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IEEE, American Center for Mobility to collaborate on technical standards for connected and autonomous vehicles

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IEEE signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the American Center for Mobility (ACM) ( earlier post ), a global center for testing and validation, product development, education and standards work for connected and autonomous vehicles and other technologies. —Yaobin Chen, chair of IEEE TEC.

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California roadmap for grid-connected energy storage technology

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The California Independent System Operator (ISO), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to assess the current market environment and regulatory policies for connecting new energy storage technology to the state’s power grid.

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GE Energy launches fully networked Wattstation and Wattstation Connect software; pay by smartphone

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GE’s WattStation Connect for mobile device users. GE Energy’s Industrial Solutions business unveiled the new WattStation and WattStation Connect software at the SAE 2012 World Congress in Detroit, Mich. WattStation Connect provides owners a user-friendly method to manage, monitor and maintain their EV charging ecosystem network.

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Southern California Edison to buy 261 MW of energy storage projects; largest grid-connected storage purchase in US

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Once deployed, the systems will provide a number of services to SCE’s power grid, including ensuring adequate available electrical capacity to meet peak demand. This procurement effort also marks the first time SCE has contracted with energy storage projects through a competitive solicitation.

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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. An illustration of two connected homes sharing electricity. Source: NREL. —Dane Christensen.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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The winds had barely died down when electric-power specialists and others began calling for a radical overhaul of Puerto Rico’s electricity networks, one that would emphasize renewable energy, distributed generation, and, critically, microgrids. A microgrid is like a miniaturized, tightly controlled version of a power grid.

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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. If your organization is involved in EV charging, this is a must-attend event.