Energy Level Optimization

As grid operators and planners deal with a wave of new large loads on a resource-constrained grid, we need fresh approaches beyond just expecting reduced electricity use under stress (e.g. via recent PJM flexible load forecast or via Texas SB 6). While strategic curtailment has become a popular talking point for connecting large loads more quickly and at lower cost, this overlooks a more flexible, grid-supportive strategy for large load operators. Especially for loads that cannot tolerate any load curtailment risk (like certain #datacenters), co-locating #battery #energy storage systems (BESS) in front of the load merits serious consideration. This shifts the paradigm from “reduce load at utility’s command” to “self-manage flexibility.” It’s BYOB – Bring Your Own Battery and put it in front of the load. Studies have shown that if a large load agrees to occasional grid-triggered curtailment, this unlocks more interconnection capacity within our current grid infrastructure. But a BYOB approach can unlock value without the compromise of curtailment, essentially allowing a load to meet grid flexibility obligations while staying online. Why do this? For data centers (DC’s), it’s about speed to market and enhanced reliability. The avoidance of network upgrade delays and costs, along with the value of reliability, in many cases will justify the BESS expense. The BYOB approach decouples flexibility from curtailment risk with #energystorage. Other benefits of BYOB include: -Increasing the feasible number of interconnection locations. -Controlling coincident peak costs, demand charges, and real-time price spikes. -Turning new large loads into #grid assets by improving load shape and adding the ability to provide ancillary services. No solution is perfect. Some of the challenges with the BYOB approach include: -The load developer bears the additional capital and operational cost of the BESS. -Added complexity: Integrating a BESS with the grid on one side and a microgrid on the other is more complex than simply operating a FTM or BTM BESS. -Increased need for load coordination with grid operators to maintain grid reliability. The last point – large loads needing to coordinate with grid operators - is coming regardless. A recent NERC white paper shows how fast-growing, high intensity loads (like #AI, crypto, etc.) bring new #electricty reliability risks when there is no coordination. The changing load of a real DC shown in the figure below is a good example. With more DC loads coming online, operators would be severely challenged by multiple >400 MW loads ramping up or down with no advanced notice. BYOB’s can manage this issue while also dealing with the high frequency load variations seen in the second figure. References in comments. 

Most people in Gurgaon don’t lack motivation. They lack time. No one is walking 10k steps after 12-hour workdays and Golf Course Road traffic. So instead of “big fitness goals,” here are small, repeatable choices that actually work in this city ( NO Gym & NO 10K Steps included): 1/  Know what you’re eating.  Most of our meals are carb-heavy, which is why protein deficiency is so common. Add a source of protein to every plate i.e. paneer, dal, eggs, tofu, curd, or lean meat. 2/  Hydrate smart. Keep a 1-liter bottle  instead of 250ml / 500 ml at your desk and aim to refill and finish it at least 3 times daily becoz staying hydrated prevents fatigue and headaches 3/  Move during calls. Take a 2–3 min break every hour and stretch, walk to fill water, or pace during calls and add up small movements. Pacing on calls can add 2–3k steps. 4/ If you can’t cook, order smart.   Swiggy/Zomato isn’t the enemy. Pick lighter, filling meals when you order. A few simple go to choices:  Egg bhurji with 2  tawa rotis,  Paneer bhurji meal (light & protein-rich),  Grilled chicken with veggies or salad,  Tandoori chicken (no heavy gravy, less oil), Paneer or mixed veggie salad 5/ Keep fruit on your desk. Most office snacking isn’t planned, so It’s easier to say no to surprise samosas when something healthy is within reach. 6/ Instead of chips or ice cream for your late night cravings, keep roasted chana / makhana, yogurt cups, dry fruits (no added sugar) with you.  Blinkit/Zepto delivers these in minutes and they are light on the stomach too.  Note : Portion control is important too. 7/ If you consume alcohol, keep the quantity moderate (1 pint of beer or a small peg of spirits).  Always pair it with lighter snacks like roasted chana or grilled paneer instead of fried foods. Drink water in between to stay hydrated. 8/ Read labels. Many foods marketed as “healthy” aren’t. Brown bread is often just maida with colour. Juices are mostly sugar. Ketchup is sugar with tomato flavour. Don’t trust the front of the pack. 9/ Gurgaon has groups for everything. Cricket in the parks, running at Leisure Valley, cycling on Golf Course Road, yoga meet-ups on weekends. When you do it with a group, you stay consistent. Morning or weekend, doesn’t matter, the point is you don’t have to do it alone. In Gurgaon, time will always be against you. Fitness is about designing habits that repeat, not chasing big goals you can’t sustain. #anotherbansal

