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Electricity use will grow significantly in the next five years, causing higher summer demand. Can virtual power plants…

Electricity use will grow significantly in the next five years, causing higher summer demand. Can virtual power plants handle the peak load growth?

A cybersecurity frontline is forming as utilities brace for advanced quantum computing-enabled attacks. 

A cybersecurity frontline is forming as utilities brace for advanced quantum computing-enabled attacks. 

Maximum power point tracking can maximize wind energy output under variable and unpredictable conditions.

Maximum power point tracking can maximize wind energy output under variable and unpredictable conditions.

The software is a smart guide, preventing low-voltage grid instability, allowing maximum capacity operation, and…

The software is a smart guide, preventing low-voltage grid instability, allowing maximum capacity operation, and accelerating digitalization.

Solar cell output can be variable, and weather can interfere with voltage, but maximum power point tracking allows…

Solar cell output can be variable, and weather can interfere with voltage, but maximum power point tracking allows operators to maximize solar…

ThinkLabs AI is developing digital assistants to help control room operators better manage the modern grid’s complexities.

ThinkLabs AI is developing digital assistants to help control room operators better manage the modern grid’s complexities.

As renewable energy grows, Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems can increase capacity and augment voltage…

As renewable energy grows, Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems can increase capacity and augment voltage stability in power lines.

Solnet Goup’s virtual power plant management aims to maximize distributed energy sources for more reliable solar energy.

Solnet Goup’s virtual power plant management aims to maximize distributed energy sources for more reliable solar energy.

As the grid modernizes, distributed energy resource management systems are essential for efficient power management.

As the grid modernizes, distributed energy resource management systems are essential for efficient power management.

When extreme weather or natural disasters occur, de-energizing the grid becomes necessary. Smart grid technology can help.

When extreme weather or natural disasters occur, de-energizing the grid becomes necessary. Smart grid technology can help.

Black & Veatch has developed Canada’s first award-winning community-wide smart grid, deploying geospatial technology to…

Black & Veatch has developed Canada’s first award-winning community-wide smart grid, deploying geospatial technology to improve grid…

Artificial intelligence can address management challenges caused by integrating renewables into the grid.

Artificial intelligence can address management challenges caused by integrating renewables into the grid.

How can engineers protect an AI-enabled grid from cyberattacks? This is the second in a three-part series examining the…

How can engineers protect an AI-enabled grid from cyberattacks? This is the second in a three-part series examining the benefits and drawbacks of…

Artificial intelligence can modernize the power grid but comes with risks. This article, the first in a three-part…

Artificial intelligence can modernize the power grid but comes with risks. This article, the first in a three-part series, examines the benefits…

A mix of multiple resource portfolios, grid-enhancing technology, and energy storage could provide grid reliability while…

A mix of multiple resource portfolios, grid-enhancing technology, and energy storage could provide grid reliability while reducing emissions. 

TS Conductor has designed carbon nanotube composite fibers to create stronger, faster,  and more efficient transmission cables.

TS Conductor has designed carbon nanotube composite fibers to create stronger, faster,  and more efficient transmission cables.

Researchers have developed an online monitoring system to locate transmission line disturbances. This method requires…

Researchers have developed an online monitoring system to locate transmission line disturbances. This method requires less information and provides…

Scientists have created a model for measuring how quickly a microgrid can recover after a disturbance.

Scientists have created a model for measuring how quickly a microgrid can recover after a disturbance.

In a decentralized smart grid, blockchain technology can facilitate operations, strengthen security, and aid sustainability. 

In a decentralized smart grid, blockchain technology can facilitate operations, strengthen security, and aid sustainability.