ChatGPT generated panoramic view of Europe with HVDC lines overlaid like a neural network — symbolic of a meshed grid overlay
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Mark O’Malley, Leverhulme professor of Power Systems at the Imperial College of London, and founder and research lead for the Global Power Systems Consortium, which is the leading organization trying to figure out how to operate grids as we approach 100% … [continued]
By William Goldsmith, Director Market Intelligence at ev.energy Most people don’t know that they could be saving hundreds each year on their EV charging. Electric vehicles (EVs) are surging in popularity, but most drivers are unknowingly missing out on substantial savings when it comes to charging. Many utilities offer programs … [continued]
Okay, so $7.50 per month credit on your electricity bill to reward off-peak EV charging is peanuts, but it would pay for a dozen eggs at today’s inflated prices. Besides, 3,000 EV owners in Florida decided that a bit of chump change was enough motivation to rush into an off-peak … [continued]
ChatGPT generated panoramic image of Europe with glowing and fragmented transmission lines, symbolizing the continent's interconnected yet fragile energy infrastructure
The fire that shut down Heathrow Airport in March 2025 didn’t just cancel flights. It cancelled illusions. A single substation failure near one of the busiest transport hubs in the world brought European air traffic to a standstill. Thousands of flights were grounded. Digital systems failed. Backup systems didn’t. All … [continued]
By Niels Haverkorn, General Manager of Connected Transport at Irdeto As electric vehicles (EVs) continue their rapid integration into the modern world, the vehicle-to-everything (V2X) ecosystem is emerging as a game-changer. With technology advancing at an unprecedented rate, V2X enables communication between EVs and their surroundings—whether it be vehicle-to-grid (V2G), … [continued]
ChatGPT generated panoramic picture of many rabbits of different breeds harnessed together, facing the same way and pulling a big clock
The UK now has an active market for grid inertia, marking a significant step toward ensuring stability in an electricity grid increasingly reliant on intermittent renewable energy sources. The first successful bidder to provide this inertia service was a notably straightforward yet effective technology: an electric motor spinning a massive … [continued]
By Ernst Scholtz, S&C Electric Company’s Chief Technology Officer As the nation’s aging electrical grid faces more frequent extreme weather events, power outages are increasing and becoming more devastating. According to Climate Central, around 80% of major U.S. power outages between 2000 and 2023 were caused by weather-related events. The … [continued]
ChatGPT generated panoramic photo of a huge steam generation turbine rusting in a field surrounded by a wide variety of rabbits
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Mark O’Malley, Leverhulme Professor of Power Systems at the Imperial College of London and founder of the Global Power System Transformation organization, which was based on the principle of grids moving toward 100% renewables. The grid is the biggest machine in … [continued]
Kia continues to act as a leader in the EV arena, today rolling out a couple of intelligent charging capabilities in the USA and the Netherlands. Vehicle-to-Home Capability in USA In certain US states, Kia is bringing vehicle-to-home (V2H) capability for EV9 owners. That means they can use the electricity … [continued]
Lake Macquarie Mayor Kaye Fraser, EVSE founder Brendan Wheeler and Shortland MP Pat Conroy charge up at the Redhead Beach charger. Photo courtesy Mayor's office.
Where can you charge your electric vehicle when you have no off-street parking or garage? What is a simple cost-effective way to increase access to EV charging? Intellihub is one of several companies in Australia working to solve these problems with the innovative use of existing power poles. With a … [continued]
