The traditional electricity distribution model is no longer fit for purpose
The traditional electricity distribution model is no longer fit for purpose. That is according to almost half (45 percent) of utility industry executives worldwide surveyed by Accenture. Unless the industry undergoes a digital, regulatory, and…
Large scale penetration of renewables through Behind-the-Meter tightly Integrated Photovoltaic and Storage System
By Matt Kromer, Sidharth Choudhary, Christof Wittwer, Felix Braam and Robert Kohrs A combination of the rapid growth of distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) generation in Germany, a changing regulatory regime that has limited price supports…
Two birds, one stone: avian protection has consumer benefit
Dominion Virginia Power is killing two birds with one stone (so to speak). Thanks to an innovative new approach, bald eagles and other large birds will be safer around Dominion Virginia Power’s distribution lines — and…
Residential energy storage: The industry’s next big thing
Big batteries get a lot of press, market for small residential installations is poised to explode Large energy storage projects have headlined most news in the storage sector.Enabled by falling battery prices, heralded as essential…
Hello Local Energy, Bye Old Power Industry
New York, where the power industry began over a century ago, might be where it ends too. At least the power industry as we know it today. The state’s electric regulators made that clear February 26…
The Battery Revolution: A Technology Disruption, Economics and Grid Level Application
Recent advancements in energy storage technology could finally make renewables, such as wind and solar, truly viable economic alternatives to fossil fuels when it comes to generating power. The ability to store power bridges the…
How Can Utilities Survive Energy Demand Disruption?
Accenture research estimates that energy technologies could reduce demand by more than 15% by 2025. Continued growth of distributed energy resources and energy efficiency measures could cause significant demand disruption and drive down utilities’…
Detroit Blackout
Downtown Detroit was struck by a massive power outage on Tuesday morning as officials reported the entire first precinct was without electricity on a chilly day. As early afternoon Tuesday, more than 100 customers were…
