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AI-Enabled 3D Models Tackle Critical Challenges for Utilities

AI-Enabled 3D Models Tackle Critical Challenges for Utilities

AI tools simulate the effects of extreme weather events, pinpoint vegetation risks, and reduce time-consuming manual surveys across utility networks.


News Mar 11, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
 Next-Gen Smart Grid Products Revealed at Distributech 2024

Next-Gen Smart Grid Products Revealed at Distributech 2024

The power distribution industry got together in Orlando, and EEPower was on site to give you an insider view. Here are a few of the innovative…


AI, ML Add Resilience, Safety to Aging Power Grid

AI, ML Add Resilience, Safety to Aging Power Grid

The aging power grid faces threats from extreme weather. Scientists from Argonne National Laboratory spoke with EEPower about using artificial…


Advancing Battery Safety: Self-Extinguishing Electrolytes for Fire Prevention

Advancing Battery Safety: Self-Extinguishing Electrolytes for Fire Prevention

To enhance battery safety and reduce fire risk, researchers substituted non-flammable self-extinguishing electrolytes for combustible electrolytes.


tech insights Feb 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Quad-Channel Digital Isolators Combine Safety, Isolation and Low Latency

Quad-Channel Digital Isolators Combine Safety, Isolation and Low Latency

The Novosense digital isolators combine robust safety and isolation with low latency for high-speed applications.


new products Feb 03, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Selecting Isolators for High-Voltage Control Applications: Digital vs Optical

Selecting Isolators for High-Voltage Control Applications: Digital vs Optical

Knowing the key characteristics can help you make the right decision between digital and optical isolators for high-voltage systems. This article…


PNNL Centralizes AI Energy Research Under One Roof

PNNL Centralizes AI Energy Research Under One Roof

The artificial intelligence center will coordinate research projects to improve the nation's energy security and grid reliability.


News Jan 12, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Gecko Robotics Brings Artificial Intelligence, Robotics to the Grid

Gecko Robotics Brings Artificial Intelligence, Robotics to the Grid

Gecko Robotics and Ambit Grant Town are teaming up to employ artificial intelligence and robotics to assess power plant operations and perform…


News Jan 10, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Detecting Battery Defects With High-Speed Microscopy

Detecting Battery Defects With High-Speed Microscopy

During the manufacturing process, scanning battery cells for defects can be time-consuming, expensive, and inaccurate. However, a method known as…


tech insights Jan 04, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Industry Insights: From Solar Innovation to MOSFETs and Mars

Industry Insights: From Solar Innovation to MOSFETs and Mars

Industry experts provide technical information on everything from electrical conduits and solar innovation to Mars exploration and MOSFETs.


Advanced Energy’s Power Supply Balances Power and Safety

Advanced Energy’s Power Supply Balances Power and Safety

Advanced Energy’s new power supply combines high power density with adherence to several notable safety standards. This article investigates the…


new products Dec 09, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Should Power Plants Worry About Electromagnetic Pulses?

Should Power Plants Worry About Electromagnetic Pulses?

A study at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory investigates the susceptibility of power plants to high-altitude electromagnetic pulses.


tech insights Dec 04, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Dynamic Line Rating Tech Aims to Maximize Transmission Capacity

Dynamic Line Rating Tech Aims to Maximize Transmission Capacity

Four dynamic line rating projects will test new solutions to maximize the utilization of transmission infrastructure. Learn about the benefits of…


News Nov 30, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Machine Learning Aids Next-Gen Nuclear Reactors

Machine Learning Aids Next-Gen Nuclear Reactors

Argonne National Laboratory researchers are testing machine learning on sodium-cooled fast reactors to aid anomaly detection and improve reactor…


Remote Grids Replace Distribution Lines to Combat Wildfire Risk

Remote Grids Replace Distribution Lines to Combat Wildfire Risk

A renewable standalone power system just came online in a wildfire-prone area in rural California, replacing nearly 1 mile of overhead distribution…


News Nov 23, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
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
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…


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.