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November 2014
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ABB Power Update
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Disruptions to utility business models
There
has been much discussion over disruptive technologies for utilities, which can
significantly change their operating business models. One such topic is distributed
generation/roof top PV. Should utilities view this as an opportunity OR threat?
What are the technological and regulatory constraints that utilities face? And
what should be the best approach taken considering the penetration of
renewables? >> T. A. "Ike" Kiefer, Contracts Administrator for East Mississippi Electric Power Association, answers these tough questions.
>> Discover how businesses and regulators can build a new successful utility business model by attending our live webinar on December 5 at 11 am EST.
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| Smart grid |
The integrated grid
The
electric power system is beginning to change – rapidly in some areas – with the
rise of distributed energy resources (DER), such as small natural gas-fueled
generators, combined heat and power plants, electricity storage, and solar
photovoltaics (PV) on rooftops, and in larger arrays, connected to the
distribution system. DER deployment may provide several benefits, including
reduced environmental impact, deferred capacity upgrades, optimized
distribution operations, demand response capabilities, and improved power
system resiliency. >> Find out how to realize the full value of central and distributed energy resources in this EPRI white paper.
>> Learn to leverage smart grid technology to manage distributed energy resources in our live webinar on December 16 at 2 pm EST.
>> I’d like to talk to someone about distributed energy resources.
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| HVDC |
New renewables require transmission upgrades
Renewable power generation is the
fastest-growing segment of the industry, but the transmission to integrate this
electric power is not moving anywhere close to that pace. To resolve this
issue, the industry has begun changing much about the way transmission
facilities are added to the grid. To make it happen on a global scale, a
different regulatory environment is needed with regional and national
transmission. Better use of all the technologies available would also help,
such as moving from comfortable, traditional methods to more innovative
approaches, like HVDC. >> Read more on these challenges and opportunities.
>> I’d like to talk to someone about HVDC. |
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| Tropos wireless communication |
Wireless field-area networks for smart grid communications
Shareholders, regulators, politicians,
customers and consumer and environmental advocacy groups all push frequently
conflicting agendas: lower rates, conservation, increased earnings and
dividends, improved reliability, reduced emissions, integrated renewable
generation sources, net metering,
and filling the imminent labor gap. Smart grid applications can help utilities meet these
conflicting demands. An additional component is required to implement a smart
grid system: a two-way broadband communication network. >> Discover how this key component to smart grid implementation enables vast improvements in efficiency, security, reliability and resiliency.
>> I’d like to talk to someone about wireless communications. |
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