NationalGrid

The investment arm of global utility firm National Grid will stake $6 million into data analytics startups which use artificial intelligence (AI) to protect critical infrastructure such as power systems. National Grid Partners led two funding rounds which invest in two new portfolio companies. Boston-based Aperio Systems uses AI and machine learning to analyze industrial sensor data in real time,

S&C Electric insights on grid resiliency and reliability

S&C Electric has a unique, long-term view on the switching and protection sides of the power grid, having designed and manufactured products for 109 years. Its experts have a pretty good understanding of customer expectations surrounding grid reliability. The Chicago-based company was at DISTRIBUTECH International in San Antonio recently, unveiling its new “Reliability Experience” at the feeder, lateral and grid

ComEd leader Donnelly offers insights on grid modernization, STEM education and microgrids

Think of them as the four dials on a proverbial utility clock: Top of the hour grid reliability, quarter past intermittent renewables, climate change at the bottom and cost efficiency on the left hand side. It’s enough to keep utility executives awake at night. Power sector transformation is a nice catchphrase, but it’s a time-consuming, thorny and irresistible matter for

Ameresco says CHP-energy storage-microgrid project will save $175M for Naval shipyard

The U.S. Navy is tasking power infrastructure firm Ameresco with improving the long-term energy resiliency at its Portsmouth Shipyard in Maine. The $58 million project will deploy on-site generation, battery storage and microgrid controls to improve energy options and increase savings at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The Energy Savings Performance Contract will not require the Navy to contribute upfront funding during

Schneider, Scale Microgrid supplying solar, storage and gas-fired power for indoor farming operation in PA

As populations shift more toward urban centers, they still desire food that is locally generated, energy efficient, fresh and healthy. During its annual breakfast briefing at DISTRIBUTECH International, Schneider Electric detailed its move into this relatively new arena for microgrid technology. Indoor agriculture is new territory but it is definitely seen as a growth opportunity for the French-based company. Schneider

Power management firm Eaton has named a new president for its power systems division in the electrical sector. Jon Wehrli was promoted to the post. Wehrli is based in the Milwaukee area. He will lead the Eaton team which is working to help utilities as they modernize aging infrastructure to keep pace with the changing power sector. They will work

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Hydroelectric

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Microgrids

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Instrumentation & Controls

The venture capital arm of National Grid announced Thursday it is making investments in three startups focused on digital transformation, including in the power…

New Projects – Renewables

POWERGEN International, the event that showcases the future of power generation, is proud to announce its strategic partnerships with leading solar industry tra…

Decentralized Energy

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New Projects – Renewables

The utility company also is contributing approximately $125 million for a 51 percent controlling stake in the joint venture that acquired 379 MW of solar and wi…

Energy Storage

Ontario-based municipal utility North Bay Hydro Services has partnered with smart grid solutions firm S&C Electric Company to launch Canada’s first utilit…

Instrumentation & Controls

National Grid also has acquired Copperleaf’s C55 Decision Analytics solution for three of its business units over the past three years….