The electric power industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation in how it plans, invests, and operates. Rapid growth in distributed energy resources (DERs), electrification, large energy-intensive loads, decarbonization goals, and increasingly frequent extreme weather events are challenging the traditional planning paradigm.  In an article in IEEE Power and Energy Magazine...

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Global integrated energy systems are entering their most significant period of transformation in more than a century. What began as a gradual evolution has accelerated into an urgent, multifaceted transition driven by decarbonization, digitalization, electrification, renewable energy deployment, and shifting geopolitical dynamics.  In an article published in IEEE Computer, researchers ...

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The term “Industry 4.0” refers to the integration of digital technologies into industrial environments. New technologies have had a profound impact on manufacturing, as intelligent systems generate exponentially increasing amounts of data and require a higher level of workforce expertise. The objective of smart manufacturing is to increase sustainability, safety, ...

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The inherent irony of using non-renewable energy sources such as oil, gas and coal to power Electric Vehicles (EVs) is not lost on two engineers from India. In their paper “A PV-Wind Based EV Charging Station under Dynamic Weather Conditions,” they explore a charging station method that captures ...

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Today’s energy systems in smart cities are undergoing a significant digital transformation due to advances in renewable energy technologies, the increasing adoption of distributed energy resources, and the growing demand for an energy-efficient, sustainable, and more livable future. Digital twins (DT) technology can revolutionize how energy systems and smart cities ...

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A new online scheduling framework could enhance multi-microgrid systems to support residential energy sources to become more reliable, cost-effective and mitigate electricity demand coming from the main grid.

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Ships have become vital components of the global economy, but gas emissions and fuel consumption continue to rise. An all-electric, multi-energy shipping technique could be the key to creating a greener industry.

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Electric Vehicles (EVs) have become one of the most promising technologies in the fight to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, yet electrical grids are still powered by fossil fuels. That's why researchers are turning to solar power to help mitigate environmental concerns caused by EVs.

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Homes and buildings make up a significant portion of energy use. New research shows gamification can encourage energy-saving behaviors in smart homes.

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French Army looks to make hybrid vehicle energy sources more reliable for military use with new energy management system.

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