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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
‘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…


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
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.


Handling the Heat With Tesla Backup

Handling the Heat With Tesla Backup

Here’s how Tesla’s Powerwall fleet helped California’s grid operators manage peak demand during a heatwave.


News Aug 07, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Making Room for DER: Planning Tool Aids Distribution Planning

Making Room for DER: Planning Tool Aids Distribution Planning

Grid distribution systems are updating their planning processes to handle the increasing integration of distributed energy resources. 


Nanotech Transforms Transformers: Cooler, Calmer, Stronger

Nanotech Transforms Transformers: Cooler, Calmer, Stronger

Researchers have simulated high thermal conductivity materials for better heat transfer to extend transformer life.


tech insights Jul 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Battery Energy Storage Surges as Global Leader Emerges

Battery Energy Storage Surges as Global Leader Emerges

Renewable energy’s future depends on storing energy in huge battery systems. Who are the top 5 in the industry?


More than Monitoring: How Observability Keeps Power Flowing

More than Monitoring: How Observability Keeps Power Flowing

As grid operations become more complex, energy engineers use observability, digital tools, and artificial intelligence to view and evaluate the…


Math for Microgrids: Easing PHEV, DER Grid Integration

Math for Microgrids: Easing PHEV, DER Grid Integration

Researchers have developed an algorithm to optimize costs, emissions, and energy distribution for microgrids with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles…


Google-Backed Inverters Pave the Way for Smart(er) Grid

Google-Backed Inverters Pave the Way for Smart(er) Grid

CSIRO, Tapestry, and Google Australia have developed a smart inverter prototype to streamline renewable-to-grid communication.


News Jul 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Is Supercritical Carbon Dioxide the Future of Power Generation?

Is Supercritical Carbon Dioxide the Future of Power Generation?

The Southwest Research Institute has developed a supercritical carbon dioxide power plant that will be fully operational in 2025.


News Jul 24, 2024 by John Nieman
Grid Interrupted: Differential Relay Communications in Smart Grid

Grid Interrupted: Differential Relay Communications in Smart Grid

In this age of electrification, a resilient grid means never having to say you’re sorry for an unexpected power outage. Differential protection…


Smart Grid Solutions Could Solve EV Charging Conundrum

Smart Grid Solutions Could Solve EV Charging Conundrum

Artificial intelligence, smart charging, and other innovations can address electric vehicle charging’s strain on the power grid.


tech insights Jul 19, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Smarter Renewables: AI, Digital Twins, and Energy Efficiency

Smarter Renewables: AI, Digital Twins, and Energy Efficiency

With digital twins, real-time monitoring, predictive analysis, and more, artificial intelligence is transforming renewable energy grid operations.


News Jul 17, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Fighting AI With AI: Can It Fix the Grid Strain It Creates?

Fighting AI With AI: Can It Fix the Grid Strain It Creates?

Artificial intelligence puts an unprecedented load on the power grid. Can AI remedy the problems it creates?