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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL GENERATION AWARD
Traveling the Electrification Highway
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The electrification of transportation brings new business opportunities, particularly
for companies immersed in serving the driving public and the trucking industry. A
company that has welcomed U.S. motorists for decades is embracing innovation as
part of its energy transformation.
DISTRIBUTED ENERGY AWARD
A Virtual Solution to a Real Energy Problem
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Virtual power plants (VPPs) are proving their worth as they provide a variety of services
for the power grid and electricity customers. As more communities and energy
providers embrace smart technologies, and power generation becomes more decentralized,
expect the deployment of VPPs to grow.
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FEATURES:
MID-YEAR INDUSTRY FORECAST
Money Makes the Power and Energy Sectors Go 'Round
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Finding money for power generation projects is becoming more of a challenge as
new energy technologies compete for financial support. The push toward decarbonization
is driving many of today's investment decisions, with more money going to
renewable energy and cleantech, while investors are moving away from fossil fuelpowered
operations.
MICROGRID
Why Microgrids Are the Key to Our Carbon-Neutral Future
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Demand for renewable energy continues to grow, and with it the need for grid integration.
Grid infrastructure needs more flexibility, and that includes support for
decentralized power generation. Microgrids are being developed to provide several
solutions, playing a role in making electricity more reliable, resilient, and in many
cases cleaner.
ENERGY STORAGE
Protecting Battery Energy Storage Systems from Fire and
Explosion Hazards
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Lithium-ion battery energy storage systems come with risks, in particular the possibility
of thermal runaway, which can release toxic and explosive gases. A malfunctioning
cell can cause issues with neighboring cells, with catastrophic results. It's
critical to have the correct detection and protection systems in place to reduce or
prevent serious problems.
COMMENTARY
What Will Dominate Future Corporate Governance Agendas?
By Bruno Bastit, S&P Global Ratings.
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