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Report: Florida has the potential to be a clean energy leader

Report: Florida has the potential to be a clean energy leader Advanced Energy Economy, a cleantech business group, marked its entrance into the Florida market by commissioning a study from Navigant focused on a broad category of “advanced” technologies in seven major industry segments: building efficiency, electricity generation, transportation, fuel production, industry, electricity delivery and … Continue reading Report: Florida has the potential to be a clean energy leader

Under CAISO proposal, distributed resources could bid into CA energy markets next year

Under CAISO proposal, distributed resources could bid into CA energy markets next year California is one of a handful of states — New York and Texas make the list as well — working to quickly integrate distributed energy resource providers (DERPs) into energy markets. But the state is further along than its counterparts, and has … Continue reading Under CAISO proposal, distributed resources could bid into CA energy markets next year

Report: Cost for ERCOT and #Xcel to Integrate Wind and Solar Is Less Than Expected

Report: Cost for ERCOT and Xcel to Integrate Wind and Solar Is Less Than Expected Wind and solar power comes and goes with the weather, and requires new technologies and techniques to smoothly integrate into power grids that must keep supply and demand in perfect balance at all times. The potential high costs and reliability … Continue reading Report: Cost for ERCOT and #Xcel to Integrate Wind and Solar Is Less Than Expected

Solar panel production solution: prison labor

Solar panel production solution: prison labor One of the largest companies to manufacture solar panels in the United States uses a surprising resource to keep costs low and compete against producers from China. Read full article and video at Reuters

NYISO Launches New Solar Study

NYISO Launches New Solar Study RENSSELAER, NY (06/01/2015)(readMedia)– With the use of renewable energy developing at a rapid pace, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) announced it will study the potential for growth in solar power resources to determine their impact on grid operations over the next 15 years. While distributed energy resources include … Continue reading NYISO Launches New Solar Study

#Caterpillar, #Honeywell bet against the grid in emerging economies

Caterpillar, Honeywell bet against the grid in emerging economies More than a billion people around the globe lack access to electricity. When it gets dark, many use kerosene lanterns or open fires to provide light and heat — dangerous options that can jeopardize health and shorten lives. But new microgrid technologies that are disrupting utility … Continue reading #Caterpillar, #Honeywell bet against the grid in emerging economies