Although power generation is the focus of this magazine, many other outside issues have a direct impact on the generation sector. Transmission is one such issue. In the traditional regulated utility ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- National Grid plans to beef up 1,000 miles of transmission lines over the next six years, a $4 billion upgrade to the electric grid that all New Yorkers – not just National Grid ...

It’s no secret that power grids around the world need to expand to accommodate more renewable energy and the so-called “electrification of everything.” The latter, of course, refers to the growing ...

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), ...

Hawaiian Electric has accomplished rebuilding the West Maui transmission line along former routes in the Lahaina area with new steel and wood poles and electrical equipment. The line, serving about 11 ...

Scientists from the University of Jaén and the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain have conducted research to identify the most suitable semiconductor materials for high-power optical ...

A team of researchers from China has proposed a plan for a space solar power (SSP) demonstration mission. The mission aligns with the first step of the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) SSP ...

The electricity sector is at an inflection point. The historical model of centralized, monopoly-provided electric service is under pressure from technological change, shifting market forces, evolving ...