Industrial clusters—geographic areas where co-located companies create opportunities for scaling, risk/resource sharing, and demand optimization—can provide a comprehensive approach to optimizing emission solutions and developing an integrated energy system. On this episode of EPRI Current, host Bill Florence speaks with two leading scientists (Sean Bushart with the World Economic Forum and Jonathan Oxley with CBI (Confederation of British Industry), who are actively engaged in researching and managing the world’s industrial clusters. The episode discusses industrial clusters in general, highlights the World Economic Council’s global work to increase collaboration amongst clusters, and focuses on the Humber Industrial Cluster, the largest CO2 emitting cluster in the U.K. Tune in to learn how industrial clusters can lead the way to a sustainable energy future. https://lnkd.in/eV4cfBxP #IndustrialClusters #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #NetZero #Innovation #EPRI #WEF #CBI
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Founded in 1972, EPRI is the world's preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, with offices around the world. EPRI's trusted experts collaborate with more than 450 companies in 45 countries, driving innovation to ensure the public has clean, safe, reliable, affordable, and equitable access to electricity across the globe. Explore EPRI’s research across the Nuclear, Generation, and Power Delivery and Utilization sectors ranging from decarbonization to grid modernization to low carbon resources.
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National Grid SA is responsible for overseeing the vast transmission network within Saudi Arabia. Despite covering nearly 60,000 circular miles for more than 13,000 cities and villages, the company strives to reduce its environmental impact and adhere to sustainable practices—as demonstrated in this week’s #EPRISuccessStory. While sulphur hexafluoride, or SF6 gas, has been heavily used in power industry—due to its high dielectric strength, thermal stability, conductivity, and more—it is a highly potent greenhouse gas. National Grid SA began working with EPRI to implement SF6 leak sealing at its Shedgum substation to help in the fight against climate change. ♻️ EPRI experts traveled to the Shedgum station to apply a lab-tested leak sealing technique that didn’t require a reduction in equipment pressure—using materials that are easy to procure, apply and remove. During subsequent testing, researchers identified a significant reduction of SF6 emissions, which will ultimately help improve both the long-term performance and sustainability of the country’s power systems. Check out the full story to learn more! 📝 https://lnkd.in/e785MCea
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#ICYMI EPRI and Stanford University are NOW accepting abstract submissions for the 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Transformation (DX) Electric Power Summit. Abstracts are being solicited for the Summit’s technical sessions and a PhD student pitch session. Abstracts are due by September 6, 2024. Review the full schedule and submission instructions by visiting https://lnkd.in/enTq_9k6. View some suggested topics here: https://lnkd.in/e7xcKfdy. #AcademicResearch #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation
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We’re pleased to announce that EPRI’s Incubatenergy® Labs (IEL) is gearing up for its 2024 Demo Days, where 16 groundbreaking clean energy startups will showcase their innovations on Oct. 29-30 in Tucson, AZ! This year’s demo event marks the sixth year for this IEL program dedicated to connecting pioneering startups with energy stakeholders to drive electrification, decarbonization, and grid modernization. From over 175 applicants, a distinguished panel has selected these startups for their potential to transform the energy landscape. Featured Startups: • Buzz Solutions (New York Power Authority) – Palo Alto, CA • eleXsys Energy (Southern California Edison (SCE)) – Queensland, Australia • GenH (FortisBC) – Somerville, MA • Granular Energy (Constellation) – Paris, France • Gripwrap (Elia Group) – San Diego, CA • It’s electric (Pacific Gas and Electric Company) – Brooklyn, NY • Looq.ai (Central Hudson/Fortis) – San Diego, CA • Metroscope (SRP) – Paris, France • NuclearN (Tennessee Valley Authority) – Phoenix, AZ • Rainforest Automation (Ameren/Southern California Edison (SCE)) – Vancouver, BC • Rhizome (Fortis, Maritime Electric Company, Ltd) – Washington, DC • Sensatek Wind (Constellation) – Daytona Beach, FL • Sensatek Hydro (New York Power Authority) – Daytona Beach, FL • Utilidata (Southern California Edison (SCE)) – Providence, RI • Zitara (New York Power Authority/Southern Company) – San Francisco, CA • Uptime Analytics (Ameren) – Bogota, Columbia These innovative companies will present their solutions, share insights, and explore real-world applications with energy providers and experts. For more details about the IEL program, visit Incubatenergy Labs here: https://lnkd.in/gn5GRZ4. View the Full EPRI press release here: https://lnkd.in/epqmc-xK. #CleanEnergy #Innovation #Sustainability #EnergyTech #IncubatenergyLabs #DemoDay2024
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EPRI is proud to have 20 papers authored by our researchers accepted into the CIGRE Paris 2024 technical program later this month. The topics range from substations and electrical systems, power system technical performance, electricity markets and regulations, and the integration of distribution systems with distributed energy resources. Additionally, EPRI technical experts Zia Emin and Deepak Ramasubramanian will present at the Green Book Workshop’s "Power System Dynamic Modelling and Analysis in Evolving Networks" on Aug. 28. To learn more, visit https://session.cigre.org/
