California strengthens sustainability of its power grid

As Diane Cardwell writes in the New York Times, California is on track to have an overabundance of energy during the day, in large part because of power coming from solar cells. This leads to shortages throughout the night. Ms. Cardwell’s article explains about recent developments to expand the use of storage batteries. Tesla … Continue reading California strengthens sustainability of its power grid →

What it takes to future-proof our electricity grids

Planners are puzzling over how to increase the share of renewables in our electricity systems when they are intermittent. Many are now turning to conventional power plants to be on standby. As Valentin Robu, lecturer in smart grids at Heriot-Watt University, states on the Conversation website, this is expensive and contributes to increased carbon emissions. … Continue reading What it takes to future-proof our electricity grids →

Recent hacking shows vulnerability of our electricity grids

How vulnerable are our electricity systems? Recently, we have also read that it is possible there was hacking of the electricity grid in Turkey? Who is next? Juliet Eilperin and Adam Entous write in the Washington Post about recent developments in Vermont. Russian operation hacked a Vermont utility, showing risk to U.S. electrical grid … Continue reading Recent hacking shows vulnerability of our electricity grids →

First steps for a global, interconnected energy grid

The energy transition is truly underway, regardless of American elections. It is encouraging to see the development of new grids that will make the use of renewable energy more effective. Loz Blain writes on the New Atlas website about latest developments from an Asia-based group of entrepreneurs. Asian “super grid” the first step towards … Continue reading First steps for a global, interconnected energy grid →

How the energy transition can affect the electricity grid

EiD is regularly providing posts on the impact of the energy transition on the grid. Letha Tawney and Manish Bapna from the World Resources Institute write on the Forbes website about the demand by the corporate sector for renewable energy, which is fine, but the problem is providing enough supply. Corporate Demand for Renewable … Continue reading How the energy transition can affect the electricity grid →

Preparing our electricity grids for the future

Our current climate and energy policies are requiring that our infrastructure is ready for significant increases in sustainable energy. Are we ready? Julia Pyper writes an excellent post on the Greentechmedia website on what the implications are for the grid sector. Electric Utilities Prepare for a Grid Dominated by Renewable Energy A growing number … Continue reading Preparing our electricity grids for the future →

Electric vehicles and the grid of the future

The energy transition is bringing forward many interesting challenges. While many grid managers may be anxious about what latest trends mean for their industry, Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post that there could be many positive benefits. What do you think? Why the Tesla boom could actually be very good news for the … Continue reading Electric vehicles and the grid of the future →

Thinking big about transmitting renewable energy

The RT website provides an interesting news item from China that a company running its power grid is working with neighbouring countries to develop a $50 trillion electricity network. The company’s chairman believes that smart grids, ultra-high voltage (UHV) grids and clean energy are the only way forward. What do you think? China proposes … Continue reading Thinking big about transmitting renewable energy →

An emerging battle over how the USA should shift to renewable energy

There is a growing battle going on to transmit renewable energy to needy consumers. Diane Cardwell writes in the New York Times about recent developments. Is this a concern in Europe as well? Fight to Keep Alternative Energy Local Stymies an Industry Up and down the center of the country, winds rip across plains, … Continue reading An emerging battle over how the USA should shift to renewable energy →

“One belt, one road” ambitions for China’s export ambitions

Lucy Hornby writes in the Financial Times about a new proposal by a Chinese company to export power as far as Europe. The idea is intriguing as long as the power is from renewables and not their numerous coal power plants. China looks to export surplus energy to Germany China’s proposed investments in long-distance, … Continue reading “One belt, one road” ambitions for China’s export ambitions →