Outdated equipment is hindering full grid digitalization. Retrofitting may be the answer. This is the fourth part in a series examining technical…
Outdated equipment is hindering full grid digitalization. Retrofitting may be the answer. This is the fourth part in a series examining technical…
Researchers have developed a technique to prevent public safety power shut-offs during fire-prone weather conditions.
Researchers have developed a technique to prevent public safety power shut-offs during fire-prone weather conditions.
Smaller steam turbines have been engineered to match the output of their traditionally large counterparts while using…
Smaller steam turbines have been engineered to match the output of their traditionally large counterparts while using minimal space—thanks to an…
Pumped storage hydropower systems can offset renewable energy fluctuations and protect grid stability. A Department of…
Pumped storage hydropower systems can offset renewable energy fluctuations and protect grid stability. A Department of Energy study explores how to…
From repurposing waterways to advancing projects with higher-performing technologies, the U.S. can invest in hydropower…
From repurposing waterways to advancing projects with higher-performing technologies, the U.S. can invest in hydropower for reliable electricity…
Behind-the-meter distributed energy resources like home electric vehicle chargers and solar panels offer opportunities…
Behind-the-meter distributed energy resources like home electric vehicle chargers and solar panels offer opportunities for boosting grid…
A German study analyzes the application-specific opportunities of electrification and hydrogen deployment in Europe.
A German study analyzes the application-specific opportunities of electrification and hydrogen deployment in Europe.
Research demonstrates a cost-effective alternative to traditional energy storage systems.
Research demonstrates a cost-effective alternative to traditional energy storage systems.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has introduced an algorithm to assess the behavior of pumped storage hydropower systems.…
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has introduced an algorithm to assess the behavior of pumped storage hydropower systems. The method could make…
University of Bristol researchers uncovered significant links between power faults and corresponding weather patterns.
University of Bristol researchers uncovered significant links between power faults and corresponding weather patterns.
Mobile emergency power generators are increasingly used for disaster relief, but deploying these units can be…
Mobile emergency power generators are increasingly used for disaster relief, but deploying these units can be challenging. Researchers have created…
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…
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.
Engineers demonstrate a renewable energy-based mobile backup power system at a hydropower plant in rural Idaho.
Engineers demonstrate a renewable energy-based mobile backup power system at a hydropower plant in rural Idaho.
Increasingly severe weather events cause concern for an aging grid infrastructure.
Increasingly severe weather events cause concern for an aging grid infrastructure.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a blockchain ledger system that might help…
The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a blockchain ledger system that might help utility companies and…
Through bidirectional (vehicle-to-grid) charging, electric vehicles could serve as an emergency response force when power…
Through bidirectional (vehicle-to-grid) charging, electric vehicles could serve as an emergency response force when power outages or grid shutdowns…
Anyone who has experienced a power outage knows how frustrating and disruptive it can be. The situation can get dire for…
Anyone who has experienced a power outage knows how frustrating and disruptive it can be. The situation can get dire for hospital workers or people…