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Scientists have developed an aqueous battery that could surpass conventional lithium-ion batteries. 

Scientists have developed an aqueous battery that could surpass conventional lithium-ion batteries. 

How can engineers protect an AI-enabled grid from cyberattacks? This is the second in a three-part series examining the…

How can engineers protect an AI-enabled grid from cyberattacks? This is the second in a three-part series examining the benefits and drawbacks of…

Artificial intelligence can modernize the power grid but comes with risks. This article, the first in a three-part…

Artificial intelligence can modernize the power grid but comes with risks. This article, the first in a three-part series, examines the benefits…

Could a stronger, more conductive aluminum alloy upgrade outdated transmission cables?

Could a stronger, more conductive aluminum alloy upgrade outdated transmission cables?

A mix of multiple resource portfolios, grid-enhancing technology, and energy storage could provide grid reliability while…

A mix of multiple resource portfolios, grid-enhancing technology, and energy storage could provide grid reliability while reducing emissions. 

Collecting solar power from a giant satellite in space and transmitting the energy back to Earth is not as sci-fi as it sounds. 

Collecting solar power from a giant satellite in space and transmitting the energy back to Earth is not as sci-fi as it sounds. 

TS Conductor has designed carbon nanotube composite fibers to create stronger, faster,  and more efficient transmission cables.

TS Conductor has designed carbon nanotube composite fibers to create stronger, faster,  and more efficient transmission cables.

Researchers created a battery development method using robotics to formulate and test ways to combine battery materials…

Researchers created a battery development method using robotics to formulate and test ways to combine battery materials and reduce impurities. 

Researchers have developed an online monitoring system to locate transmission line disturbances. This method requires…

Researchers have developed an online monitoring system to locate transmission line disturbances. This method requires less information and provides…

A wind developer believes its technology can loosen China's tight grip on rare earth magnets.

A wind developer believes its technology can loosen China's tight grip on rare earth magnets.

Princess Elisabeth Island will serve as an international electricity exchange grid built on the North Sea seabed. 

Princess Elisabeth Island will serve as an international electricity exchange grid built on the North Sea seabed. 

Scientists have created a model for measuring how quickly a microgrid can recover after a disturbance.

Scientists have created a model for measuring how quickly a microgrid can recover after a disturbance.

In a decentralized smart grid, blockchain technology can facilitate operations, strengthen security, and aid sustainability. 

In a decentralized smart grid, blockchain technology can facilitate operations, strengthen security, and aid sustainability. 

The iconic ride will power its gasoline-powered miniature cars with electrification.

The iconic ride will power its gasoline-powered miniature cars with electrification.

Renewable energy requires both AC and DC interconnections. Researchers are investigating how virtual synchronous…

Renewable energy requires both AC and DC interconnections. Researchers are investigating how virtual synchronous generators can resolve reliability…

Korean scientists pioneer an innovative technique leveraging wind power to enhance solar energy efficiency. 

Korean scientists pioneer an innovative technique leveraging wind power to enhance solar energy efficiency. 

Effective grid digitalization requires interoperability among systems, networks, and assets. Achieving interoperability…

Effective grid digitalization requires interoperability among systems, networks, and assets. Achieving interoperability is complex and involves…

Outdated equipment is hindering full grid digitalization. Retrofitting may be the answer. This is the fourth part in a…

Outdated equipment is hindering full grid digitalization. Retrofitting may be the answer. This is the fourth part in a series examining technical…

Electromagnetic launching systems are compact, efficient, and adaptable to aircraft size and weight. However, the system…

Electromagnetic launching systems are compact, efficient, and adaptable to aircraft size and weight. However, the system design may still need…