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What would happen if a hacker penetrated a virtual power plant? A London man found out.

What would happen if a hacker penetrated a virtual power plant? A London man found out.

Can artificial intelligence and machine learning prevent Chernobyl-like nuclear disasters?

Can artificial intelligence and machine learning prevent Chernobyl-like nuclear disasters?

How can these five distributed energy resource technologies prevent power grid cyber attacks?

How can these five distributed energy resource technologies prevent power grid cyber attacks?

The U.S. Geological Survey has mapped geomagnetic activity in the U.S. to help power engineers better prepare for…

The U.S. Geological Survey has mapped geomagnetic activity in the U.S. to help power engineers better prepare for hazardous electrical storms. 

As electric vehicles increase, consistency—not novelty—is key.

As electric vehicles increase, consistency—not novelty—is key.

Omron’s 4-pole relay fits on a PCB to reduce the heat generated in three-phase power electric vehicle wallboxes during…

Omron’s 4-pole relay fits on a PCB to reduce the heat generated in three-phase power electric vehicle wallboxes during high-power charging.

This article will focus on how a single-point power supply failure can lead to uncontrolled movements and examine how the…

This article will focus on how a single-point power supply failure can lead to uncontrolled movements and examine how the robust construction of…

Hydropower plants can negatively impact the ecosystem. Here’s how Natel Energy is helping negate some of these impacts.

Hydropower plants can negatively impact the ecosystem. Here’s how Natel Energy is helping negate some of these impacts.

The Antenna Company and Texas Metering are collaborating to enhance wireless connectivity for off-network smart meters.

The Antenna Company and Texas Metering are collaborating to enhance wireless connectivity for off-network smart meters.

Two developments have shown that vehicle-to-grid technology can supply power during blackouts. 

Two developments have shown that vehicle-to-grid technology can supply power during blackouts. 

ABB's NEMA motors Energy Savings Calculator allows users to compare their existing electric motors with more efficient…

ABB's NEMA motors Energy Savings Calculator allows users to compare their existing electric motors with more efficient models.

Autocrypt adds its data encryption system to eMobi’s AI-enhanced electric vehicle chargers.

Autocrypt adds its data encryption system to eMobi’s AI-enhanced electric vehicle chargers.

This article explores the challenges facing hydrogen technology development and the most sustainable way to approach…

This article explores the challenges facing hydrogen technology development and the most sustainable way to approach diesel backup power.

Boston Semi Equipment’s Zeus gravity feed test handler doubles the platform’s high-voltage testing capability to an…

Boston Semi Equipment’s Zeus gravity feed test handler doubles the platform’s high-voltage testing capability to an industry-leading 24 kV peak…

An Italian startup claims to recover 90% of reusable materials from solar panels without using toxic chemicals.

An Italian startup claims to recover 90% of reusable materials from solar panels without using toxic chemicals.

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.