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More than Monitoring: How Observability Keeps Power Flowing

More than Monitoring: How Observability Keeps Power Flowing

As grid operations become more complex, energy engineers use observability, digital tools, and artificial intelligence to view and evaluate the…


Solar, Wind and Fire: Making Battery Energy Storage Systems Safer

Solar, Wind and Fire: Making Battery Energy Storage Systems Safer

Fires in battery energy storage systems put renewable energy systems at risk. How can they be prevented?


Smart Grid Solutions Could Solve EV Charging Conundrum

Smart Grid Solutions Could Solve EV Charging Conundrum

Artificial intelligence, smart charging, and other innovations can address electric vehicle charging’s strain on the power grid.


tech insights Jul 19, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Can Digital Twins Ease Offshore Wind Woes?

Can Digital Twins Ease Offshore Wind Woes?

Cloud-based tools enhanced with artificial intelligence could reduce delays plaguing offshore wind farm construction.


Halting Hacks: EV Charger Cybersecurity Measures

Halting Hacks: EV Charger Cybersecurity Measures

The need for charging networks has grown as electric vehicles gain popularity. How can businesses safeguard their operations to maintain consumer…


tech insights Jul 09, 2024 by Jack Shaw
Magma for Power Plants? Harvesting Earth’s Molten Underworld

Magma for Power Plants? Harvesting Earth’s Molten Underworld

Could Earth’s vast magma formations be tapped for renewable energy? Scientists aim to find out by drilling into a volcano in northern Iceland. 


Smart Grids vs. Quantum Threats: The $1.45M Solution

Smart Grids vs. Quantum Threats: The $1.45M Solution

A cybersecurity frontline is forming as utilities brace for advanced quantum computing-enabled attacks. 


Meltdown Maneuvers: Advanced Robotics for Safer Nuclear Cleanup

Meltdown Maneuvers: Advanced Robotics for Safer Nuclear Cleanup

Robots are removing radioactive material at nuclear disaster sites like Fukushima.


Solar Space Race: UK Pushing Energy Frontier

Solar Space Race: UK Pushing Energy Frontier

Developing continuous energy from space is the goal of an ambitious initiative.


Infographic: How Does Europe’s Biggest Offshore Wind Turbine Measure Up?

Infographic: How Does Europe’s Biggest Offshore Wind Turbine Measure Up?

Vestas says its V236-15.0 MW is its biggest offshore wind turbine yet. We compared the wind turbine’s dimensions to other human-made structures…


Just the FACTS: Increasing Transmission Capacity, Reliability

Just the FACTS: Increasing Transmission Capacity, Reliability

As renewable energy grows, Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems can increase capacity and augment voltage stability in power lines.


Soaring Success? Airborne-Wind-Energy Research Takes Off

Soaring Success? Airborne-Wind-Energy Research Takes Off

Researchers hope studying wind and flight patterns will boost airborne-wind-energy development.


tech insights Jun 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Minimizing Safety Shutdowns With Smart Technology

Minimizing Safety Shutdowns With Smart Technology

When extreme weather or natural disasters occur, de-energizing the grid becomes necessary. Smart grid technology can help.


Planning for Power: FERC Orders Prep for Future Demand

Planning for Power: FERC Orders Prep for Future Demand

U.S. grid operators have lacked long-term transmission planning, but the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is mandating it.  


tech insights Jun 04, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Copper Conundrum: Can Research Improve Strength, Conductivity?

Copper Conundrum: Can Research Improve Strength, Conductivity?

Researchers are innovating ways to increase copper’s conductivity and make it stronger, lighter, and more cost-effective.


‘Brain’ Power: Smart Management of Smart Grid Renewables—Part 3

‘Brain’ Power: Smart Management of Smart Grid Renewables—Part 3

Artificial intelligence can address management challenges caused by integrating renewables into the grid.


‘Brain’ Power: Does AI Increase Smart Grid Cyber Risk?—Part 2

‘Brain’ Power: Does AI Increase Smart Grid Cyber Risk?—Part 2

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…


‘Brain’ Power: Artificial Intelligence Streamlines Grid Operations—Part 1

‘Brain’ Power: Artificial Intelligence Streamlines Grid Operations—Part 1

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


Aluminum Alloy May Enable Stronger, Faster Power Transmission

Aluminum Alloy May Enable Stronger, Faster Power Transmission

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


Mixing It Up: Grid Reliability Needs Multiple Solutions

Mixing It Up: Grid Reliability Needs Multiple Solutions

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