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Southern Company: 2024 Year in Review

3BL Media

Initiated in 2010 as part of the Department of Energys Smart Grid Investment Grant, this project has prevented nearly seven million outage minutes from the beginning of 2023 through May 2024. The figure surpasses that of past winter weather events, including 2014s polar vortex and 2022s Winter Storm Elliott.

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Grid Modernization Is Integrating Multiple Industries

3BL Media

Smart grid technologies : The Smart Grid concept involves using digital technology to monitor, control, and optimize the flow of electricity. This includes smart meters for consumers and advanced grid management systems for utilities.

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The central role of energy storage in our renewable energy future

Sustainability Matters

These events highlighted the critical necessity for reliable energy sources and robust energy storage solutions for businesses and communities alike. Moreover, they emphasised the importance of integrating renewable energy sources into the national grid to ensure a resilient and sustainable power supply during disruptions.