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technology1 month ago•59 min saved

Google taps households to power data centers with distributed home energy

Google has struck a three-year deal with Voltus to draw electricity from thousands of U.S. households—via devices like smart thermostats and home batteries—to power its data centers. The plan would aggregate up to about 100 MW annually across the PJM grid, supplementing centralized plants rather than replacing them. Participation is voluntary and scale is uncertain, but the approach could reduce traditional generation needs while Google keeps larger-scale options on the table.

via TechRadar|

#data-centers #distributed-energy-resources #google

energy2 years ago•7 min saved

"Generating Extra Cash: Selling Electricity to Neighbors as a Side Hustle"

The rise of solar panels and battery storage is challenging the traditional utility-to-consumer power model, allowing homeowners to generate, store, and sell excess solar power to their neighbors. This shift towards small-scale energy generation and storage facilities has the potential to provide income for homeowners, lower costs for consumers, improve grid reliability, and reduce volatile energy prices. Homeowners can sell excess supply back to their utility, participate in peer-to-peer energy trading, or use algorithmic trading programs to maximize profits. The growth of distributed energy resources and virtual power plants could generate significant power and cost savings, making the electrical transition more cost-effective and secure.

via Business Insider|

#distributed-energy-resources #electricity-market #energy

energy3 years ago•10 min saved

Innovative Solutions to Overcome Transmission Challenges for Clean Energy

Despite permitting challenges for new transmission projects, non-transmission solutions such as battery storage, grid-enhancing technologies, economic overbuilding, and customer-owned distributed energy resources can help meet clean energy goals and reduce the need for new transmission. These alternatives can optimize existing transmission, defer new transmission builds, and reduce congestion costs. However, they cannot eliminate the need for new transmission entirely, and a comprehensive approach that includes all available options is necessary to address the challenges facing new transmission development.

via Utility Dive|

#battery-storage #clean-energy #distributed-energy-resources