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science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Monitoring the Impact of Solar Eclipses on the US Grid"

A total solar eclipse will impact the US grid today, and viewers can watch live to see its effect on solar power and the grid across all 50 US states through an NREL livestream. The eclipse is expected to cause a significant reduction in solar generation, with NREL researchers calculating peak power reductions in different US interconnection areas. The livestream will provide real-time information from grid operators and will run for the entirety of the eclipse, with post-event analysis to be conducted by NREL.

via Electrek.co|

#energy #nrel #science-and-technology

energy-and-environment1 year ago•4 min saved

"Real-Time Grid Impacts of Total Solar Eclipse Revealed by NREL"

The U.S. Department of Energy, NREL, and NERC are evaluating the grid impacts of the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, which will affect solar power plants across all 50 U.S. states. A livestream will show the real-time impact on the power grid, as solar generation is expected to decrease significantly during the eclipse. With solar energy playing a larger role in electricity generation, it's crucial for system operators to understand how to manage energy needs during celestial or weather-induced reductions in solar irradiance. The study will provide valuable insights for grid operators across the country as they prepare for extreme weather events, and post-event analysis will be conducted to assess the performance of power systems during the eclipse.

via NREL|

#electricity-generation #energy-and-environment #grid-impacts