Stefan Hufnagl explores how substation virtualisation is helping grid operators integrate renewables and prepare automation systems for the future.

“It depends.” When a disaster like Hurricane Florence strikes, that’s often the answer from transmission experts when asked how long before electricity is restored to a substation affected by ...

Contractors test voltage using “hot sticks” atop a lift at substation N on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 2, 2022. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas) For many ...