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Important article follows from Utility Dive. Electric power black-start capability is absolutely critical to electric power resiliency and reliability! In July 2023 the International Energy Administration reported the average number of weekly cyberattacks more than doubled in the global utilities sector between 2020 and 2022. U.S. Homeland Security; "Cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure are one of the most significant strategic risks for the United States, threatening our national security, economic prosperity, and public health and safety." Northeast - Western Energy Systems USA, LLC, an INNIO Jenbacher Business has provided, commissioned, and maintains hundreds of black-start capable INNIO Group Jenbacher gas-engine-generator solutions. We work closely with key engineering and development partners to integrate firm gas power, renewable technologies, and microgrids into low carbon, resilient, reliable electric power networks. Aaron Tasin, EIT Eduardo Alcorta Adam Masten David Horowitz Kimberly Stevens Carlo Agustin David Muller Joshua Griswold, PMP Anthony Coleman Amir Ali, MBA Chuck Hooper Leon Jansen van Vuuren Martin Widner Robert Autengruber RPower IMG Energy Solutions Ameresco Burns Engineering, Inc. #sustainability #energy #power #cyberattacks #infrastructure

February saw a great meeting of #Metocean minds as some of our #OWCGermany colleagues met with sister company INNOSEA, for a technical round-table on on-site metocean measurements and data analysis for #OffshoreWind and other #MarineRenewableEnergy technologies 👇🏼🌊 Read the article in full on how the day went 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/d5KBeHb6 Metocean and measurements advisory are critical elements in the planning and development of offshore, #FloatingWind, #FloatingSolarPV and #WaveEnergy technologies. An in-depth understanding of metocean conditions at a particular offshore site, has a direct impact on the long-term commercial feasibility of a project for several reasons including its impact on 👇🏼 💡 Energy resource and yield assessment 💡 Design and engineering 💡 Operational efficiency 💡 Risk mitigation at both transportation & installation (T&I) and operations & maintenance (O&M) phases 💡 Safety 📞📧 Get in touch with our Head of Metocean and Measurements Advisory Patrick Schwenk, to find out more about our in-house global offering, adding value throughout the lifecycle of a #RenewableEnergy project 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/dMgmEvRd #TheRenewableEnergyConsultants #EnergyandOceans

⚡ 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 $𝟑.𝟐𝐁 𝐇𝐕𝐃𝐂 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚 ⚡ ALLETE and Grid United's subsidiary, North Plains Connector, are collaborating on a significant infrastructure project: a 400-mile HVDC transmission line from North Dakota to Montana. Valued at around $3.2 billion, this initiative will link three major energy markets, enhancing transfer capacity by 3,000 MW and bolstering system reliability across diverse weather zones. ALLETE will hold up to 35% ownership and oversee operations, targeting operational readiness by early 2029, subject to regulatory approvals. Grid United CEO, Michael Skelly, emphasizes the project's pivotal role in ensuring resilient and reliable energy distribution amidst evolving energy landscapes. #energyinfrastructure #HVDC #ALLETE #GridUnited

An interesting document containing analyses on how wind resources could efficiently be captured off the Atlantic Coast of the United States. Enjoy your reading. https://lnkd.in/eyudA2Wh

Q: What are the primary considerations when selecting the mounting structure for a PV installation? 🤔 When choosing your mounting structure, it generally comes down to three things: 1️⃣ Local wind and snow loads 2️⃣ Your specific roof type 3️⃣ Price For the second installment of our ‘You Ask, We Answer’ series, we asked our Head of Training, Marco Stuckenberger, to tell you why. Unmute the video below to hear what he has to say. 👇 #WeSupportSolar #SolarPower #YouAskWeAnswer P.S. Got a question you want us to answer? DM us here on LinkedIn, or feel free to ask us in person at Intersolar next week.

There is still time to book for this webinar, which focuses on the various geotechnical challenges in the design of offshore wind turbine foundations. https://ow.ly/GGHX50PVAzo

Avnos and Deep Sky Forge Path to Gigaton-Scale Carbon Removal in Canada - https://lnkd.in/gkdJHGuX This will be the first project for Avnos outside of the United States ... this strategic move leverages the region's vast renewable hydroelectric energy reserves, positioning Canada as a pivotal hub ... Read More #alberta #albertaenergy #canada

Avnos and Deep Sky Forge Path to Gigaton-Scale Carbon Removal in Canada - https://lnkd.in/g4iQmVs8 This will be the first project for Avnos outside of the United States ... this strategic move leverages the region's vast renewable hydroelectric energy reserves, positioning Canada as a pivotal hub ... Read More #alberta #albertaenergy #canada

Check out this Dynamic Line Rating project with WIRES member Ampacimon and Basin Electric Power Cooperative. #gridmodernization #gridofthefuture #grid #DLR #gridexpansion #gridreliability

The electric and gas sectors should collaborate on a “blackstart system restoration plan” to bring the grid back online in the event of a system collapse, a new report concludes.