The Rise of Distributed Energy Resources Electric power systems (EDS) are changing rapidly. The growth of distributed energy resources (DERs), such as rooftop solar panels, battery storage, and small-scale generators, is transforming the traditional EDS. Consumers are no longer passive users but are becoming prosumers who both consume and produce energy. While this shift introduces new flexibility and innovation to the…
Wildfire smoke is no longer just an air-quality concern; it’s becoming a real operational factor for modern electric grids. As photovoltaic (PV) systems continue to integrate into distribution networks, feeder performance becomes increasingly dependent on weather and environmental conditions. Under clear skies, PV panels inject substantial power into the grid and reshape how voltages behave…
Across the energy sector, storage has long been recognized as a cornerstone of grid reliability and renewable integration. Yet, the conversation about its environmental role often overlooks how they can actively contribute to carbon reduction. Our recent research, accepted for presentation at the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) 2026, introduces a framework for…
In this article, I review the research in the 2024 NeurIPS conference paper, From News to Forecast: Integrating Event Analysis in LLM-Based Time Series Forecasting with Reflection, by Wang et al. The paper explores integrating event analysis into LLM-based time-series forecasting models. Real-time text such as news articles or social media posts are underutilized in…
Photovoltaic (PV) systems are key to the transition toward clean energy, but their real-world performance is shaped by complex environmental interactions. For researchers working on the physics of solar energy systems, understanding how variables like temperature, humidity, aerosols, and wind impact panel efficiency provides a critical foundation for deeper modeling and analysis. This blog post…
The integration of wind energy into the power grid has been on the rise, becoming an increasingly important source of electricity. However, the intermittency of wind energy output, particularly the wind power ramps (the rate at which wind energy output increases or decreases) can pose challenges for the grid and its operators. The first step…