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Darwin’s advice to the energy sector: get agile!

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Darwin’s advice to the energy sector: get agile! What does Charles Darwin have to do with digital transformation in the energy sector? Darwin’s theory—that it isn’t the strongest of the species that survives, but the ones most responsive to change—can point the way for utilities to move faster toward a sustainable energy system.

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Utilities: Study the past, if you would define the future.

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Utilities: Study the past, if you would define the future. This summer has seen some important developments in the energy sector – developments that give me continued reason to use the ‘F’-word. July saw National Grid share there updated Future Energy Scenarios. harini.kottees…. Mon, 09/25/2017 - 07:00. Not that one!

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5G use cases that are transforming the world

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Bandwidth: By utilizing a broader spectrum of radio frequencies than previous wireless networks, 5G networks can transmit on a much wider range of bandwidths. 5G (fifth-generation mobile technology) is the newest standard for cellular networks. Like its predecessors, 3G, 4G and 4G LTE, 5G technology uses radio waves for data transmission.

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Securing the electricity network: Understanding the unique ICS environment of a utility

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Securing the electricity network: Understanding the unique ICS environment of a utility. As utilities and energy delivery systems begin to seek the benefits that the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) offers, they also face the challenge of increased vulnerability to cyberattacks.

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The future of 5G: What to expect from this transformational technology

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Since its rollout in 2019, 5G wireless networks have been growing in both availability and use cases. Apple was one of the first manufacturers to test the appetite for 5G in 2020 by offering its newest iPhone with 5G compatibility. How much of that is true and how much is just hype? What is 5G? Today, some technologies (e.g.,

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The importance of demand response for electricity providers

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Demand response is one of many resources that have been used to satisfy the increasing demand for electricity, but with net energy consumption remaining relatively static in recent years, what is the future role, if any, for demand response? To begin with, the growing use of low-carbon technologies could increase net energy use again.

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Balancing speed and stability to reinvent utility operations for the energy transition

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Balancing speed and stability to reinvent utility operations for the energy transition. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored our need for a reliable energy supply, which is something we typically take for granted. Today, utilities must respond to rapidly changing demand profiles caused by stay-at-home orders.