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California Writes Virtual Power Plants Into Law to Get More From Its Grid
California has stopped treating home batteries as a side program. On September 30, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed...
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DOE’s SPARK Awards Bet $1.9 Billion on Getting More From Existing Lines
The fastest new transmission capacity in America may come from lines that already exist. On September 24, the...
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New York Approves Propel NY, a 90-Mile Underground Link for Long Island
Long Island is getting a bigger door to the rest of the New York grid. On September 17,...
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Megawatt-Class Solid-State Transformer Proves Itself on a Live Utility Feeder
The basic distribution transformer has changed little in generations. A megawatt of power electronics now suggests it does...
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Google, MN8 and Eos Bet on Hybrid Storage at a West Virginia Coal Mine
A reclaimed coal mine in West Virginia is about to show what data center power buying looks like...
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North Plains Connector Clears Federal Review, Moving an East to West Grid Link Closer
The seam between America’s two largest power grids is starting to close. On August 28, the Department of...
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China Deploys $1 Billion Robotics Investment to Modernize Power Grid Operations
China is accelerating its energy infrastructure transformation with a $1 billion investment in robotics aimed at modernizing power...
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Schneider Electric Targets U.S. Power Gap with Grid Modernization and AI-Driven Energy Strategy
Schneider Electric has outlined a comprehensive strategy to address the growing U.S. power gap, emphasizing the role of...
Read MoreIndia Power Sector Roadmap 2026–2036: Strategic Blueprint for Global Energy Transition
India Power Sector Roadmap 2026–2036: A Strategic Blueprint for Global Energy Transition India’s latest 2026–2036 power sector roadmap,...
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The Supergrid Mandate: De-risking Transatlantic Power Infrastructure
The global energy transition is no longer constrained by the cost of renewable generation. It is constrained by...
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$1.9 Billion U.S. Grid Modernization Push: A Strategic Catalyst for Global Energy Transformation
Rewiring the Backbone of the Energy Economy The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $1.9 billion funding...
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India’s Smart Meter Breakthrough Sends a Global Signal for the Future of Digital Power Grids
The global power sector is searching for one thing above all else: proof that large-scale grid digitalization can...
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