Modernizing the electric grid involves more than upgrading control systems with sophisticated software—it requires embedding sensors and automated controls across the entire system. It’s not only the ...

The current power infrastructure is in need of an update for better efficiency, reliability, and safety. Standards organizations and engineers have risen to the challenge, promising to solve many ...

Smart EV charging and microgrids significantly reduce peak load issues, helping utilities and DSOs avoid costly grid upgrades ...

One of the expectations that industries have with the fast-paced development and application of smart grids and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies is how these will help in improving electrical ...

As the backbone of modern energy systems, smart grids and digital substations promise efficiency and sustainability—but they also open the door to escalating cyberthreats. This article dives into a ...

With the U.S. government funneling billions of dollars into new grid infrastructure, and private companies rolling out new systems to mitigate outages and developing artificial intelligence that can ...

DTE Energy’s smart grid technology has enabled prevention of nearly 5,000 power interruptions and more than 1.8 million minutes without power for customers so far in 2024 “We're dedicated to reducing ...

Smart meters have gained widespread adoption. According to the latest figures from Berg Insight, the number of smart meters in North America reached almost 146 million at the end of 2023 with that ...

The power grid is too old and simple for the growth of extreme weather, EVs, and renewable energy. Chattanooga's utility built a $280 million smart grid, creating $2.7 billion in economic value. This ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law directing the state to upgrade its electrical transmission system through use of new smart grid technologies and by replacing old wires with newer, ...