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European researchers determined causes and warning signs for power outages that could lead to widespread blackouts. They…

European researchers determined causes and warning signs for power outages that could lead to widespread blackouts. They recommended strategies for…

A renewable standalone power system just came online in a wildfire-prone area in rural California, replacing nearly 1…

A renewable standalone power system just came online in a wildfire-prone area in rural California, replacing nearly 1 mile of overhead distribution…

Norwegian distribution system operator Elvia has deployed Siemens’ LV Insights X, a software platform for low-voltage…

Norwegian distribution system operator Elvia has deployed Siemens’ LV Insights X, a software platform for low-voltage grid operators that allows…

Husk Power Systems recently secured $100 million to scale its mini-grid deployments in rural Africa and Asia.

Husk Power Systems recently secured $100 million to scale its mini-grid deployments in rural Africa and Asia.

The federal government is pouring nearly $3.5 billion into 58 projects targeting infrastructure upgrades, microgrids,…

The federal government is pouring nearly $3.5 billion into 58 projects targeting infrastructure upgrades, microgrids, smart controls, and advanced…

Substations are using digital twin platforms, machine learning, robotics, and other high-tech tools to increase stability…

Substations are using digital twin platforms, machine learning, robotics, and other high-tech tools to increase stability and efficiency.

Solar energy systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, but energy engineers often don’t have the IT knowledge to prevent…

Solar energy systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, but energy engineers often don’t have the IT knowledge to prevent attacks or deal with them…

Vermont’s leading utility introduced a plan to overhaul its transmission and distribution infrastructure to eliminate…

Vermont’s leading utility introduced a plan to overhaul its transmission and distribution infrastructure to eliminate outages by 2030. The…

Researchers are employing time reversal concepts to better identify and locate faults on the grid.

Researchers are employing time reversal concepts to better identify and locate faults on the grid.

A pair of high-voltage direct current transmission projects are coming to Japan and the U.S., while the DOE funds other…

A pair of high-voltage direct current transmission projects are coming to Japan and the U.S., while the DOE funds other HVDC innovations.

Experts say energy system models urgently need improvements to include emerging renewable energy technology and energy…

Experts say energy system models urgently need improvements to include emerging renewable energy technology and energy storage systems.

This article explores the far-reaching implications of these changes on generation, transmission, and distribution…

This article explores the far-reaching implications of these changes on generation, transmission, and distribution systems, as well as the…

Engineers now have access to NREL’s comprehensive database of electric load data from residential and commercial…

Engineers now have access to NREL’s comprehensive database of electric load data from residential and commercial buildings across the U.S. 

Duke Energy's self-healing grid prevented 17,000 outages in Florida during Hurricane Idalia. This type of smart grid can…

Duke Energy's self-healing grid prevented 17,000 outages in Florida during Hurricane Idalia. This type of smart grid can detect problems and…

Researchers in New South Wales recommend distributed energy resources and additional steps to ensure grid resilience.

Researchers in New South Wales recommend distributed energy resources and additional steps to ensure grid resilience.

A new study thoroughly examining floating offshore wind turbine design benefits and drawbacks will help engineers looking…

A new study thoroughly examining floating offshore wind turbine design benefits and drawbacks will help engineers looking to improve offshore wind…

Recently, several automakers banded together to create a fast-charging network to challenge Tesla's Supercharger…

Recently, several automakers banded together to create a fast-charging network to challenge Tesla's Supercharger infrastructure. This article…

Managing wildfire risk is a difficult process that depends on many variables, and utility companies are searching for…

Managing wildfire risk is a difficult process that depends on many variables, and utility companies are searching for better tools to repair…

Although drones offer flexibility and precision for industrial applications, current battery power options limit their…

Although drones offer flexibility and precision for industrial applications, current battery power options limit their range, and combustion…