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Primary Distribution Systems—Part 3: Overhead and Underground Choices

Primary Distribution Systems—Part 3: Overhead and Underground Choices

Overhead vs. underground power distribution: Learn the cost, reliability, and design trade-offs for medium voltage power systems across urban,…


No Land Needed: Solar Canopies Cover California Canals

No Land Needed: Solar Canopies Cover California Canals

The pilot project generates electricity from solar panels installed over irrigation canals while conserving agricultural land and water.


News May 15, 2026 by Claire Turvill
Primary Distribution Systems—Part 2: Protective Devices, Automation

Primary Distribution Systems—Part 2: Protective Devices, Automation

Protective devices, such as reclosers and sectionalizers, along with automation, can quickly detect, isolate, and restore service after faults.


Briefs: Tech Advancements Target Data Centers and Batteries

Briefs: Tech Advancements Target Data Centers and Batteries

Amazon, Terrestrial Energy, Riot Platforms, Nvidia, Infineon, Corning, d-Matrix, and many more are innovating in technology to support data centers…


News May 14, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Texas A&M Pairs LLM and Digital Twins for Reactor Monitoring

Texas A&M Pairs LLM and Digital Twins for Reactor Monitoring

An AI framework uses a human-in-the-loop GPT agent to provide real-time advisory support for advanced nuclear reactor operations.


tech insights May 13, 2026 by Luke James
Primary Distribution Systems—Part 1: Design of Feeders and Laterals

Primary Distribution Systems—Part 1: Design of Feeders and Laterals

This article discusses primary distribution system transport of medium-voltage power from substations via feeders to local transformers to ensure…


Briefs: Fission and Fusion, Nuclear Projects Abound

Briefs: Fission and Fusion, Nuclear Projects Abound

Brookfield, The Nuclear Company, Westinghouse Nuclear, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Blue Energy, GE Vernova, FANCO, and X-energy are among the…


News May 07, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Harvesting the Florida Sun: Disney World Runs on 100% Solar

Harvesting the Florida Sun: Disney World Runs on 100% Solar

The resort’s latest solar facility brings the total solar capacity to 212,000 kW annually.


News May 06, 2026 by Claire Turvill
Distribution System Fundamentals—Part 3: Emerging Trends

Distribution System Fundamentals—Part 3: Emerging Trends

This article provides analysis steps and implementation strategies for distributed energy resource behavior, transportation electrification, and…


Why Fragmented Intelligence Undermines Grid Reliability

Why Fragmented Intelligence Undermines Grid Reliability

Relying on periodic snapshots for transformer health leads to costly failures, but continuous, real-time hydrogen monitoring can avoid them.


Distribution System Fundamentals—Part 2: Topologies and Reliability

Distribution System Fundamentals—Part 2: Topologies and Reliability

Explore distribution topologies, from simple radial feeders to complex networks, and examine reliability metrics, common causes of outages, and…


Hitachi Energy Launches AI-Powered Suite for Infrastructure

Hitachi Energy Launches AI-Powered Suite for Infrastructure

The HMAX Energy platform combines digital twins, predictive analytics, and expert field support to reduce transformer failures by up to 50%.


new products Apr 24, 2026 by Luke James
Enphase Ramps up Deployment of Its 1st GaN-Power Microinverter

Enphase Ramps up Deployment of Its 1st GaN-Power Microinverter

Enphase Energy expands its commercial solar footprint by shipping high-efficiency microinverters for complex three-phase grids.


News Apr 24, 2026 by Jake Hertz
Briefs: Companies Partner for Grid Stability and Storage

Briefs: Companies Partner for Grid Stability and Storage

Sungrow, Frank Energy, Hitachi Energy, Samsung C&T, Rivian, Redwood Materials, Kraftwerke Oberhasli, and Voith have formed strategic partnerships.


News Apr 23, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Powering the Energy Transition: Why Transformer Insulation and Sealing Matter

Powering the Energy Transition: Why Transformer Insulation and Sealing Matter

Learn the engineering challenges of ensuring transformer resilience and managing the shift to new ester and silicone oils with advanced, PFAS-free…


Distribution System Fundamentals—Part 1: Networks

Distribution System Fundamentals—Part 1: Networks

This overview develops distribution’s role within the power system hierarchy, its functional objectives and constraints, and the common voltage…


Briefs: Companies Aim to Diversify Energy Assets and Reliability

Briefs: Companies Aim to Diversify Energy Assets and Reliability

AWS, Siemens Energy, Mortenson, Nor-Cal Controls, Xcel Energy, and the State of New Jersey have all made decisions to expand energy diversity and…


News Apr 16, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Meet the Robot That Builds Solar Farms Around the Clock

Meet the Robot That Builds Solar Farms Around the Clock

In the race to meet America’s surging energy demand, autonomous robots and AI are emerging as powerful tools for building solar farms faster than…


News Apr 15, 2026 by Claire Turvill
Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 4: SCADA and Comms Systems

Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 4: SCADA and Comms Systems

Learn how modern substation commissioning extends beyond plant checks to verify SCADA, comms, cybersecurity, and data integrity for safe operation…


AI Datacenter Grid-to-Core Power Architecture

AI Datacenter Grid-to-Core Power Architecture

Surging AI power needs dictate a new datacenter power architecture: shifting to 800 V DC distribution, using "SideCar" racks, and…