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Emergency Power for Data Centers

Why not all static UPS systems are created equal BY KARLA E. BERT, P.E., Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. In our cloud-based digital world, data must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week—no matter the state of the electrical grid. Computer downtime not only affects...

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Substation Security

Improve protection with a layered security approach BY ERIC BYRES, Belden Inc. An age-old joke in the North American power industry states that if Alexander Graham Bell walked in the room today, he would not recognize the telephone, the technology, or its business model. However, if Thomas Edison...

Renewable Energy Connections

Distributed Energy Resources: Part 2. Leading the transformation to a cleaner, smarter, more flexible grid

Big transformations often result from a multitude of small and rapidly proliferating changes. We’re on the cusp of such a change in Ontario’s electricity system, and in other jurisdictions across Canada and North America, with the potential for a cleaner, more intelligent and more...

Grid Communications

NAVIGATING THE UTILITY DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

The Digitisation of utility operations has been evolving at an accelerating pace over the last decade. Many utilities saw this trend developing, and one by one they began their own digital transformation, each on their own path. While each utility is at its own stage of this journey, every utility...

Software

Digital Twins for Substations: Bridging the Physical and Digital Worlds

In the rapidly evolving landscape of power grid management, digital twin technology is emerging as a game-changer for substations. By creating virtual replicas of physical assets, digital twins bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds, enabling enhanced operational efficiency and...

Big Data

FERC Reviews PJM Colocation Rules for Data Centers and Large Energy Loads

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has launched a review of the rules surrounding the colocation of large energy consumers, such as data centers, with power plants within the PJM Interconnection region. This review follows concerns raised by stakeholders, including major energy...

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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...

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NAVIGATING THE UTILITY DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

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Digital Twins for Substations: Bridging the Physical and Digital Worlds

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FERC Reviews PJM Colocation Rules for Data Centers and Large Energy Loads

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PG&E Secures $15B Loan for Energy Upgrades

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Integrating Plug-In Electric Vehicles

The Power Industry's Vision Statement

Converting Power Lines to Smart Wires

The Art of Communications Technology

Microgrids: Moving Away From Central Power

Power Grid Congestion

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

Automatic Meter Reading - Handbook, Vol. 1

Electricity Today T&D Magazine - Smart Grid Summer 2018 Issue

Enabling Smart Grid Volt/VAR Control

Crew Scheduling and Dispatch

Making the World More Sustainable

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Insights from the Field: How Thermal Cameras Safeguard Remote Substation Perimeters

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