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Oregon Approves Major Solar and Storage Initiative
Oregon has recently given the green light to one of the largest solar and energy storage projects in the United States, marking a monumental step…
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Ottawa's Ice Fishing Season Shortened by Climate Change
Ottawa's cherished ice fishing season is experiencing a significant contraction, primarily due to the escalating impacts of climate change. Traditionally spanning from early January to…
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Hydro-Québec planning to reduce number of power outages in 2024
Montreal, Quebec - The city of Montreal slowly heals and regains power after the recent ice storm wreaked havoc on its infrastructure. While significant progress…
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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…
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U.S. Wind Energy Investment Surges While Solar Stagnates
In recent years, the U.S. energy landscape has been undergoing a dramatic transformation, characterized by significant shifts in investment patterns across renewable energy sectors. According…
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Duke Energy Florida Plans Four New Solar Projects
Duke Energy Florida is making significant strides in its commitment to renewable energy with plans to develop four new solar energy sites across the state.…
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US Nuclear Industry Needs Further Policy and Regulatory Advances: Insights from the NCEW Panel
The U.S. nuclear industry stands at a critical juncture, as it seeks to play a pivotal role in the country’s energy future. A recent panel…
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Electrical Substations
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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Future-proofing Substations with Ethernet Technologies
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BY TIM WALLAERT, Belden
Substations with Ethernet technologies: the convergence of industrial Ethernet technologies,…
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SCADA for Substations
How new technologies can improve monitoring and control BY LOURENCO TEODORO, InduSoft Substations are a critical component for maintaining electrical supply and load control in…
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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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Substations in a DER-Heavy Grid: DERMS, FLISR, and Grid-Enhancing Technologies
The substation was originally designed to manage power flowing in one direction, from generation through transmission and into distribution feeders that carried it to passive…
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