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Power Grid Resilience: BESS to the Rescue! 🔋 Recent events in the UK have highlighted the critical role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (#BESS) in maintaining grid stability. When the NSL interconnector between the UK and Norway unexpectedly tripped, causing a 1.4GW power loss, BESS units across the network sprang into action. Key takeaways: • BESS injected 1.5GW of power within minutes • Grid frequency was restored from 49.59Hz to operational limits • Multiple BESS providers contributed to the rapid response At SPD Energy, we're proud to be at the forefront of BESS technology. Our utility-scale solutions are designed to provide: ✅ Rapid frequency response ✅ Grid stabilization ✅ Renewable energy integration support As the world transitions to cleaner energy sources, the importance of robust BESS infrastructure cannot be overstated. We're committed to developing cutting-edge solutions that ensure power reliability and support the global shift towards sustainable energy. How do you see BESS shaping the future of energy grids? Share your thoughts below! #EnergyStorage #GridResilience #CleanEnergy #BESS #SPDEnergy

This year, wind and solar power are expected to surpass coal power! 🔗 As clean energy sources increase, the interconnection queue grows. 💡Technology like Dynamic Line Ratings empowers grid operators to maximize the use of existing infrastructure to safely and quickly integrate renewable energy. 🌍 While the power mix evolves, DLR and other #GridEnhancingTechnologies help us get closer to 100% carbon-free power by 2035. https://hubs.li/Q02dPm840 #CleanEnergyShift #GridTech #RenewableIntegration

Bhautik Gajera, Analyst, ADI Analytics recently published a blog about clean energy and the struggles with the grid. The clean energy revolution is upon us, and the US grid is feeling the growing pains. A staggering 2,600 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects, primarily solar and wind, are lined up waiting to connect to the grid. This clean energy tsunami is more than double the existing generating capacity in the US, signifying a strong shift towards low-carbon power. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, with its incentives for clean energy development, likely serves as a major driver behind this surge. The figure below shows proposed project capacity seeking interconnection to the grid, by region. How do you see this playing out? Read the whole post here >> https://lnkd.in/eYNASSWX #ElectricGrid #CleanEnergy #Interconnection #Growth

This infographic from RE Magazine shows how microgrids enhance resilience and integrate renewable energy sources like wind and solar into the power system. By disconnecting from the main grid during outages and using local energy resources, microgrids ensure continuous power supply. They also leverage distributed generation, battery storage, and demand response to keep operations smooth, efficient, and sustainable. Microgrids are proving to be key in building energy independence and stability for communities and critical infrastructure alike. #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #energytransition #energyfuture

The Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario envisions a large-scale deployment of renewables, such as solar PV and wind power, alongside a significant rise in electricity demand as more sectors become electrified. To maintain grid stability and meet this growing demand, grid-scale storage—particularly battery systems—will be crucial for managing the hourly and seasonal fluctuations in renewable energy output, ensuring a reliable and resilient power grid. The Technical Conference is a key platform for utilities professionals, offering unparalleled access to industry insights, technical expertise, and the latest project innovations. Bringing together global experts, thought leaders, and digital pioneers, it provides exclusive perspectives on cutting-edge advancements and state-of-the-art technologies shaping the future of the utilities sector. Submit your abstracts by Friday, 29 November 2024, for a chance to speak at the Technical Conference: bit.ly/4f6LD7D Download the brochure to view the full list of sub-categories and the call for papers guidelines: bit.ly/4gVAt6N #WorldUtilitiesCongress #Energy #Power #Water #Sustainability #Utilities

Weekly power simulation, week 11 of 2024 No such thing as perfect in the energy system - it's all trade offs and balances... HOWEVER, last week was pretty darn near perfect in our simulation. Wind and solar directly made up 97.2% of Danish power demand, but when adding storage and demand-side flexibility, Denmark was powered by 100% solar and wind last week! 97.2% renewable share year-to-date. ----- Each week, I run a simulation using real-world generation data from the Danish power grid, with #windenergy and #solarenergy scaled to match future (2033) capacities, as forecasted by the Danish Energy Agency. See earlier posts by searching for #WeeklyPowerSimulation The original idea for such a simplified, but very illustrative, simulation is David Osmond's from Australian Windlab. His version is found on twitter here: https://t.co/5Y3UiKB5Di

We sat with Amrit Parajuli, PE, CAPM, our Interconnection Planning Engineer, to discuss interconnection queues: #Question: What are your thoughts on the US grid and increased interconnection queues? #Answer: The expansion of #interconnection queues reflects the nation's positive commitment to renewable energy, yet it presents challenges. Challenges like #transmission capacity constraints, regulatory obstacles, and the imperative for #grid modernization can hinder the efficiency of the interconnection process. The premature retirement of traditional energy resources, well in advance of renewable energy sources integrated, could potentially destabilize the grid and intensify complexities amid a rising demand. Therefore, thoughtful planning and robust policy and regulatory support for the interconnection process are essential to ensure grid reliability and facilitate a seamless transition to #renewable energy sources.

Weekly power simulation, week 28 of 2024 A pretty trivial week, with low winds, high solar output. Power-to-X running at 58%, which is O-K, I guess, but by no means impressive. Still, 100% renewable power to cover the load. ----- Each week, I run a simulation using real-world generation data from the Danish power grid, with #windenergy and #solarenergy scaled to match future (2033) capacities, as forecasted by the Danish Energy Agency. See earlier posts by searching for #WeeklyPowerSimulation. The original idea for such a simplified, but very illustrative, simulation is David Osmond's from Australian Windlab. His version is found on twitter here: https://t.co/5Y3UiKB5Di

Let's please talk about grid availability more as we work to widely adopt renewables. As of 2023, almost 1,500 GW of advanced wind and solar projects were in global connection queues worldwide, awaiting approval to connect to the electricity grid. That is nearly enough to ⚡ double ⚡ the installed capacity for these technologies. Investment in grids, along with faster permitting, is absolutely key to expediting the clean energy transition. Read more about wind and solar power scale-up: https://lnkd.in/g_QRnvfS Published on Visual Capitalist | Data by International Energy Agency (IEA) | Editorial: Bruno Venditti | Design: Amy Kuo | In partnership with the National Public Utilities Council | #solarpv #cleanenergytransition #datavisualization

In the News: NYC’s groundbreaking #V2G pilot project is proving the earning potential of #EVs as dynamic contributors to the energy grid. Today’s Microgrid Knowledge article by Lisa Cohn explores how bidirectional technology is transforming renewable energy by enabling stationary storage and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). 🔗 Read more with insights from our Founder and Chairman, David Slutzky: https://bit.ly/3NQgXLU