Electric power transmission

Indra Announces Acquisition Of Advanced Control Systems (ACS), Consolidating Its Position In The Energy Transmission And Distribution Global Market

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Automation, Control engineering, Telemetry, Scada, Advanced Control Systems, Electromagnetism, Electric power transmission, Engineering, Systems theory

NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Indra, one of the leading global technology and consulting companies, has acquired Advanced Control Systems (ACS), an American company specialized in SCADA and real time solutions for operating energy transmission and distribution networks.

Key Points: 
  • NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Indra, one of the leading global technology and consulting companies, has acquired Advanced Control Systems (ACS), an American company specialized in SCADA and real time solutions for operating energy transmission and distribution networks.
  • With both companies' complimentary technology solutions, and the geographical presence of the two companies, this acquisition significantly improves Indra's overall position in this global market.
  • With ACS, Indra completes a comprehensive solution offering by adding ACS's SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and real time solutions for operating transmission and distribution networks to Indra's current software solution platform, tailored to the energy and utility companies.
  • Indra currently has an extensive solution set with its IT platform, tailored to the enterprise needs of energy and utility companies around the world.

Aclara Releases White Paper Exploring the Technology, Business and Market Cases for Load Control

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Energy, Electric power, Electromagnetism, Electric power transmission, Load management, Electric utility, Energy storage, Renewable energy economy

ST. LOUIS, July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Aclara , a leading supplier of smart infrastructure solutions (SIS) to electric, gas and water utilities worldwide, explores the market drivers, available technologies and the business case pertaining to the implementation of load control programs at electric utilities in a white paper entitled The Technology, Business and Market Cases for Load Control.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Aclara , a leading supplier of smart infrastructure solutions (SIS) to electric, gas and water utilities worldwide, explores the market drivers, available technologies and the business case pertaining to the implementation of load control programs at electric utilities in a white paper entitled The Technology, Business and Market Cases for Load Control.
  • The white paper examines the factors driving adoption of load control programs , including aging infrastructure, demand volatility, wholesale price instability, the growth of renewables, energy-efficiency regulations and market mechanisms for procuring energy and capacity.
  • It also describes the benefits and business case for load control solutions using the example of a highly successful program implemented by one of the nation's largest electric utilities.
  • The white paper also specifies the load control technologies from communications networks, hardware to software necessary to implement these programs.

Senate Committee Advised by WIRES Counsel That Electric Transmission Still Faces Barriers to Development

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Thursday, July 12, 2018
Electromagnetism, Electric power, Electric power distribution, Electric power transmission systems, Energy, Electrical grid, Electric power transmission

His testimony stressed these points:

Key Points: 
  • His testimony stressed these points:
    Significant transmission investment is needed now to replace aging infrastructure, reduce congestion costs, and deliver widespread benefits to customers.
  • Increasingly, the role of the transmission grid is to integrate new distributed resources and renewable energy into the electric system and make them available to the market.
  • "Transmission is the common element that will support all future electricity needs and provide a hedge against uncertainties and potential costly outcomes.
  • The time is now to be proactive in encouraging additional investments in our nation's most crucial infrastructure: the electric transmission system," Hoecker said.

Submarine Power Cables: Global Market is Forecast to Reach $16.56 Billion, Growing at a CAGR of 15.32% during 2018-2023

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Electric power, Electric power transmission, Submarine power cable, High-voltage direct current, Multicore cable, Submarine communications cable, HVDC Inter-Island

Growth in demand from the offshore oil & gas sector is expected to boost the demand for submarine power cables.

Key Points: 
  • Growth in demand from the offshore oil & gas sector is expected to boost the demand for submarine power cables.
  • The increasing demand for HVDC connections presents a great opportunity for the submarine power cable market because of significant investments being made in it.
  • The report segments the submarine power cable market, by type, into single core and multicore cables.
  • The market in Europe is expected to lead the global submarine power cable market by 2023.

The submarine power cable market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.32%, from 2018 to 2023

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Monday, July 9, 2018
Electric power, Electric power transmission, Submarine power cable, Cable, Electrical cable, PEC, Electromagnetism

The submarine power cable market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.32%, from 2018 to 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The submarine power cable market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.32%, from 2018 to 2023.
  • The submarine power cable market is projected to grow from USD 8.12 billion in 2018 to USD 16.56 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 15.32% during the forecast period.
  • The high cost of installation and complex regulatory authorization procedures would act as a restraint for the submarine power cable market.
  • The single core segment is expected to be the fastest-growing submarine power cable market, by type, from 2018 to 2023.It is considered to be the ideal cable type for submarine power cables.

