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Hitachi Energy, Grid United Advance North Plains Connector to Link Eastern and Western Grids Hitachi Energy and high-voltage interregional infrastructure developer Grid United have launched the next phase of a collaboration to strengthen transmission capacity between three energy markets straddling the Eastern and Western…

PG&E Will Upgrade Infrastructure as Part of 5-Year, $73-Billion Investment Plan California utility PG&E announced a $73-billion capital expenditure plan covering the next five years, with investments targeting infrastructure upgrades to support growing demand for electricity in its territory, particularly from data centers. Modernizing Central America’s Multinational High-Voltage Backbone Grid operator Empresa Propietaria de la Red (EPR) is modernizing Central America’s 230-kV SIEPAC backbone with advanced communications, fault-location tools, and cybersecurity to meet the unique challenges of a multinational high-voltage grid.

In Case You Missed It The Role of Autonomous Drones in Long-Range Transmission Line Inspections Inspecting and monitoring long-distance transmission lines has always been both costly and dangerous for utilities. Networks that stretch across remote, rugged terrain make traditional methods like climbing towers, deploying helicopters,…

Laser Wireless Power Transmission Breakthrough Could Transform Remote Energy Delivery NTT Inc. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) conducted an optical wireless power transmission experiment using a laser beam to wirelessly transmit energy over a distance of one kilometer. By… Ausgrid's Bold Plan to Break Grid Monopoly Boundaries With Community Power Network Ausgrid, the state-owned electricity distributor serving 1.8 million customers across Sydney and beyond, has proposed a “Community Power Network” (CPN) that could upend a century-old regulatory boundary by

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Wildfires and Outages: How AI Can Fix Utility Vegetation Management Vegetation is a much-needed part of the natural world and is essential for life to thrive on Earth. Yet, when unmanaged, it’s also one of the greatest threats to the… Eaton Offers Solution to Detect AI-Related Load Spikes for Power Intelligent power management company Eaton said it has launched technology for identifying large fluctuations in energy demand from artificial intelligence (AI) computing infrastructure. The edge-based solution, available via a firmware…

How Utilities Need to Prepare for a Landscape Driven by Regulatory Shifts As utility leaders look to manage the ever-growing volatility in the industry, they also need to prepare for a shifting regulatory landscape that could bring unprecedented competition. Best Places to Work in the Power Industry 2025 This year marks the second installment of POWER’s partnership with Best Companies Group (BCG) to recognize outstanding workplaces in the power sector. Building on the success of our inaugural program in 2024, the Best Places to Work in the Power Industry initiative continues to spotlight companies that prioritize employee satisfaction, foster inclusive cultures, and create environments where people thrive.