Understanding AC vs. DC – What’s the Difference?
Americans live in power! American electricity companies generated nearly 2.5 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity in the first seven months of 2022 alone. But not all of this electricity is the same. Many ...
Will AI Accelerate The Future of Energy?
The future of energy is bright. Despite a recent economic downturn, the world continues to make great strides in green technologies and renewable energy sources. Still, there are some hurdles ...
The True Impact of Ambient Conditions on Substations
Outdoor equipment and its external insulation are directly affected by external ambient conditions. Even equipment that is indoors can be affected by ambient conditions because the system might not be hermetically ...
The Main Elements of a Substation
There are over 11,000 power plants in the United States. A substation is a vital part of any power grid. The purpose of an electrical substation is to convert voltage to a ...
The Barriers to Energy Storage Deployment
The market for energy storage in the US hit an all-time high in the second quarter of 2022. The installed capacity is only a fraction of what is possible, though. Energy storage ...
5 Common Misconceptions about Electrical Substations
Did you know that there are over 55,000 substations and 450,000 miles of high-voltage transmission lines in the United States? We use electricity every day and its complex systems can create a lot ...
How Transformer Grounding Affects Power System Design
The transformer production market is speculated to increase year upon year, with a current growth rate of 4% as of the end of 2021. This demand has led to the installation ...
How Is Heat Managed Within a Power Transformer?
The power transformer is one of the most crucial pieces of substation equipment we as a society rely on today. It provides a much-needed energy source and a necessary means of transmitting electrical power between generators and ...
Electric Distribution Poles: What Do They Do?
Electric distribution poles are so ingrained in our landscape that we don't even notice them. But, our modern lives would not exist without them. There are 160 million utility poles ...
6 Ways to Prep a Substation for Winter
US power outages have doubled over the last 20 years, according to The Guardian. It's not just tropical storms and hurricanes doing all of the damage, either. Winter storms are increasingly ...
What’s the Purpose of the Transformer Core?
Did you know that the transformer market size will grow with an 8.3% CAGR between 2022 and 2030? This is due to the increased energy demand to electrify remote areas globally. Transformers ...
The Design and Application Behind Power Transformers
Can you believe that the United States used almost 4 trillion kilowatt-hours of power last year? Whether you're a business or an individual, it's hard to imagine going even a single day without ...