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Trump Administration Halts Construction of New York Offshore Wind Project

In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has ordered a halt to the construction of the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project off the coast of Long Island, New York. This move has raised concerns about the future of renewable energy development in the United States, particularly in states like New York that are heavily invested in offshore wind initiatives.

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The Empire Wind 1 project, developed by Norwegian...

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LUMA to Add 1 GW Renewables and 700 MW Storage

Puerto Rico's electric utility, LUMA Energy, recently revealed plans to integrate nearly 1 GW of renewable energy and over 700 MW of energy storage into the island’s power grid. This initiative is part of a broader effort to move away from fossil fuels and to enhance the resilience and...

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US Households Claim $8.4B in Energy Tax Credits

In a significant boost for the clean energy sector, U.S. households claimed a record $8.4 billion in tax credits for energy efficiency and clean energy improvements in 2023, according to a recent Treasury Department report. This substantial uptake of tax incentives underscores a growing commitment...

Electrical Substations

Cybersecurity in Modern Substations: Protecting the Grid from Emerging Threats

As substations become more interconnected and automated, they are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. These critical nodes of the power grid are essential for ensuring a stable and reliable energy supply, making their protection paramount. Strengthening substation automation controls is key to preventing remote access vulnerabilities.

This article delves into the latest cybersecurity strategies and technologies being employed to safeguard the grid, providing an overview of the current cybersecurity landscape, implementation of advanced security measures, best practices for utilities, and an analysis of regulatory requirements and standards. As digital technologies grow in complexity, securing a digital substation becomes an essential aspect of utility cybersecurity.

 

Overview of the Current Cybersecurity Landscape and Threat Vectors Targeting Substations

The modern power grid is a complex, interconnected network that relies heavily on digital technologies for monitoring, control, and communication. While these advancements have improved efficiency and reliability, they have also introduced new vulnerabilities. Substations,...

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Substation Architecture Protection

Solving common mistakes in communications cabling for electrical utilities BY FRANK KODITEK, Belden Inc. In the energy industry, there are numerous types of cables in use for a wide variety of applications, from transporting high-voltage current for miles to providing power and data connectivity...
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Circuit Breaker Time and Motion Testing

Determining mechanical condition of high-voltage circuit breakers BY JOZEF LEVI, Doble Engineering Company Life expectancy of a newly installed high-voltage circuit breaker is approximately 40 years. Throughout its life, under normal circuit conditions, the circuit breaker will operate less than...