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Damir Novosel, President of Quanta Technology, LLC, recently contributed as a guest editor for the International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. The article, “Distributed Energy Resources and Microgrids for Energy Supply of Data Centers,” examines the dynamics of integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) with microgrids for data centers. The article discusses how factors such as fluctuating energy demands, intermittent energy sources, and the necessity for advanced control systems impact the effective management of energy flows. If you’re interested in reading more, please view the online article: https://lnkd.in/eGD-ubeY #DERs #Distribution #Microgrids #DataCenters

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Press Release: New Research Showcases Pivotal Shift Toward Energy Democracy [INFORMS Journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management] https://bit.ly/48ITzJP Study Key Takeaways: - Aggregating distributed energy resources (DERs) can significantly challenge and diminish the market power of traditional, large-scale electricity generators. - This method can lead to lower energy costs and make renewable energy more accessible and competitive. - This approach encourages the use of renewable energy sources, promoting environmental sustainability.

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As the push for renewable energy accelerates, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is poised to inject $7 billion into the development of rooftop solar, community solar farms, and energy storage through “Solar for All” grants. These investments are crucial for expanding solar energy access, decarbonizing the grid, and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. #renewables #power #energy #wind #offshore #onshore #solar #hydropower #floating #nuclear #geothermal #efficiency #transition #susteinability #circular #economy #esg #clean #decarbonization #electrification #climate #hydrogen #mobility #greensteel #ammonia #transportation #storage #fuelcell #smartgrid #der #powersystem #generation #transmission #distribution #electricity #machines #drives #sensors #iot #education #engineering #innovation #entrepreneurship #creativity #technology #digitalization #cybersecurtity #metering

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The Department of Energy has funded $6 million in research projects for an inaugural partnership in two DOE offices to better prepare the nation for multiple disruptive power events and enable rapid response in a crisis for U.S. grid operators. DOE’s Office of Science Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) and DOE’s Office of Electricity (OE) will guide the research at five of the nation’s national laboratories in a new partnership. The need for faster computing of the vast amount of data on the grid will be addressed. The result of the work will help grid operators plan and implement solutions that bolster the reliability of our nation’s power grid and ensure affordable access to clean energy for every American.” https://lnkd.in/eZFwWu3Q

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🚨 Big news for the U.S. electric grid! 🚨 OE has teamed up with U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science & Office of Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of Energy to fund research projects that will boost resilience against power loss and enable rapid response in grid crisis situations. Want to learn more about these awards and how they use machine learning and supercomputers to make the grid more flexible and reliable? Read below! 👇

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Does the opportunity to inform the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) roadmap 🗺️ in renewable energy integration intrigue you? Join the Science Synthesis Prize to generate new and comprehensive knowledge on the current state-of-science in renewable integration! As new renewable energy technologies are developed and integrated into the electric grid, there continues to be new areas of opportunity and challenges that must be addressed. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invites graduate students, researchers, industry partners, and key industry stakeholders to apply for this $125,000 prize soon! Submissions are due Nov. 5. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4b8XsYm

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The white paper "Long Duration Energy Storage Use Cases: A Primer on Defining Applications to Aid in Technology Selection," released by The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Edison Electric Institute, and the Long Duration Energy Storage Council, provides a framework for stakeholders to explore various #LDES industry applications and select the most suitable technologies to meet performance and deployment goals. The paper highlights the essential role LDES plays across sectors, storing and dispatching energy to balance #renewable sources with demand, while ensuring grid stability. Key applications include: Electric Utilities: LDES captures and releases energy over extended periods—whether hours, days, or seasons—facilitating the integration of renewable sources and ensuring reliable, dispatchable power for grid stability. Data Centres: With resilience spanning from hours to days, LDES ensures continuous operations during power disruptions while advancing sustainability initiatives. Microgrids: LDES replaces diesel generators in critical infrastructure, such as hospitals and research campuses, boosting reliability, reducing emissions, and optimising renewable energy use. Island Grids: LDES stores surplus renewable energy, maintaining grid stability during disruptions caused by weather events or equipment failures in isolated areas. Industrial Processes: By storing electricity as heat, LDES supports the decarbonisation of energy-intensive sectors like steelmaking and cement production. By offering low-carbon alternatives to fossil fuels, LDES is helping industries meet their #decarbonisation targets and driving the clean energy transition forward. To read the full report, click here: https://bit.ly/41kEZq3. For a deeper dive into these applications, explore the LDES Council’s Annual Report and join the effort to accelerate progress towards a #sustainable energy future: https://lnkd.in/g7BcGi_m.

