Scientists have simulated a 100 MW solar PV plant and a 35 MW / 60 MWh BESS with grid-forming control. In all cases, the grid ...

HOUSTON — Jeff and Jenny Wright haven’t paid an electric bill for their Houston home in more than a year. Instead, the couple sells their unused power back to the grid in a system that some states ...

Modern infrastructure relies on critical components hidden deep inside the electrical system. This video explores why giant transformers are so important, why replacing them can take months or years, ...

Abstract: Virtual Synchronous Machine (VSM)‘ based grid forming (GFM) inverters are more attractive as they mimic the operation of the synchronous generator (SG). Unlike mechanical SG, VSM-based GFM ...

As battery energy storage systems (BESS) become the backbone of renewable energy, one question dominates engineering meetings in 2026: Grid-forming or grid-following? Your choice will determine ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have its annual synchronous firefly viewing nights at Elkmont May 20-27. Those who did not win the vehicle pass lottery can still see the fireflies by visiting ...

As power systems integrate increasing shares of inverter‐interfaced renewable energy, the traditional inertia provided by rotating machines diminishes, challenging frequency and voltage stability.

Chinese power transformer manufacturer TBEA introduced a grid-forming string power conversion system (PCS) for utility-scale storage, renewable energy base projects, and weak-grid applications. The ...

The new electric-drive Komatsu PC9000-12 is the largest hydraulic excavator in the brand’s storied history, capable of moving a massive, 80 tons of material, per pass – at a rate of more than 8,000 ...