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Roofing Materials Can Reduce Power Demand In Urban Spaces

Roofing Materials Can Reduce Power Demand In Urban Spaces

Densely packed infrastructure in urban spaces can significantly raise temperatures in structures and surrounding areas. Engineers are pioneering…


Powerside Unveils Solutions for Electric Power Quality Optimization

Powerside Unveils Solutions for Electric Power Quality Optimization

Powerside’s two new power electronics products are designed to enable greater power quality across the grid.


new products Oct 28, 2023 by Jake Hertz
The Energy Challenges of AI’s Rapid Ascent

The Energy Challenges of AI’s Rapid Ascent

With the surge in the popularity of artificial intelligence, a recent study delves into the implications of the rising electricity consumption…


GMP Grid Resilience Plan Will Overhaul T&D

GMP Grid Resilience Plan Will Overhaul T&D

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


News Oct 23, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Fault Location: Enhancing Grid Reliability With Time Reversal Technology

Fault Location: Enhancing Grid Reliability With Time Reversal Technology

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


tech insights Oct 19, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Wind Farms Switch Lights On, Off With Aircraft Detection System

Wind Farms Switch Lights On, Off With Aircraft Detection System

Onshore wind farms are using aircraft detection lighting systems that operate on demand to reduce light pollution.


News Oct 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Self-Healing Grids and the Future of Power Distribution

Self-Healing Grids and the Future of Power Distribution

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


tech insights Oct 09, 2023 by Jake Hertz
The Energy Resilience Imperative

The Energy Resilience Imperative

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


tech insights Oct 09, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Carhackers: The High-Tech World of Modern Car Theft

Carhackers: The High-Tech World of Modern Car Theft

Can vehicle security systems keep up with car thieves’ sophisticated hacking ploys? This article takes a look at common car hacks and what…


tech insights Oct 04, 2023 by Zac Amos
ABB Arc Furnace Circuit Breaker Reduces Maintenance Costs

ABB Arc Furnace Circuit Breaker Reduces Maintenance Costs

After one year of use, the ABB vacuum arc furnace circuit breaker has slashed maintenance and equipment costs for one steel plant in Canada. The…


News Oct 02, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Utility-Grade Battery Energy Storage Is Mobile, Modular and Scalable

Utility-Grade Battery Energy Storage Is Mobile, Modular and Scalable

The TerraCharge battery energy storage system by Power Edison can make utility-scale energy storage mobile, flexible, and scalable.   


new products Sep 30, 2023 by Mike Falter
Preventing Grid Failures and Managing the Complexities of Wildfire Risk

Preventing Grid Failures and Managing the Complexities of Wildfire Risk

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


NERC Adds Energy Policy as Key Risk for Grid Reliability

NERC Adds Energy Policy as Key Risk for Grid Reliability

NERC recently stated energy policy is a concern for the U.S. and Canada's bulk-power supply. Energy policy determines whether the two…


Texas Officials Greenlight Tesla’s Virtual Power Plants

Texas Officials Greenlight Tesla’s Virtual Power Plants

Tesla has secured approval to run two virtual power plants for Powerwall customers in Texas.


News Sep 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Microgrid in a Box Provides Renewable Backup Power for Rural Areas

Microgrid in a Box Provides Renewable Backup Power for Rural Areas

Engineers demonstrate a renewable energy-based mobile backup power system at a hydropower plant in rural Idaho. 


ABB Turns to Uninterruptible Power Supplies to Address Grid Supply Challenges

ABB Turns to Uninterruptible Power Supplies to Address Grid Supply Challenges

Taking an innovation from the data center and applying it to the road, ABB hopes to enable the future of EV charging.


News Jul 24, 2023 by Jake Hertz
White House Pushes for More Grid Cybersecurity

White House Pushes for More Grid Cybersecurity

Through its new “National Cybersecurity Strategy,” the White House lays out its priorities for securing the country’s critical…


News Mar 13, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
New Database Aggregates ‘Software Bill of Materials’ for Utility Cybersecurity

New Database Aggregates ‘Software Bill of Materials’ for Utility Cybersecurity

Aiming to combat cybersecurity threats that could take down the grid, a new database aggregates software vulnerabilities, component risks,…


News Feb 08, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Calls for New Cybersecurity Tech Amid Energy Infrastructure Threats

DOE Calls for New Cybersecurity Tech Amid Energy Infrastructure Threats

Applications are open for the second cohort of the Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator, a program from the Department of Energy and National…


News Jan 18, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Safeguarding Electric Infrastructure With Wireless Spark Prevention

Safeguarding Electric Infrastructure With Wireless Spark Prevention

Hitachi Energy has unveiled its digital solution for protecting the electric infrastructure and the environment from devastating wildfires.