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Mar 13, 2021
Can Microgrids Solve The Impact of Severe Weather On The Energy Grid?
We’ve recently seen “a perfect storm” in Texas, where unprecedented cold weather hit the energy grid hard. Many power plants were knocked offline, unable to respond to the increased energy demand by people seeking to heat their homes. Others faced fuel shortages. Even wind turbines offered little help, as many… Read more.
Mar 1, 2021
LF Energy Partners with Sony Computer Science Laboratories to Launch Open-Source Microgrid Project
LF Energy, a Linux Foundation nonprofit seeking to accelerate the energy transition of the world's grids and transportation systems through open source, along with its newest member,(Sony CSL), a subsidiary of Sony Corporation, announced today Hyphae, a microgrid initiative to automate the peer-to-peer distribution of renewable energy. Read More: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lf-energy-partners-with-sony-computer-science-laboratories-to-launch-open-source-microgrid-project-301228683.html Read more.
Feb 26, 2021
The POWER Interview: Attracting the New Utility Workforce
The global energy sector, including utilities, is looking at a talent drain. As older workers retire, the competition to recruit younger workers to replace them has heated up. The power generation industry today is more digitized, reliant on expertise in analyzing data and developing software. That means many workers who… Read more.
Feb 24, 2021
On Tap For 2021: Nanobubbles, Thermal Batteries, And More
The year has started out very busy for your loyal correspondent, who has been interviewing experts on grid modernization, energy storage, and agricultural technology. Read More: https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkobayashisolomon/2021/01/29/on-tap-for-2021-nanobubbles-and-thermal-batteries/?sh=6a19317e6f1b Read more.
Feb 22, 2021
European companies drive open source virtualisation and consolidation for the grid
LF Energy is working with European energy companies on an open source virtualised consolidation platform for energy operators that provides real time secure software on redundant hardware for high availability. Read More: https://www.eenewspower.com/news/european-companies-drive-open-source-virtualisation-and-consolidation-grid Read more.