Power Flow Project Extension to Unlock Further 500 MW of Capacity on Electricity System
Oct 14, 2021 NGET owns the cables and substations that form the electricity transmission system in England and Wales and is using innovative new technology to make the most of its network, avoiding the need to build new infrastructure and contributing to the UK’s net zero ambitions. More renewables connecting to the network, the phasing […]
Smart Wires announces new CFO and expanded leadership team
August 24, 2021 San Francisco, US: Global power technology company, Smart Wires is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Andrews to the position of Chief Financial Officer, and further appointments to its Leadership team. Smart Wires’ innovative technology is gaining huge traction across the world, enabling system operators to control power flows and maximize […]
Joanna Lohkamp and Sharon L. Cohen Appointed as Board Members by Smart Wires
Joanna Lohkamp and Sharon L. Cohen Appointed as Board Members by Smart Wires NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, HONG KONG, CANADA, NEW ZEALAND, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, SOUTH KOREA OR SOUTH AFRICA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL OR REQUIRE […]
Smart Wires Announces New Headquarters on US East Coast
June 8, 2022 San Francisco, US: Global power technology company, Smart Wires, today announced a new corporate headquarters – moving from Union City, California, to Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The move to the new North Carolina site strengthens Smart Wires’ US presence, positioning the Company to support strong momentum across its key growth markets. […]
EirGrid Partners with Smart Wires on Groundbreaking Grid Project
July 1, 2021 EirGrid is partnering with power technology firm Smart Wire Grid Europe (‘Smart Wires’), and the research and development consortium Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) on a groundbreaking project aimed at boosting the flow of renewable energy on the electricity grid. This project is being supported with a financial contribution from the Sustainable […]
Innovative Mobile Technology Increases Renewable Energy Penetration in Southeastern Europe
June 24, 2021 A groundbreaking new mobile power flow control solution which can significantly increase the amount of renewable energy electricity grids can accommodate and unlock cross-border electricity flows has been installed on the Bulgarian transmission system. Installation of the technology was a joint project between the Bulgarian Transmission System Operator (TSO), Electricity System Operator […]
New Legislation Facilitates Renewable Development via GETs
June 23, 2021 Representative Kathy Castor, Chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, has introduced the Efficient Grid Interconnection Act of 2021. This bill integrates Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) into the process that System Operators and Transmission Owners undertake when an interconnection customer, such as a renewable generator or energy storage provide, […]
Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) Announces Successful Effort Leveraging Modular FACTS
March 10, 2021 Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) sought to gain experience with this technology, which has broad economic and environmental benefits. This technology plays an important role in the energy transformation by facilitating the connection of renewable generation. With this work, EPM distinguishes itself as a leader in Latin America. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQnXr4J6ZUo EPM innovates to […]