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Distributed Energy Resources: Part 1. Orchestral manoeuvres in grid innovation

If you thought growth in renewable electricity generation was a big deal – and it is – you haven’t seen anything yet. Full-scale transformation to a cleaner, smarter and more flexible grid will be driven by a suite of innovations – referred to as Distributed Energy Resources...

DMS & SCADA

FERC Conference Highlights Challenges in Resource Adequacy

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently hosted the Co-Located Load Conference, a significant event that focused on resource adequacy, energy reliability, and the challenges of ensuring sufficient electricity supply amidst changing grid dynamics. As the energy landscape continues to...

Grid Communications

Security Protocols

Using enterprise tools to secure wireless field area communication networks BY BERT WILLIAMS, ABB Tropos Wireless Communication Systems Utility grid modernization applications such as automated metering infrastructure (AMI), distribution automation (DA), substation automation (SA), and mobile...

Software

FirstEnergy Explores Alternatives to PJM Capacity Market

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing its power supply reliability, FirstEnergy is actively exploring alternatives to the PJM capacity market. This development reflects the company’s proactive approach to addressing challenges within the existing market structure and ensuring a more robust...

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Smart Grid Cybersecurity: The Rising Threat to OT Networks Necessitates Smarter Critical Infrastructure Protection Strategies

A recently published report by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights the significant cybersecurity risks facing the nation’s power grid. One of the key findings in this report is that “the grid is becoming more vulnerable to cyberattacks - particularly those involving...

Utility Automation & Monitoring

Distribution Management Ecosystems

How utilities can yield significant operational benefits BY JEFF WALZ, Siemens Smart Grid As North American electric utilities continue to transform their existing electric delivery assets into a smarter grid, strong emphasis is placed on systems, products, and services that provide value in...

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Microgrids: Moving Away From Central Power

Asset management evolves as microgrids play various roles

BY MASSOUD AMIN, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Microgrids, as many readers are aware, are small power systems of several megawatts (MW) or less in scale that possess three primary characteristics: distributed generation with optional storage, autonomous load centers and the capability to operate interconnected with or islanded from a larger grid. These small-scale systems offer a variety of benefits in the Smart Grid era....

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Renewable Energy Connections

Distributed Energy Resources: Part 1. Orchestral manoeuvres in grid innovation

DMS & SCADA

FERC Conference Highlights Challenges in Resource Adequacy

Grid Communications

Security Protocols

Software

FirstEnergy Explores Alternatives to PJM Capacity Market

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Smart Grid Cybersecurity: The Rising Threat to OT Networks Necessitates Smarter Critical Infrastructure Protection Strategies

Utility Automation & Monitoring

Distribution Management Ecosystems

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Microgrids: Moving Away From Central Power

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Deterrence Drives Next Gen Security

Waves of Utility Investments

Data Insecurities

Integrating Plug-In Electric Vehicles

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Storm Hardening Utility Communications

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Electricity Today T&D Magazine - T&D Automation Jan&Feb 2019 Issue

T&D Automation and AMR/AMI Systems Handbook Vol. 2

Vehicle-to-Grid Integration

Stimulating Electric Utility Innovation

Community Renewable Energy and Reliable Service

Grid-Scale Battery Storage Systems and Their Impact on Substation Operations

Ensuring Compliance vs Building Resilience

The Fight Against Animal-Caused Power Outages

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