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A major bottleneck in the energy transition is the expansion of the electrical grid. Global grid capacity needs to grow 2.5 times its current size, with annual expenditure on grids more than doubling to USD 970 billion by 2050. While Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) offer potentially significant temporary relief, the long-term solution lies in accelerating the construction of new grid infrastructure and advanced controlling systems, which are currently hampered by permitting timelines, the scarcity of human and material resources, and financial constraints.

A major bottleneck in the energy transition is the expansion of the electrical grid. Global grid capacity needs to grow 2.5 times its current size, with annual expenditure on grids more than doubling to USD 970 billion by 2050. While Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) offer potentially significant temporary relief, the long-term solution lies in accelerating the construction of new grid infrastructure and advanced controlling systems, which are currently hampered by permitting timelines, the scarcity of human and material resources, and financial constraints.

Non-Pipeline Alternatives: A Regulatory Framework and a Case Study of Colorado is the second report prepared by Strategen that offers a framework for evaluating non-pipeline alternatives (NPAs) that states can adapt to meet their #policy needs. NPAs provide an opportunity to reduce emissions, gas system costs, and customer risk by avoiding infrastructure spending. An NPA is an investment or activity that defers, reduces, or avoids the need to construct or replace gas system infrastructure. Rather than address system issues with traditional capital projects, utilities can leverage demand-side NPA resources, such as energy efficiency and #electrification, and supply-side NPA resources, such as locationally deployed liquified natural gas, to reduce customer costs and reduce the risk of stranded assets. #CleanEnergy #sustainability #decarbonization

🌍⚡Check out this insightful article by Rosie Watt, Associate Consultant, Energy and Technology at UK Power Networks Services on how #ports are making significant strides to reduce their #Scope1 and #Scope2 #emissions by adopting #lowcarbon #technologies and ensuring robust #infrastructure to support #decarbonisation. Key solutions include: 💧 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻: Utilising #renewableenergy to produce green #hydrogen, with ports expected to become major hydrogen import/export hubs. 🔋 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿: Allowing #vessels to connect to onshore #electricity, reducing emissions and improving the local environment. 🚛 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Installing #EV chargers for on-site fleets and leading the future of #HGV #electrification. 🏗️ 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Exploring electrification options for #forklifts, #cranes, and heavy-duty #trucks. 🌞 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲: Combining #solar and #wind #power with energy storage systems to reduce peak energy demand. 🔗Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e7ePf3S5

Utilities around the world are upgrading and optimizing their grid infrastructure. However, between incorporating #renewableenergy sources, increasing demand for #electricity, extreme weather, and numerous vendor solutions, there are many issues to address. The path forward isn’t always clear. Roadmaps are instrumental in ensuring strategic plans and decisions are consistent with the utility’s ultimate future goals. In this article - the first in a two-part series - PSC North America's Anil Jampala and Ken Pratt cover why roadmaps are so important for utilities looking to modernize their grids while maintaining #gridreliability. Building roadmaps: What are utilities looking for? Part 1 - PSC Consulting https://hubs.li/Q01Z_7yG0

Why grid modernisation is essential for electric utility companies Hexagon Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial https://lnkd.in/e44iMTu5 #utilities #grid #energymanagement #electricity

How can a smart Operations Control Center (OCC) support the operational effectiveness of the energy and utilities sector? Integrating mission-critical communications in the OCC enhances safety and efficiency, reducing service disruptions. Read our blog to learn how to elevate your standards today and prepare for the OCC of tomorrow. #WhereEverythingConnects #SmartEnergy #Energy #Utilities

How can a smart Operations Control Center (OCC) support the operational effectiveness of the energy and utilities sector? Integrating mission-critical communications in the OCC enhances safety and efficiency, reducing service disruptions. Read our blog to learn how to elevate your standards today and prepare for the OCC of tomorrow. #WhereEverythingConnects #SmartEnergy #Energy #Utilities

How can a smart Operations Control Center (OCC) support the operational effectiveness of the energy and utilities sector? Integrating mission-critical communications in the OCC enhances safety and efficiency, reducing service disruptions. Read our blog to learn how to elevate your standards today and prepare for the OCC of tomorrow. #WhereEverythingConnects #SmartEnergy #Energy #Utilities