Latest Infrastructure Tech Insights

What measures must be implemented to secure electric vehicle fast chargers from cyberattacks and other threats?

What measures must be implemented to secure electric vehicle fast chargers from cyberattacks and other threats?

How is the IoT taking over renewable energy management?

How is the IoT taking over renewable energy management?

Could harnessing the sun’s power source unlock limitless emissions-free electricity to counter AI computing demand? 

Could harnessing the sun’s power source unlock limitless emissions-free electricity to counter AI computing demand? 

German researchers developed a mobile platform to emulate realistic grid conditions for offshore wind turbine compliance tests. 

German researchers developed a mobile platform to emulate realistic grid conditions for offshore wind turbine compliance tests. 

Why are solar energy systems so easy to hack, and what should be done to secure the systems?

Why are solar energy systems so easy to hack, and what should be done to secure the systems?

What do power industry leaders prioritize in modernizing the grid?

What do power industry leaders prioritize in modernizing the grid?

Is HVDC technology ready for future energy needs? One group says more work is needed.

Is HVDC technology ready for future energy needs? One group says more work is needed.

How can a simple algorithm solve hybrid energy storage problems?

How can a simple algorithm solve hybrid energy storage problems?

MIT’s physics-based mathematical model for wind rotor aerodynamics gives wind farm designers a blueprint for energy…

MIT’s physics-based mathematical model for wind rotor aerodynamics gives wind farm designers a blueprint for energy efficiency.  

MIT uses artificial intelligence to find malfunctioning wind turbines more quickly. How can this tech be applied in the…

MIT uses artificial intelligence to find malfunctioning wind turbines more quickly. How can this tech be applied in the real world?

The U.S. Geological Survey has mapped geomagnetic activity in the U.S. to help power engineers better prepare for…

The U.S. Geological Survey has mapped geomagnetic activity in the U.S. to help power engineers better prepare for hazardous electrical storms. 

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is creating algorithms to make electromagnetic transient analysis simulation software…

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is creating algorithms to make electromagnetic transient analysis simulation software viable for managing utility…

Optical fiber sensing can protect the grid from wildfires and other threats.

Optical fiber sensing can protect the grid from wildfires and other threats.

Officials are considering restarting the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, but should they? Part 2 analyzes the challenges…

Officials are considering restarting the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, but should they? Part 2 analyzes the challenges and alternatives.

Researchers used machine learning algorithms to enhance energy efficiency in solar grid integration.

Researchers used machine learning algorithms to enhance energy efficiency in solar grid integration.

Should Three Mile Island and other closed nuclear reactors start operating again? Part 1 of this two-part series examines…

Should Three Mile Island and other closed nuclear reactors start operating again? Part 1 of this two-part series examines the possible benefits.

Growing the technology will create job opportunities across research, construction, operations, policy, supply chain,…

Growing the technology will create job opportunities across research, construction, operations, policy, supply chain, education, and waste…

Renewable energy’s future depends on storing energy in huge battery systems. Who are the top 5 in the industry?

Renewable energy’s future depends on storing energy in huge battery systems. Who are the top 5 in the industry?

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

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