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Preparing electric utility operators for the effects of climate change
- 2023-09-20 18:30:53
- Junior Isles
Many electric utility operators are already taking measures to establish resilient networks capable of withstanding the impacts of climate change. Research indicates that every dollar invested in building resilient infrastructure saves six dollars in future repair costs, making it a beneficial long-term investment. So what are the key steps utilities can take?
Adrian McNulty, VP Utility Solutions, IQGeo
Grid inadequacy makes renewable growth futile
- 2023-09-08 16:01:12
- Junior Isles
A rise in renewable energy is futile if our grids can’t keep pace with the growth.
By Frédéric Godemel, EVP Power Systems and Services at Schneider Electric
Ukraine repairs and upgrades to power grid ahead of feared Russian winter attacks
- 2023-06-23 07:23:51.264724
- David Flin
Ukraine Energy Minister German Galushchenko has said that Ukraine is carrying out its largest ever programme of repairs and rehabilitation to its power network to prepare for another winter of possible Russian air strikes.
EirGrid warns of supply issues in Ireland
- 2023-06-13 07:15:49.998104
- David Flin
EirGrid, Ireland’s electricity operator, has warned that there may soon be electricity supply issues due to the current low availability of renewable energy and unplanned outages of a number of fossil fuel-fired generation units.
SaskPower plans US$850 million capital spend for 2023-24
- 2023-05-19 07:50:35.747894
- David Flin
SaskPower of Canada has announced plans to invest C$1.15 billion (US$850 million) during fiscal year 2023-24 to modernise, sustain, and expand Saskatchewan’s electricity system.
Luzon grid put on red alert after 5-plant outage
- 2023-05-09 07:19:32.751679
- David Flin
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced that the Luzon power grid was placed on red alert on 8 May after five power plants declared forced outages.
ERCOT says power supply in Texas could be tight this summer
- 2023-05-04 06:58:14.214425
- David Flin
The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has said that tight power supplies are possible during late evenings in Texas this summer, as the state won’t have enough on-demand power generation to meet demand during peak hours.
European Commission proposes new measures to boost grid flexibility
- 2023-04-06 07:39:26.379388
- David Flin
The European Commission is proposing new measures to help the EU power grid adapt to changes in demand, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and enable more renewables to come online.
GE Grid Solutions uses X-Ray maintenance in Brazil
- 2022-12-02 07:19:25.448539
- David Flin
GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions Services used digital X-ray technology to complement the preventative maintenance in Petrobras’ gas insulated substation (GIS) in the Abreu e Lima Refinery (RNEST) in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil.
Ukraine’s power grid comes under Russian attack
- 2022-10-24 06:38:22.970898
- David Flin
Over 1.4 million Ukrainian households have lost electricity temporarily following a series of Russian air strikes using cruise missiles and Iranian-made drones, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
