Smart grid technologies can help operators accommodate the incremental variability and uncertainty added by wind energy in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. By: Darren Brady & Rob Gramlich Variability and uncertainty have been an inherent part of managing the power system since Westinghouse and Edison built the first central ...

Offshore energy production is on the rise around the world, which will present logistical challenges requiring knowledgeable partners to overcome. By: Hüseyin Kizilagac Offshore energy production is gaining traction as consumption of electricity from conventional sources declines and renewable sources continue to grow. Countries and companies alike are gaining ...

While the variability of wind has become a challenge in the operation and management of wind turbines, data mining is an emerging science that offers a solution. By: Andrew Kusiak, Ph.D. & Zijun Zhang Wind energy is becoming a significant player in the electricity supply market. However, the variability ...

As offshore development begins in the United States, Scotland’s position as a leader in deepwater wind farms stands as an ideal example to be studied and followed. By: Tom Lamb The United States government has set a goal of using wind energy to generate 20 percent of the nation’s ...

What does a remote Alaskan village do when it’s completely off the grid and can’t afford to transport fuel? Marsh Creek’s answer was to design a unique wind-diesel power system. By: Gina Heath The rail belt stretches from the south in Seward all the way north to ...