Modernizing the world’s power grid
GreenBiz
JANUARY 29, 2024
Sponsored: A clean energy future will require the transformation of today’s power grid. To get there, businesses, utilities and governments must work together.
Leveraging quantum computing to tackle power grid challenges
Smart Energy International
MAY 5, 2024
The US Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is collaborating with quantum computing company IonQ to help solve power grid challenges and drive infrastructure improvements. In the US Department of Energy-funded project, the two organisations intend to explore how quantum computing technology can be used to modernise the power grid.
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How the Massive Growth in Solar Power Is Affecting Power Grids
POWER Magazine
MAY 1, 2024
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reported in March that the U.S. It was the industry’s The post How the Massive Growth in Solar Power Is Affecting Power Grids appeared first on POWER Magazine. solar industry installed 32.4 GWdc of capacity in 2023, a remarkable 51% increase compared to 2022.
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Iberdrola launches AI innovation project to optimise power grids
Smart Energy International
MAY 8, 2024
Iberdrola is leading the AI Innovation Data Space (i-DS) project to improve value extraction from data to optimise power grids. Specifically, the aim is to apply AI to speed up and enhance the extraction of value from the data to improve the service of distribution networks. With funding of more than €12.5
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Accelerated renewable energy deployment, energy storage needed for a resilient power grid in Puerto Rico
TechXplore
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
With a lot of solar and wind power, energy storage, and advanced extreme weather impact modeling, Puerto Rico could achieve a 100% renewable power grid by 2050. These and other recommendations are the results of the "Puerto Rico Grid Resilience and Transitions to 100% Renewable Energy Study" (PR100), announced Feb.
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Deloitte Report Details Importance of Energy Storage to U.S. Power Grid
POWER Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Energy industry analysts have said energy storage will be needed to support the integration of renewable energy into the U.S. power grid, and to provide grid flexibility and reliability. Energy […] The post Deloitte Report Details Importance of Energy Storage to U.S.
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Looming power grid rules could make or break the US energy transition
Canary Media
MAY 7, 2024
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has spent two years working on what could be the most important nationwide transmission grid reform in decades. Next week , it plans to finally announce its decision — and the implications for the clean energy transition are huge. FERC’s goal is to set rules for…
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Preparing the power grid for future quantum cyberattacks
Smart Energy International
MAY 10, 2024
This is the reasoning behind a new project being led by researchers at the University of Toronto to explore quantum-based technology solutions to defend power utilities against such future cyberattacks. And quantum computing, which is becoming more feasible and practical, is a powerful tool that will make our classical defences obsolete.”
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The world’s power grids, 50 million miles’ worth, need a major overhaul
The Verge: Energy
OCTOBER 17, 2023
. | Photo by Costfoto / NurPhoto via Getty Images Governments and utilities need to add or replace the equivalent of virtually all the world’s power grids by 2040 to reliably keep the lights on while cleaning up pollution from the power sector. We are heading fast towards an electric future, and grids are the weakest link.”
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ChatGrid to assist power grid operators with generative AI grid visualisation
Smart Energy International
MARCH 7, 2024
ChatGrid has been developed as a generative AI solution to simplify and speed up decision making for power grid operators in the US. Moreover, to further protect grid security, the model was not trained on the data itself.
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Bolstering Power Grid Cybersecurity in an Era of Hybrid Threats
POWER Magazine
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Soon after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Russian government-affiliated hackers orchestrated cyberattacks that targeted Ukraine’s electrical grid and energy infrastructure.
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Offshore wind farm balancing German power grid in green energy “milestone”
Renew Economy
MAY 22, 2022
Offshore wind energy in Germany is being used to stabilise the country's electricity system in case of grid fluctuations. The post Offshore wind farm balancing German power grid in green energy “milestone” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Second-life bus batteries backup Poland’s power grid
Smart Energy International
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Polish power distribution company Tauron has launched an energy storage facility project in Poland, using second-life electric bus batteries to support power grid management. The warehouse contains a power of 150kW and a capacity of 150kWh in Jaworzno and already cooperates with the power grid, says the DSO in a release.
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Sungrow VPP project to support ailing South African power grid
Smart Energy International
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Solar solutions provider Sungrow has signed a supply agreement with French renewable energy group EDF Renewables to provide liquid-cooled energy storage systems and MV transformers for the Umoyilanga project in South Africa which, once connected to the grid, will help alleviate impacts of the country’s power crisis.
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FERC Rule Will Get Clean Energy onto the U.S. Power Grid Faster?
NRDC onEarth
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Reforming the interconnection process is critical to advancing clean energy. FERC’s Order 2023 is an important first step, and NRDC stands with FERC to defend it.
