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ACORE: Regional Transmission Organizations Impeding Renewable Development

The current processes in and between regional transmission organizations (RTOs) are impeding the development of low-cost renewable power, according to a review recently released of regional and interregional transmission planning in the Great Plains, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. The analysis from Concentric Energy Advisors, commissioned by the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) as part of […]

Sierra Wireless partially restores network following ransomware attack

Sierra Wireless, the multinational manufacturer of Internet of Things devices, has resumed production after being hit by a ransomware attack. The Canadian company became the victim of a ransomware attack against its IT systems on March 20, disrupting internal operations and production facilities. But now Sierra Wireless has restored production at its manufacturing sites and […]

All Robotics and Automation Stories and Videos

5 Considerations for Deploying Industrial Robotics Not every deployment of new robots goes smoothly. There are significant challenges to adopting any new technology, and the complexity of cutting-edge robotics means there is serious room for error when deploying industrial robots Robot HMI for Projects Automation To customize a robot interface, the only thing required is […]

LADWP Selects Siemens Energy to Enhance Transmission Facility Operations

Siemens Energy, a global energy company, says it will supply a reactive power compensation plant to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).  The plant will enhance operations at Barren Ridge Switching Station, LADWP’s renewable energy transmission facility in Kern County, Calif., about 80 miles north of Los Angeles. Siemens Energy says the […]

Safety for Workers, Here is What You Should Know

Safety for Workers, Here is What You Should Know By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information Accept The cookie settings on this website are set to “allow cookies” to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing […]

New Online Tool Breaks Down Texas’ Clean Energy Statistics

Wind power, solar power and energy storage projects are providing new economic opportunities for rural Texas counties, bringing needed diversification, economic development, job creation and multi-generational revenue through a growing property tax base and payments to landowners, according to CleanPowerPays.org, a new interactive website launched this week by the Advanced Power Alliance (APA) and Solar […]

How set up and use a VPN on Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android

Although not many of us are working out of airports, hotels, and coffee shops these days, thanks to the pandemic, we are working outside of our employer’s facilities. That, along with the ever-increasing levels of cybercrime and hacking, is inspiring people to install VPNs on their devices. In a home environment, VPNs not only secure […]