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Bruce Power expansion gets $50M in federal funding

In a significant move toward bolstering Canada's clean energy capabilities and addressing the increasing demand for electricity, the federal government has announced a $50 million investment in the expansion of the Bruce Power nuclear plant. This initiative marks a pivotal moment as Ottawa's most substantial commitment to enhancing a major nuclear facility in several decades. The funding, derived from the Clean Electricity Pre-development Program by Natural Resources Canada, is aimed at supporting the preparatory stages...

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Canada Urged to Boost Climate Adaptation Spending

As climate change continues to impact communities across the globe, a growing body of research suggests that Canada should shift its focus from primarily fighting climate change to investing more in adaptation strategies. According to experts, while efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions remain...

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Wind Turbine Blade Recycling Gains Momentum in Iowa

Iowa, a leading state in wind energy production, is making significant strides in addressing the environmental challenge posed by decommissioned wind turbine blades. Traditionally, these blades—constructed from durable materials like fiberglass and resin—have been difficult to recycle,...

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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Lightning Protection

Lightning Strikes

In Canada, lightning flashes occur about 2.34 million times a year; with the highest levels of concentration during the summer months. While most lightning on earth is ground-to-cloud,  recent research has identified that the majority of lightning events to tall structures, such as wind...
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Critter Guard

Distinctly DifferentAccording to the American Public Power Association, squirrels are among the top causes of power outages across the United States. The Great Lakes region has squirrels as the #1 cause of sustained outages. And in many cases, bird related outages are at number two.Nobody likes to...