IEEE pushes for direct current microgrid standard
Direct solutions provide unique opportunities to support the electrical needs to remote and rural communities. The IEEE is working to…
New Battery Product Enables Better Microgrids
A 24V volt battery from Aquion offers a more environment "friendly" storage option for today's microgrids. These batteries are claimed…
Integrating distributed energy into the grid
EnSync will demonstrate their latest offering to incorporate distributed storage and solar at Intersolar North America, July 12-14. Technologies like…
IEEE Highlights Direct Current Solutions
From generation, to transmission and micro-grids, the recent IEEE publication highlights the advantages of direct current power solutions. Link: …
Direct Current Electricity Transmission
Until very recently, electrical transmission over long distances via direct current (DC) was not efficient. Technological innovations have now made…
Utilities and Regulators Contemplate Solar Value
The utilities and regulators know that disruption is on the way, which will affect how they do business. They have…
Some advantages of DC over AC
Dr. Gregory Reed provides examples of why direct current is advantageous over alternating current, especially in light of the way…
Worldwide DC Industrial and Transmission Projects
Direct current is benefiting large transmission and industrial projects around the globe. These projects are driving higher efficiency and easing…
Direct Current Transmission in America Expands
A direct current transmission line will connect power generation in Oklahoma to end users in Southeastern and Mid Southern US…
Incentives for Data Center Power Independence
With data centers consuming a fair amount of electricity, utilities are offering incentives for data centers to generate onsite electricity…