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The battery surpasses lithium-iron phosphate and sodium-ion batteries in safety and energy storage.

The battery surpasses lithium-iron phosphate and sodium-ion batteries in safety and energy storage.

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.

Could a polymer electrolyte lead to safer and longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries?

Could a polymer electrolyte lead to safer and longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries?

Solar storms disrupt the power grid and cause outages. Oregon State University researchers have a tool to predict…

Solar storms disrupt the power grid and cause outages. Oregon State University researchers have a tool to predict vulnerable areas and prevent…

What would happen if a hacker penetrated a virtual power plant? A London man found out.

What would happen if a hacker penetrated a virtual power plant? A London man found out.

Can artificial intelligence and machine learning prevent Chernobyl-like nuclear disasters?

Can artificial intelligence and machine learning prevent Chernobyl-like nuclear disasters?

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. 

Two developments have shown that vehicle-to-grid technology can supply power during blackouts. 

Two developments have shown that vehicle-to-grid technology can supply power during blackouts. 

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 have simulated high thermal conductivity materials for better heat transfer to extend transformer life.

Researchers have simulated high thermal conductivity materials for better heat transfer to extend transformer life.

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…

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

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

Trending technology, innovative uses, and renewable energy advances propel microgrids to unprecedented popularity.  

Trending technology, innovative uses, and renewable energy advances propel microgrids to unprecedented popularity.  

Artificial intelligence puts an unprecedented load on the power grid. Can AI remedy the problems it creates? 

Artificial intelligence puts an unprecedented load on the power grid. Can AI remedy the problems it creates? 

While artificial intelligence taxes the grid, could it also be part of the solution to alleviate energy strain?

While artificial intelligence taxes the grid, could it also be part of the solution to alleviate energy strain?

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

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