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PPL Electric Utilities Vice President and Chief Operating Officer David Quier recently took part in a panel discussion at the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Summer Policy Summit. The discussion focused on how to better leverage existing infrastructure to get the most out of transmission and distribution assets to maintain reliability and affordability as we confront challenges with resource planning and expanding infrastructure. While the need for upgrades and new infrastructure will continue in the future, it’s vitally important to explore how we can make the most of what we have now. Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) are an alternative to optimize capacity on the current electric grid. Our industry-leading use of Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) technology on our transmission system is a great example of how GETs can free up line capacity, defer the need for infrastructure upgrades and reduce congestion across the system. Facts about PPL Electric’s use of DLR technology: · We are using DLR sensors to collect real-time information about conditions such as wind speed and line temperature that affect the performance of transmission lines. · Through a collaborative effort with PJM Interconnection, we’re feeding hourly day-ahead DLR forecasts to PJM, which has resulted in lower congestion on the PJM system. · Data collected is used to increase the amount of electricity delivered over the lines when needed, allowing for decreased congestion and improved reliability. · It’s estimated that our use of DLR can save customers approximately $23 million in congestion costs annually. This is another way we’re doing our part to maximize existing infrastructure as we continue to plan and prepare for the energy demands of tomorrow. Thanks to fellow panelists, Sarah Toth, PhD and Chris Villarreal as well as moderator Kimberly Barrow, Esq., Vice Chair of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. #ElectricUtilities #ElectricUtility #Electric #Transmission #Distribution #Infrastructre #Relability #NARUC #GETs #GridEnhancingTechnologies #DERs #DistributedEnergyResources #PPLElectricUtilities #PPLElectric #Electricity #ResourceAdequacy #DynamicLineRating #DLR

Very insightful! Technologies like DLR, predictive maintenance, asset life expectancy etc. not only help improving reliability, safety, and grid resiliency, but also greatly contribute to affordability by reducing requirements of costly and time consumimg upgrades, and by optimizing usage of existing infrastructure and converting emergency repairs into scheduled ones. It amazes me to see how having accurate weather information plays crucial role in that. #weatherdata #DLR #predictivemaintenance #gridresilience

I am often amazed with the Technologies available to fight global warming. Do you also wonder how one of the main building blocks of the grid of the future is manufactured? Then I recommend the video below! #energytransition #grid #powerengineering

Event alert: Join NEMA and the Bipartisan Policy Center May 16 for a timely discussion on charging up EV infrastructure deployment and clean tech supply chains. ⚡ Hear from Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) on reshoring supply chains for clean tech production and America's advanced manufacturing renaissance.   💡 Listen as Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) outlines the benefits Tennessee is experiencing from capital investments for EV and battery projects in the state. 🔌 Join panelists from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Ford Motor Company, Siemens Electrical Products, and NEMA as they discuss progress on scaling up EV charging and what's still needed to unlock the economic and climate benefits of this growing segment of the electrical manufacturing market. Register to attend in person: https://bit.ly/3JFZ4wW Join us virtually: https://bit.ly/3Uiy23G

During the month of March 2024, from the 20th to the 22nd, FEBUS Optics teams will have the pleasure of participating in the Wind Europe exhibition in Bilbao, Spain. Come and meet us during these two days at our booth to discover our solution, FOGrid, designed for companies in the Renewable Marine Energy (RME) sector. Built on Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) technologies, FOGrid is our monitoring solution for offshore and onshore cables, including: ✅ Power cables ✅ Telecom cables ✅ Export cables ✅ Inter-array cables Distributed fiber optic sensing enables real-time detection along the entire length of the cable for various events, such as: 👉 Thermal events: hotspots, RTTR, abnormal temperature trends 👉 Mechanical events: suspension zones, shocks, cable movements 👉 Electrical events: partial discharges, electrical faults Monitoring begins with the cable deployment and continues throughout its operation by connecting one or more interrogators to one or more strands of optical fiber already present in the cable to be monitored.

🚨 LIVE NOW - Capella Days 2023 Let's go with the second talk of this session: "Enhance the Efficiency of Systems Engineering with a Tailoring of SE Processes and ARCADIA Method" Presented by Bruno VUILLEMIN from Capgemini Engineering #mbse #capella #opensource #systemsengineering #conference #energy #railway

Grateful to have had Jessica M. join us for a conversation. Our appreciation goes out to our sponsor, Electric Power Engineers. #DISTRIBUTECH24 #DISTRIBUTECH #transmissionsystem #distributionsystem #transmissionsystems #distributionsystems #powergrid #evcharging #homeasagrid #energytransition #smartgrid #smartgridsolutions #smartgridtechnology #gridtechnology #emobility #sustainabletech #electricpower #gridmodernization

Today we want to share with you a bit about how Binayak Banerjee ended up working at Oztron Energy and what lead to this... #oztron #oztronenergy #electricalengineer #engineering #perthengineer #perthengineering #perthelectricalengineers #perthsustainability #perthbusiness #perthbusinessowners

📹 If you missed our participation in the joint 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 W𝗘𝗖 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴,, you can find the recordings on youtube 👇

The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) emerges as a game-changer in the industry. Designed to cater to the needs of large battery electric vehicles, the MCS offers an impressive charging rate of 3.75 megawatts (3,000 amps at 1,250 volts DC). Initiated by CharIN in 2018, this innovative system extends its utility beyond just trucks and buses to include marine and aeronautical applications, demonstrating its versatility in a range of high-power charging scenarios.  The realization of MCS presents notable challenges, primarily in terms of the required investment for the establishment of 1 MW charging stations. These stations will demand substantial infrastructure upgrades and installations, as well as innovative solutions like on-site energy storage and solar integration to manage high energy demands. Planning for these high-power charging stations, particularly along busy highways, involves considerations for additional space to accommodate the extended charging duration of larger vehicles. The final publication of the standard and commercial rollout of this ultra-power charging system is expected in 2024.  A brief extract from the A Megawatt Future for HDV Charging Networks article. Read more by clicking here ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/daUxZfjc #ev #electricvehicles #MCS #megawatt #megawattchargingsystem #charin #HDV #evcharging