Distributed energy resources are advancing the cause of a more resilient and reliable power supply for utilities, homes and businesses, and more. Distributed energy resources (DERs) have become a major part of the power generation landscape, particularly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Allan Marks is a lawyer who covers energy, infrastructure and climate. NERC’s 2025–2026 Winter Reliability Assessment examines regional risks of power shortages due to accelerating ...

It hasn’t been that long since humans figured out how to create power grids that integrated multiple generators and consumers. Ever since AC won the battle of the currents, grid operators have had to deal with the issues that come with using AC instead ...

Picture this: It’s a Thursday night in Houston and thunderstorms are rolling in. Suddenly, winds roar past 100 mph. Trees snap, windows shatter and the city darkens as power flickers out. Even after it’s over, it takes days for the lights to come back ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Francesca Dominici is director of the Harvard Data Science Initiative. The U.S. power grid is under increasing strain from all angles due to rising electricity demand, aging ...

The portfolio includes four PV projects, among them a 55MWp high-voltage installation. The projects are scheduled to be connected to the grid in 2027. Image: R.Power. Polish independent power producer (IPP) R.Power has secured a €41.6 million (US$47.3 ...