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DOE allocates $15M to enhance hydropower flexibility

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $15 million in funding for nine projects designed to boost hydropower’s role in stabilizing the grid amid rising renewable energy adoption. Hydropower, currently contributing 27% of U.S. renewable electricity, offers critical flexibility for balancing supply and demand. Notable projects include: Hydropower-Hydrogen Integration: DRG Technical Solutions will produce hydrogen at a Colorado facility to store energy for later grid use or as fuel. Battery Integration: Synergics Energy Services…

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Wärtsilä to deliver 150 MW BESS for Amp Energy in Australia

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Wärtsilä has secured a contract to provide a 150 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) with a 300 MWh capacity for Amp Energy in South Australia. The Bungama BESS project, currently in its initial phase, aims to strengthen energy security and reliability as the state increasingly relies on renewable energy. The system will utilize Wärtsilä’s advanced Quantum High Energy storage technology, designed to offer crucial grid services such as frequency control ancillary services, fast frequency…

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Impact of Green Hydrogen Production on India’s Power System

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Green hydrogen (GH2) is set to play a pivotal role in India’s path toward decarbonization. The country’s goal of producing 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030 is a key part of its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This shift will require significant changes in India’s power system, particularly in the integration of renewable energy sources and grid flexibility. Below is a detailed analysis of the necessary adjustments to meet the rising…

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Transforming Delhi’s Power Grid

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Delhi’s electricity demand has surged by 20% since 2014-15, with peak load increasing by over 30%. This growth is primarily fueled by domestic consumption, which accounts for nearly 60% of the city’s total demand. With a projected population of over 20 million by 2030, Delhi is on track to become the world’s largest metropolitan city. The city’s peak electricity demand, which reached 7,700 MW in 2022, is expected to rise by 50% by 2030, hitting…