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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…


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…


What We Can Learn From Five California Microgrids

What We Can Learn From Five California Microgrids

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


Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 4: Data Analytics and ML

Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 4: Data Analytics and 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…


The Hidden Costs of Outdated Power Plant Practices — And How to Fix Them Fast

The Hidden Costs of Outdated Power Plant Practices — And How to Fix Them Fast

Building integrated and modern systems enable resilient, efficient, and safer operations that…


How Demand, Grid Investment, and AI are Shaping the U.S. Energy Landscape

How Demand, Grid Investment, and AI are Shaping the U.S. Energy Landscape

Learn how the US energy sector in 2026 is defined by trends such as an acceleration of grid investment due to AI/electrification demands, and…


Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 2: IoT Devices and Sensors

Smart Substations and Digitalization—Part 2: IoT Devices and Sensors

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


Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 1: Early Stage Decisions

Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 1: Early Stage Decisions

In this new article series, we look at substation design and layout planning, starting here with early stage choices and physical layout.


Leading from the Control Room: More Precise Ways to Manage Wildfire Risk

Leading from the Control Room: More Precise Ways to Manage Wildfire Risk

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


Substation Components—Part 7: SCADA and Protection Integration

Substation Components—Part 7: SCADA and Protection Integration

Learn how modern substation integration merges protection and SCADA over digital networks and requires security and human-centered HMIs for grid…


Briefs: Optimizing Renewables, Data Centers, and Transmission

Briefs: Optimizing Renewables, Data Centers, and Transmission

Sungrow, Easymetering, Qualcomm, Infineon, SolarEdge, ABB, VoltaGrid, and Southwest Power Pool have new projects in the works.


News Nov 13, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Briefs: Modernizing Renewables, Nuclear, and Smart Grids

Briefs: Modernizing Renewables, Nuclear, and Smart Grids

A group with ties to Bill Gates is promoting renewable energy, while Westinghouse, Hyundai, Fermi America, InstaVolt, and Itron are making bold…


News Oct 30, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Machine Learning Detects and Prevents Grid Cyberattacks

Machine Learning Detects and Prevents Grid Cyberattacks

A study found that machine learning, dynamic cryptography, and forensic analysis can harden industrial control systems against sophisticated…


tech insights Oct 14, 2025 by Luke James
It’s More Than Tech: Five Steps to Building a Self-Healing Grid

It’s More Than Tech: Five Steps to Building a Self-Healing Grid

A self-healing grid requires more than advanced technology. Consider five strategy shifts underlying a more resilient grid.


Biz Briefs: EV Chargers, Fuel Cells, and Wind Turbines Push On

Biz Briefs: EV Chargers, Fuel Cells, and Wind Turbines Push On

Recent business plans and partnerships involve InstaVolt, Wallbox, Doosan Fuel, Ceres, Richardson Electronics, KEBA Industrial Automation, Siemens,…


News Aug 05, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Nokia To Install Private 5G Network To Modernize Tennessee Grid

Nokia To Install Private 5G Network To Modernize Tennessee Grid

The deal between Noka and Memphis, Light, Gas and Water represents a growing trend in 5G utilization in smart grid operations.


News Aug 04, 2025 by Liam Critchley
Performance Index-Based Security Assessment and Screening Effect: Part 2

Performance Index-Based Security Assessment and Screening Effect: Part 2

Learn how to address the screening effect in performance index-based security assessment in power systems.


Turn Bidirectional EVs Into Grid Assets Using Smart Charging Management

Turn Bidirectional EVs Into Grid Assets Using Smart Charging Management

Learn how developments in smart charging software will enable bidirectional EV charging to provide benefits to the utility grid, EV fleet owners,…


AI Solar Panels Follow the Sun to Maximize Energy Efficiency

AI Solar Panels Follow the Sun to Maximize Energy Efficiency

The AI-enhanced dual-axis solar tracking system significantly outperformed other solar harvesters.


News Jun 11, 2025 by Liam Critchley
25 Emerging Companies Pitch the Future of Energy at Distributech

25 Emerging Companies Pitch the Future of Energy at Distributech

Energy startups pitched their ideas to energy experts at Distributech in EPRI’s Incubatenergy Labs annual competition.