Emerging Tech
How ‘distributed generation’ could help in the event of a grid collapse
The nation’s grid instability is a huge vulnerability. Distributed generation can help, one stakeholder tells Tech Brew.
Electric Grid
Explore Tech Brew’s coverage of Electric Grid. From breaking news to in-depth guides, see how Electric Grid is transforming Energy & Climate Innovation and the tech industry at large.
Emerging Tech
Oregon’s new laws will allow for more community-owned microgrids
The legislation will remove barriers to entry for tribes and municipalities to set up microgrids in rural areas.
Emerging Tech
How VPPs help renewable energy power the grid
Tech Brew spoke with battery and utility innovators about how virtual power plants store renewables and put them to good use.
Emerging Tech
Grid instability, regulation worry renewable energy workers: survey
A survey from RatedPower found that workers feel the biggest obstacles facing the industry are the grid and government regulation and incentives.
Emerging Tech
How MicroGrid Networks supports NYC’s electrical grid
Tech Brew visited the energy storage company’s Williamsburg site to see how its batteries store power for the city’s grid.
Emerging Tech
Scattering power usage could help grid handle data center demand, study finds
A Duke study found that data centers can help support the grid by reducing their load for short intervals.
Emerging Tech
The Mercury Consortium aims to help renewable energy communicate with the grid
The new certification body plans to support the electrical grid by standardizing interoperability.
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