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Renewables are cleaning the grid. They're also messing it up
FromFactor This!
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Length:
62 minutes
Released:
Nov 20, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Solar, wind, and battery projects are displacing fossil fuel assets in an urgent push to address the threats of climate change.But the race to decarbonize has created a new problem: In the absence of clear reliability standards, inverter-based resources are misbehaving and messing up the grid, despite repeated warnings. Episode 67 of the Factor This! podcast features Ryan Quint, who oversees engineering and security integration for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, which manages the bulk power system.Quint shares why the sprint to deploy clean energy assets is leaving the grid vulnerable to reliability failures, and why the U.S. can't slow-walk a fix.Register for the GridTECH Connect Forum - Southeast event taking place in Orlando on Feb. 26 using promo code "PODCAST" to receive 10%. Take advantage of this unique opportunity for developers, utilities, and regulators to collaborate on the critical issue of interconnection. All GridTECH Connect attendees also receive complimentary access to DISTRIBUTECH International.
Released:
Nov 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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