The Current by Simple Thread

Why do we ?? the energy industry? The energy and electric utility industry is absolutely fascinating in its scale and complexity and we love sharing all of the interesting things we have learned working with clients. Newsletter topics will vary from facts about the grid to green energy, energy sustainability, basic electrical engineering, the future of the grid, and everything in between.?

How Software Is Preventing Blackouts

In this month's Simple Thread blog, Nick Agliano delves into a fascinating exploration of the role of software in our power #grid. The article, titled "How Software Is Preventing Blackouts," begins by taking us back to August 14th, 2003, a day marked by the most extensive power outage ever recorded in the United States, affecting around 55 million people. Surprisingly, the cascade of events leading to this monumental blackout began with a minor software bug. Read how it all transpired here.?

Revolutionizing Grid Stability: The Power of Sophisticated Demand Management Technology in Action

In response to a grid strain during the Texas heatwave, Generac Grid Services successfully leveraged Virtual Power Plant technology and their Concerto? platform to remotely control over 100 home standby generators, demonstrating how tech-based, demand-side energy management can significantly bolster grid stability.?

For a full deep dive into this fascinating deployment, check out the complete article here.

Reworking the U.S. Electric Grid: A Tech Transformation for the Energy Transition

This fascinating piece from The New York Times is about the U.S. electric grid. Our grid needs to be expanded rapidly as we transition to renewable energy. Why? The prime locations for harnessing wind and solar power are often far from urban centers and the existing grid. To connect them, we'd need to lay down thousands of miles of new transmission lines, kind of like building a highway system without a central body in charge. It's a complex tech and infrastructure puzzle that needs solving if we want to make full use of our renewable resources. Read more about the challenge here.

Mapping Our Way to a Sustainable Future: A Deep Dive into the Energy Transition

Check out this dynamic tool, produced by NEMA, that offers a deep dive into the complexities of the energy transition process - a critical step towards achieving U.S. climate and electrification goals. From the rapidly expanding electric vehicle market to the promising but challenging field of hydrogen fuel, this map covers a broad range of topics central to the energy transition. It guides you through each node of the modern electrified energy system, highlighting the significant challenges and opportunities present in each sector.?

Whether you're interested in the growth of #renewable energy, the role of smart demand response systems, or the impact of building electrification on carbon emissions, this map provides a wealth of information.

Explore the interactive map here and join us in accelerating our progress toward a #sustainable energy future.

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