Power Substations News
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JCP&L Unveils Largest-Ever Infrastructure Upgrade Plan to Modernize New Jersey Electric Grid
FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiary Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L) filed a new infrastructure improvement program with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) on Nov 9 that would strengthen the backbone of its local electric system and provide the foundation for smart grid capabilities in the future. Known as EnergizeNJ, the five-year, $935 million proposal includes key investments in ...
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Millionth Renewable Energy Plant Connected to E.ON Grid
E.ON, Germany's largest distribution system operator, recently connected the millionth renewable energy plant to its distribution system and celebrated an energy transition anniversary. The commissioned wind turbine is located in the municipality of Biesenthal in Brandenburg and will in future feed 6.8 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity into the grid of E.ON subsidiary E.DIS. E.ON's Chief ...
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National Grid Submits “Future Grid” Plan to Massachusetts Regulators
National Grid submitted its Electric Sector Modernization Plan (ESMP), the Future Grid Plan, to the Grid Modernization Advisory Council (GMAC) this week, outlining the critical investments needed in the local electric distribution system over the next five years and beyond to meet the Commonwealth’s nation-leading climate change, clean energy, and equity goals as established in the 2050 ...
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Avangrid Pioneers In-House Creation of Artificial Intelligence to Increase Reliability
When describing the day-to-day work of an electric utility, pushing the boundaries of technology' might not be the first descriptor that comes to mind. However, Avangrid, Inc., a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, is looking to change that. Avangrid has launched a Data Science and Analytics team aimed at developing unique and proprietary artificial intelligence ...
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Con Edison's Clean Energy Investments Approved by State
On July 20, 2023, Con Edison received state approval for critical clean energy investments that will help New York transition away from fossil fuels. The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) ruling sets electric and gas rates through 2025 and advances an investment plan totaling $11.8 billion. That plan will help reach the state and city's clean energy goals and funds initiatives that ...
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Nordseecluster: RWE chooses Chantiers de l’Atlantique as key supplier for its 1.6-GW offshore wind cluster off the German coast
RWE is making further progress on developing the Nordseecluster, a 1.6-gigawatt (GW) cluster of four offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. The company has selected Atlantique Offshore Energy, the marine energy business unit of French company Chantiers de l’Atlantique, as the preferred supplier for two electrical offshore substations. Sven Schulemann, RWE’s Managing Director ...
By RWE AG
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Duke Energy Begins Operating the Largest Battery System in North Carolina
Duke Energy is expanding its battery storage capabilities in North Carolina and has begun commercial operation of the state's largest battery system, an 11-MW project in Onslow County. The battery system will frequently be operated in conjunction with an adjacent 13-MW solar facility located on a leased site within Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, which has been generating carbon-free energy since ...
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Duke Energy begins operating the largest battery system in North Carolina
11-MW battery will operate alongside existing solar facility Both are located inside the site boundary of Camp Lejeune on leased land Duke Energy is expanding its battery storage capabilities in North Carolina and has begun commercial operation of the state's largest battery system, an 11-MW project in Onslow County. The battery system will frequently be operated in conjunction with an ...
By Duke Energy
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JCP&L Connects Largest Landfill Solar Project in North America to Electric Grid
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has completed a grid connection for a 19.8-megawatt solar project located at a former landfill property in Mount Olive, New Jersey, that is now delivering clean energy through FirstEnergy's transmission lines. For the past year, JCP&L has worked with the project's developer to construct a grid connection point ...
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ComEd Issues Multi-Year Plans to Advance Region's Economic, Climate and Equity Goals
ComEd this week (Jan 17) filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) multi-year grid and rate plans that are designed to strengthen the region's infrastructure and economy and increase access to the benefits of clean energy and decarbonization under the state's Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). The plans also are intended to ensure that the electric grid remains reliable and resilient ...
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Penn Power Expanding Smart Grid in Western Pennsylvania
Penn Power, a FirstEnergy Corp. electric company in western Pennsylvania, continues to expand its smart grid in Mercer and Crawford counties to reinforce the local power system and help prevent lengthy service disruptions, especially during severe weather. Work includes installation of automated equipment and technology in distribution substations and along neighborhood power lines serving more ...
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American Transmission Co. Publishes Annual 10-Year Transmission System Assessment
American Transmission Co. has published its new 10-year assessment, identifying electric grid improvements for the upcoming decade throughout the company's service area. Specifically, the plan calls for expenditures of $2.8 billion in asset maintenance, $1.1 billion in regional Multi-Benefits Projects (including the Midcontinent Independent System Operator's recently approved Long-Range ...
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FPL Forecasts Hurricane Ian Restoration to be Essentially Complete on Friday
After making significant progress over the weekend responding to devastating Hurricane Ian, Florida Power & Light Company now expects to complete restoration to 95% of customers who remain without power by Friday, Oct. 7 – two days earlier than originally forecast. FPL’s workforce of more than 21,000 men and women – including mutual assistance from 30 states – has completed restoration in ...
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Toledo Edison Completing Three-Year Grid Modernization Project
Toledo Edison, a FirstEnergy Corp. electric company, is wrapping up smart grid upgrades in Lucas County to help prevent or minimize the length of service disruptions, particularly during severe weather. The work includes installation of new, automated equipment and technology in substations and power lines serving more than 59,000 customers in parts of Toledo, Holland, Maumee and nearby areas. ...
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PSE&G Gains Approval to Fast Track Grid Modernization Efforts
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities this week approved a settlement that will enable PSE&G to make investments that will provide the enhanced reliability customers now need and help New Jersey achieve its clean energy goals. With the approval of PSE&G's Infrastructure Advancement Program, the state's largest utility is expected to invest $511 million over four years, creating ...
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Advantech, Intel, VMware Collaboration to Focus on Virtualized Protection Relays
To ease the challenges of digital transformation, Advantech, a leader in industrial and ruggedized power substation hardware platforms, and Intel Corporation, innovator in scalable semiconductor chip manufacturing for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, have announced an ecosystem collaboration to provide a next-generation Virtualization of Protection Relays solution (VPR) for the utility market. ...
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Con Edison Files Investment Plan in Support of New York State's Climate Goals
Con Edison is seeking new electric and gas rates in 2023 to fund clean energy investments in support of New York State's climate goals and to make infrastructure upgrades that will help keep customers in service during severe weather. The proposal to the New York State Public Service Commission would continue unprecedented investments in energy efficiency, renewables, electric vehicles and clean ...
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DTE Energy Proposes Investment to Improve Reliability, Modernize Grid
DTE Energy, Michigan’s largest energy company, this week is proposing a $388 million investment in the state’s energy grid and electric storage and generation system to prepare for 21st century demands posed by growing electrification needs, climate change, and the fast-evolving preferences of consumers and businesses. To fund the next steps in improving reliability, building a smarter grid of ...
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Duke Energy Florida builds innovative, more resilient, environmentally friendly substation
Duke Energy Florida earlier this week opened its new, state-of-the-art Bayboro electrical substation to meet the power needs of downtown St. Petersburg. The electrical substation is known as a gas insulated switchgear (GIS) substation. It is the first in Florida constructed by Duke Energy and was placed in-service Nov. 29. The vast majority of substations are built outside - uncovered - ...
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Ameren Illinois Installs State-of-the-Art Substation in Southwest Champaign
This fall, Ameren Illinois customers living around southwest Champaign will see the company construct a $9.1 million state-of-the-art substation. The new facility, which reduces voltage from large transmission lines so electricity can be distributed homes and businesses, will enhance service reliability, flexibility and load capacity of the company's local electric grid in Champaign and ...
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