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Batteries may suffer the same performance issues as solar – NERC

Smart Energy International

As inverter-based resources like wind turbines, solar photovoltaic, and battery energy storage systems are introduced to the grid, the associated risks are becoming more apparent. These instances were the first “significant” events involving battery storage systems, NERC said. Have you read?

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How predictive AI is helping smooth the path to net zero

Smart Energy International

In the past year or so, we have seen the emergence of many new and exciting applications for predictive AI in the energy industry to better maintain and optimise energy assets. However, that is starting to be overcome thanks to the wider digital transformation of the energy industry. The reward is cheaper electricity for all.

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AutoGrid Responds Across the Globe to a Summer Like No Other

AutoGrid

Temperature records were logged across both the northern and southern hemispheres, with nearly 400 new records set. This heat feeds surging demand for electricity and increased strain on already taxed power grids. GW of dirty power plant usage Controlling over 1.1

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Emporia’s energy management system prepares for the bidirectional EV charging future

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Total control of power usage: from solar to EV and back to the house. Emporia Energy, which makes an energy management system for homes and small businesses, has launched a new smart Level 2 charger, and plans to offer bidirectional capability soon. The last one I was running is called Concord Energy.

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5 Government Initiatives from Around the World That Are Helping Reduce the Impact of Climate Change

Green Tech Challenge

India’s Plan to Promote Electric Cars The Indian government is preparing a new policy to promote the use of electric vehicles and lessen its fossil fuel consumption. The timelines are still being ironed out, but the initial roadmap is that one-third of India’s petrol and diesel vehicles will have shifted to electric by 2030.

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Logistics provider NFI opens heavy-duty EV charging hub near California ports

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The charging hub will support NFI’s fleet of 50 heavy-duty electric trucks, which perform drayage operations in and around the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Microgrid functionality will enable charging resiliency for fleet operations even when grid power is unavailable.

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AMPLY Power offers EV fleets guaranteed uptime and zero charging challenges

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AMPLY Power says its charging as a service model provides 99.9% During previous tech revolutions, third-party contractors emerged to provide turnkey services to companies for things like data centers and solar installations. uptime, critical to scaling EV deployments. I also tell the story of data centers.