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Envelio’s Grid Connection Navigator Eases DER Project Planning

Envelio’s Grid Connection Navigator Eases DER Project Planning

Envelio's tool uses continuously updated, interactive maps to streamline planning and grid connection of distributed energy resources.


2026 Trade Show Season Previews Energy Tech Innovations

2026 Trade Show Season Previews Energy Tech Innovations

CES, PowerGen, APEC, and DTECH will spotlight solutions for data centers, load growth, and electrification.


News Jan 01, 2026 by Shannon Cuthrell
Briefs: Powering and Cooling EVs, AI Data Centers, and More

Briefs: Powering and Cooling EVs, AI Data Centers, and More

Companies with recent developments in electric vehicles, data centers, and planning tools include Mercedes-Benz, LG Enenergy Solution, Siemens,…


News Dec 18, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Top 5 Ways Drone Inspections Boost Safety and Efficiency

Top 5 Ways Drone Inspections Boost Safety and Efficiency

Drone inspections can improve safety, cut costs, and deliver faster, data-rich assessments across power generation and transmission, transforming…


Smart Drone Doubles Down on Transmission Line Threats

Smart Drone Doubles Down on Transmission Line Threats

Korean researchers have developed an enhanced unmanned aerial vehicle system to simultaneously monitor sagging transmission lines and vegetation…


Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 1: Early Stage Decisions

Substation Design and Layout Planning—Part 1: Early Stage Decisions

In this new article series, we look at substation design and layout planning, starting here with early stage choices and physical layout.


Briefs: Moves in EV Batteries and Charging, VPPs, and Geothermal

Briefs: Moves in EV Batteries and Charging, VPPs, and Geothermal

Acquisitions, partnerships, and funding are impacting Posco, Factorial, Horizon Motor, Chery Automotive, Infineon, Electreon, EnergyHub, Resideo…


News Dec 11, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Leading from the Control Room: More Precise Ways to Manage Wildfire Risk

Leading from the Control Room: More Precise Ways to Manage Wildfire Risk

Wildfire risk is rising for utilities. A control room-based, data-forward strategy using ADMS integration and real-time data allows for precise,…


3 Enhanced Tools To Help Utilities Combat Grid Strain

3 Enhanced Tools To Help Utilities Combat Grid Strain

Schneider, Siemens, and Sense have released upgraded software and tools aimed at boosting grid capacity, visibility, and flexibility amid rising…


News Dec 02, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Formic Acid Soldering: Enabling the Next Generation of Power Devices—Part 1

Formic Acid Soldering: Enabling the Next Generation of Power Devices—Part 1

By employing a fluxless reflow process using formic acid vapor, flux residues can be eliminated, processes are streamlined, and power device…


Substation Components—Part 7: SCADA and Protection Integration

Substation Components—Part 7: SCADA and Protection Integration

Learn how modern substation integration merges protection and SCADA over digital networks and requires security and human-centered HMIs for grid…


Is Spice Modeling Easier the Second Time Around?

Is Spice Modeling Easier the Second Time Around?

After copying the required curve data into the Model Generator, click “Done” and it performs the calculations and produces a finished QSPICE…


Machine Learning Delivers Faster, More Reliable Power Flow

Machine Learning Delivers Faster, More Reliable Power Flow

MIT researchers created a problem-solving framework that outperforms other methods in identifying grid constraints.


tech insights Nov 18, 2025 by Luke James
Substation Components—Part 6: Station Batteries and DC Supply

Substation Components—Part 6: Station Batteries and DC Supply

In substations, the DC system is critical for protection, control, and SCADA during AC loss. Learn about the relevant IEEE standards, choosing the…


Substation Components—Part 5: Busbar Configurations

Substation Components—Part 5: Busbar Configurations

Here, we provide an overview of common substation busbar configurations—Single Bus, Main and Transfer, Double Breaker/Double Bus, Ring Bus/Ring…


Reports: Energy Transition + Data Centers = Opportunity

Reports: Energy Transition + Data Centers = Opportunity

Two reports compiled by Ducker Carlisle indicate abundant opportunities for electrical engineers, manufacturers, and distributors in the coming…


Substation Components—Part 4: Isolators

Substation Components—Part 4: Isolators

This article explains the role of substation isolators, covering their purpose in visible isolation and safe operating sequences with breakers and…


Substation Components—Part 3:  Circuit Breakers

Substation Components—Part 3:  Circuit Breakers

This article explores the crucial role of circuit breakers in substations, covering their fundamental functions, interruption processes, and the…


Substation Components—Part 2: Instrument Transformers

Substation Components—Part 2: Instrument Transformers

This article explores the essential role of instrument transformers (CTs and VTs) in substations, their construction, accuracy factors, and safety…


Eco Wave, ‘Magic Ball’ Among Time’s Best 100 Inventions 2025

Eco Wave, ‘Magic Ball’ Among Time’s Best 100 Inventions 2025

Time selected several power industry innovations, including curbside electric vehicle charging, an electric ferry, a virtual power plant, and data…


News Oct 31, 2025 by Karen Hanson