Irrigation is one of the most energy-intensive activities in agriculture. In many U.S. states, pumping water for irrigation accounts for 30–50% of on-farm electricity consumption. When thousands of pumps run simultaneously during peak hours, the strain on distribution networks and wholesale markets ...
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Forecasting at the Grid Edge
For decades, utilities have relied on system-wide forecasting to plan generation and balance supply with demand. But in today’s world of distributed resources; air conditioners, irrigation pumps, EV chargers, solar panels, and batteries aggregate forecasting is no longer enough.
The challenge is cle...
EV Charging at a Crossroads Supply Meets Demand
Electric vehicles (EVs) are surging, and the numbers have never been clearer: global EV sales surpassed 17 million units in 2024, marking approximately 25% year-over-year growth. These sales accounted for more than 20% of all new cars sold worldwide. Looking ahead, global EV sales are projected to e...




