U.S. Wind Industry to See Record Capacity in 2012
This spring, the U.S. wind industry posted its busiest first quarter in history, installing 788 new turbines and 1,695 megawatts (MW) in 17 states. According to the American Wind Energy Association...
View ArticleLas Vegas: The City That Never Sleeps
This year’s NECA Convention is held in the City that Never Sleeps— Las Vegas! With the enormous amount of visitors, lights, hotels, clubs, and casinos, it makes you wonder: “How much energy does the...
View ArticleEnergy Industry Megatrend #2: Demand for Resources
There’s been a lot of discussion lately about natural resources in the energy sector. And for good reason: the global demand for resources is one of the biggest trends shaping the energy industry....
View ArticleEnergy Industry Megatrend #3: The Shift to Renewable Energy
You’ve seen the stats: it’s been a banner year for renewable energy. For solar, a first-quarter record of 506 megawatts (MW) installed brought total photovoltaic capacity to 4,427 MW in 2012. Earlier...
View ArticleFive Megatrends Shaping the Energy Industry
The U.S. energy industry is in the midst of unprecedented change—and it’s a change that will have a major impact on the way utilities and energy companies do business. Southwire has identified five...
View ArticleIntelligent Grid Systems Offers Innovative Line Monitoring
Southwire Energy Division’s new line of Intelligent Grid solutions combine innovations in monitoring and analytics to provide wide area awareness of grid assets. Solutions include line and substation...
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