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Is Battery Storage Key to More Resilient Power Networks?
Link to original article: https://energycentral.com/o/saft/battery-storage-key-more-resilient-power-networks
For this piece, Michael Lippert, the Director of Innovation and Solutions for Energy for Saft, looks at the potential of increasing battery storage. Michael argues that increasing the capacity could make the grid more resilient. A key reason why is that have stronger batteries would allow for the use of more alternative energy.
Major Strides in T&D Planning –New Complexity and Limitless Scenarios
Link to original article: https://energycentral.com/o/esri/major-strides-td-planning-%E2%80%93new-complexity-and-limitless-scenarios
For this post, Pat Hohl, a Director at Esri, provides an interview he conducted with an engineer, who works on strengthening grids. Together, they discuss the increase capabilities for protecting the grid. But they also cover the complexities regarding these innovations, and the best way to tip the limitless promise for improved technology.
Expanding Downed Power Line, Falling Conductor Protection (FCP) Beyond Wildfire Mitigation to Storm Zones Nationwide
Link to original article: https://energycentral.com/c/iu/expanding-downed-power-line-falling-conductor-protection-fcp-beyond-wildfire
With this article, Kelly Hoonan, the Director of Business Development for SAC Wireless, looks at the issues regarding downed powerlines. Kelly explains that power lines are already built to withstand damage. Kelly then goes over the improved technology being created to specifically safeguard against downed powerlines causing fires. Kelly then goes on to explain how this technology works.
Smart Cities Manage Light
Link to original article: https://energycentral.com/c/iu/gis-and-outdoor-lighting-long-overdue-union
In this update, Ari Isaak, the Director of Innovation and Strategy at Evari GIS Consulting Inc., looks at innovations that cities can utilize in order to use less energy. Ari explains how it is important for cities to keep energy efficiency in mind when they plan for the design of their infrastructure. Ari gives a detailed description of the various factors that can be utilized for energy efficiency in urban planning.
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