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Trump Visits Georgia: Denial of Climate Crisis Post-Hurricane Helene
In a recent visit to Georgia following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, former President Donald Trump made headlines by denying the reality of climate…
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Maxeon to Support SunPower Solar Panels Amid Bankruptcy Concerns
In a significant development within the renewable energy sector, Maxeon Solar Technologies has announced plans to support SunPower’s solar panel customers following SunPower’s recent bankruptcy…
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FirstEnergy Expands Data Center Pipeline to 3 GW
FirstEnergy, a leading utility company, has significantly expanded its pipeline of potential data centers in its service area, revealing that its capacity could nearly double…
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Eversource Exits Offshore Wind Projects: GIP Steps In
In a significant shift within the offshore wind sector, Eversource Energy has announced its exit from offshore wind projects, paving the way for Global Infrastructure…
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Record-Breaking Heatwave Highlights Urgent Climate Crisis
In an alarming development, global temperatures have soared to unprecedented levels, marking the hottest day ever recorded on Earth. This extreme heatwave underscores the escalating…
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SunPower Files for Bankruptcy, Plans Asset Sale or Wind Down
In a dramatic turn of events, SunPower, once a leading name in the solar energy industry, has filed for bankruptcy protection, marking a significant shift…
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Electrical Substations
Safe Grounding in Substations
How to guard utility personnel from shock hazards BY JEFF JOWETT, Megger In the power industry, safety is just as important a function as performance.…
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Zero-Trust Substations: How CIP Is Shifting from Perimeter Defense to Continuous Vendor and Supply-Chain Risk Management
Utilities are rethinking cybersecurity. The zero-trust model replaces perimeter defense with continuous verification—of every device, vendor, and data path—across the substation and supply chain.
The…
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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 Transformers: Enhancing Grid Efficiency and Reliability
The evolving demands of modern power grids necessitate the adoption of advanced technologies that can provide enhanced efficiency, reliability, and flexibility. Smart transformers are at…
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Properly Grounded Substations
Adequate utility grounding improves power quality, but more importantly, it is essential for worker safety as well as public protection. Design is critical in maintaining…
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