Thank you for checking out the Grid Network Community Manager digest. This piece compiles important articles that concern different elements of grid technology, transmission & distribution infrastructure, and the evolving way that power is being delivered to customers. The articles referred to in this piece are just a small smattering of the content posted on Energy Central, so make sure to check the rest of the site.
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Spotlight: Tom Raftery
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Name and Title: Tom Raftery
Topics of Focus: Technology & sustainability
Recent Energy Central Contributions of Note:
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Solving Renewable Energy’s Biggest Problem: Grid Flexibility and System Resilience
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Transforming the Energy Landscape: The Critical Role of Technology in Sustainable Grids
Top Content This Month
The largest grid expansion plan in United States history receives greenlight! by Kent Knutson
The approval of the largest grid expansion plan in U.S. history marks a transformative step toward a more resilient and renewable-powered energy future. This article explores the scale, scope, and potential impacts of this monumental infrastructure initiative.
"Earlier this week, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) Board of Directors unanimously approved the largest portfolio of transmission projects in the nation’s history. The 488 projects span more than 5,000 miles across 15 states in the MISO footprint and include local reliability and growth projects, the Long Range Transmission Planning (LRTP) Tranche 2.1 portfolio of projects, and the Joint Targeted Interconnection Queue (JTIQ) projects with Southwest Power Pool. In total, an over $30 billion portfolio."
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DERMS As Part of ADMS for Managing Distribution Grid with High Volume of DERs by Relja Strezoski
Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) are becoming essential tools within Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) to handle the increasing volume of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) on modern grids. This article delves into how DERMS integration supports grid stability, flexibility, and optimization amid the evolving energy landscape.
"The electric distribution systems have been experiencing considerable changes in recent years. The traditional way of producing electricity and supplying customers resulted in power flows going in a one-way direction, from the power plants to the customers, through high voltage lines."
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New category "Wireless Power Transmission" by Gary Vesperman
Wireless power transmission is gaining attention as an innovative solution to energy delivery challenges. This article explores its potential to revolutionize energy systems by enabling efficient, cable-free power distribution across various applications.
"I was sent an index to a dozen selected articles authored by the electrical engineering genius Nikola Tesla at PBS: Tesla - Master of Lightning: Selected Tesla Articles"
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Recent Q&A in the Community
Q: In looking to bolster the grid, would it be better to start with older gen-ties and transmission or develop the new systems using the renewable grid additions?
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Q: Where can I find examples of distribution grid upgrade allowance policies in the USA in order to propose them in ERCOT, especially any which incentivize projects benefiting LMI communities?
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Relevant Recent Episodes of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast
The wheels on the bus make the grid go-round
Power Perspectives: Can EVs drive grid stability?
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