing and deploying advanced grid technology solutions that optimize power flow, enhance grid flexibility, and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources. BayWa r.e. purchased PSAT June 2021 – BayWa r.e. Australia Pty Ltd purchased the PSAT software. BayWa r.e. is a leading global renewable energy developer, service provider, distributor and energy solutions provider, and is actively shaping the future of energy. Siemens Gamesa purchased PSAT/TSAT June 2021 – Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy purchased the PSAT/TSAT software. Siemens Gamesa is a leading supplier of wind power solutions to customers all over the globe. A key player and innovative pioneer in the renewable energy sector, Siemens Gamesa has installed over 107 GW in 75 countries. 2021 DSATools™ On-line Training Sessions June 2021 – Powertech offered three free DSATools™ training sesssions. More than 150 engineers attended these trainings. Manitoba Hydro upgraded DSATools™ license to Enterprise License May 2021 – Manitoba Hydro, a long time DSATools™ user, upgraded its PSAT/TSAT/VSAT license to Enterprise License to support the extensive use of the software in both operation and system planning. Manitoba Hydro is a Crown Corporation and the major energy utility in the province of Manitoba, Canada. Southern Company On-line VSAT goes live in control rooms
Leidos purchases PSAT/TSAT March 2021 – Leidos purchased PSAT/TSAT software. Leidos, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is a leading global company specializing in providing advanced technology and solutions in areas such as defense, healthcare, and engineering to meet complex challenges and drive innovation. Enerzinx purchased PSAT/TSAT March 2021 – Enerzinx LLC purchased the PSAT/TSAT software. Enerzinx was established in February 2014 with offices in Sacramento, CA and Irving, TX. The company provides expert consulting services for electrical design and development of renewable energy projects and their grid integration. En Engineering purchased PSAT/TSAT March 2021 – En Engineering purchased the PSAT/TSAT software. En Engineering, with headquater in Warrenville, Illinois, is an engineering firm which has more than 1,800 employees and 29 locations. DTE Energy purchased PSAT/TSAT/VSAT January 2021 – DTE Energy purchased the PSAT/TSAT/VSAT software. DTE Energy is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services in the United States and Canada. Its operating units include an electric utility serving 2.2 million customers and a natural gas utility serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan. FPL purchased SSAT December 2020 – Florida Power & Light purchased the SSAT software for use in tunning its generator controllers. FPL, based in Juno Beach, Florida, is a power utility company serving roughly 4.9 million accounts and 10 million people in Florida. EirGrid LSAT goes live in control rooms
2020 DSATools™ User Group Meeting successfully held November 2020 – The 2020 DSATools™ User Group Meeting was held online. Engineers from 52 companies across 14 countries attended this meeting. The recently-released DSATools™ version 20 was demoed at the meeting, followed by presentations and discussions focused on various application areas of DSATools. Energynautics leased PSAT/TSAT October 2020 – Energynautics GmbH leased the PSAT/TSAT software. Energynautics GmbH is a renewables & environment company based out of Darmstadt, Germany. Sargent & Lundy purchased PSAT/TSAT October 2020 – Sargent & Lundy, LLC purchased the PSAT/TSAT software. Sargent & Lundy, with headquater in Chicago, is an engineering consulting firm which has a comprehensive catalog of services available domestically and internationally. GridSME purchased PSAT/TSAT October 2020 – Grid Subject Matter Experts, LLC purchased the PSAT/TSAT software. GridSME is an engineering consulting firm with headquater in Folsom, California. Taiyuan University of Technology purchased PSAT/TSAT/TRI October 2020 – Taiyuan University of Technology, China, purchased the PSAT/TSAT/TRI modules to perform Co-Simulation using TSAT and RTDS® Ulteig Engineers purchased PSAT/TSAT August 2020 – Ulteig Engineers Inc. purchased the PSAT/TSAT software. Ulteig is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with locations in 13 states in the US. China-EPRI Electric Power Engineering Co. Ltd. purchases PSAT/TSAT/TPI/TRI August 2020 – China-EPRI Electric Power Engineering Co. Ltd., a major manufaturer for power electronic equipment, with office in Beijing, China, purchased the PSAT/TSAT/TPI/TRI modules to perform Co-Simulation using TSAT, PSCAD® and RTDS® Power Electronics purchases PSAT/TSAT August 2020 – Power Electronics, with office in Valencia, Spain, purchased the PSAT/TSAT software. Power Electronics is a major supplier of technology to strategic sectors with a range that includes solar inverters, electronic starters, variable-speed drives and converters designed for the grid connection of battery-based energy storage systems. MEPPI purchases PSAT August 2020 – Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI), a major OEM for power equipment with office in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, USA, added the PSAT module to its DSATools package. Hitachi ABB Power Grids purchases SSAT August 2020 – Hitachi ABB Power Grids purchased SSAT module of the DSATools package to perform small signal satbility studies. GE Renewable Energy purchases PSAT/TSAT July 2020 – GE Renewable Energy purchased PSAT/TSAT modules. GE Renewable Energy is a division of General Electric focusing on production of energy from renewable sources. Its portfolio of products includes wind, hydroelectric and solar power generating solutions. NREL purchases PSAT/TSAT July 2020 – National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) purchased PSAT/TSAT modules of the DSATools package. NREL is the only US federal laboratory dedicated to research, development, commercialization, and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. IPTC purchases PSAT/SSAT/CDT June 2020 – International Power Technology co., ltd. (IPTC), an engineering company located in Daejeon, Korea, purchased the PSAT/SSAT/CDT modules. IPTC’s main business areas include thermal performance test, generator, characteristic