Tag: Smart Grid
Smart Electrical Panel Startup SPANs NREL’s Accelerator Programs
Imagine a severe storm knocks out a neighborhood powerline; while most homes go dark, one homeowner seamlessly manages their backup energy, prioritizing critical appliances. This is not the future—it is happening now with SPAN’s smart electrical panel. SPAN is the only startup company to go through two of the National … [continued]
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From Darkness to Light: Iberia’s Rapid Grid Recovery Explained
On April 28, 2025, the Iberian Peninsula experienced a significant and sudden blackout, plunging large portions of Spain and Portugal into darkness and disrupting critical infrastructure for millions of people. The outage occurred at around midday, severing approximately 60% of the region’s electricity supply in seconds. The initial cause remains … [continued]
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How Broadband Over Power Lines Can Support Electrical Grids
In the first part of April, Corinex announced a $30 million investment round. The company is a global leader in broadband over power lines (BPL)–based grid visibility and flexibility solutions. The new investment will help the company continue its work in major European electricity markets, which also supports decentralized low-carbon … [continued]
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V2G Technology Is Getting New Interest In China & Europe
China has begun testing V2G technology on a large scale. What it learns could have implications that apply to other nations.
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Kenya’s Energy Sector Is Making Strides Toward Universal Electricity Access, Clean Cooking Solutions and Renewable Energy Development
New IEA report highlights Kenya’s strong progress in expanding access to electricity and clean cooking driven by robust policies and targeted infrastructure investments Kenya is on track to achieve universal electricity access by 2030, as ambitious implementation plans and electrification using clean energy technologies position the country as an economic … [continued]
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