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Illuminating Decisions: EPRI Lights the Way for Modern Lighting Adoption

Facility managers and operators understand the critical role lighting plays in their daily operations.  Accounting for roughly 30% of a commercial building's energy load, lighting significantly impacts energy consumption and associated maintenance costs.  However, focusing solely on the initial fixture cost misses a crucial aspect of responsible lighting management – the long-term perspective.

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Beyond the Sticker Price: Unveiling the True Cost of Light

Modern lighting solutions promise a...

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2024 CE Code Training - Better Understanding of the Rules

CE Code training is intended to do a lot more than instruct about what changes have taken place since the last time Canada issued a national electrical code. We are producing a series of courses across Canada by one of Canada’s leading experts on the 2024 Edition of Canada’s Electrical...

Counterfeiting Kills

Each year, the counterfeiting of well-known brands and products continues to rise, creating an even more threatening problem. Such well-known counterfeited brands, including consumer safety and critical electrical products, are estimated to be five to seven percent of world trade. The International...

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Generator Protection and Renewable Energy Integration

The increasing integration of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power into the electricity grid presents unique challenges for generator protection. Traditional protection schemes, designed for conventional synchronous generators (fossil-fuel, hydro), need adaptation to accommodate the distinct characteristics of renewable energy sources. This article explores the challenges of integrating renewable energy sources from a generator protection perspective, discussing the unique characteristics of these generators and their potential impact on protection strategies.

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Unique Characteristics of Renewable Generators

Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power differ significantly from conventional thermal and hydroelectric generators in their operational dynamics and electrical characteristics.

Variable Output and Intermittency

The power output from renewable sources like wind and solar is inherently variable and intermittent, depending on weather conditions. This variability poses challenges in maintaining a stable and balanced grid.

Low Inertia Contribution

Renewable energy systems, especially those...

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