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The AI Solar Installation Robot
In a significant leap forward for the solar energy industry, Maximo, an advanced AI-enabled robot, is transforming the landscape of utility-scale solar installations. This innovative…
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Climate Change Impacting Bird Migration Patterns
Climate change is increasingly influencing bird migration patterns, affecting the timing, routes, and destinations of many species. These alterations have significant implications for ecosystems, conservation…
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The Rise of the First National Green Bank in the U.S.
The recent launch of the Coalition for Green Capital's (CGC) first national green bank marks a significant milestone in the United States' climate strategy. This…
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Climate Change Priorities for Canada’s New Government
With the election of Prime Minister Mark Carney and a fresh mandate, Canada stands at a pivotal moment in its climate policy journey. The Canadian…
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Earth Experiences Warmest January on Record
In an alarming sign of the growing impacts of climate change, recent reports reveal that Earth experienced its warmest January on record in 2025. The…
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Canadian Premiers Confront Escalating Climate Change Disasters
Canadian premiers are facing unprecedented challenges as climate change-related disasters become increasingly frequent and severe. Recent extreme weather events have forced leaders across the country…
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UN Warns of Deadly Heat as Hottest Decade Ends
In December 2024, the United Nations reported that the world has endured a "decade of deadly heat," with 2024 marking the tenth consecutive year of…
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Overhead T&D
The Evolution / Revolution of Overhead Conductors... and why it matters
Brief Background:
In the early 1900’s Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) conductor was developed to replace copper wires, due to the war effort when copper…
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Changing Utility Business Models And Electricity Investment In Europe
The traditional utility business model of selling electricity from large-scale thermal power plants and expanding grids to meet rising demand historically has supported strong balance…
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High Voltage AC Transmission Lines
Three-phase electric power systems are used for high and extra-high voltage AC transmission lines (50kV and above). The pylons must therefore be designed to carry…
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Transmission Line Design
Taking 3-D drawing techniques to new technological heights BY BOB ZAPPITELLI, & HAROLD HARKONEN, Nordmin Engineering Historically, transmission line design and drafting has been an…
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Substation Focused on Environmental Design
One of the important trends in design of new overhead lines over the past 20 years has been development of structures and designs that are…
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