Power Grid
This Meta AI data center mega project demands $6 billion in electric infrastructure. Who will pay for it?
Meta’s massive data center project in Louisiana will require $6 billion of electric infrastructure. Will ratepayers be stuck footing the bill?
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Renewables
Duke Energy Florida planning four new solar energy sites
The company so far has broken ground on three of the sites, all of which will be in service by January 2026.
2 min read
Renewables
‘Vengefulness before science’: Inside the DOE on the day 1,800 federal workers lost their jobs, why it happened, and what’s coming next
The U.S. Department of Energy has effectively stopped working on projects after sustaining sweeping job cuts that threaten the goals of the agency.
9 min read
Power Grid
This startup is giving utilities more control at the grid edge without costly retrofits
inGeniti, a participant in this year’s DTECH Initiate program, wants to revolutionize energy optimization with Optima, a universal energy optimization solution for “any electrical device, anywhere.”
3 min read
White House targets environmental permitting rules – This Week in Cleantech
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.
The software that could save the grid
On this episode of the Factor This podcast, Linda Stevens, the chief strategy officer for smart grids and smart cities at OATI, demystifies DERMS.
Polling shows strong support for clean energy among Michiganders amid state and federal GOP pushback
According to recent polling from Data For Progress, a progressive think tank, and Evergreen Action, an advocacy group focused on climate action, 62% of Michiganders…
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National Grid sells US renewables arm to Brookfield for $1.7bn
According to National Grid, the sale aligns with its strategy to focus on networks and streamline its business activities accordingly.
1 min read
What a steel! North American manufacturers team up to bring steel-framed solar modules to market
North American manufacturer Heliene and steel frame pioneer Origami Solar will team up to offer a steel-framed solar module starting in April 2025.
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‘Chaotic’ USDA funding freeze stalls rural renewable projects
Thousands of farmers and a dozen rural electric cooperatives wait for news about billions in funds under Trump administration ‘review.’
8 min read
Could new battery energy storage safety tech have prevented the Moss Landing fire?
Unlike traditional air or cold plate cooling methods, immersion cooling submerges the battery cells directly in a dielectric liquid.
8 min read
Dry weather, drought conditions are eating at BPA’s bottom line
Bonneville Power Administration is losing money, blaming higher power purchase expenses due to low stream flows and dry winter weather.
4 min read
Unlocking greater efficiency in hydroelectric power with vortex engineering
Hydroelectric power is the leading producer of clean energy, yet the pressing need to enhance its efficiency has led engineers to explore a range of…
6 min read
Wave energy company awarded $18M from European Innovation Council accelerator program
CorPower Ocean has attracted funding from the EIC Accelerator, which supports high-impact European innovations and startups, to commercialize its technology.
3 min read
Eco Wave Power announces ‘landmark’ MoU with India’s Bharat Petroleum
Under this MoU, Eco Wave Power and BPCL will jointly develop wave energy projects across India, beginning with a feasibility study.
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Marine energy could deliver significant benefits in Scotland – report
A new study from the University of Edinburgh finds that the marine energy sector could bring benefits of more than £8 billion to the economy…
2 min read
PPL’s Shelby Linton-Keddie on tackling rapid load growth
Shelby Linton-Keddie of PPL will speak on a panel discussing how to address load growth at DTECH convening from March 24-27, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
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Before, during and after: How utilities can prepare for natural disasters
Electricy companies must adopt comprehensive disaster preparedness plans to minimize disruptions and provide a potentially life-saving service to customers, writes contributor Wayne Tung.
7 min read
A startup is trying to predict and prevent outages before they occur
Toumetis, a participant in this year’s DTECH Initiate program, leverages predictive analytics and machine learning to reduce power outages and improve grid reliability in the electrical…
3 min read
FERC launches review of generator-large load co-location
FERC will examine whether PJM Interconnection’s rules for large electricity users located at power plant sites are fair and clear.
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How an Alabama utility used predictive power mapping to improve reliability
E Source and Alabama Power have won the U.S. Department of Energy’s Digitizing Utilities Prize for the development of a custom Enterprise Graph Database, a predictive power mapping…
3 min read
May 11
Renewables
Innovations in Battery Technology and Infrastructure Fueling the EV Revolution
Electric Vehicles (EV) and related infrastructure, manufacturing, and development are hot topics across the clean energy transition and transportation landscapes. While much attention is paid…
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The Coretec Group
The Coretec Group
1 min read
Jan 21
Renewables
Designing a utility battery storage playbook
1.21.24 – 1:30 EST- Battery storage is becoming a cornerstone of modern utility operations, providing essential services like grid balancing, peak shaving, and renewable energy integration. As the technology matures, utilities are working to reduce their reliance on outside vendors by building internal strategies and teams to reduce risk and increase the value of battery storage.
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Designing a utility battery storage playbook
Designing a utility battery storage playbook
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Dec 10
Renewables
Can these policies change transmission’s trajectory?
12.10.24 – 1:30 EST – As the backbone of the electrical grid, transmission infrastructure is critical to ensuring reliable and affordable energy delivery. However, new transmission development has plateaued in recent years, creating bottlenecks for both new clean energy resources attempting to connect to the grid and surging load growth.
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Can these policies change transmission’s trajectory?
Can these policies change transmission’s trajectory?
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