Electrical Failure Investigations
Entries 1–5 of 5
Entry 23 · Aug 20, 2026
One Solar Plant Outage, Three Different Root Causes.
Why root cause requires power systems, protection, and apparatus expertise — reviewed together, not handed off.
Electrical Failure Investigations6 min
Entry 15 · Nov 13, 2025
New Equipment Failure: Who Pays? A Forensic Guide to Warranty vs. EB Claims
When new equipment fails, a costly impasse occurs as the manufacturer's warranty and the owner's Equipment Breakdown (EB) insurance deny the claim,…
Electrical Failure Investigations5 min
Entry 14 · Sep 27, 2025
Beyond the Point of Failure: A Forensic Guide to Cable Damage Investigation
With industry data showing that up to 60% of early power system failures stem from cable and feeder issues, the initial commissioning…
Electrical Failure Investigations4 min
Entry 7 · Apr 17, 2025
Navigating the Complexities of Residential Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Claims: How Forensic Engineering Expertise Can Help
Residential BESS claims for insurers and adjusters: coverage questions, thermal runaway risk, failure analysis, valuation, liability and subrogation.
BESS6 min
Entry 1 · Aug 20, 2024
Unveiling the Truth Behind Seeming Lightning Damage to Electrical Equipment
When lightning strikes, determining if it was the true cause of electrical equipment failure or if other factors were involved requires a…
Electrical Failure Investigations4 min