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‘Brain’ Power: Artificial Intelligence Streamlines Grid Operations—Part 1

‘Brain’ Power: Artificial Intelligence Streamlines Grid Operations—Part 1

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


Aluminum Alloy May Enable Stronger, Faster Power Transmission

Aluminum Alloy May Enable Stronger, Faster Power Transmission

Could a stronger, more conductive aluminum alloy upgrade outdated transmission cables?


Mixing It Up: Grid Reliability Needs Multiple Solutions

Mixing It Up: Grid Reliability Needs Multiple Solutions

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


Traveling Wave Monitoring of Transmission Lines Promises Ease, Accuracy

Traveling Wave Monitoring of Transmission Lines Promises Ease, Accuracy

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


Sea to Shore: Artificial Energy Island Connects Wind To Grid

Sea to Shore: Artificial Energy Island Connects Wind To Grid

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


tech insights May 20, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Improving Microgrid Resilience With New Sensitivity Analysis Method

Improving Microgrid Resilience With New Sensitivity Analysis Method

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


Blockchain Could Make Smart Grids Even Smarter

Blockchain Could Make Smart Grids Even Smarter

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


Renewable Integration Issues: Can Virtual Synchronous Generators Help?

Renewable Integration Issues: Can Virtual Synchronous Generators Help?

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


Playing Nice: System Interoperability Key to Smart Grid

Playing Nice: System Interoperability Key to Smart Grid

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


Old Becomes New: Retrofitting Legacy Equipment for Smart Grid

Old Becomes New: Retrofitting Legacy Equipment for Smart Grid

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


Digital Dilemma: Keeping Smart Grid Data Safe But Accessible

Digital Dilemma: Keeping Smart Grid Data Safe But Accessible

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


Better Than Tesla? This Grid-Scale Storage System Lasts Longer

Better Than Tesla? This Grid-Scale Storage System Lasts Longer

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


News May 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Guarding the Grid: Cyber Barriers to Grid Digitalization

Guarding the Grid: Cyber Barriers to Grid Digitalization

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


Which Offshore Transmission Technology Should States Adopt?

Which Offshore Transmission Technology Should States Adopt?

Demand exceeds supply for offshore wind transmission converters, cables, and installation vessels. What do experts recommend? 


Understanding Microgrid Digital Twins

Understanding Microgrid Digital Twins

Learn how digital twins can be integrated into DER microgrids for optimal power generation, management, and control.


EEPower Day On Demand

EEPower Day On Demand

In case you missed our first-ever event for power engineers, you can still catch it on demand.


Lightening the EV Infrastructure Load

Lightening the EV Infrastructure Load

With the increasing number of electric vehicles worldwide straining the grid, a comprehensive study looks at how EV efficiency could lessen the…


tech insights Apr 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Grid Monitor Offers Improved Power Quality Measurements

Grid Monitor Offers Improved Power Quality Measurements

Bachmann's upgraded GMP232 grid measurement and protection module improves frequency measurement accuracy for measuring current and voltage in…


new products Apr 20, 2024 by Mike Falter
Using AI/ML To Predict Brownouts in Step-Down Transformers

Using AI/ML To Predict Brownouts in Step-Down Transformers

This article explores how artificial intelligence and machine learning predict brownout thresholds in a step-down transformer using a circuit…


Renewable Oil? Chevron Plans Solar-Produced Hydrogen at CA Oil Field

Renewable Oil? Chevron Plans Solar-Produced Hydrogen at CA Oil Field

Chevron has plans to build a solar-powered electrolytic hydrogen production plant at a California oil field, marking its latest expansion in the…


News Apr 05, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell