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Pushing BESS Boundaries: Energy Density, Security, and VPPs

Pushing BESS Boundaries: Energy Density, Security, and VPPs

Battery energy storage system providers unveil technical improvements and fresh features.


News Oct 07, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
PLC Transformers Help EVs and Chargers Communicate

PLC Transformers Help EVs and Chargers Communicate

Würth Elektronik’s new power line communication transformers are designed for data communication systems in high-voltage EV charging and grid…


new products Oct 05, 2024 by Mike Falter
GET-ing More: Increasing Grid Capacity With Renewables

GET-ing More: Increasing Grid Capacity With Renewables

How can grid-enhancing technology help a strained power grid add more renewable resources without building more infrastructure?


High-Res Imaging and Predictive AI: How AiDash Protects the Grid

High-Res Imaging and Predictive AI: How AiDash Protects the Grid

AI-coupled satellite data helps assess vegetation risks, prevent outages, and restore power faster.


News Oct 03, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Have You Heard About IoT-Enabled Electric Vehicles?

Have You Heard About IoT-Enabled Electric Vehicles?

Electric vehicles become efficient power sources when equipped with Internet of Things devices.


The Internet of Things Is Making Renewables Integration Easier

The Internet of Things Is Making Renewables Integration Easier

How is the IoT taking over renewable energy management?


Future-Proofing the Grid: The PLTE, Industry Cloud Advantage

Future-Proofing the Grid: The PLTE, Industry Cloud Advantage

Traditional utility-telecom systems are strained under the data loads of the clean energy transition. Private LTE and industry cloud for…


Seeing Clearly: Siemens Grid Sensor Enhances Transparency

Seeing Clearly: Siemens Grid Sensor Enhances Transparency

Siemens’ SICAM-enhanced grid sensor is a comprehensive solution for distribution network transparency.


Testing Turbines: Mobile Emulator Speeds Offshore Wind Connection

Testing Turbines: Mobile Emulator Speeds Offshore Wind Connection

German researchers developed a mobile platform to emulate realistic grid conditions for offshore wind turbine compliance tests. 


Solar Cells: The New Frontier of Cyber Warfare?

Solar Cells: The New Frontier of Cyber Warfare?

Why are solar energy systems so easy to hack, and what should be done to secure the systems?


Wish List: What Power Pros Need To Meet Future Energy Demands

Wish List: What Power Pros Need To Meet Future Energy Demands

What do power industry leaders prioritize in modernizing the grid?


Watching the Wind: AI Finds Faults Faster

Watching the Wind: AI Finds Faults Faster

MIT uses artificial intelligence to find malfunctioning wind turbines more quickly. How can this tech be applied in the real world?


tech insights Sep 11, 2024 by Jane Marsh
Wireless Retrofit Extends Smart Meter Range

Wireless Retrofit Extends Smart Meter Range

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


News Aug 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
‘Super’ Energy Storage for AI Data Centers

‘Super’ Energy Storage for AI Data Centers

Flex and Musashi Energy Solutions will collaborate to develop a hybrid supercapacitor energy solution to meet data center power demands.


News Aug 26, 2024 by Liam Critchley
ORNL Algorithms Manage Grid Electromagnetic Transients

ORNL Algorithms Manage Grid Electromagnetic Transients

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is creating algorithms to make electromagnetic transient analysis simulation software viable for managing utility…


Preventing Power Outages With Bidirectional EV Charging

Preventing Power Outages With Bidirectional EV Charging

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


EMS Unlocks Performance for Solar, Wind, and Hybrid Plants

EMS Unlocks Performance for Solar, Wind, and Hybrid Plants

GreenPowerMonitor’s advanced energy management system is designed to meet the unique requirements of utility-scale renewable power production.


new products Aug 17, 2024 by Mike Falter
Emerson’s Ovation Automation Offers AI-Powered Grid Management

Emerson’s Ovation Automation Offers AI-Powered Grid Management

Emerson’s upgraded Ovation Automation Platform uses edge intelligence and AI algorithms to make utility operations more reliable, affordable, and…


News Aug 12, 2024 by Mike Falter
Wildfire-Safe: Using Optical Sensors to Protect Transmission

Wildfire-Safe: Using Optical Sensors to Protect Transmission

Optical fiber sensing can protect the grid from wildfires and other threats.


Smart Solar: Machine Learning Helps Add Renewables to the Grid

Smart Solar: Machine Learning Helps Add Renewables to the Grid

Researchers used machine learning algorithms to enhance energy efficiency in solar grid integration.