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New study suggests preparing the grid now for electric trucks and buses can save ratepayers money

Though the electrification of trucks and buses is expected to make up only a small share of overall national energy consumption, it could require new or upgraded grid infrastructure locally. This has posed a chicken or egg dilemma for state energy regulators and utilities: build the infrastructure they anticipate will be needed or wait until the demand is imminent, as they have done traditionally.

Edge Computing to Play Critical Role Managing Grid Assets

According to the International Energy Agency’s latest World Energy Outlook report, global electricity demand is set to increase rapidly in all scenarios as a result of population and income growth and the electrification of increasing numbers of end-uses.  By 2050, demand for electricity will rise from its current level by over eighty percent in the most conservative scenario.
 
Recent policy developments have boosted the prospects for renewables in major markets, including China, European Union, India, Japan, and United States.  As a result, the global share of electr

Spectrum Simplified

The utilities sector is experiencing major flux as it undergoes digital transformation. Utilities are investing in new technologies to modernize the grid and improve the existing grid’s security, reliability, and resiliency. As a result, utilities increasingly require access to a wireless network with superior coverage and adequate capacity to address their security, reliability, and independence needs. One of the fundamental building blocks in any radio communications system is spectrum. This guide is designed to demystify spectrum for utilities decision-makers.