POWER Magazine

MAY 8, 2024

It’s no secret that power grids around the world need to expand to accommodate more renewable energy and the so-called “electrification of everything.”

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2024

power grid is in need of an upgrade and the federal government knows it. Much of the electric grid was built in the 1960s and 1970s, according to a paper published by the U.S. Department of Energy’s The post Enhancing the U.S.

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POWER Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

power grid. […] The post What FERC Order 2023 Means for the Interconnection Queue appeared first on POWER Magazine. In recent years, concerns about the lengthy interconnection queue have dominated headlines. This queue has emerged as a major obstacle to adding new generating facilities to the U.S.

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POWER Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

A group that represents utility companies worldwide said its members want to nearly triple their renewable energy generation capacity by 2030. The Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA), which was […] The post Global Utility Alliance Calls for Tripling Renewable Energy Capacity appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Utilities and other companies in the electric power sector are using data to solve the dilemma of decarbonizing the power grid while also diversifying their generation resources.

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POWER Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Energy is the lifeblood of our economy. It powers our phones, homes, offices, and transportation. As our energy consumption has evolved, so too has our electricity system to adapt to […] The post The Clean Energy Balancing Act appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

An energy storage project in Southern California will provide resource adequacy (RA) and ancillary services to the state’s power grid, adding more reliability and resiliency for electricity in the California […] The post Energy Storage Project Announced to Serve California Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

The vulnerabilities will only become more apparent as we continue to undergo a fundamental shift in how The post Perfect Storm for the Grid: Convergence of Energy Growth and Policy appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

As coal, gas, and nuclear plants are retired, and wind and solar resources are added to the power grid, stability can become a problem. Understanding the solutions that are available […] The post What Does It Take to Bring Stability to a Renewable-Focused Grid? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2024

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Avangrid said the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind installation sent electricity to the power grid for the first time late on Jan. The companies […] The post Vineyard Wind Delivers First Power to New England Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

JULY 18, 2024

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 […] The post Industry Giants, German TSOs Team to Revolutionize HVDC Grid With Multi-Terminal (..)

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POWER Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The transition to green energy is often seen through two different lenses: a burden or an opportunity.

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POWER Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Spurred by the need to modernize and adapt, utilities are undergoing the same type of widespread digital transformation that other legacy industries have endured, except the power grid presents distinct […] The post Powering Through: Utilities Prioritize Security, Innovation, and Collaboration During Critical Substation Upgrades appeared first (..)

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POWER Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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 […] The post Enhancing Energy Asset Performance: Confronting the Energy Challenges of the 21st Century appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

An array of technologies, both thermal and renewable, are being used in the design of microgrids, supporting distributed power generation across several sectors. The use of microgrids to provide reliable […] The post Microgrids Take Major Role for Reliability, Resiliency appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

How is technology helping to address the challenges faced by power grids? According to the International Energy Agency, global electricity demand rose by more than 6% in 2021, the largest increase since the recovery from the financial crisis in 2010. The energy distribution model is becoming decentralised.

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2024

The increasing threat of seasonal grid failures is a significant concern for energy systems. Failures occur when the demand for electricity surges during certain times, straining the current grids. The […] The post What Needs to Be Done to Prevent Seasonal Grid Failures? appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

energy sector has a bullseye on its back. Whether it’s nation-state hackers or domestic terrorists, the level of malicious activity directed against the sector has reached an all-time […] The post Powering Through Requires Securing the Grid appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

The need for more reliability and resilience of power delivery, both in the U.S. and worldwide, has utilities and grid operators looking for solutions to the challenge of bolstering the […] The post Building a Better Grid—Infrastructure Upgrades Require Ingenuity, Innovation, and Investment appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Growth in the solar power sector is being driven not only by ever-larger utility-scale farms, but also by growth in distributed generation. This smaller-scale use of solar energy is being […] The post The POWER Interview: Innovation, Data-Driven Solar Solutions Key to Grid Stability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

MAY 12, 2024

Grid operator PJM Interconnection has issued a geomagnetic disturbance (GMD) warning after observing “persistent geomagnetically induced current (GIC) at multiple stations” late on Friday.

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POWER Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As the transition to a carbon-free future […] The post Energy Efficiency is Demand-Side Solution Needed to Protect the Grid and Save Businesses Money appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

A new briefing from think tank organisation the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) argues that the clean energy transition can be delivered on time and at an affordable cost if supply chain risks are minimised by policy and industry action. offshore wind transport vessels or grid transformers) that are costly and have long lead times.

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POWER Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The nation’s energy infrastructure is in dire need of change.

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POWER Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in its March 2024 open meeting made clear that successful energy transition requires immediate action. With the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as a benchmark, […] The post Action Needed Now to Support New Power Transmission Capacity appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

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 […] The post PG&E Recognized for Remote Grid Program appeared first on POWER Magazine. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E)

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2024

Coal-fired power plant in Inner Mongolia. The pace at which renewable energy is being developed in China is leading to a slowdown in the approval of new coal-powered projects, according to a new report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air and Global Energy Monitor.

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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Renewable energy sources now make up about 30% of the world’s generated power and are set to more […] The post Converged Field Area Networks: Modernizing the Grid for a Sustainable Future appeared first on POWER Magazine. We’ve come a long way since the first waterwheel in 200 BC.

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POWER Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Tantalus Systems, a grid modernization technology company focused on helping utilities harness the power of data, said Bolivar Energy Authority (BEA) selected its Grid Modernization Platform (TGMP) to modernize the […] The post Utility’s Grid Modernization Efforts Leverage Community’s Investment in Fiber-to-the-Home Network appeared first on (..)

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POWER Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

North American electric utilities continue to grapple with the challenge of managing behind-the-meter distributed energy resources (DERs), according to the results of a survey of utility decision-makers published Feb.

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2024

A Finland-based energy group has installed a pilot project at an industrial park in the country, touting it as a first-of-its-kind system supported by the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Exaum, founded in The post AI-Optimized Grid Balancing Pilot Launched in Finland appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Enlit Europe 2022 It is the only exhibition in the industry that gives over 15,000 energy industry professionals and power companies the opportunity to communicate and cooperate at the same time and place, who came from Europe, America, Asia and Africa.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2021

UK and Finland based grid technology firm Reactive Technologies has completed a $15M fundraiser, its biggest so far, with new investors including BGF, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and power management company Eaton. gigatons) per year.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

According to Bloomberg, January 2021 saw the latest in a series of near misses for the European power grid, a sudden drop in frequency and narrowly avoided widespread power failure. Increasing reliance on renewable energy sources — while essential to lower CO2 emissions — also leads to a fluctuating energy supply.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

They will work alongside leading industry players including switchgear manufacturers, grid operators, DC system developers and research institutes to demonstrate the use of technology in extreme climates and to explore reliability and cost-effectiveness.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 9, 2023

These include further research and development into innovative technologies for emissions reduction, the decarbonization of local power grids and regulatory certainty, including fair and stable royalties and long-term mining licenses. Estimates as to how much copper will be required for the energy transition appear to vary widely.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 6, 2023

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) solar panels currently installed represent 860 million tonnes of CO2 savings every year. The many advantages of solar panels Solar panels provide a clean and renewable source of energy, leading the technology to be a key part of reducing GHG emissions.

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