Smart Utility

Distribution management systems used in utility automation projects, as part of the development of smart grid.

Highlights

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June 27, 2024
Eversource Energy successfully pilots an alternative circuit breaker to SF6, enabling it to transition toward a more environmentally sustainable transmission grid.
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June 19, 2024
Whether capturing time-of-use data from the surging demand of new EV owners, understanding what the impact will be of heating electrification on both the electric and gas systems...
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June 6, 2024
Utilities can improve the use of their existing asset capacity by following an all-encompassing and predictive servicing approach.
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April 16, 2024
The SRP and NextEra Energy Resources energy storage facility is supporting Google operations with stored wind and solar power.
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April 16, 2024
The grid modernization research is led by several DOE national laboratories and companies like Amazon, Avista, Nokia, Survalent and others.

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