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National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Section 6 (Electric Power/Energy Systems) and NERC have published a report, Evolving Planning Criteria for a Sustainable Power #Grid, on electric reliability criteria for grid planning. The report summarizes the proceedings and actionable recommendations arising from a co-sponsored #NAE Section 6 and NERC #workshop held earlier this year which examined #electric reliability criteria for planning resource and transmission adequacy on the transforming grid and focused on two broad topics: capacity vs. #energy and planning the transforming transmission grid. The report identifies nine actionable topic areas that collectively form an improved approach to resource adequacy. Read the full announcement and report here: https://ow.ly/vkrC50SFeNR

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Join our team in a few weeks at the upcoming IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) T&D Conference in Anaheim, California. One of our experts, Reza Salehi, PhD will present an insightful panel “OPERATIONAL READINESS FOR IBR-DOMINATED POWER SYSTEMS ”at the conference addressing the following key topics: ·       Planning challenges for IBR integration ·       Interconnection requirements for IBR plants ·       Reliability considerations with high penetration of IBRs ·       IBR penetration impact on protection system ·       EMT studies to evaluate IBRs. ·       Compliance with emerging standards and regulations Stop by Booth #4601 to chat with our experts and learn more about our comprehensive solutions. #Challenges #IBRS #OperationalReadiness #planning #Interconnection #IEEETD #IEEEPES #IEEETDCONFERENCE

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🔋 Harnessing the Power of Battery Energy Storage Systems: A Vital Component in the Clean Energy Era 🔋 In a world increasingly focused on clean energy, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) stand out as a transformative technology that complements and enhances the value of existing renewable resources. 🌍 The BESS Advantage: While solar panels and wind turbines are crucial pillars of the clean energy revolution, they come with their own set of challenges, primarily the variability of their energy output. This is where BESS becomes indispensable. 🔧 Why BESS is a Game-Changer: Mitigates Intermittency: Renewable sources like solar and wind are subject to fluctuations. BESS stores excess energy produced during peak times and releases it during periods of low production, ensuring a steady and reliable energy supply. Enhances Grid Stability: By providing a buffer, BESS stabilizes the grid, preventing blackouts and ensuring consistent energy delivery even when renewable sources are temporarily unavailable. Optimizes Renewable Integration: BESS allows for better integration of renewable energy into the grid, effectively managing and smoothing out the variable nature of wind and solar power, making them more reliable and efficient. Cost-Efficiency and Flexibility: With advances in battery technology, BESS has become more cost-effective. It offers flexibility in energy management, helping to reduce peak demand charges and optimize energy usage. Supports Energy Independence: BESS empowers both businesses and communities to become more self-reliant, storing energy for use during outages or high-demand periods, and reducing dependency on external energy sources. 🌱 A Future-Proof Solution Even with the impressive strides made in renewable energy technologies, BESS provides a crucial layer of support that ensures the sustainability and resilience of our energy systems. By bridging gaps in energy supply and enhancing overall efficiency, BESS plays a pivotal role in achieving a more reliable and sustainable energy future. #EnergyStorage #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation #BatteryTech #Renewables #FutureOfEnergy

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Is more transmission really the key or is installing generation near where the load is a better long term solution?

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This E&E News story reviews the new U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) report, Pathways to Commercial Liftoff, Innovative Grid Deployment, examining how advanced grid technologies can boost overall electric grid capacity without building additional transmission lines. The story features input from Daniel Brooks, vice president of integrated grid and energy systems at EPRI, who explains that for these technologies to be effective, grid operators must have confidence that they operate as expected. Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) on both the transmission and distribution systems are a major research focus for EPRI, with white papers planned for release later this year. Much of this research is completed at EPRI’s state-of-the-art research labs. Find out more about their capabilities here. https://lnkd.in/ed5bPykn Story: https://lnkd.in/eUUffczr

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Resiliency VS Reliability in Electric Utilities - Both are vital, but understanding the difference is key. Eliecer Viamontes is providing insights on how Entergy views these topics. He is hosted by Jordan Yates & Shafiq Jadallah in our soon to be dropping podcast series 'Power Beyond Boundaries'! Stay tuned to learn more on how Zeus plays a role in this vital ecosystem... #electricity #hurricane #reliability #microgrid #grid #electricgrid #strategic #sourcing #electric #entergy

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Power system engineers can now simulate the impact of grid-forming inverters on power grid stability. These new models, developed by researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and their collaborators, have been approved by the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), making them the first industry-approved, publicly available grid-forming inverter models. By understanding how these inverters operate on the grid, utilities can better integrate renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. This is a significant step towards achieving a decentralised power system. The models represent two mainstream grid-forming technologies: droop control and virtual synchronous machine control. #renewableenergy #sustainability #gridstability #innovation

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