Converged Field Area Networks: Modernizing the Grid for a Sustainable Future

Credit to Author: Dominique Verhulst| Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:54:13 +0000

We’ve come a long way since the first waterwheel in 200 BC. Renewable energy sources now make up about 30% of the world’s generated power and are set to more […]

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5 Ways Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Help Solve the Power Load Challenge

Credit to Author: Emily Newton| Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:21:09 +0000

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The nation’s energy infrastructure is in dire need of change. Electricity demands are rising, but aging infrastructure, understaffed energy organizations, and shifting trends make it challenging to fulfill those needs. […]

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Enhancing Energy Asset Performance: Confronting the Energy Challenges of the 21st Century

Credit to Author: Gilda Mariana Costa| Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:08:22 +0000

The energy sector has been characterized in recent years by a crisis that affects the globe. As fossil fuel-based energy production decreases in popularity due to its negative effects on […]

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Power Grid Investments Improve Reliability and Make Blackouts Less Likely

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:00:25 +0000

While power outages are not uncommon in the U.S., widespread blackouts that last more than a couple of hours are pretty rare. However, this summer marks the 20th anniversary of […]

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How Utilities Can Balance the Growth of EV Charging Consumption

Credit to Author: Doron Frenkel| Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:10:47 +0000

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is proceeding faster than anticipated even a year ago. Recent projections say EVs could account for 30 to 42 million light-duty vehicles on U.S. roads in […]

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How Utilities Can Achieve Automated, Condition-Based Grid Maintenance to Boost Safety and Grid Reliability

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 03:02:13 +0000

Site safety, equipment reliability, and a balanced budget from smooth operations are the cornerstones of a successful power grid. Today’s utility companies face immense challenges with current equipment monitoring practices, […]

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HVDC’s Role in the Evolution of the Power Grid

Credit to Author: Vincent Thornley, EngD| Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:00:33 +0000

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The 19th century battle between Nikolai Tesla’s alternating current (AC) and Thomas Edison’s direct current (DC) technologies had an undisputed winner. The vast majority of the world’s transmission and distribution […]

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The POWER Interview: Supporting Real-Time Visibility Along the Power Grid

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 21:02:02 +0000

The power grid is stressed. Aging infrastructure is a problem, exacerbated by extreme weather events that increasingly threaten reliability and result in outages. The integration of more renewable energy resources, […]

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The Impact of EV Charging on the Grid

Credit to Author: Erin D’Amato| Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:50:43 +0000

Tesla owners pulling up to plug in at specific Supercharger locations in the U.S. will soon be met with an unfamiliar sight: electric vehicles (EVs) from other car companies, parked […]

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Utilities Need Proven Partners, Solutions to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Credit to Author: Koustuv Ghoshal| Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:39:55 +0000

Utilities need to modernize their grid infrastructure but face a unique challenge: change is tricky when the stakes are high. Technology is changing faster than ever, from the latest smartphones […]

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