Monthly Archives: April 2010

Article: New Technologies for a Smart Distribution Grid

Posted on April 22, 2010

The Smart Grid is about serving the customer better. It gives electricity consumers options to manage and optimize their energy usage. But to really serve the customer better, utilities also need to identify ways to improve the reliability of their … Continue reading →

Posted in Self-Healing Grids, Smart Grid

Article: Taking Energy Storage to the Edge

Posted on April 22, 2010

The concept of storing electricity generated in a utility grid has been tried since the beginning of the power industry. Now, as the grid faces a rapidly growing component of renewable energy sources (wind and solar), the need is becoming … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy Storage, Smart Grid

S&C Continues History of Innovation with Smart Grid Strategies Director

Posted on April 20, 2010

S&C Electric Company, a Smart Grid leader shaping the future of reliable electric delivery, today announces the appointment of its new Global Smart Grid Strategies Director, Michael Edmonds. Over its nearly 100-year history, S&C has been driving innovative solutions to meet … Continue reading →

Posted in Corporate News, Smart Grid

S&C Electric Company and MacLean Power Systems Close Agreement on Polymer and Porcelain Cutouts

Posted on April 19, 2010

S&C Electric Company (S&C) and MacLean Power Systems (MPS) today announced that they have closed their previously announced agreement on polymer and porcelain cutouts. Under this agreement, MPS has acquired certain assets related to S&C”s polymer fuse cutout line and … Continue reading →

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