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Optical fiber sensing can protect the grid from wildfires and other threats.

Optical fiber sensing can protect the grid from wildfires and other threats.

Officials are considering restarting the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, but should they? Part 2 analyzes the challenges…

Officials are considering restarting the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, but should they? Part 2 analyzes the challenges and alternatives.

Here’s how Tesla’s Powerwall fleet helped California’s grid operators manage peak demand during a heatwave.

Here’s how Tesla’s Powerwall fleet helped California’s grid operators manage peak demand during a heatwave.

Industry group supports the global adoption of a new method for safely delivering more power over long distances.

Industry group supports the global adoption of a new method for safely delivering more power over long distances.

Researchers have simulated high thermal conductivity materials for better heat transfer to extend transformer life.

Researchers have simulated high thermal conductivity materials for better heat transfer to extend transformer life.

Emerson’s latest update to its on-line uninterruptible power supplies offers improved reliability, availability, and…

Emerson’s latest update to its on-line uninterruptible power supplies offers improved reliability, availability, and user interface.

As grid operations become more complex, energy engineers use observability, digital tools, and artificial intelligence to…

As grid operations become more complex, energy engineers use observability, digital tools, and artificial intelligence to view and evaluate the…

The Southwest Research Institute has developed a supercritical carbon dioxide power plant that will be fully operational in 2025.

The Southwest Research Institute has developed a supercritical carbon dioxide power plant that will be fully operational in 2025.

Fires in battery energy storage systems put renewable energy systems at risk. How can they be prevented?

Fires in battery energy storage systems put renewable energy systems at risk. How can they be prevented?

In this age of electrification, a resilient grid means never having to say you’re sorry for an unexpected power outage.…

In this age of electrification, a resilient grid means never having to say you’re sorry for an unexpected power outage. Differential protection…

Trending technology, innovative uses, and renewable energy advances propel microgrids to unprecedented popularity.  

Trending technology, innovative uses, and renewable energy advances propel microgrids to unprecedented popularity.  

With digital twins, real-time monitoring, predictive analysis, and more, artificial intelligence is transforming…

With digital twins, real-time monitoring, predictive analysis, and more, artificial intelligence is transforming renewable energy grid operations.

Artificial intelligence puts an unprecedented load on the power grid. Can AI remedy the problems it creates? 

Artificial intelligence puts an unprecedented load on the power grid. Can AI remedy the problems it creates? 

A transformer shortage impacts the entire energy industry, but renewable projects have been hardest hit. What are the…

A transformer shortage impacts the entire energy industry, but renewable projects have been hardest hit. What are the causes, and how can renewable…

While artificial intelligence taxes the grid, could it also be part of the solution to alleviate energy strain?

While artificial intelligence taxes the grid, could it also be part of the solution to alleviate energy strain?

The need for charging networks has grown as electric vehicles gain popularity. How can businesses safeguard their…

The need for charging networks has grown as electric vehicles gain popularity. How can businesses safeguard their operations to maintain consumer…

Electricity use will grow significantly in the next five years, causing higher summer demand. Can virtual power plants…

Electricity use will grow significantly in the next five years, causing higher summer demand. Can virtual power plants handle the peak load growth?

National Renewable Energy Laboratory research demonstrates that fifth-generation cellular technologies’ edge…

National Renewable Energy Laboratory research demonstrates that fifth-generation cellular technologies’ edge capabilities can improve renewable…

A cybersecurity frontline is forming as utilities brace for advanced quantum computing-enabled attacks. 

A cybersecurity frontline is forming as utilities brace for advanced quantum computing-enabled attacks.