Texas is freezing. That’s a problem for ERCOT, the organization that manages the utility grid in much of the Lone Star state. The record low temperatures led many Texans to plug in their portable electric heaters to stay warm. That, in turn, made the demand for electricity higher than expected. … [continued]
Renewable energy opponents are gleefully blaming wind and solar for the rolling blackouts affecting California this week. The problem is, they are 100% wrong.
Siemens is converting hundreds of lamp posts in London to accommodate EV charging equipment to serve the growing population of electric car owners.
SolarEdge was one of the early leaders in the solar inverter space and is now leveraging its mastery of the inverter to build out a comprehensive new plan for the smart home of the future.
In a recent article, we found that curtailment of renewables may be cheaper than grid scale energy storage. Sometimes, the simplest solution is the best solution. However, given the complexity of electrical grids around the world, we should also look at all of the available solutions to make sure we … [continued]
The Orkney Islands off the northern tip of Scotland are a test bed for renewable energy generation and management strategies that could benefit the rest of the UK and other nations.
Leviton has introduced its first residential electrical panel with integrated wifi connectivity and app controlled breakers. It tells homeowners how much electricity is being consumed on each circuit and allows them to control the breakers remotely.
In the early 20th Century Edison said, “Electricity is the thing. There are no whirring and grinding gears with their numerous levers to confuse. There is not that almost terrifying uncertain throb and whirr of the powerful combustion engine. There is no water-circulating system to get out of order – no dangerous and evil-smelling gasoline and no noise.” We know how history turned out, and now, 100 years later, Ford and Edison’s dream of electric vehicles is very much alive.
The world of electrical energy is changing before our eyes. Some utility companies will go out of business while others will thrive.
Solar and wind power are absolutely predictable when it comes to variable costs. By contrast, coal and gas power are altogether too variable to be reliable.
