Reference Materials

Kate Rowland, Managing Editor of Intelligent Utility magazine, discusses how Dynamic LIne Ratings play a role in averting power line problems in her article, Ahead of the Storm: Weather Damage Averted by LIne Smarts

Dynamic Line Ratings Designated as a Key Enabling Technology for the Smart Grid by the U.S. Department of Energy

Kathleen Davis, Senior Editor of Utility Automation and Engineering magazine, discusses advances towards the SmartGrid, and some of the technologies that will help get us there in her article entitled Building a Better Transmission System.

GridWeek, the annual gathering for Smart Grid, provided the opportunity for organizations and businesses focused on Smart Grid to hold meetings and participate in collaborative sessions and learn from leading industry experts. The Valley Group was proud to be a Gold Sponsor, and to participate in the Grid Reliability: Hardening our Critical Energy Infrastructure session.

GridWeek, the annual gathering for Smart Grid, provides the opportunity for organizations and businesses focused on Smart Grid to hold meetings and participate in collaborative sessions and learn from leading industry experts. The Valley Group is proud to be a Gold Sponsor, and to participate in the Grid Reliability: Hardening our Critical Energy Infrastructure session, held on September 23, 2009, from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

James Varley, Editor of Modern Power Systems magazine, investigates the hidden potential of tension-based real-time line monitoring.

Visit this website to learn about the NEMA organization's role in encouraging investment in the Smart Grid.

Most overhead transmission line ratings are based on static assumptions, which are often not accurate or reliable. Learn how real time transmission ratings make all the difference.

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 includes establishment of mandatory, enforceable standards on operation of the transmission network, including thermal limits (SEC.215). Learn about TVG's product designed to help.

The Department of Energy is sponsoring a series of E-Forums (web-based presentations or "Webinars") on Smart Grid benefits. The Valley Group recently participated in the first such E-Forum. The attachment contains the presentation.

During a recent e-Forum sponsored by NEMA, Sandy Aivaliotis, the Senior Vice President of The Valley Group, gave this presentation to show the benefits of the Group's monitoring systems.

With special attention to the advent of the SmartGrid, The Valley Group's products advantages are clearly shown.

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In-depth information on CIGRE, CIGRE sessions, highlights, and papers.

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