The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a rule to enhance the transmission of renewable energy to the electric grid, aligning with President Biden's goal of eliminating carbon emissions by 2050. This rule aims to modernize the U.S. power grid to meet increasing demand from data centers, electric vehicles, and buildings, while addressing reliability concerns as coal plants retire. The rule improves transmission planning and cost allocations to integrate renewable energy more efficiently and streamlines the construction of new transmission lines. Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q02B2m5k0 Explore global opportunities: Head of Solar & BESS 📍Germany: https://hubs.la/Q02B2jmz0 Substation Engineer (Solar Projects) 📍 Houston, Texas: https://hubs.la/Q02B2dR70 Cable T&I Engineer 📍 Taiwan: https://hubs.la/Q02B2lwb0 Transport Advisory 📍 Melbourne: https://hubs.la/Q02B2nx50
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National Grid Plc is accelerating the connection of 19 battery energy storage projects in England and Wales.to Britain's electricity transmission network, easing a logjam that's hindering the nation's transition to green energy. The battery storage projects, equating to 10 GW of generation, will be offered connection dates that on average are four years earlier than existing agreements, according to a statement by National Grid, which is part of a new approach that removes the need for non-essential engineering works prior to connecting storage. Click here to read more.... #renewableenergy #energy #climatechange 🌍 ⚡
UK Fast Tracks 10 Gigawatts of Batteries to Ease Grid Logjam
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From the river to the sea Liberating the solar industry from sanctions through grid firming solutions will promote renewable energy integration and contribute to a sustainable and clean energy future. By integrating grid firming solutions such as #energystoragesystems, advanced power electronics, and smart grid technologies, the intermittent nature of solar power can be effectively dealt with. These technologies ensure a stable and reliable power supply, allowing for increased solar injection without compromising the #gridsecurity
FERC directs NERC to draft reliability standards for wind, solar and storage
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My recent work with Xendee and Mayfield Renewables afforded me an opportunity to delve into the world of microgrid feasibility studies. ⚡ Designing a microgrid involves an analysis of load profiles, generation capacities, energy storage requirements and control systems. It requires expertise in electrical engineering, energy management, and grid integration. My article - "Microgrid Feasibility Studies Define What's Possible" - looks at the value of speeding up project development while mitigating risk. Interested to learn more about microgrid feasibility studies? Additional resources may be found in the comments below. 💡 #renewableenergy #energystoragesystems #evmobility #agencylife #consulting
Microgrid Feasibility Studies Define What’s Possible — Mayfield Renewables
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https://lnkd.in/gvjdpUrj NV Energy plans to spend $1.8 billion on new infrastructure that will add solar power for the Sphere, help turn off State of Nevada’s last coal plant and add more transmission lines that will eventually be paid for by customers. An application submitted by NV Energy to the Public Utilities Commission this week seeks approval for an amendment on its infrastructure plan to approve spending for projects, including a $1.56 billion solar facility in Northern Nevada, $83 million for converting NV Energy’s last coal plant to run on natural gas, $54 million to prolong a power plant’s life cycle and $173 million for transmission infrastructure improvements throughout the state. “The amendment reflects the best path forward to balance the stability and reliability of our energy grid while working toward the goal of reducing carbon emissions,” said Doug Cannon, NV Energy’s president and CEO, in a statement when NV Energy previewed this spending application in July. I have written many blogs on the utility sector: A third of utilities have begun to pilot generative AI for customer service, other uses - report - https://lnkd.in/geJmA4PU Blog – Sector – Utility – Power Generation – Lawsuits – Hawaii Utility and Lahaina Fire - https://lnkd.in/gS8shtQs #wildfire #riskmanagement #vegetationmanagement #powerlines #climatechange #ESG #lawsuits #scope1 #scope2 #scope
Details emerge on NV Energy’s $1.8B plan to end coal, add solar
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🚀 Contribution to a Carbon-Free Future: Call for Papers! 🚀 The world is transitioning towards a future powered by renewable energy. By 2050, The majority of electricity is expected to come from these sustainable sources. Frontiers in Energy Research (IF:2.6 - CS: 3.9) is launching a special issue dedicated to "Enabling Ancillary Services in Renewable-Powered Electricity Infrastructure" to explore the crucial role ancillary services play in this transition. Why is this important? Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are inherently intermittent, posing challenges to grid stability. Ancillary services are essential for balancing supply and demand, ensuring voltage and frequency stability, and preventing outages. We invite researchers and industry professionals to contribute their expertise to this vital topic. What are we looking for? We welcome submissions on a wide range of themes, including: Voltage and reactive power support Frequency-active power control Fault ride-through capability Protection coordination Harmonic mitigation Fast and energy storage systems Virtual power plants Black-start services Contingency reserves High-performance converters Grid following and grid forming inverters Electric vehicle integration Join us in shaping the future of energy! Key Dates: Manuscript Summary Submission Deadline: 25 September 2024 Manuscript Submission Deadline: 13 January 2025 Learn more and submit your work: https://lnkd.in/d_NVQH8V #RenewableEnergy #AncillaryServices #GridStability #EnergyTransition #CarbonFreeFuture
Enabling Ancillary Services in Renewable-Powered Electricity Infrastructure
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Georgia Update Georgia Power seeking more energy generating capacity October 27, 2023 - ATLANTA – Georgia Power usually asks state energy regulators every three years to approve the utility’s latest plan outlining the mix of energy sources it intends to rely on for power generation during the next two decades. But what the Atlanta-based utility describes as Georgia’s “extraordinary” economic growth is prompting Georgia Power to seek additional generating capacity less than a year and a half after the state Public Service Commission (PSC) approved its last Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The company submitted an IRP update to the PSC Friday proposing additional capacity to handle current projections reflecting energy growth of about 6,600 megawatts of electricity, up from about 400 megawatts Georgia Power forecasted in January of last year. A megawatt is enough electricity to power about 750 homes. The update calls for expanding the use of renewable energy and battery storage, both sources of power generation long supported by environmental advocates. But it also proposes the construction of new gas turbines at Georgia Power’s Plant Yates in Coweta County, to the dismay of environmentalist critics.
