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Gravity Energy Storage Systems: Transforming Defunct Mines Into Efficient Energy Producers

Gravity Energy Storage Systems: Transforming Defunct Mines Into Efficient Energy Producers

As the shift to renewable energy reduces fossil fuel mining, mine shafts will undergo costly decommissioning. But one company’s solution may turn…


News Jan 07, 2024 by John Nieman
V2G Charging Project Taps Parked School Buses

V2G Charging Project Taps Parked School Buses

A bidirectional charging hub turns electric buses into mobile batteries, enhancing peak demand response for British Columbia’s main utility.


News Jan 02, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Using Weather Data to Optimize High-Voltage Power Line Capacity

Using Weather Data to Optimize High-Voltage Power Line Capacity

Two companies combine weather and sensor data to boost transmission capacity by 30%. Here’s how the technology works on high-voltage power lines.


News Dec 19, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
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
Truly Green? Duke Energy Plans Solar-Powered Hydrogen Plant

Truly Green? Duke Energy Plans Solar-Powered Hydrogen Plant

Duke Energy’s self-contained hydrogen plant will use renewable energy to create renewable energy. Solar power will produce and store 100% green…


News Nov 27, 2023 by Jane Marsh
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
DOE Invests $3.5B in Infrastructure Upgrades, Microgrids, and Smart Grid

DOE Invests $3.5B in Infrastructure Upgrades, Microgrids, and Smart Grid

The federal government is pouring nearly $3.5 billion into 58 projects targeting infrastructure upgrades, microgrids, smart controls, and advanced…


News Nov 06, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
GMP Grid Resilience Plan Will Overhaul T&D

GMP Grid Resilience Plan Will Overhaul T&D

Vermont’s leading utility introduced a plan to overhaul its transmission and distribution infrastructure to eliminate outages by 2030. The…


News Oct 23, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Wind Farms Switch Lights On, Off With Aircraft Detection System

Wind Farms Switch Lights On, Off With Aircraft Detection System

Onshore wind farms are using aircraft detection lighting systems that operate on demand to reduce light pollution.


News Oct 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
ABB Arc Furnace Circuit Breaker Reduces Maintenance Costs

ABB Arc Furnace Circuit Breaker Reduces Maintenance Costs

After one year of use, the ABB vacuum arc furnace circuit breaker has slashed maintenance and equipment costs for one steel plant in Canada. The…


News Oct 02, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Texas Officials Greenlight Tesla’s Virtual Power Plants

Texas Officials Greenlight Tesla’s Virtual Power Plants

Tesla has secured approval to run two virtual power plants for Powerwall customers in Texas.


News Sep 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
ABB Turns to Uninterruptible Power Supplies to Address Grid Supply Challenges

ABB Turns to Uninterruptible Power Supplies to Address Grid Supply Challenges

Taking an innovation from the data center and applying it to the road, ABB hopes to enable the future of EV charging.


News Jul 24, 2023 by Jake Hertz
White House Pushes for More Grid Cybersecurity

White House Pushes for More Grid Cybersecurity

Through its new “National Cybersecurity Strategy,” the White House lays out its priorities for securing the country’s critical…


News Mar 13, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
New Database Aggregates ‘Software Bill of Materials’ for Utility Cybersecurity

New Database Aggregates ‘Software Bill of Materials’ for Utility Cybersecurity

Aiming to combat cybersecurity threats that could take down the grid, a new database aggregates software vulnerabilities, component risks,…


News Feb 08, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Calls for New Cybersecurity Tech Amid Energy Infrastructure Threats

DOE Calls for New Cybersecurity Tech Amid Energy Infrastructure Threats

Applications are open for the second cohort of the Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator, a program from the Department of Energy and National…


News Jan 18, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Study Aims to Develop Better Backup Power Supply During Disasters

Study Aims to Develop Better Backup Power Supply During Disasters

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratory, and University of Dayton Research Institute have…


News Dec 27, 2022 by Ahmad Ezzeddine
A Guide to the Top Power-related Sessions at the Industry Tech Days 2022 Virtual Conference

A Guide to the Top Power-related Sessions at the Industry Tech Days 2022 Virtual Conference

ITD 2022 kicks off September 19th with some excellent sessions on power electronics, battery management, grid monitoring, and more that you will…


News Sep 17, 2022 by Dale Wilson
Using Artificial Intelligence to Lower Nuclear Energy Costs

Using Artificial Intelligence to Lower Nuclear Energy Costs

Argonne scientists are developing artificial intelligence to streamline operations and maintenance at nuclear reactors.


News Aug 24, 2022 by Darshil Patel
SNL Researchers Unveil New Rotary Technology for Wind Turbines

SNL Researchers Unveil New Rotary Technology for Wind Turbines

An overview of Sandia National Laboratories’ new “Twistact” electrical contact device for direct-drive wind turbines.


News Aug 11, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Tesla, Stellantis, Graphex Group Secure Key EV Battery Materials

Tesla, Stellantis, Graphex Group Secure Key EV Battery Materials

With the demand for battery-critical materials growing exponentially, automakers and mid-stream processors alike are racing to ink deals with…


News Jun 14, 2022 by Ian Hahn