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ELECTRANIX Corporation was established in 2000 as a Power Systems Consulting firm dedicated to providing high quality specialty engineering services and studies. It was formed by Dennis Woodford and Garth Irwin, who along with Dr. Ani Gole of the University of Manitoba were the principal developers of the world’s most popular electromagnetic transient program, PSCAD/EMTDC. Electranix has become known for excellence in simulation and studies work, as well as for the broad scope of knowledge available as support for power systems engineers.

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Our Mission

Engineering Excellence

Engineering Excellence

Built by pioneers in PSCAD/EMTDC, Electranix delivers specialty power systems engineering with a focus on precision, reliability, and technical excellence in every study.

Smarter Power System Solutions

Smarter Power System Solutions

We help utilities and energy developers solve complex transmission, HVDC, FACTS, and renewable integration challenges through advanced simulation and system studies.

Innovation That Moves Faster

Innovation That Moves Faster

With tools like E-TRAN, we rapidly convert PSS/E data into PSCAD models, accelerating study timelines while maintaining the accuracy needed for real-world decisions.

Our Leadership Team

Dennis Woodford, P.Eng.

Director

Dennis joined the English Electric Company in 1966 and worked on variable speed drives and HVDC transmission in the UK until 1970. He completed a BE (Hons) from the University of Melbourne in Australia in 1966 and an M.Sc.(E.E.) at the University of Manitoba, Canada and joined Manitoba Hydro in 1972. There he worked in transmission planning of ac and dc EHV transmission and wrote the EMTDC algorithm.

Garth Irwin, P.Eng.

President

Garth joined the Manitoba HVDC Research Centre after graduating from the University of Manitoba, Canada in 1987. At the Centre, he undertook studies and projects including insulation coordination of HVDC transmission substations, subsynchronous resonance, and digital controls development.

Andrew Isaacs, P.Eng.

Vice-President

Andrew has been with Electranix since 2003. He currently specializes in renewable interconnections, weak grid and SSR/SSCI issues, as well as large scale EMT system modelling. Additional current efforts include specification and support for FACTs, training for utility planners, study team leadership, and expert witness support.