All articles tagged with #grid infrastructure
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Department of Energy (.gov)
The U.S. Department of Energy launched the Speed to Power initiative to accelerate large-scale grid infrastructure projects, aiming to meet growing energy demands, support AI development, and enhance grid reliability and security, in line with federal priorities and executive orders.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Forbes
The surge in electricity bills across the U.S. is driven by factors such as the rise of energy-intensive AI data centers, increased LNG exports raising fuel costs, extreme heat waves stressing the grid, aging infrastructure, and policy delays in expanding capacity. Regions with abundant local resources like nuclear and hydro power, such as Phoenix and Idaho, are less affected, highlighting the importance of resource diversity and modernization for stable prices. The trend suggests higher bills are becoming a new normal unless significant grid and policy reforms are made.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by BBC
The UK is paying energy firms billions to restrict power output due to grid capacity issues, raising questions about the efficiency and future of the national electricity market and the potential benefits of regional pricing to lower consumer bills and boost renewable investments.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Cool Down
Alaska is increasingly turning to renewable energy sources like solar power as traditional fuel costs rise and natural gas supplies dwindle. Despite challenges with an outdated grid, projects like Renewable IPP's solar farm are proving cost-effective, providing power at lower rates than natural gas. These initiatives are tailored to Alaska's unique environment, with solar panels utilizing both direct sunlight and snow reflection, and wind turbines designed for extreme cold. The transition aims to be equitable and cost-competitive, ensuring energy independence and affordability for residents.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Electrek
Texas is experiencing record-breaking solar and wind energy production, but the state's grid infrastructure is not equipped to handle the surge. Without upgrades to the transmission network, congestion and curtailments are expected to increase, resulting in wasted renewable energy. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) curtailed 5% of wind generation and 9% of solar generation in 2022, but these numbers could rise to 13% and 19% respectively by 2035. The US Energy Information Administration suggests upgrading the transmission system and implementing battery storage to mitigate the issue. Failure to address the grid's limitations could pose challenges for Texas' energy supply in the future.