We are always searching for productivity hacks! Most working professionals don’t lack ambition. They lack Vitamin B12. And they don’t even know it. Fatigue that sleep doesn’t fix. Brain fog during meetings. Mood dips for “no reason”. Hair fall. Low motivation by 4 PM. We blame workload. We blame stress. We blame age. But often, it’s a simple deficiency. Especially in vegetarian professionals. B12 is primarily found in animal-based foods. So if you’re vegetarian, chances are your intake is low unless you’re consciously managing it. Aur problem yeh hai, symptoms slow hote hain. Gradually energy kam hoti hai, aur hum sochte hain “Maybe I am overworked!”. Here’s how to reverse it on a vegetarian diet: 1️⃣ Include fortified foods Fortified cereals, plant milks, nutritional yeast. Very effective for lactose intolerant folks. 2️⃣ Dairy matters Milk, curd, paneer daily. Mummy sahi kehti thi, dudh piya karo. 3️⃣ Get sunlight + active lifestyle Indirectly supports overall metabolic health. 4️⃣ Test, don’t guess I had B12 levels below 200 around a year back which caused fatigue as it was below optimal. Got the tests done and took supplements as advised by my doctor. 5️⃣ Fix absorption Chronic acidity meds, gut issues, or stress can reduce absorption. The bigger lesson? High performance is not just mindset. It’s biochemistry. Hum apne careers ko optimise karte hain. Kabhi apne blood reports ko bhi optimise kariye! Energy is not a personality trait. It’s a biomarker. And sometimes, productivity doesn’t need another productivity hack. It needs a nutrient.

In an age where instant gratification opportunities are abundantly available, why should one consider delayed gratification? In the realm of sustainability, this principle may be more important than ever. We are already witnessing the impact of global warming and climate change across the world, but our continued efforts are essential to manage and mitigate these effects. Here are a few high-impact ‘delayed gratification’ sustainable practices with long-term benefits … 1. Renewable Energy Investments Solar Power: These sources require significant initial investment but offer long-term gains in reducing carbon footprint, decreasing reliance on fossil fuels and importantly - preventing air pollution that has a direct and adverse impact on human health. 2. Reforestation Projects - Tree Planting Initiatives: While trees take years to mature, they play a crucial role in carbon sequestration, supporting biodiversity, and preventing soil erosion. Ideally, tree plantation drives should bring additionality – provide tree cover where none existed and where the tree species are native and well suited to the local area.  - Urban Greening: Incorporating green spaces in urban planning, including rooftop greening, improves air quality, reduces heat islands, and enhances the overall quality of life for city dwellers. Also, making available green spaces for a community to come together. 3. Waste Management - Recycling Programs & Systems: Effective recycling systems take time to implement but significantly reduce landfill waste and resource consumption. - Composting: Turning organic waste into compost enriches soil health and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, contributing to a circular economy. Focusing on sustainable practices today ensures a healthier, shared planet for future generations. #india #sustainability #leadership #future #impact

It’s not normal to be tired all the time. Common? Yes. But normal? No. Somewhere along the way, constant fatigue became part of modern life. Waking up tired. 3 PM crash. Dragging through workouts. Needing endless caffeine to function. Tiredness is a signal – and signals have causes. Blood sugar instability, nutrient deficiencies, poor sleep, chronic stress, hormonal imbalances, weak aerobic base… the list is long, but the solutions are real. The good news? Energy is fixable once you understand what’s driving it. Here are quick, practical steps you can start with on your own: 1. Get real diagnostics. Energy issues often hide in places you can’t feel. Biomarkers like ferritin, thyroid, fasting insulin, CRP, and hormone levels. Your annual physical (likely) won’t catch these. 2. Monitor wearable data.  - Resting heart rate (via an ŌURA/WHOOP)  - HRV  - Blood sugar (finger prick or CGM)  - Sleep duration + consistency These basic signals tell you more than you’d think. (DM me if you’re curious about how to interpret these markers) 3. Build an aerobic base. If low-intensity exercise feels hard, commit to 1-2 hours of Zone 2 per week. For most of us, that's a brisk walk or light jog. 4. Eat enough. Seriously. A surprising number of tired people are simply under-fueling – especially protein and micronutrients. 5. Protect your sleep window. You don’t need perfection. You need consistency. Our bodies benefit from rhythm. (This is an area I need to work on) 6. Don’t guess – measure. Your bloodwork, your wearables, your fitness tests… All of it paints a picture of what’s draining or supporting your energy. There’s no good or bad results – only learnings. Get a baseline, talk to the right professionals, and learn what changes will drive progress.