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As surging threats teeter electrical power grids, scientists offer insights to make them more resilient
TechXplore
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Power grids—the web of electrical networks that sprawl across countries and continents—are under stress. Extreme weather events and volatile energy demands often push the system to the brink.
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Strengthening Puerto Rico’s power grid
Smart Energy International
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
When Hurricane Maria, a Category 4 storm with 155-mph winds, made a direct hit on Puerto Rico in 2017, it ravaged the island’s power grid and caused the longest blackout in US history. Maria left many residents without power for nearly a year. million customers. Marcelo Elizondo notes.
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Hitachi Completes Acquisition of ABB Power Grids to Tackle Renewable Energy’s Rise
GreenTechMedia
JULY 1, 2020
Japan’s Hitachi has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in ABB Power Grids worth up to $7.8 billion, creating a new business aimed at tackling the renewable and distributed energy frontiers of the power industry. percent stake in the venerable power grids unit of the Swiss-Swedish engineering giant.
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Open-source AI to protect power grids from DER fluctuations
Smart Energy International
MARCH 1, 2024
Researchers at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed open-source AI algorithms to protect grids from random fluctuations introduced by variable renewables.
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EPICS global research centre for 100% renewable power grids launched in US
Smart Energy International
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The new centre, which is based at the University’s Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) and launched formally on November 1, brings together partners from the UK and Australia as well as others in the US to undertake research towards the delivery of 100% renewable energy power grids across the world.
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New digital twin reference library to further decentralise power grids
Smart Energy International
JANUARY 27, 2023
The Digital Twin Consortium (DTC) – which aims to drive development of the digital tech – has announced a reference library of use cases and case studies, including use of digital twins as a tool to decentralise power grids.
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Rolls-Royce supplies battery containers to balance Singapore’s power grid
Smart Energy International
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Rolls-Royce has supplied three mtu EnergyPacks to system integrator Eigen Energy in Singapore to integrate more renewable energy and offset peak electricity loads on the power grid. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed Rolls-Royce has already supplied mtu EnergyPacks for around ten e-charging projects globally.
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Preparing power grids for extreme weather this winter
Smart Energy International
DECEMBER 22, 2023
With the worst of winter weather arguably still ahead of us, John Humble of grid voltage experts Fundamentals explores how intelligent risk management, targeted maintenance and better communication across our networks are critical for preparing our power grids to keep the lights on.
Dublin battery system to support the Irish power grid
Smart Energy International
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
In a bid to support Irish grid stability, Electricity Supply Board (ESB) has opened a major battery plant at its Poolbeg site in Dublin, which will add 75MW/150MWh of fast-acting energy storage. The location of this project, at our Poolbeg Energy Hub, will build on our longstanding history of innovation at the site.
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Reactive Technologies: Pinpointing the Inertia of Renewable-Powered Grids
GreenTechMedia
JANUARY 4, 2021
Getting to 100 percent clean energy presents power grid operators with a major problem: what to do about inertia. Reactive Technologies says its novel technology for measuring this critical aspect of grid stability can help them find answers. An increasingly valuable measurement for clean-powered grids.
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China Has ‘First-Strike’ Capability To Melt U.S. Power Grid With Electromagnetic Pulse Weapon
Jim Conca
JUNE 25, 2020
China now has a network of satellites, high-speed missiles, and super-EMP weapons that could melt down our electric grid, fry critical communications, and even takeout the ability of our aircraft carrier groups to respond.
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Managing power grid complexity: The 5 biggest priorities for utilities in 2024
Smart Energy International
JANUARY 18, 2024
In today’s distributed energy system, managing power grid complexity is challenging. But grid operators are often handling these changes with an ageing infrastructure that wasn’t built with a distributed energy system in mind. What is grid orchestration and why is it critical in 2024?
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Consumers Energy invests $100m into Michigan power grid reliability
Smart Energy International
MAY 24, 2022
Consumers Energy has announced plans for a $100 million investment to reduce the frequency and length of power outages. “As an energy provider, we know keeping the lights on is job number one for us. . “As an energy provider, we know keeping the lights on is job number one for us.
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Chart: The US clean energy backlog is getting bigger and bigger
Canary Media
APRIL 19, 2024
Energy developers are more eager than ever to build new solar, wind, and battery projects in the U.S. tera watts — were making their way through the series of studies and steps required to plug into the power grid, according to… As of December 2023, proposed projects encompassing nearly 2,600 gigawatts (GW) — or 2.6
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Nuclear energy is an ugly duckling in every possible respect: Too late, too costly, too toxic
Renew Economy
APRIL 4, 2024
Nuclear power in Australia would be too slow, too expensive, and unable to supply a 21st century power grid that will have moved to flexible power sources. The post Nuclear energy is an ugly duckling in every possible respect: Too late, too costly, too toxic appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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How the U.S. power grid is evolving to handle solar and wind
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 16, 2019
As renewable energy sources move mainstream, electricity generation and distribution systems are getting an extreme makeover.
