Power grid operators

The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center says moderate (G2) geomagnetic storms are likely on October 11, 2026. A G2 storm can disturb satellite operations and high-frequency radio communications and push the aurora further from the poles. Forecasters advise operators of power grids, satellites and navigation systems to monitor conditions as solar activity continues.

PJM, the regional transmission organization serving the US mid-Atlantic grid, has updated its demand response rules so that demand response resources can now count toward reliability during overnight hours as well as daytime periods. The change expands when large electricity consumers can be paid to reduce load, reflecting shifting grid conditions and growing interest in flexible demand as a tool for managing the power system.

France has brought its largest battery storage facility online, according to pv magazine. The project is being read as a significant step in the country's push to expand energy storage and support greater shares of renewable power on the grid. Details on the facility's capacity, operator and location were not included in the available coverage.

Ocean Power Technologies says its compact PowerBuoy Mini has been selected for a US government operational exercise. The small wave-powered buoy is designed to provide persistent ocean monitoring and off-grid power for maritime operations. The selection is a notable validation for the New Jersey-based company's marine energy technology, though details of the exercise, the agency involved and the scope of deployment have not been disclosed.

Doral Renewables' Mammoth Solar project in Indiana, with phases totaling 900MW of capacity, is approaching commercial operation. The development marks a milestone for one of the larger solar installations in the United States, as energy trackers and industry statistics services report the project's progress toward coming online and contributing power to the grid.