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Grid mod company raises $23M for power line construction, grid capacity

Smart Energy International

Infravision, a company focused on power grid modernisation with drone-enabled power line upgrades, announced it has raised $23 million in Series A financing. “We’re confident Infravision’s proven technology is the solution for today and for the future of power line construction automation and grid efficiency.”

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US Department of Energy announces $3.5bn for grid resilience

Smart Energy International

billion GRIP Program, which itself is one of several tools from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda that DOE is meant to use to strengthen, diversify, and expand America’s power grid while creating union jobs and building community climate resilience.

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Smart Energy Finances: Growth financing for AI-based network resilience

Smart Energy International

The round comes as severe weather and wildfires continue to cause significant stress on power grids across the globe, in some cases causing blackouts This is resulting in greater investments into power grids and networks. million) in Series A financing to enhance its energy storage business. billion ($300.9 million).

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PG&E deploys its first 100% renewable remote grid in wildfire mitigation push

Smart Energy International

The new remote grid will power Pepperwood’s Bechtel House, which houses overnight visitors. “Pepperwood regularly hosts researchers, policy-makers and philanthropists from around the world to learn about wildfire resilience innovation. The generation source is a canopy solar array.

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PG&E partnership would bring up to $1bn for transmission improvements

Smart Energy International

We’re committed to finding innovative and affordable new ways to ensure that the transformation of California’s energy system benefits all the state’s residents. PG&E would remain responsible for the development, design, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction and operations and maintenance of the relevant assets.

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Smart Energy Finances: CPower closes Centrica demand response acquisition

Smart Energy International

Investing in green energy innovation in Rotterdam. Clients such as Aura Power, Black Mountain Energy Storage, Cypress Creek Renewables, Iberdrola, Lightrock Power and Sol Systems are already using the LevelTen Asset Marketplace to procure and monetise pre-construction renewable energy projects.

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California’s Latest Demand-Side Emergency Plan Takes Heat from Providers

GreenTechMedia

The proposal’s primary innovation, an Emergency Load Reduction Program that would pay customers to cut power use during grid emergencies above and beyond their existing demand response commitments, offers lucrative incentives. regulatory affairs.

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