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KEMA Labs White Paper Published in Electric Energy Online

KEMA Labs White Paper Published in Electric Energy Online
21 . Jan . 2025

KEMA Labs is pleased to announce the publication of its latest white paper in Electric Energy Online, titled ‘Wildfires, Climate Change, Data Centers: The Role of Quality Assurance in Supporting the US Grid’s Challenges.’ The paper explores key challenges facing the US power grid and the essential role of quality assurance in maintaining its reliability and resilience.

The white paper highlights major threats to grid stability, such as climate change, which is increasing the frequency of extreme weather events like hurricanes and wildfires, stressing the need for resilient infrastructure. The rapid expansion of data centers to meet growing cloud service demands is straining the grid, while the rising adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) calls for significant infrastructure upgrades to ensure reliable power delivery. Aging infrastructure also requires modernization, and the digitization of the grid increases vulnerability to cyberattacks. Effective regulatory coordination is crucial to addressing these challenges and ensuring grid reliability.

Quality assurance plays a vital role in tackling these issues by ensuring compliance with industry standards, enhancing operational reliability, and preventing costly failures. Many utilities rely on third-party organizations like KEMA Labs, which provides independent assessments, advanced testing facilities, and expert guidance.

With capabilities in short-circuit, high-voltage, thermal, and impulse testing, KEMA Labs supports utilities and manufacturers in maintaining high standards of quality and reliability.

Read the full white paper in Electric Energy Online to discover how quality assurance is shaping the future of the US power grid.

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