The global energy transition is accelerating, and with this is the shift to renewable generation. But this shift to “clean generation” is not a simple one. There are significant challenges with this wholesale shift when you consider the circular economy. Without a long-term strategic view, it raises questions about the sustainability of this green transition.
The sunny state of Florida is where I’ve called home most of my life, where I trained to be an engineer, and where I got my start in the electricity industry at the Florida Power and Light Co.
Introducing Ciara Gurhy, Project Manager on the PMO team!
For 20+ years, Groundline has been a go-to for transmission and distribution infrastructure design. But to hit net zero by 2050, we’re stepping up our game from just suppliers to proactive partners.
Introducing Tyron Peterson, our Senior CAD Technician
Introducing Marilyn, our Principal Engineer
Johnny Willis, Chartered Professional Engineer
We are excited to introduce our new EHV Cable Design service, offering faster project completion and better value. Led by Roger Key, this service enhances our existing offerings and ensures seamless project delivery.
Extreme weather events driven by climate change are increasingly threatening the reliability and resilience of electricity network infrastructure. To address these challenges, a holistic approach to infrastructure planning and investment is essential.
In a recent podcast discussion, Christian Nolan, President of Groundline USA, highlighted the critical challenges facing utility resiliency today - Aging Infrastructure, Climate Change, Cybersecurity, and Workforce & Skills.
At the COP28 climate conference held in Dubai in December, the world’s nations pledged to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Harman is one of our Senior Overhead Lines Engineers and has become the 4th person in our team to become a Chartered Professional Engineer.
From a two-man operation in 2004 to the 70+-person organisation we are today, Groundline’s success has always been based on long-term relationships and a reputation for providing honest advice, innovative thinking, and high-quality service.
Introducing Amber, our new Senior People and Culture Advisor in the Groundline NZ Office
The electricity lines industry is currently facing a critical challenge: A significant shortage of skilled engineering talent.
Christian shares key insights on how asset management can play a vital role in helping utilities to achieve sustainable outcomes that suit their business objectives.
There is a lot of talk about reliability, modernisation and cybersecurity in the utility industry, but are we talking about resiliency enough?And is resiliency considered as its own entity sufficiently in risk management decisions?
Christian Nolan, President Groundline USA talks about the role asset management plays in helping utilities to achieve sustainable outcomes that suit their business objectives.
Paradigm Shift in Timber Pole Condition Assessment - Utilization of measurable health indices for objective asset management decisions
Christian Nolden, President Groundline USA talks with Tripp Winkler about a common confusion between resilience and reliability in utility networks and the impact it has on asset management and network strength.
Sarah is our newest Junior Overhead Lines Engineer and is based in our Groundline New Zealand office.
Electric utility companies in a growing number of states across the U.S. are struggling with a dilemma
Craig is the latest member of our team to be recognised as a Chartered Professional Engineer.
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Groundline is excited to welcome Fathima Naushad to our team. She has joined us as a Junior Overhead Line Engineer.
The team at Groundline are celebrating that Ertugrul Keles, Senior Overhead Lines Engineer has just become a Chartered Professional Engineer.
If Australia is to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, we’ll need to see a major programme of renewable energy projects come online in the next two decades.
Many in the electricity industry confuse resilience and reliability as the same thing, when they are in fact, quite different. This is a call to regulators, governments and industry leaders - we need to change how we operate and fast!
May 4th 2023 saw Groundline Engineering formalise its entry into the US market in a ceremony presided over by New Zealand Trade Commissioner Vicky Whitlock in Washington DC.
As we continue to upgrade and build new lines, it is critical for project owners to balance cost, speed and social license to secure a sustainable and reliable energy future.
The electricity industry is under pressure globally, but is struggling to deliver. We believe our sector needs change – the technology is already here and it doesn’t cost the earth.
If you think about some of the most exciting projects underway in the world today, then the Australia-Asia Powerlink (AAPL) project in Western Australia is high on the list. This is such an exciting opportunity on the renewables stage.
