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Exowatt's Next-Generation Renewable Energy Tech Could Power Data Centers
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to drive unprecedented demand for computing power, data centers are facing mounting pressure to meet energy needs sustainably. Exowatt, a…
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Wisconsin Expands Solar Energy with New 250 MW Darien Solar Farm
Wisconsin is significantly boosting its renewable energy capacity with the development of the Darien Solar Farm, a 250-megawatt (MW) solar project located in Walworth County.…
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Wind Turbine Blade Recycling Gains Momentum in Iowa
Iowa, a leading state in wind energy production, is making significant strides in addressing the environmental challenge posed by decommissioned wind turbine blades. Traditionally, these…
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Eaton Fire Investigation Could Take 18 Months
In early February 2025, the Eaton Fire ravaged over 14,000 acres in Altadena, California, leaving devastating destruction in its wake. The fire, which resulted in…
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California PUC Advances Offshore Wind Procurement
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) took a pivotal step in advancing the state's clean energy goals by approving a significant expansion in offshore wind…
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Is a 100% Made-in-the-USA Solar Supply Chain Impossible?
As the solar energy sector continues to expand rapidly, the conversation around domestic manufacturing capabilities has gained urgency. With ongoing supply chain disruptions and geopolitical…
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Calculation of Capacitance Matrix in Electrical Systems
In typical electrical systems, the capacitance between multiple conductors is of primary interest. To facilitate calculations, it is possible to arrange the mutual capacitances of…
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Tragedy & Expense: The High Cost of Low Electrical Safety
The electrical industry is one of the most dangerous work environments for employees. The risk of injuries and fatalities is high due to the nature…
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Vibration and Noise Control in T&D
It is very often that “just putting some rubber” to isolate structures creates an inefficient or even a vibration isolation problem, without taking into account…
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Vegetation Management on Transmission Lines
Using LiDAR technologies to enhance operations
BY PHILIP CHARLTON, Utility Arborist Association
In March 2014, utility vegetation managers from throughout North America gathered in Fort…
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Field Worker Connectivity: Mobile technology for utilities
Moving mobile technology to the job site
BY SCOTT BALL, Motion Computing
The world looks very different from the top of a utility pole, or…
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Hardening the Power Grid
How to improve reliability by hardening the power grid
BY BO ZENG, WEI YUAN & LONG ZHAO, University of South Florida
North America relies heavily…
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