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Large solar hybrid projects are surging — and so are wait times for grid connection

According to new data from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, connecting renewable energy to the grid is taking longer than ever, while project completion rates are falling.

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Four technologies for surviving the ‘electricity gauntlet’ for utilities

Energy Impact Partners’ Andy Lubershane on how address the grid's twin challenges of booming electricity demand and stalling supply

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Unpacking the software layer of VPP deployment

Lunar Energy’s Sam Wevers on what it takes to be the “VPP SaaS service for Sunrun”

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The grid needs an automation upgrade

Grid optimization expert Kyri Baker says AI can replace manual operations in many areas — as long as humans are in the loop.

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Breaking down Itron’s grid edge partner strategy

“The grid edge is now where the utility meets the consumer,” said the utility tech company’s VP of product management.

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Could Nvidia become an AI power broker on the grid?

The head of Nvidia’s energy industry practice, explains the company’s strategy to make artificial intelligence useful to utilities.

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As load woes grow, Hitachi Energy doubles down on HVDC in the U.S.

The energy equipment giant's multi-project deal with Grid United to link regional grids in the U.S. reflects the tech’s momentum.

Schneider tags linear generator maker to firm up microgrid offerings

Stanford offshoot Mainspring Energy’s generator is fuel-agnostic, and the duo are targeting data center customers.

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Could utilities become the 'FedEx of electricity’?

Holy Cross CEO Bryan Hannegan says a contentious net metering plan in Colorado is paving the way for a new utility business model.

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Aclara joins Nvidia and Utilidata in bringing AI to the smart meter

Utility customers will deploy meter-embedded AI modules at scale next year, while pilot programs will continue to use Utilidata’s “meter collar” add-ons.

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Promises of a digital grid haven't fully delivered. Will AI change that?

Mapping how AI-based grid tech is getting used for wildfire management, predictive maintenance, transmission optimization, and more

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DOE: Failing to invest in grid-enhancing tech will be a 'massive miss'

A liftoff report coming this spring will focus on innovations in grid deployment — including how to bolster the existing grid without adding capacity.

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What’s next for Uplight and AutoGrid?

As the companies work to integrate their tech stacks into a single platform, they’re eyeing DER aggregation dominance.

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Climate's industrial-sized problem calls for electrification

And renewables can achieve the high heats needed for a large share of industry’s needs.

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In the age of AMI 2.0, do we still need smart panels?

Lumin is leaning on partnerships as competition from smart meters mounts.