The Journey to a Smart Grid: Funding and New Technology Make it Possible
February 1, 2023
by Aaron Larson
Power Magazine
February 1, 2023
With the U.S. government funneling billions of dollars into new grid infrastructure, and private companies rolling out new systems to mitigate outages and developing artificial intelligence that can predict with greater accuracy than ever before, the prospects for a truly smart grid have never been better.
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Power Sector Seeks Solutions for Supply Chain Issues
January 3, 2023
by Darrell Proctor
POWER Magazine
January Issue, 2023
The pandemic exposed issues with the global supply chain that provides resources for power generation. The pressure of having enough equipment to meet industry needs has spurred an emphasis on domestic manufacturing in the U.S. and elsewhere.
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Grid Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Projects Thrive, Workforce and Supply Chain Issues Continue in 2023
January 3, 2023
by Aaron Larson
POWER Magazine
January Issue, 2023
The inflation Reduction Act will spur growth in clean energy and upgrades to grid infrastructure, but workforce shortages and supply chain constraints are likely to challenge power companies for at least the next year or more.
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Optimizing Power Plant Load Flexibility
June 1, 2022
by Jim Nyenhuis and Ranjit Rao
POWER Magazine
June Issue, 2022
The operating profiles of traditional generators has changed to manage the variability of renewable resources. Several critical processes were not engineered to manage these highly variable operating profiles and the associated transient conditions in an ideal manner, which has a negative impact on efficiency and reliability. Operators should consider applying field-proven advanced model-predictive control solutions to these process areas.
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DOE Offers Hydrogen Production And Storage Facility $504.4 Million Conditional Commitment
May 2, 2022
by Darrell Proctor
POWER Magazine
May Issue, 2022
Equipment from both renewable and thermal energy power plants is finding new life in the recycling market.
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The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: Renewable Energy Growth Continues
by Aaron Larson
POWER Magazine
Wind and solar power capacity and generation have been growing steadily for years, as efforts to halt climate change and a desire for clean energy have gained public support around the world. As renewable energy costs have come down, growth is now being driven by economics. New technologies could also find a place in the energy mix over the next decade, as research and development efforts begin to pay off.
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Cybersecurity in and for Large Energy Transmission Projects
December 1, 2020
by Nina Terp
POWER Magazine
December 1, 2020
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Evolution of the Smart Grid at the Forefront of Transformative Change
January 2, 2020
by Darrell Proctor
POWER Magazine
Posted January 2, 2020
The power industry is in the midst of a shake-up, a revolution in how electricity is generated and distributed. Smart grid technology is changing the way utilities and customers interact, and providing support for the integration of renewable resources and energy storage to the grid.
From Smart Cities to Smarter Devices: The State of the Energy Industry in 2020
January 2, 2020
by Rip Gerber
POWER Magazine
How the energy industry and the cloud can partner to meet the challenges of smart city development.
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Power Industry Disrupters:
Gas, Renewables, and Storage
January 2, 2020
by Aaron Larson
POWER Magazine
posted January 2, 2020
The power industry is experiencing significant changes. Natural gas, wind, solar and battery storage seem to be the wave of the future. What’s compelling the transformation? Some people point to environmental concerns, including climate change, but decreasing costs are also a prime driver.