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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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    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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    DOE Announces Intent to Launch 3rd Round of Digitizing Utilities Prize Worth $2.15 Million

    Nov. 26, 2024
    The prize aims to connect utilities and regulators with interdisciplinary teams to help transform digital systems and data analytics for the existing electric grid.
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    Hitachi Energy Secures $300 Million Contract to Enhance Sweden’s Power Capacity

    Nov. 20, 2024
    Hitachi Energy will install up to ten series compensation systems, expected to be operational by 2030.
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    NARUC Extends GEAR Task Force Charter and Launches Natural Gas Readiness Forum

    Nov. 13, 2024
    This effort will promote communication and readiness across the natural gas and electric sectors, connecting stakeholders such as natural gas transportation, storage, and distribution...
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    Hydro-Quebec to Upgrade Its 735-kV Grid to Support Quebec Energy Transition

    Nov. 8, 2024
    First phase of the upgrade will include the optimization of the existing system and the construction of almost 850 km of new 735-kV or 315-kV lines, as well as 5 strategic new...