Smart Energy International

MAY 9, 2024

V2G tech company Nuvve and battery specialist Guangzhou Great Power Energy and Technology Corporation have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of stationary storage batteries and their integration with the power grid. V2G technology and grid services like demand response increase those savings.”

Energy Monitor 115

Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 115

Renewable Energy World

JULY 21, 2021

Enel Green Power North America has acquired a 3.2GW solar portfolio, including 450MW solar-plus-storage projects, from Dakota Renewable Energy. Balancing a renewable grid: What are the options? Massive 50-GW wind, solar, hydrogen power plant with unique ownership model announced in Australia. Have you read?

North America 109

North America Power grid Resilience Hydrogen 109

Solar Industry

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Salt River Project (SRP) and Flatland Storage, a subsidiary of EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) have entered into an agreement to provide new energy storage to Arizona’s grid. power grid and is a requisite in accelerating the adoption of renewable energy, while boosting grid reliability and resiliency.”

North America 59

North America Energy Energy Power grid 59

Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The DER company has acquired Centrica’s demand response division, bolstering their DER capacity from 5.6GW to 6.3GW. CPower closes Centrica demand response acquisition. Their services aim to help customers earn revenue for participating in demand response solutions that bolster the grid.

Energy Monitor 98

Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Demand 98

Smart Energy International

AUGUST 31, 2023

As extreme heat records fall across the West of the US and strain the power grid, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is testing new approaches to demand response through a new virtual power plant. Since the start of the pilot, the VPP has been tested through 17 simulated demand response events.

Demand 59

Demand Batteries HVAC Power grid 59

Smart Energy International

AUGUST 15, 2022

Grid modernisation initiatives, including the movement to new technologies such as smart grids, are spurring the demand for battery energy storage systems (BESS), according to latest research from Research and Markets. billion by 2026. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

Demand 98

Demand Batteries Power grid Technology 98

Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has cautioned against the impacts of electric vehicle (EV) charging on bulk power system reliability, calling for cross-sector coordination to bolster and ensure the reliability of the power grid.

North America 111

North America Electric vehicle Resilience Electricity 111

The Verge: Energy

MAY 30, 2024

Sudden spikes in electricity demand, often triggered by people cranking up their air conditioning during a heatwave, can lead to power outages. One of the most effective tools utilities have to prevent outages are programs that ask customers to conserve energy during those demand peaks, say, by turning down their thermostats.

North America 79

North America Demand Power grid Resilience 79

Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Jeff Perry, executive vice president of Asset Management for Agilitas Energy, writes on how energy storage technology can improve grid and renewables reliability, taking pressure off grid operators at peak demand periods. Instead, it emphasises the importance of increasing energy storage to stabilize the energy system.

Energy 105

Energy Energy Fossil fuels Demand 105

Smart Energy International

MAY 3, 2024

The virtual power plant (VPP) integrated capacity of vehicle to grid (V2G) is forecast to surpass that of energy storage assets ahead of 2040. This is according to US-based consultancy Rethink Energy who in a report hail VPP technology as the core of future power grids.

Power grid 105

Power grid Batteries Demand Energy 105

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JUNE 5, 2023

Various positions | ev.energy | New York, San Francisco – Fully Remote Click the link to learn more and apply: US Policy Director ev.energy is a growth-stage startup with Series B funding and a clear goal: to intelligently integrate EVs into the power grid through a superior software platform for managed charging.

North America 40

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MAY 8, 2024

The system’s launch was announced by FuelCell Energy and Toyota Motor North America. It was created by FuelCell Energy and will be used by Toyota Motor North America ( TMNA ). This is being repurposed for TLS car wash operations, helping to decrease the strain on local water demand.

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Hydrogen North America Logistics Power grid 122

Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Californian utility San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has unveiled four new microgrids with advanced remote operation capabilities and safety technologies to help enhance grid reliability.

Energy Monitor 69

Energy Monitor Resilience Home Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 69

Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The report forecasts that global markets will experience a surge in smart meter upgrades and replacement projects throughout the next decade, comparing meter lifetimes across utilities in North America and Western Europe. This is due to the initial surge in smart meter installations experienced during the late 2000s and early 2010s.

Home Energy Monitoring 98

Home Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring North America 98

Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Toyota Motor North America and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) will collaborate on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), with the aim of researching and developing bidirectional tech for grid balancing.

Technology 75

Technology North America Electric vehicle Demand 75

Charged

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Smart charging—which simply means scheduling EV charging for times of lower electrical demand—can greatly reduce the burden EVs place on the grid. This program is designed to reduce demand on the grid by automatically shifting charging away from peak times, while still allowing drivers to use their cars when they need to.

North America 83

North America Electric vehicle Demand Power grid 83

GreenTechMedia

MARCH 19, 2020

power system has more than 50 gigawatts of behind-the-meter flexible resources at its disposal, consisting of distributed energy resources (DERs) already enrolled in demand response programs. Wood Mackenzie expects that North America could have nearly 650 gigawatt-hours of EV battery capacity by 2030, up from 97.5

Building Energy Monitoring 218

Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 218

The Verge: Energy

MAY 10, 2024

We are excited about this both because it’s very high growth, in demand, but also because it [comes from] companies that generally are very committed to the transformation of their [carbon] footprint.” If we could do these data centers close to [offshore wind farms], this is something that can offer high loads of attractive power.

