Thank you for checking out the Grid Network Community Manager digest. This piece compiles important articles that concern different elements of grid technology, transmission & distribution infrastructure, and the evolving way that power is being delivered to customers. The articles referred to in this piece are just a small smattering of the content posted on Energy Central, so make sure to check the rest of the site.
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Spotlight: Yud Buana
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Name and Title: Yud Buana, Sr. Advisor of Research Activity & Business Development Center, Indonesia Smart Grid Initiative
Topics of Focus: Smart grid
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Top Content This Month
Enabling Technologies for a Smarter Electricity Grid by Jayant Sinha
Enabling technologies are key to building a smarter electricity grid. This article delves into the innovations that are transforming grid management, boosting efficiency, and supporting a more resilient energy infrastructure.
“The smart grid market is undergoing rapid transition. The power distribution utilities, technology providers and system integrators are exploring smarter ways to exercise choices in the use of distributed energy resources and take control of the electricity distribution systems, using ANM, DERMS, VPP, etc. “
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Applauding FERC’s Leadership as it Considers New Dynamic Line Rating Regs by Stephan Heberer
FERC is considering new dynamic line rating regulations, a move that could revolutionize grid efficiency and reliability. Discover why this leadership decision is crucial for the future of the energy infrastructure.
“As most transmission grid owners and operators know, FERC has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANOPR) about potential reforms requiring Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR) and enhanced reporting practices on transmission lines. FERC’s stated goal is to reduce congestion costs, facilitate new resource interconnection, and improve reliability through broader deployment of DLR.”
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Automating Power Distribution and Transmission Engineering: Cost Savings and Efficiency Gains by Anthony Austin
Automating power distribution and transmission engineering offers immense potential for cost savings and operational efficiency. Learn how automation is reshaping the energy sector and driving more reliable power systems.
“By automating routine tasks in distribution engineering, using a $20 tool like ChatGPT can provide substantial savings on labor costs, improving both time efficiency and overall productivity. This model can be scaled across teams for greater impact.”
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Recent Q&A in the Community
Q: In light of the recent hurricanes and their impact on the energy grid, what key lessons should utilities take away to enhance resilience and disaster preparedness?
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Q: Do you know the utilities and ISO’s who are sponsoring the large high voltage transmission projects in the U.S.?
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Q: Gigawatt-scale data centers are transmission type connections, is the USA ready for such transmission expansion? And will we force data centers co-located with large generation stations?
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Relevant Recent Episodes of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast
Episode #180: “Balancing Clean Energy Expansion with Wildlife Protection” with Veronica Ung-Kono, Staff Attorney and Clean Energy Transmission Policy Specialist at the National Wildlife Federation [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast]
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Episode #176: “From Gas to Grid on the Energy Transition” with Aaron Choo, Vice President of Gas Network Operations at National Grid [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast]
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