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AEP OnSite Partners signs LOI to develop solar field to power cryptocurrency mining

Renewable Energy World

Sangha Systems, developers of an 82-MW cryptocurrency mining facility at a former steel mill in Hennepin, Illinois announced that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with AEP OnSite Partners to develop a 2 – 5-MW behind-the-meter solar power array to begin to migrate its electricity consumption towards clean energy.

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Solar EV charging solution to grid constraints

Smart Energy International

As constrained grids potentially hamper EV charging, renewable off-grid microgrids may present a solution, finds research from IDTechEx. This is an unusual grid situation; however, it presents a possible worst-case scenario for grid-congested and EV-saturated regions. Most produce around 250W per square meter, which is relatively low.

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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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Global motor majors unveil grid-balancing EV company ChargeScape

Smart Energy International

have unveiled a partnership to establish ChargeScape, an equally-owned venture aiming to bridge the gap between electric utilities, automakers and electric vehicle (EV) customers. The company will operate for consumers in the US and Canada, aiming to unlock the potential offered by EVs for the electric power grid.

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Grid modernisation top challenge for US utility executives

Smart Energy International

Itron’s 2023 industry insight report finds that half of utility executives cite grid modernisation and infrastructure upgrades as the top barrier to the energy transition. The report is based on a survey of 250 utility executives at electric, gas and water utilities and a cross-selection of 10 state utility respondents. Have you read?

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Smith College, MA embarks on $220-million geothermal project

ThinkGeoEnergy

About the project Highlights of the project were presented to visitors at the recent inauguration of President Sarah Willie-LeBreton. A series of wells at a depth of 800 feet (~243 meters) will be drilled and connected in a closed loop. This is expected to be completed by spring or summer next year.

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US lab testing new model for investigating grid faults

Smart Energy International

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are working to understand the effects of electrical faults in the modern US power grid. Faults are abnormal conditions in an electrical circuit that interrupt the flow of power, with the potential to cause blackouts that affect thousands of customers.