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Distribution transformers shape network voltage and fault behavior. Learn how winding configurations, vector groups, and…

Distribution transformers shape network voltage and fault behavior. Learn how winding configurations, vector groups, and grounding methods impact…

Learn how distribution transformers bridge medium-voltage feeders and end-use equipment, ensuring stable voltage through…

Learn how distribution transformers bridge medium-voltage feeders and end-use equipment, ensuring stable voltage through strategic placement,…

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…

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…

Substation field testing ensures long-term reliability. It verifies instrument transformers , circuit breakers, and…

Substation field testing ensures long-term reliability. It verifies instrument transformers , circuit breakers, and protection relays against…

Learn how California microgrids offer resilience and cost savings for critical facilities like data centers, using hybrid…

Learn how California microgrids offer resilience and cost savings for critical facilities like data centers, using hybrid renewable systems (solar,…

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 smart substations use synchronized IoT devices compliant with key standards for high-fidelity data, enabling…

Learn how smart substations use synchronized IoT devices compliant with key standards for high-fidelity data, enabling real-time protection and…

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.

Wildfire risk is rising for utilities. A control room-based, data-forward strategy using ADMS integration and real-time…

Wildfire risk is rising for utilities. A control room-based, data-forward strategy using ADMS integration and real-time data allows for precise,…

Electric vehicles and hot water systems could provide city-scale energy storage and demand flexibility equivalent to…

Electric vehicles and hot water systems could provide city-scale energy storage and demand flexibility equivalent to several gigawatt-hours,…

EPRI’s generic models can assist grid managers in predicting how distributed energy sources will affect grid operations…

EPRI’s generic models can assist grid managers in predicting how distributed energy sources will affect grid operations and capacity.

As companies switch to electric vehicle fleets, charging infrastructure must expand, and utilities must prepare.

As companies switch to electric vehicle fleets, charging infrastructure must expand, and utilities must prepare.

The vanadium-based energy storage technology enables efficient grid-scale energy storage.

The vanadium-based energy storage technology enables efficient grid-scale energy storage.

Grid professionals struggle to keep up with increasing power demands and a changing energy landscape.

Grid professionals struggle to keep up with increasing power demands and a changing energy landscape.

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.

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.

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…