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Pescadero Secures $16.5 Million for Microgrid to Enhance Power Reliability

Pescadero Secures $16.5 Million for Microgrid to Enhance Power Reliability

Pescadero, a town in San Mateo County, California, has secured $16.5 million in funding to develop a microgrid. This initiative aims to address the frequent power outages that have plagued the area over the past two years. The microgrid will be the largest of its kind in California, designed to provide a more reliable power supply to the community. The funding will support the construction and implementation of this advanced energy system, which is expected to significantly reduce the impact of power failures on residents and businesses.

Grid-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems Face Increased Cyberattack Risks

Grid-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems Face Increased Cyberattack Risks

Utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks from nation-state and criminal groups, according to a white paper by Brattle Group and Dragos. The report highlights that as BESS deployments are projected to grow significantly over the next five years, driven by demand from data centers and other sectors, they become attractive targets for cyber threats. The paper warns that the current pace of deployment is outstripping the ability to secure these systems effectively, posing risks of significant economic and operational disruptions. The report also notes that a single outage in a 100 megawatt system could result in substantial financial losses, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures.

Pescadero Secures $16.5 Million for Microgrid to Address Frequent Power Failures

Pescadero Secures $16.5 Million for Microgrid to Address Frequent Power Failures

The town of Pescadero in San Mateo County, California, has secured $16.5 million in funding to develop a microgrid, aimed at mitigating the frequent power outages that have plagued the area over the past two years. This microgrid project is set to be the largest of its kind in California, providing a more reliable power supply to the community. The initiative comes in response to the town's ongoing struggles with power reliability, which have affected residents and local businesses. The funding will be used to construct a self-sufficient power system that can operate independently of the main grid, ensuring continuous electricity supply even during broader grid failures.

Grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems Face Increased Cyberattack Risks Amid Growing Power Demand

Grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems Face Increased Cyberattack Risks Amid Growing Power Demand

Utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the U.S. are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks from nation-state and criminal threat groups. A white paper by Brattle Group and Dragos highlights the urgent need for securing these critical infrastructures to prevent potential disruptions. The demand for BESS is projected to grow significantly, driven by the rising need for data centers and other power requirements. However, this growth is outpacing the ability to manage the sector securely. State-linked actors are targeting these systems as they become integral to the grid, supporting variable demand sources like solar and wind. The report warns that a single outage involving a 100 megawatt system could result in a $1.2 million revenue loss, while larger outages could have regional impacts, affecting thousands of customers and causing significant economic damage.

AP photographers capture destruction, heartache and resilience as climate change advanced in 2025

AP photographers capture destruction, heartache and resilience as climate change advanced in 2025

Tropical storms pummeled the land and ravaged ecosystems

PG Launches Dynamic Line Rating and Asset Health Monitoring to Modernize California's Grid

PG Launches Dynamic Line Rating and Asset Health Monitoring to Modernize California's Grid

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has announced the successful launch of its Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) and Asset Health Monitoring (AHM) technology demonstration. This initiative aims to optimize electric transmission line capacity and proactively monitor asset health using advanced sensor technology and real-time analytics. The project, which has reached trial deployment status, is part of PG&E's broader strategy to expand and upgrade substation and transmission line capacity, reduce congestion, and ensure reliable service during extreme weather events. DLR technology allows utilities to adjust powerline ratings based on real-time weather data, enabling more efficient use of existing lines without the need for new infrastructure. PG&E is collaborating with several technology partners, including Heimdall Power, Prisma Photonics, Sentrisense, and Smart Wires, to evaluate these technologies over an 18-month field demonstration.

Israel's Cyber Chief Warns of Increasing Threats in Digital Warfare

Israel's Cyber Chief Warns of Increasing Threats in Digital Warfare

Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Karadi, head of Israel's National Cyber Directorate, has issued a warning about the growing threat of digital warfare. Speaking at the Cyber Week conference, Karadi described a scenario where cyberattacks could disrupt essential services like power, water, and communications, effectively crippling a nation. He highlighted recent cyber incidents targeting Israel, including attempts to alter water chlorine levels and attacks on hospitals, attributing these to state-backed actors using proxy gangs to mask their involvement.

Bezos' Blue Origin working on orbital data center technology, WSJ reports

Bezos' Blue Origin working on orbital data center technology, WSJ reports

Dec 10 (Reuters) - Jeff Bezos' aerospace firm Blue Origin has been working for over a year on the necessary technology for artificial intelligence data centers in space, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

ECMWF Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Weather Forecasting Capabilities

ECMWF Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Weather Forecasting Capabilities

The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) has marked its 50th anniversary with a celebration at its headquarters in Reading, UK. Established in 1975, ECMWF is an independent intergovernmental organization comprising 23 member states and 12 cooperating states. Its primary mission is to enhance the accuracy of weather predictions, particularly for extreme weather events such as storms, floods, and heatwaves. The anniversary event brought together representatives from national meteorological services, scientists, and former Director Generals to reflect on the organization's achievements and advancements in weather forecasting technology, including the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning. The event also highlighted the collaborative efforts that have been instrumental in ECMWF's success over the past five decades.

Companies offer $279 million for Gulf of Mexico drilling rights in first of 30 planned oil sales

Companies offer $279 million for Gulf of Mexico drilling rights in first of 30 planned oil sales

Oil companies have offered $279 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico in the first offshore lease sale in the region since 2023

Wind and solar power frozen out of Trump permitting push

Wind and solar power frozen out of Trump permitting push

By Nichola Groom Dec 10 (Reuters) - U.S.

GE Vernova hits record high on bullish 2026 revenue outlook, buyback boost

GE Vernova hits record high on bullish 2026 revenue outlook, buyback boost

By Yagnoseni Das Dec 10 (Reuters) - Shares of GE Vernova surged to a record high on Wednesday after the power-equipment maker forecast higher revenue for 2026 and raised its buyback program by $4 billion.