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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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

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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Distributed Energy Resources

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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Distributed Energy Resources

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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Distributed Energy Resources

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...