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ES Foundry Opens Solar Factory in South Carolina

As the U.S. strives to strengthen its domestic renewable energy sector, ES Foundry, a new player in solar cell manufacturing, is helping to reshape the landscape. The company recently celebrated the grand opening of its cutting-edge facility in South Carolina, marking a significant step toward onshoring solar production in the country. The facility, which spans over 400,000 square feet, is projected to employ around 500 people by mid-2025 and produce up to 3 gigawatts (GW)...

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FERC Rejects PJM Transmission Planning Change

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rejected a proposal from PJM Interconnection, one of the United States' largest regional transmission organizations, to alter its transmission planning protocol. The decision represents a significant victory for state regulators who had expressed...

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New York's Path to 8.5 GW of Grid Flexibility by 2040

New York State's transition to a clean, zero-emissions energy grid could include up to 8.5 gigawatts (GW) of grid flexibility by 2040, according to a new report from the Brattle Group. This projection, while contingent on achieving ambitious decarbonization goals, illustrates how the state could...

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Why Net-Zero is Cheaper for the UK

The United Kingdom has set an ambitious target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This goal necessitates a comprehensive transformation of various sectors, including energy, transportation, and agriculture. While the environmental imperatives are clear, there is growing evidence that this transition could also yield significant economic advantages for the nation.

Energy Sector Transformation

A pivotal component of the UK's net-zero strategy involves a substantial shift towards renewable energy sources. By 2040, projections suggest that wind and solar power will supply approximately 80% of the country's electricity needs. This transition is expected to reduce energy imports, enhancing national energy security and potentially lowering energy costs for consumers. 

The adoption of technologies such as heat pumps for home heating is another crucial step. Heat pumps, which extract heat from the environment to warm homes, offer efficiencies of up to 400%. Their widespread adoption could lead to reduced reliance on fossil...

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Cable Testing Comes of Age - One Cycle at a Time

Field Testing of MV and HV cables has come a long way in recent decades. Gone are the days of old, when the traditional DC (Direct Voltage/Current) hipot was the recommended method for testing these modern cables that form the critical backbone of the distribution electrical power network....

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Intelligent Underground Distribution

Unearthing the potential in Smart Grid technologies BY DOUG HOUSEMAN, IEEE Senior Member, EnerNex Corporation After Hurricane Sandy, resiliency became a key factor in the modernization of the power grid. In looking at modernization and resiliency, underground was the first item on many lists....

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The Evolution of Utility Pole Engineering

Lessons learned and importance of data surveys BY CLAYTON JAMISON UYEDE, UTS Consultants Back in 2004, the Electrical Safety Authority, the workplace safety regulator for the Province of Ontario, issued new regulation that gave utilities the option of having their poles analyzed and certified by a...