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Feb 21, 2025
Why a Renewable Project Is Only as Good as Its Collector Station
Collector stations consolidate and transmit renewable energy, but grid integration challenges remain. Advancements in technology are improving efficiency, requiring continued innovation for large-scale adoption.
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Jan 20, 2025
Renewable Energy and DERs: The Keys to Decentralization?
As the aging grid struggles to meet growing energy demands, decentralized solutions like renewable energy and distributed energy resources (DERs) offer promising alternatives. These resources enable local communities to supplement traditional power systems, enhancing stability and energy autonomy.
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Dec 21, 2024
How Energy Control Centers Ensure Power Grid Stability
Energy control centers ensure grid stability by balancing supply and demand, regulating frequency and voltage, and leveraging real-time data and advanced technologies. They address challenges from renewable energy sources and collaborate with data centers to maintain reliable power.
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Dec 21, 2024
Waves and Floating Turbines: The Next Green Energy Solutions?
Wave energy and floating turbines are emerging as promising ocean-based solutions for renewable power. With advantages like reliability and predictability, they could significantly support coastal communities, though challenges with cost and local opposition remain.
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Nov 21, 2024
FERC Deals a Blow to Behind-the-Meter Energy Deals
FERC rejected Amazon's bid for direct energy from a nuclear plant, citing risks to grid reliability. As data centers' energy demands grow, boosting power generation from diverse sources is key to ensuring equitable energy access.
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Nov 21, 2024
Study: U.S. Energy Sector Especially Vulnerable to Cyberattacks
A study by KPMG and Security Scorecard reveals the U.S. energy sector is highly vulnerable to cyberattacks, primarily due to third-party weaknesses. As energy companies increasingly rely on digital technologies, their supply chain's security gaps pose significant risks. Addressing these vulnerabilities is essential to prevent severe disruptions to power generation and grid stability.
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Oct 21, 2024
Building Energy Efficiency Could Be Hampered by Labor Struggles
That labor shortage is among skilled workers capable of installing the new technologies that will make buildings more efficient. With sufficient workers to pull from, millions of new jobs could be created. But without people to fill proposed jobs, the work may never get done.
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