Virtual power plant access extends through Solis, Derapi partnership
The platform will provide Solis battery storage customers access to virtual power plant (VPP) programs.
Software is the future of Solar
In 2017, I sent an internal memo to my team about the evolution and role of software in distributed PV energy generation. Now, I’m taking a look back at my predictions and what the future holds.
The great grid transition in the age of data centers and EVs
Rapidly increasing energy consumption due to data centers, EVs and AI, requires adopting innovative energy strategies like distributed energy resources and microgrids that offer viable solutions for a more resilient, responsive energy infrastructure.
The great untapped potential of virtual power plants
We need every tool in the toolkit to improve grid reliability, and we need them now, RMI’s managing director, Mark Dyson, told the pv magazine USA Week audience.
Sunrise brief: IEA forecasts over 4,000 GW of new solar by 2030
Also on the rise: Form Energy raises $405 million for its multi-day iron-air batteries. Bipartisan initiative to accelerate deployment of distributed energy resources in U.S. And more.
Bipartisan initiative to accelerate deployment of distributed energy resources in U.S.
Pew Charitable Trusts intends to develop a roadmap to help policymakers increase DERs and microgrids that bring equitable energy resources to communities.
Generac acquires microgrid controller specialist Ageto
The company previously known for generators and battery backup systems, moves further into the C&I market with the acquisition of Ageto.
Sunrise brief: New platform vets residential solar salespeople
Also on the rise: Siting solar projects for best environmental results. Top solar panel brands in reliability, quality, and performance. And more.
Maine may design a distribution system operator to advance distributed energy resources
Maine has hired a consulting firm to evaluate whether forming a distribution system operator could speed deployment of distributed energy resources and support other state goals. Consultants are reviewing how the approach is used in five other countries.
Give distributed resources a greater role in grid reliability, say four law professors
Distributed solar and storage, along with demand response, “perform during extreme weather events” and deserve a greater role in reliability planning, the law professors say, while a new public office of grid reliability could guide transmission planning.
