Lineworker Focus: Wes Jones

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Digital Innovations

Virtual Substation Protection, Control and Automation

Jan. 16, 2024

With utilities currently focused on developing plans to accommodate increasing EV loads, evaluating the way transformers are currently being sized for new construction and routine maintenance could reduce costs and waste.

Electrification

Right-Sizing Residential Transformers for EVs

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The fountain in front of the Nebraska State Capitol. This is one of the state government facilities that makes up Lincoln Electric Systems’ microgrid.

Distributed Energy Resources

Microgrid Fuels Nebraska Capital in Public Power Tradition

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The 2 MW rooftop solar array included in the project. ComEd and G&W Electric worked in lockstep to define the scope of the project and determine how to integrate the communication between the utility’s equipment and microgrid using a proprietary peer-to-peer protocol ComEd had not previously deployed for this type of project.

Microgrids

A Guiding Light for Microgrids: ComEd and G&W Partner

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Synchronous condenser facility. Courtesy of Siemens.

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Opinion

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