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.
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 ...
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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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Energy & Green Tech
Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, Emmanuel Taiwo developed a deep interest in how environmental and social issues intersect to influence lived experiences and outcomes for different communities.
May 15, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
As Europe's energy system faces new challenges and accelerates green and digital transitions, generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is emerging as a transformative enabler for critical infrastructure—and is already unlocking ...
May 13, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
The massive power outage that hit the Iberian peninsula on April 28 has reignited a debate in Spain over the country's plan to phase out its nuclear reactors as it generates more power with renewable energy.
May 9, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
From habitats to property to livelihoods, wildfires destroy everything in their path. But there is another, less-acknowledged, casualty: sunlight and the electrical grid that depends on it. Smoke from wildfires can cover ...
May 8, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
As cities around the world strive toward net-zero carbon emissions, one key challenge remains: how to integrate clean transportation with smart energy systems.
May 6, 2025
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