How the Grid Adapts to Clean Energy | Alexina Jackson of AES Corporation

How do we solve yesterday’s interconnection problems with today’s technology? Alexina Jackson from The AES Corporation discusses their solutions to grid interconnection obstacles. By harnessing AI and machine learning, AES is powering strategic innovation to streamline the integration of renewable resources into the power grid. Expect to learn: ⚡How AES’s new technology can push more power through existing wiring when the conditions are right. ⚡Why more battery storage will add flexibility to the grid. ⚡AES’s method for turning distributed resources (separate windmills, solar farms, etc.) into “virtual power plants.Join Nico Johnson and Alexina Jackson to learn more about the pivotal role of technology and innovation in resolving interconnection challenges. Follow and listen to us on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/393Etix... Connect with Alexina Jackson: LinkedIn:   / alexina-jackson-0a5ba31b   Check out The AES Corporation: Website: https://www.aes.com/ LinkedIn:   / aes   X:   / theaescorp   YouTube:    / theaescorporation   Instagram:   / theaescorp   Facebook:   / theaescorporation   Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:45 The Challenges of Expanding the Energy Grid 00:03:27 Does Interconnection Slow Down Progress? 00:05:26 Is Interconnection Necessary? 00:07:37 Adding Storage To The Grid 00:09:29 New Technology for Managing the Grid 00:11:57 Virtual Power Plants ******** Thanks again to this week's sponsors: Sungrow: SUNGROW focuses on integrated energy storage system solutions, including PCS, lithium-ion batteries and energy management system. Please visit https://www.mysuncast.com/sungrow Trina Solar: Speed up PV installations for lower LCOE with TrinaTracker and improve overall system value with optimized compatibility using Trina Solar’s industry-leading modules and the TrinaPro utility-scale or C&I Solutions. Please visit https://www.mysuncast.com/trina PVcase: Elevate your solar projects with PVcase - an innovative company specializing in solar solutions. PVcase products provide user-friendly tools ensuring precision, efficiency, and error elimination—a game-changer for your projects. Please visit https://www.mysuncast.com/pvcase