Dominion Targets 24GW of Renewables and Storage in Move Toward Virginia’s Clean Energy Goals Utility Dominion Energy is planning a major shift toward renewable energy and batteries as it looks to comply with Virginia’s ambitious new clean energy law. Dominion Virginia’s new integrated resource plan (IRP), announced Friday, represents a potentially historic shift for the … Continue reading #Dominion Targets 24GW of Renewables and Storage in Move Toward #Virginia ’s Clean Energy Goals→
Southern California Edison Signs Contracts for 770 MW of Energy Storage Resources Southern California Edison announced that it has signed seven contracts totaling 770 megawatts of battery-based energy storage resources to help enhance the region’s electric system reliability needs, which will benefit C&I and residential customers alike. The recently conducted solicitation and the resulting contracts … Continue reading #Southern_California_Edison Signs Contracts for 770 MW of Energy Storage Resources→
Diamond nanothreads could beat batteries for energy storage, theoretical study suggests Computational and theoretical studies of diamond-like carbon nanothreads suggest that they could provide an alternative to batteries by storing energy in a strained mechanical system. The team behind the research says that nanothread devices could power electronics and help with the shift towards renewable … Continue reading #Diamond_nanothreads could beat batteries for energy storage, theoretical study suggests→
Virus puts Fermi 2 refueling outage on hold NEWPORT, Mich. — DTE Energy said it instituted “an extended safety stand down” at its Fermi 2 nuclear plant in northern Monroe County over the weekend because of the coronavirus outbreak there, one which will likely keep the plant idle much longer than expected and add to … Continue reading #Virus puts #Fermi_2 refueling outage on hold→
Coronavirus Slowing Energy Infrastructure Permitting and Project Development in Mexico The coronavirus pandemic has led to a slowdown in the progress of energy infrastructure projects in Mexico as nonessential businesses remain shuttered and permitting processes are delayed. In line with this, Genscape Inc. analysts have pushed back the estimated in-service date for the Wahalajara system’s … Continue reading #Coronavirus Slowing #Energy Infrastructure Permitting and Project Development in #Mexico→
Tesla as an electric utility? Maybe, and Autobidder could lead the way The electric carmaker has reportedly applied to supply electricity in the UK, as details on its Autobidder software come to light. Tesla may have its eye on the utility business down the road, and it comes just as the world’s learning more about … Continue reading #Tesla as an #electric_utility? Maybe, and #Autobidder could lead the way→
Trump’s grid security executive order will create vendor ‘black list,’ complicate equipment sourcing Foreign adversaries are “increasingly creating and exploiting vulnerabilities” in the United States bulk-power system, according to the executive order, with “potentially catastrophic effects.” “This is a well known issue within the electric sector,” Shawn Wallace, vice president of energy at IronNet Cybersecurity, … Continue reading Trump’s grid security executive order will create vendor ‘black list,’ complicate equipment sourcing→
Fossil fuel developer jumps into massive solar project in Texas Solar Plus Development, a subsidiary of Plus Renewable Technologies, Limited, and Avondale Solar LLC have entered into an agreement with J-POWER USA Development Co. to jointly develop a 350 MWac solar PV project in Wharton County, Texas — Red-Tailed Hawk Solar — that they have … Continue reading Fossil fuel developer jumps into massive solar project in #Texas→
Grid-scale battery projects joining transmission operator-run markets in California Two grid-scale battery energy storage projects, one just completed in Texas and one just announced in California, give an indication of the growing market opportunities in the US’ regional grid operators’ service areas. Rabbit Hill, a 10MW battery energy storage system (BESS), went online in Texas … Continue reading Grid-scale battery projects joining transmission operator-run markets in California→
Gas-Heavy ISO-New England Braces for Steep Influx of Wind, Solar, Storage While it is currently highly dependent on natural gas generation today, about 95% of ISO-New England’s (ISO-NE’s) interconnection request queue—a proposed total capacity of 20.9 GW—comprises wind, solar, and battery projects. That clearly indicates that developers in New England’s wholesale market “are looking to … Continue reading Gas-Heavy ISO-New England Braces for Steep Influx of Wind, Solar, Storage→
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