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Batteries may suffer the same performance issues as solar – NERC

Smart Energy International

As inverter-based resources like wind turbines, solar photovoltaic, and battery energy storage systems are introduced to the grid, the associated risks are becoming more apparent. The lack of adequate monitoring hinders performance and event analysis, NERC found. Have you read?

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How predictive AI is helping smooth the path to net zero

Smart Energy International

The technology can be used to provide actionable insights and aids in decision-making and strategy formulation, explains Colin Gault of POWWR. In the past year or so, we have seen the emergence of many new and exciting applications for predictive AI in the energy industry to better maintain and optimise energy assets.

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Emporia’s energy management system prepares for the bidirectional EV charging future

Charged

Total control of power usage: from solar to EV and back to the house. Emporia Energy, which makes an energy management system for homes and small businesses, has launched a new smart Level 2 charger, and plans to offer bidirectional capability soon. The last one I was running is called Concord Energy.

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AutoGrid Responds Across the Globe to a Summer Like No Other

AutoGrid

Temperature records were logged across both the northern and southern hemispheres, with nearly 400 new records set. This heat feeds surging demand for electricity and increased strain on already taxed power grids. GW of dirty power plant usage Controlling over 1.1

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Greentech Media’s Last Ride on the Solar Coaster

GreenTechMedia

Greentech Media launched in 2007 before the solar industry as it looks today even existed. Solar — though it had already been around for decades — was so nascent that Wood Mackenzie (formerly GTM Research) doesn’t even have granular installation data prior to 2009. electric grid. electric grid.

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Logistics provider NFI opens heavy-duty EV charging hub near California ports

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The charging hub will support NFI’s fleet of 50 heavy-duty electric trucks, which perform drayage operations in and around the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Microgrid functionality will enable charging resiliency for fleet operations even when grid power is unavailable. Sources: Electrify America , NFI

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Solar Data System now carries EmaZys PV analyzer tool that finds array failure points

Solar Power World

Solar Data Systems, an official provider of Solar-Log hardware-agnostic energy monitoring, control and management, has teamed up with EmaZys to supply PV analyzing equipment and local support to U.S.