A team of researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed more robust circuit breakers that are compatible with direct current (DC), paving the way for lower ...

Adding renewable energy and energy storage capacity brings an added layer of complexity to traditional electrical grid systems. Balancing supply and demand of energy for power systems, even under ...

It is important for machine design engineers to understand how transformers work so they can design machinery that operates optimally within the proper voltage ranges, as well as select the right ...

"A perfect storm" is brewing on the electric grids around the world. Much like the 1991 perfect storm nor’easter, various elements are dangerously swirling. If these elements all align, it will result ...

Riyadh Cement has signed an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with a value of around US$23m with China-based Chengdu Design and Research Institute. The agreement covers the ...

Find out why Electrical Engineering has earned the title of 'Guardian of the Grid.' Discover the educational path necessary to manage global energy networks and avoid systemic blackouts, from Power ...