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Distributed Energy Resources

IRA equals consolidation, diversification

The funds flowing from the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could prompt solar installers to diversify their offerings to homeowners. The IRA may also lead to consolidation among solar equipment manufacturers, writes Jessica Fishman, a clean energy marketing professional.

Three ways states can fix interconnection of distributed solar and storage

States can remedy inadequate hosting capacity for distributed solar and storage, unfairly high interconnection costs for some projects, and other interconnection barriers, a consulting firm concluded.

Navigating complex energy markets for VPP participants

The growing need for virtual power plants, which dispatch energy when and where it is needed, is giving rise to opportunities for software companies, such as Leap, to handle the complexities of navigating energy markets.

Bidgely releases hourly grid-monitoring distributed energy tool

An energy data software start-up company has released the 8760 Energy Model, a data set and report that provides utilities and industry stakeholders with behind-the-meter energy data tracked at the hourly level throughout the year.

Sunnova to deploy solar and storage virtual power plant in Texas

The company will partner with David Energy, a retail energy provider. Virtual power plants enable distributed resources to work in tandem to better respond to electricity grid demand.

Sunrise brief: Training the U.S. solar workforce

Also on the rise: Solar tower of power goes vertical. Important code requirements and recent developments for PV systems. And more.

Maximizing resilience and benefits of distributed energy resources

There are many capabilities that must be developed and implemented to tap the full potential of grid edge resources, but experience has demonstrated the benefits of moving forward collaboratively and with the guidance of research-based and field-tested insights.  

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Schneider Electric launches home energy management system that integrates solar, storage, EV charging and appliances

The Schneider Home platform’s five components include a smartphone app to help monitor and allocate energy resources.

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DOE priorities for $3.8 billion in grants include distributed resource aggregations

Under a U.S. Department of Energy program to promote grid flexibility and resilience, distributed energy resource aggregation projects may seek to share in $1.1 billion in smart grid grants.

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Distributed resources to earn compensation from Texas grid operator ERCOT

ERCOT’s pilot project, designed in less than a year, will support grid reliability and is expected to be ongoing. Some other grid operators have already launched or announced similar programs.

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