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Alliant Energy Launches Iowa's Largest Solar Facility
Alliant Energy has officially brought Iowa’s largest solar facility online, marking a significant milestone in the state's renewable energy landscape. The 200-megawatt (MW) Pleasant Creek…
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FERC Approves California ISO's Interconnection Reforms: A Major Step Forward for Renewable Energy
In a significant development for the renewable energy landscape, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the California Independent System Operator's (California ISO) proposed…
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Earth's Lands Drying Out: Nations Address Crisis
This week, global leaders are gathering for critical talks aimed at addressing one of the most pressing environmental crises of our time: the increasing dryness…
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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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Whales Helping Uncover Climate Change Secrets
Whales, the majestic giants of the ocean, have long captivated human imagination. Beyond their grandeur, these marine mammals are now providing scientists with invaluable insights…
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SouthCoast Wind Project Faces Third Delay Amid Uncertainty
The SouthCoast Wind project, a major offshore wind initiative set to deliver clean energy to the New England grid, has encountered significant delays as contract…
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Biogas Tax Credit Finalized, Supporting RNG Growth
The biogas industry achieved a significant milestone with the finalization of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), incorporating favorable provisions for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). This…
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Federal Funding to Protect Nunavut's Coastal Communities from Climate Change
The Canadian government has announced significant federal funding to help safeguard Nunavut's coastal communities from the impacts of climate change. This financial support comes at…
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From Protection to Prediction: How AI Is Changing Substation Maintenance and Operations
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Restoring Power: The Mobile Solution
Power has weaved its way into nearly every intrinsic detail of our lives. It has become an afterthought during the course of the day and…
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Wireless Networks and Substation Automation
Fitting wireless networks into substation automation applications BY ADAM GUGLIELMO, ABB Tropos Wireless Communication Systems As with all Smart Grid applications, two-way communication is foundational…
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Grid-Scale Battery Storage Systems and Their Impact on Substation Operations
The transition to renewable energy is reshaping the power landscape, with grid-scale battery storage systems playing a pivotal role in this transformation. These systems are…
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Animal Outage Prevention
According to the American Public Power Association, squirrels are among the top causes of power outages across the United States. Depending on your geographic region,…
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Digital Substations and the IEC 61850 Standard: The Architecture Behind Today’s Smart Grid
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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