Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Reflectors placed in orbit around the Earth which reflect sunlight towards future solar power farms at dawn and dusk could help accelerate the transition to net-zero, researchers say. The additional sunlight could boost the output of the world’s future solar farms, particularly after sunset when electricity demand is high.

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Greentown Labs

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Decarbonizing the electricity sector is critical to climate action—not only because it’s responsible for 25 percent of the United States’ greenhouse-gas emissions, but because decarbonizing the other key greenhouse-gas-emitting sectors (transportation, manufacturing, buildings, and agriculture) must rely heavily on renewable-powered electrification.

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 5, 2021

California is facing a major decision under a tight deadline — whether it should push for large-scale power plants and batteries to prevent a repeat of its August 2020 rolling blackouts this coming summer, or turn to behind-the-meter resources like batteries and demand response. Growing demand for expanding demand response.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Over the past half-decade, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has consistently won court battles upholding its authority over states to set the rules for how distributed energy resources can play in wholesale energy markets. “But if the aggregations do include demand response, the opt-out can apply,” she said.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Jeff Perry, executive vice president of Asset Management for Agilitas Energy, writes on how energy storage technology can improve grid and renewables reliability, taking pressure off grid operators at peak demand periods. Instead, it emphasises the importance of increasing energy storage to stabilize the energy system.

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Clean Energy Canada

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

residents support the provincial government and BC Hydro’s recent $36 billion investment to expand and improve the electricity grid over the next decade, according to a new public opinion survey conducted by Stratcom for Clean Energy Canada. Overwhelmingly, B.C. based industries over the next decade.

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TechXplore

MARCH 21, 2024

Small-scale solar power, also known as rooftop or distributed solar, has grown considerably in the U.S. It provides electricity without emitting air pollutants or climate-warming greenhouse gases, and it meets local energy demand without requiring costly investments in transmission and distribution systems.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

Do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your electric company? We recently had the opportunity to speak with other electricity providers that have been in business for over 30 years. There may be certain truths about electricity providers being kept hidden from public view – but not anymore.

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Renewable Energy World

JANUARY 28, 2021

Florida Power & Light Company announced that construction has begun on the FPL Manatee Energy Storage Center , which is expected to become the world’s largest integrated solar-powered battery system, according to the company. Located in Parrish, Fla., Located in Parrish, Fla.,

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Solar Power World

JANUARY 2, 2024

Electrification incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are already starting to drive demand for heat pumps and electrical upgrades, just as tax credits accelerated the solar and EV markets in the past. </span> appeared first on Solar Power World.

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GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

She’s an expert on utility business models, grid integration, and demand response. She’s going to help us understand the technology and market-design landscape for demand response. The Interchange is supported by Schneider Electric , the leader of digital transformation in energy management and automation.

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The Verge: Energy

APRIL 8, 2024

. | Photo by Lori Van Buren / Albany Times Union via Getty Images You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone, and the total eclipse is a stark reminder of that adage when it comes to the key role solar energy currently plays in the US. Grid managers have had to find backup sources of energy to cope with the eclipse.

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GreenTechMedia

APRIL 7, 2020

electricity markets and hurt generators in 2020, the U.S. Energy Information Administration says — even the fast-growing wind and solar power sectors. electric power sector generation to include the COVID-19 outbreak’s massive economic disruptions. percent decline in electric sales, EIA says.

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GreenTechMedia

MARCH 3, 2020

In Kentucky, coal still generates the great majority of electricity; 75 percent in 2018, according to the Energy Information Administration. Last year, renewable-powered electricity in the U.S. surpassed coal-fired power, and two of the largest coal retirements slated for 2020 are in Kentucky.

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Solar Power World

APRIL 13, 2021

The United States needs energy storage to reach the carbon-free electricity goals necessary to curb the worst effects of climate change. “We are seeing significant demand for solar paired with energy storage across the United States for use-cases such as… The post The U.S.

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R-Squared Energy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Note: The is the final article in a series on the recently released 2023 Statistical Review of World Energy. The Renewable Juggernaut Over the past decade, the global growth rate of renewable energy trounced every other energy source. Global Renewable Energy Consumption 1965-2022. exajoules of renewable energy.

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R-Squared Energy

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

with electricity from solar photovoltaic (PV) power. on solar power would require a substantial amount of backup power or storage for when the sun isn’t shining. I also knew that my solar PV calculation was subject to many assumptions, and the answer could therefore be 50% too large or 50% too small.

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GreenTechMedia

MARCH 25, 2020

Restaurants, factories and hotels that have shut their doors and sent workers home don’t need much electricity. As that reality sets in, it could take the shine off one of the brightest spots for the renewables market: corporate demand. “How much will the boost in residential demand offset the decrease in commercial demand?

