by Saqib Saeed | 2019, May, 20 | Distribution, Saqib Saeed, Transmission, White Paper
A Substation (SS) acts as a strategic node in a transmission and distribution (T&D) network. Most substations operating at high voltage (HV) or extra-high voltage (EHV) perform switching and routing of AC power. So, the operation of substation equipment which is...
by Hassan Zaheer | 2018, November, 26 | Analyst Impression, Distribution, Hassan Zaheer, Transmission
Image Source: ABB Media News is circulating that ABB is in negotiations with three Asian manufacturers, Mitsubishi Electric, Hitachi Power Systems & State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), to sell its Power Grids division. For years now, ABB has dominated the...
by Hassan Zaheer | 2018, September, 25 | Conference Review, EV, Hassan Zaheer
Going into the conference, PTR’s aim was to find answers to some burning questions regarding electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Is Vehicle-to-Grid able to make a considerable impact on the business models? What could be the role Distribution Network...
by Saqib Saeed, Hassan Zaheer | 2018, September, 11 | Conference Review, Distribution, EV, Mike Sheppard, Saqib Saeed, Transmission
Power Technology Research (PTR) had the opportunity to visit CIGRE 2018, held in Paris, France which took place from August 26-31. During the last CIGRE, PTR had followed four of the key trends: Eco design of equipment; maintenance, refurbishment, and life time; real...
by Mike Sheppard, Saqib Saeed | 2018, August, 17 | Distribution, Mike Sheppard, Saqib Saeed, Thought Piece, Transmission, White Paper
Image Source: ABB https://new.abb.com/provider-information Role of FACTS devices in the grid stability is becoming critical as the generation mix is tipping away from conventional power generation sources. Even though strict grid codes are enforced by the Transmission...
by Mike Sheppard | 2018, August, 10 | Analyst Impression, EV, Mike Sheppard
3D printing the next generation of batteries. Impression: The density problem Last week, some interesting news came out of Carnegie Mellon University about a development in the 3D printing of battery electrodes which immediately raised eyebrows across PTR. Although we...
