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⚡ VoltaGrid and INNIO deliver 2.3 GW energy solution for next-generation AI data centres As AI reshapes digital infrastructure, power resilience has become the new frontier. VoltaGrid and INNIO Group have announced a 2.3 GW modular power system built on Jenbacher engine technology – designed to deliver ultra-fast, low-emission, and battery-free energy to hyperscale data centres. With 92 power packs (25 MW each), the system offers grid-grade performance, full efficiency up to 50°C, and the flexibility to handle rapid load fluctuations – essential for AI-driven operations. For the switchgear, substation, and power generation sectors, this project highlights the convergence of digitalisation and decentralised energy systems – where high-transient response, distributed generation, and hybrid control architectures define the next phase of infrastructure. 🔗 Read more about how VoltaGrid and INNIO are powering the AI era with smarter, cleaner energy: 👉 https://lnkd.in/d6KWEq4R #DataCenters #EnergyInfrastructure #SmartGrid #PowerGeneration #AI

🚨 Intelligent Shutdown Technology for Power Glass Systems 🚨 In Power Glass + storage systems, safety and reliability are non-negotiable. Our Disconnect Technology ensures: ✅ Rapid disconnection in case of fire, maintenance, or grid failure ✅ Full safety protection for assets and operators ✅ Remote monitoring & control via cloud and mobile devices By integrating batteries, PV arrays, smart meters, and bidirectional inverters with real-time weather data and the grid, this intelligent shutdown system makes renewable power safer, smarter, and more resilient. 🌍 Powering the future means not just generating clean energy, but also protecting people and infrastructure every second. #SolarEnergy #SmartGrid #BIPV #EnergyStorage #CleanTech

🔌 What will it take to unlock true vehicle-grid integration across Europe and beyond? In Episode 29 of Smart Charge, we sat down with Davide De Michino, Global Head of Product Management and Energy Services at Enel X, Speaker of the Grid Integration & Energy Focus Group at CharIN, and Chair of E-Mobility at SmartEN. With two decades of experience across energy trading, smart home innovation, and global e-mobility leadership, Davide shares a rare systems-level view of the transition ahead, from regulation and standards to hardware and user engagement. We cover: • The evolution of V2G and the role of CCS and ISO 15118-20 in ensuring global interoperability • How CharIN, SmartEN, and EU policy are shaping grid codes and flexibility markets • The barriers to V2G adoption, including DSO coordination and standardisation • Why AC vs DC bidirectional charging matters—and why 2026 could be a turning point • The future of vehicle data access under the Data Act, RED III, and OpenADR • How AI, heavy-duty electrification, and end-user trust will shape the next energy chapter This episode is essential listening for anyone navigating the intersection of e-mobility, energy systems, and policy. 🎧 Episode link in the comments #SmartCharge #V2G #EVCharging #VehicleGridIntegration #CharIN #EnelX #SmartEN #GridCodes

It was a pleasure to represent CharIN e.V. in the latest Smart Charge Podcast by RiDERgy, diving into what it will take to make vehicle-grid integration a reality across Europe. We discussed V2G, ISO 15118-20, flexibility, DSOs, and interoperability, the key ingredients for a scalable and user-centric energy transition. #V2G #CharIN #EnelX #Interoperability #Flexibility

