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June 2026
BESS Growth, Grid Reliability & Compliance in 2026
Sodium-ion vs LFP lifecycle economics, 61.5 GWh of CATL supply deals,
four US projects across Texas, California, Colorado, and Georgia, and
what long-dated offtakes mean for grid reliability engineering.
May 2026
Grid Reliability, BESS Breakthroughs & Energy Transition
NERC Milestone 4 workshop, MISO reliability outlook, DTE's $474M rate case, record European BESS deployment, and next-gen LFP battery evolution.
April 2026
AI Power Surge Reshaping Data Center Infrastructure in 2026
Explore how AI is driving hyperscale data center growth, rising power demand, behind-the-meter energy systems, and next-generation engineering design.
March 2026
NERC Strategic & Reliability Updates
Key insights on grid reliability, cyber security resilience, NERC standards activity, and global battery energy storage developments shaping the bulk power system.
February 2026
Powering Reliability in the Age of AI and Large Load Growth
Insights on AI-driven demand, data center impacts, transmission challenges, and NERC reliability trends shaping the bulk power system in 2026.
January 2026
Navigating NERC Compliance in the Era of Inverter-Based Resources
A comprehensive overview of the IBR Registration Initiative, new PRC/CIP standards, and what asset owners must do now to remain compliant heading into 2026 enforcement.
July 2025
Grid Reliability, IBR Compliance & Engineering Readiness
NERC's 2025 State of Reliability report, the new IBR Registration Initiative for GOs and GOPs, energy adequacy rethink, and upcoming NERC compliance deadlines.
May 2025
Industry NERC News – May 2025 Update
Cold weather preparedness deadlines, IBR modeling deficiency alert exposing 15,000+ MW of risk, ballot results, and upcoming NERC standards taking effect 2025–2027.
April 2025
Keentel Power Pulse – Engineering the Future of the Grid
Global energy trends, IEEE 2800 and NERC PRC-006-5 compliance updates, BESS going mainstream, 345 kV interconnection projects, and digital substation innovations.
Learn cable ampacity and sizing methods, conductor thermal limits, derating factors, and cable sizing calculations for reliable power systems.
Learn how NERC large loads affect grid reliability, data centers, power electronic loads, and interconnection planning. Discover key risks now.
Learn TVA interconnection queue rules, LGIP cluster study steps, deposits, network upgrade costs, and withdrawal penalties. Plan smarter grid projects now.
Learn ISO-NE interconnection rules, cluster study steps, LGIP, ETU IP, and readiness deposits. Discover how to plan reliable grid projects now.
Learn BPA interconnection model requirements, EMT modeling requirements, and interconnection study models for successful transmission grid integration.
Discover power engineering programming, substation automation, and digital protection techniques. Learn about SCADA integration and modern grid solutions.
Explore floating nuclear data centers, AI infrastructure, nuclear-powered computing, and advanced cooling systems in the ABS/HEC concept study.
Learn PJM large load interconnection rules, data center grid reliability risks, and expedited interconnection options. Discover key pathways.
Small modular reactors may solve data center power needs with firm, low-carbon nuclear energy. Discover SMR benefits, risks, and grid impact.
Learn practical guidance for large load interconnections, including data center grid impacts, technical studies, EMT modeling, ride-through requirements, reliability risks, and mitigation strategies.
Learn ERCOT dynamic model submission requirements for PSS/E, TSAT, PSCAD, MQT reports, verification reports, UDM guidelines, REGC_A vs REGC_B modeling, and RIOO-RS submissions.
Explore Keentel Engineering’s technical analysis of a 230kV GIS substation, covering SF6 gas-insulated switchgear, protection systems, IEC 61850 automation, grounding, lightning protection, and control logic.
