Power Grids & Transmission
TSOs, DSOs, HVDC interconnectors, substations, smart grid, blackouts and frequency regulation.
177 articlesArticles
Ultra high voltage transmission: principles, efficiency, and grid applications
Overview of ultra high voltage transmission (UHVT) technology, operating above 1000 kV to minimize power loss over long distances.
Seton Powerhouse: Hydroelectric Generation in the Bridge River Project
Seton Powerhouse is a 42 MW hydroelectric station in British Columbia, the final stage of BC Hydro's Bridge River Power Project.
Dumsor: Ghana's Power Crisis and Socio-Economic Impact
Dumsor is the Ghanaian term for unpredictable power outages, causing significant economic loss and social disruption since 2012.
Kubota Corporation: History, Products, and Market Presence
Overview of Kubota Corporation, a Japanese multinational established in 1890, known for agricultural machinery, engines, and water infrastru...
NorGer: Proposed Norway-Germany HVDC Interconnector
NorGer was a proposed 1400 MW HVDC submarine cable linking Norway and Germany, cancelled in 2015 in favor of NordLink.
Charlottetown Generating Station: History, Decommissioning, and Grid Role
Overview of the Charlottetown Generating Station in PEI, its transition from steam to diesel, and its role in Maritime Electric's grid.
Generic Substation Events: IEC 61850 Communication Protocols
Overview of Generic Substation Events (GSE), including GOOSE and GSSE protocols defined in IEC 61850 for power grid communication.
Samuel Insull: Architect of the American Utility Monopoly
Samuel Insull (1859–1938) pioneered the regulated utility monopoly model and integrated electrical infrastructure in the US.
Electrical power harmonics: causes, classification, and effects
Definition, sources, and classification of electrical power harmonics in AC systems, including THD and sequence analysis.
Bandel Thermal Power Station
Coal-fired power plant in West Bengal, India, operated by WBPDCL with 335 MW capacity.
Atinkou Thermal Power Station
390 MW gas-fired power station under construction in Ivory Coast, replacing older thermal plants.
Electric power transmission: principles, history, and grid infrastructure
Overview of electric power transmission, covering AC/DC systems, voltage levels, historical development, and technical modeling.
1996 Western North America blackouts
Analysis of the July and August 1996 power outages across Western North America and their impact on grid deregulation.
Newman Power Station: Gas-Fired Generation in the Pilbara
Overview of the Newman Power Station in Western Australia, a 178 MW natural gas plant serving BHP's isolated grid.
Conductor gallop: aerodynamics, mechanics, and mitigation in overhead power lines
Analysis of conductor gallop: high-amplitude, low-frequency oscillation of overhead power lines caused by wind and ice aerodynamics.
Greenlink Interconnector: UK-Ireland HVDC Submarine Cable
Greenlink is a 500 MW HVDC submarine cable linking Ireland and Wales, owned by Element Power and Partners Group.
Fluidized bed combustion: Principles, types, and emission control
Fluidized bed combustion (FBC) is a technology for burning solid fuels at lower temperatures to reduce SOx and NOx emissions.
Forced outage: Definition, metrics, and impact on power system reliability
Definition and calculation of forced outage rates (FOR, EFOR, WEFOR) in electrical engineering and power grid reliability.
Raikheda Thermal Power Station
1370 MW coal-fired power plant in Chhattisgarh, India, operated by Adani Power.
Ap Lei Chau Power Station: History and Decommissioning
Former oil-fired power station in Hong Kong, operational 1968-1989.