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Grid Monitor Offers Improved Power Quality Measurements

Grid Monitor Offers Improved Power Quality Measurements

Bachmann's upgraded GMP232 grid measurement and protection module improves frequency measurement accuracy for measuring current and voltage in…


new products Apr 20, 2024 by Mike Falter
Measuring Effects of Solar Fluctuations on PV Output

Measuring Effects of Solar Fluctuations on PV Output

Researchers have devised a method to measure solar irradiance fluctuations between disparate geographic locations using data from a desert and the…


Circuit Simulation Shapes Up for Energy-Conscious Design

Circuit Simulation Shapes Up for Energy-Conscious Design

Simulation and modeling tools have evolved from rudimentary beginnings when an approximation to system behavior could be considered a great help…


Substation Transformers Explained

Substation Transformers Explained

Learn about the different types of transformers in high-voltage substations by exploring their technical workings and the mathematical evaluations…


Smart and Secure: Digital Twin Unmasks Grid Cyber Risks

Smart and Secure: Digital Twin Unmasks Grid Cyber Risks

This digital twin mirrors the dynamics of the smart grid for improved security.


tech insights Mar 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
ABB, CERN Identify Energy-Efficient Electric Motor Designs

ABB, CERN Identify Energy-Efficient Electric Motor Designs

ABB-CERN partnership unveils energy-saving potential equating to 18,000 European homes through an ABB energy efficiency audit.


tech insights Mar 27, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Model Analyzes Droop-Controlled DC Microgrid Stability

Model Analyzes Droop-Controlled DC Microgrid Stability

Researchers attempt to understand the dynamic behavior of grid-connected and off-grid DC microgrids to enhance their overall reliability.


tech insights Mar 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Great River Energy Uses ‘Magic Balls’ To Improve Power Line Capacity

Great River Energy Uses ‘Magic Balls’ To Improve Power Line Capacity

A collaboration with Heimdall Power has significantly improved Great River Energy’s power line capacity.


News Mar 22, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Generative AI Powers Chatbot for Grid Data

Generative AI Powers Chatbot for Grid Data

Inspired by the popular generative AI model ChatGPT, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory developed a tool to retrieve power grid data and return…


New Software Helps Utilities Adapt to Rapid DER Adoption

New Software Helps Utilities Adapt to Rapid DER Adoption

Siemens recently released two software programs to help utilities model the impact of distributed energy resources on their networks.


News Mar 21, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Pulsed Inductance Measurement on Low-inductance, High-Current SMD Inductors

Pulsed Inductance Measurement on Low-inductance, High-Current SMD Inductors

PCB-mounted SMD and THD inductors are often specified. These measurement voltages are superimposed on a direct current to characterize the…


Fluke Introduces Enhanced Tools for EV Charging, Solar Testing

Fluke Introduces Enhanced Tools for EV Charging, Solar Testing

Fluke has launched its line of electrical instruments for EVs and renewable energy technology. What problems do the new products solve?


new products Mar 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Profile: NREL’s Genevieve Starke Talks Wind Models, Role Models

Profile: NREL’s Genevieve Starke Talks Wind Models, Role Models

Genevieve Stark plans the future of wind energy as a research engineer with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Recently, she told EEPower…


Protecting Grid Resilience as Electric Vehicles Surge

Protecting Grid Resilience as Electric Vehicles Surge

How will the power grid handle the rapid increase in electric vehicles? A North American Electric Reliability Corporation report outlines the need…


AI-Enabled 3D Models Tackle Critical Challenges for Utilities

AI-Enabled 3D Models Tackle Critical Challenges for Utilities

AI tools simulate the effects of extreme weather events, pinpoint vegetation risks, and reduce time-consuming manual surveys across utility networks.


News Mar 11, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
AI, ML Add Resilience, Safety to Aging Power Grid

AI, ML Add Resilience, Safety to Aging Power Grid

The aging power grid faces threats from extreme weather. Scientists from Argonne National Laboratory spoke with EEPower about using artificial…


An Introduction to the Double-Pulse Test for Power MOSFET Characterization

An Introduction to the Double-Pulse Test for Power MOSFET Characterization

This article alleviates the confusion surrounding double-pulse testing and offers a step-by-step double-pulse test setup.


Testing Simulator Aids Sustainable Jet Fuel Development

Testing Simulator Aids Sustainable Jet Fuel Development

NREL is developing an accurate way to model and predict the performance of sustainable jet fuels that will result in a low-carbon aviation future.


Getting the Timing Right in Low Power Precision Signal Chain Applications—Part 2

Getting the Timing Right in Low Power Precision Signal Chain Applications—Part 2

The second article in this series explains timing factors and solutions for reducing power while maintaining precision in low-power systems, as…


Getting the Timing Right in Low Power Precision Signal Chain Applications—Part 1

Getting the Timing Right in Low Power Precision Signal Chain Applications—Part 1

Part 1 of this series explains timing factors and solutions for reducing power while maintaining precision in low-power systems, as required for…