Smart Grids are shaping the foundation of the clean energy transition, as outlined in the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) White Paper, which details key technologies, engineering solutions and infrastructure challenges driving this transformation. Key insights: • Over 40% of Europe’s distribution networks are more than 40 years old • Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) such as Dynamic Line Rating, FACTS and adaptive topology improve transmission capacity without new infrastructure • HVDC and hybrid AC/DC grids enable long-distance transmission and large-scale offshore renewable integration • Smart Digital Nodes (STRATA project) introduce intelligence at secondary substation level for local monitoring and control • Web-of-Cells and Fractal Grid architectures enable decentralised operation and autonomous load balancing • Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twins support forecasting, predictive maintenance and can reduce unplanned outages by up to 50% • Grid modelling and digital simulators are used to test operational scenarios and assess system resilience without impacting live infrastructure • Edge data processing allows autonomous operation of microgrids with minimal latency • Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) enables bidirectional interaction between electric vehicles and the grid, providing distributed flexibility • Regulatory approval processes take 4–10 years, delaying the deployment of new grid capacity • Skills shortages in digital and engineering fields remain a key barrier to smart grid implementation Smart grids are becoming a core operational layer of the clean energy system, integrating digital technologies, AI and advanced modelling to manage complexity, enhance flexibility and ensure stable grid operation under growing renewable generation. #SmartGrids #EnergyTransition #HVDC #AI #Digitalisation #GridModelling #Infrastructure #Renewables #Flexibility #EERA

🌍 Smart Grid Systems: Powering the Future Intelligently Electric power systems are evolving. The Smart Grid represents the next generation of electricity networks, combining energy engineering with digital intelligence. Unlike traditional grids, which flow electricity in one direction -from power plants to consumers- the smart grid enables two-way communication between producers and users. It uses sensors, data analytics, and automation to monitor, predict, and balance electricity flows in real time. Why does this matter? Because it makes our power systems more reliable, efficient, and sustainable, especially as we integrate renewable energy sources and energy storage technologies. In the next posts, I’ll explore the core components, technologies, and AI-driven innovations shaping the grids of the future. ⚡ Stay tuned for: Core Components of Smart Grids #SmartGrid #EnergySystems #RenewableEnergy #AI #Sustainability #Engineering

San Francisco-based virtual power plant (VPP) operator Voltus has unveiled its new Bring Your Own Capacity (BYOC) offering, aimed at reducing the time-to-power for data centers. ⚡️   The new model leverages existing grid flexibility via Voltus’ VPP platform, giving developers an alternative pathway to interconnection by providing market-accredited capacity. By bringing their own capacity stack to utilities, data center developers could secure approvals and build-outs years ahead of schedule.   Voltus, which already operates more than 7.5GW of distributed energy resources across all nine wholesale markets in North America, says BYOC will help meet the surging demand for power while supporting reliable, sustainable growth. CEO Dana Guernsey described VPPs as a “much-needed tool” for enabling faster, greener data center development.   As AI, distributed energy resources, and new interconnection models continue to evolve, solutions like BYOC could play a critical role in reshaping how large energy users access power. 💡   #BYOC #DataCenterNews #GreenBridgeEnergy

The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has teamed up with Hitachi Energy to bring AI into grid planning. A move that could cut interconnection study times by up to 80% across 14 U.S. states. Why it matters: 🔹 Rising demand from data centers, EVs & manufacturing is straining U.S. grids. 🔹 Long interconnection queues are slowing renewable projects. 🔹 AI-based simulations could finally fix the bottleneck. If successful, SPP’s model could redefine how Regional Transmission Organizations plan, permit, and connect new generation nationwide. Learn more now: https://lnkd.in/dxnrzSxw #InertiaMedia #AI #GridModernization #EnergyTransition #Hitachi #SPP #PowerGrid

Solid-State Transformers (SSTs) might be the next big leap in powering the data-driven economy. A new report from Northeast Securities highlights SSTs as a breakthrough solution for next-generation data centers—offering over 98.5% efficiency, 90% smaller size, and seamless integration with renewable grids. As cabinet power densities soar with AI workloads, traditional power systems just can’t keep up. SSTs not only reduce copper use and land footprint but also enable smarter, modular, and more sustainable data center construction. With market potential projected at up to RMB 100 billion, the Asia-Pacific region, especially China, is leading the charge. Transformers might not sound exciting, but in this energy transition, SSTs could be the backbone of clean, high-density computing. Can innovation in power electronics redefine how we build the green data infrastructure of tomorrow? #EnergyInnovation #DataCenters #SolidStateTransformer #GreenEnergy #GridModernization #AIInfrastructure #SST #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/ebKfaSVK