EPRI

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released the 𝗙𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗙𝗦&𝗧) 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 (https://lnkd.in/gJYyqazf). EPRI has hosted many of the technical R&D workshops and developed reports referenced in the roadmap. We also convened the first roadmap development forum. As a trusted convener of energy providers and fusion technology developers, EPRI is driving shared research to support commercialization. Key R&D areas include:   • 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Preparing utilities for the fusion future and translating their needs into technology attributes   • 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: Developing safety cases, leveraging operational experience, and applying digital engineering tools   • 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Enabling rapid scale-up through advanced materials, manufacturing, codes and standards, and inspection technologies EPRI has been advancing fusion energy research since the 1970s—and today, that work is accelerating in response to growing industry momentum. Explore EPRI’s fusion research initiatives: https://lnkd.in/gTvhzdhz #FusionEnergy #EnergyTransformation

EPRI convened its Advisory Council in Dublin last week for several days of productive discussions and collaboration with leaders across the energy sector.⚡ The Advisory Council is a key pillar of EPRI’s public benefit mission, bringing together representatives from regulatory, academic, environmental, and scientific organizations, as well as the finance and business sectors, to help guide EPRI’s research priorities and ensure they serve the public interest. Discussions explored how data centers can support grid reliability and community resilience. Members also toured the Heatworks District Heating Energy Centre, part of the Tallaght District Heating Scheme, which showcases the reuse of data center waste heat to meet local heating needs through district heating networks. EPRI also heard member perspectives on future research priorities and related topics and shared insights from the Energy Wallet white paper, which focuses on advancing energy affordability and customer empowerment (https://ow.ly/EUzI50XemNt). EPRI extends its appreciation to all Advisory Council members and partners who contributed to these valuable discussions, including South Dublin County Council, EPRI Europe, and the Heatworks team (heatworks.ie) for their collaboration and leadership. 🤝

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴? EPRI’s latest Energy Central article by Karen Tapia-Ahumada explores how temporal and spatial resolution in long-term resource planning models can impact the outcomes for energy storage deployment. From simplifying hourly load data to representing transmission networks, planners face critical trade-offs that affect the amount of storage built, its type, and its location. This article examines how various modeling strategies can yield significantly different outcomes, especially when comparing long-duration versus short-duration storage technologies. 📊 Key insights include:  • Why higher temporal resolution favors longer-duration storage  • How spatial detail helps pinpoint optimal deployment locations and timing  • What planners should consider when balancing model complexity and practicality 📘 Read the full article on Energy Central: https://lnkd.in/ej-mX6Hw

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 EPRI is proud to support the first-ever 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆, an industry-led initiative recognizing hydropower’s essential role in Canada’s energy journey—from the Grand Chaudière Dam in 1868 to today’s clean, reliable backbone of the grid. At EPRI, we’re advancing hydropower through collaborative research and innovation. Explore our 4th Annual Hydropower Materials & Repairs Workshop at Clean Currents, where we’re spotlighting advances in materials science as a key enabler of long-term reliability and performance. Exciting topics in this space include the development of additive manufactured hydropower components, advanced repair techniques, and enhanced inspection technologies. These capabilities are vital to modernizing hydropower for long-term performance in an increasingly dynamic and distributed grid. Together, let’s celebrate hydropower’s affordability and reliability, and its contribution to Canada’s 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘁-𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. #CanadianWaterpowerDay #Hydropower #CleanEnergy #EPRI #EnergyInnovation #NetZeroCanada #UtilityLeadership

As energy demand surges, maximizing transmission capacity is critical to keeping pace. Today, EPRI is launching a new five-part series, 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, exploring transformative technologies that can unlock large-scale grid capacity. First up: 765kV. ⚡ With 5x the loading capability and proven reliability over long distances, 765kV is a powerful option for regional and interregional transmission. As utilities face growing demand from data centers, extreme weather, and interconnection growth, 765kV is re-emerging as a strategic solution-with nearly 5,000 miles of new lines approved across ERCOT, MISO, PJM, and SPP. EPRI's Lenox Laboratory has been testing high-voltage transmission systems, including 765kV, for several decades, helping utilities validate performance and accelerate adoption. Discover how this technology is being deployed today and what's needed to scale it for tomorrow. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eKSy5n9D

