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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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    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...
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    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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    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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    CEZ to Upgrade and Expand Czech Republic’s Electricity-Distribution System

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    CEZ plans to refurbish electricity networks, install remotely controlled energy-supply systems and build infrastructure to integrate new renewable-energy sources such as solar...
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    Transmission Reliability

    NYISO Releases 2024 Reliability Needs Assessment Highlighting Increased Risks Statewide

    Dec. 3, 2024
    The assessment considered forecasts of power demand, planned upgrades to the transmission system, public policy and changes to the generation mix over a ten-year period.
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    Electrification

    Grid Planning for Building Electrification: Key Takeaways and Considerations for Grid Planners

    Dec. 3, 2024
    Electrification in buildings—especially for space heating— is advancing across the US driven by policy incentives, consumer preferences, and advances in technology.
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    Transmission Reliability

    Arizona Utilities Plan to Join Southwest Power Pool’s Markets+ to Strengthen Grid Reliability and Resilience

    Dec. 2, 2024
    The new market is expected to bring enhanced reliability and savings of about $100 million above current market participation, passed back across the electric companies’ customers...