Tag: distributed energy resources
Energy Storage Is Strengthening Reliability. These 5 States Are Leading the Charge.
Americans don’t think about grid reliability. They flip the light switch, open the refrigerator, turn up the AC, and expect the power to be there. But as electricity demand surges from data centers, advanced manufacturing, and extreme summer heat, keeping the lights on requires a grid that can deliver power … [continued]
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Massachusetts Is Taking Steps to Lower Energy Costs. Let’s Get the Details Right.
Massachusetts lawmakers are working to make electricity more affordable. Both the Massachusetts House and Senate passed energy bills (S.3166 and H.5175) this year that would support grid reliability and lower electricity costs through measures such as flexible interconnection, a retail storage program, and modernized residential solar permitting. These smart reforms can … [continued]
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Sunrun to Supply Voltus with Energy Capacity for AI Hyperscaler Agreements
Voltus will tap into Sunrun’s storage-plus-solar systems to deliver immediate Bring Your Own Capacity™ megawatts to AI hyperscalers, strengthening grid reliability while creating economic benefits for customers across the PJM and MISO regions SAN FRANCISCO — Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN), America’s largest provider of residential battery storage, solar, and home-to-grid power … [continued]
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Who Needs Natural Gas Power Plants When Grid Solutions, VPPs, And DERs Are Here?
The US energy storage startup Viridi is among the US stakeholders deploying advanced technologies that improve resiliency while adding more distributed energy resources — namely, wind and solar power — to the nation’s grid.
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This “Clap-On, Clap-Off” Laser Weapon Can Beam Power Wirelessly, Too
A transportable, compact laser weapon can serve a dual purpose for wireless power transfer, potentially opening up new opportunities for renewable energy to power remote operations.
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