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    Distributed energy resources (DER) have revolutionized power generation and delivery. Wind, solar, storage, demand-side resources, and electrification are improving grid utilization and creating new business opportunities; however, they are also increasing grid complexity. Stay up to date on this dynamic and evolving topic with the most recent industry news, events, product launches, and more.

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    A model of an electrical substation. Net zero or real zero energy by 2050 has dramatic implications on the current planning, design, operations and maintenance of the electric transmission and distribution grid that delivers that energy. Photo 6794713 © Pavel Losevsky | Dreamstime.com
    Grid Innovations

    How Will We Get to Real Zero Energy?

    July 25, 2024
    How the power sector can reach net zero and eventually real zero carbon content, and how the transmission and distribution grid can help deliver on these goals.
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    Distributed Energy Resources

    Unlocking the Power of Microgrids

    June 19, 2024
    Beyond the basic “what is” question, more questions arise for utilities and their relationships with them. What do microgrids mean for utilities? Are they the answers for climate...
    Courtesy of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
    Electrification

    DOE Funds Long Duration Energy Storage Projects with $15 Million

    May 17, 2024
    The projects will not only advance energy storage technologies for commercialization but also validate their cost and performance in the field .
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    Transmission Reliability

    Ireland, Belgium, UK to Work More Closely on Renewables, Transmission Interconnections

    May 17, 2024
    The joint statement includes offshore wind projects and transmission connection opportunities
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    Transmission Reliability

    EPRI Researches Smart Inverter Settings

    April 4, 2024
    EPRI and seven electric utilities collaborated on a study to identify the optimal settings to integrate DERs at a faster pace.

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    MPSC Authorizes $217.38 Million in Additional Revenue for DTE Electric Investments to Strengthen Reliability, Modernize Aging Grid

    Jan. 27, 2025
    The investment will upgrade aging power lines and improve reliability through increased maintenance and more frequent tree-trimming, with a focus on Detroit and its nearest suburbs...
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    DOE Announces Roadmap and $18 Million Investment to Improve Clean Energy Interconnection Processes

    Jan. 23, 2025
    The roadmap aims to improve grid connections for distributed clean energy resources in the US power grid.
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    Energy Storage

    Potomac Edison and Convergent Complete 1.75 MW BESS in Maryland

    Jan. 22, 2025
    The system will enhance grid reliability of over 600 Potomac Edison customers and is expected to provide backup power for around five hours to customers on the circuit once fully...
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    Distributed Energy Resources

    MISO Selects Ameren to Build Critical Grid Infrastructure Projects in Missouri, Illinois and Several Midwest States

    Jan. 17, 2025
    The projects, worth approximately $1.3 billion, are part of a portfolio of energy infrastructure investments under MISO's Long-Range Transmission Plan.