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Power2Drive Europe: Mobile Electricity Storage Systems for Private Homes and Businesses – and for a Stable Power Grid
altenergymag
MAY 25, 2023
With e-mobility booming, there is more and more potential for e-cars to be used as mobile energy storage systems. They can supply electricity to private homes and offices, stabilizing the public power grid in the process.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Accelerated Renewable Energy Deployment and Energy Storage Needed for a Resilient Power Grid in Puerto RicoResults of the PR100 study outline near- and short-term strategies for Puerto Rico to achieve a renewable power grid by 2050
Global Renewable News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
With lots of solar and wind power, energy storage, and advanced extreme weather impact modeling, Puerto Rico could achieve a 100% renewable power grid by 2050. These and other recommendations are the.
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Midwest states need a modern grid to supercharge clean energy goals
NRDC onEarth
JUNE 15, 2023
Midwest states are already leading on clean energy, but achieving their goals depends on the power grid's readiness. We need the electricity system to catch up.
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As surging threats teeter electrical power grids, scientists offer insights to make them more resilient
Science Daily: Renewable Energy
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Power grids -- the web of electrical networks that sprawl across countries and continents -- are under stress. Extreme weather events and volatile energy demands often push the system to the brink.
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Harmonic filters: A key factor for a healthy power grid
Smart Energy International
OCTOBER 11, 2023
However, as our reliance on electricity has grown, so too has the complexity of our power grids. The addition of more electronic devices and renewable energy sources has resulted in an increase in harmonic distortion, which can lead to significant problems such as power quality issues, equipment failure and reduced efficiency.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids launches charging system for EV fleets
Charged
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Hitachi ABB Power Grids, a newly formed joint venture between the two electronics giants, has launched a new “grid-to-plug” EV charging system for public transport and commercial fleet operators. The new solution, called Grid-eMotion Fleet, is designed to enable fleet operators to efficiently scale up their operations.
Hitachi drops ABB Power Grids and is now officially Hitachi Energy
Renewable Energy World
OCTOBER 14, 2021
This summer Hitachi announced its intention to change its name to Hitachi Energy and drop the joint venture name it adopted when it purchased the grid business from ABB. Today, the company is announcing that the former name, Hitachi ABB Power Grids, has been officially changed to simply Hitachi Energy.
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Electrical distributor EIS to acquire Power Grid Supply
Smart Energy International
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
EIS, a distributor of electrical process materials and components in North America, announced the successful acquisition of Power Grid Supply (PGS), a supplier of transformer parts and components for the production, repair, and remanufacturing of transformers.
Hitachi Energy upgrades Canadian transformer facilities with over $100m
Smart Energy International
APRIL 30, 2024
Swiss tech major Hitachi Energy has announced an upgrade and modernisation of its power transformer factory in Varennes, and other facilities in Montreal, Canada, to address fast-growing customer demand for sustainable energy in North America. The additional 130,000 square foot (approx.
Smart Energy Finances: Navigating the 2024 energy landscape
Smart Energy International
DECEMBER 21, 2023
This final 2023 edition of Smart Energy Finances Weekly looks into key deals from the last year and different trends to keep your eye on as we transition into 2024. Think AI-boosted investment platforms, moves to ease up grid connection queues and top tech players to watch.
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Poland’s Enea Operator pilots AI for power grid load forecasts
Smart Energy International
MARCH 11, 2024
Polish DSO Enea Operator is implementing deep learning AI predictive models for distribution grid modelling. The project is predicated on the need to better adapt the grid to the changing conditions of the electricity market with growing renewable energies and for example new energy efficiency regulations. Have you read?
DERConnect will enable researchers to test integration of renewable energy and EV batteries into the power grid
Charged
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
The National Science Foundation has awarded $39 million to a team of engineers and computer scientists at the University of California San Diego to build a test bed to better understand how to integrate distributed energy sources and EV batteries into the power grid. “We
Tackling the energy transition with a grid that can sense, think, and act
Smart Energy International
JANUARY 30, 2024
Why do renewables such as distributed energy resources (DERs) present such a challenge? The hard truth is that the majority of electric grids were not originally designed to accommodate DERs, writes Dominique Verhulst, head of the Energy Segment at Nokia’s Network Infrastructure Group.
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