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What are distributed energy resources (DER)? Distributed energy resources (DER) are sources of localized clean energy that are usually under 10 megawatts and produced by consumers. These resources are wide ranging, including the hardware and technologies that make it possible to generate, store, and distribute solar, wind, and battery power.

✅ Understanding the promising role of flow batteries as a sensible energy storage option. ✅ The adoption of CMBlu Energy AG’s SolidFlow system for utility grid and industrial energy storage, their role in Mercedes' renewable model, and why this all matters. ✅ CMBlu's focus on long-duration and high-density energy storage applications and their strategic moves in making strides in the sustainable energy space. Alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries, flow batteries are gaining interest in the solar power spectrum, thanks to their potential in energy storage. Close to this development, CMBlu Energy AG's SolidFlow battery storage system has come to the fore. SolidFlow is an advanced version of the flow battery, tailored particularly for utility grid and industrial energy storage, marking a deviation from the costly vanadium used in conventional flow batteries to a familiar and wallet-friendly option: carbon. Mercedes is leveraging CMBlu's SolidFlow design, harnessing its solar panel array at their Rastatt plant in Germany, with an aim to be fully renewable. The excess energy generated by the solar fence will be collected and stored in flow batteries, available for use during non-sunlight hours. Not an abstract plan but a solid project in the pipeline, the initial offering by the SolidFlow system will provide six hours of stored energy, with possibilities of expanding with time due to its modular format. What makes this even more appealing is the "organic" element of CMBlu's flow battery system. The use of readily available carbon, which is easily obtainable and recyclable, supports the company's agenda of targeting long-duration and high-density energy storage solutions up to gigawatt hours (GWh). For more information on selling solar virtually across the USA visit www.tstpros.com.

✅ Understanding the promising role of flow batteries as a sensible energy storage option. ✅ The adoption of CMBlu Energy AG’s SolidFlow system for utility grid and industrial energy storage, their role in Mercedes' renewable model, and why this all matters. ✅ CMBlu's focus on long-duration and high-density energy storage applications and their strategic moves in making strides in the sustainable energy space. Alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries, flow batteries are gaining interest in the solar power spectrum, thanks to their potential in energy storage. Close to this development, CMBlu Energy AG's SolidFlow battery storage system has come to the fore. SolidFlow is an advanced version of the flow battery, tailored particularly for utility grid and industrial energy storage, marking a deviation from the costly vanadium used in conventional flow batteries to a familiar and wallet-friendly option: carbon. Mercedes is leveraging CMBlu's SolidFlow design, harnessing its solar panel array at their Rastatt plant in Germany, with an aim to be fully renewable. The excess energy generated by the solar fence will be collected and stored in flow batteries, available for use during non-sunlight hours. Not an abstract plan but a solid project in the pipeline, the initial offering by the SolidFlow system will provide six hours of stored energy, with possibilities of expanding with time due to its modular format. What makes this even more appealing is the "organic" element of CMBlu's flow battery system. The use of readily available carbon, which is easily obtainable and recyclable, supports the company's agenda of targeting long-duration and high-density energy storage solutions up to gigawatt hours (GWh). For more information on selling solar virtually across the USA visit www.tstpros.com.

We are very excited for our partnership with Wolfspeed, who shares our belief in innovation, US manufacturing, performance and quality. Learn more about the advantages this will bring to the renewables industry in this case study. #Inverter #Partnership #SiC #Innovation #MadeinAmerica

Forecasting solar energy generation of a 1.5MWp capacity: Welcome to our project, where we aim to forecast the solar energy generation of a 1.5MWp capacity solar power plant. Solar energy is a renewable and sustainable form of energy that has gained significant attention in recent years due to its environmental benefits. However, the generation of solar energy is influenced by various factors such as weather conditions, time of the year, and geographical location. This makes it challenging to accurately predict the amount of energy a solar power plant can produce. In this project, we will develop a model to forecast the energy generation of a 1.5MWp capacity solar power plant. We will use 4year historical data, to train our model. Our goal is to create a reliable and accurate forecasting model that can help in the efficient management and utilization of solar energy. This project is not only crucial for optimizing the use of renewable energy sources but also for contributing to the global efforts in reducing carbon emissions. By accurately forecasting solar energy generation, we can ensure a stable and continuous power supply, thereby reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. We look forward to embarking on this journey of harnessing the power of the sun more efficiently and sustainably.

