Non-wires alternatives

Fundamentals of The Texas ERCOT Electric Power Market: Register Now for the 2 Day Industry Seminar (Houston, United States - December 7-8, 2023)

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

DUBLIN, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Fundamentals of The Texas ERCOT Electric Power Market" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Fundamentals of The Texas ERCOT Electric Power Market" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Gain an understanding of the dynamic Texas wholesale and retail competitive markets, and learn how these markets interface with ERCOT ISO energy auctions and ISO operations.
  • Understand, enhance and apply knowledge of the ERCOT' nodal market operations for Energy, Ancillary Services, Market Settlements, Capacity, Retail and Renewables.
  • The key wholesale and retail stakeholders and market participants are, and how their activities shape ERCOT's operations.

Elevate Renewables Foresees Critical Need for Significant Transmission Investment in Privately-Owned Energy Storage at Major U.S. Power Plants

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

“We believe that private investment in energy storage is an efficient and logical solution to mitigate the cost of increasing demand on our electric power infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • “We believe that private investment in energy storage is an efficient and logical solution to mitigate the cost of increasing demand on our electric power infrastructure.
  • “PJM just directed Exelon to spend $785 million in transmission upgrades to maintain reliability at the retiring Brandon Shores power plant, located near Baltimore MD.
  • Battery storage can provide additional electricity during these peak periods, reducing the need to build more power plants or upgrade grid infrastructure.
  • Integration of Renewable Energy: Battery storage facilitates the integration of variable renewable energy sources like wind and solar into the grid.

SEW Acquires GridExchange - Transactive Energy Platforms - Pioneering the Future of Clean Energy Transition

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Monday, October 23, 2023

GridExchange empowers energy consumers to transition from passive users to proactive prosumers, leveraging distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar panels, battery storage, and EV (Electric Vehicles).

Key Points: 
  • GridExchange empowers energy consumers to transition from passive users to proactive prosumers, leveraging distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar panels, battery storage, and EV (Electric Vehicles).
  • "At SEW, we are shaping a clean and sustainable energy future.
  • The acquisition of GridExchange aligns perfectly with our vision and strategy of an intelligent, resilient, and sustainable energy ecosystem," stated Deepak Garg, CEO and Founder of SEW.
  • Reducing GHG Emissions: The incentivization of clean energy usage through GridExchange leads to a notable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Fundamentals of The Texas ERCOT Electric Power Market: Register Now for the 2 Day Industry Seminar (Houston, United States - December 7-8, 2023) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

The "Fundamentals of The Texas ERCOT Electric Power Market" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Fundamentals of The Texas ERCOT Electric Power Market" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Gain an understanding of the dynamic Texas wholesale and retail competitive markets, and learn how these markets interface with ERCOT ISO energy auctions and ISO operations.
  • Understand, enhance and apply knowledge of the ERCOT' nodal market operations for Energy, Ancillary Services, Market Settlements, Capacity, Retail and Renewables.
  • The key wholesale and retail stakeholders and market participants are, and how their activities shape ERCOT's operations.

National Grid and Hitachi Energy Transportation Decarbonization Study Highlights Path to Readying the Grid for Electric Fleets

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study by National Grid and Hitachi Energy emphasizes the need for proactive planning and strategic investment to ensure the grid is primed for electrification of medium and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) like buses, trucks, and vans.

Key Points: 
  • The study, "The Road to Transportation Decarbonization: Readying the Grid for Electric Fleets," builds on a 2021 collaborative study conducted by the two companies.
  • "Readying the Grid for Electric Fleets" puts readers in the shoes of a utility planner seeking to accommodate charging growth from over 400 electric trucks on one lightly utilized distribution line.
  • By focusing on this case study line, or feeder, the analysis from National Grid and Hitachi Energy provides valuable snapshots of how the phased introduction of electric vehicles will impact grid infrastructure over time.
  • In New York, National Grid is active in a new regulatory proceeding established to address the grid demands of MHDV charging.

