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Newsletter May-June 2024

COVER STORY

Strong Electric Utilities Critical to Clean Energy for All

Only 40% of utilities in developing countries are financially sustainable, jeopardizing energy transition and access goals. WASHINGTON, June 18, 2024 —The majority of electric utilities in developing countries are ill-equipped to meet growing demand for power and add more renewabl...

GLOBAL STORIES ON SMART GRID

BLOCKCHAIN REVOLUTIONIZES RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR

GOOGLE’S GLOBAL EXPANSION: INVESTING IN GEOTHERMAL ENERGY ...

G7 TO DEVELOP CYBERSECURITY FRAMEWORK FOR ENERGY SECTOR

DRIVING THE ENERGY TRANSITION IN THE NETHERLANDS

TOYOTA AND PEPCO PARTNER ON VEHICLE-TO-GRID RESEARCH FOR EVS IN MARYLA...

ELECTRIC CAR IMPORTS SURGE IN AZERBAIJAN, REFLECTING GLOBAL SHIF...

MAHINDRA GROUP EXPLORES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS FOR BATTERY CELL PRODUCTIO...

SMART WIRES ADVANCES US GRID MODERNIZATION WITH FEDERAL SUPPORT

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS MARKET TO SEE ROBUST GROWTH THROUGH 2030

SMART GRID DATA ANALYTICS MARKET POISED FOR SIGNIFICANT GROWTH

E-Newsletter
May-June 2024

Content

COVER STORY

Strong Electric Utilities Critical to Clean Energy for All

GLOBAL STORIES ON SMART GRID

MEMBER UPDATE

SMART GRID EDITORIAL

Inflation - Energy - Utilities

UPCOMING EVENTS

MEMBER UPDATE

ENHANCING SOLAR PV PANEL EFFICIENCY IN EXTREME 50+ DEGREE CELSIUS CONDITIONS

Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are essential components in the global transition towards renewable energy sources. However, their efficiency faces substantial challenges when operating in extreme temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius. This column delves into the complexities, solutions, innovati...

CIRED Workshop on “Hosting Capacity” in Vienna held from 19-20 June, 2024

The CIRED Workshop was held in Vienna on June 19-20 which addressed the important topic of “Increasing Distribution Network Hosting Capacity” - https://www.cired2024vienna.org/. The workshop was a tremendous success. EPRI and EPRI Europe participated in the workshop with a num...

GSEF SMART GRID EDITORIAL

Inflation - Energy - Utilities

I am writing this article to evoke thoughts and opinions about rising electricity bills and their impact on the economically disadvantaged (particularly during inflationary periods). Given electricity is a core-need in our daily lives, it can be argued that it becomes “Giffen-Goods” (“price-inelastic”) to the economically disadvantaged. With the push towards “electrification of everything”, this problem will only grow in the coming years. There is a focus on inflation and interest rates these days. Inflat...

UPCOMING SMART GRID EVENTS

Singapore International Energy Week Singapore

Singapore International Energy Week Singapore 21st to 25th August, 2024 https://www.siew.gov.sg/

CIGRE SESSION 2024 PARIS

CIGRE SESSION 2024 PARIS 25th - 30th August 2024 https://www.cigre.org/

World Utilities Congress

World Utilities Congress Abu Dhabi, UAE 16th - 18th September 2024 www.worldutilitiescongress.com

16th Latam Smart Grid Forum Conference and Exhibition 2024

16th Latam Smart Grid Forum Conference and Exhibition 2024 28th - 29th October 2024 Sao Paulo, Brazil https://www.smartgrid.com.br/default.aspx

India Smart Utility Week 2025 New Delhi, India

India Smart Utility Week 2025 New Delhi, India 4th - 8th February, 2025 www.isuw.in