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
After about 20 years of scant growth, U.S. electricity demand is expected to grow about 15-20% in the next decade and double by 2050, according to the Department of Energy. In light of these predictions, more than 80 U.S. ...
Apr 4, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Norwegian hydropower provides stability in the power market, but a more even power consumption in Norwegian building stock could have an impact on the electricity production of hydropower, a new SINTEF study published in ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Photovoltaic systems, battery storage units, and electric vehicles—private households are increasingly turning towards economical and climate-friendly technologies. However, the full potential of these technologies can ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Business
Fossil-fuel plants are increasingly being forced to stop and start production in response to changes in output from renewables. In a new study, researchers developed a dynamic competitive benchmark that accounts for startup ...
Mar 25, 2025
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Engineering
Agrivoltaic systems, which combine solar power generation with agricultural practices, offer a promising solution to the growing demand for both renewable energy and food production. By integrating solar panels with crops, ...
Mar 14, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
The gray sphere is about the size of a bowling ball. It's full of sensors and will allow more electricity to run through the power lines.
Mar 13, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
While adding wind and solar energy to the electricity supply can help reduce carbon emissions, their intermittency poses a challenge to traditional methods for maintaining electricity supply and demand.
Mar 12, 2025
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Business
The rapid diffusion of battery electric vehicles and the decarbonization of the energy sector require an increasing number of batteries. These batteries have so far largely been manufactured in Asia. Against this backdrop, ...
Mar 11, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
An experiment is underway in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that could change how communities generate and distribute power in the future.
Mar 10, 2025
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