grid
Coverage of grid in the Nexus archive.
- Why AI is arriving at the most difficult moment for North America’s grid
Artificial intelligence (AI) is arriving during a difficult time for North America’s electrical grid. The article suggests that the readiness of this grid may be critical in determining the future development and trajectory of the AI economy.
- Venezuelans take to the streets as country hit by daily blackouts
Venezuelans are taking to the streets due to daily blackouts hitting the country. Caracas is experiencing power cuts for the first time in seven years, despite government pledges aimed at investing in the grid.
- Data centers use lots of water and power, but Texas officials don’t know exactly how much
Data centers in Texas are increasing due to developer proposals, raising concerns about their impact on the state's power grid and potential contributions to drought conditions. Texas officials lack precise data on the water and power consumption of these facilities.
- America’s permitting crisis lives at City Hall
The article discusses a permitting crisis at City Hall, where delays in re-reviewing already certified batteries lead to lost grid capacity and unpaid bills for families, according to Base Power COO Justin Lopas.
- UK consumers paid to cut electricity use to help manage grid
UK consumers are being paid to reduce electricity use as the energy system operator seeks to balance supply and demand by engaging households and businesses.
- AI is reshaping the grid. Utilities need capacity that can move faster.
AI is transforming the power grid as new large energy loads are emerging rapidly, but grid upgrades require years. Fast storage solutions are being proposed to address this gap.
- Heat blamed for Warren power outage, knocking out 5,000 DTE customers
Extreme heat caused a power outage affecting 5,000 DTE Energy customers in Warren after a substation failure. Residents like John Fitzgerald endured prolonged outages, with power restored over 18 hours later. DTE stated the grid remains stable despite scattered outages and crews are prepared for potential weekend disruptions.
- Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
The cost of rewiring Great Britain’s electricity networks in the 2030s could reach £90bn, a 50% increase from the initial £58bn forecast. The energy system operator cited the need to meet clean power targets and rising demand as reasons for the higher cost, which has risen since the Labour government took power.
- Cherry Creek’s yellow school buses will double as electric power plants
Cherry Creek’s yellow school buses will function as electric power plants by utilizing a two-way wiring system to return battery power to the grid during peak times.
- GM joins race to build batteries for AI data centers and the grid
General Motors is developing a new sodium-ion battery chemistry intended for applications in AI data centers and its own manufacturing facilities. The initiative positions GM to compete in emerging markets for energy storage solutions.
- Xcel Building More Modern, Resilient, Sustainable Grid, Says CEO Frenzel
Xcel is building a more modern, resilient, and sustainable grid, according to CEO Frenzel. The initiative focuses on enhancing grid infrastructure with these key attributes.
- In Massachusetts, parked EVs will start feeding the grid this summer
In Massachusetts towns Acton and Boxborough, electric school buses will charge their 200-kilowatt-hour batteries overnight during summer and feed energy into the grid. The buses will remain parked in a lot after the school year ends but will not remain idle.
- As utility costs rise, can ‘background’ smart thermostats offer relief?
Utilities have used smart thermostats for decades to reduce grid strain during high electricity consumption by adjusting air conditioning or heating. Demand response programs pay customers to allow these adjustments, delivering significant energy relief.