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Places like Phoenix and Yuma which average 300 or more sunny days every year are especially supportive of residential solar energy. When those days happen, many people lose the full potential benefit of their residential solar systems , so they only get half of the potential benefit of a solar power system.

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GreenTechMedia

MAY 12, 2020

Duke Energy is standing behind its plan to double its renewable energy base to 16 gigawatts by 2025 despite the depressing effect the coronavirus outbreak is having on its utilities. Utilities across the country are reporting dramatic drops in commercial and industrial energy demand. power utilities, with 7.4

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Renewable Energy World

AUGUST 17, 2021

Florida Power & Light crews have installed the first battery modules and more than two-thirds of the containers for its massive Manatee solar-storage hybrid project. The NextEra Energy-owned utility has installed 100 of 132 containers for the FPL Manatee Energy Storage Center. POWERGEN+ Online series later this month.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 19, 2020

homes and commercial buildings consume roughly two-fifths of the country’s overall energy, three-fourths of all electricity, and account for most of the peak electricity demand that drives generation and power grid infrastructure costs.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Modeling experts from US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and several other institutions call attention to the need for better energy system models in a recent Nature Energy paper. Electric utilities use the models in long-term grid planning.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) uses electricity to cool air until it liquefies, so it can be stored until an opportune moment arrives when it can be brought back to a gaseous state and used for power generation. Katie Smith of law firm Reddie & Grose LLP examines where the approach fits into the energy storage landscape.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 28, 2020

Wind energy is well-known for its capability to cut electricity costs for consumers as it replaces the produced fuel with wind energy free of charge. Due to this factor, wind energy is strongly beneficial compared to traditional energy sources and power generators.

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Solar Power World

JANUARY 19, 2021

In addition to puzzles and alcohol, one product that saw a significant boost in sales during the pandemic was the energy storage system. With more people looking at their homes as sanctuaries in need of reliable electricity, the demand for residential battery backup is on the rise.

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altenergymag

JULY 12, 2022

Redstone facility in Northern Cape will use molten salt to store energy from the sun, deliver electricity to 200,000 homes during peak demand

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 26, 2021

The global economy of 2020 was primarily shaped by the coronavirus pandemic which greatly affected energy usage, project engagement and investments worldwide. Fortunately, 2021 signals some progression towards normality, and there are hopes that the energy market will follow suit with renewed conviction for renewables. Billion by 2021.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 27, 2024

Solar energy targets in Europe have increased by an average of 87%, however, grid and flexibility planning trail far behind renewable goals, putting the energy transition at risk. That is the finding of the latest analysis by Solar Power Europe, the association representing the entire European value chain.

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The Guardian: Energy

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The drive to net zero is expected to increase demand for electricity supplies, and Great Britain’s grid is being rewired and expanded to accommodate the many new green energy projects. Continue reading.

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Solar Power World

APRIL 17, 2021

By Ali McBride, Aurora Solar Even the most ardent solar evangelists can agree on one limitation solar panels have: they only produce electricity when the sun is shining. But, peak energy use tends to come in the evenings, coinciding with decreased solar generation and causing a supply and demand issue.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

The researchers say the proposal offers “a pragmatic approach to achieving zero-energy homes by harnessing wind and solar power”. The renewable energy technology is also located close to the properties so its deployment does not need to await upgrades to the grid. The VAWTs were applied to the study virtually.

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Solar Power World

JANUARY 25, 2022

By Michael Klaus, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth Battery energy storage projects serve a variety of purposes for utilities and other consumers of electricity, including backup power, frequency regulation and balancing electricity supply with demand.

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Business Green

APRIL 22, 2020

Cool, sunny weather and the low air pollution levels caused by the coronavirus lockdown have helped drive a new all-time solar power record in the UK, with solar farms generating a peak of 9.69GW of electricity for the grid on Monday afternoon. per cent of the UK's electricity during the first quarter of the year.

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Solar Industry

DECEMBER 5, 2023

OhmConnect has integrated its Market-Aware Behind-the-Meter Battery Storage Pilot Program with SunPower, recently introduced as part of the California Energy Commission’s Demand Side Grid Support Program. MWh of energy during market-triggered events, with an average participation rate of 94%, says OhmConnect. .

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The global energy landscape is on the cusp of transformational changes as the migration to clean power gathers pace. With world leaders about to gather in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the COP 28 climate summit, the transition to green energy will be one of the key topics on the agenda.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Designed, developed and manufactured by the firm, a developer of intelligent energy storage solutions, the project aims to develop a prototype smart energy network at the Friarton Waste Depot. “As For example, transfer solar power generated in a school during summer holidays to another Council site.

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