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Current events! ?? In a significant development, Nigeria has secured a $200 million agreement with WeLight to deploy hundreds of renewable mini-grids, aiming to provide reliable electricity to millions in rural communities ??. This initiative is part of Nigeria's strategy to increase renewable energy's share in its electricity mix from 22% to 50% ??, leveraging private investment to achieve this goal. Microgrids enhance energy reliability by operating independently from the main grid during outages, ensuring continuous power supply to critical facilities. They also promote environmental sustainability by integrating renewable energy sources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants?. https://lnkd.in/gQ5AbsXk #Microgrids #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyIndependence #GreenTech #ClimateAction #SmartGrid #CleanEnergy #PowerTheFuture

?? Engineering Power Resilience: A Case Study A manufacturing plant faced frequent power fluctuations, leading to equipment failures, 8+ hours of downtime/month, and rising maintenance costs. Our power quality audit using Fluke 435, Flir E8, Hioki 3196, and Megger Insulation Tester pinpointed issues: THD > 8%, power factor at 0.78, and phase imbalances > 15%. ?? Solutions: ? Load balancing (imbalance <5%) ? Power factor correction (0.95 achieved) ? Harmonic filtering (THD <3%) ? 100 kWh backup energy storage ?? Results: ? 40% downtime reduction ?? 30% fewer equipment failures ?? 25% lower maintenance costs (predicted) Precision diagnostics and engineering-driven solutions keep production running. Is your facility power-resilient? The full case study can be found: https://lnkd.in/g9f3qCKR #PowerQuality #Engineering #ElectricalResilience #EnergyEfficiency #Manufacturing

? Power quality matters more than you think! ? The image below shows a short-duration voltage sag, a common yet critical power quality issue. ?? These sags—lasting mere milliseconds—can disrupt sensitive equipment, affect operations, and lead to costly downtime. ?? Key observations: ? Voltage drops significantly for a short period, indicating a sag event. ? Current fluctuations follow, showing the system’s response to the voltage dip. ? Power quality monitoring is essential to detect and mitigate these disruptions. As industries rely more on automation and sensitive electronics, ensuring power stability is no longer optional—it’s mission-critical. Investing in real-time monitoring and power conditioning solutions can prevent failures and protect critical assets. ? How is your organization handling power quality challenges? #EnergyManagement #PowerQuality #Reliability #Sustainability #VoltageSag #eradehpower

I love maps (my old TELUS colleagues can surely attest). Below is a map of the city of Jackson, Missouri. Recently, I encountered a real-world AI engineering problem, and I think there's value in sharing the challenge and thought process. ????? Problem:?? I needed to determine the coordinates of specific sites, but all I had was an image—no metadata, no GPS information. Manually mapping the publicly available data across all locations would have taken hours, if not days. Without additional data, AI alone couldn’t extract precise locations. Solution:?? On a hunch, I thought about adding reference points to see if that would enable the AI contextually. So I added "anchor" points (known coordinates at key locations) that also aligned with obvious visual features in the city I was working on. With this structured input and visual reference (red anchors), AI could interpolate the missing data (green locations) with useful accuracy—up to four decimal places! (If you know coordinates, this resolution is still low, but I digress!) Takeaway:?? This is what prompt engineering really means—refining inputs to guide AI toward a better solution. This is what engineering the best solutions in the future will look like. AI isn’t a black box; it works best when given well- structured constraints, and the constraints at least up to today require the critical thought input of humans. Just a fun, real-world example of the kind of problem-solving I find myself doing these days! ?? Happy AI'ing ya'll #AI #Mapping #Engineering #PromptEngineering #GeospatialAnalysis #Eradehpower

At its core, AI data centers are just massive energy-to-computation converters. Their exponential growth exposes a fundamental constraint: power availability. Traditional grids weren’t built for this scale, and waiting for utility upgrades isn’t an option. First principles thinking tells us to deconstruct the problem: 1?? AI workloads demand highly dynamic, high-density power 2?? Centralized grids lack flexibility and speed 3?? The solution must be modular, scalable, and resilient Microgrids check all these boxes. By integrating on-site generation, waste heat recovery, and real-time load balancing, they offer a physics-aligned, engineering-first approach to AI’s energy challenge. #eradehpower #EnergyManagement #Microgrids #AI

At its core, AI data centers are just massive energy-to-computation converters. Their exponential growth exposes a fundamental constraint: power availability. Traditional grids weren’t built for this scale, and waiting for utility upgrades isn’t an option. First principles thinking tells us to deconstruct the problem: 1?? AI workloads demand highly dynamic, high-density power 2?? Centralized grids lack flexibility and speed 3?? The solution must be modular, scalable, and resilient Microgrids check all these boxes. By integrating on-site generation, waste heat recovery, and real-time load balancing, they offer a physics-aligned, engineering-first approach to AI’s energy challenge. #eradehpower #EnergyManagement #Microgrids #AI

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?Power quality disturbances, including harmonics, cost U.S. industries between $145 and $230 billion annually. (ubicquia.com) ?? Harmonics, caused by non-linear loads like variable frequency drives and rectifiers, distort electrical waveforms, leading to equipment overheating, malfunctions, and reduced lifespan. ?? Mitigating harmonics through proper filtering and equipment design can enhance power quality, improve operational efficiency, and reduce costs. Are you curious? Here's some light reading on the subject: https://lnkd.in/gNjacaKb #EnergyManagement #PowerQuality #Harmonics #IndustrialEfficiency #CostSavings #Sustainability #eradehpower

Did you know: ISO 50001 and ASHRAE standards both focus on energy efficiency but serve different purposes? ??? ? ISO 50001 is an international Energy Management System (EnMS) standard that provides a framework for organizations of any type to systematically improve energy performance, reduce costs, and cut emissions. It focuses on a management-driven approach to continuous energy improvement. ? ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) develops technical standards and guidelines primarily for the building sector. Key ASHRAE standards include: ASHRAE 90.1 – Minimum energy efficiency requirements for buildings ?? ASHRAE 62.1 – Ventilation and indoor air quality ??? ASHRAE 55 – Thermal comfort for occupants ??? Key Difference? ISO 50001 is a broad energy management system applicable across all industries ?? ASHRAE standards are more technical and building-focused, ensuring efficiency in HVAC, ventilation, and building operations ??? Both play a crucial role in sustainability and energy efficiency, but ISO 50001 helps companies manage energy at a strategic level, while ASHRAE provides technical guidelines for optimizing building performance. #ISO50001 #ASHRAE #EnergyManagement #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #GreenBuildings #HVAC #CostSavings

?? Beware of the "Demand Ratchet Clause" in Energy Contracts! ?? This clause can force businesses to pay for higher energy usage than they actually consume—just because of a past spike in demand. ?? Here's how it works: ?? Billed demand "ratchets up" and won’t drop below a certain percentage of the highest peak demand in the past N months (often 11 months). ?? X% varies between 50-100%, depending on your contract. Why does this matter? ?? ?? Hidden Costs: Even after reducing energy usage, you might still be charged for a demand event that happened months ago. ?? Discourages Energy Efficiency: Businesses implementing energy-saving strategies may feel stuck with high bills due to the clause. ?? Financial Planning: Knowing about this clause helps you negotiate better contracts, manage peak loads, and avoid costly surprises. ?? Competitiveness: Lower energy costs mean greater profitability, giving your business an edge. ?? Stay informed, stay profitable! ?? #EnergyManagement #DemandCharges #EnergySavings #BusinessStrategy #EnergyEfficiency #eradehpower