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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 negotiations stretch into their third extension. The project, located south of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, has already been subjected to multiple setbacks, primarily due to shifting federal policies and increasing costs driven by inflation and supply chain disruptions. These hurdles have delayed the finalization of contracts and raised concerns about...

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Biden Sets Ambitious GHG Target Amid Trump Plans

In December 2024, President Joe Biden's administration set an ambitious target to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 61% to 66% by 2035, compared to 2005 levels. This goal aligns with the Paris Agreement's framework, which requires participating nations to update their emission reduction...


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Advanced Automation in Substations: Enhancing Grid Reliability and Efficiency

The rapid evolution of technology has brought significant advancements in the field of electrical substations, transforming them into highly automated, efficient, and reliable components of the power grid. These advancements are crucial in managing the increasing complexities of modern power systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining grid stability. This article delves into the latest innovations in substation automation, focusing on how they enhance grid reliability and efficiency. The move toward a digital substation framework allows for seamless integration of sensors, relays, and IEDs.

 

Integration of AI and Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance and Fault Detection

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are at the forefront of the automation revolution in substations. These technologies enable predictive maintenance and fault detection, reducing downtime and preventing catastrophic failures. By analyzing vast amounts of data from various sensors and devices, AI algorithms can predict potential issues before they escalate, allowing for timely...

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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 less obtrusive and more pleasing visually. Much the same process has also been going on at substations. For example, even 25 years ago, efforts had already been...
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The Copper Theft Pandemic

Around the time of the financial crisis of 2008, precious metals pricing began to change drastically. Beginning in late 2007, a trend of price instability began to be seen for gold, silver, platinum, and (although not a precious metal in the traditional sense), copper. The price of all these metals...
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Properly Grounded Substations

Adequate utility grounding improves power quality, but more importantly, it is essential for worker safety as well as public protection. Design is critical in maintaining a safe equipotential environment all around the substation. Construction is important to accommodate fault currents without...