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Renewable energy’s future depends on storing energy in huge battery systems. Who are the top 5 in the industry?

Renewable energy’s future depends on storing energy in huge battery systems. Who are the top 5 in the industry?

As grid operations become more complex, energy engineers use observability, digital tools, and artificial intelligence to…

As grid operations become more complex, energy engineers use observability, digital tools, and artificial intelligence to view and evaluate the…

Researchers have developed an algorithm to optimize costs, emissions, and energy distribution for microgrids with plug-in…

Researchers have developed an algorithm to optimize costs, emissions, and energy distribution for microgrids with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles…

Trending technology, innovative uses, and renewable energy advances propel microgrids to unprecedented popularity.  

Trending technology, innovative uses, and renewable energy advances propel microgrids to unprecedented popularity.  

Artificial intelligence, smart charging, and other innovations can address electric vehicle charging’s strain on the power grid.

Artificial intelligence, smart charging, and other innovations can address electric vehicle charging’s strain on the power grid.

Artificial intelligence puts an unprecedented load on the power grid. Can AI remedy the problems it creates? 

Artificial intelligence puts an unprecedented load on the power grid. Can AI remedy the problems it creates? 

Electricity use will grow significantly in the next five years, causing higher summer demand. Can virtual power plants…

Electricity use will grow significantly in the next five years, causing higher summer demand. Can virtual power plants handle the peak load growth?

As renewable energy grows, Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems can increase capacity and augment voltage…

As renewable energy grows, Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems can increase capacity and augment voltage stability in power lines.

As the grid modernizes, distributed energy resource management systems are essential for efficient power management.

As the grid modernizes, distributed energy resource management systems are essential for efficient power management.

U.S. grid operators have lacked long-term transmission planning, but the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is mandating it.  

U.S. grid operators have lacked long-term transmission planning, but the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is mandating it.  

Researchers are innovating ways to increase copper’s conductivity and make it stronger, lighter, and more cost-effective.

Researchers are innovating ways to increase copper’s conductivity and make it stronger, lighter, and more cost-effective.

Artificial intelligence can address management challenges caused by integrating renewables into the grid.

Artificial intelligence can address management challenges caused by integrating renewables into the grid.

Artificial intelligence can modernize the power grid but comes with risks. This article, the first in a three-part…

Artificial intelligence can modernize the power grid but comes with risks. This article, the first in a three-part series, examines the benefits…

A mix of multiple resource portfolios, grid-enhancing technology, and energy storage could provide grid reliability while…

A mix of multiple resource portfolios, grid-enhancing technology, and energy storage could provide grid reliability while reducing emissions. 

Scientists have created a model for measuring how quickly a microgrid can recover after a disturbance.

Scientists have created a model for measuring how quickly a microgrid can recover after a disturbance.

In a decentralized smart grid, blockchain technology can facilitate operations, strengthen security, and aid sustainability. 

In a decentralized smart grid, blockchain technology can facilitate operations, strengthen security, and aid sustainability. 

Effective grid digitalization requires interoperability among systems, networks, and assets. Achieving interoperability…

Effective grid digitalization requires interoperability among systems, networks, and assets. Achieving interoperability is complex and involves…

Outdated equipment is hindering full grid digitalization. Retrofitting may be the answer. This is the fourth part in a…

Outdated equipment is hindering full grid digitalization. Retrofitting may be the answer. This is the fourth part in a series examining technical…

Oak Ridge National Laboratory and partners are testing methods to use quantum computing to safeguard the power grid from…

Oak Ridge National Laboratory and partners are testing methods to use quantum computing to safeguard the power grid from cyberattacks.