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Emerson Launches Sync Tool for Digital Twins in Power Plants

Emerson Launches Sync Tool for Digital Twins in Power Plants

The Ovation Curation Tool software automates version control and change tracking between production Ovation systems and their simulation models


new products Jul 13, 2026 by Luke James
A Novel Current Sensing Technology Utilizing III-V Compound Hall Elements

A Novel Current Sensing Technology Utilizing III-V Compound Hall Elements

This article discusses a novel current-sensing technology to address the challenges of shunt resistors and isolated modulators used in applications…


Briefs: Transformers, eVTOLs, Digital Twins, and Energy Storage

Briefs: Transformers, eVTOLs, Digital Twins, and Energy Storage

Hitachi Energy, Joby Aviation, Toyota, Corinex, Plexigrid, and Moment Energy are expanding manufacturing facilities and product offerings.


News Jul 09, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Utilities Leverage the Potential of the Residential Battery Boom

Utilities Leverage the Potential of the Residential Battery Boom

Virtual power plants allow utilities to use these behind-the-meter assets to help meet peak demand and increase grid stability,


Closing the Gap: ICF Report Urges Strategic Grid Action Now

Closing the Gap: ICF Report Urges Strategic Grid Action Now

An ICF report advises utilities to prioritize location-specific planning and grid-enhancing technologies while grid expansions catch up to demand.


Distribution Transformers and Voltage Regulation—Part 2: Step-Down Transformers

Distribution Transformers and Voltage Regulation—Part 2: Step-Down Transformers

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


When the Grid Becomes Software

When the Grid Becomes Software

How utilities can avoid the telecom industry’s historical virtualization mistakes to successfully build a software-orchestrated, resilient energy…


 Securing and Scaling a Connected Grid: Communications Architecture

Securing and Scaling a Connected Grid: Communications Architecture

Modernizing the grid into a distributed, data-driven system requires secure and flexible communication networks to handle the growing complexity of…


Distribution Transformers and Voltage Regulation—Part 1: Introduction

Distribution Transformers and Voltage Regulation—Part 1: Introduction

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


After the Flight: Why Drone Inspection Is Only Half the Job

After the Flight: Why Drone Inspection Is Only Half the Job

Maximizing the value of aerial PV inspections requires integrating thermal data into structured post-flight workflows, data prioritization, and…


Ford’s Battery Pivot Enters the Grid

Ford’s Battery Pivot Enters the Grid

Ford is moving from EVs into the fast-growing world of grid-scale energy storage.


News Jun 01, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Primary Distribution Systems—Part 4: Fault Levels and Short Circuits

Primary Distribution Systems—Part 4: Fault Levels and Short Circuits

Learn about fault levels and short-circuit protection for medium-voltage distribution. We’ll examine current sources, fault types, symmetrical…


Distribution System Fundamentals—Part 3: Emerging Trends

Distribution System Fundamentals—Part 3: Emerging Trends

This article provides analysis steps and implementation strategies for distributed energy resource behavior, transportation electrification, and…


Briefs: AI Data Centers Inspire Tech in Solar, Storage, Fusion

Briefs: AI Data Centers Inspire Tech in Solar, Storage, Fusion

Meta, IBM, Overview Energy, Noon Energy, CATL, Hyperstrong, and Emerald AI are among the companies working toward groundbreaking technology…


News Apr 30, 2026 by Karen Hanson
Why Fragmented Intelligence Undermines Grid Reliability

Why Fragmented Intelligence Undermines Grid Reliability

Relying on periodic snapshots for transformer health leads to costly failures, but continuous, real-time hydrogen monitoring can avoid them.


Distribution System Fundamentals—Part 2: Topologies and Reliability

Distribution System Fundamentals—Part 2: Topologies and Reliability

Explore distribution topologies, from simple radial feeders to complex networks, and examine reliability metrics, common causes of outages, and…


Hitachi Energy Launches AI-Powered Suite for Infrastructure

Hitachi Energy Launches AI-Powered Suite for Infrastructure

The HMAX Energy platform combines digital twins, predictive analytics, and expert field support to reduce transformer failures by up to 50%.


new products Apr 24, 2026 by Luke James
Powering the Energy Transition: Why Transformer Insulation and Sealing Matter

Powering the Energy Transition: Why Transformer Insulation and Sealing Matter

Learn the engineering challenges of ensuring transformer resilience and managing the shift to new ester and silicone oils with advanced, PFAS-free…


Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 4: SCADA and Comms Systems

Substation Commissioning and Testing—Part 4: SCADA and Comms Systems

Learn how modern substation commissioning extends beyond plant checks to verify SCADA, comms, cybersecurity, and data integrity for safe operation…


AI Datacenter Grid-to-Core Power Architecture

AI Datacenter Grid-to-Core Power Architecture

Surging AI power needs dictate a new datacenter power architecture: shifting to 800 V DC distribution, using "SideCar" racks, and…