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Before connecting wind and solar projects to the grid, energy developers could profit by selling electricity to…

Before connecting wind and solar projects to the grid, energy developers could profit by selling electricity to cryptocurrency miners. 

The Finnish power grid will use a grid balancing service to help the country's transmission system operator balance the…

The Finnish power grid will use a grid balancing service to help the country's transmission system operator balance the power system as more…

How do overhead and underground transmission technologies stack up regarding efficiency, reliability, and route…

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

European researchers determined causes and warning signs for power outages that could lead to widespread blackouts. They…

European researchers determined causes and warning signs for power outages that could lead to widespread blackouts. They recommended strategies for…

Britain’s North Sea Transition Authority has chosen three electrification concepts for North Sea oil and gas platforms.…

Britain’s North Sea Transition Authority has chosen three electrification concepts for North Sea oil and gas platforms. These selected studies…

It might be time to think more seriously about beaming solar energy from orbiting power stations. Several organizations…

It might be time to think more seriously about beaming solar energy from orbiting power stations. Several organizations are already working on the…

This technology profile covers MicroSCADA’s 40-year evolution, from its origins as an early power automation innovation…

This technology profile covers MicroSCADA’s 40-year evolution, from its origins as an early power automation innovation to an advanced next-gen…

Substations are using digital twin platforms, machine learning, robotics, and other high-tech tools to increase stability…

Substations are using digital twin platforms, machine learning, robotics, and other high-tech tools to increase stability and efficiency.

Halloween is a season of creativity and mischief. Hidden beneath the ghoulish shenanigans and eerie allure of this spooky…

Halloween is a season of creativity and mischief. Hidden beneath the ghoulish shenanigans and eerie allure of this spooky holiday lies a story of…

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

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

With the surge in the popularity of artificial intelligence, a recent study delves into the implications of the rising…

With the surge in the popularity of artificial intelligence, a recent study delves into the implications of the rising electricity consumption…

Experts say energy system models urgently need improvements to include emerging renewable energy technology and energy…

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

This article explores the far-reaching implications of these changes on generation, transmission, and distribution…

This article explores the far-reaching implications of these changes on generation, transmission, and distribution systems, as well as the…

Engineers now have access to NREL’s comprehensive database of electric load data from residential and commercial…

Engineers now have access to NREL’s comprehensive database of electric load data from residential and commercial buildings across the U.S. 

Duke Energy's self-healing grid prevented 17,000 outages in Florida during Hurricane Idalia. This type of smart grid can…

Duke Energy's self-healing grid prevented 17,000 outages in Florida during Hurricane Idalia. This type of smart grid can detect problems and…

Researchers in New South Wales recommend distributed energy resources and additional steps to ensure grid resilience.

Researchers in New South Wales recommend distributed energy resources and additional steps to ensure grid resilience.

A new study thoroughly examining floating offshore wind turbine design benefits and drawbacks will help engineers looking…

A new study thoroughly examining floating offshore wind turbine design benefits and drawbacks will help engineers looking to improve offshore wind…

Recently, several automakers banded together to create a fast-charging network to challenge Tesla's Supercharger…

Recently, several automakers banded together to create a fast-charging network to challenge Tesla's Supercharger infrastructure. This article…

Breakthroughs in tandem solar cell technology are making solar generation more efficient and adaptable for multiple uses

Breakthroughs in tandem solar cell technology are making solar generation more efficient and adaptable for multiple uses