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A 'local electricity market': Rooftop panels, EV chargers, and smart thermostats could boost power grid resilience

TechXplore

There's a lot of untapped potential in our homes and vehicles that could be harnessed to reinforce local power grids and make them more resilient to unforeseen outages, a new study shows.

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New AI model could make power grids more reliable amid rising renewable energy use

TechXplore

As renewable energy sources such as wind and solar become more widespread, managing the power grid has become increasingly complex.

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China Has ‘First-Strike’ Capability To Melt U.S. Power Grid With Electromagnetic Pulse Weapon

Jim Conca

China now has a network of satellites, high-speed missiles, and super-EMP weapons that could melt down our electric grid, fry critical communications, and even takeout the ability of our aircraft carrier groups to respond.

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Orsted, SRP Celebrate Commencement of Solar + BESS on Power Grid

Solar Industry

“Solar energy paired with battery energy storage will be critical to the reliable delivery of power as the demand for electricity grows,” says David Hardy, Group EVP and CEO Americas at Ørsted. It also has 1,300 MW of battery and pumped hydro storage supporting its grid.

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As surging threats teeter electrical power grids, scientists offer insights to make them more resilient

TechXplore

Power grids—the web of electrical networks that sprawl across countries and continents—are under stress. Although these high-impact events can be very damaging, often overlooked is the impact of minor disruptions that trigger a domino effect throughout the system, according to a study analyzing European power blackouts.

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Switching to electric vehicles will push the power grid to the brink

TechXplore

But transitioning to electric transport isn't just about manufacturing new cars, installing chargers and so on. It's a gargantuan energy generation challenge that could push the power grid to its limits.

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How the U.S. power grid is evolving to handle solar and wind

GreenBiz

As renewable energy sources move mainstream, electricity generation and distribution systems are getting an extreme makeover.