In the wake of Japan's nuclear disaster, there are concerns about how the country will make up for such a big loss of power. Other countries are examining the same question: What happens if large numbers of power plants go offline at once?
One answer to the problem is emerging -- virtual power plants.
By using information technologies to aggregate distributed resources while dynamically controlling demand, utilities can call upon "virtual" power plants that act like large-scale generating units.
In this podcast, we'll look at how this concept is evolving.
Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries.
In this week's podcast, we're looking at how to build a digital, intelligent platform to enable the rapid development of clean energy. We'll speak to smart grid expert Kurt Yeager about why the U.S. is falling behind in the race to develop the technologies of the future.
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Years from now, when we look back on the growth of the solar industry, 2010 and 2011 will be seen as pivotal years for large-scale solar. But the size and scope of these plants is still new – making investors nervous about putting money behind a first-of-a-kind project, potentially limiting the amount of capital available for developers. In this podcast, we'll look at how the government and the private sector are working together to build the amount of capital available for solar projects.
Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries.
In 1974, President Richard Nixon proposed becoming energy independent. More than 35 years later, we're further from that goal than ever. Why? The U.S. has never had a plan.
With the environmental, social and geopolitical consequences of our energy choices growing far more significant by the day, lawmakers continue to bicker and play politics – delaying any real action that could make the U.S. more secure and environmentally sound.
Our guest this week, former Shell Oil President John Hofmeister, takes American politicians to task for failing to display any sense of leadership on energy issues.
Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries.
Companies are in a race to genetically modify algae to make them grow faster and fatter for biofuels production. But some people are sounding the alarm about the lack of regulatory standards around the potential environmental and public health impact of a bio-engineered invasive species. In this week's podcast, we'll look at the benefits and drawbacks of genetically engineered algae.
Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries.
In the wake of Japan's nuclear disaster, there are concerns about how the country will make up for such a big loss of power. Other countries are examining the same question: What happens if large numbers of power plants go offline at once?
One answer to the problem is emerging -- virtual power plants.
By using information technologies to aggregate distributed resources while dynamically controlling demand, utilities can call upon "virtual" power plants that act like large-scale generating units.
In this podcast, we'll look at how this concept is evolving.
Inside Renewable Energy is a weekly audio news program featuring stories and interviews on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industries.
