Power grid program receives $48 in funding from DOE
US - The improved grids would also ensure vulnerable areas won't be left without power
A power grid development program has received $48 million in funding from the Department of Energy (DOE). The program should be designed to modernize grid infrastructure across the country for improved efficiency and better resilience against extreme weather events, such as the winter storm that hit Texas in 2021.
This new effort by DOE would fund projects that aim to enable utilities to control grid power flow to avoid disturbances, and quickly isolate and route around disruptions. Grid modernization would support the deployment of renewables, boost energy independence and achieve 100% clean electricity by 2035. The improved grids would also ensure vulnerable areas won't be left without power in the event of extreme weather.
Source: SecurityMagazine
