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DOE Releases Report for Distribution Transformers in Electrical Power Grid

Dec. 3, 2024
The report focuses at the number of U.S. distribution transformer units, the number and capacity of the assets, the units’ current age profile, and demand for distribution transformers...

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Covered Conductor: E.ON’s Cost Per Mile

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The Swedish utility has used lightweight covered conductor, or tree wire, for decades and has developed a budget outline to guide its investment.
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Smart Monitoring Brings Power Quality Clarity

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Orlando Utilities Commission uses real-time monitoring to pinpoint why a large manufacturing plant was suddenly experiencing outages.

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