Monthly Archives: February 2010

See Brad Roberts’ Keynote Address on "Electricity Storage: The Way to a Renewable Energy Future"

Posted on February 22, 2010

Brad Roberts, Power Quality Systems Director at S&C Electric Company and Executive Director of the Electricity Storage Association, gave the keynote address at the Silicon Valley Energy Storage Symposium & Technology Showcase in Sunnyvale, CA, USA, on January 20, 2010.

Posted in Energy Storage, Renewable Energy

Online Demonstration of IntelliRupter PulseCloser Loop Restoration Application

Posted on February 22, 2010

S&C’s IntelliRupter PulseCloser is a breakthrough in overhead distribution system protection. After clearing a fault, a conventional recloser tests the line through uncontrolled closing — repeatedly applying damaging fault current to equipment from the source to the fault. But IntelliRupter … Continue reading →

Posted in Self-Healing Grids Tagged

IIT to Implement First-of-Its-Kind Power Grid

Posted on February 19, 2010

The Nation’s first Perfect Power System, Perfect Power at IIT, is an example of how government, utilities, businesses and municipalities can collaborate in the development and implementation of advanced power systems that are required to meet rising 21st century power … Continue reading →

Posted in Microgrids/Islanding, Smart Grid Tagged ,