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Policy Options for Expanding and Modernizing the US Power Grid

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CCPP researches carbon-mitigating technology, infrastructure, institutions and systems to inform lawmakers and business leaders as they lay the foundation of a low-carbon economy. Chi-Jen Yang (2009) Electrical Transmission: Barriers and Policy Solutions.

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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.

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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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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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Toyota providing mobile retail fuel cell vehicle to support reconstruction in Fukushima Prefecture

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FH2R can produce as much as 1,200 Nm 3 of hydrogen per hour (rated power operation) using renewable energy. Renewable energy output is subject to large fluctuations, so FH2R will adjust to supply and demand in the power grid in order to maximize utilization of this energy while establishing low-cost, green hydrogen production technology.

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Toyota installs electric mobility sharing station at Toyota City model eco district

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The station is equipped with solar power generating and electricity storage functions so that it can charge vehicles using independently generated electricity or power-grid electricity. Station monitor displays show electricity-related information such as generation and storage, power grid usage and vehicle charging status.

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This Essential Element of the Power Grid Is in Critically Short Supply

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Theyre now reworking transformer designs to use different or less sought-after materials, to last longer, to include power electronics that allow the easy conversion between AC and DC, and to be more standardized and less customized than the transformers of today.