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grid modernization

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Lead Story Aug 15, 2026

Prague extends EV-ready streetlight charging project to 2028

Prague City Council has extended contracts for a project that prepares streetlights for future EV charging points, combining grid upgrades with public lighting modernization. The city aims to equip up to 4,500 charging stations by 2030, with 150 EV-ready streetlights planned for 2026.

Priya Sharma

Analysis

Grid Modernization: How Energy Storage and DERs Outpace Natural Gas Plants

New grid solutions, including distributed energy resources and advanced battery storage, are proving faster and more economical than natural gas power plants. A partnership between Viridi and Oak Ridge National Laboratory demonstrates live testing of coordinated battery networks to boost grid resilience.

Sarah Mitchell Jul 28, 2026

Electric Vehicles

Affordable Homes, Cooling Centers, and a Faster Grid: Four Companies Pilot New Energy Tech

Jul 28, 2026