Shifting Australia to a low-emissions energy system is a big challenge. Much has been said of the need to change the electricity generation mix, from mostly fossil fuels to mostly renewables. Yet our ...

It’s no secret that power grids around the world need to expand to accommodate more renewable energy and the so-called “electrification of everything.” The latter, of course, refers to the growing ...

In the push to boost system efficiency, advanced gas turbines are reaching the limits of thermodynamics. Now, attention is being focused on the transmission and distribution system. Losses have long ...

Siemens has launched a new direct-current (DC) transmission system for alternating current (AC) grids of between 30 kV and 150 kV. The medium-voltage system that can bridge distances of up to 125 ...

1. Resist the urge to consider it a commodity. Because the disconnect switch is one of the least expensive elements in a utility system, it can be tempting to approach it merely in terms of cost. Yet, ...

The transmission valve body is among the most important components of your vehicle's transmission system, yet it often goes unnoticed until something goes wrong. As a key player in the functionality ...

The Power Line is a newsletter series that reviews key stories in the electric power sector—ranging from grid reliability, transmission issues, and emergent technology and business models. The Power ...

Because we use them every day, the operation of a car seems simple, but a car is a very complex machine. One of the most complex systems in the typical vehicle is the automatic transmission. This ...

Ever wondered how easily you switch gears using your car’s transmission? The transmission fluid is a lubricant for your vehicle's transmission system. It helps clean and protect the transmission from ...