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DOE Report: Modern Utilities Depend on Engineers in These Seven Fields (Join the IEEE Smart Grid Academy)
The electric grid has transformed significantly over the last decade, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s two-yearly review on the status of the smart grid system nationally, released in […]
How IEEE Standard 1547 Is Modernizing Power Grids
Smart inverters are advanced power electronics that bring autonomy to electrical grids, making them more reliable, resilient, and secure. These inverters better connect distributed energy resources (DERs) to the electrical […]
Report: Smart Grid Technology Becoming More Common Worldwide
Electrical grids across the world are becoming smarter and greener. The Singapore Power Group’s annual 2021 Smart Grid Index, which compares a total of 86 utilities across 37 countries, suggests […]
These Discoveries Could Power An Energy Efficient Future
Not only are electronic devices everywhere in our homes, they also take large amounts of energy from the power grid. According to a 2015 report from the Natural Resources Defense […]
Innovative Smart Grid Projects Launch in Canada and Sweden
The smart grid is a digitized electrical grid that allows for two-way communication between the utility and the consumer. While the smart grid can provide a greener, cost-effective solution to […]
Storing Renewable Energy
Finding reliable methods to store renewable energy is crucial to ensuring there is enough power for the entire day. Current energy storage methods include pumped hydro installations and batteries, but […]
Hydrogen in a World of Renewable Energy
Although fossil fuels continue to be a major energy source, many countries are focusing on replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy resources. In order to meet emissions targets, governments are […]
Securing the Smart Grid
Today’s modern smart grid connects a variety of distributed energy resource assets to the power grid. This creates a diverse and disparate system, which both individuals and power companies can […]
Several States are Embracing Distributed Energy Resources to Achieve Clean Energy Targets
Thanks to decreasing renewable energy prices and progressive policymakers, state-level 100% clean energy targets are becoming more common across the United States. Federal policymakers have proposed legislation that would mandate […]