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Grid + renewables spend hikes beyond fossil fuels

Smart Energy International

In this week’s edition of Smart Energy’s Power Playbook, Yusuf Latief reports on an investment update from the International Energy Agency (IEA) which has found that of the total $3 trillion expected to be invested in energy, the lion’s share will go into renewables and the power grid, surpassing fossil fuels.

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4 Proven Models for Accelerating Growth with Grid-Scale Storage

AutoGrid

Here are four key models, which we will also explore on an upcoming webinar with TotalEnergies : Renewable Smoothing Model. Grid-scale storage can help smooth the intermittency of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, thus making these resources a more reliable supply source. Merchant Model.

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Can the US Catch Up in the Green Hydrogen Economy?

GreenTechMedia

needs a massive green hydrogen industry to decarbonize its electricity, transportation and industrial sectors, and major investments and policy changes today to enable it to grow to its full potential in the decades to come. lags behind China, Japan and the European Union in infrastructure and research investments to reach this potential.

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How the utilities industry is building a sustainable future

Smart Energy International

As more eco-invested consumers choose green power, it increases the demand for renewable energy sources. For example, the UK recorded its greenest day ever on April 5, 2021 , with electricity usage and associated carbon pollution levels the lowest ever recorded for the power grid. Have you read?

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? US clean investment cleans up with $239bn #187

Climate Tech VC

  Lots of spice for clean investment this week. The US Clean Investment Monitor published its annual report for 2023, which saw clean investment total $239bn, up 38% from 2022. 14% of total investment came from the feds, with $33.7B 14% of total investment came from the feds, with $33.7B Happy Monday! 

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4 Big Challenges Facing FERC’s Plan to Open Up Power Markets to Distributed Energy

GreenTechMedia

But ordering the country’s transmission grid operators to comply with FERC Order 2222 doesn’t mean those multibillion-dollar markets are open to the hundreds of gigawatts' worth of DERs coming onto U.S. power grids — at least, not yet. “I think that will wind up in court,” Morrison said.

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Why AI and Distributed Energy are Quietly Rescuing the Grid

AutoGrid

By harnessing advanced analytics, real-time monitoring, and optimization algorithms, AI-driven software platforms empower energy market participants to deliver immense value while adhering to the physical constraints of our power grids. Are AI and ML the Same Thing? First, let’s define these terms.