HYB25-10
Beyond blueprints: EPRI’s vision and strategies of the hybrid energy future in 2025
02 HYB25-10
Presented by: Daniel V Pombo
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
The energy landscape is evolving rapidly, necessitating continuous innovation and adaptation to meet emerging challenges and opportunities. This paper, Beyond Blueprints: EPRI’s Vision and Strategies of the Hybrid Energy Future in 2025, provides an updated perspective on EPRI's ongoing efforts to lead the transition towards a resilient, sustainable, and efficient energy future. Building on the foundation set in the 2024 edition, this paper offers insights into the progress, challenges, and new directions shaping hybrid energy systems today.
Key updates include the evolution of projects like the "Bus Depot of the Future," where pilot implementations in New York have provided valuable lessons in integrating electric vehicle infrastructure with distributed energy resources (DERs). Topics surrounding this project include device selection, pitfalls, techno-economic analysis, grid impact analysis, and ongoing state of affairs. Additionally, advancements in the Horizon Europe project AGISTIN showcase refined strategies for empowering industrial stakeholders through innovative grid solutions and enhanced communication protocols. Topics include dealing with bureauocratic dark holes, exploding batteries, and other issues on our way to better manage our water networks and hydrogen distribution infrastructure. Furthermore, updates in the decarbonization efforts of various water purification processes will be shared depending on the available results we may have further down the line.
This edition also highlights several new initiatives, such as the development of hybrid microgrids designed to support critical infrastructure, and pilot projects exploring the role of hybrid systems in decarbonizing heavy industries. Emerging topics such as inertia contribution, artificial intelligence-driven optimization of hybrid systems and advanced storage solutions could be explored depending again on the results available for public disemination. Conversely, some projects from the 2024 edition have concluded or pivoted based on evolving priorities and findings, reflecting EPRI's dynamic approach to addressing the hybrid energy sector's needs. The lessons learned from these efforts are critically examined to inform future directions.
By presenting a holistic overview of EPRI's strategic and practical contributions, this paper serves as both a progress report and a roadmap, emphasizing the organization's commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation in realizing the hybrid energy future.
Key updates include the evolution of projects like the "Bus Depot of the Future," where pilot implementations in New York have provided valuable lessons in integrating electric vehicle infrastructure with distributed energy resources (DERs). Topics surrounding this project include device selection, pitfalls, techno-economic analysis, grid impact analysis, and ongoing state of affairs. Additionally, advancements in the Horizon Europe project AGISTIN showcase refined strategies for empowering industrial stakeholders through innovative grid solutions and enhanced communication protocols. Topics include dealing with bureauocratic dark holes, exploding batteries, and other issues on our way to better manage our water networks and hydrogen distribution infrastructure. Furthermore, updates in the decarbonization efforts of various water purification processes will be shared depending on the available results we may have further down the line.
This edition also highlights several new initiatives, such as the development of hybrid microgrids designed to support critical infrastructure, and pilot projects exploring the role of hybrid systems in decarbonizing heavy industries. Emerging topics such as inertia contribution, artificial intelligence-driven optimization of hybrid systems and advanced storage solutions could be explored depending again on the results available for public disemination. Conversely, some projects from the 2024 edition have concluded or pivoted based on evolving priorities and findings, reflecting EPRI's dynamic approach to addressing the hybrid energy sector's needs. The lessons learned from these efforts are critically examined to inform future directions.
By presenting a holistic overview of EPRI's strategic and practical contributions, this paper serves as both a progress report and a roadmap, emphasizing the organization's commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation in realizing the hybrid energy future.