John Engel

2 weeks ago | renewableenergyworld.com | John Engel

By Hany Fouda, Senior Vice President of Schneider Electric Process AutomationAs the energy and chemicals sectors grapple with an increasing need to reduce emissions and enhance efficiency while remaining competitive, industrial artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a potent catalyst for digital transformation. However, despite its potential, its adoption rate remains inconsistent across industries.

2 months ago | renewableenergyworld.com | John Engel

Sponsored Content. The transformation of the power grid is no longer a theoretical discussion—it is an operational necessity. Aging infrastructure, increasing demand from data centers and electrification, and the surge of renewable energy integration have forced utilities to rethink how they manage, protect, and modernize their systems. One of the most important steps to realizing the vision of a “smart grid,” experts say, is ready to breakout.

Feb 20, 2025 | renewableenergyworld.com | John Engel

Sponsored by OATIThe energy industry loves a shiny new object. Distributed energy resource management systems, or DERMS, land squarely in that bucket. The software’s ability to autonomously control and communicate with millions of potential devices, while facilitating power market participation, could be the Swiss Army Knife the energy transition so desperately needs. It’s also a key enabler of virtual power plants, which have received a fair amount of hype on their own.

Jan 27, 2025 | renewableenergyworld.com | John Engel

Sponsored by OATIMicrogrids, once seen as niche solutions, are rapidly gaining traction as utilities seek innovative ways to enhance reliability, reduce costs, and support renewable integration. Erik Amundson, vice president of microgrid engineering and chief technology officer at OATI, provided insights into the evolving role of microgrids during the OATI Energy Conference in Las Vegas. OATI’s GridMind platform sits at the center of its microgrid control efforts.

Jan 27, 2025 | power-grid.com | John Engel

Sponsored by OATIMicrogrids, once seen as niche solutions, are rapidly gaining traction as utilities seek innovative ways to enhance reliability, reduce costs, and support renewable integration. Erik Amundson, vice president of microgrid engineering and chief technology officer at OATI, provided insights into the evolving role of microgrids during the OATI Energy Conference in Las Vegas. OATI’s GridMind platform sits at the center of its microgrid control efforts.