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Enhancing grid reliability
2014-02-04 19:41:00| Transmission & Distribution World
The evolution of air-insulated switchgear and components For more than 120 years now, ABB has been supporting society's need for electricity by developing the safest, most reliable and affordable products, solutions and services for the delivery of electrical power. A core element is the company's high-voltage (HV) air-insulated switchgear (AIS). Its development throughout the years has been characterized by functionally focused design, utilization of the most appropriate materials according to their purpose and the quest for simplicity in design. This has led to inherent robustness, minimal material use and lowest operational power losses. read more
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Southern Company Enhances Grid Reliability, Efficiency, Security Through $165 Million DOE Grant
2014-01-13 18:05:00| Transmission & Distribution World
Southern Company has completed the smart grid development efforts associated with the $165 million Smart Grid Investment Grant awarded to the company by the U.S. Department of Energy in 2009. read more
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Grid Reliability Considerations for High Levels of Demand Response
2013-12-18 18:45:00| Transmission & Distribution World
EPRI, November 2013 The objectives of this white paper include considering the unique characteristics of demand response relative to bulk electric system reliability needs and present contributions to system reliability. read more
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Emerging Markets' $274.9bn Smart Grid Investment to Reduce Theft, Improve Reliability and Build Renewables
2013-12-04 18:08:00| Transmission & Distribution World
Smart grid infrastructure investment by 45 emerging market countries including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa over the next decade will reach $274.9bn, outpacing developed countries. read more
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PPL Electric Utilities Smart Grid Improving Reliability in Harrisburg Area
2013-08-28 20:28:00| Transmission & Distribution World
Less than a year after PPL Electric Utilities completed its smart grid pilot project, customers in Dauphin and Cumberland counties are already experiencing a 38 percent improvement in service reliability, meaning fewer power interruptions and shorter outage duration. read more
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