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Feb 21, 2025
Why a Renewable Project Is Only as Good as Its Collector Station
Collector stations consolidate and transmit renewable energy, but grid integration challenges remain. Advancements in technology are improving efficiency, requiring continued innovation for large-scale adoption.
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Apr 21, 2025
Coal poised to boost U.S. Power Production Thanks to EO
President Trump’s executive order aims to revive coal-fired power plants to meet surging U.S. electricity demand driven by data centers, AI, and EV growth.
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Apr 21, 2025
Washington Looks to Open Federal Sites to New Data Centers
The U.S. plans to open over a dozen federal sites, including national labs, for data center development to support AI growth and speed up infrastructure deployment.
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Apr 21, 2025
Does AI Have a Role in Future Power Plant Maintenance?
AI is increasingly being used in power plant maintenance to boost efficiency, reduce outages, and cut emissions, though its high energy use raises concerns.
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Apr 11, 2025
The Arresting Factor - IBRs and impact on station voltage during faults
The power industry faces challenges integrating solar, wind, and BESS sites, especially with sourcing voltage arrestors. Solutions are needed to ensure smooth project execution and avoid costly pitfalls.
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Mar 21, 2025
Could Underground Transmission Prevent California Wildfires?
California is considering underground power lines to reduce wildfires caused by sparks from overhead transmission. Though expensive, the move could prevent future disasters and save recovery costs.
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Mar 21, 2025
Underground Transmission in the Southeast Costs and Benefits
As hurricane season nears, the debate over underground power transmission in the Southeast reignites. While the benefits during storms are clear, high costs and challenging terrain make the investment a tough sell.
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