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Eversource Exits Offshore Wind Projects: GIP Steps In

In a significant shift within the offshore wind sector, Eversource Energy has announced its exit from offshore wind projects, paving the way for Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) to acquire a stake in two key Northeastern projects. This transition marks a notable moment in the evolving landscape of renewable energy in the United States, highlighting the growing importance of private investment in offshore wind development.

Eversource's Decision to Exit

Eversource, a major utility company in the...

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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 unprecedented temperatures. This period has been characterized by record-breaking heatwaves, severe droughts, and devastating wildfires, underscoring...
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New York City’s New Energy Policy

New York City unveiled a groundbreaking energy policy aimed at transforming the sustainability and efficiency of its buildings and facilities. This ambitious new initiative, designed to tackle energy emissions and enhance demand response capabilities, marks a significant leap towards the city's...

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Vineyard Wind Blade Debris Still Washing Ashore

Weeks after an incident involving a broken wind turbine blade, debris from Vineyard Wind's project continues to wash ashore, raising concerns about the environmental impact and operational practices of this major offshore wind farm. The ongoing situation highlights the challenges associated with...

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NAVIGATING THE UTILITY DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

The Digitisation of utility operations has been evolving at an accelerating pace over the last decade. Many utilities saw this trend developing, and one by one they began their own digital transformation, each on their own path. While each utility is at its own stage of this journey, every utility...
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Interoperability for the Smart Grid

Standards are just the beginning BY RICK GEIGER, Cisco Systems The aging electrical infrastructure and utility industry is undergoing its greatest transition in a generation. Grid modernization is already having a significant impact on how the energy industry operates. As with the adoption of any...

AI-Powered Substation Automation: Revolutionizing Grid Operations

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various industries, and the power sector is no exception. AI-powered substation automation is revolutionizing grid operations by enhancing efficiency, reliability, and responsiveness. This article delves into the role of AI in substation automation, focusing on the latest AI-driven innovations, applications in predictive maintenance, fault detection, and grid optimization, integration with existing SCADA systems, and examples of AI-powered substations and their performance improvements. Learn how the digital substation integrates IEDs, merging units, and process bus technology for smarter substation operation.

Explanation of AI Technologies Used in Substation Automation

AI technologies such as machine learning (ML) and...