Smart Energy International

JANUARY 24, 2024

The IEA’s Electricity 2024 report records electricity demand growth easing in 2023 but is projected to accelerate over the next three years through 2026. The update finds that world demand for electricity grew by 2.2% The update finds that world demand for electricity grew by 2.2% in 2023, less than the 2.4% Have you read?

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 19, 2023

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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Renewable Energy World

JULY 21, 2021

Enel Green Power North America has acquired a 3.2GW solar portfolio, including 450MW solar-plus-storage projects, from Dakota Renewable Energy. Balancing a renewable grid: What are the options? Massive 50-GW wind, solar, hydrogen power plant with unique ownership model announced in Australia. Have you read?

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North America Power grid Resilience Hydrogen 109

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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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The DER company has acquired Centrica’s demand response division, bolstering their DER capacity from 5.6GW to 6.3GW. CPower closes Centrica demand response acquisition. Their services aim to help customers earn revenue for participating in demand response solutions that bolster the grid. GW of #DER capacity!

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Smart Energy International

MAY 2, 2024

The report, focussed on potential opportunities for AI in the grid, finds that AI is able to improve grid planning, permitting, operations and reliability and resilience as well to advance the broader transition to a clean energy economy.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Indian scheme was awarded in fiscal year 2022 and covers the construction of a new 400/220kV substation at Koppal along with 144km of 400kV direct current transmission line with extension of the 40kV GIS Bays at the PGCIL (Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd) Narendra substation. Also from Smart Energy Finances: E.ON

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The company will operate for consumers in the US and Canada, aiming to unlock the potential offered by EVs for the electric power grid. In the future, the platform will enable EV owners to contribute to grid stability during peak demand through vehicle-to-grid (V2G) applications.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $42 million for 15 projects across 11 states meant to improve the reliability, resiliency, and flexibility of the domestic power grid through the research and development of next-generation semiconductor technologies.

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Charged

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Smart charging—which simply means scheduling EV charging for times of lower electrical demand—can greatly reduce the burden EVs place on the grid. This program is designed to reduce demand on the grid by automatically shifting charging away from peak times, while still allowing drivers to use their cars when they need to.

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 27, 2023

According to West Monroe, in the US specifically, there are five priorities for utilities in 2024: decarbonisation and integrated electrification and gas planning; decentralised and virtual power supplies; transmission infrastructure needs; resiliency and security objectives; system operations digitisation.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A new partnership in the US combines a demand response programme with smart air conditioners, enabling a gamified reward system to incentivise consumers to lower consumption at times of peak demand on the power grid.

Home Energy Monitoring 59

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 23, 2022

They aim to build momentum for a cleaner and more resilient regional power grid. Have you read: Construction starts on 230MW solar plant in Azerbaijan Alibaba logistics arm generates solar power from warehouse rooftops Rooftop solar PV could reduce grid resilience, study finds.

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AutoGrid

JUNE 20, 2023

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is predicting a historic demand of over 80,000 MW , putting immense pressure on the state’s power grid. With each passing season of extreme temperatures, ERCOT must secure enough capacity to meet demand regardless of the weather conditions.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 6, 2023

Nostromo Energy, a US-based tech company, is developing an ice-based energy storage system that can operate as a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) to provide demand flexibility to the local power grid when needed. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The smart grid phase 2 plan has three principal components – automation of distribution operations, advanced grid intelligence and telecommunications and cybersecurity. Have you read? The plan filings point to a number of challenges and opportunities that have driven the phase 2 vision.

Home Energy Monitoring 59

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Duke Energy will build new smart grid software and services on AWS and expand its Intelligent Grid Services – a suite of custom-built applications that help the utility anticipate future energy demand and identify where and how to update the power grid. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Laboy Rivera, executive director of the Puerto Rico government’s Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience (COR3). These are issues that residents of Puerto Rico have historically demanded and that, consequently, are being addressed through this project that is being developed after a substantial allocation of funds from FEMA.”

