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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.

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…

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…

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Could a stronger, more conductive aluminum alloy upgrade outdated transmission cables?

Could a stronger, more conductive aluminum alloy upgrade outdated transmission cables?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

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…

Princess Elisabeth Island will serve as an international electricity exchange grid built on the North Sea seabed. 

Princess Elisabeth Island will serve as an international electricity exchange grid built on the North Sea seabed. 

Scientists have created a model for measuring how quickly a microgrid can recover after a disturbance.

Scientists have created a model for measuring how quickly a microgrid can recover after a disturbance.

In a decentralized smart grid, blockchain technology can facilitate operations, strengthen security, and aid sustainability. 

In a decentralized smart grid, blockchain technology can facilitate operations, strengthen security, and aid sustainability. 

Renewable energy requires both AC and DC interconnections. Researchers are investigating how virtual synchronous…

Renewable energy requires both AC and DC interconnections. Researchers are investigating how virtual synchronous generators can resolve reliability…

Effective grid digitalization requires interoperability among systems, networks, and assets. Achieving interoperability…

Effective grid digitalization requires interoperability among systems, networks, and assets. Achieving interoperability is complex and involves…

Outdated equipment is hindering full grid digitalization. Retrofitting may be the answer. This is the fourth part in a…

Outdated equipment is hindering full grid digitalization. Retrofitting may be the answer. This is the fourth part in a series examining technical…

Successful grid digitalization must overcome problems sharing necessary data while protecting privacy and security. This…

Successful grid digitalization must overcome problems sharing necessary data while protecting privacy and security. This is the third part in a…

The CATL system remained intact for years without degrading and surpassed Tesla’s Megapack in capacity and energy density. 

The CATL system remained intact for years without degrading and surpassed Tesla’s Megapack in capacity and energy density. 

Cyberattacks on a digitalized and interconnected power grid can have devastating effects. Preventing them will require…

Cyberattacks on a digitalized and interconnected power grid can have devastating effects. Preventing them will require technical innovation. This…