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This article connects primary distribution to feeder upgrades (FLISR, right-sizing, DER/DCFC siting) for safety, quality,…

This article connects primary distribution to feeder upgrades (FLISR, right-sizing, DER/DCFC siting) for safety, quality, and restoration.

Learn about fault levels and short-circuit protection for medium-voltage distribution. We’ll examine current sources,…

Learn about fault levels and short-circuit protection for medium-voltage distribution. We’ll examine current sources, fault types, symmetrical…

North America’s grid watchdog has issued a Level 3 alert—the most serious—over reliability risks posed by…

North America’s grid watchdog has issued a Level 3 alert—the most serious—over reliability risks posed by computational load.

Overhead vs. underground power distribution: Learn the cost, reliability, and design trade-offs for medium voltage power…

Overhead vs. underground power distribution: Learn the cost, reliability, and design trade-offs for medium voltage power systems across urban,…

Protective devices, such as reclosers and sectionalizers, along with automation, can quickly detect, isolate, and restore…

Protective devices, such as reclosers and sectionalizers, along with automation, can quickly detect, isolate, and restore service after faults.

This article discusses primary distribution system transport of medium-voltage power from substations via feeders to…

This article discusses primary distribution system transport of medium-voltage power from substations via feeders to local transformers to ensure…

In this article, we analyze how monolithic GaN solutions and driver optimization maximize efficiency and power density in…

In this article, we analyze how monolithic GaN solutions and driver optimization maximize efficiency and power density in high-reliability space…

Explore distribution topologies, from simple radial feeders to complex networks, and examine reliability metrics, common…

Explore distribution topologies, from simple radial feeders to complex networks, and examine reliability metrics, common causes of outages, and…

Sungrow, Frank Energy, Hitachi Energy, Samsung C&T, Rivian, Redwood Materials, Kraftwerke Oberhasli, and Voith have…

Sungrow, Frank Energy, Hitachi Energy, Samsung C&T, Rivian, Redwood Materials, Kraftwerke Oberhasli, and Voith have formed strategic partnerships.

Learn the engineering challenges of ensuring transformer resilience and managing the shift to new ester and silicone oils…

Learn the engineering challenges of ensuring transformer resilience and managing the shift to new ester and silicone oils with advanced, PFAS-free…

This overview develops distribution’s role within the power system hierarchy, its functional objectives and…

This overview develops distribution’s role within the power system hierarchy, its functional objectives and constraints, and the common voltage…

Learn how modern substation commissioning extends beyond plant checks to verify SCADA, comms, cybersecurity, and data…

Learn how modern substation commissioning extends beyond plant checks to verify SCADA, comms, cybersecurity, and data integrity for safe operation…

Substation field testing ensures long-term reliability. It verifies instrument transformers , circuit breakers, and…

Substation field testing ensures long-term reliability. It verifies instrument transformers , circuit breakers, and protection relays against…

As AI workloads push data centers into megawatt-scale per rack density, conventional low-voltage power architectures are…

As AI workloads push data centers into megawatt-scale per rack density, conventional low-voltage power architectures are reaching architectural…

This article compares gas-insulated (GIS) and air-insulated substations (AIS), outlining their design principles,…

This article compares gas-insulated (GIS) and air-insulated substations (AIS), outlining their design principles, performance characteristics, and…

Donut Lab and ION Storage Systems are advancing their solid-state battery technologies, and the U.S. Department of Energy…

Donut Lab and ION Storage Systems are advancing their solid-state battery technologies, and the U.S. Department of Energy and PPL Electric…

The Utilize coalition wants to address the energy crunch by maximizing the power grid’s efficiency through software…

The Utilize coalition wants to address the energy crunch by maximizing the power grid’s efficiency through software tools, battery storage, and…

This article walks through pre‑commissioning inspections and electrical tests commonly used in utility and industrial…

This article walks through pre‑commissioning inspections and electrical tests commonly used in utility and industrial substations, translating…

Power electronics plays a crucial role in modern temperature sensor systems, enabling efficient signal conditioning,…

Power electronics plays a crucial role in modern temperature sensor systems, enabling efficient signal conditioning, energy management, and data…