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Navigating the digital energy era

Smart Energy International

From the analytical power of data, through to the introduction of AI and machine learning, digitalisation is becoming paramount in enabling the insights needed to make better decisions in all areas of the evolving energy landscape. Digitalisation plays a vital role in addressing this challenge.

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

Smart Energy International

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has commemorated its first fully renewable remote grid in the utility’s growing fleet of standalone power systems, located in Pepperwood Preserve in Sonoma County. The new remote grid will power Pepperwood’s Bechtel House, which houses overnight visitors.

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AI can significantly improve grid management reports DOE

Smart Energy International

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly improve key areas of grid management, a new US Department of Energy report finds. Thus AI models for grid applications should be rigorously validated as well as scalable in performance and adherent to power grid governance standards. Have you read?

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How energy providers can prepare for summer heat with innovative solutions

Renewable Energy World

Last summer’s record heat waves triggered a surge in power demand that maxed out supplies and led to outages across the West. California and other states are pushing to use clean electricity to power vehicles and buildings to cut carbon, which will increase demand. ROOT CAUSES.

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Siemens publishes advice for businesses on steps to decarbonise

Envirotec Magazine

Businesses who fail to act on decarbonisation risk exposing themselves to potential risks from policy-driven increased operating costs, increased energy costs or increased compliance costs. Technical advancements such as digital solutions and decentralised energy systems have made decarbonisation more feasible.

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How virtual power plants will help the UK meet its net zero targets

Renewable Energy World

by Emma Davidson, Head of Strategy and Energy-as-a-Service at SSE Distributed Energy. The integration of power generators and users in the form of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) is set to become an increasingly important part of the UK’s energy system. Increasing stability of energy supply nationwide.

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The Green Business Certification Checklist: How To Prepare and Plan for Success 

Green Business Bureau

But at their core, they all assess a very similar set of policies and procedures. It includes your building, operations, vehicles, supplies, products, procurement, recycling, reuse, waste, policies and procedures. Energy – How much energy do we use? Can we use less or adopt clean alternative energy sources?