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Closing date for the second innovation auction in 2023 is September 1. After the first round was clearly undersigned, we are curious to see whether the innovation auction will meet with greater interest this time. As in May, the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has set a tender volume of 400 MW with a maximum value of 9.18 ct/kWh.     Innovation auctions are intended to promote battery storage in combination with renewable energies. More on the topic in our new knowledge article: https://lnkd.in/eXcGxyhg (german only) #thepowerofmany #renewableenergy #virtualpowerplant

One of the key things that we need to figure out as we work to decarbonize energy is how electric utilities can most effectively facilitate innovation and decarbonization. There are lots of different models that could work. One important question is how utilities can best enable distributed energy resources (DERs, like batteries, EVs, thermostats, and solar PV) to help solve grid problems. One approach is known as the "Distribution System Operator" (DSO) model, in which a range of different stakeholders can build “Virtual Power Plants” from aggregations of DERs, with the DSO playing a market facilitation role for the various VPPs. This model can take many different forms, and has both advantages and disadvantages. Come and learn more in this DER Task Force seminar with Angela Kent:

𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐘 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 One of the measures identified by the IEA to ensure 1.5°C goals stay within reach, is doubling the rate of energy efficiency progress this decade. Read more on this topic, and find similar articles here https://lnkd.in/dGwF-xuX International Energy Agency (IEA), Sanedi.org, South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) #energyefficiency #netzero

Join Renewable Energy World and LS4A Campaign Director Robin Dutta for State Interconnection Rules: Why We Need Effective Interconnection Policies for Local Clean Energy. During this live webinar, you’ll learn what state interconnection rules are, why these policies are so important, and the key characteristics of effective state interconnection rules based on the latest best practices for connecting local #cleanenergy to the electric grid. 🗓️ THU, 9/21 | 11 AM ET 🎟️ Save your seat ▶︎ https://lnkd.in/gf3WzAj5

There are many ways to skin a cat. Come learn about what Distribution System Operators, and how they could help expand the reach of VPPs.

As we move to net-zero carbon, sharing experiences on the key market-related issues facing Transmission System Operators (TSOs) out to 2030 and beyond is paramount to the work of the Future Power Markets team. Over the past few weeks, we reached a number of important milestones that will help to facilitate the exchange of electricity with Europe via the Celtic Interconnector and support the integration of renewable energy through system services and energy storage developments. Read the details in the latest Future Power Markets (FPM) newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/eajzAsbc #FutureMarkets #RenewableEnergy #FPMnewsletter

Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric is expanding its presence in the diverse inverter market. According to the BNEF survey, the bankability of our company stands at 37%, with only 4% categorized as non-bankable and 59% marked as unknown. What the survey doesn't explicitly mention is the crucial role played by CRRC's Semiconductor division and its IGBT modules in the manufacturing of inverters. Despite launching our international efforts just a few years ago, we have already achieved a 37% bankability rating. This success leaves ample room for further growth, especially considering that our inverters are versatile and suitable for both PV and Wind project solutions. #CRRC #pvsolar #pvmodule #windturbine #windenergy #CRRCTEC #renewableenergy

Yesterday FERC greased the wheels on the energy transition by issuing a transmission planning rule that requires regular, long-term regional planning using the best available data and then provides a transmission cost allocation method that should allow for greater cost and process transparency, enabling more rapid build out of transmission, and by extension, renewables. This is a big step in the right direction! https://lnkd.in/eUCBe96s What we need to see next is an interconnection framework that more equitably allocates interconnection costs across stakeholders, similar to what we propose in our recent white paper. Now that we’ve adopted a smarter approach to transmission planning, clearing the interconnection backlogs through smart participant funding reform will bring us closer to a clean energy future. https://lnkd.in/erUtxfNF