High-Voltage Power Transmission Projects Are Booming Around the World

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:27:23 +0000

High-voltage power transmission systems are more important today than ever before because power generated at renewable energy sites in remote locations must often be transmitted to distant load centers. Several […]

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Planning for a Reliable and Resilient Electric Power Grid

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:26:30 +0000

In the U.S., regional transmission organizations (RTOs) and independent system operators (ISOs) are responsible for overseeing the reliable operation of the high-voltage transmission system within their respective regions. In other […]

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What Does It Take to Bring Stability to a Renewable-Focused Grid?

Credit to Author: Drew Robb| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:25:25 +0000

As coal, gas, and nuclear plants are retired, and wind and solar resources are added to the power grid, stability can become a problem. Understanding the solutions that are available […]

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USDOT Awards Nearly $60 Million in Advanced Vehicle Technology Grants to Arizona, Texas, & Utah to Serve as National Models & Help Save Lives on Our Nation’s Roadways

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:06:23 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced that it is awarding $60 million in grants under the Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment program to advance connected and interoperable vehicle technologies. The grants to recipients in Arizona, Texas, and Utah will serve … [continued]

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Record-Breaking Energy News, World’s Biggest Electric Road Trip — CleanTechnica Roundup

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:30:21 +0000

We’ve got another daily roundup of solar energy, energy storage, and electric vehicle news to share. The cleantech stories just keep rolling in, as more cleantech records are broken and cleantech products make their way into more and more consumers’ hands. In the realm of electric cars, it appears like … [continued]

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NVIDIA CEO: AI Will Impact the Future of Energy

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:04:30 +0000

The future of energy may depend on technology with roots in the video game industry, by a company founded more than 30 years ago that wanted to use accelerated computing […]

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U.S. Power Distribution System Reliability Has Declined Over the Past Decade: How to Make It Better

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:16:10 +0000

SAIDI (System Average Interruption Duration Index) and SAIFI (System Average Interruption Frequency Index) are widely used reliability indices that measure the performance of power distribution systems. SAIDI represents the total […]

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U.S. DOE: Notice of Intent for Fiscal Year 2024 Vehicle Technologies Office Batteries & Electrification Funding Opportunity Announcement

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:22:35 +0000

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an intent to fund projects that will advance research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) in several areas critical to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the transportation sector. The potential funding will drive innovations in low-cost electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing, … [continued]

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Balancing Renewables Requires Big Grid Storage, But What Kinds? (India Seminar Slides & Transcript)

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sat, 25 May 2024 04:57:42 +0000

Under the auspices of the India Smart Grid Forum, the think tank founded as an umbrella organization over India’s 28 state utilities to provide thought leadership, share leading practices, and bring international insights to India, I’m delivering bi-weekly webinars framed by the Short List of Climate Actions That Will Work. With the … [continued]

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GM Energy Has A Broad Vision Including Vehicles, Stationary Storage, Solar, & VPP

Credit to Author: Paul Fosse| Date: Sun, 19 May 2024 22:59:08 +0000

I just attended a GM Energy presentation that showcased vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities, and plans for energy management services. Despite concerns about battery degradation, the company’s comprehensive approach to energy solutions aims to improve grid resiliency and reduce power outages. GM Energy, a new business unit of General … [continued]

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