Last month’s sprawling winter storm from Texas to New England was one of the first multi-grid tests in the US for big batteries. They passed. Texas in particular benefited from energy storage, which helped cushion the state’s grid during the storm. Texas has nearly 17 gigawatts of installed battery capacity now, up from less than […]
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Frigid weather stresses US electric grid
Frigid weather stresses US electric grid Read More »
A powerful winter storm descending on Texas on Friday will be one of the toughest tests of the state’s electric grid since the system collapsed during a deadly 2021 freeze. Ice is predicted for the Dallas area, the Panhandle is bracing for snow, and the capital city Austin is forecast to dip to 16F (-9C)
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California regulators reduced the profit that utilities are allowed to make on infrastructure investments in an effort to rein in soaring electricity bills. Related: Massive Wildfire Liabilities Push Utilities to Use AI to Stop Blazes The move Thursday by the California Public Utilities Commission underscores its oft-conflicting policy goals: while the state is keen for
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Cuba reconnects grid, begins restoring power to Havana after partial collapse
Cuba reconnects grid, begins restoring power to Havana after partial collapse Read More »
Chamath Palihapitiya is launching a $250 million SPAC, called American Exceptionalism Acquisition Corp. Remember when special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) dominated Wall Street headlines just a few years ago? At the center of the frenzy was Chamath Palihapitiya — better known on Wall Street as the “SPAC king”. A former executive at AOL and Meta