Risks Associated with Geomagnetic Storms

Credit to Author: Michael Bruch| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:50:40 +0000

In May 2024, stargazers and smartphone photographers witnessed a spectacular moment in time over the course of two nights. Social media and news outlets were dazzled by incandescent light plays […]

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AI and Storm Resilience: How Utilities Can Optimize Storm Solutions and Mitigate Risks

Credit to Author: Kaitlyn Albertoli| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:20:58 +0000

As climate change accelerates, rising humidity is causing an increase in the number and severity of storms occurring in the northern hemisphere. An academic study found that the frequency of […]

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Industry Giants, German TSOs Team to Revolutionize HVDC Grid With Multi-Terminal Hubs

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:14:29 +0000

Three major high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology giants—GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, and Hitachi Energy—will join forces with four German transmission system operators—50Hertz, Amprion, TenneT and TransnetBW—to develop multiterminal hubs with […]

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The first multiterminal hubs to be built in northern Germany will consist of a converter and a substation in addition to the DC switchgear, where the direct current lines are linked together, in order to supply the region with green energy. Courtesy: TenneT

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Logical Data Management for the Energy and Utility Industries

Credit to Author: Angel Vina| Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:28:28 +0000

By now, with the most devastating effects of the pandemic behind us, it’s important to remember the key takeaway—there’s no such thing as “business as usual.” As a result, companies have […]

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GOP-Held Congressional Districts Cash in on Clean Energy Projects

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:28:33 +0000

More than $106.5 billion in large-scale clean energy project investments have been announced in Republican-held congressional districts in the U.S. during the period from August 2022 through June 2024. The […]

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Group Expects Huge Jump in Global Revenue for Hydrogen-Capable Gas Turbines

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:40:06 +0000

A new report from Guidehouse Insights, the Colorado-based dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, estimates global revenue for hydrogen-capable gas turbines (HGTs) will grow to more than $7 billion by […]

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POWER Digest [July 2024]

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:25:27 +0000

Economics Could Bring Early Closure for Slovenia Coal-Fired Plant. Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob in May said the Termoelektrana Šoštanj (TEŠ) facility, the country’s only remaining coal-fired

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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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Strengthening America’s Electric Power Grid: How the Government and Industry Are Improving T&D Systems

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:26:32 +0000

The U.S. transmission and distribution (T&D) network is reliable and well-maintained, but as renewable energy continues being added to the grid, and demand increases due to growing data center needs […]

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The POWER Interview: Solving the Challenges Facing the Grid

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:25:26 +0000

The power generation industry continues to grapple with a multitude of challenges when it comes to producing more electricity, and to ensure that power is delivered where and when it […]

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