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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...

Software

Smart Grid Software & Apps

Utilities worldwide are adopting innovative technology to embrace the potential of the Smart Grid while conquering a myriad of new challenges posed by it, and by a new host of financial and regulatory challenges. In order to take advantage of the opportunities presented, while at the same time,...

Utility Automation & Monitoring

Louisiana Industries Push for Faster Renewable Energy Transition

Louisiana, known for its robust oil and gas industry, is experiencing a significant shift as some of its largest industries express frustration over delays in the state’s renewable energy transition. These major players are pushing for accelerated development and implementation of renewable...

DMS & SCADA

FERC Approves Interconnection for Talen Energy, Amazon Data Center

In a significant move that underscores the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy to power the expanding digital infrastructure, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved an interconnection agreement between Talen Energy, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Exelon. This...

Grid Modernization

Working Together for a Smarter Grid

How Smart Grid technologies can transform the power industry BY DANIEL PÉLOQUIN, Schneider Electric Energy customers—both consumers and businesses—depend on reliable, affordable power. In North America, consumers take this privilege for granted. However, both the reliable and affordable...

Renewable Energy Connections

New England’s 100-Hour Battery Boosts Offshore Wind

New England is setting ambitious goals to enhance its offshore wind energy capacity with the introduction of a groundbreaking 100-hour battery storage system. This innovative approach is part of a broader strategy to address the intermittency of renewable energy sources and ensure a reliable and...
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Smart Grid

Enabling Smart Grid Volt/VAR Control

Optimizing power flow using a distribution model

BY TIM TAYLOR, Ventyx

Today’s emphasis on implementing energy efficiency programs and limiting peak demand growth has driven renewed interest in the most effective method to implement Smart Grid volt-ampere reactive control, or Smart Grid volt/VAR control, on distribution systems. This includes the implementation of conservation voltage reduction (CVR), in which the system demand is reduced through controlled reduction in operating voltage at customer load points....

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Electricity Today T&D Magazine - SCADA for the Smart Grid Sept&Oct 2019 Special Edition

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Electricity Today T&D Magazine - Transformer Winter 2018 Issue