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Microgrids Provide Reliable Power During Emergencies and Help Decarbonize the Grid

March 16, 2023 admin 0 Comments battery storage, Business, distributed energy, Distributed Generation, distributed power, enchanted rock, energy security, Energy Storage, fuel cells, hybrid power, microgrid, news, power, renewable natural gas, Renewables, rng, Smart Grid, Solar, sustainability, Technology, texas, Wind, winter storm uri

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:58:17 +0000

Microgrids are localized power grids that can be disconnected from the traditional grid to operate autonomously. Because they are able to operate while the main grid is down, microgrids can strengthen resilience and help prevent grid disturbances. They also function as a reliable resource for faster system response and recovery. Microgrids enable the integration of […]

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PG&E Will Test Tesla & Sonnen Virtual Power Plant Technology

February 26, 2023 admin batteries, California, clean power, Energy Storage, grid, lithium-ion batteries, lunar energy, pacific gas and electric company (pg&e), PG&E, Smart Grid, Solar energy, sunrun, tesla, tesla powerwall, tesla virtual power plant, virtual power plants

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:10:25 +0000

PG&E will test two types of virtual power plant technology this summer to determine which is best for supporting the utility grid.

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Sonnen & TenneT Power German Grid With Electric Cars

February 19, 2023 admin batteries, clean transport, consumer technology, Electric vehicles, Energy Storage, ev charging, GERMANY, grid, home energy management, lithium-ion batteries, Smart Grid, sonnen, sonnencommunity, vehicle to grid, virtual power plants

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2023 01:07:22 +0000

TenneT and sonnen have announced that they’ve powered the German grid with electric cars. TenneT is a top electricity network operator in Europe, and sonnen produces and manages stationary battery storage systems. Working together, TenneT tapped into the electricity stored in electric car batteries that are part of the sonnenCommunity. It did so when there […]

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1st Virtual Power Plant from SolarEdge Supporting UK Grid

February 18, 2023 admin batteries, Energy Storage, grid, lithium-ion batteries, Smart Grid, solaredge, uk, virtual power plants

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:25:18 +0000

SolarEdge has launched its first “battery virtual power plant” in support of the UK’s national grid. More specifically, it is providing grid support through the National Grid ESO Demand Flexibility Service (“DFS”). Owners of SolarEdge home batteries are able to participate in the program. They also need to have smart meters, and of course they […]

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The Journey to a Smart Grid: Funding and New Technology Make It Possible

February 1, 2023 admin AI, Artificial Intelligence, DOE, edgerestore, full coverage, grid innovation, grid resilience, news, power, s&c electric, Smart Grid, T&D, Technology

Credit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:14:00 +0000

With the U.S. government funneling billions of dollars into new grid infrastructure, and private companies rolling out new systems to mitigate outages and developing artificial intelligence that can predict

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Google, Ford, GM, & Solar Companies Partner To Promote Scaling Of Virtual Power Plants

January 13, 2023 admin batteries, clean power, clean transport, Electric vehicles, Energy Storage, ford, gm, google, grid, Smart Grid, Solar energy, virtual power plants, vpp

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:38:43 +0000

A group of heavy hitters, including Ford, General Motors, Google Nest, OhmConnect, Olivine, SPAN, SunPower, Sunrun, SwitchDin, and Virtual Peaker, has formed a coalition that aims to scale up the market for virtual power plants in a bid to increase the resiliency of the grid and help decarbonize the electric sector. Virtual power plants, or […]

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Experts Explain: Digital Twins

January 3, 2023 admin black and veatch, Business, digital twins, dte vantage, experts explain, ge digital, hitachi, iiot, iiot power, Instrumentation & Controls, Management, news, schneider electric, Smart Grid, Technology

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:11:55 +0000

In this fresh series, POWER’s editors choose a multifaceted topic that may have myriad applications or implications, and ask an array of key industry stakeholders for their perspectives. This month’s

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Large Hydro Station Wins POWER’s Highest Honor, 21 Additional Outstanding Projects Recognized in 2022

December 1, 2022 admin biomass, c&i, Coal, distributed energy, Distributed Generation, full coverage, Gas, geothermal, Hydro, hydropower, International, natural gas, news, Nuclear, plant of the year, power, Renewables, Smart Grid, Solar, Technology, top plant, Water, Wind

Credit to Author: POWER| Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:10:00 +0000

It’s always difficult to select winners from the field of nominations submitted to POWER for its annual awards, and this year was no exception. The Wudongde Hydropower Station was the big winner, while

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From Hyundai Kona EV to Tesla Model Y Standard Range

November 30, 2022 admin batteries, byd, clean transport, Electric vehicles, Energy Storage, grid, lithium-ion batteries, rivian, Smart Grid, tesla, vehicle to grid

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:44:10 +0000

Phil bought an electric Hyundai Kona three and half years ago, and we have met on and off at various car events and coffee mornings since then. He recently traded up to a Tesla Model Y Standard Range and has modified it for his wife Gwen’s disability. I spent the morning with him today. We […]

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USA’s 1st Vehicle-To-Grid Export Rate For Commercial Electric Vehicles

November 2, 2022 admin clean transport, cpuc, Electric vehicles, Energy Storage, ev charging, grid, grid storage, pacific gas and electric company (pg&e), Smart Grid, v2g, vehicle to grid, vgic

Credit to Author: Tim Tyler| Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:21:11 +0000

A groundbreaking settlement agreement between Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the Vehicle-Grid Integration Council (VGIC), Electrify America LLC, and the Public Advocates Office at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The settlement approves the establishment of the nation’s first “vehicle-to-grid” (V2G) export compensation mechanism for commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging customers in its […]

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