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Smart Energy International

MAY 30, 2022

Changing climatic patterns are expected to bring operational challenges, while electrification for decarbonisation will result in more reliance on the grid as electricity demand increases in sectors such as transport and industry. Have you read? Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

“We’re solving energy insecurity on the island by switching the model so that solar energy is generated on rooftops and stored in batteries to power each home, and then shared with neighbors, creating a clean shared energy economy.” Residential solar systems have proved resilient despite Puerto Rico’s harsh climate.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The systems involve electric-powered vehicles communicating with the power grid to sell demand response services, usually overseen by a third party, such as energy retailers or aggregators. reported recurring revenues from its proprietary V2G services. But what do you think?

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Smart Energy International

MAY 28, 2022

Have you read: Enzen unveils cybersecurity offering amid growing cyber tension Demand response a key element for a reinvented grid to reach net zero Trends shaping cyber resilience in the energy sector. This post was originally published on Power-Grid International in light of DISTRIBUTECH 2022.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The deployment by grid technology company LineVision includes 42 LUX non-contact sensors and forms part of a joint project to assess how grid-enhancing technologies may increase the transmission capacity on the existing power grid. Have you read?

Technology 59

Technology Power grid Resilience Energy 59

Smart Energy International

MAY 25, 2022

The batteries capture excess electricity from the grid , primarily overnight during high wind-output hours, and can release the power when customer demand is highest. Aerial – battery containers. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 10, 2022

After years of nearly flat demand, the energy transition is generating a growing demand for electricity with the most inexpensive non-carbon alternatives being renewables such as solar and wind, which are reaching price parity with coal and gas in many areas of the world. Have you read?

Energy Monitor 81

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Thanks to generous feed-in tariffs and other incentives, Germany’s wind and solar installations have soared over the past two decades to the point that renewables could cover half of the country’s electricity demand.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 9, 2024

V2G tech company Nuvve and battery specialist Guangzhou Great Power Energy and Technology Corporation have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of stationary storage batteries and their integration with the power grid. V2G technology and grid services like demand response increase those savings.”

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 13, 2022

With this GM is the latest vehicle manufacturer to broaden the potential of its EV development to create new business opportunities, particularly around storage, for which the demand is growing as more and more homes and businesses turn to solar PV and other clean energy technologies.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In 2022 we accelerated our goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by five years, from 2050 to 2045 – all while safeguarding energy affordability, reliability and resiliency for our customers,” Lyons added. This was originally published on Power-Grid. EV Programmes. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 5, 2022

Well-planned transmission expansion would allow variable resources, like wind and solar, to move across regions to ensure demand is met in all hours at all locations and make targeted attacks on the grid more difficult to execute. This article was originally published on Power Grid International.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Earlier this year, Eaton announced a $300M investment in its North American manufacturing and operations to support growing demand for its electrical solutions, the company said. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed Originally published by Sean Wolfe on Power Grid.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 31, 2023

DOE announced that it is entering into capacity contract negotiations with three interregional transmission line projects that are intended to strengthen grid resilience and reliability, enable the addition of more clean energy resources to the grid and bring clean energy to more customers.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The funding, the largest single investment into the grid in over a decade since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which kickstarted the rollout of smart metering and a smart grid, forms part of the ‘Building a Better Grid’ initiative to upgrade the grid for a 100% clean energy future. Have you read?

Building Energy Monitoring 59

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As widespread electrification of medium and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) is expected to strain the grid, a new study from National Grid and Hitachi highlights proactive collaboration and strategic investment as key for power grid resilience.

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Smart Energy International

JULY 29, 2022

As covered by Power-Grid International , the extensive energy investment is seen as the most ambitious climate and clean energy package in history. The Belgian TSO has announced in its Q2 release that its extensive grid investments – €203.9 Greater energy resilience, security of supply and consumer benefits.

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AutoGrid

JULY 27, 2023

At the recent National Association of Regulatory Commission (NARUC) Summer Policy Summit, I saw up close the growing concern about grid reliability among state regulators, utilities and the industry at large. Electricity demand is expected to grow more rapidly with accelerated electrification across the building and transportation sectors.

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Smart Energy International

AUGUST 17, 2022

Electric utilities will likely see the most impact on the demand side of their business in the form of greater adoption of electric vehicles and energy efficiency improvements for homes and businesses. billion for rural electric co-ops for the long-term resiliency, reliability, and affordability of their systems. Rural electric co-ops.

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