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How Intelligence, IoT, and Power Electronics Are Reshaping Energy <\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From solid\u2011state transformers to silicon carbide and commercial\u2011scale storage, the grid\u2019s future is connected, predictive, and efficient.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dive into the article to learn more.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The electric grid is changing. Variable renewables, the rise of EVs, and the demand for real\u2011time resilience are pushing utilities from reactive operations to predictive, data\u2011driven strategies. In our recent panel discussion, engineers Cody Tudor, John Parker, Riccardo Collura, and mediator Lazina Rahman, explored the technologies powering a connected, intelligent, and sustainable grid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article is based on the insights explored during the panel.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Panelists <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ricardo Collura
<\/strong>Power Segment Manager at Future Electronics Advanced Engineering Group <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cody Tudor<\/strong>
Analog\/Power Specialist at Future Specialist Solutions<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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John Parker<\/strong>
Regional Director at Future Electronics Advanced Engineering Group <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lazina Rahman<\/strong>
IoT\/Connectivity Specialist, Mediator <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Why Must the Grid Evolve? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The legacy grid was built for one-way power flow, predictable supply, and stable demand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It served a world where consumption patterns were easy to forecast and fossil fuels powered generation, making supply control simple but critically damaging for the environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, that world is increasingly rare.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Energy use keeps rising and becoming less predictable as homes and devices become more power-hungry. Demand keeps surging. Meanwhile, climate change requires us to find cleaner energy sources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renewables changed the game. Solar and wind offer clean, efficient power and allow consumers to generate energy at home. This makes the grid a two-way system, not a one-way street. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of matching generation to demand, utilities now match demand to variable generation because solar and wind fluctuate with weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add EVs to the mix, and…  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charging an EV can double household consumption. At scale, millions of uncontrolled charging events stress transformers and distribution lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So renewable energies and EVs offer cleaner alternatives, yes, but they deliver new challenges too. However, going back to fossil fuels isn\u2019t an option. And demand isn\u2019t dropping anytime soon. So how do we adapt? We evolve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means grids need smart technology: sensors, automation, and demand-response programs to manage unpredictable supply and demand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The grid must evolve from a rigid, one-way system to a flexible, two-way network that can: <\/p>\n\n\n\n