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power grid
Massachusetts Pilot Tests Electric Vehicles as Grid Batteries for Demand Response
A coalition of utilities and technology companies including Eversource, National Grid, EnergyHub, Sunrun, and the Mobility House has launched a pilot program in Massachusetts that allows electric vehicle owners to send energy back to the grid during peak demand events. The vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology aims to improve grid reliability, integrate renewable energy, and create a new revenue stream for drivers. Lessons from the pilot could pave the way for widespread adoption, making electricity cheaper for all.
El Niño Dry Spell Slashes India's Hydropower Generation by 21%, Strains Power Grid
India's hydropower generation plunged 21% in June year-on-year, the steepest drop since February 2024, as El Niño caused monsoon rainfall 38% below normal. Reservoir levels fell to 25% of capacity, forcing increased reliance on coal and renewables to meet record electricity demand.
El Nino Weakens India Hydropower to Steepest Drop Since Feb 2024, Strains Grid
India's hydropower generation fell more than 20% in June, the steepest year-on-year drop since February 2024, as El Nino conditions caused a 38% rainfall deficit. Reservoir levels are critically low, forcing greater reliance on coal-fired power. The weak monsoon also hurt kharif crop sowing, with oilseeds acreage down 39% and cotton down 23%.