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GE Vernova, a leading global energy technology company, has announced a significant agreement with renewable energy developer RWE to provide over 100 of its advanced…
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Impact of Cutting Canada's Carbon Tax on Emissions and Climate Goals
Canada's carbon tax has long been a topic of debate. As the federal government implements and adjusts its policies to address climate change, the carbon…
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Pennsylvania’s Yaw Bill
In a significant move for Pennsylvania’s energy sector, State Senator Gene Yaw has introduced a transformative piece of legislation aimed at modernizing the state's approach…
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Climate Change Priorities for Canada’s New Government
With the election of Prime Minister Mark Carney and a fresh mandate, Canada stands at a pivotal moment in its climate policy journey. The Canadian…
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California PUC Advances Offshore Wind Procurement
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) took a pivotal step in advancing the state's clean energy goals by approving a significant expansion in offshore wind…
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Case Study: Rapid Changes in Bushing Health
IntroductionContinuous online monitoring of bushings provides real-time information which can result in the early detection of a possible failure.
Challenge: A Major AlarmA prominent U.S.…
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Battery Fires Pose Minor Environmental Risks, ACP Report Finds
Battery fires in large-scale energy storage systems (BESS) have raised concerns, but a recent review by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) found that such…
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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…
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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…
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Smart Substations and Their Role in the Evolving Smart Grid
A Smart substation digitizes protection and control, enabling utilities to detect faults faster, manage DER volatility, and reduce outage risk. The payoff depends on architecture,…
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Wireless Networks and Substation Automation
Fitting wireless networks into substation automation applications BY ADAM GUGLIELMO, ABB Tropos Wireless Communication Systems As with all Smart Grid applications, two-way communication is foundational…
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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…
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