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PNNL study finds that PHEVs and BEVs could serve as feasible resource to offset grid imbalances caused by integration of large amounts of intermittent wind generation

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trafficThis scenario is highly desirable to automotive manufacturers, who harbor great concerns about battery warranty if vehicle-to-grid discharging is allowed. V2GFull varies not only the charging of the vehicle battery, but also can vary the discharging of the battery back into the power grid.

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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. University of Nevada – Las Vegas.

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A 350-mile electricity transmission line in Nevada is now approved

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Transmission lines Searchlight, Nevada, March by U.S. The massive Greenlink West Transmission Project in Nevada got the final green light this week by the US Department of the Interior. Greenlink West is a critical part of Nevada’s push to ramp up renewable energy production and modernize its aging power grid.

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US power grid boosts capacity by 20.2 GW in the first half of 2024

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Photo by Kelly on Pexels.com In the first half of 2024, the US power grid got a major boost, with developers and power plant owners adding a hefty 20.2 California, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada were the hot spots for these additions. Wind and nuclear power make their mark. GW, or 12%, of the new capacity.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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French construction company Bouygues Immobilier is working on an office in Meudon, western Paris, which uses 4,000 square metres of solar panels to meet not only its own energy needs but also to export surplus energy back to the power grid. Wind, solar and nuclear could easily change our electrical sources.

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