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NREL researchers evaluating blockchain for transactive energy applications

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Today, utilities use complex software platforms called an energy management system (EMS) and advanced distribution management system (ADMS) to manage the demand, supply, and reliable delivery of electricity on the power grid. —Dane Christensen.

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Study finds GWP of electrolyzed hydrogen to meet ORD’s fuel needs would be 2.5x that of fossil fuels with 2020 grid mix

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The impacts of the various grid scenarios on quantitative life cycle environmental impact, land required, and water use are considered for future market scenarios under the context of the forecast energy requirements for aircraft operations at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

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NSF awards $20 million to two new testbeds to support cloud computing applications and experiments

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The new awards complement industry’s efforts and will enable academic researchers to experiment and advance cloud computing architectures that can support a new generation of innovative applications, including real-time and safety-critical applications such as those used in medical devices, power grids, and transportation systems.

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EV Charging Infrastructure Deep Dive

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to the Next Level Organized by the Smart Grid Observer, the 5th EV Charging Infrastructure Summit – North America, July 15-17, 2024 in Chicago examines key challenges, opportunities and advances related to EV charging deployment in the U.S. Discounts Available for Major Summit view in browser Taking EV Charging in the U.S.

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US DOE Awards More than $47M in Recovery Act Funding to Advance Smart Grid Development; New Smart Grid Report and Smart Grid Clearinghouse

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American Superconductor is developing and demonstrating advanced technology for a fault current limiter, which will restrict power surges through equipment in fault conditions such as a short circuit, maintaining power quality and grid stability. Zenergy Power Inc. American Superconductor Corporation.

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Taking EV Charging in the U.S. to the Next Level

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to the Next Level Organized by the Smart Grid Observer, the 5th EV Charging Infrastructure Summit – North America, July 15-17, 2024 in Chicago examines key challenges, opportunities and advances related to EV charging deployment in the U.S. view in browser Taking EV Charging in the U.S.

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ARPA-E awards $30M to 21 projects advance new class of high-performance power converters

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If successful, the team will greatly increase transformer functionality and reduce size over current technologies, affecting application areas like grid energy storage, solar photovoltaics and electric vehicle fast chargers, while also enabling better grid monitoring and easy retrofits. Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago.