Substation in a Cable for Adaptable, Low-cost Electrical Distribution (SCALED)
OPEN Access Government
September 12, 2025
Global electricity networks face a mounting dual challenge: increased demand and higher risk. Rapid electrification, the accelerated rollout of renewables, and the surging energy appetite of data centers are all straining grid capacity. At the same time, climate change and geopolitical instability raise the stakes for security and resilience. Recent conflicts have highlighted the vulnerability of energy infrastructure during crises, while market volatility has underscored the urgency …
ARPA-E Awards $3M to Virginia Tech to Study Cable Integrated Power Electronics for Future Grids
US Department of Enegy
March 13, 2022
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) will demonstrate a new concept to enable a compact, flexible, scalable, and adaptable medium-voltage (MV) distribution network for growing and changing electricity sources, demands, and usage patterns. The team will combine power electronics and MV cable benefits to create a cohesive structure that can replace bulky substation components while enhancing functionality…