Distribution system operators face a growing need for distributed energy resource situational awareness. One part of advanced distribution management system (ADMS) functionality that currently lacks ...

The Wake Electric and Siemens team performs WiMAX communications link verification testing. The distribution grid is quickly evolving into a real-time system that dynamically changes instantaneously.

Duke Energy has served the Raleigh, NC area for over 100 years, initially providing both electric and gas service as well as operation of electric streetcar transportation. Over the years, Duke Energy ...

When distributed generation causes net reverse power flow on a distribution feeder, several voltage-related issues can occur. According to studies published by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory ...

Present day Distribution Automation (DA) goes beyond reducing manual procedures. DA makes distribution systems more controllable and flexible based on accurate data for decision-making applications.

Note: All Code references are based on the 2014 NEC. The NEC has separate sections for transformer feeder protection and transformer protection. Article 240 lists requirements for transformer feeder ...

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