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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
Cities Can Become Giant Batteries for Grid Stability

Cities Can Become Giant Batteries for Grid Stability

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


tech insights Aug 03, 2025 by Luke James
Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 5: FACTS

Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 5: FACTS

Learn about the role of Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) in enhancing power system efficiency, stability, and controllability. We’ll look…


Rethinking the Utility + Consumer Relationship Through AMI 2.0

Rethinking the Utility + Consumer Relationship Through AMI 2.0

Next-generation smart meters transform the energy grid from passive infrastructure into an intelligent, adaptive platform that unlocks real-time…


Implications of the Ferranti Effect Under No-Load and Light-Load Conditions

Implications of the Ferranti Effect Under No-Load and Light-Load Conditions

In this article we dive deeper into the Ferranti Effect examining operational challenges under light-load conditions. We also look at key…


Can AI and ML Address Cyber Threats in EV Charging Networks?

Can AI and ML Address Cyber Threats in EV Charging Networks?

Electric vehicle charging presents multiple cybersecurity risks that smart grids alone struggle to handle.


Ferranti Effect and Its Impact on Long-Distance High-Voltage AC Transmission Line Regulation

Ferranti Effect and Its Impact on Long-Distance High-Voltage AC Transmission Line Regulation

This article introduces you to the Ferranti Effect and its impact on voltage regulation in long-distance high-voltage AC transmission lines,…


Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 2

Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 2

Learn how frequency impacts transmission line parameters—resistance, inductance, capacitance, conductance—due to skin/proximity effects,…


Emerson Software Adds BESS, Asset Management for Renewables

Emerson Software Adds BESS, Asset Management for Renewables

The Ovation Green platform includes specialized battery algorithms to expand battery control out of the box.


new products Jul 07, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 1

Transmission Line Losses and Efficiency Optimization—Part 1

Learn about distributed impedance and admittance parameters of transmission lines, their influence on voltage regulation, power loss, and…


EV Tech Advances Smarter Sensors, Charging, and Fleet Trials

EV Tech Advances Smarter Sensors, Charging, and Fleet Trials

LEM has developed a high-voltage monitoring system, while partnerships between L-Charge and Epic, WeaveGrid and Rivian, and AV Dawson and VEV are…


News Jul 02, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Static vs. Dynamic ZIP Loads in IEEE Power Testing

Static vs. Dynamic ZIP Loads in IEEE Power Testing

Learn how dynamic and static ZIP loads affect power flow and stability in IEEE test systems using impedance, current, and power models.


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.


Smart Meter Data Analyzer Tracks EV Charging at the Grid Edge

Smart Meter Data Analyzer Tracks EV Charging at the Grid Edge

Sense has launched the EV Analytics system to help utilities improve grid reliability by providing real-time insights into electric vehicle…


News Jun 20, 2025 by Austin Futrell
UC San Diego Launches Testing Lab for DER Management

UC San Diego Launches Testing Lab for DER Management

The DERConnect lab can replicate the entire California grid to study distributed energy management scenarios and renewable energy integration.


News Jun 19, 2025 by Liam Critchley
Performance Index-Based Security Assessment and Screening Effect: Part 1

Performance Index-Based Security Assessment and Screening Effect: Part 1

Learn how to conduct performance index-based security assessment in power systems and how the screening effect impacts the accuracy of the assessment.


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
Understanding Capacitance in Overhead Transmission Lines

Understanding Capacitance in Overhead Transmission Lines

Learn how capacitance in high-voltage overhead transmission lines forms and is influenced by the earth, with derivations for single and three-phase…


Machine Learning Is Rewiring the Power Grid

Machine Learning Is Rewiring the Power Grid

How is machine learning improving renewable energy and grid management? A survey of use cases in energy systems sheds some light.