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Recorded on-site at “Powering the Future Toward Net Zero” forum in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, host Samantha Gilman chats with the CEO of GCC Interconnection Authority ( GCCIA ), Eng. Ahmed Ali Al-Ebrahim, and EPRI’s SVP Daniel Brooks, continuing the Forum’s conversation on the EPRI Current podcast. Guests discuss how the two organizations are collaborating to bring the needed research, insights, and technologies to the Gulf and to the broader global energy sector toward a net-zero future. As Daniel Brooks comments, “If we want to go fast, go alone. If we want to go far, go together.” ?? Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/etQPj58C

EPRI welcomes Georgia Transmission as one of the 20+ founding members of the new DCFlex Initiative. #DCFlex?will explore how data centers can support the electric grid, enable better asset utilization, and support the clean energy transition. For more information, visit?https://lnkd.in/eW7RUJT2. #DataCenter?#ElectricGrid?#CleanEnergyTransition

EPRI Distribution Asset Team is testing different types of poles to understand their resilience to vehicle Impacts. The team is also looking at options for poles that may have a high probability of impact. Impressive work by team. Really proud of their expertise, dedication and impact to society and the industry. #EPRI

As the energy generation landscape evolves, utilities face complex decisions about maintaining, upgrading, or retiring assets. How can they make confident choices? The latest Energy Central article reveals how EPRI’s generation research labs provide actionable data, cutting-edge tools, and real-world insights, and provides details about an upcoming, publicly available webinar series demonstrating in-depth generation lab capabilities that can aid investment, maintenance, and safety decisions. The??????? ???????????????????? ?????????????? ????????????: ????????’?? ???????? ???? ???????????? ????????????????,?offers a detailed view into this research: ? ??????????????????????????: Protecting operational systems through live simulations ? ?????????????????????? ??????????????: Validating the durability of plant components ? ?????????????????? ????????????????????????????????: Enhancing predictions of component lifespan ? ??????????, ?????????????????????????? ??????????????????, ?????? ??????????????????: Advancing sustainable solutions like hydrogen production This series is open to all energy professionals, researchers, and policymakers. ???????? ?????? ??????????????: https://lnkd.in/ez5ic2JA ???????????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????????? ????????????: https://lnkd.in/ebv6nrv4

The world’s #nuclearpowerplants can help meet the increasing demand for generation capacity, particularly due to electrification and data centers to power AI. A recent EPRI publication highlights three strategies to increase capacity from the current nuclear fleet: restarts, uprates, and operating life extension. The industry can harness these opportunities as new technologies are developed and brought online. Learn more about EPRI’s research in this area here:?https://lnkd.in/eG4BJKKv

In a new episode of?NARUC’s Tech Talk for Regulators,?EPRI’s?Erika Willis?joins?Jody Raines?to discuss current efforts to protect substations and critical energy infrastructure. The conversation focuses on deterrent technologies that are being tested—many in EPRI labs—and how power companies should respond to detected threats. From sensors and AI to robotics and drones, these emerging technologies could be a key tactic to increasing the security of our nation’s energy infrastructure. But as Erika warns, there’s no one-size-fits-all for every substation: “One thing that I say is don’t try to use the same broad-brush stroke for every substation. You have to look at it and see what is going to have the biggest impact to change your situational awareness for that substation, as opposed to saying ‘I’m going to put a robot in every substation.’ Whether it’s the ability to detect for one substation, or if it’s really remote, to deter copper theft. What is the most critical for that particular substation.” Listen to the full conversation! ???? https://lnkd.in/eQtGfnpe

The agenda for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Transformation (DX) Electric Power Summit is now available. This year’s summit, hosted by EPRI and the Stanford Energy Bits & Watts Initiative, is January 7-9, 2025, in Palo Alto, California. Featuring key industry leaders and AI/DX experts, the summit will focus on the most important AI topics facing today’s energy industry. Highlighted discussions and technical presentations include: ? AI-Driven Innovations: Transforming Electric Power ? Powering Possibilities: Harnessing Large Language Models for Utility Innovation ? Digitalizing Electric Transmission with Grid-Enhancing Technologies ? AI for Physical and Cyber Security ? Developing the Foundation for AI through Digital Transformation Join us for this major event to kick off 2025.?See the full agenda and registration details here: https://lnkd.in/gmdN7QEc. NOTE! Online registration closes on December 20. Act now to register for the summit and reserve your hotel room at the summit’s discounted rate. #EPRI #EPRIEvents #AI #DX

Appalachian Power?has?announced plans to pursue the use of small modular reactors (SMRs) to deliver carbon-free, reliable power to Virginia. EPRI’s Advanced Nuclear Technology team is pleased to have collaborated with the company in its assessment process as it drew on EPRI’s guidance in new nuclear plant development. Appalachian Power will work closely with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, state and local agencies, and other stakeholders to gather feedback and advance the planning process for a potential location identified in Campbell County, Virginia. Read the news release:?https://lnkd.in/gyNiZ8uQ Learn more about EPRI’s Advanced Nuclear Technology program and small modular reactors:?https://ant.epri.com/

EPRI welcomes ERCOT as one of the 20+ founding members of the new DCFlex Initiative.?#DCFlex?will explore how data centers can support the electric grid, enable better asset utilization, and support the clean energy transition. For more information, visit?https://lnkd.in/eW7RUJT2. #DataCenter?#ElectricGrid?#CleanEnergyTransition