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How much does a gigawatt of new power generation cost these days? How long will it take to get once committed to procuring? Just ask Microsoft. The answer is over $1 billion per gigawatt and for 10 gigawatts generated by renewables, it will take 2-6 years. The race to procure limited and dwindling power supplies is on, and the inevitable shortages will have consequences. Have you thought about that?
Microsoft, Brookfield to partner on renewable energy projects
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Why would clean energy rely on fossil fuels? There are two key reasons. Firstly, historically, only a fifth of proposed renewable power plants are actually built. So, the high number of proposals not fully implemented reflects the uncertainty of meeting future demand. Secondly, while solar and battery technology is advancing rapidly, current battery storage capacity is insufficient to reliably depend on renewables alone. Fossil fuels must be used to fill the gaps when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing. This highlights the complex challenge of transitioning to clean energy. While the U.S. is on the right track with a massive push for renewables, fossil fuels are still necessary to ensure a stable electricity grid during this transitional period. The success of this transition will depend on advances in battery storage technology and continued investment in clean energy infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/dzkvYNBg
U.S. Power Plant Proposals Surge by 90% as Electricity Demand Rises | OilPrice.com
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https://lnkd.in/gxNHFb-2 Southeast Texas is witnessing extraordinary economic and population growth, resulting in a significant rise in electricity demand. In response, Entergy Texas plans to add 40% more generation capacity to its power grid within the next four years. Currently, Texas faces several challenges with its power grid: Demand Surges: The state's rapid growth has led to unprecedented peaks in electricity demand, especially during extreme weather conditions. Grid Reliability: Events like Winter Storm Uri in 2021 exposed vulnerabilities in the grid, leading to widespread outages and highlighting the need for more resilient infrastructure. Renewable Integration: As Texas increases its reliance on renewable energy sources like wind and solar, the grid must adapt to the intermittent nature of these power sources. Aging Infrastructure: Parts of the grid infrastructure are aging and require upgrades to maintain efficiency and reliability. Regulatory and Market Challenges: The deregulated electricity market in Texas, managed by ERCOT, presents unique challenges in balancing supply and demand, particularly during peak times. As Texas continues to expand, so does our need for more dispatchable, reliable power to support businesses in Southeast Texas and across our great state. Entergy Texas is committed to addressing these challenges and ensuring a stable and robust power supply for our growing communities.
Entergy Texas proposes new power plants to support rapid growth in Southeast Texas
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Agree Paul, Mick de Brenni - now we need that technical assessment conducted on the +130,000km (+$29bn) of Qld DNSP networks, and in combination with the improved dynamic TNSP limits (all lines) will improve existing asset utilisation and defer/limit new build all leading to a reduction in costs to customers - the improved asset utilisation and deferral cost savings will be significant and must be pursued to reduce the cost of the transition, + improving embedded supply resilience (+comms), and improve customer NSP pricing. (eg when we had an Electricity Commission overview and Stanwell power station was deferred and engineering redesign cost reduction was implemented - the deferment saved Qld customers ++$m)
Last year I spent some time working through how renewable developers can get more MW for less $ out of a Renewable Energy Zone. Given the challenges and headwinds facing new developments, any successful transmission augmentations need to function at their outer operating envelope - viz. real-time transmission line ratings. So, I jumped on the tools for a while, crunched the numbers and wrote up the story with the article recently being published in the journal "Energy Economics". To summarise, a double circuit 275kV radial REZ with static line ratings of ~1500MW could host about 1700MW of wind, whereas the same 275kV assets with a bit of technology added for real-time ratings could host more than 2700MW. About 1000MW of solar PV fits neatly in-between given some level of diurnal complementarity. For those interested, you can download a copy of the published article at https://lnkd.in/gFp6gTvW
On static vs. dynamic line ratings in renewable energy zones
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