Earthing Design and Modelling Guide for Renewable Energy Projects

This video tutorial focuses on the design and modelling of Earthing Systems for Wind Farms and Solar PV Farms. Real-world examples are provided and are explained.

Fault Current Distribution Module
Diagram of an earth fault location system with labeled screens, short-circuit points, and directional flow arrows. Logo of Electrotechnik is at the bottom right.

Learn how to calculate the fault currents returning to remote sources via the cable screens or overhead earth wires of substation feeders for an earthing design.

How to Perform a Simple Earthing Design
3D graph of a surface plot with color gradient from blue to red, showing data variations. Menu options and buttons are visible at the top.

This tutorial shows you step-by-step how to use SafeGrid Earthing Software to perform an earthing design which will show you the design process.

Lightning Protection Module
Laptop displaying a technical diagram with the text "SafeGrid Tutorial Lightning Protection Module" and "Electrotechnik" logo.

Example Rolling Sphere Method calculation which shows how to overlay protection systems such as lightning masts and earth wires on a site drawing.

Load Grid from DXF AutoCAD File

SafeGrid can model custom earthing arrangements of any size or shape in 2D or 3D. You can specify the grid using the in-built editor tools or you can import grids drawn in AutoCAD.

Modelling an Overhead Transmission Line with Underground Cable Link
An electrical power system schematic showing an overhead transmission line with underground cable link.

This tutorial shows how to use the Fault Current Distribution module in ELEK SafeGrid Earthing Software to model an earth fault on an overhead transmission line with an underground cable link.

Overview of SafeGrid Earthing Software

This video (25 min) tutorial shows the main features of SafeGrid Earthing Software for performing an earthing designs and explains the design process.

PDF Underlay Tool Tutorial
Laptop screen displaying a SafeGrid tutorial titled "PDF Underlay Tool" by Electrotechnik.

Learn how to use this tool which allows you to overlay the surface, touch or step voltage plots on your site construction drawings.

SafeGrid Earthing – Professional (Leased – 12 months)Earthing Design Software Screenshot

SafeGrid Earthing

Easily and accurately design safe earthing/grounding systems.

Design of safe buried earthing systems made fast and easy for applications including substations, power plants, transmission lines, transformers, mining, commercial and industrial sites.

View the Product Page for full details.

SafeGrid Earthing – Professional (Leased – 3 months)Earthing Design Software Screenshot

SafeGrid Earthing

Easily and accurately design safe earthing/grounding systems.

Design of safe buried earthing systems made fast and easy for applications including substations, power plants, transmission lines, transformers, mining, commercial and industrial sites.

View the Product Page for full details.

SafeGrid Earthing – Professional (Leased – 6 months)Earthing Design Software Screenshot

SafeGrid Earthing

Easily and accurately design safe earthing/grounding systems.

Design of safe buried earthing systems made fast and easy for applications including substations, power plants, transmission lines, transformers, mining, commercial and industrial sites.

View the Product Page for full details.

SafeGrid Earthing – Professional (Perpetual)

SafeGrid Earthing Software

Above/below ground earthing and lightning protection systems design.

Design of safe buried earthing systems made fast and easy for applications including substations, power plants, transmission lines, transformers, mining, commercial and industrial sites.

View the Product Page for full details.

SafeGrid Earthing – Standard (Leased – 12 months)Earthing Design Software Screenshot

SafeGrid Earthing

Easily and accurately design safe earthing/grounding systems.

Design of safe buried earthing systems made fast and easy for applications including substations, power plants, transmission lines, transformers, mining, commercial and industrial sites.

View the Product Page for full details.

SafeGrid Earthing – Standard (Leased – 3 months)Earthing Design Software Screenshot

SafeGrid Earthing

Easily and accurately design safe earthing/grounding systems.

Design of safe buried earthing systems made fast and easy for applications including substations, power plants, transmission lines, transformers, mining, commercial and industrial sites.

View the Product Page for full details.

SafeGrid Earthing – Standard (Leased – 6 months)Earthing Design Software Screenshot

SafeGrid Earthing

Easily and accurately design safe earthing/grounding systems.

Design of safe buried earthing systems made fast and easy for applications including substations, power plants, transmission lines, transformers, mining, commercial and industrial sites.

View the Product Page for full details.

SafeGrid Earthing – Standard (Perpetual)

SafeGrid Earthing Software

Earthing systems design which is easy to use and accurate includes the fault current distribution module.

Design of safe buried earthing systems made fast and easy for applications including substations, power plants, transmission lines, transformers, mining, commercial and industrial sites.

View the Product Page for full details.