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How to "Shave the Peak" when the electric grid is dirtiest

Green Energy Consumers

Over the next few days, you might hear from your local utility or our electric grid operator, ISO-New England, that our electricity system will be stressed. In this blog, we’ll explain how weather affects the power grid, and how we can collectively try to cope.

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Tesla launches large-scale Virtual Power Plant (VPP) at Puerto Rico

Teslarati

The VPP has notable benefits, as it helps support Puerto Rico’s power grid while providing compensation for homeowners participating in the program. As noted by Tesla, the Puerto Rico VPP has the potential to become the world’s largest Virtual Power Plant to date with about 74,000 Powerwall owners.

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The Birthplace of the AC Grid

Cars That Think

In 1952 PG&E donated the powerhouse to California, according to an article about the facility on PG&E's blog. The Folsom Powerhouse provided electricity to Sacramento for nearly five decades. The original Folsom dam was removed to make way for a larger dam, and the facility was designated a state historic park.

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What Does Battery Storage Mean for EV Drivers?

Blink Charging

In 2030, McKinsey estimates that there may be as many as 48 million EVs plugging into the US power grid, which means that utility providers are already preparing for the increased load. Some businesses use BESS to store power generated by solar panels for use in the evening or during a power outage.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Green Car Congress

PHEVLERs make our electric grid more efficient. [ 15 ] Electric power grids are designed with capacity to serve the highest power peaks demanded (e.g. PHEVLERs help support the electric grid. PHEVLERs are better than BEVs in support of the electric grid.

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GE and Nissan Get Into Smart Charging

Revenge of the Electric Car

General Electric and Nissan plan to research “smart charging&# technologies for electric vehicles to help consumers take advantage of cheaper electricity rates and keep the power grid stable. smart-grid lab for three years. “Initially the small numbers of electric vehicles will not strain the grid.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

This software facilitates installing new charging stations, managing charging sessions, regulating draw from the grid, handling different billing scenarios and processing payment for charging, and most importantly, ensuring a seamless user experience for EV drivers regardless of locale or currency. Reduces costs and increases ROI.