Most businesses and homeowners add on-site battery storage because they: Need emergency backup power for when the grid goes down Want to save money by storing unused solar power in their batteries Live off the grid and need to store power from a generator or solar panels However, the ability to scale battery storage solutions...
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On September 17, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved Order 2222 – allowing aggregators of solar, wind, electric vehicles, battery storage, and other distributed energy resources (DER’s) to compete in regional wholesale electricity markets. When it officially goes into effect in February 2022, Order 2222 has the potential to revolutionize the US energy...
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Welcome to the final installment in our 5-part series on Smart Grid Technology. Each article so far has focused on different components of intelligent grid architecture, including: An overview of what smart grids are, how they work, and why they represent the future of energy delivery. How distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS’s) are used...
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Welcome to the 4th installment in our 5-part series on Smart Grid Technology. In the 2 previous articles, we looked at the growing use of autonomous microgrids and distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS’s) to make electricity delivery more reliable – both locally and across the entire utility network. This article explores the importance of...
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Welcome to the third installment in our 5-part series on Smart Grid Technology. This article explores how autonomous microgrids are increasingly being used to deliver cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable electricity as the world transitions away from fossil fuels. Table of Contents What Is Microgrid Technology? How Does a Microgrid Work? Examples of Microgrids in...
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This guide on distributed energy resource management system (DERMS) is Part 2 of our ongoing series on Smart Grid Technology. Read on to learn more about the role a DERMS play in helping asset managers and grid operators control energy costs, reduce carbon emissions, and ensure more reliable electricity delivery. What Is Distributed Energy Management?...
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An Introduction to Smart Grids Smart grids are part of a growing “smart” phenomenon involving distributed devices that are wirelessly connected and intelligently controlled to automate decisions normally left to people. The Internet of Things (IoT) is the most popular example of this trend, with smart phones, thermostats, fridges, and even cars working in concert...
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An analysis of California’s most recent rolling blackouts and how to prevent them When California passed the Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) in 2006, it was one of the most ambitious pieces of climate change legislation ever created. Ten years later, California further solidified its leadership role with a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas...
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