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Yesterday, GTI Energy and its partners, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and GE Vernova, marked a significant leap forward in energy technology with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Supercritical Transformational Electric Power (STEP) Demo test facility in San Antonio, Texas. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and industry partners, the STEP Demo facility is a first-of-a-kind 10 MWe pilot power plant to validate the supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) Brayton power cycle. The sCO2 power technology can revolutionize power generation, maximizing efficiency and ensuring cleaner, flexible, and reliable power. Full-scale testing is expected to begin in early 2024. The test facility will generate valuable data to help optimize the design and performance of sCO2 power systems. This data will play a pivotal role in the development of commercial sCO2 power plants that can be deployed around the world. Read the news release: https://lnkd.in/gdM-p8U9 Learn more about the STEP Demo pilot project: https://lnkd.in/gmavXBF #sCO2 #turbomachinery #powergeneration #energytransition #energy #supercriticalcarbondioxide

This is the projected 2024 electricity generation capacity of clean energy technologies in the U.S.

Inverter-based resources risk to mitigate. The outcome of this FERC reliability standard for NERC to implement will benefit grid customers and remove a risk of lost revenue from unnecessarily tripping of inverter-based electric supply resources. This will also help support the findings in a previous report by NERC with the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) titled "2022 California Battery Energy Storage System Disturbances". From that report - “These events are the first faint signal that the systemic performance issues we have identified with other inverter-based technologies may very likely apply here as well,”. The 2022 report drives home the need for inverter- based resources to be able to ride through certain disturbances and not trip off-line, which can negatively impact grid stability and supply reliability. It is time to thoughtfully address these in design stage for projects now. No need to wait for the standards to be rolled out. Alex Forand, CPCU Alex Morris Steven Munday Helga Addington Matthew David Crewe Dylan Graham Francisco Becerril Marci Morgan, ERIS Chris Mulvey William Helander

A couple of weeks ago there was a significant milestone achieved in California's grid and at DLL Solutions would like to recognize it. For the first time battery storage was the dominant source of electricity supply during peak evening hours which reflects a pivotal shift in energy resource utilization. This not only underscores the rapid technological advancements in battery storage but also highlights its increasing viability as a stable and sustainable energy source within major grids. As we navigate the complexities of energy transformation, such developments offer promising insights into the role of storage solutions in achieving a decarbonized grid. How long do you think it will be before we see other major grids hit this milestone? Start a conversation with us in the comments section. #EnergyTransition #SustainableEnergy #BatteryStorage #DLLSolutions Our excitement over this has us feeling kinda punny - Battery storage stepping up during peak hours? Now that's what we call 'taking charge' of the energy grid! https://lnkd.in/eDpU9cEH

A great event in San Antonio this week, where GTI Energy and its partners, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and GE Vernova, marked a significant leap forward in energy technology with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Supercritical Transformational Electric Power (STEP) Demo test facility in San Antonio, Texas. The STEP Demo facility is a first-of-a-kind 10 MWe pilot power plant to validate the supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) Brayton power cycle. The sCO2 power technology can revolutionize power generation, maximizing efficiency and ensuring cleaner, flexible, and reliable power. Full-scale testing is expected to begin in early 2024. The test facility will generate valuable data to help optimize the design and performance of sCO2 power systems. This data will play a pivotal role in the development of commercial sCO2 power plants that can be deployed around the world. Read the news release: https://lnkd.in/gdM-p8U9 Learn more about the STEP Demo pilot project: https://lnkd.in/gmavXBF #sCO2 #turbomachinery #powergeneration #energytransition #energy #supercriticalcarbondioxide

The versatility of battery storage to provide a broad range of services makes them “particularly valuable” to virtual power plants (VPPs), according to a senior advisor to the US Department of Energy (DOE). #energystorage

Electricity demand is surging, and power companies are turning to some innovative solutions. 🌱 In a recent article by The Conversation US, the spotlight is on "Virtual Power Plants" — a game-changer for the evolving energy landscape. They aren't massive facilities but aggregations of electricity producers, consumers, and stores. Here's why it matters: Agility & Clean Energy: Quicker to build, cleaner, and cheaper than traditional power plants. Read the full article to delve into the future of energy: https://lnkd.in/ddPJmeDR #VirtualPowerPlants #CleanEnergy #Innovation #Sustainability

#NuclearEnergy helps stabilize #ElectricityPrices by providing a reliable and consistent power supply with low operational costs after the initial investment. Its ability to generate large-scale electricity reduces dependence on volatile #FossilFuel markets, mitigating price fluctuations... The long-term contracts and predictable costs associated with #NuclearEnergy contribute to economic stability. By ensuring a steady and affordable clean energy source, #NuclearPower supports consumer affordability, industrial competitiveness and #decarbonization. Overall, #NuclearEnergy plays a crucial role in maintaining stable electricity prices in the energy market...

The future of our power grids lie in the hands of innovative solutions like virtual power plants (#VPPs). Amidst massive load growth on utilities, VPPs offer a pathway to leverage distributed assets for greater efficiency, reduced infrastructure needs, and a revitalized #solar industry. Jigar Shah, of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), recently shared that simplifying VPPs to a one-way power flow can quickly scale their implementation, making the most of our existing #grid and preparing us for a cleaner energy future. At Sunnova Energy, we are leading the charge in VPP innovation. Our expanded network across California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, and Texas is transforming how we manage energy. By enabling rapid access to stored battery power during peak demand and sending excess back to the grid when possible, we reduce strain and minimize blackouts. Our VPPs offer increased reliability, reduced emissions, and lower costs, supporting both the grid and our customers. The future of energy services is here. More from Latitude Media.

Australian Electricity: 📣 Big news: AEMO has released its annual reliability outlook for the National Electricity Market (NEM)! 📣 🔄 AEMO reports a fast-paced energy transition in Australia. Old coal-fired stations are exiting as electricity demand spikes 🌱 ⚠️ The message is clear: Without urgent investments in new electricity sources and needed transmission, we risk reliability ⚡ 🔌 AEMO's Integrated System Plan, alongside federal and state programs, could secure reliability for the next 10 years—if executed timely 🎯 🔋 The takeaway? Projects in the pipeline for generation, storage, and transmission must accelerate. Australians deserve consistent electricity as we pivot away from coal 🇦🇺 [Links to Report in Comments] #AEMO #NEM #EnergyTransition #ReliabilityOutlook #ElectricityDemand #InvestmentRisk #IntegratedSystemPlan #FederalPrograms #StatePrograms #ReliableElectricity