The state is also poised to lead in the development of electric grid modernization technologies. Intelligent, efficient electric grids allow intermittent energy generators like windmills to flourish. Two eastern Washington-based firms, Itron and Schweitzer Engineering Labs, are leaders in the field. Inve...
“We are honored to be selected by Washington State Ferries as its propulsion single source vendor for the new hybrid electric 160-auto ferries,” said Drew Orvieto, Vice president of sales for Marine Systems, US at ABB Marine & Ports. “This partnership highlights our...
ABB’s Onboard DC Grid: The Engine Behind Washington’s Ferries August 13, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell The U.S.’s largest ferry system selected ABB as its propulsion supplier for a new hybrid-electric fleet. Washington State Ferries (WSF), the nation’s largest public ferry system with 21...
Washington, it has produced electricity since 1984 and is the state's third largest electricity generator behind the Grand Coulee and Chief Joseph dams. Credit: Energy Northwest
Energy Wind energy systems and effects of large ramping events on regulation and operating reserves in the Washington grid WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY Anjan Bose SchefflerTimothy DanielIn this thesis we present planning goals for backup generation capacities in Washington State to ensure renewable energy ...
US EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler on Monday said the plan “raises serious questions regarding its legality and practicality” and said it could impact the state’s electrical grid. “California’s record of rolling blackouts — unprecedented in size and scope — coupled with recent requests to ...
By shifting when and how much electricity EVs draw from the grid, these smart charging programs help utilities and grid operators reduce electricity costs, ease grid congestion, and maximize the use of solar and wind power. This makes electric vehicles less expensive to own, and reduces the impa...
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A third day of soaring temperatures and spiking electricity demand in the West continued to strain the state’s power grid Wednesday, sending sparks all the way to the White House. U.S. Energy Secretary Bill Richardson told Congress that he is concerned that California may be hit by more rol...
Federal officials state that there is no reason to suspect that the disruption resulted from any acts of terrorism or other criminal intent. Nonetheless, the event highlights how vulnerable our current electrical grid is to “run-of-the-mill” causes, such as downed power lines, equipment failure...