Electric Energy T&D Magazine Quarterly Issue 1

8 - Power Points | Reflecting on Industry Trends

By Elisabeth Monaghan, Editor in Chief

With the rapid pace of technological change, especially in the utility space, predicting the future of electric energy has never been easy. This year, it may be even more difficult. Not only must the utility sector address ongoing issues, but there is also a significant shift in the political landscape in the United States, adding further uncertainty to the situation.
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10 - The Grid Transformation Forum | Implementation of an Automated Visual and Thermal Monitoring System in Extra High Voltage (EHV) Substation for Early Detection of Failure Modes Using Analytics

By Eddie Villa, Leonardo Gonzalez, Edgar Sotter, Systems With Intelligence

This paper details the system components, their installation and observed benefits, including specific instances where early detection of anomalies prevented potential failures and significant financial losses.
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18 - Green Ovations | Beyond the Battery: Innovation and Safety for Virginia's Energy Storage Future

By Jon Sorenson, Martin Rheault, EVLO Energy Storage Inc. (Hydro-Quebec)

Home to more than 35% of all hyperscale data centers worldwide, Northern Virginia's data centers represent 13% of global operational capacity. Data centers consume massive amounts of electricity, already making up an estimated 25% of Virginia's total electricity demand. Meanwhile, Virginia has experienced an increased number of severe storms, cyclones and other extreme weather events that threaten grid reliability.
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24 - Advancing Grid Modernization Through Innovation, Industry Research, Early Adopters

By Teresa Elliott, Looq AI

Imagine a university lab where students, professors and industry experts come together to develop an integrated hardware and software solution. This dynamic environment fosters innovation, with each participant bringing unique expertise.
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32 - Navigating M&A Integration in the Evolving Utilities Sector

By Vanessa Akhtar, Kotter

As of 2024, the value of announced deals in the industry exceeded $150 billion, nearly double the value through the same period in 2023. M&A is expected to further accelerate in Q1 2025 after the Fed's anticipated rate cut.
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38 - AI Workloads and HA Clustering – A Cornerstone of Modern Energy Systems

By Don Boxley, DH2i

Artificial intelligence is becoming integral across virtually every industry – including modern energy systems, driving increased innovation and operational efficiency. So, whether you are an electric utility or an independent power producer – likewise, a major power-consuming industry – AI is revolutionizing how energy is generated, distributed and consumed.
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42 - Future-Proofing for the Grid of Tomorrow

By Ron Pate, G&W Electric

As the power grid evolves to meet increasing demands and environmental challenges, professionals in the electrical engineering and energy sectors must take a proactive approach to ensure reliability and resiliency… The key question for utilities is: How can they invest in the future while minimizing costs today? The answer lies in future-proofing – choosing solutions that allow for seamless integration of advanced technologies over time.
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48 - Guest Editorial | Electricity and Infrastructure: The Missing Elements of the Electrification Push

By Jonathan Lesser, Ph.D., NCEA

More rules, such as those to “encourage” consumers to install electric heat pumps by banning all but the costliest condensing natural gas furnaces, are likely to be dropped as well. But many states continue their headlong rush to force individuals and businesses to replace fossil fuel-using equipment – cars, trucks, boilers, and, yes, even gas stoves – with electric versions.
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52 - Guest Editorial | The Digital Substation: A Catalyst for the U.S. Grid Modernization Initiative

By Steve Kunsman, Hitachi

Substations, which are essential to managing the flow of electricity across transmission networks, are one of the most antiquated components of the grid. The fact that 70% of U.S. grid equipment is over 25 years old underscores the urgency of modernization.
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56 - Guest Editorial | Modern Power Solutions and Shifting Global Regulations

By Eduardo Drehmer, TDK

There has been much progress with renewables, but the transition has still been fitful. At the same time, global energy demand keeps rising with ongoing industrialization, compounded by the adoption of new power-hungry applications such as electric vehicles and artificial intelligence.
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62 - Powherful Forces | Meet Susan Stone With Blue Current

By Elisabeth Monaghan, Editor in Chief

This past fall, Susan Stone joined Blue Current, a startup manufacturer of fully dry solid-state batteries, as its CEO. We had the opportunity to speak with her shortly after she stepped into her new position.
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Electric Energy T&D Magazine Quarterly Issue 1

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Interior to Initiate Action to Rescind BLM's Intermittent Energy Rule

EDP RENEWABLES
Almost seven million electric kilometers traveled on the EDP public charging network over long weekends

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Iberdrola Italia inaugurates a new photovoltaic plant

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Hydro One's 2024 Sustainability Report focuses on strategic and sustainable growth to deliver for Ontarians

GOOGLE INC.
Our first-of-its-kind partnership for clean energy has been approved in Nevada.

5TH EDITION OF INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GREEN CHEMISTRY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

9TH HYBRID POWER PLANTS & SYSTEMS WORKSHOP

ICS/SCADA CYBERSECURITY SYMPOSIUM AND EXHIBITION

STANDING UP TO WILDFIRE: PRACTICAL TECH AND TACTICS FOR UTILITIES

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