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

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

Overhead vs. underground power distribution: Learn the cost, reliability, and design trade-offs for medium voltage power…

Overhead vs. underground power distribution: Learn the cost, reliability, and design trade-offs for medium voltage power systems across urban,…

Relying on periodic snapshots for transformer health leads to costly failures, but continuous, real-time hydrogen…

Relying on periodic snapshots for transformer health leads to costly failures, but continuous, real-time hydrogen monitoring can avoid them.

Explore distribution topologies, from simple radial feeders to complex networks, and examine reliability metrics, common…

Explore distribution topologies, from simple radial feeders to complex networks, and examine reliability metrics, common causes of outages, and…

The HMAX Energy platform combines digital twins, predictive analytics, and expert field support to reduce transformer…

The HMAX Energy platform combines digital twins, predictive analytics, and expert field support to reduce transformer failures by up to 50%.

Learn the engineering challenges of ensuring transformer resilience and managing the shift to new ester and silicone oils…

Learn the engineering challenges of ensuring transformer resilience and managing the shift to new ester and silicone oils with advanced, PFAS-free…

Donut Lab and ION Storage Systems are advancing their solid-state battery technologies, and the U.S. Department of Energy…

Donut Lab and ION Storage Systems are advancing their solid-state battery technologies, and the U.S. Department of Energy and PPL Electric…

This article walks through pre‑commissioning inspections and electrical tests commonly used in utility and industrial…

This article walks through pre‑commissioning inspections and electrical tests commonly used in utility and industrial substations, translating…

Learn how substation commissioning verifies design intent and system integration through FAT, SAT, cold…

Learn how substation commissioning verifies design intent and system integration through FAT, SAT, cold (pre-energization), and hot…

Learn how smart substations can leverage IEC 61850 and CIM for data flow. Advanced analytics and machine learning (ML)…

Learn how smart substations can leverage IEC 61850 and CIM for data flow. Advanced analytics and machine learning (ML) can turn high-res data into…

Learn how cross-layer coordination—power, cooling, scheduling—unlocks stranded data center capacity for AI inference.…

Learn how cross-layer coordination—power, cooling, scheduling—unlocks stranded data center capacity for AI inference. By prioritizing…

Learn how the US energy sector in 2026 is defined by trends such as an acceleration of grid investment due to…

Learn how the US energy sector in 2026 is defined by trends such as an acceleration of grid investment due to AI/electrification demands, and…

In the final part of this series, we examine substation design practices for managing two critical issues: oil…

In the final part of this series, we examine substation design practices for managing two critical issues: oil containment and noise control.

Drone inspections can improve safety, cut costs, and deliver faster, data-rich assessments across power generation and…

Drone inspections can improve safety, cut costs, and deliver faster, data-rich assessments across power generation and transmission, transforming…

In this new article series, we look at substation design and layout planning, starting here with early stage choices and…

In this new article series, we look at substation design and layout planning, starting here with early stage choices and physical layout.

Acquisitions, partnerships, and funding are impacting Posco, Factorial, Horizon Motor, Chery Automotive, Infineon,…

Acquisitions, partnerships, and funding are impacting Posco, Factorial, Horizon Motor, Chery Automotive, Infineon, Electreon, EnergyHub, Resideo…

As we wrap up this series, this article outlines the purpose of substation grounding, the IEE Std 80 design, and…

As we wrap up this series, this article outlines the purpose of substation grounding, the IEE Std 80 design, and best-practice field testing.

Explore electro-thermal cooling design and reliability validation for high-voltage SiC and IGBT power modules.

Explore electro-thermal cooling design and reliability validation for high-voltage SiC and IGBT power modules.

In substations, the DC system is critical for protection, control, and SCADA during AC loss. Learn about the relevant…

In substations, the DC system is critical for protection, control, and SCADA during AC loss. Learn about the relevant IEEE standards, choosing the…