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New US high-speed breaker tested at 1,800-volt could spark DC electricity boom
“ORNL researchers designed solutions and tested them in a series of breakers operating up to an 1,800-volt testing capacity,” ...
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PJM Board Approves Transmission Project Changes To Support Grid Reliability
The changes will provide an efficient, economical and reliable supply of power for the 67 million people PJM serves across 13 ...
E&T Magazine1d
Australia’s largest battery project comes online to prevent blackouts and boost grid capacity
A battery project that can reactively stabilise the grid has come online in New South Wales (NSW) in Australia.
Should You Run the Washer and Dryer at the Same Time? Here's How to Avoid a Fire Hazard
Running your washer and dryer together is usually safe, but it could get risky fast. Here’s what you need to know to avoid ...
E&T Magazine2d
New circuit breaker design could unlock the use of direct current in the power grid
Researchers have developed a new semiconductor-based circuit breaker that could enable broader integration of direct current ...
Interesting Engineering2d
World’s fastest medium-voltage DC breaker may unlock next-gen energy infrastructure
A new semiconductor-based DC breaker can cut faults in under 50 microseconds, offering faster, cheaper protection for the ...
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Medium-voltage circuit breaker unlocks electricity abundance, savings
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are breaking technical barriers with faster circuit ...
How Nation's Largest Dynamic Line Rating Deployment Unlocked Nearly 50% More Transmission Capacity for Great River Energy
Great River Energy’s dynamic line rating (DLR) project is the largest DLR deployment to date in the U.S. based on the number of sensors installed. Early results identified a 48.92% increase in power c ...