Electric power transmission systems

DC power transmission superconducting cable technology: ASG signs Memorandum of Understanding with Chubu University

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Articles, Electric power, Matter, Superconductivity, Electric power transmission systems, Electric power distribution, In science, Spintronics, Power transmission, Electrical grid, Technological applications of superconductivity

GENOA, Italy, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubu University and ASG Superconductors announce their joint signing a Memorandum of Understanding to expedite the development and promotion of superconducting cable technology for DC power transmission over long distances.

Key Points: 
  • GENOA, Italy, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubu University and ASG Superconductors announce their joint signing a Memorandum of Understanding to expedite the development and promotion of superconducting cable technology for DC power transmission over long distances.
  • Towards a greener and more sustainable world, DC superconducting power transmission is expected to play a significant role in power grids, smart cities and green ports and all power-hungry areas and activities positively affected by an electrification, particularly when renewable energies will represent the vast majority of the power production.
  • Chubu University, supported by Japanese government and industries, has promoted development of superconducting DC transmission technologies for more than 15 years for implementation into society, included the construction and operation of the world's longest class 1,000-m DC transmission line and 500-m line that demonstrate power transmission from a solar power plant to an internet data centre.
  • "This agreement is another important step to improve our positioning in developing innovative superconducting cable technology," said Sergio Frattini, ASG Superconductors CEO.

Grid Dynamics Appoints New CTO to Accelerate Technological Innovations in the Next Stage of Growth

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Software, Technology, Other Technology, Data management, Electric power transmission systems, Grid plan, Road transport, Electrical grid

"The vision and opportunity to make an impact at Grid Dynamics captured my attention from the very beginning.

Key Points: 
  • "The vision and opportunity to make an impact at Grid Dynamics captured my attention from the very beginning.
  • He continued, "Grid Dynamics has a great culture and great culture attracts great people.
  • Grid Dynamics CEO Leonard Livschitz commented We are thrilled to welcome Rajeev to the executive team.
  • Grid Dynamics (Nasdaq: GDYN) is a digital-native technology services provider that accelerates growth and bolsters competitive advantage for Fortune 1000 companies.

Xinhua Silk Road: China State Grid makes new breakthrough in DC power distribution tech

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Electric power distribution, Electrical engineering, Articles, Electric power, Energy, Electric power transmission systems, State Grid Corporation of China, Xicheng District, Direct current, Electrical grid, DC distribution system, Smart grid in China

BEIJING, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) has made new technological breakthroughs in direct current (DC) power distribution with Pangdong DC central station put into service on Tuesday by State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of SGCC.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) has made new technological breakthroughs in direct current (DC) power distribution with Pangdong DC central station put into service on Tuesday by State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of SGCC.
  • Functioning for AC/DC conversion and power distribution, the Pangdong station acts as one of the two "hearts" for State Grid Jiangsu's demonstrative low and medium voltage (LV/MV DC) distribution project, which is expected to become a world leading LV/MV DC distribution system with the largest scale, complete voltage levels as well as latest technical equipments when completed this August.
  • Listed as a national key R&D project in 2018 with construction kicked off last May, the demonstation project is applied and undertaken by State Grid Jiangsu.
  • With accumulative DC load of 10.5MW, the system is capable of different DC output at 10KV, 750V, and 375V for meeting different power demand.

Xinhua Silk Road: China State Grid makes new breakthrough in DC power distribution tech

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Electric power distribution, Electrical engineering, Articles, Electric power, Energy, Electric power transmission systems, State Grid Corporation of China, Xicheng District, Direct current, Electrical grid, DC distribution system, Smart grid in China

BEIJING, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) has made new technological breakthroughs in direct current (DC) power distribution with Pangdong DC central station put into service on Tuesday by State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of SGCC.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) has made new technological breakthroughs in direct current (DC) power distribution with Pangdong DC central station put into service on Tuesday by State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of SGCC.
  • Functioning for AC/DC conversion and power distribution, the Pangdong station acts as one of the two "hearts" for State Grid Jiangsu's demonstrative low and medium voltage (LV/MV DC) distribution project, which is expected to become a world leading LV/MV DC distribution system with the largest scale, complete voltage levels as well as latest technical equipments when completed this August.
  • Listed as a national key R&D project in 2018 with construction kicked off last May, the demonstation project is applied and undertaken by State Grid Jiangsu.
  • With accumulative DC load of 10.5MW, the system is capable of different DC output at 10KV, 750V, and 375V for meeting different power demand.

Innovative Mobile Technology Increases Renewable Energy Penetration in Southeastern Europe

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Electric power distribution, Electric power transmission systems, Electrical grid

The mobile power flow control solution was installed in north-east Bulgaria, where 750 MW of wind generation is installed.

Key Points: 
  • The mobile power flow control solution was installed in north-east Bulgaria, where 750 MW of wind generation is installed.
  • This rapid deployment method houses state-of-the-art technology that allows TSOs to control power flows on their grid.
  • ESO is proud to be part of this important work, which is vitally important to the Southeastern European network."
  • Dimitar continued, "the value of Smart Wires' mobile technology is that it can be delivered in months, installed in hours and reused at multiple different locations.

New Legislation Facilitates Renewable Development via Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs)

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Electric power transmission systems, Electric power distribution, Electrical grid, Energy, Renewable energy, Photovoltaics

This bill integrates Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) into the process that System Operators and Transmission Owners undertake when an interconnection customer, such as a renewable generator or energy storage provide, requests connection to the grid.

