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December 5, 2023

5.2 GW of Solar Resources at Higher Risk of Tripping Offline during Grid Disturbance: NERC

Potential reliability gaps exist" when recommended practices are not implemented, said NERC's Ryan Quint, director of engineering and security integration...
December 1, 2023

Regional Winter Assessment Indicates Portion of MRO Region at High Risk This Winter

Midwest Reliability Organization's 2023-2024 Regional Winter Assessment (2023 RWA) finds that portions of the regional bulk power system are at high risk...
November 30, 2023

Energy Storage, VPPs Accelerate Growth in Hybrid Power


The need for flexibility, sustainability, reliability, and resiliency in the electricity sector is bringing varied technologies together in the power generation mix. Hybrid power plants are increasingly part

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November 30, 2023

The Benefits of Remote Monitoring for Transformers and Other Electrical Equipment


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Obtaining real-time operating data on power plant and substation equipment has never been easier. The sensors, transmitters, and systems needed to monitor important parameters are readily available and highly

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November 30, 2023

NYSERDA Opens Expedited Renewable Solicitations for Large-Scale Projects  – Solar Industry

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced the launch of expedited renewable energy solicitations as part of the state’s plan to bolster its large-scale renewable industry.  The solicitations, initially announced by New York governor Kathy Hochul earlier this month, are open to all project developers. As part of these solicitations, […]

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November 30, 2023

SB Energy Secures $2.4 Billion for Domestic Energy Projects – Solar Industry

SB Energy has secured a combined $2.4 billion aimed at supporting communities with domestically produced renewable energy.  Working with J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley Renewables and Truist Bank, SB Energy closed approximately $800 million in tax equity. Working with MUFG, Mizuho Americas, ING, SMBC, CIBC, Fifth Third Bank and Société Générale, the company […]

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November 30, 2023

Coal Generation Decreased in 2022, but Overall U.S. Emissions Increased

U.S. coal-related CO2 emissions decreased by 7%, or 68 million metric tons (MMmt), in 2022 relative to 2021. This decrease was largely due to an 8% decline...
November 29, 2023

Sol Systems Announces New CTO – Solar Industry

Sol Systems has announced the addition of its new CTO, Scott Day.  Day previously spent 11 years as the CTO for music tech company SoundExchange. Prior to SoundExchange, Day led the technology team behind The Motley Fool. He will focus on scaling Sol Systems’  technology and customer offerings.  “We are excited to have Scott expand […]

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November 29, 2023

Lower CO2 Emissions Are Partially Due to Shifts in Power Generation Sources

We forecast the U.S. energy sector to emit about 4,790 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) in 2023, a 3% decrease from 2022. Much of this decline...