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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.


Microchip Launches 3.3 kV Power Modules for Solid-State Transformers

Microchip Launches 3.3 kV Power Modules for Solid-State Transformers

New HV-D3 mSiC silicon carbide phase leg modules enhance grid-to-rack efficiency and thermal robustness for hyperscale data centers.


new products May 29, 2026 by Dale Wilson
Primary Distribution Systems—Part 4: Fault Levels and Short Circuits

Primary Distribution Systems—Part 4: Fault Levels and Short Circuits

Learn about fault levels and short-circuit protection for medium-voltage distribution. We’ll examine current sources, fault types, symmetrical…


Briefs: Developments in Data Centers, Storage, and Nuclear

Briefs: Developments in Data Centers, Storage, and Nuclear

NextEra Energy, Dominion Energy, EnerVenue, National Laboratory of the Rockies, and many other energy companies are focusing on AI data centers,…


News May 21, 2026 by Karen Hanson
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,…


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.


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
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
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…


Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 3: Field Testing

Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 3: Field Testing

Substation field testing ensures long-term reliability. It verifies instrument transformers , circuit breakers, and protection relays against…


Briefs: Big Moves for Battery Energy Storage Systems

Briefs: Big Moves for Battery Energy Storage Systems

Tesla, LG Energy Solution, General Motors, Airengy, and Arevon are among the companies investing in battery energy storage technologies and…


News Mar 26, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Rearchitecting Data Center Power for AI with Solid-State Transformers

Rearchitecting Data Center Power for AI with Solid-State Transformers

As AI workloads push data centers into megawatt-scale per rack density, conventional low-voltage power architectures are reaching architectural…