Real Estate 106

Real Estate Energy Energy North America 106

Smart Energy International

APRIL 23, 2024

Solar renewables company Infinigen Renewables and ArcLight Capital Partners have announced a power and battery infrastructure project in Puerto Rico to provide supportive flexibility and reliability to the power grid. Energy storage is critical to helping Puerto Rico with extreme weather and grid reliability.

Batteries 122

Batteries Power grid Demand Energy 122

Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Indian scheme was awarded in fiscal year 2022 and covers the construction of a new 400/220kV substation at Koppal along with 144km of 400kV direct current transmission line with extension of the 40kV GIS Bays at the PGCIL (Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd) Narendra substation.

Energy 118

Energy Energy North America Europe 118

Smart Energy International

MAY 28, 2024

billion in infrastructure projects across New York City and Westchester County to keep power grid service reliable. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed Con Edison forecasts that the demand for power will peak at 12,800MW this summer. This project will include the installation of 4.6 miles of cable.

Resilience 120

Resilience Investment Demand Fossil fuels 120

Smart Energy International

APRIL 9, 2024

Each is being tested by Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) at their Gardenia Innovation Centre, with the potential outcome of being deployed for power grid management. Once done with testing, components are replaced by other installations for testing and/or are deployed along OUC’s grid.

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Innovation Solar Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 115

Smart Energy International

MAY 27, 2024

Batteries in ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) played an essential part in keeping the lights on during extreme 2023 summer heat, freeing up more than 3GW of natural gas power plants during critical hours, finds research from Aurora Energy.

Batteries 111

Batteries Natural gas Demand Power grid 111

Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A new partnership in the US combines a demand response programme with smart air conditioners, enabling a gamified reward system to incentivise consumers to lower consumption at times of peak demand on the power grid.

Home Energy Monitoring 59

Home Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Demand 59

Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With increasing intermittent renewable generation, such real-time situational awareness is increasingly critical for grid stability. Yilu Liu, UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for power grids who has led the project, explains that when the hydropower facility pumps shut down, they almost always stop at a fixed power level.

Energy Monitor 59

Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor Hydropower Power grid 59

Smart Energy International

JANUARY 27, 2022

The modelling, which was focussed on the Texas power grid as representative of the US energy system, was aimed to understand a large scale transactive system with dynamic control by utilities of consumer loads such as heat pumps, water heaters and electric vehicle charging stations. Have you read?

Energy Monitor 119

Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 119

Smart Energy International

JANUARY 6, 2023

Nostromo Energy, a US-based tech company, is developing an ice-based energy storage system that can operate as a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) to provide demand flexibility to the local power grid when needed. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

Home Energy Monitoring 52

Home Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 52

Smart Energy International

JUNE 28, 2024

The Concerto platform will be integrated into Dominion’s Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and will process information, such as weather data, network conditions, demand forecasts and utility customer requirements to recognise distribution system issues and rapidly dispatch the appropriate mix of DER to respond.

IoT 52

IoT Electric vehicle Power grid Demand 52

AutoGrid

JUNE 20, 2023

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is predicting a historic demand of over 80,000 MW , putting immense pressure on the state’s power grid. With each passing season of extreme temperatures, ERCOT must secure enough capacity to meet demand regardless of the weather conditions.

Energy Monitor 52

Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 52

Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Accommodating large-scale renewables is a complex and challenging task; according to West Monroe, it will require a portfolio of resources to work in concert — including traditional generation, energy efficiency, and demand response. As this rollout takes place, stakeholder management and whole systems thinking will be key.

Resilience 105

Resilience Power grid Demand Energy 105

Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 6, 2023

US asset manager Blackstone announced that private equity funds affiliated with it have closed the acquisition of Power Grid Components, an electric grid components manufacturer. “The acquisition of Power Grid Components fits squarely within one of our favorite investment themes – the U.S.

Energy Monitor 52

Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Electricity 52

ThinkGeoEnergy

DECEMBER 11, 2023

However, few studies have investigated the impacts on the electric grid of the large-scale deployment of GHPs. buildings with GHPs could reduce electricity demand by as much as 13% by 2050 versus decarbonizing without GHPs. This reduction in demand would avoid as much as 24,500 miles of new grid transmission lines by 2050.

Electricity 111

Electricity Power grid Demand Energy 111

ThinkGeoEnergy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Current estimates are that the global electricity demand will double by 2050, and this number is likely to increase further with the growing demand for data centers with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

Geothermal power 52

Geothermal power Energy Energy Power grid 52

Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Hitachi Energy acquires eks Energy Tech major Hitachi Energy has announced a strategic acquisition of eks Energy, adding its advanced power electronics and energy management software capabilities to Hitachi’s growing portfolio.

Energy Monitor 119

Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Energy 119

Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $42 million for 15 projects across 11 states meant to improve the reliability, resiliency, and flexibility of the domestic power grid through the research and development of next-generation semiconductor technologies.

Power grid 110

Power grid Resilience Technology Electricity 110

ThinkGeoEnergy

AUGUST 13, 2024

Later this year, Sage will launch the EarthStore facility, the world’s first project to utilize the earth’s natural capacity for energy storage to produce clean, sustainable, and dispatchable electricity on demand.

Lithium 101

Lithium Solar Power Hydropower Natural gas 101

Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Uplight says the acquisition can lead to more customers enrolled in utility energy programs, more DER connections, and more program options for utilities, grid operators, energy producers, and businesses across increased market segments and geographies. Schnieder Electric acquired AutoGrid last year.

Energy Monitor 52

Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Power grid 52