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Distributed energy is the only truly resilient power, localized at the community, or residential unit level. Power, quite literally by/for the people. This article also points out that the Utility 1st movers will gain the advantage of early adoption. Gaining the ability to roll out larger, more profitable virtual power plants. When the grid goes down, micro-grids will keep the lights on. When the grids up, they offer monetary savings to those same utilities, via grid balancing & or demand response, to keep the grids up and working, save in the most severe circumstances. DERM's (grid orchestrators), DER, aggregators, solar/home battery manufacturers, kilowatt hours of storage, scheduled dispatch, demand response, demand reduction, become the lingua franca of renewable energy paradigms. #cleantechNOW #greentech #climateaction

By 2030, almost 40% of global energy demand will be powered by renewables. But integrating renewable energy sources into the power grid presents a number of challenges due to their intermittent nature and the mismatch between peak renewable energy generation and demand. The role of technology and how it can be leveraged to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in the energy transition was explored at the 26th World Energy Conference in Rotterdam where industry leaders gathered for a panel discussion where the conversation centered around the potential of technology to drive the energy transition, with a focus on automation, digitalisation, AI, sustainability software and the importance of investing in these technologies.  Read the full article below on Power Technology: #globaldata #powertechnology #worldenergyconference #power #energytransition #technology #investment #sustainability #software https://lnkd.in/gDSAhBsg

GRID STABILITY // How can power grids be kept stable when conventional power plants are shut down? GBA Digital Media Group explores this question and delves into the benefits of using grid-forming inverters - with renewables and energy storage systems - to stabilise grids. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gqjMQzRE    #Rubicon #Energy #Sustainability #SustainableTechnology 

Distributed energy sources and microgrids play a pivotal role in the modern energy landscape. By integrating renewable energy systems, storage solutions, and localised grids, they enhance resilience, reduce reliance on centralised power plants, and promote sustainability. Explore how these approaches shape the future of energy by reading the article. #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy

Hopewind Leads the Electrical Revolution with Grid-Forming Technology As a distinguished leader in electrical solutions, Hopewind excels in technical innovation, constantly injecting new momentum into the progress of a more reliable and stable renewable energy ecosystem. The introduction of grid-forming technology is a core component of Hopewind's pioneering efforts. What is Grid-Forming Technology? Grid-Forming is a revolutionary technology designed to ensure the stable and reliable operation of power grids, especially in the context of renewable energy integration and decentralized networks. Rather than traditional Grid-following systems, Grid-Forming Technology actively regulates the grid's frequency and voltage, ensuring grid stability even during power outages or when disconnected from the central grid. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dg-AyGRu #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #middleeast #africa #india #asiapacific #asia #asia #hopewind #intersolareurope2024 #pvsolar #renewableenergy #smarteaward2024 #solarenergy #solarinverter #windgrid

As we navigate the complexities of the energy transition, the role of electrical grids emerges as pivotal. They form the backbone of our evolving energy landscape, requiring upgrades to enhance flexibility and facilitate the integration of renewable sources. Fredrik Persson, Head of Transmission & Distribution, explores these topics in an insightful interview with Power Info Today, where he shares valuable perspectives on the importance of modernising electrical grids to ensure a reliable and sustainable energy supply. Delve into Fredrik’s insights to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and advancements in grid modernisation. Read the full article and discover the future of energy grids: https://lnkd.in/dsx_9U-b #makingfuture #energytransitiojn #grids

As the grid evolves the distribution, storage and management of electrical energy is changing. There is a shift from centralised power stations to distributed renewable energy. This is characterised by smaller and widely spread power generators, usually coupled with energy storage capacity, which feeds into the distribution grid. Decentralisation results in bidirectional energy flows, where end consumers become prosumers, necessitating the evolution of new energy markets. Done right, decentralisation can promote energy resilience and reduce transmission losses. From a technology perspective, this distributed nature of energy assets like cars, homes, and manufacturing sites is giving rise to the Intelligent Edge where analogue sensing meets #digitalisation. Simply put, we need intelligence at all the critical nodes: across every #energy consumption, production, distribution, and reserve modality. https://lnkd.in/eJfrCfvw

Harmonic filters – essential for power quality in clean energy transition https://lnkd.in/dpy83q8M Wesley Govender | Lead | Digital Power Services | Schneider Electric |  While there is a growing need for renewable energy as countries around the globe seek to reduce their dependency on fossil fuels, the potential drawbacks that come with this transition cannot be ignored. In the realm of utility environments, which encompasses municipalities and renewable energy providers such as Independent Power Producers (IPPs), due consideration must be given to the critical area of power quality. Therefore, power utilities and renewable energy providers’ efforts to embrace greener technologies and ensure efficient grid operations also require a deep understanding of the intricacies of power quality, as harmonic distortion, voltage instability etc, can become a significant challenge... #energy #cleanenergy #harmonic #filters #renewableenergy #energy #fossilfuel Wesley Govender Schneider Electric

Power system engineers can now simulate the impact of grid-forming inverters on power grid stability. These new models, developed by researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and their collaborators, have been approved by the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), making them the first industry-approved, publicly available grid-forming inverter models. By understanding how these inverters operate on the grid, utilities can better integrate renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. This is a significant step towards achieving a decentralised power system. The models represent two mainstream grid-forming technologies: droop control and virtual synchronous machine control. #renewableenergy #sustainability #gridstability #innovation

The growing use of renewable energy and converter technology brings challenges, but the future looks promising. With advancements in technology and our understanding of practical issues improving every day, we are better equipped to handle these complexities. A big thanks to the contributors for this helpful series of short technical articles! #RenewableEnergy #PowerSystems