Although power generation is the focus of this magazine, many other outside issues have a direct impact on the generation sector. Transmission is one such issue. In the traditional regulated utility ...

It’s no secret that power grids around the world need to expand to accommodate more renewable energy and the so-called “electrification of everything.” The latter, of course, refers to the growing ...

KAHULUI–A critical transmission line that serves as a back-up route of power to approximately 11,000 customers in West Maui is now online after Hawaiian Electric rebuilt the line along former routes ...

This article examines engineering concepts for transitioning from 12-V to 48-V power systems, with a particular emphasis on ...

For decades, U.S. electricity demand was steady, allowing utilities to plan gradual growth and maintain the grid with modest upgrades. That era is over. The convergence of electric vehicles (EVs), ...

American Transmission Systems, Inc. (ATSI), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has upgraded 16 miles of two high-voltage power lines in Ohio's Lake and Geauga counties, stringing new wires with ...

Scientists from the University of Jaén and the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain have conducted research to identify the most suitable semiconductor materials for high-power optical ...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are on the rise, with practically every automotive company investing in a cleaner energy alternative. Unfortunately, that means parts like fuel tanks, pumps, and tailpipes are ...