PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • October 18, 2024
Maine is set to receive more than $65 million from Washington for “smart grid” technology to more quickly connect solar panels and wind turbines to the electricity systems of Central Maine Power Co. and Versant Power and boost renewable power generation. The Governor’s Energy Office said the collaboration between Maine, CMP and Versant is the first of its kind in the state and will involve adapting software and hardware to improve grid stability, regulate voltage and increase transmission capacity on power lines.