ABB has launched a new battery energy storage systems-as-a-service (BESS-as-a-Service) solution, which they say is designed to remove financial and operational hurdles, helping companies diversify their energy mix. According to the Swiss […]
Solar and wind power curtailments are increasing in California
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the grid operator for most of the state, is increasingly curtailing solar- and wind-powered electricity generation as it balances supply and demand amidst rapid renewables capacity […]
Rooftop solar with EV batteries could meet majority of Japan power demand
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 26, 2025 A new analysis by Tohoku University shows that combining rooftop solar panels with electric vehicle (EV) battery storage could fulfill up to 85% of Japan’s electricity […]
From devices to distributed power: How residential DERs are reshaping grid reliability
As electricity demand in North America surges—driven by data centers, domestic manufacturing, and the electrification of everything—traditional generation alone may not be enough to carry the load. Infrastructure isn’t being built fast […]
OPEC+ Takes Aim at U.S. Shale, Again
This week, media reports said OPEC+ could announce yet another bigger than initially planned production hike at its next meeting. On the face of it, the goal is getting quota laggards Iraq […]
Europe’s Natural Gas Prices Rise on Supply Outage in Norway
Europe’s benchmark natural gas prices rose early on Monday following an unplanned cut to capacity of the giant Troll gas field in Norway, the single largest supplier of gas to Europe. Dutch […]
The Permian Is Not Done Yet
Back in 2017, oil production in the Permian stood at 2.2 million barrels daily. Today, the Permian is producing over 6 million barrels daily, accounting for nearly half of the U.S. total. […]
Why Direct Air Capture Won’t Replicate the Solar Revolution
The remarkable cost declines in solar photovoltaic (PV) and lithium-ion batteries over the past several decades have fueled optimism in the climate policy and investment community, with many hoping direct air capture […]
How Grid Edge Computing is Revolutionizing Real-Time Power Management
The speed of decision-making at the grid edge has become critical for maintaining stability, preventing cascading failures, optimizing efficiency and integrating intermittent renewable resources. With the proliferation of distributed energy resources (DERs), […]
“Watershed moment:” Transmission re-think our best chance to get renewable grid right
After seven years,AEMO now accepts the transmission plans it has developed require a rethink. So, where to from here? The post “Watershed moment:” Transmission re-think our best chance to get renewable grid […]
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