Distributed Energy Resources

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
Photo by EPRI.
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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Distributed Energy Resources

Alliance to Support 765-kV Transmission Projects in the U.S. During Time of Electricity Demand Surge

Sept. 16, 2024
The 765-kV voltage offers increased reliability and efficiency as well as decreased land use.
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Distributed Energy Resources

$20.13 Million Secured for Three Net Zero Innovation Projects

Sept. 16, 2024
The projects will help reduce dependency on SF6, using digital tools to support regional energy planning and maximizing the capacity of the distribution network for low carbon...
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Distributed Energy Resources

DOE Awards $31 Million to Tribal and Local Governments for Clean Energy Projects

Sept. 9, 2024
Along with the grant funding, recipients will receive technical assistance to aid in project implementation.
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Energy Storage

Socomec and SellPower See Increase in Battery Storage Demand in Sweden

Sept. 9, 2024
Socomec and SellPower gear up for the current demand increase for battery energy storage.