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In a pioneering move towards sustainable transportation and energy independence, the Colorado city of Buena Vista is setting a new standard by integrating off-grid electric…
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New England’s 100-Hour Battery Boosts Offshore Wind
New England is setting ambitious goals to enhance its offshore wind energy capacity with the introduction of a groundbreaking 100-hour battery storage system. This innovative…
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How Dangerous is Linemen Work?
Many occupations pose risks to workers, but few match the dangers that linemen face daily. Linemen play a critical role in maintaining and restoring the…
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FirstEnergy Expands Data Center Pipeline to 3 GW
FirstEnergy, a leading utility company, has significantly expanded its pipeline of potential data centers in its service area, revealing that its capacity could nearly double…
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Forest Fires: A Growing Threat to Carbon Absorption and Climate Stability
As the frequency and intensity of forest fires increase globally, researchers are sounding alarms about their profound impact on carbon absorption and climate stability. Recent…
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DOE Grants $2.2B for Transmission and Storage Projects
In a landmark move aimed at accelerating the U.S. transition to a more resilient and sustainable energy grid, the Department of Energy (DOE) has announced…
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EnergyHub, Wallbox Team Up for Grid Flexibility
EnergyHub announced a significant advancement in its energy management capabilities by integrating Wallbox Level 2 (L2) electric vehicle (EV) chargers into its Distributed Energy Resource…
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Electrical Substations
Future-proofing Substations with Ethernet Technologies
Nine steps to help develop a future-proof infrastructure for your substation
BY TIM WALLAERT, Belden
Substations with Ethernet technologies: the convergence of industrial Ethernet technologies,…
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Every benefit that digital substations and IEC 61850 networking bring to T&D operations comes with a corresponding increase in attack surface. A substation built around…
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For most of the history of the electric power industry, substations were built around copper. Thousands of meters of control cable ran between instrument transformers,…
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The widespread application and use of electricity, which may now seem like a simple commodity, is considered one of the greatest technical developments of all…
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Gas Dehydration
Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) insulates medium- and high-voltage switchgears around the world. In its pure form, this non-toxic, inert gas helps the power transmission & distribution (T&D)…
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