Tag Archives: Program on Technology Innovation
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Algorithm Development for Shared Benefit of Behind-The-Meter Storage Assets
Control strategies are needed to optimize solar-plus-storage systems. This research investigates the application of a dispatch control algorithm that incorporates solar generation and load data.
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Technology Insights Brief: Hydrogen-Capable Gas Turbines for Deep Decarbonization
This brief focuses on the status and decarbonization potential of gas turbines capable of reliable, high-performance operation on fuels containing up to 100% hydrogen.
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Leveraging Data Science for Electric Power Industry Transformation
This is a series of 10 brief papers about building data science capabilities at power companies. Topics include engaging stakeholders to guide strategy; selecting the right applications; increasing data science adoption; transforming legacy data into useful assets; data collection and sharing; and more.
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Digital Worker Case Study: Data Access for the O&M Field Worker
TVA’s Paradise Plant developed a web application called TVA Asset360° to help staff find data needed to perform daily tasks. This report discusses the project to develop the application, including background, objectives, results, and lessons.
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Quick Insights: Impact of Polar Vortex on Bulk Renewables Generation
This report highlights impacts of cold weather on solar, wind, and hydropower generation.
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Evaluation of Emissions Profiles for Electric Generating Units That Shift from Baseload to Shoulder or Peaking Operations
This study characterized emissions changes in coal and natural gas fleets from 2008 to 2016 as a result of shifts to or from baseload operations. It includes a detailed literature review of the effects of transient operational modes along with analysis of emissions trends using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Air Markets Program Data and […]
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Technology Insights Brief: Assessing Economic Impact of Geological Variability in Subsurface CO₂ Storage
EPRI is developing models to investigate two key questions related to the performance and risks of geologic storage of carbon dioxide: how geologic variability affects the storage capacity of underground formations and what impact these variations have on the cost of the technology.
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Managing Cloud Storage and Bulk Electric System Cyber System Information
This paper examines various methods of third-party, cloud-based hosting of sensitive utility data along with the implications of relevant North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection standards.
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Emerging Technologies Brief: Augmented and Mixed Reality for Space and Energy Applications
This report evaluates emerging augmented and mixed reality technologies for space and energy applications.
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Communications & Connectivity Technology Newsletter, November 2018
This newsletter focuses on communications technologies with potential for major impacts on the electric power industry. This issue examines developments in Fifth Generation (5G) mobile wireless technologies.
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Overview of Reality Computing for Research in Energy and Space Exploration
This white paper discusses the overlap between energy and aerospace applications of augmented and virtual reality.
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Environmental Aspects of Natural Gas: Summary of Current State of Science, Knowledge Gaps and Research Opportunities
This report discusses the current state of science, knowledge gaps, and research opportunities related to the environmental aspects of the natural gas value chain. Subjects covered include emissions and air quality, water quality and availability, seismic issues, wildlife and habitat impacts, and human health impacts.
