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For anyone who will be at IEEE Power & Energy Society T&D Conference feel free to stop by our panel session on #EVs and #gridreliability. Will be an interesting cross-sector discussion including technology provider, independent system operator, and utility perspectives among others. E-mobility is driving the blending of Transmission and Distribution system planning, design, and operations. Particularly with the growing prevalence of distributed energy resources, IoT and grid-edge technologies, and virtual power plants (#VPPs).

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Interregional transmission can provide many benefits -- yet power markets and grid operating practices are not set up to fully capture these benefits. This new report by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory for the DOE Grid Deployment Office lays out the barriers that need to be addressed to realize the full value of existing and new interregional transmission: https://lnkd.in/ekzximcU One of the necessary steps to improve seams-related inefficiencies is "intertie optimization," which we addressed here: https://lnkd.in/ew3QtcpQ and here: https://lnkd.in/dptXMG3t Great work by Christina Simeone, PhD and Amy Rose! #gridmodernization

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Distributed Capacity Procurement is like giving utilities a superpower: they can now strategically place distributed energy resources (DERs) where they’re needed to build a more reliable grid. This builds a future where everyone wins: communities get more reliable power, vendors get new market opportunities, and ratepayers see innovation and a cleaner grid. 👷‍♀️👨‍🔧 Plus, with utilities driving this change, we can unlock the true power of solar, batteries, and other DERs at a scale. Get the details: https://hubs.la/Q02TgxBw0

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Capacity market prices for energy in PJM surged, signaling a crucial demand for additional generation. PJM Interconnection's footprint is set to allocate $14.7 billion for capacity in the 2025/26 delivery year, a substantial rise from $2.2 billion in the previous auction. Stay informed about the energy sector's evolving landscape: [Link to the article] #EnergyMarket #CapacityAuction #PJMInterconnection

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RMI’s VP3 just published profiles of 14 VPPs that are providing 1500 MW of capacity across the US with ~4M participants. They detail out the grid services, participation parameters, and operator dynamics to shed light on successful models that are ready to scale up. “How utilities and their customers are already benefitting from VPPs and insights for future implementation.” #VirtualPowerPlants

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What if distributed energy resources could communicate and cooperate at the speed of thought? Imagine the possibilities. Locally-generated and shared power. Self-forming grids. Simple, scalable energy solutions. At SYNCRIS, our technical team is already delivering microgrid hardware with response times that are 10,000 times faster than industry, and we know that we can go even faster. Perhaps as fast as the neurons in your brain. And if that doesn't get you thinking... #grid_of_tomorrow #clean_energy_transition #we_got_this

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Grid analysts challenge Bonneville Power’s pace in adopting advanced conductors--my latest for PV Magazine USA. As the White House encourages utilities to use advanced conductors to help interconnect new renewable generation, the federally-owned utility Bonneville Power is moving slowly to use the high-capacity conductors, analysts said. Mike O'Boyle, Casey Baker, Michelle Solomon #AdvancedConductors

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NERC recommends adding 35,000 MW of interregional transmission capacity as "prudent additions" to address grid resiliency needs! Note that this assessment solely focuses on energy adequacy and the level of assistance likely available from neighboring regions during resiliency challenges, such as winter storms. The study does not, for example, consider: 1️⃣ Resilience support available from regions beyond the immediate neighbors (such as PJM's exports to SPP during winter storm Elliot). 2️⃣ A multi-value perspective that takes into account the added economic and public-policy benefits of interregional transmission, which often justify expanding interregional transmission beyond these NERC results (as DOE's National Transmission Planning Study has most recently shown). NERC report: https://lnkd.in/e_GuKkAk Utility Dive summary: https://lnkd.in/eW3U_E34 North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) #gridmodernization

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Funding supports projects that integrate distributed energy resources to create a more responsive and reliable electric grid. Initiatives target disadvantaged communities, aiming to improve energy reliability and resilience in these areas. Projects contribute to the nation's decarbonization efforts, supporting federal clean energy objectives. CR: DOE Read More: https://buff.ly/3CUPXZ9 #DERMS #EnergyTransition #DOE #Solar #BatteryStorage #EV #Decarbonization

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FERC 1920 will improve transmission planning across regions, taking into account state #EnergyPolicy goals and cost allocation concerns. Ultimately, these efforts will enhance sustainability, reliability/resilience, and affordability by: 1️⃣ Supporting higher penetrations of renewable resources 2️⃣ Strengthening #GridResilience by sharing resources during extreme events 3️⃣ Improving affordability by balancing supply and demand across larger areas https://lnkd.in/gq2F2yzK

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Current power grids don't have the flexibility to support the energy transition and updating them will take years. National Grid and LineVision have found a faster solution unlocking unused potential in power lines. Hudson Gilmer, Co-Founder and CEO at LineVision, says: “With accelerating load growth and congestion, a diverse set of solutions is crucial to enhancing grid capacity, starting with maximising the potential of the existing grid.” Have a read to find out how they've done it in New York #Sustainability #Energy #US Brian Gemmell John Pettigrew Jon Marmillo Stephen Smith

