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High-Voltage Testing and Insulation Coordination—Part 1

High-Voltage Testing and Insulation Coordination—Part 1

In this article, we explore high-voltage insulation coordination, focusing on the nature of overvoltages, standardized impulse and withstand…


Insulation Coordination Strategies for Series-Connected Multi-Terminal HVDC Systems

Insulation Coordination Strategies for Series-Connected Multi-Terminal HVDC Systems

Learn how to optimize and design a reliable insulation framework for an HVDC network, focusing on aspects like insulation clearance, voltage surge…


Power Transfer and Angle Stability in Long-Distance Power Transmission

Power Transfer and Angle Stability in Long-Distance Power Transmission

In this article, we will examine power transfer and angle stability. This is the final article in a 3-part series on long transmission line behavior.


New Consortium Aims to Reduce Impediments to Expanded Transmission Capacity

New Consortium Aims to Reduce Impediments to Expanded Transmission Capacity

As high-voltage transmission line demand explodes in the U.S, a new consortium gearing up to tackle the key legal and regulatory changes needed to…


Role of Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitors in Power System Control

Role of Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitors in Power System Control

In this article, learn about the role of Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitors (TCSC) in enhancing power system performance through dynamic…


Briefs: Companies Deal in Data Center Energy, EV Charging

Briefs: Companies Deal in Data Center Energy, EV Charging

Google, Eaton, Shell, Emobi, and ElectricFish have announced partnerships, deals, changes, and products for data center energy and electric vehicle…


News Aug 19, 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
Combined Heat and Power Systems Enable Resilient, Sustainable Infrastructure

Combined Heat and Power Systems Enable Resilient, Sustainable Infrastructure

In this article, learn how combined heat and power (CHP) systems help buildings and businesses remain operational when needed most.


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…


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.


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.


NREL Sets Record With 294 Patents for Renewable Energy

NREL Sets Record With 294 Patents for Renewable Energy

Inventions in 2024 included flexible wave energy converters, a contactless characterization tool for solar materials, and a grid system that…