Smart Energy International

APRIL 30, 2024

Swiss tech major Hitachi Energy has announced an upgrade and modernisation of its power transformer factory in Varennes, and other facilities in Montreal, Canada, to address fast-growing customer demand for sustainable energy in North America.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

EIS, a distributor of electrical process materials and components in North America, announced the successful acquisition of Power Grid Supply (PGS), a supplier of transformer parts and components for the production, repair, and remanufacturing of transformers.

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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.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The company is expanding manufacturing and bolstering resilience to increase the supply of its solutions for customers in utility, commercial, healthcare, industrial, and residential markets across North America. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed Originally published by Sean Wolfe on Power Grid.

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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.”

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Smart Energy International

MAY 10, 2024

This is the reasoning behind a new project being led by researchers at the University of Toronto to explore quantum-based technology solutions to defend power utilities against such future cyberattacks. And quantum computing, which is becoming more feasible and practical, is a powerful tool that will make our classical defences obsolete.”

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The new centre, which is based at the University’s Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) and launched formally on November 1, brings together partners from the UK and Australia as well as others in the US to undertake research towards the delivery of 100% renewable energy power grids across the world.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 31, 2024

During an emergency event alert (EEA) or equivalent, ecobee customers in participating utility service territories who are not already enrolled in a demand response programme will receive an alert on their ecobee Smart Thermostat and mobile app informing them that their home is at risk of an outage. The company adds that, according to J.D.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

billion ($38.96) by 2026, more than half of this being funnelled into power grid investments, the Group said more focus will be placed on profitability, flexibility and resiliency through selective capital allocation to maximize its risk/return profile. Beyond the power grid , approximately €12.1 With plans to spend €35.8

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 24, 2024

A $10 million Department of Energy (DOE) grant will help create a pilot regional cybersecurity research and operations centre meant to help protect the power grid against cyber attacks. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed Originally published by Sean Wolfe on Power Grid International.

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Smart Energy International

JUNE 16, 2024

Entergy is touting the success of a grid modernisation and reliability task force that significantly improved power grid reliability in the utility’s New Orleans service territory. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed Originally published by John Engel on Power Grid International.

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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. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed. Key capabilities for smart meter transformation. ”

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Smart Energy International

JULY 2, 2024

Filed with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the investments included in phase one are expected to decrease future storm restoration costs by approximately $129 million and reduce the duration of power outages following significant weather events by 4.5 billion minutes over the next fifty years.

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Resilience Power grid Investment Electricity 111

Smart Energy International

JULY 18, 2024

DERConnect has been launched as a testbed for the power grid on the University of California San Diego campus. One room is dedicated to servers and computers capable of simulating power grids for entire cities and states. Have you read? The facility is set to be available for use by both on-site and remote researchers.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 24, 2022

The energy provider will make significant upgrades to its high voltage distribution (HVD) system in an effort to make the power grid more reliable for Consumers Energy’s electric customers in the state of Michigan, US. And as weather becomes more severe, Michigan needs a power grid that’s more reliable and resilient.

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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.

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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. VPP integration rates.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 5, 2021

That being said, with government incentive programs offered across North America and the ability to sell excess energy back to power grids, the payback on this investment is often much shorter than expected. There are electronics recycling programs in all areas of North America.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The company will operate for consumers in the US and Canada, aiming to unlock the potential offered by EVs for the electric power grid. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed ChargeScape, along with the work done to date with OVGIP, is expected to bring managed charging benefits to a wider range of EV owners.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 25, 2022

Solano County, California, and renewable energy services provider ENGIE North America, have broken ground on a $41 million new energy infrastructure upgrade programme as part of a sustainability alliance. “Solano County currently relies heavily on the power grid, and our rates went up eight percent this year,” added Greve.

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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.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

At the start of the summer, the North American Energy Reliability Corporation (NERC) issued a warning that two-thirds of North America would be at risk of energy shortfalls during periods of extreme demand. This enables a more environmentally prudent supply of electricity to meet peak power loads, while also containing costs.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 4, 2024

Based on a model of the Texas power system, scientists from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research PIK have developed a new method to identify and harden critical lines against tropical cyclones and increase power system resilience. Their approach allowed them to reproduce observed supply failures.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

It also gives us clearer insight to the power grid and how it is operating, ultimately creating a smarter energy future for our customers and communities.”. For example, solar panels combined with battery storage can play a key role in grid resiliency and flexibility in the near future.

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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. Later in October, the DOE announced up to a $1.3

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Infravision, a company focused on power grid modernisation with drone-enabled power line upgrades, announced it has raised $23 million in Series A financing. “We’re confident Infravision’s proven technology is the solution for today and for the future of power line construction automation and grid efficiency.”

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 26, 2024

Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed Of course, such tech advancements will not be limited to the European context, they have and will continue to find their way into the American market. However, emphasizes Klingel, early mover success in this realm, is sure to prove a major advantage.

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Smart Energy International

JUNE 6, 2024

The IEA has reported that grids investment is expected to reach $400 billion in 2024, with Europe, the US, China and parts of Latin America leading the way. In 2023, the investment in the grids was about $375 billion, up from less than $350 billion in the previous year. Have you read?

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 9, 2024

Have you read: Report identifies 36 HVDC projects ready to break ground in US UK’s largest transmission project selects HVDC suppliers According to the company’s Energy Transition North America report, the US will not achieve its clean energy goals without modernising its power grid.

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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. Last year’s peak was 11,565MW, which occurred on July 27, 2023.

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 9, 2019

“Something has to fill in the gaps as solar ramps up and down, and to cover the full load when the sun sets at night,” said Joseph Ferrari, general manager for utility market development at Wärtsilä North America.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 23, 2022

They aim to build momentum for a cleaner and more resilient regional power grid. The capacity and frequency regulation markets fulfill reliability functions for the regional power market, deploying resources to avoid outages and ensure that sufficient supply is online to support the power grid.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 1, 2022

“By leveraging a complete digital model of the physical grid, AEP can quickly adapt to grid changes while increasing renewable capacity efficiently, safely and reliably. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

National Grid intends to deploy approximately 1.7 Landis+Gyr’s Gridstream Connect communications platform will provide networking, access to energy usage information and real-time energy analytics for more effective electric grid operations. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed. Have you read?

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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. With that information, we can then dispatch the energy storage to take solar from fluctuating crazily to smooth out curves, hence PV/solar smoothing.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

ESB Networks to use digital twin to mitigate weather impacts on the grid Extreme weather pushes power grids to the brink – Is AI the answer? Have you read?

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Duke Energy will build new smart grid software and services on AWS and expand its Intelligent Grid Services – a suite of custom-built applications that help the utility anticipate future energy demand and identify where and how to update the power grid. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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