Energy insecurity isn’t always about what we lack - sometimes it’s about what we’re under‑using. The Bioeconomy Science Institute research shows that New Zealand already has enough sustainably sourced woody biomass to replace all coal currently in use. That matters - because New Zealand’s exposure to global fuel disruptions isn’t just a cost‑of‑living issue. It’s a structural energy security risk that short‑term market responses alone cannot solve. 🔄 Bioenergy strengthens resilience Unlike imported fossil fuels, biomass supply chains can be regional, storable, and flexible - they are reducing reliance on international shipping chokepoints and limiting exposure to price volatility. 🌱 The long‑term opportunity New Zealand has around one million hectares of currently unproductive scrub land that could, over time, support additional woody biomass through conventional or shorter‑rotation forestry. This expands future options for replacing coal, gas, and some transport fuels. Put simply: anything we do with fossil fuels, we can replace with bioenergy—once the system is in place. ⚙️ This is a deployable pathway The constraints are not technical. They are economic and structural: legacy fossil infrastructure, upfront capital costs, and market settings not yet designed for bioenergy at scale. ⚡ Bioenergy’s role in a resilient energy mix Decarbonising the economy is not a single‑technology bet. To move faster and more safely, we must deploy all renewable solutions together - geothermal, hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy (including renewable gas). These technologies are complementary, not competing. In particular, bioenergy plays a critical role where electrification alone is not enough: ✅ Renewable heat & power for hard‑to‑abate industry ✅ Low‑carbon fuels for freight, aviation & marine ✅ Turning residues into value while supporting regional jobs ✅ Strengthening energy security & supply resilience ✅ Delivering robust lifecycle sustainability outcomes At the Bioeconomy Science Institute, our bioenergy team is advancing sustainable feedstocks, standards, and deployment pathways, working with industry and government to scale solutions responsibly, supporting grid stability, circular resource use, and long‑term national resilience. Dive deeper dive into our bioenergy research, including the full conversation series with Peter Hall and Paul Bennett on scalable solutions for national resilience. Peter Hall | Paul Bennett | Alan Jones | Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ) | Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | MBIE Science and Innovation | Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) | IEA Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme #Bioenergy #Biofuels #Bioeconomy #Science #EnergySecurity #Renewables #Decarbonisation #CircularEconomy #NationalResilience #SustainableBiomass #RenewableGas https://lnkd.in/evPrzr3T

Put on your own oxygen mask first. This is the rule for every caregiver. Here’s what I know about lasting care: 1. Connection starts within - You cannot pour from an empty cup - Your energy sets the tone for every patient - Self-care is not selfish, it is survival 2. Technology is your ally - Workflow tools clear the clutter - Digital planners bring order to chaos - Mindfulness and sleep apps protect your mind - Wearables remind you to pause and breathe 3. Use tools for yourself first - Test new apps on your own routine - Track your own stress, not just your patients’ - Let tech free up your time, not fill it with more tasks 4. Protect your balance - Block time for breaks, not just meetings - Set boundaries with alerts and reminders - Use digital check-ins to spot burnout early 5. Lead by example - Share your self-care wins with your team - Normalize using tech for your own wellbeing - Build a culture where care for self comes first This is not just about gadgets. It is about bringing more humanity into every moment of care. When you care for yourself, you show up better for others. That is the real power of connected care.

