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Plugging into Electric Vehicles

Most future planning discussions about electric vehicles begin with a prediction for significant impact by 2020. While these studies are important for future planning, utilities…
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Cybersecurity in Substation and Grid Communications

As power systems become increasingly digitized and connected, the importance of cybersecurity in substation and grid communications has grown exponentially. With the integration of intelligent…
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How Electric Vehicles Could Sink the Texas Grid

Simultaneous charging of just 60,000 next-generation electric vehicles could one day threaten the Texas grid, an analysis has shown. Based on a 100-kilowatt EV battery…
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Underground Smart Grid

In recent years, the cost to bury high-voltage power lines has decreased dramatically. The American Transmission Company reports that installation costs for underground transmission lines…
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Symantec Proves Russian “Dragonfly” cyber unit responsible for US critical infrastructure hacking

WASHINGTON - An October, 2017 report by researchers at Symantec Corp., cited by the U.S. government, has linked recent US power grid cyber attacks to…
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Smart Substations and Their Role in the Evolving Smart Grid

A Smart substation digitizes protection and control, enabling utilities to detect faults faster, manage DER volatility, and reduce outage risk. The payoff depends on architecture,…
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Advanced Sensor Technologies for Intelligent Transformers and Substations

In the evolving landscape of power grid management, integrating advanced sensor technologies in intelligent transformers and substations is revolutionizing monitoring and control. These sensors provide…
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Utilities Bank on IoT for Network Reliability Improvement to Decrease Lost Revenue

Power grids around the world are getting smarter thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT). While Smart Grid technologies are making the headlines, and poised…
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Cloud Computing for Electric Utilities

Cloud Computing for Electric Utilities

Need-to-know info for electric utilities BY LEN WHITTEN, SunGard Availability Services The electric power industry…
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Smart Grid Cybersecurity: The Rising Threat to OT Networks  Necessitates Smarter Critical Infrastructure Protection Strategies

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…
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Boost Power Grid Resilience

Boost Power Grid Resilience

Exploring communications for real-time network visibility BY DONALD POLLOCK, Ambient Corporation In August 2013, a…
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Understanding the IEC 61850 Protocol in Substation Automation

Understanding the IEC 61850 Protocol in Substation Automation

The IEC 61850 protocol has become the global standard for substation automation, enabling high-speed communication,…
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Demand Response Communications

Demand Response Communications

Weighing choices from AMI to Zigbee to Wi-Fi and cellular BY HOWARD NG, Comverge The…
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