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“Utility-scale #BESS: Best practices to mitigate hazards” “A report from Leeward Renewable Energy has investigated #batteryenergystoragesystem (BESS) #fires and other #thermalrunaway events to try and put them into context.” NOVEMBER 26, 2024 - MICHAEL PUTTRÉ From ESS News “Leeward Renewable Energy, a Dallas-based owner of US #solar , #wind , and #batterystorage projects, has released a report on #BESShazards to highlight the causes of thermal runaway and fires in #lithiumionbatteries and to place them in context. The study, by Thomas Ebel, senior manager of BESS engineering at Leeward, examined potential causes of BESS hazards, the effects of different #batterychemistry , and lessons learned from previous incidents.” “The report did not factor in #mechanicaldamage from #accidents or #naturalevents such as #earthquakes and #tornadoes .” “Various scenarios considered BESS hazards including #spikes or #shortcircuits running through electrodes from mechanical and/or #electrochemicalstress inside #batterycells . The report found such stresses tend to result from #electrolytedegradation or #impropervoltage forced into a battery system. Such events result in #excessiveheat that can cause thermal runaway.” https://lnkd.in/eNpvMNJW Source- original post Read all my posts #MariusPreston

We just read this interesting article about the potential of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and it being a promising renewable energy technology. Harnessing the temperature differences in ocean waters to generate electricity, OTEC offers a unique and consistent energy source that could complement other renewable technologies. With the capacity to provide base-load power, OTEC represents an innovative pathway to diversify the global energy mix while reducing dependence on fossil fuels. What are the biggest challenges and opportunities you see with bringing OTEC into the renewable energy mix? Let us know what you think in the comments section. #RenewableEnergy #OTEC #SustainableEnergy #Innovation #CleanTech https://lnkd.in/eADDV-Jq

By completion of this course i have gained valuable knowledge and skills essential for contributing to the growing field of renewable energy, particularly in wind energy technology.

Solar Engineering FAQ: 🌞 Harnessing the Power of the Sun The world is increasingly turning towards 🪴 renewable energy solutions to combat climate change and create a sustainable future. Solar engineering, one of the most promising fields in this energy transition, taps into the inexhaustible power of the sun. This 📖 comprehensive FAQ from JMS Energy will delve into the key aspects of solar engineering, answering common questions and shedding light on this pivotal technology. - Check the comments for the link #solarenergy #solarengineering #solarpanels #renewableenergy

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Renewable energy integration into national grids presents both challenges and solutions as the world shifts towards reducing carbon emissions. Exploring the complexities of this transition, the research delves into the stability and reliability of power grids amidst the rise of wind, solar, and hydropower sources. It highlights the critical role of energy storage systems, demand-response mechanisms, and smart grid technologies in managing the variability in energy supply and demand. Additionally, the study analyzes grid modernization, policy frameworks, and financial incentives aimed at facilitating a seamless shift towards a sustainable energy landscape. Drawing lessons from leading countries in renewable energy adoption, the research offers valuable insights into best practices for building a balanced and resilient energy infrastructure.

📢 #CSP technology could retrofit a California oilfield to store solar energy The transition to renewable energy requires batteries capable of long-term energy storage. To address this need, engineers in Kern County, California, are working to retrofit depleted oil wells to store #Concentrated #Solar in super-heated underground water. https://lnkd.in/efSPbhcK #solar #thermal #concentrated

YES! "Renewable energy is the way of the future, but issues such as variability and surplus generation have so far created headaches in the move to fully utilizing these energy solutions. New research led by Murdoch University, School of Engineering and Energy, Associate Professor Ali Arefi has found that using interconnected scattered microgrids may be the answer. "There are challenges associated with the intermittent nature of both energy demands and renewable energy sources that cannot be handled in traditionally designed power grids," Associate Professor Arefi said. "Our new research suggests that interconnected scattered multi-microgrids may be the way of the future." #microgrids #energydistribution

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WA’s Energy Minister Reece Whitby highlighted the initiative’s broader impact on WA’s energy transition. “This pilot won’t just mean there is more clean, reliable, and affordable power for regional WA – it means Horizon Power can better understand how batteries can support microgrids and other off-grid power systems throughout the State,” he said. #renewbales #renewbaleenergy #batteries #bess