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Calculation of Capacitance Matrix in Electrical Systems
In typical electrical systems, the capacitance between multiple conductors is of primary interest. To facilitate calculations, it is possible to arrange the mutual capacitances of…
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Resin Innovation Paves the Way for Sustainable Wind Turbine Blade Recycling
The renewable energy sector is experiencing rapid advancements, particularly in wind energy, where new technologies are crucial for sustainability. A recent breakthrough from the National…
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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…
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Key Utility Conferences to Watch in 2025
As the utility sector continues to evolve amidst technological advancements and regulatory changes, industry conferences offer invaluable opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and innovation. In…
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Novonix Secures $755M Loan for Graphite Facility
Novonix, an Australian battery materials and technology company, has secured a conditional commitment for a $754.8 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)…
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Canadian Premiers Confront Escalating Climate Change Disasters
Canadian premiers are facing unprecedented challenges as climate change-related disasters become increasingly frequent and severe. Recent extreme weather events have forced leaders across the country…
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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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A New Age for Toughened Glass Insulators - With Clarity Comes Safety
INTRODUCTIONIn 2005 an article about toughened glass insulators (TGI) titled “Return to Clarity” was published. Fifteen years later, this sequel article by a team including…
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GPS Fleet Tracking for Utility Vehicles
How managers and field technicians can benefit from global positioning BY RYAN DRISCOLL, GPS Insight The global positioning system (GPS) was originally designed for the…
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How to Improve Crew Management
Utility implements new system to expedite restoration process BY BILL PERRY, MARCH 24 Media LLC Assembling and deploying utility crews for major events is often…
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Hardening the Power Grid
How to improve reliability by hardening the power grid
BY BO ZENG, WEI YUAN & LONG ZHAO, University of South Florida
North America relies heavily…
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Utility Pole Showdown: Wood vs. Steel
A recent study that takes an in-depth look at the environmental performance of wood and steel utility poles challenges current perceptions on the sustainability advantages…
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