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EU Considers Bitcoin for Grid Stability

EU Considers Bitcoin for Grid Stability

Cryptocurrency companies make the case for leveraging Bitcoin mining to stabilize Europe’s power grid.


News Feb 05, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
How Will AI Transform Smart Grids in 2025?

How Will AI Transform Smart Grids in 2025?

The increasing decentralization of energy production demands sophisticated technology solutions to integrate diverse power sources and manage…


tech insights Jan 28, 2025 by Jake Hertz
5 Data Center Energy Strategies To Prioritize in 2025

5 Data Center Energy Strategies To Prioritize in 2025

Decentralization, artificial intelligence, and energy consumption will challenge data centers over the next year.


News Jan 26, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Grid Cyber Threats a Rising Concern in 2025

Grid Cyber Threats a Rising Concern in 2025

AI and digital twins are on the horizon to strengthen smart grid cybersecurity.


tech insights Jan 21, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Eyes Underground: AI Sensors Assist in Power Line Installations

Eyes Underground: AI Sensors Assist in Power Line Installations

A subsurface sensing system allows faster and safer undergrounding of power lines.


News Jan 20, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
Thermal Batteries Heat Up in 2025

Thermal Batteries Heat Up in 2025

Thermal batteries could replace conventional batteries in storing renewable energy.


tech insights Jan 17, 2025 by Jake Hertz
How Do Drones Make Smart Grids Smarter?

How Do Drones Make Smart Grids Smarter?

Oak Ridge National Laboratory recommends drone surveillance to enhance smart grid infrastructure.


Power Trains: Delivering Stored Energy for Local Grid Needs

Power Trains: Delivering Stored Energy for Local Grid Needs

SunTrain is developing freight trains equipped with lithium iron phosphate battery storage to transport renewable energy across existing rail…


News Jan 16, 2025 by John Nieman
Autonomous Energy Systems Turn Grid Management Upside Down

Autonomous Energy Systems Turn Grid Management Upside Down

Autonomous energy systems use artificial intelligence to integrate renewable energy and strengthen grid resilience.


Can Google Power Its Data Centers With Renewable Energy?

Can Google Power Its Data Centers With Renewable Energy?

Google’s energy consumption and carbon footprint grow with every data center it opens. Is renewable energy the solution?


News Jan 14, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Enclosure Stops Damaged EVs from Spreading Fire

Enclosure Stops Damaged EVs from Spreading Fire

Southwest Research Institute is testing a novel fire containment enclosure designed to safely store damaged electric vehicles.


Can Metal-Organic Frameworks Solve Hydrogen Problems in 2025?

Can Metal-Organic Frameworks Solve Hydrogen Problems in 2025?

Researchers suggest using metal-organic frameworks could make hydrogen storage safer and more practical.


tech insights Jan 13, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Smart Modeling: Planning for a Net-Zero Grid

Smart Modeling: Planning for a Net-Zero Grid

EPRI’s generic models can assist grid managers in predicting how distributed energy sources will affect grid operations and capacity.


Are EVs Safer Than Tests Imply?

Are EVs Safer Than Tests Imply?

Crash data presents a confusing picture of electric vehicle safety.


News Jan 08, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
TIME’s Best Innovations of 2024: Renewables, AI, and Efficiency

TIME’s Best Innovations of 2024: Renewables, AI, and Efficiency

TIME’s notable inventions of 2024 included devices for generating and storing energy, AI-enhanced energy efficiency, and chips the size of dinner…


News Jan 06, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
3 Ways the Grid Will Get Smarter in 2025

3 Ways the Grid Will Get Smarter in 2025

From advanced meters to AI-enabled sensors, here’s how smart grid technology will transform the energy sector in 2025.


Data Centers in Space? Energy Demands Could Make It Reality

Data Centers in Space? Energy Demands Could Make It Reality

Artificial intelligence will require so much power from the grid that placing data centers in space is beginning to look feasible.


News Jan 03, 2025 by Kevin Clemens
Grid Infrastructure Faces the Future: Plans for 2025

Grid Infrastructure Faces the Future: Plans for 2025

Transmission expansion, advanced grid tech, and storm response are critical priorities for the new year.


Fleets Are Electrifying. How Can Utilities Plan for the Impact?

Fleets Are Electrifying. How Can Utilities Plan for the Impact?

As companies switch to electric vehicle fleets, charging infrastructure must expand, and utilities must prepare.


News Dec 31, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Japan Handles Fluctuations in Renewables With Flow Batteries

Japan Handles Fluctuations in Renewables With Flow Batteries

The vanadium-based energy storage technology enables efficient grid-scale energy storage.


News Dec 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz