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Unlocking More Value from Wind Energy Through Smart Monitoring

As the global demand for renewable energy intensifies, wind farms are emerging as pivotal players in the transition to sustainable power sources. In 2023, the wind industry added a remarkable 117 gigawatts (GW) of global capacity, underscoring its growing significance in the energy landscape. However, to maintain and accelerate this momentum, ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of wind farms is paramount. Traditional reactive maintenance approaches are proving inadequate, necessitating a shift towards smart monitoring...

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New Solar Maker Enters U.S. Market

NuVision Solar, an American-owned and operated manufacturer of solar cells and modules, has announced its entry into the North American market. This strategic move aims to bolster domestic solar manufacturing and reduce reliance on imported solar components. Background The U.S. solar industry has...
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Trump Budget Proposal Slashes Clean Energy Funding

President Donald Trump's proposed 2026 federal budget outlines a significant reallocation of resources, with a notable emphasis on reducing expenditures in clean energy, environmental initiatives, and scientific research. The Department of Energy (DOE) is particularly affected, facing a proposed...
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BLM's Western Solar Plan

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has unveiled a pivotal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for its Western Solar Plan, a strategy designed to significantly boost solar energy development across the American West. This ambitious initiative aims to streamline solar project approvals and foster a...

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Smart Meter Deployment & Transitions

In the past 100 years, customer interaction with electric utilities has not changed significantly. However, with the introduction of smart meters, customers are now able to sign up for new programs and access their electricity usage data. In early 2013, the Illinois Energy Infrastructure and...

Neighborhood Area Networks

Standardizing communication to achieve plug-and-play interoperability BY RYAN MALEY, ZigBee Alliance All over the world, there is increasing demand for standardizing communication in the Smart Grid. Electric utilities and their regulators are increasingly concerned with upgrading all aspects of the...

The Power Industry's Vision Statement

Strategies to move the electricity sector into the future BY CANADIAN ELECTRICITY ASSOCIATION As electric utilities consider options for the future of electricity, they need to remember the journey that created the current power system. When the electricity industry started in the late 19th...

The Art of Communications Technology

North America’s critical infrastructure grabs headlines in two ways. First, if catastrophe occurs (a switch opens or a transformer blows) or power grid equipment fails, the media will be on standby to report the story. Second, when political leaders talk about investing in critical infrastructure...

PG&E Secures $15B Loan for Energy Upgrades

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a major utility serving Northern and Central California, has secured a conditional $15 billion loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Loan Programs Office. This funding aims to enhance PG&E's hydropower generation, battery storage capabilities, and transmission infrastructure, marking a significant investment in the region's energy future.

Project Overview

The loan is designated for several key initiatives:

  • Hydropower Expansion: Refurbishing and upgrading existing hydroelectric facilities to increase capacity and efficiency.

  • Battery Storage Development: Establishing large-scale battery storage systems to store renewable energy, thereby enhancing grid stability and reliability.

  • Transmission System Enhancement: Upgrading...