Distribution systems were designed for a different reality with predictable demand, one-way power flow, and isolated disruptions, but modern grid demands require a more proactive approach to resilience and reliability. Utilities must prioritize system design and infrastructure upgrades to support evolving energy needs. A reactive outage response strategy is no longer sufficient and is being replaced by strategies focused on prevention and proactive management of distribution systems.
NTPC Green Energy is tendering EPC contracts for a 3.3GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Khavda Solar Park in Gujarat, India. The project aims to store 3,300MWh of energy, with NTPC Green Energy seeking contractors to develop the facility.
Curtailment in Brazil could decline by 8-12 percentage points by 2030 as new transmission infrastructure comes online. The country's electricity system faces a significant challenge due to high curtailment levels of up to 21% in 2025, but projections suggest that expansion of transmission network and battery energy storage systems will ease this issue towards the end of the decade. The pace of these developments will be crucial in determining the level of curtailment reduction.
Alternative natural ester fluids like FR3 fluid offer higher thermal class capability and better preservation of the insulation system compared to mineral oil, potentially allowing for higher permissible temperature rises in both oil and windings. Using these fluids can achieve nearly 30% higher power density within the same dimensions, reducing CAPEX and OPEX costs. The lower weight also simplifies shipping and handling operations, reducing logistics costs.
France, Germany, Portugal and Spain set new daily solar records, with Germany producing 503 GWh on May 28 and France reaching 179 GWh. These milestones follow a record-breaking week for solar production in Europe, with Italy also setting a new solar record the previous week. Higher solar and wind energy production led to lower electricity prices across several European markets.
FERC grants PJM CIR waiver for Constellation Energy's Crane Nuclear Restart, allowing it to start delivering power from the former Three Mile Island reactor sooner than expected. The aging Eddystone units were originally set to be retired in May 2025, but a U.S. Department of Energy order kept them operational to maintain grid reliability. This decision enables Constellation Energy's Crane Clean Energy Center to become operational earlier, with a goal of reaching full deliverability by 2027.
New York state is suing the Interior Department over a $1 billion payment made to an oil company in exchange for stopping development of a wind farm off the New York Coast, which could have saved the state $10 billion and created 1,700 jobs. The payment conflicted with the department's goals of raising energy costs. The lawsuit challenges the legality of the payment.
The City of Long Beach, California is adding six more off-grid solar electric vehicle (EV) chargers from Beam Global as part of its efforts to electrify its vehicle fleet. The new chargers will be installed at the city's airport and other locations. Off-grid solar EV charging allows vehicles to charge without being connected to the grid, reducing reliance on traditional energy sources.
The Trump administration has blocked 165 wind projects nationwide while promoting oil and gas, LNG production, and microreactor nuclear projects. Taxpayer funds were spent nearly $2 billion to encourage energy companies to abandon offshore wind development. This contradictory stance in the energy sector highlights the administration's focus on fossil fuels over renewable energy sources.
Nextpower has filed a lawsuit against GameChange Energy, alleging that the manufacturer infringed on several of its patents related to single-axis solar tracker technologies. The lawsuit was issued in the US District Court for the District of Delaware on Monday. Nextpower claims to invest heavily in developing its best-in-class solar tracker products.