Distributed Energy News
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Grid Reliability and Integrated Data (GRIData) Act Introduced in Congress
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) this week introduced two bills to bolster the nation’s power grid by improving data and models to better understand and predict electric reliability.More granular data is needed to better understand weather impacts on energy resources and demands, especially as extreme weather events exacerbated by climate ...
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NYISO Implements Nation’s First Market Empowering Distributed Energy Resources
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) this week launched a first-in-the-nation program to integrate aggregations into the wholesale electric markets of distributed energy resources (DER), such as small-scale solar arrays, residential batteries, and electric vehicles. This follows approval of new market rules by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to implement the ...
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DOE Releases Report on Accelerating Grid Solutions to Lower Costs and Improve Reliability
The U.S. Department of Energy this week (April 16) announced the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report, focused on unleashing the potential of advanced grid solutions. "Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Innovative Grid Deployment," marks the tenth installment in the Liftoff series which launched in March 2023. This report demonstrates how commercially available advanced grid ...
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CPower and EnergyHub Partner on Residential Virtual Power Plant for Ameren Customers
CPower Energy, a national Distributed Energy Resource (DER) monetization and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) provider, and EnergyHub, a grid-edge flexibility and VPP provider to utilities and markets, this week launched a new residential VPP partnership available to 1.2 million Ameren Illinois customers in more than 1,200 communities across Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the U.S. ...
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New Hampshire Utility is Using Residential Batteries to Create Virtual Power Plant
Caterpillar Inc. announced this week that Liberty - New Hampshire, a local electric provider, has selected Caterpillar to supply turnkey virtual power plant (VPP) solutions for Liberty’s battery storage pilot.Under the initiative, Liberty has installed 2,600 kWh of lithium-ion battery storage at 100 homes to charge overnight when demand and rates are low, reduce peak load during times of high ...
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NARUC Releases New Cybersecurity Baselines for Electric Distribution Systems and DER
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, in collaboration with the U. S. Department of Energy Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, recently (Feb 22) released a set of cybersecurity baselines for electric distribution systems and distributed energy resources that connect to them. This joint initiative recognizes that cybersecurity is an integral ...
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Global Switchgear Monitoring System Market Projected to Reach $2.7 Billion by 2028 with a CAGR of 8.4%
In a significant forecast that underscores the burgeoning demand for advanced electrical infrastructure, a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com has projected the global switchgear monitoring system market to reach a valuation of $2.7 billion by 2028. This marks a considerable increase from $1.8 billion in 2023, reflecting a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of ...
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Tomorrow’s Sustainable Energy: Decentralised Carbon Capture
In recent years, the focus on mitigating carbon emissions has intensified, particularly concerning the challenges faced by centralised power plants in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS). The emergence of decentralised systems offers a transformative solution, promoting energy resilience, renewable electricity enablement and energy ...
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EnergyHub and Toyota Collaborate to Support the Electrical Grid
EnergyHub announced this week that they are collaborating with Toyota Motor North America to improve the electric vehicle ownership experience. A direct integration with EnergyHub’s platform enables Toyota and Lexus drivers to take advantage of certain utility programs designed to reduce the cost of charging for EV customers, while helping utilities ensure grid reliability and accelerate ...
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Biden Administration Invests $2.3 Billion in Projects to Expand Clean Power in Rural Communities
As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week (March 6) announced that USDA is moving forward on clean energy investments in 23 states to reduce pollution and strengthen rural America's power grid. The announcement includes the first five awards totaling $139 million under the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) ...
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CHP Re-imagined - Fueling a Greener Tomorrow
Introduction: In an era where energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction are paramount, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology stands out for its remarkable fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions. Historically, the primary function of CHP has been to provide continuous supplies of electricity and heat, achieving efficiencies of around 90% – significantly higher than traditional ...
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ENVIRIA - Germany’s leading commercial and industrial (C&I) solar company - secures capital commitment of over USD 200 million from BlackRock
ENVIRIA, Germany’s leading commercial and industrial (C&I) decentralized energy solutions provider, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement on an equity investment of over USD 200 million from BlackRock, through its Global Renewable Power IV (GRP IV) fund. The additional capital will support the expansion of the already existing 500 C&I solar projects across Germany as ...
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Landis+Gyr and SPAN to Partner on Unlocking Electrification and DER Flexibility at the Grid Edge
SPAN and Landis+Gyr this week announced a strategic partnership to cost-effectively advance electrification, create grid flexibility, and build resilience. The collaboration brings together two energy industry leaders to help utilities improve utilization of existing assets, unlock Distributed Energy Resource (DER) flexibility management, and enhance customer engagement. The companies note that ...
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DOE Announces $45 Million to Bolster Cyber Security for Energy Sector
In support of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy this week announced $45 million to 16 projects across six states to protect the nation’s energy sector from cyber attacks. Managed by DOE’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER), selected projects will help develop new cybersecurity tools and technologies designed to ...
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Itron and Schneider Electric Join Forces to Modernize and Simplify Energy Distribution
Itron, Inc. and Schneider Electric are collaborating to improve energy and grid management for utilities as homeowners and businesses increasingly adopt distributed energy resources (DER)—like rooftop solar, battery energy storage, electric vehicles and microgrids—at the grid edge. In a stepwise approach, the companies will integrate their intelligent grid and DER management solutions to ...
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Sentient Energy and Alabama Power are Distinguishing Ground Faults Using Advanced Analytics
Sentient Energy, provider of industry-leading grid solutions and services that enable data-driven decisions for the enhancement of safe, reliable, and efficient power delivery, announced this week a major upgrade to their Ample™ Analytics Platform. Sentient notes that this innovation marks a first in the industry – a solution specifically designed to identify ground faults utilizing autonomous ...
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Revolutionising Data Centre Energy
In an era where data centres are the backbone of global digital infrastructure, ensuring energy resilience is more critical than ever. With the demand for data processing capacity soaring and electricity networks under strain, developers and operators face the challenge of relying on local energy distribution systems. Data centres depend on electricity for essential processes such as cooling, ...
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Clarke Energy Australia and East Coast Generators Powers Beyond the Valley Music Festival
Clarke Energy Australia’s Channel Partner, East Coast Generators, recently partnered with the Beyond the Valley Music Festival to provide essential backup power solutions for the festival’s main performance stage, using Kohler Rental Company’s range of generators. Clarke Energy and East Coast Generators have partnered for over five years, with Clarke Energy providing a large ...
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FEMA Study Finds Puerto Rico Can Achieve 100% Renewable Energy Future By 2050
The U.S. Department of Energy and the Federal Emergency Management Agency this week (Feb 7) released a summary report for the Puerto Rico Grid Resilience and Transitions to 100% Renewable Energy Study (PR100). The two-year study concludes that Puerto Rico can successfully meet its projected electricity needs with 100% renewable energy by 2050.PR100 outlines pathways to achieving clean energy ...
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DOE Announces $34 Million to Improve Grid Reliability, Resiliency, and Security
The U.S. Department of Energy this week announced $34 million for 12 projects across 11 states to strengthen and modernize America’s aging power grid through the development of cost-effective, high-speed, and safe undergrounding technologies. Through the Grid Overhaul with Proactive, High-speed Undergrounding for Reliability, Resilience, and Security (GOPHURRS) program, the selected projects will ...
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