test of generator and control system, commissioning and others associated with power plant busines. UTK purchases TRI May 2020 – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville purchased TRI of the DSATools package to perform Co-Simulation using TSAT and RTDS®. SaskPower purchases PSAT/VSAT May 2020 – SaskPower purchased PSAT/VSAT of the DSATools package for the voltage stability analysis of its power system. SaskPower is the principal electric utility in Saskatchewan, Canada. Established in 1929 by the provincial government, it serves more than 538,000 customers and manages over $11.8 billion in assets. Leidos leases TSAT May 2020 – Leidos leased the TSAT module of the DSATools package. Leidos is an American defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company headquartered in Reston, Virginia, that provides scientific, engineering, systems integration, and technical services. TransGrid purchases SSAT/CDT April 2020 – TransGrid purchased SSAT/CDT of the DSATools package for the small signal stability analysis of its power system. TransGrid operates and manages the high voltage electricity transmission network in New South Weles and the Australian Capital Territory, connecting generators, distributors and major end users. ElectraNet purchases SSAT/CDT April 2020 – ElectraNet purchased SSAT/CDT of the DSATools package for the small signal stability analysis of its power system. ElectraNet, with headquater in Adelaide, Australia, is an electricity transmission company in South Australia. It operates 5,591 km of high-voltage electricity transmission lines in South Australia. PowerLink purchases SSAT/CDT April 2020 – PowerLink Queensland purchased SSAT/CDT of the DSATools package for the small signal stability analysis of its power system. Powerlink, with headquater in Brisbane, Australia, is a State Government Owned Corporation which owns, operates and maintains the transmission network that extends 1,700km from north of Cairns to the New South Wales border, and comprises 15,337 circuit kilometres of transmission lines and 140 substations. Electric Power Engineers purchases PSAT/SSAT/TSAT/VSAT April 2020 – Electric Power Engineers Inc., a consulting firm based in Texas USA, purchased the PSAT/SSAT/TSAT/VSAT modules of the DSATools package for its consulting business. EPRI purchases SSAT April 2020 – Electric Power Research Institute purchased SSAT of the DSATools package. TasNetworks purchases SSAT/CDT April 2020 – TasNetworks purchased SSAT/CDT of the DSATools package for the small signal stability analysis of its power system. TasNetworks owns, operates and maintains the electricity transmission and distribution network in Tasmania, Australia. TasNetworks delivers a safe, cost-effective and reliable electricity supply to more than 285,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. Excel Engineering leases PSAT/TSAT March 2020 – Excel Engineering, a consulting firm based in Minnesota USA, leased the PSAT/TSAT modules of the DSATools package for its consulting business. ERCOT stakeholders require TSAT dynamic models March 2020 – As TSAT could be implemented for ERCOT Real-Time operations, ERCOT market participants are required to submit TSAT compatible dynamic models. For more details refer to http://www.ercot.com/mktrules/issues/RRGRR021#summary PEACE leases SSAT February 2020 – PEACE, a consulting firm based in Texas USA, leased the SSAT module of the DSATools package for its consulting business. EirGrid purchases on-line TSAT/VSAT license
GE Global Research purchaes TRI/PSAT/VSAT/ePMU December 2019 – GE Global Research purchased PSAT /SSAT/SSR of the DSAToolsTM package. GE Global Research is the research and development division of General Electric. TVA purchases on-line TSAT/VSAT license
KEPCO E&C purchases PSAT/SSAT/TSAT/VSAT December 2019 – KEPCO Engineering & Construction Company (KEPCO E&C) purchased DSAToolsTM software suite. KEPCO E&C is a branch company of Korea Electric Power Corporation, one of the largest utility companies in the world. GEIRI purchaes TPI September 2019 – GEIRI North America, Inc., a research institute with office in San Jose CA, purchased the TSAT-PSCAD-Interface tool to perform hybrid simualtion analyses using TSAT and PSCAD®. Manitoba Hydro purchases on-line TSAT license
2019 DSATools™ User Group Meeting successfully held September 2019 – The 2019 DSATools™ User Group Meeting was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on September 26 and 27. Engineers from 23 companies across six(6) countries attended this meeting. The recently-released DSATools™ version 19 was demoed at the meeting, followed by presentations and discussions focused on various application areas of DSATools. After the UGM, the attendees toured the control center of Midcontinent Independent System Operator. Peregrine Engineering Consulting purchases SSAT/CDT August 2019 – Peregrine Engineering Consulting purchased SSAT/CDT for generator control optimization. Peregrine Engineering Consulting provides consulting services to clients in the energy industry. Siemens PTI purchases PSAT/TSAT August 2019 – Siemens PTI, a consulting firm with headquarter in Schenectady, NY, purchaed the PSAT/TSAT modules of the DSATools package for its consulting business. JUWI purchases PSAT/TSAT July 2019 – JUWI Inc. purchased PSAT/TSAT. JUWI Inc., with headquarter in Boulder, Colorado, specilies in renewable energy. AEMO purchases SSAT/CDT July 2019 – Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) purchased SSAT/CDT. AEMO is responsible for operating Australia’s largest gas and electricity markets and power systems. Powertech launches TPI May 2019 – Powertech is proud to announce the release of the TPI module (TSAT-PSCADTM Interface) that enables synchronized hybrid simulations using TSAT (to capture electromechanical transients) and PSCADTM (to capture electromagnetic transients). With TPI, a large scale power grid model can be split into multiple sub-systems, and each sub-system will be simulated by TSAT or PSCAD in parallel. Such hybrid simulation helps reducing cost, effort, and time needed to set up and run the dynamic simulations of large power grid, while taking advantage of rich modeling libraries available in TSAT and PSCADTM. Please click to read more. |
