Smart Grid Observer news
The U.S. Department of Energy announced this week (Jan 24) that it will play a key role in the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot as part of President Biden's push to ensure the United States is a leader in harnessing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). This pilot, led by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), aims to develop a shared national research infrastructure to provide researchers and students with significa
Adventist Health and ENGIE North America this week announced the completion of their solar and microgrid project in Paradise, California. The Feather River Health Care facility includes a one-megawatt hour energy storage system combined with 425 kilowatts of solar and new, permanent back-up generator. The new, integrated system is designed to deliver clean energy while ensuring energy resiliency to continue to serve the community during public safety power shutoff (PSPS) events. Adventist Hea
The United States will likely take years to return to 2019 levels of energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions following the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. economy and global energy sector, according to projections in the U.S. Energy Information Administration`s recently released (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook 2021 (AEO2021).
EIA`s projections in AEO2021 rely on a Reference case, which serves as a baseline modeled projection
Leclanché SA has developed a modular, all-in-one, high performance battery system optimized for powering new and retrofit hybrid and fully electric commercial vehicles.
Leclanché notes that INT-39 Energy HV pack (INT-39 Energy) is a fully integrated product comprised of Leclanché`s advanced M2 battery modules, powered by its high density and high life cycle 60 Ah G/NMC lithium-ion cells; and the company`s proprietary battery management system (BMS). It also
by Pete Maltbaek, General Manager North America, Smarter Grid Solutions
The recent Coronavirus outbreak has turned the lives of most people upside down. In just a few short weeks, virtually everyone has gone from operating `business as usual`, to facing one of the most challenging times many of us will ever see in our lifetime.
In general, the bulk power system in the US is well protected against natu
As the world responds to COVID-19, power system operators in Italy have encountered a different challenge - an up to 20 percent decline in peak load during the country`s lockdown.
Beyond Italy, system operators across the industry are making changes to avoid the spread of COVID-19 and ensure their control centers are properly staffed throughout the pandemic.
This slide deck details EPRI`s analysis of the COVID-19 lockdown`s impact on Italy`s load and provides an overview of th
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and its research arm, the National Regulatory Research Institute, have launched an online resource site that includes information on state utility actions related to Coronavirus Disease 2019.
Using initial information from state commissions, the Edison Electric Institute (whose members are investor-owned electric companies) and other sources, the COVID-19 News & Resources sit
A new distribution system designed by researchers at the University of Waterloo would reduce electricity prices by more than five per cent while also improving service reliability.
The design involves the integration of the two kinds of electric current that power homes, industries and electric vehicles - alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC).
Researchers found efficiencies by designing a system tha