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EEA: large-scale roll-out of EVs will help EU shift to green transport, but may challenge power grid

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However, widespread use of such vehicles would pose challenges for Europe’s power grid in meeting increased electricity demand. A larger number of electric cars on the road may pose future challenges for Europe’s power production capacities and put stress on existing power grids. Source: EEA. Click to enlarge.

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Getting grid energy to the most EVs: Researchers look to mathematical modeling

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Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a mathematical model for optimal placement of EV charging stations, as well as how powerful stations can be without straining local power grids.

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ORNL researchers use blockchain to increase electric grid resiliency; Grid Guard

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This kind of monitoring requires processing a vast amount of information. This is the first implementation of blockchain enabling this kind of data validation between a substation, a control center and metering infrastructure. —Raymond Borges Hink. This saves energy and reduces the space needed to store data. doi: 10.2172/1887685.

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Solar and battery storage make up 60% of planned new US electric generation capacity

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Power plant developers and operators are expected to add 51 gigawatts (GW) of new solar and battery storage projects to the US power grid from 2022 to 2023, which will make up 60% of new generating capacity, according to the US Energy Information Administration ( EIA ).

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How everyday people can help reduce the need for fossil fuels on hot days!

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Shave the Peak is our program designed to inform people, via text and email alerts, how and when to reduce power use on days when demand for electricity is significantly higher than usual or average. As summer approaches, thousands of our followers are preparing to “Shave the Peak.”

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Audi involved in EEBUS standard for intelligent connection of EVs and buildings

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Because of this, the new power consumers not only present an additional load on the power grid, but can potentially serve as flexible storage devices in the context of the variable availability of solar and wind power. An interface with the grid operator via HEMS is one possible application.

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This Clock Made Power Grids Possible

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As more power stations adopted the clocks, the frequency regulation allowed them to share electricity and create an interconnected power grid. In 1920, the cheaper (and less accurate) Model B master station clock was introduced for stand-alone installations not connected to a wider electrical grid. electricity lines.