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US Department of Energy announces $3.5bn for grid resilience

Smart Energy International

In its biggest investment in the nation’s grid, the White House announced a $3.46 billion investment for 58 projects across 44 states to strengthen electric grid resilience and reliability, invest in microgrids and enable more renewable energy generation across America.

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ENTSO-E releases draft RDI roadmap to 2034

Smart Energy International

ENTSO-E has released its draft research, development and innovation roadmap 2024-2034 for Europe’s transmission system for consultation. These are: • Cluster 1 – Power grid: backbone for the energy system – to improve resilience, efficiency and sustainability of power grids from planning, procurement, construction to utilisation.

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

Smart Energy International

These models aim to help eliminate network monitoring blind spots in stress-testing grid resilience and improve severe weather response while reducing reliance on manual field surveys. Under the terms of the three-year partnership, commercial financing will be extended on a project-by-project basis. billion ($300.9 million).

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Transforming India’s Urban Landscape: Smart Cities Embrace Green Building Concept

Econaur

This innovative approach aims to create urban environments that prioritize sustainability, energy efficiency, and a reduced carbon footprint. By amalgamating technology and eco-friendly construction, India is paving the way for a greener and smarter future.

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

Smart Energy International

In addition to remote grids, PG&E’s system hardening efforts include undergrounding, installing stronger and more resilient poles and replacing bare powerlines with larger, covered lines. The new remote grid will power Pepperwood’s Bechtel House, which houses overnight visitors.

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Grid Storage R&D Center planned for Pacific Northwest National Lab by 2025

Renewable Energy World

Department of Energy announced the beginning of design and construction of the Grid Storage Launchpad located at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington. The building is expected to be operational and ready for occupancy by 2025. “It

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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. We’re excited and honored to partner with Citizens to help some of our most vulnerable communities build resilience against climate change.” Citizens President Joseph P.