Tag: Sustainable Energy
Energy Vid Week 3 Oct 2024: Data Centers in Power Struggle w/AEP Ohio Over Interconnection Fees
The power struggle between utility AEP Ohio and the datacenter giants including Amazon, Google and Microsoft gets more contentious. Tech…
Baltic RCC’s Use of Open Source Technology to Meet Energy Transition Challenges
OverviewBaltic RCC, a Regional Coordination Center (RCC) responsible for ensuring electricity network security and operational efficiency across the…
New Frontiers in Grid Operations: Breaking Down Silos and Enabling New Capabilities Between the Office and the Field [an Energy Central PowerSession™]
In today’s distributed world, managing the grid reliably and safely brings new challenges. Data management and usage in…
IEA Renewables 2024 Latest Report
image credit: https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/45704c88-a7b0-4001-b319-c5fc45298e07/Renewables2024.pdf Electrical Engineer, EnMS Expert I am a Senior Electrical Engineer with over 14 years of…
Unlocking the Future of EV Charging: Key Insights Every Utility Should Know
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is well underway, and as EV adoption continues to rise, utilities must adapt…
Michigan bets on EVs to revive its economy — and hopes jobs will follow
This story was originally published by Canary Media.DETROIT—In 1913, Henry Ford unveiled the moving assembly line at his Highland…
NERC CIP: What is “legal” in the cloud today?
If you have been following this blog for – say – the last eight years or so, you…
Rains and blackout (Brazil) | Energy Central
Rains and blackoutA significant part of the city of São Paulo (the largest in Brazil in terms of…
DOE Awards Six HALEU Fuel Contracts for Advanced Reactors
DOE Awards Six HALEU Fuel Contracts Urenco Boosts US Enrichment Capacity US Navy Releases RFI for Nuclear Power…
Utility-Scale DERMS: Do They Measure Up?
Distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS) are a key component in utilities’ march toward a decentralized energy approach.Record…
Salmon return to the dam free Klamath River
On Oct. 3, researchers saw something nobody had seen for a century. Chinook salmon were swimming freely along…
Voltage Transients: A Hidden Threat in Smart Grid-Microgrid Interconnection
Voltage transients are indeed a critical issue in the integration of smart grids and microgrids. These sudden fluctuations in voltage can compromise the stability and reliability of the power system. To effectively manage this threat, it is essential to implement advanced monitoring systems and real-time communication protocols. By leveraging smart grid technologies, we can detect and mitigate voltage transients, ensuring a seamless and stable power supply. Additionally, optimizing microgrid control systems and developing standardized interconnection protocols will play a pivotal role in minimizing the impact of voltage transients. This comprehensive approach will pave the way for a resilient and efficient power grid that can accommodate the growing integration of renewable energy sources. Microgrid integration introduces a significant risk: voltage transients. These sudden voltage fluctuations can disrupt grid stability…