The probability of a power outage is “low”: from its “control tower,” the distribution network operator…
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Electric Vehicles: A Potential Lifeline in Power Outages
Electric vehicles (EVs) could serve as a critical resource during electricity grid emergencies, as evidenced by…
Berlin Abandons TenneT Acquisition Due to Budgetary Constraints
The planned acquisition by Berlin of the German subsidiary of the Dutch public electricity grid operator…
Sumitomo’s Ambitious Plan to Boost Battery Storage in Japan
Sumitomo Corp, a leading Japanese trading house, has set an ambitious goal to install over 500…
Large-scale batteries – Australia on the road to phasing out gas
Why is eliminating gas so crucial? Gas peaker plants generate the most expensive electricity in the…
Nigeria: Electricity grid experienced over 100 collapses since 2015.
The electricity network in Nigeria has experienced no less than 105 “disturbances” or instances of complete…