Listen, in this episode of DC Power Hour, Allen is joined by Nick Fortune and Mike Vest of HOPPECKE Batteries Inc. as they discuss power outages, threats to the grid, and more with Ryan Wallace and Lucas Berndt from Eagle Eye Power Solutions. Episode Highlights 5:09 – My feeling is that the grid is overextended. […]
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A recent report conducted by NERC (North American Electric Reliability Conference) highlights the increased risk of power outages this summer – with demand sharply increasing (more data centers, more AC needed with rising temps, etc.) and no improvement to current grid infrastructure in sight. In fact, the U.S. is projected to need an additional 10 […]
In this episode of DC Power Hour host Allen Byrne is joined by DC power experts Lucas Berndt and Ryan Wallace to discuss our aging DC power infrastructure, focusing on under-funding, skill shortages, and maintenance challenges. They explore real-world outages and the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades and skilled tradespeople. Episode Highlights 5:33 – They […]
Join Allen from the Battery Blarney duo on this episode of DC Power Hour as he welcomes back industry expert Al Warner and introduces Ryan Wallace, a new team member at Eagle Eye and first-time guest. Together, they dive into the timely topic of power outages, breaking down the causes and sharing their valuable industry […]
The US Electrical Grid is a complex integrated structure that is under continuous development. To ensure that reliable development matches the growth in demand, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) developed the Standard, TPL-001-1 System Performance Under Normal Conditions. The objective was to establish the basic performance requirements for both generation and transmission. The […]
In this episode of the DC Power Hour David and Allen introduce Ed Rafter, a special guest on DC Power Hour, who is an expert in UPS batteries. They discuss the differences between ups and downs, voltage, discharge times, and other aspects of battery powering. Ed has a 40-year career in mission-critical applications, focusing on […]
The Battery Blarney Duo welcomes Al Warner to talk about the unreliability of the electric grid. The electric grid is one of the most important infrastructure elements in the United States. It’s a system of interconnected power plants and transmission lines that delivers electricity to homes and businesses. The grid is also one of the […]
This episode focuses on the reality vs. myths of moving from fossil fuels toward alternative, renewable energy sources. George and Allen discuss the true effect this will have on society, the environment, and the power industry. While electrification in theory will greatly reduce carbon emissions and result in a more sustainable environment and future, in […]
The world is changing – is our electrical grid prepared to handle it? In this episode of DC Power Hour, George, Allen and the guys acknowledge the anniversary of the Texas power outage last February by discussing how extreme weather and the stress on the power grid affects everyone. From extreme weather events to the […]
In this episode of DC Power Hour, we discuss the pros and cons of electric vehicles and their impact on the power industry. George and Allen hold a spirited debate on this timely topic in the Battery Blarney segment. They discuss the safety concerns of lithium-ion batteries, the environmental impact of alternative energy sources, and […]
In this episode of the DC Power Hour podcast, we learn about equipment redundancy. In the Battery Blarney segment, industry experts George Pedersen and Allan Byrne explain what it is, why it is important, and what applications it pertains to. They discuss their experience in the telecom industry and the evolution from redundant chargers to […]
In the Battery Blarney segment of this episode, George and Allen talk about the aging grid infrastructure in America and the proposed infrastructure bill. They also talk about what happened in Texas and discuss problems with financial engineering and energy storage. One of the problems is that the infrastructure has not kept pace with the […]