AEP

Utility

Sector: grid-operators-utilities
HQ: US
Stories: 4 on MGRID.org

Stories about AEP (4)

Bloom Energy’s 1 Gigawatt AEP Fuel Cell Deal and Why Solid-State Transformers Are the Natural Interface

March 28, 2026 · Microgrids

4 sources Bloom Energy + AEP: up to 1 GW solid-oxide fuel cell purchase agreement (late 2025) — largest single fuel-cell transaction. Bloom SOFC: ceramic materials, no precious metals, operates…
Virginia Mandates Appalachian Power Virtual Power Plant Pilot

March 20, 2026 · Data Centers

4 sources Browser Check Virginia passed HB1467 98-0, directing Appalachian Power to petition the SCC for a virtual power plant pilot by November 2026, extending the state 450 MW distributed…
When Will Utilities Start Scrapping Service-Life-Reached Iron-Core Distribution Transformers and Replacing With Solid-State Transformers?

January 18, 2026 · Analysis

4 sources ~40 million US distribution transformers already past expected service life. Conventional 50 kVA pad-mount replacement: $4K-$6K in 2026 dollars
Data Center Grid Delays Put 50% of 2026 AI Capacity at Risk

January 15, 2026 · Analysis

4 sources Review Only 5 GW of 16 GW targeted data center capacity entered construction. ERCOT's queue hit 226 GW. Transformer lead times reach 128 weeks.