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GE’s Steam Power Systems to deliver $1.9 Billion Contract for Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station in the United Kingdom

GE has confirmed that it received approval of its $1.9 billion contract for EDF Energy’s Hinkley Point C nuclear power project. Steam Power Systems, part of GE Power, will supply two conventional power islands, which will deliver enough electricity to power approximately six million homes throughout the UK. The power conventional island includes the ARABELLE™ steam turbine, generator, and other critical equipment. This technology came to GE through last year’s Alstom acquisition.

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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...

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ISO New England Issues RFP to Integrate Maine Wind Power

ISO New England, the regional grid operator, has launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at enhancing the region’s transmission infrastructure to support the anticipated influx of wind energy from northern Maine. The new initiative, announced on March 31, 2025, seeks to address long-term...

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Global Warming's Heat Threatens Youth

Global warming is not only a distant concern for the future but a pressing reality today, especially for the younger generations. As climate change intensifies, the planet’s rising temperatures are posing increasingly deadly risks, particularly to the world’s youth. Young people, from...

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Understanding the IEC 61850 Protocol in Substation Automation

The IEC 61850 protocol has become the global standard for substation automation, enabling high-speed communication, interoperability, and streamlined integration of intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). It plays a foundational role in transforming traditional substations into digital substations that support real-time control, monitoring, and automation across the electrical grid.
 
What Is the IEC 61850 Protocol?
IEC 61850 is a communications protocol developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for automated substation systems. Unlike older legacy protocols that rely on fixed, vendor-specific formats, IEC 61850 uses an object-oriented data model and abstract communication services to create a standardized method for data exchange among IEDs, SCADA systems, and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
Its architecture is based on Ethernet and supports both client-server and peer-to-peer communications, making it ideal for smart grid applications that require high-speed, deterministic messaging.
 
Key Features of the IEC 61850 Protocol
The success of IEC 61850 in modern substation automation...

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Transmission Planning for Grid Security

Recent physical attacks on substations have heightened the industry’s awareness of the necessity for physical security of critical facilities on the bulk power system. The goal of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) reliability...
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Restoring Power: The Mobile Solution

Power has weaved its way into nearly every intrinsic detail of our lives. It has become an afterthought during the course of the day and indeed, it is a staple in our way of life.In July of 2019, in the heart of the nation’s capital, a Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) substation in...

Understanding the IEC 61850 Protocol in Substation Automation

The IEC 61850 protocol has become the global standard for substation automation, enabling high-speed communication, interoperability, and streamlined integration of intelligent electronic devices (IEDs). It plays a foundational role in transforming traditional substations into digital substations...
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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...