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A new modeling study from UT Austin estimates that the optimal use of customer-sited solar and batteries could cut utility costs by 40% (!!) by managing demand peaks and reducing stress on the grid. Call them "non-wires alternatives," call them "virtual power plants," whatever - it's a much-needed solution to fast-rising electricity rates that we can and should harness ASAP. https://lnkd.in/dinpxAVT

Reneweconomy: We know that eventually every rooftop in the National Electricity Market (NEM) that can have solar, will. We know solar households will most likely have batteries, and potentially will be able to trade electricity easily with their neighbours.

Interesting read from Ben James on the future of matching demand to intermittent solar as the price of solar continues to drop. Will allow some of the future solar to be deployed and used without needing matching grid expansion. It’s not a solution to every use, but definitely part of the “all of the above” solutions needed for the energy transition.

This solar module could power and heat your home at the same time https://bit.ly/3uPlW9G

This article is well worth reading for those who want to understand solar energy saturation during the middle of the day, why that's results in the "duck curve", and how the energy grid of the future can take advantage of this, rather than fighting against it.

Ever wonder how solar works? We wrote this blog post for you. Discover the answers to your burning solar questions, like why solar panels aren't 100% efficient (yet), why 39° is the best angle for solar panels in DC, and how many rooftop arrays could power the planet. https://hubs.ly/Q02nnfZv0

Solar power and battery storage go together like peanut butter and jelly. 🥪 “California draws more electricity from the sun than any other state. It also has a timing problem: Solar power is plentiful during the day but disappears by evening, just as people get home from work and electricity demand spikes. To fill the gap, power companies typically burn more fossil fuels like natural gas. “That’s now changing. Since 2020, California has installed more giant batteries than anywhere in the world apart from China. They can soak up excess solar power during the day and store it for use when it gets dark.” A data-driven dive into how giant batteries are gaining traction to fortify the grid and speed up the clean energy transition: https://nyti.ms/3QSBeCh

🦆 Curious about the ‘duck curve’ reshaping Australia’s electricity demand? Dive into our latest blog written by our Flexibility Markets Lead Alex Leemon for insights on the impact of rooftop solar, grid stability, pricing dynamics and opportunities for flexible load management. 📉 #DuckCurve #Solar #EnergyTransition https://lnkd.in/erw2ybbB

There are fundamental limits to how much solar we can put on the grid before you start needing a lot of storage. https://lnkd.in/g3cBfCtV