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The energy landscape is constantly evolving, driven by factors such as a changing climate, stakeholder sentiments, market dynamics, and regulatory decisions. And as these components shift, so do energy provider’s priorities towards sustainability. In a new article from Environmental Business Review, EPRI’s Fiona Baker and Gregory Rouse lay out the latest metrics for power companies looking to establish or update their sustainability program. In a new report 📝, “Sustainability Priorities for the North American Energy Utility Industry: 2023-2024,” researchers detail the most up-to-date sustainability trends, providing valuable insights and actionable plans to meet environmental goals. Leveraging interviews, workshops and literature reviews, the 2023-24 report assesses how environmental, economic, and social priorities have changed over the past three years—and how companies can most effectively build climate resilience, reliability, and #decarbonization around them. By understanding how environmental considerations change in the short-term, our industry can take stronger sustainable steps for the long-term. 🌍 Check out the full article to learn more! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eu2WxbvM
Shifting Sustainability Priorities in North American Energy
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This year’s solar eclipse was more than just a sight to behold 🌒—it provided researchers a unique opportunity to gain insights on how our energy storage resources perform during unique environmental events. In a new report, EPRI researcher used observations from California ISO to analyze the performance of standalone and hybrid storage resources to meet increased system demands during the peak hours of April’s eclipse. By analyzing metrics such as generation mix, renewable production, and prices, researchers observed that storage resources contributed around 13% of the generation stack during the reduction in solar output! 📈 And though improvements are needed to accommodate fluctuating renewable energy production, the report underscores the role storage resources play in maintaining grid stability. Check out the full brief to learn more! 📝 https://ow.ly/cOGR50T138g
Great North American Eclipse Insights: Evaluating Storage Performance in CAISO’s Grid
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At EPRI, we recognize honey bees and other pollinators' role in sustaining biodiversity and global food security. In response to the decline in pollinator populations, EPRI hosts the Pollinator Power Party, which is dedicated to advancing pollinator-friendly practices across the energy sector. This World Bee Day, we invite you to explore our curated Bee ID Guide (https://lnkd.in/er7nXq2m), a tool for identifying key pollinator species, and our Pollinator Party YouTube Playlist. These resources provide in-depth insights into how power companies, communities, and much more can leverage habitat management techniques to enhance pollinator ecosystems. By implementing these strategies, we can mitigate the risks to pollinator populations and contribute to the resilience of our agricultural systems and ecosystems. https://lnkd.in/eMmmhUU6 #WorldBeeDay #PollinatorPower #EPRI
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The shift to electric vehicles (EVs) offers an incredible opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. However, the utility industry is grappling with significant challenges, especially when supporting fleet customers with Medium and Heavy Duty (MHD) trucks or large numbers of light-duty vehicles. In this new Energy Central article, Mike Rowand, Senior Advisor at EPRI explains the issues in providing timely electric service for transportation electrification (TE) projects. https://lnkd.in/eG47yk6D Key challenges include: • 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵: EV procurement can take just 4-6 months, but utilities may need 18-24 months to provide necessary service upgrades. • 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: EV projects can increase site loads by up to 100 times, complicating utility planning. To bridge these gaps, utilities and customers must explore potential interim solutions, such as utilizing spare capacity, deploying Distributed Energy Resources (DER), and embracing the concept of Minimum Viable Power (MVP). Collaboration is essential. Improving utility planning, enhancing customer engagement, and supporting regulatory frameworks will be crucial for successfully deploying future transportation electrification projects. #TransportationElectrification #ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #UtilityIndustry #EnergyEfficiency #CleanEnergy
Addressing the Challenges of Transportation Electrification: A Utility Perspective
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EPRI’s new technology scanning tool, the EPRI TechRadar, aims to identify emerging technologies, assess their readiness, forecast their impact, and guide investment decisions. The goal is to highlight new technologies with the potential to impact the electric power sector and top evaluate their maturity using Technology Readiness Levels. The TechRadar serves as a valuable resource for understanding the evolving electric power sector, helping stakeholders make strategic decisions and plan for the future. So far, the site has nearly 50 technologies – and continues to expand. From space-based solar to seawater-powered batteries, there are some very interesting technologies to choose from! Since its launch earlier this year, we’ve invited key subject matter experts to get involved by taking an assessment regarding the technologies showcased within the TechRadar as well as by nominating any new technologies. See the TechRadar Site here: https://lnkd.in/e65kDcUE. Want to see how EPRI's Tech Radar works in one minute? Please watch this short video that we’ve put together which details all of its capabilities and how this evolving site could help the next generation of the energy transition. https://lnkd.in/eS-4mGB8
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