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POWER GRIDWhat’s the Best Way to Expand the U.S. Electricity Grid?
By Peter Dizikes
Growing energy demand means the U.S. will almost certainly have to expand its electricity grid in coming years. What’s the best way to do this? A study by MIT researchers illuminates choices about reliability, cost, and emissions.
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POWER GRIDA Faster Problem-Solving Tool That Guarantees Feasibility
By Adam Zewe
The FSNet system, developed at MIT, could help power grid operators rapidly find feasible solutions for optimizing the flow of electricity.
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POWER GRIDNew Modeling Tool Advances Grid Reliability
Covering half of North America, the U.S. electric grid functions somewhat like a vast, complex organism. Researchers have developed a new simulation platform for understanding and predicting the behavior of this modern grid.
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POWER GRIDThe West’s Power Grid Could Be Stitched Together — If Red and Blue States Buy In
By Alex Brown
A regional electricity market could provide benefits, but state leaders say the details matter.
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POWER GRIDHow Better Paper Can Save Billions in the Power Grid
By Asgeir Mjelve
Norway can save investment costs of a staggering 25 billion NOK [ca. €2.1 billion] in the power grid by upgrading the quality of insulation paper used in transformers –dramatically increasing their lifespans.
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RESILIENCE Power-Outage Exercises Strengthen the Resilience of U.S. Bases
By Kylie Foy
In recent years, power outages caused by extreme weather or substation attacks have exposed the vulnerability of the electric grid. Now mandated by law, Lincoln Laboratory’s blackout drills are improving national security and ensuring mission readiness.
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POWER-GRID RESILIENCEHundreds of Old EV Batteries Have New Jobs in Texas: Stabilizing the Power Grid
By Arcelia Martin, Inside Climate News
After reaching the end of their automotive lives, the batteries are being reused to provide lower-cost grid energy storage.
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POWER-GRID SECURITYWarnings of Cybersecurity Threats to Smart Grids from False Data Injection Attacks
Smart grids face a significant cybersecurity risk as they become more complex with the increasing integration of distributed power supplies.
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POWER-GRID RESILIENCE Hardening the Grid: Research Team Focuses on Quake Proofing Transformer Bushings
By Paul Menser
During an earthquake, the place where a large, high-voltage power transformer is most vulnerable is its bushings – hollow electrical insulators that safely guide current between a transformer’s internal windings and external power lines.
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ELECTRICAL GRIDHelping the Grid Keep Pace with a Power-Hungry Economy
By Sara Frueh
After remaining nearly flat for almost two decades, America’s demand for electricity is growing, driven by data centers for AI, electric vehicles, production of electrofuels, and other factors. This rising demand is one of many reasons the U.S. needs to dramatically ramp up the grid’s capacity to move electricity.
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RESILIENCESpain’s Recent Power Outage: What Happened and Why It Matters
By Chelsea Seeber
On April 28, Spain experienced a widespread power outage that left millions without electricity for nearly a full 24 hours. While power has largely been restored, the cause of the failure is still under investigation.
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ENERGY SECURITYTexas May Put Restraints on New Big Businesses Hoping to Tap into the Energy Grid
By Carlos Nogueras Ramos
Texas will need a lot more energy in the future. According to ERCOT, the state’s energy demand may double in six years.
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RESILIENCEPower Boost: Resilient Systems to Energize the Future
By Hollie Hohlfelder
Life without electricity is not just cold, dark and quiet. Disruptions to the electric grid, whether from hurricanes, wildfires or cyberattacks, can threaten lives as well as comfort.
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POWER GRIDNew AI Model Could Make Power Grids More Reliable Amid Rising Renewable Energy Use
As renewable energy sources such as wind and solar become more widespread, managing the power grid has become increasingly complex. An AI model that can address the uncertainties of renewable energy generation and electric vehicle demand, making power grids more reliable and efficient.
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DISASTERS & THE POWER GRIDHurricane Helene Brought Devastation — and an Opportunity — to Appalachia’s Power Grids
By Gautama Mehta, Grist
As recovery efforts continue, utilities in the region need to rethink their approach to electricity in the face of climate change.
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