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

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

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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Digital technology poses critical challenges for the power sector. As the backbone of modern society, any disruption to power infrastructure can have far-reaching consequences.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 9, 2023

These collective ambitions show a clear trajectory to achieving defined emissions reductions of up to 85 percent by 2050, with the balance to be addressed through advanced technologies and enhanced collaboration with value chain partners.”

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POWER Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

An initiative aimed at connecting more of Africa’s population to the continent’s power grids will use GE Vernova’s GridOS orchestration software.

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POWER Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2024

Operational technology (OT) security issues are expected. The power grid, […] The post 3 Major Cybersecurity Challenges Facing Critical Infrastructure and OT appeared first on POWER Magazine. Let’s be honest. Traditional OT systems were designed for specific functional—operational—purposes.

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POWER Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Federal Boost for Four Major Transmission Projects as DOE Unveils National Grid Study appeared first on POWER Magazine. The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded capacity contracts of up to $1.5

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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

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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POWER Magazine

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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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2025

Transformers have been the backbone of power grids for over a century, but today’s demands for renewable energy, electric vehicles, and smarter grids are exposing their limits.

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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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POWER Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

You don’t need me to tell you how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the power grid; you can just ask AI. Claude, an AI assistant created by Anthropic, told POWER, […] The post Why Data Center Developers Should Think ‘Power First’ appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 15, 2023

The winning projects are led by small and medium-sized enterprises ( SMEs ) who have designed innovative technology and who are partnered up with existing industry companies to explore the viability of these solutions in real-world conditions.

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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

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

JANUARY 2, 2025

The use of distributed energy resources (DERs) will continue to grow as utilities, businesses, and residential neighborhoods look for ways to balance the power grid and support more reliable and resilient The post Central Theme for Energy’s Future: Decentralizing Power Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A synthetic, odourless gas, SF6 is used to keep grid networks running safely and reliably, accounting for around 80% of its global use*. Renewable technology also uses the gas – for example, switchgear for wind turbines use it to prevent overloads.

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POWER Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

While reliability is one of three key focus areas for utilities as they navigate the clean energy transition, along with decarbonization and affordability, it’s […] The post Virtual Power Plants: An Untapped Resource for Improving Grid Reliability appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

A new report from power market analytics firm Aurora Energy Research suggests that increased deployment of (and continued improvements in) virtualisation technology could reduce potential future European computing emissions 55% by 2040.

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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

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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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. The alternative would see operators hit with additional costs, paying for expensive reinforcements or even building new power lines.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

“The end of construction of the factory is in January, we need then five months to install the industrial part,” said Damien Havard, the CEO of HDF Energy, as quoted by pv magazine. HDF Energy has developed a diversified strategy with a focus on proposing power-to-power and hydrogen-to-power solutions around the world.

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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 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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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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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 6, 2023

One technology, solar panels, seems to be the one technology many choose, and with good reason. 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. Thirdly, solar panels provide a number of economic benefits.

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POWER Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

There’s growing global recognition that a net-zero world is inevitable, with ever-increasing investments in clean technologies and strong consumer support for sustainably-minded companies.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 30, 2020

Improving the efficiency of the existing hydropower infrastructure will lead to more flexibility on the power grid. Hydroelectricity remains an attractive renewable energy source today, especially in Europe which has a large network of small and large hydropower plants.

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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.

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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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POWER Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2024

Exaum, founded in The post AI-Optimized Grid Balancing Pilot Launched in Finland appeared first on POWER Magazine. 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).

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POWER Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

15. […] The post Study Finds Grid Transparency Behind-the-Meter a Challenge for Utilities appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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POWER Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 15, 2022

A key focus for developers is to plan the siting of charging stations, keeping in mind the traffic routes, land usage and existing power grids. Across all respondents, there is a clear prevalence of developer projects focusing on expanding and building public EV charging infrastructure.

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