Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis’ Post

Thinking about creating a new research institute or reorganizing an existing one? This was one of my favorite reports to work on over the past few years. Sharing again in case you missed it the first time. #history #energy #cleanenergy #researchinstitutes

Research institutes have a long and interesting history in the United States and around the world. Why were they created? What purpose did they and do they serve? It was a pleasure to work on this super cool report with the pre-eminent Dr. Jill Engel-Cox. Part case study, part historical retelling, the tumultuous journey from the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) and elevation to a national laboratory in 1991 mirrored the times. A companion to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory History 1977-2016 https://lnkd.in/gDBxhQ7Y

NREL is developing and sensitizing the next(Third generation of renewable energy) through sciences,engineering, and innovation of concentrated solar Power(CSP) to decarbonize the industrial process heat and the power grid.CSP will be compounded with green and blue hydrogen to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors like the heavy steel and transport industry.Glory to NREL

Researchers at NREL and PNNL are exploring a new concept called interregional renewable energy zones (IREZs). These zones, located in areas with the highest concentration of low-cost renewable energy potential, would be connected to major load centers via long-distance, high-voltage transmission lines. The benefits are compelling. By optimizing energy generation costs and leveraging the best renewable resources, IREZs could keep electricity prices low and enhance grid reliability. However, the success of IREZs depends on collaboration among states, utilities, and landowners along transmission corridors. The IREZ study is part of the larger National Transmission Planning Study, which aims to identify transmission options that provide broad-scale benefits to electric customers and accelerate decarbonization while maintaining system reliability. *** How can your organization contribute to the development of interregional renewable energy zones? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gxQE_KFw

It has been great to work closely with Charles Cannon and the RMI team along with collaborators from WattTime.org, Princeton University and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on this important effort to build consensus on how to most accurately measure the carbon impact of actions taken that impact the grid (clean energy procurement, investment, etc.). In summary – this paper illustrates the broad consensus that the carbon impact of a given activity is measured by both the operational impact (how the grid dispatches given the capacity of existing power plants) and the build impact (how the capacity of power plants will change over time). In practice – the paper also highlights how there is a need to quantify and validate the accuracy of the estimates of each of these impacts – where ongoing work by the authors of this paper and others continues (and should be published soon!). We hope you find it useful! https://lnkd.in/e3bUXg-8

If you are interested in #urbanenergyresilience, our colleague Mashael Yazdanie presented her work on strengthening urban energy resilience using open-access optimization models (including OSeMOSYS of course!) within the MEASURES project. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gdwFGW7q. Climate Compatible Growth #CCG OpTIMUS Open Tools Integrated Modelling and Upskilling for Sustainable Development

It’s been a long time coming! My first scientific article has now been published. Title: ”Long-Duration Energy Storage—A Literature Review on the Link between Variable Renewable Energy Penetration and Market Creation” You can read it here: https://lnkd.in/dvnUm_SN The doctorate journey continues!🎓 #LDES #longdurationenergystorage #decarbonisation

✅Drawing energy modelling experts from across the globe, #IEW2024 concluded last week in Bonn. As host, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) convened discussions to highlight the complexities of energy planning & policymaking amidst environmental & economic constraints. ✅ This year’s conference featured three plenary sessions with three key themes respectively, and over 140 presentations in parallel sessions. These include energy supply and price projections, energy savings and efficiency, renewable and innovative energy technologies, #environmental and #climate policy, and the intersection of energy analysis, economics, and the natural sciences. Read⤵️ https://bit.ly/3zl2pj4

DLL Solutions is intrigued by the innovative approach to solar energy storage using sulfur cycles, as highlighted in a recent article on The Cool Down. This method promises not only to enhance the energy density of storage mediums but also to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional molten salt in solar thermal energy systems. By harnessing the potential of sulfur for high-value heat storage and its recyclable nature through chemical processes, we see a significant opportunity to advance renewable energy solutions. #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #Sustainability #Innovation https://lnkd.in/ens5DV2d