T&D Archives https://www.powermag.com/category/td/ The power industry's trusted source for generation technology, O&M, and legal & regulatory news for coal, gas, nuclear, hydro, wind & solar power plants; power jobs Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:21:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.powermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-p-power-32x32.jpg T&D Archives https://www.powermag.com/category/td/ 32 32 SmartestEnergy US Partners with GridBeyond to Optimize Three Energy Storage Resources in ERCOT Totalling 29.7 MW https://www.powermag.com/smartestenergy-us-partners-with-gridbeyond-to-optimize-three-energy-storage-resources-in-ercot-totalling-29-7-mw/ https://www.powermag.com/smartestenergy-us-partners-with-gridbeyond-to-optimize-three-energy-storage-resources-in-ercot-totalling-29-7-mw/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:38:40 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=245998 SmartestEnergy US, part of a global energy company helping businesses navigate the energy transition, has selected GridBeyond, a global smart energy company, as its technology partner to optimize battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market. The strategic partnership will leverage GridBeyond’s advanced price forecasting, bid optimization, and trading […]

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/smartestenergy-us-partners-with-gridbeyond-to-optimize-three-energy-storage-resources-in-ercot-totalling-29-7-mw/feed/ 0 Why Smarter Interconnection Must Power the Next Phase of Solar Growth https://www.powermag.com/why-smarter-interconnection-must-power-the-next-phase-of-solar-growth/ https://www.powermag.com/why-smarter-interconnection-must-power-the-next-phase-of-solar-growth/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 22:17:29 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=245504 The demand for distributed generation (DG) solar has never been higher, yet many projects are getting stuck before they even break ground. The problem is utility interconnection. For community or net metered solar systems in the 1 MW to 5 MW range, in particular, the utility’s review of whether the grid can handle new power […]

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/why-smarter-interconnection-must-power-the-next-phase-of-solar-growth/feed/ 0 Transmission Lines Will Determine America’s Power Future https://www.powermag.com/transmission-lines-will-determine-americas-power-future/ https://www.powermag.com/transmission-lines-will-determine-americas-power-future/#respond Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:28:31 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=245213 For decades, U.S. electricity demand was steady, allowing utilities to plan gradual growth and maintain the grid with modest upgrades. That era is over. The convergence of electric vehicles (EVs), data centers, technology advancements, and population growth and shifting is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand. According to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), […]

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/transmission-lines-will-determine-americas-power-future/feed/ 0 Siemens and Samsung C&T Partner to Drive Next-Generation Infrastructure Projects https://www.powermag.com/siemens-and-samsung-ct-partner-to-drive-next-generation-infrastructure-projects/ https://www.powermag.com/siemens-and-samsung-ct-partner-to-drive-next-generation-infrastructure-projects/#respond Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:23:40 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=245186 The Global partnership agreement combines Samsung C&T’s EPC expertise with Siemens’ leading capabilities in digitalization, electrification, and automation Collaboration to focus initially on six landmark infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada Joint efforts to deliver differentiated, customer-centric solutions in airports, hospitals, buildings and data centers The partnership enables a unified “ONE Tech Company” […]

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/siemens-and-samsung-ct-partner-to-drive-next-generation-infrastructure-projects/feed/ 0 Large Utility Automates Underground System, Sees Reliability and Restoration Time Improvements https://www.powermag.com/large-utility-automates-underground-system-sees-reliability-and-restoration-time-improvements/ https://www.powermag.com/large-utility-automates-underground-system-sees-reliability-and-restoration-time-improvements/#respond Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:07:32 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=244701 Ameren Missouri faced a pivotal moment in its growth and reliability journeys. The large investor-owned utility identified a high-risk section in its St. Louis-area service: aging manual switchgear combined with a growing base of commercial and industrial customers. This need was made evident by: Extended Outages. Cable faults caused lengthy outages that were difficult to […]

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/large-utility-automates-underground-system-sees-reliability-and-restoration-time-improvements/feed/ 0 Using Data to Drive Power Decisions with Energy Management as a Service (EMaaS™) https://www.powermag.com/white-papers/using-data-to-drive-power-decisions-with-energy-management-as-a-service-emaas/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:17:04 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?post_type=white-papers&p=244184 Power requirements for industrial and utility operations change constantly, creating a mismatch with static power solutions. This whitepaper discusses Energy Management as a Service (EMaaS™) and how it transforms temporary power into actively managed systems. Key topics include: How load analysis, real-time monitoring, and specialized expertise optimize power delivery and performance Applications for infrastructure transitions, […]

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]]> AI’s Growing Appetite: What the Grid Needs to Keep Up https://www.powermag.com/ais-growing-appetite-what-the-grid-needs-to-keep-up/ https://www.powermag.com/ais-growing-appetite-what-the-grid-needs-to-keep-up/#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:28:20 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=243663 The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just transforming industries; it is also transforming the energy grid. Behind every AI breakthrough lies a massive surge in computing power, and with it, an unprecedented demand for reliable and affordable electricity. As the U.S. positions itself for continued technological leadership, meeting the energy needs of AI data […]

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/ais-growing-appetite-what-the-grid-needs-to-keep-up/feed/ 0 Selecting the Right Calibration Software for Power Generation Facilities https://www.powermag.com/white-papers/selecting-the-right-calibration-software-for-power-generation-facilities/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 22:59:47 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?post_type=white-papers&p=243629 Accurate calibration is essential in power generation, where reliability and compliance must work together. The Beamex Calibration Software Buyer’s Guide explains how digital calibration management helps reduce manual errors, streamline operations, and support compliance with standards such as ISO 17025. It outlines key software features, vendor evaluation criteria, CMMS and ERP integration options, and return-on-investment […]

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]]> Puget Sound Energy, Heimdall Power Launch Smart Sensor Transmission Line Project https://www.powermag.com/puget-sound-energy-heimdall-power-launch-smart-sensor-transmission-line-project/ https://www.powermag.com/puget-sound-energy-heimdall-power-launch-smart-sensor-transmission-line-project/#respond Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:55:39 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=243561 Northwest U.S. utility Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has joined with Norway-headquartered Heimdall Power on a dynamic line rating (DLR) pilot project in Washington state. The companies on October 22 said Heimdall is installing 75 advanced monitoring devices, known as "Neurons," on about 100 miles of electricity transmission lines across five counties in western Washington.

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/puget-sound-energy-heimdall-power-launch-smart-sensor-transmission-line-project/feed/ 0 Nitrogen as the Safety Blanket for Your Industrial Process https://www.powermag.com/white-papers/nitrogen-as-the-safety-blanket-for-your-industrial-process/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:30:16 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?post_type=white-papers&p=242947 In this paper, Air Products’ representatives explain the basics of nitrogen blanketing, how to elucidate its various value propositions to maximize safety and efficiency, as well as how to practice it effectively and efficiently across a variety of industrial settings. Download the full white paper to learn more.

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