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FERC: Modernize Grid Interconnection Rules for AI Data Centers

FERC: Modernize Grid Interconnection Rules for AI Data Centers

Regional grid operators must defend existing interconnection policies or propose new ones as demand from large electricity users accelerates.


News Jul 08, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Isolation Barrier Stress and Partial Discharge in Gate Drivers

Isolation Barrier Stress and Partial Discharge in Gate Drivers

Fast transients can push the gate driver isolation past its normal limits. This can cause partial discharge and, over time, lead to insulation…


Intepro Intros 4U DC Power Supplies With 12.5 kW/U Power Density

Intepro Intros 4U DC Power Supplies With 12.5 kW/U Power Density

The new series of programmable 4U DC power supplies combines auto-ranging source capabilities with an energy-recovering electronic load to maximize…


SunZia: Largest Wind Farm in U.S. Comes Online in New Mexico

SunZia: Largest Wind Farm in U.S. Comes Online in New Mexico

With a whopping 3,650 MW of wind generation capacity, the SunZia wind farm in New Mexico becomes the largest renewable energy project in U.S. history


News Jul 01, 2026 by Claire Turvill
Grid Power: GM Pivots to Sodium Batteries and V2G Technology

Grid Power: GM Pivots to Sodium Batteries and V2G Technology

As GM slows its electric vehicle production, it’s applying its battery technology to energy storage and grid support.


News Jun 30, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Closing the Gap: ICF Report Urges Strategic Grid Action Now

Closing the Gap: ICF Report Urges Strategic Grid Action Now

An ICF report advises utilities to prioritize location-specific planning and grid-enhancing technologies while grid expansions catch up to demand.


Test Equipment for the Next Generation of Power Semiconductors

Test Equipment for the Next Generation of Power Semiconductors

Modern power semiconductors demand advanced test equipment. As devices optimize for higher voltages and lower losses, precise, robust testing is…


Briefs: Nuclear, Renewables, and Energy Storage Tech Advances

Briefs: Nuclear, Renewables, and Energy Storage Tech Advances

TerraPower, Valar Atomics, Ore Energy, and ABB have made significant strides in nuclear energy and storage technology.


News Jun 25, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Desert Dome: SRP Adds 19-MW CO2 Battery to Arizona Power Plant

Desert Dome: SRP Adds 19-MW CO2 Battery to Arizona Power Plant

The Google-backed project will install an Energy Dome CO2 battery for long-duration energy storage as the grid grapples with the growth of…


News Jun 24, 2026 by Claire Turvill
Distribution Transformers and Voltage Regulation—Part 2: Step-Down Transformers

Distribution Transformers and Voltage Regulation—Part 2: Step-Down Transformers

Distribution transformers shape network voltage and fault behavior. Learn how winding configurations, vector groups, and grounding methods impact…


Google Backs Co-Located Generation and VPPs for Data Centers

Google Backs Co-Located Generation and VPPs for Data Centers

As Google develops new data centers, it will focus on powering them with both new generation and grid-flexibility programs.


News Jun 19, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Briefs: Shaping the Future in Solar, Hydro, EVs, and Space

Briefs: Shaping the Future in Solar, Hydro, EVs, and Space

Qcells, Voith, the Missouri University of Science and Technology, and Nexperia and IAV are pushing boundaries in space technology, solar cells,…


News Jun 18, 2026 by Karen Hanson
When the Grid Becomes Software

When the Grid Becomes Software

How utilities can avoid the telecom industry’s historical virtualization mistakes to successfully build a software-orchestrated, resilient energy…


 Securing and Scaling a Connected Grid: Communications Architecture

Securing and Scaling a Connected Grid: Communications Architecture

Modernizing the grid into a distributed, data-driven system requires secure and flexible communication networks to handle the growing complexity of…


Distribution Transformers and Voltage Regulation—Part 1: Introduction

Distribution Transformers and Voltage Regulation—Part 1: Introduction

Learn how distribution transformers bridge medium-voltage feeders and end-use equipment, ensuring stable voltage through strategic placement,…


Hitachi Report: Power Demand Directly Linked to Data Centers

Hitachi Report: Power Demand Directly Linked to Data Centers

The six-month analysis attributes the increasing energy load to data centers, especially in certain regions, while renewable energy and capacity…


After the Flight: Why Drone Inspection Is Only Half the Job

After the Flight: Why Drone Inspection Is Only Half the Job

Maximizing the value of aerial PV inspections requires integrating thermal data into structured post-flight workflows, data prioritization, and…


Making Waves: Ocean Energy Technology Surging Ahead

Making Waves: Ocean Energy Technology Surging Ahead

Wave energy generators are emerging as an innovative technology that can harness the ocean's constant motion.


Ford’s Battery Pivot Enters the Grid

Ford’s Battery Pivot Enters the Grid

Ford is moving from EVs into the fast-growing world of grid-scale energy storage.


News Jun 01, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Primary Distribution Systems—Part 5: Planning for Today’s Grid

Primary Distribution Systems—Part 5: Planning for Today’s Grid

This article connects primary distribution to feeder upgrades (FLISR, right-sizing, DER/DCFC siting) for safety, quality, and restoration.