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Really looking forward to discussing all the advantages of Microgrids and advanced energy management to support Rove's DC fast charging operations. As we move into a landscape of high powered charging operations deployed on the grid, it is going to be critical that operators manage the demand and deploy in a way that doesn't negatively impact grid operations. That means designing in intelligent energy management and the hardware needed to buffer the load. That's where PXiSE Energy Solutions come in. #RoveCharging #FullServiceCharging #EVChargingInfrastructure #EVs #Sustainability #EVCharging #CleanEnergy #ElectrifiedTransport

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"The vision is to have these distributed power plants — which can be stood-up, scaled and dispatched far more quickly and affordably than conventional centralized power plants — drive down costs and boost reliability for all the grid’s users. The problem is that only one of the six FERC-jurisdictional grid operators, the California Independent System Operator, has successfully developed — and begun implementing — a wholly compliant Order No. 2222 implementation plan. But it’s the case of the nation’s largest grid, the PJM Interconnection, that best illustrates the costs of non-compliance. Case in point are the results of what’s known as its July “capacity auction,” a process by which power plants are paid to commit to be available, and consumers are paid to conserve during future emergencies. Beset with an extraordinary mismatch of power supply and demand, the results of that July auction tell us that the price of electricity for 65 million people across the mid-Atlantic and Midwest is set to increase significantly next year, and it threatens to keep climbing thereafter. Regrettably, in a region with growing fleets of rooftop #solar panels, #batteries and #electricvehicles, distributed power plants, or DPPs, were not afforded a chance to mitigate this summer’s record-shattering capacity auction. Though, to PJM’s credit, it’s not for lack of trying; after one failed attempt, earlier this year PJM’s plan for integrating DPPs into its wholesale energy markets was accepted by FERC just a few days prior to the capacity auction. Yet, despite the proverbial canary in the coal mine, PJM has since informally proposed delaying their approved plan’s effective date by two years — or at least four additional capacity auctions — from February 2026 to February 2028. That would mark more than seven years since Order No. 2222 was handed down." #FERC2222 #VirtualPowerPlants

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🌍 National Grid's Innovative Leap Toward Clean Energy 🌍 National Grid is making waves in the clean energy transition by deploying cutting-edge technology to enhance energy efficiency and decarbonize the grid. These advancements will support renewable energy sources and accelerate the shift to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Read the full article to discover how National Grid is leading the way with innovations reshaping the energy landscape. #CleanEnergy #EnergyEfficiency #NationalGrid #Sustainability #Decarbonization #GreenTech #WexEnergy #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #LinkedIn

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🔋 Microgrid Knowledge's Lisa Cohn recently sat down with Fermata Energy’s Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, Steve Letendre, PhD, to discuss recent legislation in California and more broadly the importance of bidirectional charging for grid reliability and resilience. While the passage of SB 59 in California helps to raise awareness about Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology, Steve says that it does not address the key challenges in order for California and other states to maximize bidirectional charging benefits. He shared what really needs to happen, including: 1. A streamlined process that allows EV drivers to connect bidirectional chargers to the grid. 2. Incentives must be provided for V2X that are comparable to those currently available for stationary storage. 3. Compensation for the value that bidirectional EV charging infrastructure provides to both customers and the grid. At Fermata Energy, we’re committed to driving technologies and regulations that make Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) a critical asset for grid resilience and sustainability. 🔗 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3TYNfrp #V2X #BidirectionalCharging #GridFlexibility #EVs #CleanEnergy

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Dive into the empowering figures behind the largest clean energy microgrid in Puerto Rico – a future for manufacturing facilities that reaches beyond facility walls to support energy resiliency for the broader community. By harnessing the power of solar energy and a co-located battery storage, this microgrid developed in partnership by Enel and Eaton is not just about reducing emissions and cutting costs—it also showcases the potential for renewable energy to strengthen the reliability of local power grids. For more: http://ms.spr.ly/6043YBOb5

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Insightful article about the systemic changes needed to support the inclusion of DERs and CERs into the grid. This is the same complex set of technical, regulatory and market issues that utilities around the world are grappling with . https://lnkd.in/dAJcjTJb

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Additional stress being placed on grid transformers is contributing to outages and higher distribution charges as utilities are forced to upgrade and replace transformers. Studies have found that sub-metering behind the meter results in 35% less usage; and transformer monitoring can result in intelligent transformer maintenance preventing outages.

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) just 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 demonstrates how commercially available advanced grid solutions could cost effectively increase the existing grid’s capacity to support upwards of 20-100 GW of incremental peak demand. The report also states that these underutilized technologies are also proven to improve grid reliability, resilience, and affordability for consumers in the near-term (3-5 years). https://bit.ly/4cV1o0t

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