Dominion Energy Recognized for Innovation in Reliability and Renewable Energy Integration

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Thursday, July 5, 2018
Electromagnetism, Electric power, Electric power distribution, Energy, Electrical grid, Electric power transmission, Dominion Energy

With the closure of the Chesapeake Energy Center and the influx of new renewable generation, the Dominion Energy team was faced with maintaining voltage quality and stability.

Key Points: 
  • With the closure of the Chesapeake Energy Center and the influx of new renewable generation, the Dominion Energy team was faced with maintaining voltage quality and stability.
  • "Maintaining a strong, reliable grid is the driving force behind what we do every day," said Scott Miller, vice president-electric transmission, Dominion Energy.
  • This unconventional approach is providing better voltage control and redundancy, supporting the integration of solar energy in Virginia.
  • This project marked a significant milestone for Dominion Energy and the energy industryit is the first time that so many STATCOMs have been deployed in one area.

Huawei Helps Albania's Power Transmission Network Upgrade, Lights up Electric Power Industry Transformation in the Balkans

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Electromagnetism, Energy, Transmission System Operator, Electric power distribution, Electric power transmission systems, Universe, Electric power transmission, Huawei, Electrical grid, Electric Power Distribution Operator, Energy Regulatory Authority

The Transmission System Operator (OST) is responsible for the construction, operations, and maintenance of the national transmission network.

Key Points: 
  • The Transmission System Operator (OST) is responsible for the construction, operations, and maintenance of the national transmission network.
  • The solution helps build a converged power communication network for power transmission and transformation that best suits power grids.
  • OST is National Power Transmission System Operator of the Albanian Electricity Network and the implementation of the DWDM project was very important for our network.
  • We believe that inthis evolution, Albania will have more in-depth cooperation with Huawei and together light up the road of electric power industry transformation in the Balkans.

Mon Power Completes Inspections and Maintenance for Summer Season to Help Enhance Customer Service Reliability

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Monday, June 11, 2018
Electromagnetism, Energy, Electric power, Electrical substation, Electric power transmission, FirstEnergy, Capacitor, Infrared

Helicopter patrols have completed inspections on more than 2,000 miles of FirstEnergy transmission lines located in the Mon Power area.

Key Points: 
  • Helicopter patrols have completed inspections on more than 2,000 miles of FirstEnergy transmission lines located in the Mon Power area.
  • On the ground, the inspections include using "thermovision" cameras to capture infrared images that can detect potential problems with Mon Power substation equipment such as transformers and capacitors.
  • By identifying hot spots, maintenance and repairs can be handled prior to a power outage occurring.
  • Plant personnel have done inspections and performed maintenance on key operational systems to ensure the power stations will be available during extreme heat conditions.

Penn Power Completes Inspections and Maintenance Prior to Summer Season to Help Enhance Customer Service Reliability

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Monday, June 11, 2018
Electromagnetism, Energy, Electric power, Electrical substation, Infrared, FirstEnergy, Electric power transmission, Power outage, Capacitor

Helicopter patrols are completing inspections on almost 700 miles of FirstEnergy transmission lines located in the Penn Power area.

Key Points: 
  • Helicopter patrols are completing inspections on almost 700 miles of FirstEnergy transmission lines located in the Penn Power area.
  • On the ground, the summer readiness inspections include using "thermovision" cameras to capture infrared images that can detect potential problems with Penn Power substation equipment such as transformers and capacitors.
  • By identifying hot spots, maintenance and repairs can be conducted prior to a power outage occurring.
  • Follow Penn Power on Twitter @Penn Power and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pennpower .

Submarine Power Cable Market Worth 16.56 Billion USD by 2023

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Friday, June 8, 2018
Electric power, Energy, Renewable energy, Wind power, Electric power transmission, Submarine power cable, High-voltage direct current, Offshore wind power

According to a new market research report "Submarine Power Cable Market by Type (Single, Multicore), Voltage (Medium, High), Conductor Material (Copper, Aluminum), End-User (Offshore Wind Power Generation, Inter-Country & Island Connection, & Offshore Oil & Gas), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023", published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to grow from an estimated market size of USD 8.12 Billion in 2018 to USD 16.56 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 15.32%, from 2018 to 2023.

Key Points: 
  • According to a new market research report "Submarine Power Cable Market by Type (Single, Multicore), Voltage (Medium, High), Conductor Material (Copper, Aluminum), End-User (Offshore Wind Power Generation, Inter-Country & Island Connection, & Offshore Oil & Gas), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023", published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to grow from an estimated market size of USD 8.12 Billion in 2018 to USD 16.56 Billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 15.32%, from 2018 to 2023.
  • Increasing demand for HVDC connections is one of the major opportunities for the Submarine Power Cable Market.
  • The offshore wind power generation segment is expected to hold the largest share of the Submarine Power Cable Market during the forecast period.
  • These factors have resulted in the highest market share of the offshore wind power generation segment in the Submarine Power Cable Market.