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Digital Sensor Provides Greater Asset Management Capability for Transformers

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Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:02:21 +0000

ABB Electrification Service recently launched a digital monitoring solution for power and distribution transformers that it says will enhance performance, reliability, and availability of equipment. The transformer sensor is reportedly […]

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GE Vernova Will Supply Essential Grid Equipment for Australian Project

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Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:39:32 +0000

GE Vernova Inc. said it has secured a contract from Powerlink, Queensland’s state-owned transmission utility, to supply essential equipment for an upcoming Capital Work program. Under the agreement, GE Vernova will […]

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Cable Delivery Begins for Massive German Transmission System Project

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Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:33:51 +0000

After more than two years of meticulous planning and preparation, on behalf of its client Prysmian, deugro has started the first cable drum deliveries for SuedOstLink. SuedOstLink is operated by […]

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Cable Deal Supports French Transmission System Upgrades and Expansion

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Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:07:10 +0000

NKT will deliver high-voltage power cable solutions to RTE to enable its long-term strategy to renew, adapt, and develop France’s electricity grid. As one of Europe’s largest exporters of electricity, […]

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Microsoft Announces $1 Billion Investment in Ohio Data Centers as Officials Ponder Power Demands

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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:19:30 +0000

Tech giant Microsoft announced an initial investment of $1 billion to support three new data centers in Licking County, Ohio. The company on Oct. 28 confirmed construction of campuses in […]

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$3B in Transmission Substation and Line Projects Proposed in Pacific Northwest

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Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:11:07 +0000

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has identified 13 new transmission substation and line projects designed to reinforce the Pacific Northwest’s electric grid. If constructed, these projects would accommodate regional load […]

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The Other Side of Safety—Litigation and the Expert Witness

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Credit to Author: Max Fuentes| Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:56:33 +0000

What happens when you suffer a catastrophic injury at work and can’t continue in your career? Workers compensation begins. Those payments last until you reach the maximum medical improvement point. […]

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3 Steps for Utility Companies to Get Started with Undergrounding

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Credit to Author: Jack Bellissimo| Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:32:42 +0000

The U.S. electric grid is under more strain than ever to support exponential electricity demand due to artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, electric vehicles, and hotter temperatures. Its infrastructure is […]

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$1.5B Federal Boost for Four Major Transmission Projects as DOE Unveils National Grid Study

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Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:03:57 +0000

The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded capacity contracts of up to $1.5 billion to four major transmission lines under its Transmission Facilitation Program (TFP) to aid the transfer of 7.1 […]

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The National Transmission Planning Study highlights the significant benefits of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology in transmission expansion. It finds that HVDC offers greater control, modular designs, and efficiency in transmitting electricity over long distances. HVDC technology plays a crucial role in large-scale interregional transmission, particularly in the central U.S., and is key to achieving substantial cost savings and system reliability. The study emphasizes that HVDC's advanced multiterminal converters and transmission capabilities provide the most substantial benefits to consumers by enhancing grid resilience and supporting renewable energy integration. Image courtesy: Hitachi Energy

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From Rust to AI: How America’s Industrial Heartland is Powering the Digital Revolution

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Credit to Author: Rahul Mewawalla| Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:26:54 +0000

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is transforming our world, but it comes with an insatiable surge in data centers that are powered by an ever-growing appetite for energy. As AI […]

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