Navigating the Interconnection Queue Is One of Many Challenges Clean-Energy Projects Face

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:51:38 +0000

There are several obstacles to overcome when building a clean-energy project, but perhaps the biggest is getting through the generator interconnection queue (GIQ). Every regional transmission organization (RTO) and independent […]

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Trina Storage, Pacific Green Sign Energy Storage Deal at UAE Summit

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:34:39 +0000

An energy storage division of a global solar power provider announced it has signed a letter of intent to supply equipment for several energy parks being developed by a UK-based […]

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FERC Proposal Would Cut Reactive Power Compensation, a Potential Hit to Independent Power Producer’s Revenue Mix

Credit to Author: Terence Healey| Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:48:38 +0000

In a time where capacity revenues are pricing lower and many generation owners find that their facilities are not being dispatched for energy on a consistent basis, reliable revenue streams […]

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Measure Twice, Cut Once—A Roadmap for Enabling VPPs Through Policy and Program Design

Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:23:30 +0000

Virtual power plants (VPPs), as aggregations of dispatchable distributed energy resources (DERs), can deliver grid services ranging from resource adequacy to reliability at scale—all while making energy more affordable. Yet, […]

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Commercial, Industrial Sites Embrace Innovation for New Generation

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:11:35 +0000

The importance of a reliable and resilient power supply continues to grow, and so does the need to control energy costs. That’s why more institutions want power systems that support operational efficiency

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The Need for Consumer Engagement in the Transition to Clean Energy

Credit to Author: Hannah Bascom| Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:24:06 +0000

To state it simply, current decarbonization goals cannot happen without deeper engagement between utilities and their customers, and utilities are not yet truly harnessing the potential that their customers bring. […]

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The POWER Interview: District Energy Embraces Innovation

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2024 16:47:09 +0000

District energy systems are evolving across the power generation sector. Downtown business districts, college and university campuses, hospitals and healthcare facilities, airports, military bases and more are utilizing these systems […]

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RWE Boosts Battery Storage with Three New Projects

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:32:56 +0000

German energy giant RWE has added three large battery energy storage (BESS) projects to the company’s U.S. portfolio. The group on Feb. 14 announced the completion of two installations in […]

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Holtec Bets on Nuclear Paired with Solar to Support Decarbonization

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:44:55 +0000

The decarbonization of power generation is fostering research and development of new energy technologies, and some companies are reimagining what’s possible when it comes to power plant design. That includes […]

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Energy Storage, VPPs Accelerate Growth in Hybrid Power

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:30:00 +0000

The need for flexibility, sustainability, reliability, and resiliency in the electricity sector is bringing varied technologies together in the power generation mix. Hybrid power plants are increasingly part

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