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NSF awards UCSD team $39M to improve integration of distributed energy resources into grid; EV batteries also

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The major driver for the project is the need to decarbonize the electrical grid, protect it from cybersecurity attacks and make it more resilient. We will be replicating the entire California power grid on one campus. The goal is to make the testbed available to outside research teams and industry by 2025.

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Tesla’s solar neighborhood in Austin could help TX learn if renewables are viable

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Starting prices for homes in Easton Park are at the low-$300,000 range. These directives build upon the reforms passed this session to increase power generation capacity & ensure the reliability of the Texas power grid. After the Texas power crisis, many have supported the idea of switching to a renewable power grid.

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ORNL researchers use blockchain to increase electric grid resiliency; Grid Guard

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Cyber risks have increased with two-way communication between grid power electronics equipment and new edge devices ranging from solar panels to electric car chargers and intelligent home electronics. Researchers are extending the approach to incorporate communications among renewable energy sources and multiple utilities.

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California ISO releases five-year strategic plan; grid integration of renewable power, support for electric vehicle charging

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The new strategic approaches we outline in our plan address those needs and will help transition to the energy resources of tomorrow. With these factors in mind, the ISO developed a new long range planning vehicle titled Reliable Power for a Renewable Future. Ensure continued reliability during grid transformation.

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Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

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For the study, the researchers optimized the installed capacity of each component technology for the wide range of unit costs of electricity from the PV, battery, and proton-exchange membrane electrolyzer. 2018.11.119 ).

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Tesla Megapacks power NineDot Energy’s battery storage site in the Bronx, NYC

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Similar to other battery storage systems that Tesla has built in the past, the Megapack site in the Bronx is designed to make the local grid more robust. It could also integrate renewable energy into the power grid during times of peak demand.

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IBM introduces new wind and solar forecasting system for utilities; big data analytics and weather modeling to predict output

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IBM has developed an advanced power and weather modeling technology that will help utilities increase the reliability of renewable energy resources. The solution combines weather prediction and big data analytics to forecast accurately the availability of wind power and solar energy.

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