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Stanford ENERGY newsletter is out! Resilient grid   EV subsidies      Aadith Moorthy         Ocean CO2            Energy storage companies ·     Gustavo Cezar on building a more resilient grid The SLAC engineer bridges energy research and applications by taking technologies to people who rely on a stable electric grid and then seeing how the new tech works. ·     Study: EV subsidies help climate and automakers, but at questionable cost to taxpayers A comprehensive new study led by economist Hunt Allcott sheds light on the limited benefits of the electric vehicle tax credits under the IRA. ·     Aadith Moorthy named to 2024 Time100 Next list A member of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program 2018 cohort, Moorthy is honored as a member of the 2024 TIME100 Next list for Boomitra, his carbon sequestration startup. ·     Hidden biological processes can affect how the ocean stores carbon The ocean sequesters 5–10 gigatons of carbon annually. If the plankton can sink low enough in the ocean, that carbon could be stored – away from the atmosphere – for tens of thousands of years. ·     Energy storage experts encourage potential energy entrepreneurs Tarun Narayan, Ph.D. ’16, of Antora Energy and Scott Zafiropoulo of Amprius urged more than 60 students to pursue curiosity and cross-discipline collaboration. Plus, all the Stanford energy events next week. Check it out and subscribe for free: https://lnkd.in/gEVNAisz SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research Knight-Hennessy Scholars Boomitra Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment Stanford Energy Club #electricity #EV #CO2 #EnergyStorage #batteries

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Join Google and LF Energy for a breakfast panel on the side of the NARUC Annual Meeting next week in Anaheim exploring the significance of data transparency to accurately measure electricity-related carbon footprints and facilitate informed energy planning and purchasing decisions that drive grid decarbonization forward. Register for free at https://hubs.la/Q02WQhgc0 #lfenergy #energy #utilities #energytransition #energydata

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Reconductoring could enable 764 GW of transmission-connected solar by 2035. (My latest for PV Magazine USA) Replacing existing transmission lines, known as conductors, with advanced conductors could enable 764 GW of transmission-connected solar by 2035 even if transmission in new corridors was limited, found a study by UC Berkeley and GridLab researchers. 3M CTC Global TS Conductor Amol Phadke #Reconductoring

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Modo Energy - USA projects a "total battery #energystorage buildout of just under 150 GW by the end of 2030. California ISO and ERCOT both continue to see significant growth, each with around 40 GW of commercially operational capacity by the end of 2030. PJM Interconnection has the potential to experience the largest growth of all. By this method of projection, battery energy storage capacity in PJM could grow from around 400 MW today to nearly 30 GW by the end of the decade." https://lnkd.in/gf2sQTS5

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🔋 Microgrid Knowledge's Lisa Cohn recently sat down with Fermata Energy’s Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, Steve Letendre, PhD, to discuss recent legislation in California and more broadly the importance of bidirectional charging for grid reliability and resilience. While the passage of SB 59 in California helps to raise awareness about Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology, Steve says that it does not address the key challenges in order for California and other states to maximize bidirectional charging benefits. He shared what really needs to happen, including: 1. A streamlined process that allows EV drivers to connect bidirectional chargers to the grid. 2. Incentives must be provided for V2X that are comparable to those currently available for stationary storage. 3. Compensation for the value that bidirectional EV charging infrastructure provides to both customers and the grid. At Fermata Energy, we’re committed to driving technologies and regulations that make Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) a critical asset for grid resilience and sustainability. 🔗 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3TYNfrp #V2X #BidirectionalCharging #GridFlexibility #EVs #CleanEnergy

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This week, Quino CEO Eugene Beh is attending California Energy Storage Alliance's 15th Annual Market Development Forum. Safe, affordable, and scalable energy storage solutions are needed to help California achieve its decarbonization and grid reliability goals. This conference will convene regulators, utilities, and innovators - like Quino! - working across the energy storage ecosystem. Attending and interested in learning about how Quino is shaping the flow battery market in California and beyond? Message Eugene to set up a meeting. #CESA #marketdevelopment #LDES #flowbattery

