When it comes to solar and wind power, a common question that people ask is, what happens when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining? The answer is in batteries, and other forms of energy storage.
A collaboration among 5 research institutions has been established through the U.S. Department of Energy Grid Modernization Lab Consortium to provide technical assistance to the 7 U.S. Independent System Operators and Regional Transmission Organizations.
Deciding when, or if, to shut off power during an emergency can be a precarious decision for utilities.
DOE releases a request for information on electric vehicle grid integration
A modernized electricity grid is a critical component to increasing resiliency in our most essential services and infrastructure.
In concert with White House report on supply chain vulnerabilities, DOE takes immediate steps to create jobs and secure America’s economic competitiveness.
Loans will support projects to widen clean electricity reach and enhance grid reliability.
Renewable energy like wind and solar are a major piece of the climate puzzle but building a more resilient and efficient electrical grid is critical to our success.
DOE kicks off 100-day plan to address cybersecurity risks to the U.S. electric system, and seeks input from stakeholders on safeguarding U.S. critical energy infrastructure.
The Office of Electricity’s Transformer Resilience and Advanced Components (TRAC) program addresses challenges associated with large power transformers, critical components, and other grid hardware technologies.