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AUGUST 27, 2024

Our power grid is becoming more distributed and more renewable than ever. Energy storage is a critical technology component to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and building a low-carbon […] The post Using Energy Storage Technology to Support Distributed Energy Applications appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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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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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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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

AUGUST 8, 2024

The power grid, […] The post 3 Major Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Critical Infrastructure and OT appeared first on POWER Magazine. Traditional OT systems were designed for specific functional—operational—purposes. Plus, they were designed to last for many decades.

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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. Electric Grid to Meet the Nation’s Growing Power Needs 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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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Grid modernization refers to a comprehensive transformation of the traditional power grid to […] The post Interconnection Cost-Causer-Pays Model: Is It Fair or Antiquated in the Era of Grid Modernization appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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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

DECEMBER 7, 2023

power grid contains code “contributions” from Russian or Chinese developers. The finding from cyber risk management solution firm Fortress […] The post Report: Power Sector Supply Chain Dependent on Adversaries appeared first on POWER Magazine. An estimated 90% of software products used to manage the U.S.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

(EVNHCMC) deployed a distribution automation system that facilitates automatic—and very quick—fault detection and handling with a success rate of The post Vietnamese Distribution Grid Automation System a Winning Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Department of Energy (DOE) announced it will provide $125 million in funding to support two Energy Innovation Hub groups that will look at challenges facing the battery energy […] The post DOE Announces $125 Million in Funding to Support Energy Storage Research 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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POWER Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

Facing unprecedented lead times and skyrocketing costs, the transformer supply chain crisis threatens the backbone of the electric power industry, driving urgent calls for increased manufacturing capacity and innovative solutions. […] The post The Transformer Crisis: An Industry on the Brink 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

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

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

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

APRIL 19, 2024

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. A group that represents utility companies worldwide said its members want to nearly triple their renewable energy generation capacity by 2030.

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MAY 14, 2024

Coal-fired generation, which was the leading source of power generation during the 20th […] The post How Regulatory Burdens and Misguided Incentives Are Degrading Power System Reliability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

South has sustained two debilitating winter […] The post New FERC Has Golden Opportunity to Pass Interregional Transmission Planning Rule appeared first on POWER Magazine. In the past three years, the U.S.

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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

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Electricity demands are rising, but aging infrastructure, understaffed energy organizations, and shifting trends make it challenging to fulfill those needs. […] The post 5 Ways Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Help Solve the Power Load Challenge appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

To understand what the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is, it helps to understand how the North American electric power system is configured. appeared first on POWER Magazine. The contiguous U.S. is comprised of […] The post What Is ERCOT and What Does It Do?

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APRIL 3, 2024

has been selected by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the regional transmission operator for large parts […] The post ATXI Chosen to Develop Grid Reliability Project in Northern Missouri appeared first on POWER Magazine. Louis-based Ameren Corp.,

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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2024

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

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

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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

JUNE 13, 2024

SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index) and SAIFI (System Average Interruption Frequency Index) are widely used reliability indices that measure the performance of power distribution systems. Power Distribution System Reliability Has Declined Over the Past Decade: How to Make It Better appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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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.

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POWER Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

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. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in its March 2024 open meeting made clear that successful energy transition requires immediate action.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Scientists who maintain the world’s temperature records, which date back to 1880, calculate a global temperature anomaly each year to determine how much temperatures have changed compared to temperatures from […] The post How Utilities Are Planning for Extreme Weather Events and Mitigating Risks appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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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

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.

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