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A modern electrical substation with high-voltage equipment and overhead wires, featuring a "Winner 2025" badge in the foreground, highlights grid innovation from the Guangxi Electric Power Design Institute of China Energy Engineering.

YII Winner | China Energy Engineering Group Guangxi Electric Power Design Institute Sets New Standard for Grid Innovation  

Guangxi Nanning 500kV power transmission and transformation Project Organization: China Energy Engineering Group Guangxi Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. Project Name: Application of GIS+BIM Digital Intelligence Technology to the Entire Lifecycle of China Southern Power Grid’s Location: Nanning City,...

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by Eleanore Nguyen-Locke

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YII Project Profile | APD Global Digitally Reinvents Perth’s Power Infrastructure

In Perth, Western Australia, the PTA Sutherland St. Load Upgrade project is helping modernize the city’s electrical infrastructure to support its growing public transport system....

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by Eleanore Nguyen-Locke

Aerial view of a lush green mountainous landscape in Southwest China, with reservoirs and dams built between valleys generating clean energy, birds flying above, and clouds partially covering the scene.

YII Project Profile | SIDRI overcomes complex geology to deliver clean energy breakthrough in Southwest China

Caiziba Pumped-Storage Power Station Organization: Shanghai Investigation, Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd. (SIDRI) Project Name: Caiziba Pumped-Storage Power Station Location: Fengjie County, Chongqing, China Project Phase: Construction and Commissioning Expected Completion Date: Not specified Estimated Project Cost: Not specified...

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by Gavin England

Aerial view of an industrial facility with a large warehouse, multiple smaller buildings, parking areas, and greenery within a fenced perimeter.

YII Project Profile | PT Wijaya Karya delivers the world’s largest refuse-derived fuel facility

The RDF Jakarta Plant, located in Rorotan, Indonesia, is the world’s largest refuse-derived fuel facility. It is designed to convert up to 2,500 tons of municipal waste daily into a fuel source that is a sustainable alternative to coal....

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by Gavin England

A broken utility pole with downed wires lies on snowy ground beside a road, with cars parked nearby and trees in the background.

43% Human Error: The Grid Reliability Wake-up Call

Having recently joined the Bentley team, I’ve been exploring the challenges and opportunities shaping grid reliability today. With a background in BIM, mechanical engineering, and telecom, I’ve seen how digital transformation can unlock performance and resilience in complex systems. Now,...

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by Eryn Doran

Aerial view of an electrical substation with power lines, highlighting the role of electric utilities in balancing sustainability near a forested area and grassy field.

Electric Utilities: Is Sustainability Sustainable? 

Energy transition evolution The global energy transition is no longer optional. It is underway, and utilities are leading the charge. Electric utilities are working to manage major shifts, such as rising demand from electric vehicles and expanding data centers, aging...

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by Martha Murillo

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