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Solving Grid Congestion: How GETs Maximize Renewable Integration

Solving Grid Congestion: How GETs Maximize Renewable Integration

Grid-enhancing technologies can increase grid capacity for renewable energy sources and reduce curtailment.


How Will AI Transform Smart Grids in 2025?

How Will AI Transform Smart Grids in 2025?

The increasing decentralization of energy production demands sophisticated technology solutions to integrate diverse power sources and manage…


tech insights Jan 28, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Raspberry Pi Optimizes Over-the-Air Smart Grid Updates

Raspberry Pi Optimizes Over-the-Air Smart Grid Updates

Raspberry Pi integrated with over-the-air updates could make energy systems more adaptable.


News Jan 24, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Eyes Underground: AI Sensors Assist in Power Line Installations

Eyes Underground: AI Sensors Assist in Power Line Installations

A subsurface sensing system allows faster and safer undergrounding of power lines.


News Jan 20, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Fleets Are Electrifying. How Can Utilities Plan for the Impact?

Fleets Are Electrifying. How Can Utilities Plan for the Impact?

As companies switch to electric vehicle fleets, charging infrastructure must expand, and utilities must prepare.


News Dec 31, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Canadian Grid Gets Smart Upgrade With AI

Canadian Grid Gets Smart Upgrade With AI

The University of Toronto and Siemens Canada will join forces to modernize the grid for renewable energy integration.


News Dec 22, 2024 by John Nieman
AI Advancements Modernize Grid and Industrial Systems

AI Advancements Modernize Grid and Industrial Systems

Innovations in artificial intelligence are making complex power grid systems easier to manage.


News Dec 13, 2024 by Austin Futrell
AMI 2.0: Grid Management Tools Integrate Artificial Intelligence

AMI 2.0: Grid Management Tools Integrate Artificial Intelligence

MicroEJ, GE Vernova, and Landis+Gyr are implementing artificial intelligence to improve grid reliability and operations.


News Dec 12, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Can Google’s Virtual Power Plant Solve Texas Grid Issues?

Can Google’s Virtual Power Plant Solve Texas Grid Issues?

Google Cloud has partnered with NRG Energy and Renew Home to launch an AI-powered VPP to address grid challenges.


News Dec 11, 2024 by Austin Futrell
PG&E Tackles Energy Demand With AI and Grid-Edge Computing

PG&E Tackles Energy Demand With AI and Grid-Edge Computing

Pacific Gas and Electric Company has introduced initiatives to balance the energy demands of electric vehicles and data centers.


News Dec 10, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Energie AG Upgrades Smart Grid Network in the Austrian Alps

Energie AG Upgrades Smart Grid Network in the Austrian Alps

Westermo’s routers will use private LTE 450 MHz technology to connect Energe AG’s 600 substations in areas with complex terrain.


News Dec 07, 2024 by Jake Hertz
California Plans Nation’s First 5G Power Grid

California Plans Nation’s First 5G Power Grid

Southern California Edison will modernize its grid with a low-latency, high-bandwidth 5G network from Nokia.


News Dec 05, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
The Aging Power Grid Needs a Watchdog. Are Robot Dogs the Answer?

The Aging Power Grid Needs a Watchdog. Are Robot Dogs the Answer?

Anybotics and Gresco have partnered in a robotic solution for autonomous utility facility inspections.


News Dec 04, 2024 by John Nieman
Schneider Electric Introduces Smart Grid Solutions

Schneider Electric Introduces Smart Grid Solutions

The smart solutions aim to enhance grid flexibility, resilience, and net zero management.


News Nov 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Grid Modernization: What’s Keeping Power Pros Up at Night? 

Grid Modernization: What’s Keeping Power Pros Up at Night? 

Grid professionals struggle to keep up with increasing power demands and a changing energy landscape.


How Can Redox Flow Batteries Prevent Power Outages?

How Can Redox Flow Batteries Prevent Power Outages?

Redox flow battery microgrids could be the answer to disaster-caused outages.


Can Hybrid Plant Design Ease Grid Congestion?

Can Hybrid Plant Design Ease Grid Congestion?

Solar- and wind-plus-storage power systems add value to energy transmission, but can they ease connection backlogs?


News Nov 14, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
STMicro Programmable SoC PLC Improves Smart Grid Communication

STMicro Programmable SoC PLC Improves Smart Grid Communication

STMicroelectronics’ ST85MM programmable powerline communication supports modern field-proven meters and communication standards.


new products Nov 09, 2024 by Jake Hertz
NVIDIA, SCE Power Grid Modernization With AI

NVIDIA, SCE Power Grid Modernization With AI

NVIDIA is partnering with utilities to develop AI tools for transmission and distribution grids.


News Nov 06, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Supercapacitors: Improving STATCOM Ops, Enhancing Grid Stability

Supercapacitors: Improving STATCOM Ops, Enhancing Grid Stability

Grid operators can improve power quality, stabilize voltages, and achieve stability using static synchronous compensators.