Power Grid

LA approves 100% clean energy by 2035 target, a decade ahead of prior goal

LA approves 100% clean energy by 2035 target, a decade ahead of prior goal

Dive Brief: The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to transition to 100% clean energy by 2035, in line with President Biden’s national goals and a decade earlier than the city originally planned…

2021/10/06
In 10 years, the energy transformation will look simple. For now, ‘it can feel like a slog,’ says NextEra VP

In 10 years, the energy transformation will look simple. For now, ‘it can feel like a slog,’ says NextEra VP

Dive Brief: Grid operators and reliability coordinators must improve the interconnection and use of inverter-based resources on the bulk power system (BPS), or they risk disruption to electric reliabi…

2021/09/27
What is the smart energy system and why should I care?

What is the smart energy system and why should I care?

Electricity is easy to take for granted. You flick a switch and the lights come on, press a button and you’re watching The Great British Bake Off. However, a century ago, it was a privilege few could …

2021/07/05
So, What Exactly Are Virtual Power Plants?

So, What Exactly Are Virtual Power Plants?

We live in an increasingly virtual world. You can hold virtual meetings with virtual friends using virtual reality systems hosted on virtual servers. And in energy circles, one of the biggest buzzword…

2020/12/15
We Are Toshiba: Create Together to Experience the Power of Multiplication

We Are Toshiba: Create Together to Experience the Power of Multiplication

Toshiba employees around the world are living out the shared values of the Essence of Toshiba through their active involvement across many vital industry sectors. This time, the stage is set at Toshib…

2020/10/21
The Renaissance of Direct Current Power Transmission: Why Now and What Makes It Special?

The Renaissance of Direct Current Power Transmission: Why Now and What Makes It Special?

Your flashlight runs on electricity, and so does a lamp plugged into a power outlet—but did you know that they rely on different types of electric current? Direct current and alternating current, to b…

2018/05/16