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Implications of the Ferranti Effect Under No-Load and Light-Load Conditions

Implications of the Ferranti Effect Under No-Load and Light-Load Conditions

In this article we dive deeper into the Ferranti Effect examining operational challenges under light-load conditions. We also look at key…


Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 2

Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 2

Learn how frequency impacts transmission line parameters—resistance, inductance, capacitance, conductance—due to skin/proximity effects,…


Google Gambles on Future Nuclear Fusion Power Plant

Google Gambles on Future Nuclear Fusion Power Plant

Google has signed a deal with Commercial Fusion Systems to purchase fusion energy generated from its future nuclear fusion plant.


News Jul 08, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 1

Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 1

Learn about distributed impedance and admittance parameters of transmission lines, their influence on voltage regulation, power loss, and…


Data Center Surge Drives Short-Term Energy Demand

Data Center Surge Drives Short-Term Energy Demand

As data center expansion skyrockets, U.S. power needs will exceed previous forecasts.


‘Plant-as-a-Product’ Offers Solution for Making Green Hydrogen

‘Plant-as-a-Product’ Offers Solution for Making Green Hydrogen

Wison Engineering and Sungrow Hydrogen have partnered to transform green hydrogen production with a streamlined, scalable approach.


Geothermal Advances With Expansions, Deep Holes, and Meta Funds

Geothermal Advances With Expansions, Deep Holes, and Meta Funds

Meta has invested in geothermal development, advanced geothermal drilling tech is reaching deeper depths, and the Department of Interior has…


News Jun 23, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Performance Index-Based Security Assessment and Screening Effect: Part 2

Performance Index-Based Security Assessment and Screening Effect: Part 2

Learn how to address the screening effect in performance index-based security assessment in power systems.


Protecting Nuclear Cybersecurity at the Quantum Level

Protecting Nuclear Cybersecurity at the Quantum Level

Researchers have used quantum secure communications to protect a nuclear reactor against cyberattacks.


News Jun 17, 2025 by Claire Turvill
Performance Index-Based Security Assessment and Screening Effect: Part 1

Performance Index-Based Security Assessment and Screening Effect: Part 1

Learn how to conduct performance index-based security assessment in power systems and how the screening effect impacts the accuracy of the assessment.


News Briefs: Nuclear Energy Expands and Fusion Breaks Records

News Briefs: Nuclear Energy Expands and Fusion Breaks Records

Nuclear energy is heating up with advances in nuclear power plants, small modular reactors, and fusion technology.


News Jun 13, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Understanding Capacitance in Overhead Transmission Lines

Understanding Capacitance in Overhead Transmission Lines

Learn how capacitance in high-voltage overhead transmission lines forms and is influenced by the earth, with derivations for single and three-phase…


Future Planning: Handling the Accelerating Energy Demand

Future Planning: Handling the Accelerating Energy Demand

Energy demand is facing unprecedented growth, and generation resources are changing. How can energy leaders handle the increase and plan for an…


Solar Efficiency: Perovskite, With a Side of Salt

Solar Efficiency: Perovskite, With a Side of Salt

Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory say salt could be the solution to creating better perovskite solar cells.


Turning the Tide: 2 Projects Advancing Tidal Energy Tech

Turning the Tide: 2 Projects Advancing Tidal Energy Tech

Two new tidal energy projects in Japan and the Faroe Islands represent significant upgrades in tidal generation technology.


News May 14, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Google Launches Efforts to Power Data Centers in Taiwan

Google Launches Efforts to Power Data Centers in Taiwan

To help supply power to its growing data center and cloud services, Google is expanding its renewable energy portfolio in Taiwan.


tech insights May 11, 2025 by Luke James
Autonomous Robots Install Solar Panels 3 Times Faster

Autonomous Robots Install Solar Panels 3 Times Faster

Rosendin demonstrated its autonomous robotic solar panel installation system at a massive solar farm in Texas.


News May 08, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Powering Lunar Life With Moon Dust Solar Panels

Powering Lunar Life With Moon Dust Solar Panels

Scientists say it’s possible for lunar astronauts to make solar panels using dust from the lunar surface. The panels could power a future moon…


Are Small Nuclear Reactors the Answer to Modern Energy Needs?

Are Small Nuclear Reactors the Answer to Modern Energy Needs?

Multiple companies are on the brink of commercializing compact nuclear reactors that can be quickly deployed.


Can Big Tech Help Triple Nuclear Power by 2050?

Can Big Tech Help Triple Nuclear Power by 2050?

Major technology and industrial companies want to use nuclear to meet carbon-free energy demands. Who are the leaders?


News Apr 11, 2025 by Karen Hanson