Power system flexibility refers to the technical, economic, and institutional capabilities that allow electricity systems to accommodate variable renewable generation and dynamic demand while maintaining reliability. Work in this area develops control strategies for distributed energy resources, flexible electric vehicle charging, and building loads, alongside grid-forming converters, storage integration, and virtual batteries. It also encompasses local and wholesale market designs, policy and governance frameworks, and AI-based forecasting and optimization tools that coordinate flexible assets to enhance resilience, reduce grid reinforcement needs, and support decarbonization goals.
Energy & Green Tech
A major power outage that paralyzed the Iberian Peninsula in April was caused by "overvoltage" on the grid that triggered "a chain reaction," according to a government report released Tuesday.
Jun 17, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Floating solar, the practice of placing solar panels on bodies of water, can generate even more electricity per square foot than terrestrial solar. But researchers are just starting to understand the impacts of floating solar ...
Jun 13, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
As summer arrives, people are turning on air conditioners in most of the U.S. But if you're like me, you always feel a little guilty about that. Past generations managed without air conditioning—do I really need it? And ...
Jun 11, 2025
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Business
In the race to develop artificial intelligence, large technology companies such as Google and Meta are trying to secure massive amounts of electricity to power new data centers. Electric utilities see the prospect of earning ...
Jun 5, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Finding the optimal balance between energy generation and energy use is proving critical as California aims for a power grid that is 100% powered by renewable energy sources by 2045.
Jun 2, 2025
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Business
When a series of snowstorms rocked Texas in February 2021, widespread power outages knocked out electricity service for more than 10 million people, some for more than three days. The state suffered economic losses estimated ...
May 30, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
Would you adjust your electricity consumption if you received a notification on your mobile phone telling you when electricity was going to be most expensive the following day? Research shows that good information can influence ...
May 27, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
A new study led by Tohoku University has revealed that rooftop solar panels, when combined with electric vehicles (EVs) as batteries, could supply 85% of Japan's electricity demand and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 87%. ...
May 22, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Peer-to-peer energy trading—where customers can trade energy with each other rather than only buying it from one single supplier—could cut bills and carbon emissions, according to research from the University of Sheffield.
May 22, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
As the world moves toward cleaner energy sources, a major challenge remains: how do we store renewable energy for when we need it most?
May 22, 2025
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