How the Massive Growth in Solar Power Is Affecting Power Grids

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Wed, 01 May 2024 10:07:47 +0000

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reported in March that the U.S. solar industry installed 32.4 GWdc of capacity in 2023, a remarkable 51% increase compared to 2022. It was the industry’s

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Perfect Storm for the Grid: Convergence of Energy Growth and Policy

Credit to Author: Brooke Humphrey| Date: Wed, 01 May 2024 10:02:46 +0000

There are numerous articles and studies warning of the fragile nature of America’s electric grid. The vulnerabilities will only become more apparent as we continue to undergo a fundamental shift in how

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Global Utility Alliance Calls for Tripling Renewable Energy Capacity

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:32:26 +0000

A group that represents utility companies worldwide said its members want to nearly triple their renewable energy generation capacity by 2030. The Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA), which was […]

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Action Needed Now to Support New Power Transmission Capacity

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:23:59 +0000

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in its March 2024 open meeting made clear that successful energy transition requires immediate action. With the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as a benchmark, […]

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Utility’s Grid Modernization Efforts Leverage Community’s Investment in Fiber-to-the-Home Network

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:52:22 +0000

Tantalus Systems, a grid modernization technology company focused on helping utilities harness the power of data, said Bolivar Energy Authority (BEA) selected its Grid Modernization Platform (TGMP) to modernize the […]

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How Utilities Are Planning for Extreme Weather Events and Mitigating Risks

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:03:24 +0000

Scientists who maintain the world’s temperature records, which date back to 1880, calculate a global temperature anomaly each year to determine how much temperatures have changed compared to temperatures from […]

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Study Finds Grid Transparency Behind-the-Meter a Challenge for Utilities

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:04:05 +0000

North American electric utilities continue to grapple with the challenge of managing behind-the-meter distributed energy resources (DERs), according to the results of a survey of utility decision-makers published Feb. 15. […]

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The Clean Energy Balancing Act

Credit to Author: Arshad Mansoor| Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:35:01 +0000

Energy is the lifeblood of our economy. It powers our phones, homes, offices, and transportation. As our energy consumption has evolved, so too has our electricity system to adapt to […]

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Interconnection Cost-Causer-Pays Model: Is It Fair or Antiquated in the Era of Grid Modernization

Credit to Author: Janique Williams| Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:53:31 +0000

The transition to green energy is often seen through two different lenses: a burden or an opportunity. Grid modernization refers to a comprehensive transformation of the traditional power grid to […]

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What Needs to Be Done to Prevent Seasonal Grid Failures?

Credit to Author: Ellie Gabel| Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:29:23 +0000

The increasing threat of seasonal grid failures is a significant concern for energy systems. Failures occur when the demand for electricity surges during certain times, straining the current grids. The […]

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