Storm-proofing as little as 1 per cent of the power lines in an electricity grid could slash the chance of hurricane-induced blackouts by between fivefold and 20-fold, a simulation suggests.

The metallic lines on solar panels aren't there for decoration. Their job is to collect and move electricity throughout the ...

Many books and articles I’ve seen on drawing effective graphs say not to use grid lines. Why? Because they say Edward Tufte said so. In this post we’ll look at the exact words of Edward Tufte ...

It is certainly more cost-effective for fire departments to re-equip present 1-1/2-inch hoselines with higher flow, low pressure nozzles than to purchase new hose.

“It’d be nice to have a grid pattern, more than the 16- and-24-inch spacing lines already found on many plywood sheets, particularly for nailing.

US officials plan to invest $1.3 billion in three proposed power transmission lines as extreme weather and the switch to renewable energy strain an electricity grid that will need to double in ...

Grid planners would have to evaluate the benefits of new transmission lines, such as whether they would lower electricity costs or reduce the risk of blackouts, and develop methods for splitting ...

The Biden administration said on Monday it is committing up to $1.3 billion for three new power lines crossing six states in the U.S. West and Northeast, to help bolster the aging grid and bring ...

California's electric grid operator has approved a plan expected to cost $7.3 billion for 45 new power transmission projects over the next decade and made it easier for new power plants in high ...