Key Points: 
  • This bill integrates Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) into the process that System Operators and Transmission Owners undertake when an interconnection customer, such as a renewable generator or energy storage provide, requests connection to the grid.
  • The legislation is a timely response to the steady increase that renewable developers have seen to connection wait times and costs over the past decade .
  • GETs have been shown to double the amount of renewables that can connect to the grid compared to traditional approaches to infrastructure upgrades.
  • "Coming from the wind industry, I understand the pain that renewable developers feel as they wait years and pay upwards of hundreds of millions of dollars to interconnect to the grid.

Black & Veatch Further Expands Power Transmission Team to Support Southeast Asia’s Sustainability Goals

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Construction & Property, Consulting, Other Energy, Engineering, Utilities, Professional services, Alternative energy, Manufacturing, Energy, Other Construction & Property, Articles, Electric power distribution, Electric power transmission systems, Energy, Black & Veatch, Electrical grid, Renewable energy

As the need for integrated power generation, transmission and distribution solutions grows across Asia, Black & Veatch has further strengthened its power transmission and distribution team with the appointment of Jerin Raj as its Asia Power Transmission & Distribution Business Director.

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  • As the need for integrated power generation, transmission and distribution solutions grows across Asia, Black & Veatch has further strengthened its power transmission and distribution team with the appointment of Jerin Raj as its Asia Power Transmission & Distribution Business Director.
  • With the share of renewable energy in Southeast Asias power generation mix increasing, the region will need more integrated power solutions to improve grid efficiencies and resilience.
  • Jerins deep knowledge of the regional power transmission sector will further enable Black & Veatch to help clients achieve profitability, reliability and compliance targets through cost and schedule certainty, said Narsingh Chaudhary, Black & Veatch's Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Asia Power Business.
  • In his previous roles, he organized and ran operations in Southeast Asia and helped to deliver power transmission infrastructure across the East Asia Pacific region.

Microgrid Market Value Worth $33 Billion by 2027, Says Global Market Insights Inc.

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Systems theory, Electrical grid, Electric power distribution, Electric power transmission systems, Control theory, Microgrid, Optimal control, Systems science, Articles

SELBYVILLE, Del., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The microgrid market revenue is expected to cross USD 33 Billion by 2027, as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights Inc.

Key Points: 
  • SELBYVILLE, Del., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The microgrid market revenue is expected to cross USD 33 Billion by 2027, as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights Inc.
  • The lack of effective electric networks, current lags, voltage fluctuations, and grid failure have beenprimary concerns driving the remote microgrid industry across developing regions.
  • Some prime findings of the microgrid market report include:
    A paradigm shift toward the replacement of existing T&D infrastructure.
  • Our business intelligence and industry research reports offer clientspenetrative insights and actionable market data specially designed and presented to aid strategic decision-making.

Everbridge and WizNucleus Partner to Enhance Digital and Physical Security for World’s Largest Nuclear and Electric Grid Customers

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Other Energy, Oil, Gas, Nuclear, Energy, Technology, Security, Homeland security, Chemicals, Plastics, Other Technology, Public policy, Government, Manufacturing, Cybercrime, Articles, Cyberwarfare, Electric power distribution, Data security, Security, Electric power transmission systems, Computer security, Electrical grid, Security convergence, Electric grid security, WizNucleus, Everbridge, WIZNUCLEUS, EVERBRIDGE

Everbridge , Inc. (NASDAQ: EVBG), the global leader in critical event management ( CEM ), and WizNucleus , provider of cyber and physical security solutions to nuclear and electric grid customers, today announced a partnership to increase digital and physical security for some of the worlds largest nuclear, electric, and other utility companies .

Key Points: 
  • Everbridge , Inc. (NASDAQ: EVBG), the global leader in critical event management ( CEM ), and WizNucleus , provider of cyber and physical security solutions to nuclear and electric grid customers, today announced a partnership to increase digital and physical security for some of the worlds largest nuclear, electric, and other utility companies .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210608005702/en/
    Everbridge and WizNucleus Partner to Enhance Digital and Physical Security for Worlds Largest Nuclear and Electric Grid Customers (Photo: Business Wire)
    Through the partnership, WizNucleus customers gain seamless access to Everbridges CEM solutions, including Control Center , helping increase preparedness for a wide range of digital and physical threats.
  • The company provides software, design engineering process, system integration, documentation and testing to support cyber and physical security to critical infrastructure customers.
  • WizNucleus provides cyber and physical security solutions to nuclear and electric grid customers.

Hitachi Selected as System Vendor for Demand Response Demonstration Project for the Optimization of Thai Power Supply and Demand Balance

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Friday, May 28, 2021
Electric power, Electric power distribution, Energy, Emerging technologies, Articles, Electric power transmission systems, Smart grid, Demand response, Electrical grid, Smart grid policy in the United States, Dynamic demand

The project aims for system design and implementation to optimize power supply and demand balance in accordance with the comprehensive energy policy plan, Smart Grid Development Master Plan(3) that is led by the Thai government.

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  • The project aims for system design and implementation to optimize power supply and demand balance in accordance with the comprehensive energy policy plan, Smart Grid Development Master Plan(3) that is led by the Thai government.
  • Then, it is expected to increase the importance of measures to stabilize systems that maintain the demand and supply balance.
  • (2) DRMS (demand response management system): a system that manages the issuance of demand responses.
  • (4) Smart grid: Advanced power grid that matches power demand and power supply in real time by using IT and control technology.