The Energy Department’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a smart platform using AI and signal processing to detect power line arcing before wildfires, equipment damage or blackouts occur. The system analyzes real-time grid data and has been trained on over 5,700 waveform signatures to identify seven types of electrical faults, including arcing faults that often go unnoticed. Southern California Edison validated the tool, which amplified fault detection visibility from 6% to 72% during testing, enabling faster utility responses to prevent outages. The innovation addresses grid vulnerabilities amid extreme weather and surging energy demand, offering critical support for regions like…

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