High Voltage Articles & Analysis

Schneider Electric held a ribbon cutting this week (Feb 27) to mark the opening of new data center and microgrid research laboratories in the heart of its Global R&D Center in Andover, Mass. The new labs are a part of 2.26 billion (approx. $2.4 billion) that the company invested in 2024 globally to support research and development. Andover is one of five R&D Centers operated by the ...

By Smart Grid Observer

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity and Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy this week announced selections for four groundbreaking high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission research and development projects that will help affordably integrate more renewable energy generation onto the grid via HVDC lines. The approximately $11 million program, called the ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Lithium-ion batteries are secondary batteries, widely used in mobile phones, laptops, electric vehicles and other fields. The working principle is that during the charging process, lithium ions are removed from the positive electrode and migrate to the negative electrode through the electrolyte; During the discharge process, lithium ions are removed from the negative electrode and returned to the ...

By Efficiency Scientific Instrument Co., Ltd (ESI)

The U.S. Department of Energy this week announced two critical actions in its continued efforts to support the expansion of the nation's transmission infrastructure. First, DOE announced an investment of $1.5 billion in four transmission projects that will improve grid reliability and resilience. Supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and administered through DOE’s Grid Deployment Office ...

By Smart Grid Observer

FirstEnergy is among the first in the electric utility industry to deploy a new program that helps predict and reduce tree-related outages before they occur across the company’s six-state service area. The company’s vegetation management team engineered the AI-driven program to calculate where trees pose the most risk to the electric system, particularly ahead of winter and summer storm ...

By Smart Grid Observer

In support of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy this week (Aug 6) announced a $2.2 billion investment in the nation's grid for eight projects across 18 states to protect against growing threats of extreme weather events, lower costs for communities, and catalyze additional grid capacity to meet load growth stemming from an increase in ...

By Smart Grid Observer

In a continued effort to expedite the build out of a resilient and reliable electric grid, the U.S. Department of Energy this week announced 20 projects across 16 states selected to receive up to $371 million to accelerate the permitting of high-voltage, interstate transmission projects. These projects, funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, will also support community ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Prysmian, a world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has announced the successful completion of the sea trial tests for ultra-deep installation of a 500 kV HVDC MI1 cable at 2,150 m water depth. This is an industry record-breaking installation, as it is the first time an HVDC cable is laid at such a depth, setting new market standards.This non-metallic armoured cable, which ...

By Smart Grid Observer

As electric vehicles continue to rise in popularity, the need for expanded fast charging also continues to grow. According to the Department of Transportation, consumers are concerned about the length of time it takes to charge an EV, the user-friendliness of chargers, the need to plan charging stops on long trips, and the relative convenience and safety of charging locations. Reduced battery ...

By Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC

Zhejiang BW Industry Company (BW Company), a leader in advanced wire solutions, proudly announces the successful application of its PEEK magnet wire in 800V electric vehicles. This groundbreaking innovation sets new standards for the automotive industry, combining exceptional performance with sustainable practices. At the recent China Electric Vehicle Drive Motor New Technology and New Process ...

By Zhejiang BW Industry Co., Ltd

It was a big day for new transmission capacity in California and the West on Wedneday (May 22), with the Independent System Operator's (ISO) Board of Governors taking two important votes to expand the region's transmission network.In one vote, the Board approved the ISO's 2023-2024 transmission plan recommending 26 new projects to support the addition of 85 gigawatts of capacity by 2035. ...

By Smart Grid Observer

In a continued effort to expedite the build out of a resilient and reliable electric grid, this week (May 8) the U.S. Department of Energy released a preliminary list of 10 potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs) to accelerate the development of transmission projects in areas that present an urgent need for expanded transmission. DOE also announced minimum eligibility ...

By Smart Grid Observer

According to analysis published by GridStrategies earlier this year, nationwide forecast of electricity demand in the U.S. shot up from 2.6% to 4.7% growth over the next five years, as reflected in 2023 FERC filings. Several major utilities have further increased near-term electricity demand forecasts since these filings were published.• Grid planners forecast peak demand growth of 38 gigawatts ...

By Smart Grid Observer

By Tiffany Plate, NREL The most recent U.S. Census states that 44.4 million people, or nearly 14% of the population, live along the Atlantic Coast. That is a lot of people—who need a lot of electricity. And as the country pushes to decarbonize the energy sector, that power needs to increasingly come from renewable sources, like solar and wind. But densely populated coastlines often do not ...

By National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Pattern Energy Group LP has secured USD 11 billion (EUR 9.88bn) in loan facilities for SunZia Transmission and SunZia Wind, described as the biggest clean energy infrastructure project in US history, and launched full construction works. The project envisages the construction of a 550-mile (805 km), 525-kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line between central New Mexico and ...

By Pattern Energy Group LP.

As part of the President Biden's Investing in America agenda, a key pillar of Bidenomics, the U.S. Department of Energy this week (Oct 30) announced up to a $1.3 billion commitment in three transmission lines crossing six states. This commitment, made possible by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will advance transformative projects aimed at adding 3.5 gigawatts of additional grid ...

By Smart Grid Observer

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved $464 million to fund a joint proposal by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Great Plains Institute and two regional electricity transmission operators, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and Southwest Power Pool (SPP) for DOE’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program. The grant award will be used to help build ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Starter motors are basically devices that are used to turn on the engine. When you switch the ignition, the starter motor will turn your machine engine on. A Starter motor works by rotating an internal combustion engine so it will initiate the operation of the engine under its own power. These motors require a large amount of torque to operate the engine at such a fast speed that it pulls air ...

By Suzhou Unitech Automotive Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. (Unitech)

Governor Kathy Hochul this week (Aug 11) announced the availability of $11 million in funding through the fourth round of the Future Grid Challenge for projects that identify solutions to the technical challenges of integrating a changing energy resource mix into the electric grid. The announcement also included more than $5 million in project awards under the third round of the challenge. ...

By Smart Grid Observer

NKT has announced plans to build a new factory including a third extrusion tower in Karlskrona, Sweden, and a new market-leading power cable vessel. The investments are driven by a increasing demand for high-voltage power cables, strong order intake and a record order backlog of more than EUR 7bn at the end of Q1 2023. Since March 2023, NKT has confirmed high-voltage contract awards and booking ...

By NKT A/S