Sunrise brief: Rallying for the ‘Solar+ Decade’
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Grid experts call for a national initiative to facilitate a high-DER grid
To reach the full potential benefits of distributed energy resources (DERs), a national initiative is needed to transition efficiently to a high-DER electricity system, says a task force of grid experts convened by the nonprofit group ESIG.
To facilitate a high-DER grid, California explores how distribution grids should be operated
Expecting high growth in distributed energy resources (DERs), one California agency examines how distribution grids should be operated to prepare for that environment, while another explores how to foster the deployment of DERs and maximize their potential.
Four steps to creating a sustainable distributed generation strategy
According to Tom Hunt, CEO of Pivot Energy, renewable energy capacity at the distribution level can meet needs without the long lead time required for larger, utility-scale resources, and he shows us how to solve major system barriers to expanding renewable energy on the grid.
EVs that meet a new standard will be able to deliver AC power to the grid
The SunSpec Alliance has issued a “test” version of guidance for implementing the electric vehicle equipment standard.
Making the most of PV and Li-ion battery storage
In the third in a series on virtual power plants, Jigar Shah discusses the range of possibilities for aggregated, behind-the-meter solar and storage in the United States today.
California ruling simplifies grid connection process for distributed solar and storage
A groundbreaking rule by the California Public Utilities Commission will streamline the interconnection process for distributed energy resources.
Achieving a zero-carbon grid: opportunities in virtual power plants
Jigar Shah reflects on the challenges that come with achieving a zero-carbon electric grid and how the emerging technology of the Virtual Power Plant, or VPP, can turn those challenges into opportunities for all Americans.
Schneider Electric to acquire AutoGrid, developer of AI for distributed energy resources
The two companies are partners on a fully integrated distribution management system and distributed energy resources management system (DERMS).
Toronto area businesses to engage in 77MW distributed energy aggregation
A pilot managed by Enel X will supply the Ontario grid with demand response loads aggregated from 14 distributed sites. The project is expected to ease peak demand on the grid and supply the businesses with energy savings and additional revenue streams.