Electrifying a fleet comes with challenges – especially when working with a dozen utilities, each with different processes. That’s why PITT OHIO is turning to GridFAST, EPRI's secure, online data exchange platform that connects businesses and utilities early to facilitate the deployment of EV charging projects. With GridFAST, the newest tool from EVs2Scale2030, users can enter basic project details, even if everything isn’t finalized, and receive estimates of power needs, identify the right utility contacts, and start conversations sooner. 19 customers are already using GridFAST and seeing benefits, with more than 44 projects shared – you could be next! To learn more about GridFAST, visit: https://lnkd.in/eqZdK-sS

Yesterday, EPRI Europe, in collaboration with the 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 cluster projects AI-EFFECT Project, EnergyGuard and EnerTEF, organized an #AI roundtable discussion with the European Energy Industry for the European Commission to discuss the implementation of AI in the power sector. EPRI's Senior Vice President, Daniel Brooks, presented EPRI's Open Power AI (#OPAI) Consortium, a groundbreaking initiative that drives the responsible integration of AI into the electric sector. Daniel highlighted how OPAI is creating a collaborative ecosystem of 200+ global stakeholders, including utilities, researchers, and innovators, to identify, develop, validate, and deploy AI solutions that address real-world energy challenges. With 350+ use cases already collected, the consortium is building a robust repository of AI applications tailored to the power industry. In addition to #OPAI, Mark Van Stiphout and Gaspard Demur presented the European Commission's 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 and the 'Apply AI strategy'. Plus, Stéphane Tanguy shared the AI strategy for EDF with some impactful use cases and AI technology locks for the energy sector. This year alone, #OPAI events will have traversed the globe, with major regional consortium events in Spain, Australia, Kuwait, Germany, and Japan, dedicated to fostering international dialogue and innovation. This presentation at the European Commission marks another milestone in EPRI's commitment to global engagement and knowledge sharing. 🔗 Learn more about OPAI: https://lnkd.in/eRghKfD7

🔋 If we could do one thing to advance energy storage adoption, what would it be? 🔋 On October 1, EPRI hosted its inaugural Washington Roundtable, bringing together leaders from utilities, technology providers, think tanks, research institutes, and NGOs to explore the future of energy storage. Discussions focused on storage safety, scaling long-duration technologies, and data center integration. Read the summary: Power in Reserve – Actionable Steps for Enhancing Storage Safety, Scale, and System Support: https://ow.ly/j03S50XbShK Thank you to our speakers for a great event! Follow EPRI for future Washington Roundtables and insights shaping the energy landscape. #EnergyStorage #GridResilience #Innovation

Next week in Washington, D.C., energy leaders are coming together for 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁! Join United States Energy Association (USEA) in-person on October 23 for a day full of insights, innovation, and collaboration. EPRI's Morgan M. Scott, Vice President of Global Partnerships & Outreach, will lead the conversation during the session, 𝙁𝙡𝙚𝙭 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙: 𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙙 𝙁𝙡𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨. Discover how data centers are helping shape a more flexible, resilient grid through cutting-edge demonstrations and strategic partnerships. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eD5wKkEW #EnergyTechConnect #GridFlexibility #DataCenters #EPRI #EnergyInnovation

EPRI and Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) collaborated to implement a 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲-𝗶𝗻-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗽 (𝗛𝗜𝗟) 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 at SEC’s R&D Center in Dhahran.⚡ The innovative platform enables safe & efficient testing of advanced protection relays in a stimulated environment, without connecting to the live grid. It’s faster, safer, and more cost-effective, while also building local expertise in the energy sector. This technology supports SEC’s efforts to upgrade protection systems for a critical series-compensated transmission corridor. Leveraging EPRI’s global research network, the first HIL approach demonstration took place at an New York Power Authority (NYPA) lab. EPRI then tailored the platform, conducted trainings, and facilitated the technology transfer. SEC now independently applies the platform to validate the performance of protection relays under realistic fault conditions. The result? Reduced outage risks, lower costs, and accelerated deployment of new technologies. This project received a 2024 EPRI Technology Transfer Award, recognizing the successful collaboration among SEC, EPRI, and NYPA. 🏆 🔗 Read the full #EPRISuccessStory: https://lnkd.in/eViJCEzu