Marnie Surfaceblow: Bitter Rivalry Ends in Collaboration

Credit to Author: Una Nowling, PE| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:25:00 +0000

Never forget the human factors that can impact safety and success at every level of a project. Marnie Surfaceblow, vice president of Surfaceblow & Associates International, watched the Maharashtra

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Small Item, Big Impact: Why and How to Prioritize Solar Connector Safety and Performance

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:16:39 +0000

U.S. solar installations saw a banner year in 2023. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), new installs set multiple records, exceeding 30 GWdc of capacity and comprising more […]

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Rugged Mobile Devices Enhance OPPD Operations

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:55:24 +0000

Many power companies have turned to digital technology to streamline operations and improve worker efficiency. One example is Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), the 12th-largest public power utility in the […]

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First-Ever Additively Manufactured Debris-Filtering Bottom Nozzles Installed at Farley Nuclear Plant

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:52:34 +0000

Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company and operator of more than 8.2 GW of nuclear power capacity, said it has completed the installation of lead test assemblies with additively […]

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Mitigating EMP and GMD Risks for Power Grid Resilience

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:33:24 +0000

Risks posed by geomagnetic disturbance (GMD) and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) events add challenges to an already complex power system environment. But they remain crucial to address. How prepared is the […]

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Ensuring Electrical Safety in Hydrogen Operations

Credit to Author: Bogdan Moldovan| Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:13:51 +0000

In this article we explore the current use of hydrogen in industrial processes, as well as its role in the ongoing global transition to a net-zero economy. We’ll provide insights […]

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How PG&E Is Reducing Wildfire Risks Using Satellite Imagery

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Mon, 20 May 2024 23:04:16 +0000

Wildfires have had a devastating impact on California and on the state’s largest utility company, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). PG&E’s equipment has been linked to several major wildfires in […]

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BESS Failures: Study Identifies Opportunities for Battery Analytics to Prevent Incidents

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Wed, 15 May 2024 17:08:49 +0000

TWAICE, a Germany-based provider of battery analytics software, along with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have published a joint study analyzing the […]

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PG&E Recognized for Remote Grid Program

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Tue, 14 May 2024 18:57:51 +0000

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) and its remote grid program received an honorable mention in the Energy category of Fast Company’s 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards. Winners were announced […]

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Key Considerations for a Successful PPE Program

Credit to Author: Herbert Post| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:00:51 +0000

Electricity is an indispensable commodity in our modern society. It powers industries, businesses, and homes. With a flick of a switch, customers expect electricity to come through. To achieve this, […]

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