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A good overview of the challenges facing utilities as they tackle renewables, cybersecurity and grid modernization. If you want to educate yourself, this is worth reading. #renewableenergy https://lnkd.in/g6XwxnCW

The electric grid is facing a number of challenges, according to a recent speech by Jim Robb, CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) at the WIRES Summer Meeting keynote address. In his address, Robb highlighted several key issues, including: - The increasing number of retirements of traditional power plants, which could threaten grid reliability. - The rise of renewable energy sources, which will require greater coordination between the gas and electric systems. - The growing threat of cyberattacks, which highlights the need for continued focus on physical and cybersecurity. These are all important issues that are facing the electric grid industry today. At Karta, we are seeing similar trends and concerns with our clients. Check out this great article from Utility Dive summarizing the address. We love subscribing to Utility Dive as a high-quality, consolidated source of industry news. Link to article: https://lnkd.in/gREFDTbM #electricgrid #gridmodernization #renewableenergy #cybersecurity

Interesting approach with some of the key players in energy supply chain...but I wonder where NCCS and its delegated regulation - C(2024)1383 will sit in this initiative.

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🔌 Energy Grid Challenges Unveiled by NERC CEO Jim Robb! 🌐 Last Thursday, NERC CEO Jim Robb highlighted a pivotal concern: the potential retirement of 100 GW capacity, posing significant reliability threats. With weather extremes and rising electricity demands, the U.S. is at a crossroads. The Northeast and Western U.S. are especially vulnerable, facing increased blackout risks. Major contributors like data centers are set to double their electric consumption by 2030, consuming 9% of U.S. electricity. What stands out is the imbalance in interconnection queues. Currently, 2 TW of renewable projects await grid connection, dwarfing the existing 1 TW capacity. This surge, driven primarily by wind and solar, signals a renewable-heavy future. However, the reliance on variable resources necessitates enhanced electric-gas coordination. Robb emphasized the role of natural gas generation in ensuring grid stability amidst this transition. In addition to these, Robb shed light on growing cybersecurity and physical threats. The rise in attacks, from sophisticated nation-state hackers to local tampering, demands vigilant cybersecurity measures. As the grid evolves, so must our approach to its security. Indeed, our energy landscape is replete with challenges but also teeming with opportunities for innovation and resilience. Let's confront these head-on together! 💪 #Energy #Renewables #GridSecurity

ZEN Energy is right we need to solve this together Global Power Energy

After a successful first cohort, the Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator (CECA) program held a second round addressing the complexity of industrial control systems (ICS) and risks arising from incomplete system visibility. Get more info on their summary report detailing the evaluation of Asimily’s risk management platform, tested by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). https://lnkd.in/eQ3Zeia4 Learn more about the first cohort’s work in their summary report: https://lnkd.in/eu2za5z4

How is the increase in renewable generation impacting grid security, and what is the role of supporting technologies? Learn more https://lnkd.in/ezewDxMa