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If you want VPP - ‘virtual power plants,’ first define them ... Clarity around terminology and end goals can break through years of policy inertia. After a period of relatively slow growth, virtual power plants are having a moment. A recent Brattle Group study finds VPPs could save California consumers over a half-billion dollars per year. PJM mostly finalized its VPP rules in late 2023, shortly after the Department of Energy’s “Pathways to Commercial Liftoff” report offered a U.S. roadmap for VPP deployment. Every other week, it seems, there’s news about a successful VPP pilot or financing for a new large VPP project. The discourse around VPPs is broken Virtual power plants are aggregations of distributed energy resources that can function as a single resource to provide certain services associated with traditional power plants. And while it’s a virtue that VPPs can include diverse resources and offer a variety of services, their complexity has often hindered policymaking efforts. Level 1 VPP: Utility program where individual DERs respond to utility signals to provide grid services. (Examples: Massachusetts’ Connected Solutions program and California’s Demand Side Grid Support program.) Level 2 VPP: DERs are aggregated into a “fleet” that responds as one resource to a utility’s call for grid services. (Example: SunRun VPPs in contracts with PG&E and California Community Choice Aggregators.) Level 3 VPP: DERs are aggregated into a “fleet” that operates as one resource in a wholesale market while staying coordinated with the local distribution utility. The fleet and individual DERs may also provide retail market services. (Example: FERC Order 2222 aggregations, when they appear.) Again, the purpose of defining terms like “virtual power plant” — or “energy storage,” “resilience,” etc. — isn’t to uncover some sort of existential truth about these resources. Nor is it to constrain anyone’s marketing efforts — go ahead and call your VPP offering whatever you want. Patented TNi Energy-BESS, we've innovated a groundbreaking method that repurposes recycled lead-acid batteries, extending their life span to 20 years for energy storage purposes. Previously, the industry lacked a safe and environmentally conscious alternative to lithium-ion batteries. However, our patented proprietary technique reveals that lead-acid batteries are not only safer but also 50-60% more cost-effective than their hazardous counterparts. #TNiEnergy, #nebulositycloud, #BESS, #C3Energy, #Energy, #ZEROemmissions, #ZEROcarbonfootprint, #energytransistion, #LeadAcid Battery, #windpower, #solarpower, #VPP, #MicroGrid, #DERM

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Extreme heat + extended drought = trouble for the power grid. On August 22nd, energy managers, policy experts, and Stanford scientists will discuss #GridReliability and expanding cooperation in western electricity markets to contend with climate change. Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/C3PPxyz Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Stanford Law School

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Calling all #energy #policy people: Next week, California ISO, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and energy experts will discuss how improved coordination of electricity operations in the West could enhance grid reliability during extreme #heatwaves. Register here ➡ https://bit.ly/C3PPxyz Details below.

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How do corporate investments drive #RenewableEnergy deployment? ⚡ 🔍 Through a new partnership, NREL is teaming up with Meta—one of the largest corporate buyers of renewable energy globally—to answer this question. This work aims to provide greater insight into corporate renewable energy procurement and the enabling conditions for #CleanEnergy investment. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/410BmW3

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ICYMI: Last week the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) released a white paper with comprehensive interconnection reform recommendations, aimed at addressing the growing backlog of clean energy projects. Authored by David Gahl, Melissa Alfano, and Tiana Elame, this report offers clear guidance on creating more effective regional transmission planning processes and a new funding paradigm for transmission upgrade costs. Lowering interconnection costs and strengthening the transmission system is critical to accelerating clean energy deployment across the country. This report builds on recent analyses from Berkeley Lab and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Department of Energy. As implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act continues, comprehensive interconnection reform is vital to achieving our clean energy goals. Read more in the full report: https://lnkd.in/e3Pye8Mu

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For anyone who will be at IEEE Power & Energy Society T&D Conference feel free to stop by our panel session on #EVs and #gridreliability. Will be an interesting cross-sector discussion including technology provider, independent system operator, and utility perspectives among others. E-mobility is driving the blending of Transmission and Distribution system planning, design, and operations. Particularly with the growing prevalence of distributed energy resources, IoT and grid-edge technologies, and virtual power plants (#VPPs).