Local renewable energy zones (LREZ) will be established in Caloundra and Townsville, with the installation of community battery storage—all to help enhance the community’s renewable energy generation. The LREZ will facilitate local energy generation, storage, and distribution across existing electricity infrastructure. Working hand-in-hand with Energy Queensland’s local network-connected batteries, the LREZs will allow the benefits of renewable energy to be accessible to all in the community, including people who cannot invest in solar. This includes renters, vulnerable customers and those who live in unit complexes. Functionally, LREZs will operate courtesy of households equipped with rooftop solar panels transferring excess energy generated during the day into local batteries. This stored energy will then be distributed back to the community during the evening peak when solar production is minimal, but energy demand is high. Both LREZs will see the deployment of up to 8.4MW/18.8MWh of battery storage and support up to an additional 2.8MW of solar PV. The benefits will be shared across residential and commercial customer sites, starting from January 2025. LREZs like these are part of a broader network of renewable energy zones (REZ) across the state. These REZs connect various clean energy sources—such as wind and solar projects—across large regions in a coordinated manner. Ultimately, they act like a modern-day equivalent of power stations and help put downward pressure on electricity prices, attract investment, create jobs, and improve outcomes for regional communities and industries. For more detailed information, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/g_6FTXPE

Storage for renewable energy generation is the next level in the energy transition game. The unprecedented speed at which wind and solar increase their share in the electricity mix leads to growth pains of curtailments and low capture prices. Thus, the flexibility that different storage solutions can offer, both on the generation and demand side, grows in importance too. Sepehr Soltani shared a Rystad Energy research into the SEE market that puts Bulgaria and Greece in the top 5 most attractive markets in terms of energy arbitrage potential. Lucia Dólera and Michal Kalousek noted battery energy storage solutions have really taken off over the last couple of years, both in terms of cost reduction and revenue generation streams. The modularity of the technology, spanning in size from several kWh for residential applications to hundreds of MWh in the utility-scale segment, makes it a perfect match for co-location with renewable energy generation assets. Martin Georgiev, representing Bulgaria's largest renewable energy producer as well as system services provider, reminded us that storage technologies are not always competitors. BESS and PHES are largely complementary, as batteries can offer more power and faster response for frequency regulation time while pumped hydro can offer longer duration and spinning reserve. Thomas Gulden commented on the breadth of use cases for customers and the need to carefully consider different aspects of the application to select the right storage technology. Thank you, guys! It was a real pleasure to moderate this panel!

Heatwave Strikes Europe, Virtual Power Plants Draw Attention--Martian Post📬006 ♨A summer heatwave has hit many regions in Spain and Italy, causing a surge in electricity demand. Meanwhile, the integration of more fluctuating renewable energy into the grid adds another layer of challenges to maintaining stability. To address this issue, virtual power plants (VPPs) as an important provider for charge flexibility are gaining significant attention and are gradually being incorporated into the power system. 🧐What is the Virtual Power Plant? A VPP utilizes information management technology to monitor, forecast, optimize, and trade electricity generated by distributed energy resources, including power generation units, such as PV panels and wind turbines, as well as flexible power consumers, including EV chargers and battery energy storage systems (BESS). 🎏Participation Types There are two main types of VPP participation: the demand side and the supply side. On the demand side, when the grid is stressed, a VPP can employ policy incentives to reduce power demand across its assets, resulting in a significant impact on the grid without noticeably affecting users. Demand-side asset owners can also gain revenue through these incentive policies. On the supply side, electricity generated or stored by solar panels, energy storage systems, or even EV chargers can be sold to the grid for revenue when electricity demand exceeds supply. These participation methods effectively provide flexible charge to the grid, maintaining its resilience. Concurrently, the VPP allows small or less stable power generators, such as EVs in Vehicle-to-Grid scenarios, to participate in the market, which might not be possible without the aggregation capabilities of a VPP. 🎢Future Trend VPPs are rapidly developing worldwide. In 2022, the cumulative installed capacity of global VPP projects reached 21.2 GW; by 2025, the cumulative installed capacity is expected to reach 58-60 GW, according to the 2023 China Virtual Power Plant White Paper. As a key participant in the VPP, BESS has a profound impact on the digital and intelligent development of the renewable energy industry.   In MARTIAN POST📬, we share the most relevant technology and latest market insight in the BESS industry, and please let us know the areas you would like to know more about BESS! 😉

The difference between hybrid and off-grid power inverters Inverters are vital components in renewable energy systems. They play a key role in converting energy generated from renewable sources such as solar and wind energy into usable electrical energy. With the increasing use of renewable energy systems, two main types of inverters have emerged: Hybrid Inverter and Off-Grid Power Inverter. In this article, we will discuss the difference between these two types of inverters, and highlight their advantages and disadvantages.