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🌍 U.S. Department of Energy Announces Millions to Scale Clean Energy Technologies 🌱 The DOE Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) just unveiled a major opportunity! Up to $50 million is now available through the SCALEUP Ready program to support the commercial scale-up of disruptive energy technologies. This year-round program is designed to accelerate innovations from ARPA-E’s portfolio, pushing them toward market adoption and helping to secure America’s energy future. Since its inception in 2019, SCALEUP has enabled groundbreaking companies to open factories, secure millions in follow-on funding, and land industry-leading partnerships. 🌟 Now, for the first time, SCALEUP Ready offers ongoing access to funding, so teams can apply when they’re ready, offering greater flexibility for innovators! 💡 “Accelerating the deployment of transformative energy technologies is key to improving U.S. economic prosperity and energy security,” said ARPA-E Director Evelyn N. Wang.  https://bit.ly/3UqcC5M #CleanEnergy #Innovation #DOE #ARPAE #Sustainability #EnergySecurity #TechCommercialization

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Innovators interested in enhancing the reliability and resilience of solar energy distribution networks: Help shape the future of solar-powered networks with the new Data-Driven Distributed (3D) Solar Visibility Prize. This $175K prize, launched by the U.S. Department of Energy’s American-Made Program, incentivizes the development of models and algorithms that provide accurate, real-time information about distributed solar generation in electric power distribution networks. The 3D Solar Visibility Prize is now accepting applications from entities capable of using distribution system state estimation (DSSE) algorithms and software tools to improve the visibility and operating conditions of distribution systems. Learn more about the prize and how to get involved by joining the 3D Solar Visibility Prize Informational Webinar on May 29th at 3 PM EST. Prize organizers will share the timeline, goals, awards, and eligibility requirements, and answer your questions live. Register here https://lnkd.in/gfv9FvDG for the May 29th webinar. For detailed information and to apply, visit bit.ly/3DSolarVisibility. For any questions, comments, or support, please reach out to ADL Ventures at [email protected] #AmericanMade #3DSolarVisibility

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In the quest for decarbonization, are mountain-based solar PV systems a financially viable solution for regions with seasonal climates? Dr. Anurag Gumber, a faculty member at CNCC, alongside a collaborative team of authors from ETH Zürich, analyze the feasibility of solar PV technology in mountainous setups, with Switzerland as a case study. The research highlights inefficiencies in Swiss investment subsides, while proposing actionable improvements. Access the paper: https://lnkd.in/gcs-dK2n #SolarPV #Sustainability #InfrastructureFinance

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🎙️ New Issue! August's edition of IEEE Sensors Letters explores topics ranging from pH Sensing to sampling the Moire method force plate. Read the full issue: https://loom.ly/Rp_h290 #IEEESensorsLetters #NewIssue #Sensors

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Making perovskite solar PV circular from the start: U.S researchers at the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory used a circular economy framework to determine how to scale, deploy, and design metal halide perovskite solar panels to be easily recyclable in the future. #Renewables #Energy #Technology

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->>>> NSPM in the news! <<<<- To design the cost-effectiveness test for Virginia's energy efficiency landscape under the newly-enacted Savings Achieved Via Efficiency (SAVE) Act -- aimed at improving the transparency and effectiveness of energy-saving programs -- state regulators "will draw on recommendations from the National Standard Practice Manual." Chelsea Harnish: "What’s crucial is that the manual is an objective, technology-neutral reference tool for assessing energy efficiency investments based on eight guiding principles." “ 'Too often, utilities are putting in way more cost than benefit,' Harnish said, adding that stakeholders need to be able to review and comment on the methodologies and results of any cost-benefit analysis." All Southeast states except Tennessee are moving toward tests that incorporate principles from the National Standard Practice Manual, she added. https://lnkd.in/dxNaxZMs

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Solar energy is posed to supply the majority of the world’s energy needs in an affordable, clean, and #sustainable way. At the 4th Multiterawatt Workshop, leading NREL researchers met with international #solar energy leaders to discuss the future of #photovoltaics and global solar energy integration. Held every other year, the 2024 workshop looked to the future. PV trajectories of the next decade highlighted the regional opportunities and challenges to PV growth and its contributions to meeting carbon dioxide emission reduction goals. To achieve these goals, participants discussed integration opportunities and new research areas including tandem technology, PV circularity, and manufacturing. Read more about the research, goals, and challenges discussed at this year’s meeting at https://bit.ly/3XGJQ2U

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Most energy storage tech is new. Do utilities know enough? A new report from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) explores the challenges of assessing reliability in many battery energy storage systems. http://ow.ly/4X8H105EMjh

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💡If you get as amped up as Jonathan does about the future of #energy #technology, ARPA-E's 3-day event is for you! Hear from our co-founder Jonathan Scott about energy innovation in Dallas, Texas, later this month.   #keynote #solar #PowerTrip #ARPAE24

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