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Largest Battery Storage System in Europe Begins Operations

Largest Battery Storage System in Europe Begins Operations

The first phase of a 200 MW/800 MWh lithium-ion battery storage facility has come online in Belgium, signaling a new model for four-hour grid-scale…


News Oct 24, 2025 by Luke James
Briefs: Tech Leaders Strategize in Batteries, Power, and Fusion

Briefs: Tech Leaders Strategize in Batteries, Power, and Fusion

Toyota, Mitsubishi Electric, and Infineon have launched projects, while two government agencies—the State of California and the U.S. Department…


News Oct 23, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Utilities Upgrade Grid Infrastructure as Energy Demand Surges

Utilities Upgrade Grid Infrastructure as Energy Demand Surges

PG&E and Entergy Mississippi have begun major grid infrastructure improvements to handle increasing energy demand.


News Oct 22, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Geospatial Analytics Gives Utilities a Bird’s Eye View into New Profits

Geospatial Analytics Gives Utilities a Bird’s Eye View into New Profits

Learn how geospatial analytics, using satellite imaging and AI, helps utilities track new construction, detect leaks, manage vegetation, and boost…


Understanding the Role of Substations Along the Transmission Path

Understanding the Role of Substations Along the Transmission Path

This article examines the functions of four different types of substations within the electrical grid: step-up, step-down, transmission, and…


Too Many Cooks in the Circuit: The New Power Grid Risk

Too Many Cooks in the Circuit: The New Power Grid Risk

Creating resilience frameworks for smart grid operations and industrial OT cybersecurity.


Machine Learning Detects and Prevents Grid Cyberattacks

Machine Learning Detects and Prevents Grid Cyberattacks

A study found that machine learning, dynamic cryptography, and forensic analysis can harden industrial control systems against sophisticated…


tech insights Oct 14, 2025 by Luke James
High-Voltage Testing and Insulation Coordination—Part 4

High-Voltage Testing and Insulation Coordination—Part 4

In this article, learn methods for mitigating lightning- and switching-induced overvoltages in high-voltage networks through surge arresters,…


Out of Sight: Remote-Operated Drones Automate Grid Inspection

Out of Sight: Remote-Operated Drones Automate Grid Inspection

In a world first, National Grid has used automated drones to inspect U.K. grid infrastructure Beyond the Visual Line of Sight.


News Oct 01, 2025 by Liam Critchley
High-Voltage Testing and Insulation Coordination—Part 2

High-Voltage Testing and Insulation Coordination—Part 2

Here, in Part 2, we examine insulation coordination and Basic Insulation Level (BIL) in high-voltage systems for reliability against transient…


High-Voltage Testing and Insulation Coordination—Part 1

High-Voltage Testing and Insulation Coordination—Part 1

In this article, we explore high-voltage insulation coordination, focusing on the nature of overvoltages, standardized impulse and withstand…


An Introduction to Bundled Conductors in Transmission Lines

An Introduction to Bundled Conductors in Transmission Lines

This article explores the design of bundled conductors for high-voltage transmission lines, highlighting their electrical and mechanical advantages.


Insulation Coordination Strategies for Series-Connected Multi-Terminal HVDC Systems

Insulation Coordination Strategies for Series-Connected Multi-Terminal HVDC Systems

Learn how to optimize and design a reliable insulation framework for an HVDC network, focusing on aspects like insulation clearance, voltage surge…


Power Transfer and Angle Stability in Long-Distance Power Transmission

Power Transfer and Angle Stability in Long-Distance Power Transmission

In this article, we will examine power transfer and angle stability. This is the final article in a 3-part series on long transmission line behavior.


An Introduction to Wave Propagation in Long-Distance Power Transmission

An Introduction to Wave Propagation in Long-Distance Power Transmission

In this article, we will examine wave propagation effects. This is the second article of a 3-part series on long transmission line behavior.


An Introduction to Surge Impedance in Long-Distance Power Transmission

An Introduction to Surge Impedance in Long-Distance Power Transmission

In this article, we will examine surge impedance loading and voltage profiles. This is the first article of a 3-part series on long transmission…


Transformer Technology Innovations Help Utilities Enhance Grid Resiliency And Sustainability

Transformer Technology Innovations Help Utilities Enhance Grid Resiliency And Sustainability

Facing increased demand, the electrical grid is modernizing with innovative transformer technologies that improve agility, safety, and efficiency.


Modeling Medium and Long Transmission Lines for Power System Analysis

Modeling Medium and Long Transmission Lines for Power System Analysis

This second article in the series applies our knowledge about power system modeling to medium and long transmission lines.


Introduction to Transmission Line Modeling for Power System Analysis

Introduction to Transmission Line Modeling for Power System Analysis

This article series explores the modeling of short, medium, and long transmission lines for reliable simulation of power flow, voltage behavior,…


New Consortium Aims to Reduce Impediments to Expanded Transmission Capacity

New Consortium Aims to Reduce Impediments to Expanded Transmission Capacity

As high-voltage transmission line demand explodes in the U.S, a new consortium gearing up to tackle the key legal and regulatory changes needed to…