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California is facing unprecedented challenges to its grid.
Never in the history of the modern electric grid, as @gregg_dixon explains, has there been an expected 4,000 MW capacity deficiency.
Here are four ways that #cleanenergy startups are addressing this challenge (THREAD):
Never in the history of the modern electric grid, as @gregg_dixon explains, has there been an expected 4,000 MW capacity deficiency.
Here are four ways that #cleanenergy startups are addressing this challenge (THREAD):
1. @leapdex
Leap is bidding and dispatching their #demandresponse portfolio of batteries, EV chargers, building management systems, and smart thermostats (like @googlenest) on consecutive days to reduce peak demand.
https://leap.energy/news/leap-helps-stabilize-the-grid-during-statewide-black-outs.html
Leap is bidding and dispatching their #demandresponse portfolio of batteries, EV chargers, building management systems, and smart thermostats (like @googlenest) on consecutive days to reduce peak demand.
https://leap.energy/news/leap-helps-stabilize-the-grid-during-statewide-black-outs.html
2. @ohmconnect
OhmConnect has already connected over 150,000 homes across California, paying them to reduce energy consumption when the grid is congested. They're already able to deliver 150 MW of reduction, and could do hundreds more: https://www.ohmconnect.com/thought-leadership/californias-rolling-blackouts-are-unnecessary
OhmConnect has already connected over 150,000 homes across California, paying them to reduce energy consumption when the grid is congested. They're already able to deliver 150 MW of reduction, and could do hundreds more: https://www.ohmconnect.com/thought-leadership/californias-rolling-blackouts-are-unnecessary
3. @AmperonCo
Amperon's highly accurate forecasts predict electricity demand, beating ISO forecasts (especially on the hottest days of the year) and helping producers better plan. While not yet in CAISO, they're already making waves in other markets.
Amperon's highly accurate forecasts predict electricity demand, beating ISO forecasts (especially on the hottest days of the year) and helping producers better plan. While not yet in CAISO, they're already making waves in other markets.
4. @voltusinc
Voltus is delivering demand response capacity by partnering with industrial, commercial, and institutional customers. In anticipation of peak demand, Voltus is reducing load for heavy energy users and dispatching onsite generation.
Voltus is delivering demand response capacity by partnering with industrial, commercial, and institutional customers. In anticipation of peak demand, Voltus is reducing load for heavy energy users and dispatching onsite generation.
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