Power Quality Matters: G59 Projects’ Training Visit to Fortop
As the UK’s energy landscape continues to evolve, power quality is becoming a growing concern across commercial, industrial, and renewable installations.
At G59 Projects, we’re heavily involved with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) across the country. Increasingly, we’re seeing clients face challenges linked to power quality issues, particularly harmonics and their impact on system performance and compliance.
To stay ahead of these challenges, our team recently travelled to the Netherlands to undertake specialist training with industry leaders, Fortop automation & energy control and Fortop UK Automation & Energy Control, focusing on power quality monitoring, analysis, and mitigation.
What Are Power Quality Issues – and Why Do They Matter?
Power quality refers to the stability and reliability of electrical power within a system. When issues arise, they can lead to:
Equipment malfunction or failure
Reduced efficiency and increased energy costs
Compliance issues with DNO requirements
Project delays or even infeasibility
One of the most common and disruptive issues we’re seeing is harmonics — distortions in the electrical waveform caused by modern electrical loads such as inverters, EV chargers, and industrial equipment.
Why We Invested in Advanced Power Quality Training
Our visit to Fortop was centred around one key objective:
To better understand, monitor, and solve power quality challenges for our clients.
The training provided valuable insights into:
Identifying and diagnosing power quality issues
Monitoring electrical systems effectively
Understanding harmonic distortion and its impact
Implementing solutions to improve system performance
Most importantly, it reinforced a critical principle:
Prevention is always better than cure.
By identifying potential issues early, we can help clients avoid costly redesigns, delays, or compliance failures.
Turning Unfeasible Projects into Feasible Solutions
One of the most exciting takeaways from the training is the ability to unlock projects that may have previously been considered unfeasible.
With the right monitoring and mitigation strategies in place, we can:
Reduce harmonic distortion
Improve grid compliance
Optimise system performance
Enable projects to move forward where they otherwise couldn’t
This is particularly important in the renewable sector, where grid constraints and compliance requirements are becoming more stringent.
Why Power Quality Monitoring Should Be a Priority
The reality is simple – Any site using power can benefit from power quality monitoring.
Whether it’s a solar PV installation, commercial facility, or industrial operation, understanding how power behaves within a system is key to:
Maintaining performance
Ensuring compliance
Protecting equipment
Reducing long-term costs
What’s Next for G59 Projects?
Following this training, we’re excited to be working on a new power quality monitoring solution, designed to give our clients greater visibility and control over their electrical systems.
More details will be coming soon…
Finally, a huge thank you to Fortop automation & energy control and Fortop UK Automation & Energy Control for their support and hospitality.
Work with a team that stays ahead
At G59 Projects, we don’t just build panels — we invest in knowledge, training, and innovation to ensure our clients receive future-ready solutions.
If you’re experiencing power quality issues or want to future-proof your next project, now is the time to act.
🟢 Speak to the team at G59 Projects to discuss your project and how we can support you.
