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Fun Fact Friday again: 1940. Bell Labs. Russell Ohl is studying silicon for radar detectors. Not solar panels. Not computer chips. One silicon sample has a seam down the middle. He shines a flashligh...

GridBeyond has begun providing commercial optimization services for a portfolio of battery storage assets totaling 29.7 megawatts within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). The company is leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize, forecast, and provide Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) services on behalf of SmartestEnergy’s South Texas battery holdings. SmartestEnergy's 'Texas Ten' Power Purchase Agreement

IBM Research and its partners have released GENCO, a new neural solver that combines three core grid analysis tasks, along with the GridFM Development Framework on Linux Foundation Energy’s OpenGridFM project. The electric grid faces growing demands as transportation, buildings, and industry increasingly rely on electricity. Simultaneously, the grid is evolving in both power supply

AI optimizes waste-to-energy processes by reducing emissions, improving efficiency, and minimizing environmental impact for a cleaner future.

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are emerging as a critical innovation in the energy transition, integrating distributed energy resources such as rooftop solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, and smar...

Tired of high energy costs and complex systems? A revolutionary breakthrough in greentech is using AI to make sustainable power stunningly effective and remarkably affordable for everyone.

The next phase of the clean-energy revolution will be led not by those who build more solar panels, but by those who modernize their grids, markets, and institutions accordingly. In fact, AI-ready gri...

to Deliver Dispatchable Clean Energy for AI, Industry and Grids MUNICH, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision today presented its integrated power system capabilities at Intersolar Europe 2026, demonstrating how it connects, stores and orchestrates energy across an end-to-end architecture. Making their European debut, the portfolio includes Envision’s AI Power System for AI data centers, the Gen 8 4.X MWh Long-Duration Energy Storage System, and the full-stack Hybrid Wind-Solar-Storage Solution featuring Envision’s in-house solar inverter. The showcase reflects Envision’s system-level approach, spanning battery cells, energy storage systems, power electronics, digital platforms and real-time coordination. The solutions address three critical scenarios: […]

PJM, the regional grid operator for 13 states and the District of Columbia, announced Wednesday it is reopening the process for power developers to connect to its grid. The move follows a multiyear pause and comes as electricity demand is expected to surge between 2024 and 2030, largely due to the construction of data centers

Indiana Senator Mike Braun is leading a bipartisan initiative involving several state governors to address growing concerns surrounding artificial intelligence's effects on the nation's electrical grid, with a focus on ensuring accessible and dependable power for all U.S. citizens while mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities and promoting responsible AI adoption in the energy sector. The collaborative effort aims to create industry standards and best practices for AI management, strengthen protections against cyber threats, and encourage technological advancements that benefit all consumers, particularly underserved communities.

GridBeyond, a UK-based AI-powered energy technology firm, has recently secured a key contract with Gore Street Energy Storage Fund to provide scheduling coordination, trading, and energy optimization services for the 200 MW Big Rock energy storage system in Southern California. This partnership is aimed at enhancing efficiency within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) market by utilizing GridBeyond's cutting-edge AI-driven Bid Optimizer. The Bid Optimizer works by aligning market price forecasts with simulations involving battery storage, renewable energy, and thermal assets to ensure optimal bidding strategies. GridBeyond has conducted extensive multi-month simulations that showcased the tool's effectiveness in maximizing profits and simplifying decision-making for energy management. With California's increasing reliance on solar energy, effective management of energy storage systems is becoming increasingly crucial for addressing intermittent renewable generation. The integration and management of Big Rock system are expected to be vital in storing excess solar energy generated during peak hours and releasing it during periods of heightened demand, thereby bolstering grid stability, diminishing dependency on fossil fuels, and generating significant revenue. Alex O'Cinneide, CEO of Gore Street Capital, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating that Gore Street is committed to achieving optimal returns through optimized energy solutions. This sentiment highlights the shared commitment to maximizing returns on investment through energy optimization. Sean McEvoy, President of GridBeyond North America, echoed this excitement, emphasizing his company's dedication to advancing energy storage optimization solutions and delivering greater value for customers by ensuring grid stability and supporting decarbonization goals. The CAISO's increasing reliance on solar power resources underscores the need for efficient energy storage solutions. Efficient management of the 200 MW battery will play a significant role in enabling California to store additional solar energy when it is most abundant and releasing it when demand spikes. GridBeyond's partnership will also contribute to fulfilling the Big Rock Resource Adequacy contract, which emphasizes consistent and reliable energy output amid California's ambitious energy goals. Furthermore, GridBeyond is exploring the use of public hourly emissions data APIs to track and calculate the carbon impact of its bidding strategies. By leveraging AI-driven solutions and strategic resource management, GridBeyond and Gore Street Capital aim to address renewable energy intermittency challenges, supporting grid stability while reducing carbon footprints and aligning with broader decarbonization goals.