Archive for the ‘Energy Grid’ Category

Sep29

University of Delaware Reaserch Using EVs as Power Grid Stabilizers

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The University of Delaware is working on technology to enable EV owners use their cars batteries as storage / stabilizing capacity for the grid.

The University of Delaware is working with NRG Energy and eV2 on this project.  EVs may be able to provide power to the grid to cover peak needs and serve as significant storage capacity for smoothing out peak needs.

Oct12

Google Looks at Energy "Pipeline" in Mid-Atlantic Region

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GoogleThere is a lot of wind energy off the northeast seaboard … but no good way to move it to consumers.  Google is looking to change that with a new transmission line called the Atlantic Wind Connection (AWC).

Sep30

Energy Grid Power Storage Devices

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Molten Salt Energy Storge Supply and demand are always achieved on the grid.  One issue for renewable energy is how to store the power which may be generated during low demand for use during high demand rather than have it go to waste.