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.

Highlights

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Electrification

PG&E, GM Collaborate on Pilot to Reimagine Use of EVs as Backup Power Sources for Customers

March 14, 2022
PG&E and GM will test vehicles with cutting-edge bidirectional charging technology that can help safely power the essential needs of a properly equipped home.
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The Gull Bay microgrid’s use of solar power, battery storage, and grid technology will supply half of the community’s energy needs during the day.
Distributed Energy Resources

Microgrid Helps Indigenous Canadians Use Less Diesel, Have More Energy Independence

April 8, 2022
Using solar, battery storage and grid technology, a microgrid helps to reduce the use of diesel fuel by 30% in a remote First Nations community.
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Energy Storage

Texas Commissioners Considering New Distribution Interconnection Standards for Battery Storage

April 4, 2022
With some 65 GW of solar and storage already in the interconnection queue, the TPUC is concerned about an unknown amount of BESS eventually linking into the distribution system...
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The AiON-ESS is an all-in-one AC energy storage solution available in two models for 1-hour and 2-to-4-hour applications.
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Rooftop solar installations in a residential area. A DERMS provides centralized monitoring and control of DERs connected to a distribution grid by forecasting, monitoring and managing the operation of each DER to satisfy operating and business objectives.
Distributed Energy Resources

DER-Enabled ADMS

March 31, 2022
ESTA International has introduced a new concept that combines the best features of DERMS and ADMS into one system.

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Demand Side Management

Copper Labs Raises US$5.5M to Help Utilities Take Control of Energy Demand

March 23, 2022
Clean Energy Ventures leads round with participation from existing investors National Grid Partners and Blue Bear Capital.
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Distributed Energy Resources

AEP’s 998-MW Traverse Wind Energy Center Generating Wind Power for Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma

March 21, 2022
Traverse is the third and final wind project to compose the North Central Energy Facilities, which provide 1,484 MW of clean energy and will save customers an estimated $3 billion...
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Significant Expansion of Solar and Energy Storage Approved for Dominion Energy Virginia Customers

March 21, 2022
Projects will support 4,200 jobs and US$880 million in economic activity.
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Electrification

DOE: Zero Emissions Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks Will Be Cheaper than Diesel-Powered by 2035

March 21, 2022
New study highlights viable routes to adopting battery and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles for America’s clean trucking future