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The Internet of Things Is Making Renewables Integration Easier

The Internet of Things Is Making Renewables Integration Easier

How is the IoT taking over renewable energy management?


Wish List: What Power Pros Need To Meet Future Energy Demands

Wish List: What Power Pros Need To Meet Future Energy Demands

What do power industry leaders prioritize in modernizing the grid?


Modular, Configurable Power for Industrial Systems, Data Centers

Modular, Configurable Power for Industrial Systems, Data Centers

Here's how efficient, configurable power supplies can provide sustainable, high-density power architectures in the face of increasing power…


Can Drones Transform Power Grid Monitoring and Maintenance?

Can Drones Transform Power Grid Monitoring and Maintenance?

A drone with embedded AI can detect grid problems, including small issues like power line insulation defects. 


News Sep 10, 2024 by John Nieman
Calculating Conductor Ampacity to Carry Motor Current

Calculating Conductor Ampacity to Carry Motor Current

Learn to compute the ampacity and size of circuit conductors for motors rated 1 kV or less.


Wireless Retrofit Extends Smart Meter Range

Wireless Retrofit Extends Smart Meter Range

The Antenna Company and Texas Metering are collaborating to enhance wireless connectivity for off-network smart meters.


News Aug 26, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Lighting Las Vegas: Huge Solar+Storage Heats Up

Lighting Las Vegas: Huge Solar+Storage Heats Up

The largest co-located solar-plus-battery storage system in the U.S. has started delivering power near Las Vegas.


News Aug 12, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
More than Monitoring: How Observability Keeps Power Flowing

More than Monitoring: How Observability Keeps Power Flowing

As grid operations become more complex, energy engineers use observability, digital tools, and artificial intelligence to view and evaluate the…


Grid Interrupted: Differential Relay Communications in Smart Grid

Grid Interrupted: Differential Relay Communications in Smart Grid

In this age of electrification, a resilient grid means never having to say you’re sorry for an unexpected power outage. Differential protection…


Deloitte, Utilidata Team Up With AI for Smarter Grids

Deloitte, Utilidata Team Up With AI for Smarter Grids

Deloitte Consulting and Utilidata will jointly develop real-time, data-driven artificial intelligence tools enabled by NVIDIA processors to help…


News Jul 11, 2024 by Mike Falter
Summer Peaks: Can Virtual Power Plants Handle the Heat?

Summer Peaks: Can Virtual Power Plants Handle the Heat?

Electricity use will grow significantly in the next five years, causing higher summer demand. Can virtual power plants handle the peak load growth?


Siemens Software Powers Up Low-Voltage Grid

Siemens Software Powers Up Low-Voltage Grid

The software is a smart guide, preventing low-voltage grid instability, allowing maximum capacity operation, and accelerating digitalization.


News Jun 21, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Just the FACTS: Increasing Transmission Capacity, Reliability

Just the FACTS: Increasing Transmission Capacity, Reliability

As renewable energy grows, Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems can increase capacity and augment voltage stability in power lines.


Smart Management: DERMS Evolve To Meet Changing Power Needs

Smart Management: DERMS Evolve To Meet Changing Power Needs

As the grid modernizes, distributed energy resource management systems are essential for efficient power management.


Minimizing Safety Shutdowns With Smart Technology

Minimizing Safety Shutdowns With Smart Technology

When extreme weather or natural disasters occur, de-energizing the grid becomes necessary. Smart grid technology can help.


Geospatial Tech Transforms Smart Grid Performance

Geospatial Tech Transforms Smart Grid Performance

Black & Veatch has developed Canada’s first award-winning community-wide smart grid, deploying geospatial technology to improve grid…


News Jun 05, 2024 by John Nieman
Planning for Power: FERC Orders Prep for Future Demand

Planning for Power: FERC Orders Prep for Future Demand

U.S. grid operators have lacked long-term transmission planning, but the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is mandating it.  


tech insights Jun 04, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Power Plant Operations: The Journey From Entry Level to Senior Operator

Power Plant Operations: The Journey From Entry Level to Senior Operator

When beginning a new career, an obvious question is how to take positive steps, from your first day inside the plant all the way to becoming an…


H2scan Unveils Hydrogen Monitoring/Sensing Devices

H2scan Unveils Hydrogen Monitoring/Sensing Devices

The four products offer a complete solution for enhancing electrical transformers’ intelligence and resilience.


new products Jun 01, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Power Factor’s Role in Active, Reactive and Apparent Power

Power Factor’s Role in Active, Reactive and Apparent Power

The diverse power terms in electrical generation systems include active, reactive, and apparent power, all of which lead to the introduction of…