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Energy in Motion: Unlocking the Interconnected Grid of Tomorrow - Wiley Science and Engineering Content Hub

Sponsored Grid White Paper Argues U.S. Needs an Interregional Transmission Overlay

A newly promoted white paper argues that aging infrastructure, data-center demand, renewable integration, and extreme weather are pushing the U.S. grid toward a need for stronger interregional transmission.

Key Takeaways

A sponsored white paper says the U.S. grid faces strain from aging assets, demand growth, renewables, and extreme weather.
It argues an overlay using HVDC and EHVAC could improve resilience and connect supply-rich regions to demand centers.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 23, 2026·via content.knowledgehub.wiley.com

Distributed Solar Closed 2025 With a Record Quarter in the United States

Small-scale solar installations in the United States reached 1.9 gigawatts in the fourth quarter of 2025, capping a year in which solar dominated new power additions and distributed projects carved out a larger role on a

Key Takeaways

U.S. small-scale solar installations reached a record 1.9 GW in Q4 2025.
Distributed solar represented 15% of all new U.S. power capacity added in 2025.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

Grid Control Devices Quietly Unlock Transmission Capacity

Power flow control devices and advanced grid technologies are unlocking significant transmission capacity on existing infrastructure, reducing the need for costly new power line construction.

Key Takeaways

Grid control devices unlock 10-30% more capacity on existing transmission lines in months vs years for new construction
Dynamic line rating adjusts operating limits based on real-time weather rather than worst-case assumptions

DT Editorial Team·Mar 9, 2026·5 min read·via cleantechnica.com