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We monitor electricity supply and demand and how they differ across New Zealand’s two main islands.   Early in April, heavy rainfall hit the South Island and boosted hydro storage. This meant South Island generation was offered at a lower price into the electricity markets, and more hydro was dispatched to the grid.   In this chart, you can see the electricity flow over the HVDC cables that connect the North and South Islands, and hydro storage in the South Island. When hydro storage increased in April, hydro generators responded by lowering their offer prices. More energy was dispatched from the South Island and so the HVDC flowed northward.   This meant cheaper hydroelectricity was dispatched to consumers and thermal power stations ran less and saved fuel for winter - helping maintain security of supply.   #electricityindustry #securityofsupply

Did you know in the US alone, close to 2,500GW of renewably sourced electricity was waiting to be connected to the grid last year, just because of a lack of transmission infrastructure? Discover more fascinating facts in this insightful article by Financial Times.

Given more frequent extreme weather events and the shift to lower carbon resources greater interregional transmission can bring significant advantage to electricity consumers.     In our recent project in North America to determine the minimum interregional #power transmission requirements, we simulated the Eastern Interconnection under various weather conditions—and as a result, we identified $3-4B/year in cost savings due to unconstrained interregional transmission and the avoidance of load shedding during extreme weather events.   Our proposed methodology could revolutionize interregional transmission requirements. You can learn more about this and other projects at: https://lnkd.in/e-ikx9St   #FutureOfEnergy #Decarbonization #Electrification #EnergyTransition #ConsultingServices

The power grid is under pressure from rising #electricity demand. What solutions can help the #energy sector overcome grid constraints and invest in infrastructure? Learn more in a new #RSM article: https://rsm.buzz/3YR5pyA

The power grid is under pressure from rising #electricity demand. What solutions can help the #energy sector overcome grid constraints and invest in infrastructure? Learn more in a new #RSM article: https://rsm.buzz/3SUwE7p

525kV. 2GW. 506km. £3.4bn. The numbers above might look like some kind of answerless anagram, but they are the key stats of the new #EasternGreenLinkTwo 'superhighway'. The 2022 ScotWind leasing round paved the way for the UK's green energy transition, however, if we are to harness our newfound power generation, transmission infrastructure must be upgraded. As such, transmission operators are scrambling to fulfil their statutory obligations under the Electricity Act 1989. This 'superhighway', which will run subsea from Peterhead to Drax, is a JV between National Grid and SSEN Transmission . The cable will be capable of transmitting power for 2 million homes! Of particular note in the consenting process was Ofgem's 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, which approved the project in just 5 months! Projects and consenting time frames like these are critical if we are to overcome the climate emergency. If these can be combined with the recent moves of Keir Starmer's Government, we will be able to greatly reduce our carbon footprint in the UK.

SSEN Transmission says its Aberdeenshire electricity substation is playing a vital role in stabilising the grid, through a cutting-edge project that marks a key step in work to build a network for clean energy. https://lnkd.in/eFWSr4pq

The power grid is under pressure from rising #electricity demand. What solutions can help the #energy sector overcome grid constraints and invest in infrastructure? Learn more in a new #RSM article: https://rsm.buzz/3YJkBxL

"It's expected that the site will be in full service by fall 2025, adding about eight per cent more supply to B.C.'s electricity grid." #bc #sitec #electricitygrid #powergeneration https://lnkd.in/g9m7uBxf

A scorching heatwave is pushing the U.S. electric grid to its limits, with surging electricity demand for air conditioning straining power plants and transmission lines. Grid operators are issuing calls for energy conservation, warning of potential blackouts if demand outstrips supply. The heatwave has also exposed vulnerabilities in the grid's infrastructure, with some equipment failures reported due to the extreme temperatures. This situation underscores the urgent need for grid modernization and resilience investment to cope with the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Read more about our blog here: https://lnkd.in/ghw_jgTB #VedeniEnergy #DecentralizedEnergy #Microgrids #EnergyIndependence #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergy #EnergyEfficiency #ResilientEnergy #CleanEnergy #FutureOfEnergy #GreenTech #SmartGrid #EnergyInnovation #LocalEnergy