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https://lnkd.in/ebtTZeiT The rapid decarbonization of the U.S. electricity grid is driving a steep rise in requests to interconnect new clean energy generation resources like solar, wind, and battery storage to the transmission system. From 2000 to 2010, the United States averaged between 500 and 1,000 new transmission interconnection requests each year. Over the last decade, new requests have risen to 2,500–3,000 each year—a 300-500% increase. This backlog of requests can significantly delay clean energy deployment and lead to higher costs for project developers and electricity consumers. 

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The global #EnergyTransition requires more than 16,000 GW of zero-carbon generation capacity additions through 2040. ENTRA1 Energy Plants™ with NuScale #SMR Technology can deliver up to 924 MW of 24/7, carbon-free, baseload energy in scalable 4, 6, and 12-module configurations.

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Must See Webinar: How the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is Creating New Pathways for Grid Decarbonization 🔌🌿 Join us for a crucial discussion on Pathways to IRA: Pioneering New Routes for Grid Decarbonization. This in-depth session will unravel the transformative role of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Tax Credit Transfer in fueling diverse opportunities for greener energy solutions. 🔍 Dive deep into: - The mechanics behind IRA’s groundbreaking tax credits for standalone storage. - Strategies for unlocking utility-scale storage solutions. - The significant impact on bolstering the surge of renewable energy. 🚀 Whether you’re an industry professional, an environmental advocate, or simply curious about the future of energy, this webinar promises to provide invaluable insights into the innovative financial structures driving our grid's decarbonization. Watch now: http://spr.ly/6045bLBLJ #Decarbonization #SustainabilityStrategy #GreeningTheGrid #SustainableBusiness #Webinar #EnterpriseCaseStudies

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As we continue along the path towards the clean energy transition, workers in carbon-intensive industries are at risk of losing their jobs, according to a recent study co-authored by Christopher Knittel from MIT Sloan School of Management and Kailin Graham, a graduate researcher at the MIT - Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research. Existing efforts might be missing the mark, leaving out communities most in need of support. Check out some of the key takeaways below, and visit the link for the full article by Deborah Halber. 1️⃣ Oversight in current relief efforts: the Inflation Reduction Act alone may not do enough for America's most carbon-intensive communities. 2️⃣ Beyond traditional regions: it's not just well-known, fossil fuel-producing areas that are at risk — regions like Nevada and the Great Plains are also on the radar. 3️⃣ Introducing the employment carbon footprint: a new metric sheds light on how various sectors are impacted by the transition, beyond direct fossil fuel extraction. https://bit.ly/3TTUakB

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In California, the need for grid flexibility and wildfire risk mitigation is more pressing than ever. As the state grapples with the complexities of balancing renewable energy sources and ensuring grid stability amidst increasing wildfire threats, innovative solutions become essential. At Prisma Photonics, we're contributing to this vital effort with our advanced fiber sensing technology. By turning existing optical fibers into real-time sensors, we provide utility operators with the data they need to enhance grid resilience and adaptability. This means detecting potential wildfire threats early, enabling quick response times, and maintaining continuous power supply even in challenging conditions. Our solutions approach not only supports California's goals for a cleaner energy future but also ensures that communities remain safe and power systems remain robust. By seamlessly integrating advanced monitoring solutions into existing infrastructure, Prisma Photonics is helping pave the way for a more flexible and resilient energy landscape. Utility Dive Prisma Photonics #WildfireMitigation #GridResilience #CaliforniaEnergy #DynamicLineRating #GridEnhancingTechnologies #transmissionlines

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