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Australian researchers have developed software that detects photovoltaic underperformance using only standard AC inverter data.

Australian researchers have developed software that detects photovoltaic underperformance using only standard AC inverter data.

ThinkLabs AI’s CEO spoke to EEPower about helping Southern California Edison automate its grid planning and operations with AI.

ThinkLabs AI’s CEO spoke to EEPower about helping Southern California Edison automate its grid planning and operations with AI.

This article discusses trends in AI-assisted smart substations, including sensor density, autonomous and self-healing…

This article discusses trends in AI-assisted smart substations, including sensor density, autonomous and self-healing networks, and inverter-based…

Existing data centers must coordinate white space and gray space, including cooling and power, into a single, converged…

Existing data centers must coordinate white space and gray space, including cooling and power, into a single, converged system to maximize AI…

This article focuses on practical implementation details for communications and data integration in smart substations and…

This article focuses on practical implementation details for communications and data integration in smart substations and reviews predictive…

With differing technologies, Toyota, Samsung SDI, QuantumScape, and others are vying for breakthroughs in solid-state…

With differing technologies, Toyota, Samsung SDI, QuantumScape, and others are vying for breakthroughs in solid-state batteries for electric vehicles.

A U.S. Energy Information Administration report estimates that 32.1 GW of solar generating capacity will come online in 2026.

A U.S. Energy Information Administration report estimates that 32.1 GW of solar generating capacity will come online in 2026.

Kauaʻi’s 2021 oscillation event and a 2023 repeat test show how grid-forming controls can replace lost inertia and…

Kauaʻi’s 2021 oscillation event and a 2023 repeat test show how grid-forming controls can replace lost inertia and damp harmful frequency swings

Natura’s molten-salt nuclear reactors will use the same coolant salt used in a historic experiment from the 1960s.

Natura’s molten-salt nuclear reactors will use the same coolant salt used in a historic experiment from the 1960s.

Digitalization replaces conventional substations with smart, standards-based systems to address modern grid demands…

Digitalization replaces conventional substations with smart, standards-based systems to address modern grid demands through interoperability,…

In 2025, nuclear fusion technology scaled up, improved efficiency, and attracted billions of dollars in funding. But is…

In 2025, nuclear fusion technology scaled up, improved efficiency, and attracted billions of dollars in funding. But is it enough to move from lab…

Korean researchers report 1,270 Wh/L cell-level performance using an anode-free lithium metal design.

Korean researchers report 1,270 Wh/L cell-level performance using an anode-free lithium metal design.

This article explains how a substation’s physical layout must integrate safety clearances, grounding, and thermal management.

This article explains how a substation’s physical layout must integrate safety clearances, grounding, and thermal management.

Envelio's tool uses continuously updated, interactive maps to streamline planning and grid connection of distributed…

Envelio's tool uses continuously updated, interactive maps to streamline planning and grid connection of distributed energy resources.

Engineers, CEOs, and analysts lent us their expert insights on issues and solutions in the power industry.

Engineers, CEOs, and analysts lent us their expert insights on issues and solutions in the power industry.

The open-source multi-tool platform can help designers build better wave energy converters.

The open-source multi-tool platform can help designers build better wave energy converters.

Drone inspections can improve safety, cut costs, and deliver faster, data-rich assessments across power generation and…

Drone inspections can improve safety, cut costs, and deliver faster, data-rich assessments across power generation and transmission, transforming…

Korean researchers have developed an enhanced unmanned aerial vehicle system to simultaneously monitor sagging…

Korean researchers have developed an enhanced unmanned aerial vehicle system to simultaneously monitor sagging transmission lines and vegetation…

As we wrap up this series, this article outlines the purpose of substation grounding, the IEE Std 80 design, and…

As we wrap up this series, this article outlines the purpose of substation grounding, the IEE Std 80 design, and best-practice field testing.