Bidgely Releases Enhanced Analytics Capabilities to Advance DER Grid Planning, EV Load Management and Flex Demand Outcomes

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230629317765/en/
    Bidgely's next-generation data technology provides utilities with increased data granularity and flexibility for enhanced grid management.
  • The EV tab offers new charts and insights, allowing utilities to assess EV load shapes and understand the impact of EV adoption on the grid.
  • With this release, Bidgely reaffirms its commitment to empowering utilities with cutting-edge analytics solutions that enable data-driven decision-making and advance utilities’ grid optimization initiatives.
  • For a deeper look into AWB 2.0 for more accurate load forecasting and grid planning, read Enabling Demand Flexibility Through Data .

Orange and Rockland Utilities, Convergent Energy and Power Bring new Battery Storage System Online to Support a More Cost-Effective, Reliable, Sustainable Electric Grid

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) and Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent), a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America, today announced the completion of a 12MW / 57 MWh battery storage system in Warwick, N.Y.

Key Points: 
  • Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) and Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent), a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America, today announced the completion of a 12MW / 57 MWh battery storage system in Warwick, N.Y.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230512005356/en/
    Convergent Energy and Power and Orange & Rockland Utilities cut the ribbon for the first non-wires alternative battery storage system in Orange County, NY.
  • New energy products and services, such as this battery storage system for O&R, provide the region with environmental benefits, while also creating economic opportunity.
  • The battery system supports New York State’s initiative to install 3,000 MW of energy storage by 2030.

Convergent Energy and Power Wins The Cleanie Awards®’ 2022 Project of the Year With National Grid

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Monday, February 27, 2023

Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent), a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America, today announced it was named the winner of The Cleanie Awards®’ 2022 Project of the Year for its non-wires alternative with utility National Grid .

Key Points: 
  • Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent), a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America, today announced it was named the winner of The Cleanie Awards®’ 2022 Project of the Year for its non-wires alternative with utility National Grid .
  • The category winner was determined by a public vote in which Convergent and National Grid received more than 200,000 votes.
  • The energy storage system, designed, constructed, and operated by Convergent, will deliver more cost-effective, reliable, and sustainable electricity to National Grid customers in Cicero, New York, while leveraging solar energy during nonpeak periods.
  • National Grid is focused on building a path to a more affordable, reliable clean energy future through our fossil-free vision.

Convergent Energy and Power Selected as 2022 Platts Global Energy Awards Finalist

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent), a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America, today announced that it has been named a finalist for the 24th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards in the Infrastructure Project of the Year category.

Key Points: 
  • Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent), a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America, today announced that it has been named a finalist for the 24th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards in the Infrastructure Project of the Year category.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Often described by S&P Global Commodity Insights as "the Oscars of the energy industry," the Platts Global Energy Awards recognize corporate and individual innovation, leadership, and exemplary performance in 19 categories spanning the entire energy and chemicals complex.
  • The winners of the Platts Global Energy Awards will be selected by an independent panel of judges.
  • Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent) is a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America.

Sunnova to Deploy Distributed Energy Systems to Support Local Grid Needs in Northern California LMI Community

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Sunnova Energy International Inc. (Sunnova) (NYSE: NOVA), one of the leading U.S. Energy as a Service (EaaS) providers, today announced plans to deploy energy from its aggregated Adaptive Homes to alleviate peak capacity needs and strengthen the grid in a predominantly low to moderate income (LMI) community within Pacific Gas and Electric Companys (PG&E) (NYSE: PGE) Northern California service area.

Key Points: 
  • Sunnova Energy International Inc. (Sunnova) (NYSE: NOVA), one of the leading U.S. Energy as a Service (EaaS) providers, today announced plans to deploy energy from its aggregated Adaptive Homes to alleviate peak capacity needs and strengthen the grid in a predominantly low to moderate income (LMI) community within Pacific Gas and Electric Companys (PG&E) (NYSE: PGE) Northern California service area.
  • Sunnova is proud to work with PG&E on one of its first deployments of behind the meter (BTM) battery storage systems as a non-wires alternative that provides our customers with increased energy resiliency.
  • The annual DIDF process identifies, reviews and selects opportunities where existing or new BTM systems can be leveraged to alleviate future grid stress.
  • Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE: NOVA) is a leading Energy as a Service (EaaS) provider with customers across the U.S. and its territories.