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Blockchain Ledger System Can Increase Power Grid Cybersecurity

Blockchain Ledger System Can Increase Power Grid Cybersecurity

The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a blockchain ledger system that might help utility companies and…


Climate TRACE Technology Provides Emissions Accountability

Climate TRACE Technology Provides Emissions Accountability

A new satellite-based tool used artificial intelligence (AI) to provide greenhouse gas emission data for more than 72,000 individual locations…


NREL Crafts New Tools to Enhance Power Grid Cyber-Security

NREL Crafts New Tools to Enhance Power Grid Cyber-Security

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is developing tools to help keep the growing electric power grid safe from physical and…


Enel, Brenmiller Open Rock-based Energy Storage Facility in Italy

Enel, Brenmiller Open Rock-based Energy Storage Facility in Italy

The Enel Group has partnered with Brenmiller Energy to launch a thermal energy storage facility in Italy’s Tuscany region that stores energy in…


Dynamic Line Rating Technology Improves Grid Congestion

Dynamic Line Rating Technology Improves Grid Congestion

Transmission line performance depends on a variety of environmental factors.


Reality Check: Could EV Battery Backup Throw Ailing Power Grid a Lifeline?

Reality Check: Could EV Battery Backup Throw Ailing Power Grid a Lifeline?

Through bidirectional (vehicle-to-grid) charging, electric vehicles could serve as an emergency response force when power outages or grid shutdowns…


tech insights Nov 08, 2022 by Jay Miller
Building Electric Vehicles in the US Won’t Be Easy

Building Electric Vehicles in the US Won’t Be Easy

The federal government is realizing that building EVs in the U.S. will be a challenge they better get started on.


Advantages and Challenges of Community Microgrids

Advantages and Challenges of Community Microgrids

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…


Aeromine: An Elegantly Simple Rooftop Wind Energy Solution

Aeromine: An Elegantly Simple Rooftop Wind Energy Solution

Using aerodynamic first principles, a new type of rooftop wind energy generator matches solar power for industrial buildings.


Existing Water Infrastructure Could Maximize Hydropower Opportunities

Existing Water Infrastructure Could Maximize Hydropower Opportunities

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have determined that using conduit hydropower could increase…


How a Florida Solar Community Remained Resilient Against Hurricane Ian

How a Florida Solar Community Remained Resilient Against Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian left many Floridians without power and, at worst, without their homes. A 100% solar community northeast of Fort Myers demonstrated…


Electrical Engineer Uses Imaging and AI Algorithms to Aid Elephant Conservation Efforts

Electrical Engineer Uses Imaging and AI Algorithms to Aid Elephant Conservation Efforts

To improve elephant conservation efforts, faculty from Tufts University has found success using drones, artificial intelligence, and thermal…


Engineering and Design Tools can Decrease Urban Heat Island Effects

Engineering and Design Tools can Decrease Urban Heat Island Effects

Higher temperatures and growth of cities have led to a worsening of urban heat island effects globally. Continued temperature rise will have…


Power Electronics and Power Systems: The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics

Power Electronics and Power Systems: The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics

Power electronics engineering, while maybe not as popular as other forms of engineering, is of great importance to the world around us —…


Power Electronics in ICT Systems: The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics

Power Electronics in ICT Systems: The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics

Power engineering and electronics, while maybe not as popular as other forms of engineering, is of great importance to the world around us…


65 Years of HVDC

65 Years of HVDC

This article discusses the history of HVDC and its progress being stronger, smarter, and greener grid and boosting the transition towards renewables.


The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics: A Brief History

The Importance of Power Engineering and Power Electronics: A Brief History

Power engineering and electronics, while maybe not as popular as other forms of engineering, is of great importance to the world around us and has…


The Smarter E Europe 2019 Consolidated its Status as Europe’s Largest Energy Trade Fair

The Smarter E Europe 2019 Consolidated its Status as Europe’s Largest Energy Trade Fair

Innovation Platform for the New Energy World In mid-May and in 10 halls of the exhibition grounds, Munich hosted four trade fairs with a common…


Successful Fusion of Four Exhibitions for the New Energy World in Munich The Smarter E Europe

Successful Fusion of Four Exhibitions for the New Energy World in Munich The Smarter E Europe

This article discusses the four exhibitions dedicated to traction batteries for e-mobility and topics relating to charging infrastructure.


Intelligently Connecting Renewable Energies and Storage Systems

Intelligently Connecting Renewable Energies and Storage Systems

The Intersolar Europe exhibition and conference, celebrating its 25th anniversary, united the solar industry and its partners .