LONG LASTING LIMITS (i) Topic for discussion: Long Duration Energy Storage (#LDES). While Battery #LiIon reigns supreme as THE short-term solution, several markets current tendency deals with lengthening the duration of their Storage assets. The follow-up questions could extend ad infinitum: why LDES? How long is long or how short is #BESS? How do we do it? what for? 📢 hereon a simple(ton?) recap 1️⃣ Pumped Hydro Storage (#PHS) is evidently the most mature, commonly known, currently active and globally deployed LDES. Yet its costs (#LCOS), environmental impact, lengthy and bureaucratic development lead time and specially its dependency on the suitability of the terrain are its biggest burdens 2️⃣ Compressed Air Energy Storage (#CAES) is also one of the most talked about LDES. It stores compressed air in underground caverns or tanks and releases it to drive turbines when E is needed. It offers relatively low #LCOS (compared to other emerging LDES) but the stages of air #compression and #expansion drain its efficiency. Also, its cost and impact are highly dependent on terrain-adequacy. So, its scalability depends on available (and suitable) geological formations vs having to build dedicated infrastructure. Interestingly, the #adiabaticCAES version (this is when the process captures and reuses heat, ergo no heat exchange with exterior) will improve efficiency...that`s the hope 3️⃣ Thermal Energy Storage (#TES) also very versatile grid-scale & mature LDES. It stores heat (or cold) often on fluids with high capacitance like salts. TES makes particular sense when paired up with industrial processes to capture its residual heat, or with renewable generation like #ConcentrationSolar. E is stored mainly in 3 forms: sensible heat (heated water or molten salts), latent heat (via phase change materials), or thermochemical storage (playing back and forth with exo and endothermic reverse chemical reactions, i.e. Limestone - Calcium Carbonate). The pros are certainly its technological matureness, high efficiency, high energy density, modularity and relatively low costs but its deployment challenges depend greatly on the E Source & end Use. A super high OPEX coz of the material degradation and the O&M costs, arguably Health and Safety risks, and costly large-scale insulated infrastructure needs push material science and integration to complexities that have derated its advancement I tried to be concise but impossible...So, this post compiles Market Ready or Grid Deployed options and runner-ups to follow LLL series: (ii) https://lnkd.in/duqe-fMK (iii) https://lnkd.in/duexS2YV #renewableEnergies

Your 3 pm board meeting is doomed before it starts. Not because you're unprepared. Because your brain is. Last month, a CEO described a decision that cost his company $2M. It was made at 4 pm on a Thursday. He knew something felt off. He couldn't explain why. Here's the neuroscience: By 3 pm, his decision-making capacity had dropped significantly. Every decision made since waking, what to wear, which email to open first, whether to push back or stay quiet, had been draining his prefrontal cortex dry. The insidious thing about decision fatigue is that it often masquerades as confidence. He walked into the most critical meeting of his week with a brain already working against him. Which of these showed up for you this week? → Irritability that surprised you → Saying "yes" when you meant "no" → Avoiding a hard call you knew needed to happen → Impulsive responses you later regretted Most C-suite calendars misalign critical tasks with cognitive capacity. Strategic decisions at 3 pm. Board presentations at 4 pm. Performance reviews after lunch. We reversed it. Strategic work before 11 am. Decision-free buffer zones after lunch. A system, rooted in neuroscience, to protect cognitive capacity throughout the day. Within six weeks, he felt sharper at 5 pm than he used to at 2 pm. The real competitive edge isn't found in longer hours. Your calendar is either protecting your brain or draining it. When did you last make a major call after 3 pm, and what happened?

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻. They're wrong. And it's destroying their afternoon performance. I spent the time analyzing the latest protein research, and what I discovered will change how you think about your daily nutrition strategy. Here's the reality: That expensive protein bar between meetings? It's likely incomplete. Your post-workout shake? Missing critical absorption windows. Your lunch chicken? Poorly timed. The result? Energy crashes at 3 PM. Mental fog during critical decisions. Slower recovery when you need it most. But here's what peak performers actually know: → Amino acid profiles matter more than total protein content → Timing beats quantity every single time → Your body has a processing limit that most people ignore → Plant-based combinations can outperform animal sources The research is clear: optimized protein timing boosts cognitive function by 15% and eliminates afternoon energy crashes by 40%. Watch my latest video. No fluff, just actionable science. Question for you: What's your current protein strategy? Most successful people I know have completely rethought their approach. Drop your thoughts below 👇 #Activate #UpwardARC