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Quantum enhancement is the next stage in the evolution of smart grids, and ECE Professor Deepa Kundur is researching how to defend them from future cyberattacks in a new collaborative project with TMU, Hydro-Québec, Xanadu, Crypto4A Technologies, and evolutionQ. Learn more about how important it is to prepare our power utilities for the age of quantum: uoft.me/asx #uoft #uoftengineering

Learn more about Moxa UC-1200A/2200A Series different applications. The UC-1200A 64-bit Arm-based computer can be used in Solar Tracking Systems. It facilitates data pre-processing, device monitoring, information transmission, and instruction provisioning, enabling seamless control of the solar tracking system. Moxa’s UC-2200A Series 64-bit Arm-based computers can be used in Wellhead Monitoring Systems. Designed to embedded data-acquisition gateways, support data pre-processing and transmit only the relevant information to the cloud in real time. The dual-core processor in the UC-2200A can control up to twice the number of wells, thereby boosting efficiency and reducing overall costs. Contact us for more information on Moxa Arm-based computers full range. #moxa #edgecomputing #solarsystems #renewableenergy #wellhead #oilandgas #dataprocessing #monitoringsystems #industrialautomation #iiot #efficiency

Most people have not carefully considered the ramifications of "electrifying" the economy. Simply shifting transportation away from fossil fuels to electricity (where feasible, currently excepting commercial aviation and shipping) will require doubling the amount of electricity we produce currently for all purposes. If we can't meet that challenge, an electric transportation economy will not operate with the same flexibility, efficiency and level of service we have today. Data and communications in the era of AI will add (by various estimates) a requirement for an additional 25% to 40% of current electricity production. The grid simply can't handle it, and we don't have the resources (people, equipment, materials or money) to upgrade the grid quickly; it will take 15-20 years minimum. Distributed generation with natural gas, the cleanest fossil fuel, and small modular reactors are the only way to accomplish the high-end goals to which everyone ultimately aspires. We can have some flashy accomplishments in the interim, but ultimately, they will pale compared to what is required.

❓ Is your grid ready for the future? Wireless Private Networks could be the answer! They deploy and expand modern SCADA and IIoT systems, improving grid resilience and efficiency. 🔍 Dive into the world of CBRS, Anterix, and how they enhance the private networks with additional options and flexibility. Learn more as we unravel the potential for the utility market’s growing needs in our latest blog post! Find out how these technologies are shaping the future of connectivity: https://lnkd.in/e5hSuEqn #CBRS #Anterix #PrivateNetworks #Utilities #TechTrends 📡✨

At SGTech Week 2024 organized by Smart Grid Forums, Giuseppe Pannunzio, MBA, our Head of Technical Sales Grid, highlited how our Edge Computing solutions enable distribution operators to increase the observability and resilience on their grid as well as manage distributed generation and reduce the SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index). Watch the video to discover how our Quantum Edge® device (#QEd), allows grid operators to run major grid functions directly on the edge replacing many existing devices in secondary substations with new applications. We also designed a new smaller form factor version of the #QEd that is suitable for distribution operators that need an effortlessly integrated solution for MV and LV management. This device can monitor the status of LV feeders and is capable of exploiting cloud-edge potential to the fullest, improving the visibility and control of the grid with virtualized RTU embedded in the device. It can also be integrated into our Low Voltage Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition platform.      Learn more about this solution on our White Paper on Edge Computing and Virtualization Platforms written by Damiano Bracci 👇  https://lnkd.in/esb3STY3

NearFi is a contactless real-time transmission technology from Phoenix Contact. It enables the transmission of energy and data via an air gap. Thanks to protocol-independent and latency-free Ethernet communication, it opens up flexible application options for all Ethernet protocols up to 100 Mbit/s. NearFi thus offers an alternative to slip rings or plug connections for data and energy transmission in industrial applications. The new versions of the NearFi couplers from Phoenix Contact enable the range to be doubled for radio-based data transmission. They also offer double the power with automatic current compensation or the forwarding of two electrically isolated voltages (US/UA) by parallel connection. The successful data exchange is indicated by a visible LED ring from all positions. This makes the NearFi couplers as easy to use as a plug. The achievable range is doubled to up to 100 mm due to particularly high-performance radio boards during communication. The parallel connection of two NearFi coupler lines allows either the transmission of double the power (up to 100 W) or of two electrically isolated voltages (50 W US/UA each). The IP65 devices feature new standardized M12 connections (L/D-coded) with duo contour. This ensures flexible field wiring with classic M12 screw plug connectors or the push-pull quick-locking mechanism. If you want to learn more about contactless real-time transmission technologies and in which applications they are recommended, comprehensive information is available from the #Euroconnectors team. https://lnkd.in/dXeGRj4v #nearfi #realtime #ethernet #energy #data #automation #iiot #industrialautomation #digitalization #slipring #electricalengineering #connectors #distribution

650V eSiC MOSFET Introduction 650V SiC MOSFETs offer significant system advantages such as smaller, lighter, higher efficiency, and less cooling effort thanks to its much lower power losses in various power conversion applications such as AI data center, cloud servers, 5G telecom power supplies, motor control, energy storage system (ESS), Solar and electric vehicle charging system applications that required high frequency operation and higher efficiency. https://lnkd.in/g_xGCtf9

Unlike renewables, nuclear offers consistent output, helping to meet the 24/7 energy needs of such facilities. However, high costs, public perception, and long development timelines are challenges that must be addressed for wider adoption. #Nvidia #nuclearpower

"Our presence in North America and the ongoing discussions with numerous local utilities reveal a shared vision for the future U.S. grid: one that’s digitalized, leverages edge computing for distributed energy resources, and is implemented sooner rather than later". Our Chief Commercial Officer Santiago Cascante Nogales highlighted Gridspertise’s Virtualization and Edge Processing Platform for #MV and #LVgrid showcased at DISTRIBUTECH International 2024: a portfolio of solutions designed for the whole network ecosystem including #cities, #neighborhoods, #home and #isolatedareas. The platform integrates several use cases linked to the #MV and #LV distribution substations, and thanks to our Quantum Edge® device (#QEd) different grid functionalities can be run on the edge. Furthermore, a smaller form-factor version of the #QEd could be mounted on poles and will provide unparalleled visibility into the LV grid. Santiago Cascante Nogales, Michael Yellin, Joel Stamp, Maria Gotti, Gianni Ceneri, Victor D., Gu Yoon Chung Sergio Martín Guerrero, Bruno Cecchetti Read the news 👇 https://lnkd.in/ditqYswM

Whenever someone asks me “how will we be able to drive higher power density with greater efficiency in the rack?” I point to this system.  Delta is shifting into HVDC distribution in the datacenter not only to enable higher power density and lower overall cost of acquisition, but to improve end-to-end efficiency.  With solutions in the 280-1000VDC range, Delta’s approach to the next generation of hyperscale datacenter’s unique power demands is revolutionary.