The effect of renewable electricity generation on the value of cross-border interconnection

In a world shifting toward renewable power generation, the way we connect our power grids may matter more than ever. Using data from 155 regions on five continents, this study authored by EPIcenter affiliate Constance Crozier shows that linking neighboring grids via high‐voltage direct current (HVDC) lines can replace—or drastically reduce—the need for expensive batteries. […]

Meet the Expert: Constance Crozier

The assistant professor in industrial engineering brings a math and computer science-rooted background to fundamental challenges as the world moves away from fossil fuels. Constance Crozier fell into her field of research almost by chance. Having loved math for as long as she can remember, she could never get enough of it. In her early […]