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When extreme weather or natural disasters occur, de-energizing the grid becomes necessary. Smart grid technology can help.

When extreme weather or natural disasters occur, de-energizing the grid becomes necessary. Smart grid technology can help.

U.S. grid operators have lacked long-term transmission planning, but the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is mandating it.  

U.S. grid operators have lacked long-term transmission planning, but the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is mandating it.  

Researchers are innovating ways to increase copper’s conductivity and make it stronger, lighter, and more cost-effective.

Researchers are innovating ways to increase copper’s conductivity and make it stronger, lighter, and more cost-effective.

Researchers seek to scale up semi-submersible floating platforms for wind farms farther from shore and in deeper water.

Researchers seek to scale up semi-submersible floating platforms for wind farms farther from shore and in deeper water.

The four products offer a complete solution for enhancing electrical transformers’ intelligence and resilience.

The four products offer a complete solution for enhancing electrical transformers’ intelligence and resilience.

More than 620 exhibiting companies will showcase their products and innovations at PCIM Europe in Nuremburg. Here's a…

More than 620 exhibiting companies will showcase their products and innovations at PCIM Europe in Nuremburg. Here's a quick look at some…

The laminated blades reduce carbon dioxide emissions and production costs, marking a significant step toward sustainable…

The laminated blades reduce carbon dioxide emissions and production costs, marking a significant step toward sustainable wind energy.

Artificial intelligence can address management challenges caused by integrating renewables into the grid.

Artificial intelligence can address management challenges caused by integrating renewables into the grid.

How can engineers protect an AI-enabled grid from cyberattacks? This is the second in a three-part series examining the…

How can engineers protect an AI-enabled grid from cyberattacks? This is the second in a three-part series examining the benefits and drawbacks of…

The diverse power terms in electrical generation systems include active, reactive, and apparent power, all of which lead…

The diverse power terms in electrical generation systems include active, reactive, and apparent power, all of which lead to the introduction of…

Wind turbine size and movement have threatened bat and bird populations until now. Robin Radar has created floating radar…

Wind turbine size and movement have threatened bat and bird populations until now. Robin Radar has created floating radar systems to prevent…

Artificial intelligence can modernize the power grid but comes with risks. This article, the first in a three-part…

Artificial intelligence can modernize the power grid but comes with risks. This article, the first in a three-part series, examines the benefits…

Could a stronger, more conductive aluminum alloy upgrade outdated transmission cables?

Could a stronger, more conductive aluminum alloy upgrade outdated transmission cables?

A mix of multiple resource portfolios, grid-enhancing technology, and energy storage could provide grid reliability while…

A mix of multiple resource portfolios, grid-enhancing technology, and energy storage could provide grid reliability while reducing emissions. 

Collecting solar power from a giant satellite in space and transmitting the energy back to Earth is not as sci-fi as it sounds. 

Collecting solar power from a giant satellite in space and transmitting the energy back to Earth is not as sci-fi as it sounds. 

Companies are innovating ways to capture harmful methane from hydropower, sewers, and landfills and use it as renewable energy.

Companies are innovating ways to capture harmful methane from hydropower, sewers, and landfills and use it as renewable energy.

TS Conductor has designed carbon nanotube composite fibers to create stronger, faster,  and more efficient transmission cables.

TS Conductor has designed carbon nanotube composite fibers to create stronger, faster,  and more efficient transmission cables.

Researchers have developed an online monitoring system to locate transmission line disturbances. This method requires…

Researchers have developed an online monitoring system to locate transmission line disturbances. This method requires less information and provides…

A wind developer believes its technology can loosen China's tight grip on rare earth magnets.

A wind developer believes its technology can loosen China's tight grip on rare earth magnets.