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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

#tenewableEnergy #SolarPowerPlant #Engineering #Electrical #Investor #Energy #SolarPanels #SafeInvestment #WindPowerPlant The big influx of battery storage on the California grid in the past two years is starting to have a lasting impact on one of the world’s biggest state grids, reshaping the demand curve, sucking in the tummy of the huge solar duck, and reducing the impact and dominance of fossil gas. What has been happening over the past few months in California – with battery storage pushing out gas as the major provider of power into the evening peaks, and soaking up rooftop solar in the middle of the day – is seen as a postcard for the future for many grids around the world.. It is of particular interest to Australia, which has also been investing heavily in battery storage – and leading the world in terms of battery size and applications – and which is also rich in solar resources and solar installations.

#tenewableEnergy #SolarPowerPlant #Engineering #Electrical #Investor #Energy #SolarPanels #SafeInvestment #WindPowerPlant The big influx of battery storage on the California grid in the past two years is starting to have a lasting impact on one of the world’s biggest state grids, reshaping the demand curve, sucking in the tummy of the huge solar duck, and reducing the impact and dominance of fossil gas. What has been happening over the past few months in California – with battery storage pushing out gas as the major provider of power into the evening peaks, and soaking up rooftop solar in the middle of the day – is seen as a postcard for the future for many grids around the world.. It is of particular interest to Australia, which has also been investing heavily in battery storage – and leading the world in terms of battery size and applications – and which is also rich in solar resources and solar installations.

California is changing the traditional approach of solar and batteries technologies, turning them from potential grid threats into assets. The state's new interconnection rules prioritize flexibility, allowing solar and battery systems to actively support the grid by modulating power output based on demand. With the integration of solar and battery resources to support the grid, the infrastructure for #EVcharging will become more resilient and efficient. https://hubs.ly/Q02scYFQ0

Interconnection help is on the way!... We hope. "The Department of Energy has issued a draft roadmap to improve the interconnection of distributed energy resources and invites comments on the draft by October 7. ...The draft roadmap offers 37 'possible strategies, not prescriptive fixes' to resolve four broad challenges: timeline and process delays, high grid upgrade costs, lack of grid transparency, and incomplete or outdated technical standards." https://lnkd.in/gW-_JCNa? #DriveEnergyForward

Interesting research from Canada Western University revealing that in certain solar-rich U.S. locations, generating electricity independently using hybrid solar, battery, and generator systems may be more beneficial than relying solely on the grid. https://lnkd.in/eezNxfMA #DERs #CleanEnergy #EnergyTechnology #Sustainability

Residential Roof Top Solar could be on of the solutions for our energy needs and decarbonization of the electrical grid.

Batteries and Rooftop Solar Can Lead to Huge Savings for the Entire Grid. A New Study Shows How—and How Much Reducing demand for electricity has broad benefits, including less need to add new wires and grid equipment.

“Grid defection is profitable in some solar-rich U.S. locations” “Researchers from Canada’s Western University assessed eighteen case studies across thirteen US states and found in areas an economic case for disconnecting from the #electricitygrid in some areas with high #solarirradiation and high #electricityrates . They say economic grid defection and utility death spirals are becoming salient issues in the US.” OCTOBER 17, 2024 - PATRICK JOWETT “People living in solar-rich locations within the United States may be better off financially cutting ties to the #grid and generating electricity using #solar , #battery and generator hybrid systems, according to new research.” “The research paper “The threat of economic grid defection in the U.S. with solar photovoltaic, battery and generator hybrid systems,” available in the November edition of Solar Energy, says that a shift away from net metering, coupled with increased grid #electricitycosts and decreases in both #PV and battery costs, has seen economic grid defection and utility death spirals become salient issues in the US.” https://lnkd.in/ehaJNbhJ Source- original post Read all my posts #MariusPreston

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