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At DLL Solutions we recognize the critical role that advanced battery storage systems could play in enhancing the reliability and resilience of Texas' power grid. The introduction of innovative solutions by Base Power aims to address energy storage challenges, ensuring consistent power supply and better integration of renewable energy sources. As Texas continues to experience significant growth in renewable energy production, robust storage systems are essential to mitigate intermittency and support grid stability. Do you think consumers would embrace battery storage solutions if the cost of entry were lowered? Let us know your thoughts and let's have a conversation because we have some thoughts as well. Hit us up in the comments section. #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy #GridStability #TexasEnergy https://lnkd.in/eX7s-GqF

Did you know: Demand response programs aim to reduce strain on the power grid during times of increased electricity demand. These programs often go into effect during heatwaves, wildfires, and other instances where the need for power spikes. In case you missed it, check out our blog about PowerFlex's participation in California's recent demand response events (and our related work with the state’s energy commission): https://bit.ly/3WeIGtg

Demand Response is a classic example of value stacking. PowerFlex's sophisticated PowerFlex X Energy Management Platform allows partners to deploy smart renewable energy assets with confidence. Work with PowerFlex, a single entity to develop, build and operate solutions in the PowerFlex X platform.

In a recent article, Utility Dive highlighted major developments and trends expected in the #Energy sector this coming year, including the expansion of virtual power plants (VPPs).     In the piece, United's Ryan Katofsky speaks about the growing role VPPs can play in ensuring #GridReliability and addressing the need for more demand-side flexibility. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5Uqn--p 

BREAKING NEWS. Today, New York's Public Service Commission (including two fantastic new commissioners!) discussed New York's newly established Grid of the Future proceeding. The objective of this proceeding is to "unlock innovation and investment to deploy flexible resources – such as DERs and virtual power plants (VPPs) - to achieve our clean energy goals at a manageable cost and at the highest levels of reliability." Music to my ears. Solar + storage industry, are you ready?! The Commission directed DPS Staff to conduct a "Grid Flexibility Study (Study) to produce, assess, and report on the present status and future potential for flexible resources in New York’s electric system" by November 15, 2024. Here is the full order in case you want to get into the weeds: https://lnkd.in/eW4wvMX4

We talk a lot about how solar power — backed up by battery systems — help people live more powerfully by keeping them free and safe from high bills and blackouts. What’s true for Texans is also true for the Texas grid. Texas will soon be #1 in battery storage, and we’re already the nation’s leader in grid-scale solar. That’s because solar and storage offer the same benefits to the grid as they do for homeowners: Texas can soak up solar power all day long, then use that electricity when we need it — especially during brutally hot summer evenings as the sun goes down. Read more about how solar and storage are transforming the grid, and imagine what they could do for you and your family: https://lnkd.in/gScRB3nV #txenergy #txlege #batterystorage #cleanenergy #sustainability #texasgrid

📰 Great new op-ed in Utility Dive by Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG)'s Christina Hayes and Electric Power Supply Association's Todd Snitchler: "The goal of energy policy must be a reliable, clean and cost-effective power system that serves all Americans, from generation to transmission to distribution. Achieving that outcome will require several things: more generation — and more pipelines — to power the growing economy, and more wires to deliver power from where it is generated to load centers. "Co-optimizing the use of all our energy facilities is a key component of a successful energy system expansion. Policy must reflect a both/and approach, not an either/or scenario where one “side” wins and the other must lose." https://lnkd.in/et4nphdY

As we prepare for Independence Day, learn how you can experience freedom from rising utility costs and power outages with an energy management system. Our new blog post explains.

Growing electricity demand is putting pressure on Nevada’s grid. The solution to this problem? Virtual Power Plants! VPPs can increase energy reliability and affordability in Nevada, help the state meet its clean energy goals, and create new jobs in the energy sector. My team and I at Advanced Energy United are excited to present a report that highlights the important role VPPs will play in a clean energy future and urges Nevada to further integrate these plants into their future development plans. Learn more about VPPs and read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gqVhQAbZ   

As we anticipate another record-breaking summer, the critical role of energy storage in maintaining #GridReliability and managing costs becomes evident. Last year was the hottest on record, and forecasts predict this summer will be just as extreme or hotter. The EU’s Copernicus ECMWF reported that February 2024 was the hottest February on record, reflecting the ongoing trend of rising temperatures. This surge in heat leads to increased electricity demand, straining our power grid and highlighting the urgent need for #RenewableEnergy and storage solutions. A prime example of effective energy storage is the partnership between Energy Vault, Wellhead Electric Company, Inc., and WPOWER. In September 2022, we announced the deployment of a significant #EnergyStorage system in Stanton, California. This project, one of Southern California’s largest, features a capacity of 68.8 MW (275.2 MWh) and utilizes Energy Vault’s #VaultOS™, which allowed for rapid commissioning, troubleshooting, and timely completion of all grid compliance testing required by the local regulated utility Completed in just four months in September 2023, the Stanton Battery Energy Storage System (SBES) set a new industry benchmark. It achieved full operational status rapidly and exceeded performance expectations during the record-breaking #heatwave of July 2023. This successful implementation underscores the importance of strategic investments in energy storage. By storing electricity during off-peak times and discharging it during peak demand, we can enhance grid stability, avoid blackouts, and support the transition to #RenewableEnergy. Energy storage is essential not only for addressing the #ClimateCrisis but also for ensuring a reliable and cost-effective power supply. As we face rising temperatures and increased electricity demand, the need for innovative storage solutions will continue to grow. Learn more about the SBES and our software that enables our customers to unlock the value of energy storage solutions by optimizing grid integration continuously as use cases evolve over time: https://hubs.la/Q02yDd6M0 Read more about the summer ahead from CNET: https://hubs.la/Q02yD8wt0 #GridReliability #RenewableEnergy #Decarbonization #EnergyStorageNews #Renewables #BatteryStorage