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Weighing the Trade-Offs of Overhead and Underground Transmission

Weighing the Trade-Offs of Overhead and Underground Transmission

How do overhead and underground transmission technologies stack up regarding efficiency, reliability, and route constraints? Let’s unpack the key…


Dynamic Line Rating Tech Aims to Maximize Transmission Capacity

Dynamic Line Rating Tech Aims to Maximize Transmission Capacity

Four dynamic line rating projects will test new solutions to maximize the utilization of transmission infrastructure. Learn about the benefits of…


News Nov 30, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Remote Grids Replace Distribution Lines to Combat Wildfire Risk

Remote Grids Replace Distribution Lines to Combat Wildfire Risk

A renewable standalone power system just came online in a wildfire-prone area in rural California, replacing nearly 1 mile of overhead distribution…


News Nov 23, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Pioneering Advances in Solid-State Electrolytes

Pioneering Advances in Solid-State Electrolytes

Two separate studies of electrolyte materials have resulted in breakthroughs in the development of solid-state batteries.


tech insights Nov 22, 2023 by Jake Hertz
U.S. Grid Operators Behind in Deploying HVDC Technology

U.S. Grid Operators Behind in Deploying HVDC Technology

A European report outlines strategies to assist North American grid engineers in implementing high-voltage direct current transmission.


tech insights Nov 21, 2023 by Zac Amos
Siemens Invests Big in Electrical Equipment and Software Services

Siemens Invests Big in Electrical Equipment and Software Services

Norwegian distribution system operator Elvia has deployed Siemens’ LV Insights X, a software platform for low-voltage grid operators that allows…


new products Nov 18, 2023 by Mike Falter
Roofing Materials Can Reduce Power Demand In Urban Spaces

Roofing Materials Can Reduce Power Demand In Urban Spaces

Densely packed infrastructure in urban spaces can significantly raise temperatures in structures and surrounding areas. Engineers are pioneering…


Modernizing Models for Advanced Grid Technology

Modernizing Models for Advanced Grid Technology

Experts say energy system models urgently need improvements to include emerging renewable energy technology and energy storage systems.


Utility-Grade Battery Energy Storage Is Mobile, Modular and Scalable

Utility-Grade Battery Energy Storage Is Mobile, Modular and Scalable

The TerraCharge battery energy storage system by Power Edison can make utility-scale energy storage mobile, flexible, and scalable.   


new products Sep 30, 2023 by Mike Falter
How AI Creates Energy Costs and Optimization Opportunities

How AI Creates Energy Costs and Optimization Opportunities

Recent advancements in generative AI technology are creating new tools for many industries, but there will be significant energy cost increases as…


Blockchain Ledger System Can Increase Power Grid Cybersecurity

Blockchain Ledger System Can Increase Power Grid Cybersecurity

The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a blockchain ledger system that might help utility companies and…


Startup Receives Funding for EV Fast-charging Storage Solution

Startup Receives Funding for EV Fast-charging Storage Solution

Electric Era, a Seattle, Washington-based startup, has received $4 million in funding for its PowerNode smart electric vehicle fast-charge energy…


CEC Awards $31 Million for Tribal Long-Duration Energy Storage

CEC Awards $31 Million for Tribal Long-Duration Energy Storage

The California Energy Commission has approved a $31 million grant to support the construction of a first-of-its-kind, long-duration storage system…


News Nov 19, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
National Grid UK, VEIR to Test Superconductor Power Lines

National Grid UK, VEIR to Test Superconductor Power Lines

A new partnership between British electric utility company National Grid and Boston-based superconductor startup VEIR centers on a novel approach…


News Nov 17, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
How not to Manage Your Power Grid

How not to Manage Your Power Grid

Lebanon offers lessons to the rest of the world on how not to manage your power grid.


News May 19, 2022 by Ahmad Ezzeddine
Schurter’s IP 67 Power Entry Module with Circuit Breaker adds CCC Approval

Schurter’s IP 67 Power Entry Module with Circuit Breaker adds CCC Approval

This article highlights SCHURTER's DG11 series power entry  module has received CCC approval in addition to ENEC and cURus approvals,…


AC and DC Circuit Breakers for Overcurrent Protection

AC and DC Circuit Breakers for Overcurrent Protection

This article highlights circuit breaker that is an overcurrent protection device (OCPD) designed to protect electrical devices and individuals from…


Microchip’s Reference Design Simplifies Secondary MCU Control of Primary Power

Microchip’s Reference Design Simplifies Secondary MCU Control of Primary Power

An innovative transformer developed with Würth Elektronik eiSos and Microchip’s MCP1012 auxiliary AC/DC controller are key to the new design.


8V to 60V Dual 1.5A Circuit Breaker ICs with Accurate Current Monitoring

8V to 60V Dual 1.5A Circuit Breaker ICs with Accurate Current Monitoring

Ruggedized Dual Channel DC-DC Converter for Marine Engine Control

Ruggedized Dual Channel DC-DC Converter for Marine Engine Control