Energy Infrastructure

When is the grid “full”?

Germany is set to get a continuation of the old coalition that few seem to want. But the new grand coalition will not be the same as the old; the platforms differ. The ambitions for renewables and climate protection are greater than before, though details are still lacking. An additional 4GW of solar and 4 GW of wind are to be added by 2020 if the grid can absorb the electricity. Germany could make the construction of new renewable energy projects more advanced by discouraging, if not ruling out, new builds in areas with a defined level of grid congestion - we have the data. The amount of renewable electricity cur curtailed skyrocketed from 2013 to 2015, after falling in 2016, it rose again slightly in 2017 according to preliminary figures, but it never reached 1% of total German power generation (around 6,000 GWh) And the requirement for grid capacity could just be a loophole to limit the auction volumes, says Energy Post. Back to MailOnline.

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India – a global player in energy efficiency
Energy Infrastructure

India – a global player in energy efficiency

EESL is a central player in the Indian energy efficiency market. It is best known for its LED programme, UJALA, which has distributed more than 270 million LEDs across India. In November I made my first ever visit to India to.

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Digital platforms in the energy sector – definition & first applications
Energy Infrastructure

Digital platforms in the energy sector – definition & first applications

In our last two posts we focussed on different concepts for regional flexibility markets. We raised the question whether the future of the distribution grid operators lies in platform businesses or basic asset ownership. In todays post we will shed some light on platforms and their.

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New Utility Business Model: leverage customer base
Energy Infrastructure

New Utility Business Model: leverage customer base

The typical utility model of the past is dead. The rise of renewables is often mentioned as one of the key reasons. But to change the strategy of such a giant is nothing you can do within a few months, not even years.

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Energy Infrastructure

10 Facts about Solar Power

Solar is easy to install, easy to maintain and easy way to save money. Most common objection from solar sceptics is the sun does not shine at night. We have solved this: we now have storage systems that temporarily store generated solar power.

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10 Facts about Solar Power

Energy Infrastructure

10 Facts about Wind Power

Wind power is one of the fastest growing industrial segments in the world. Wind energy is the most efficient solution to reduce emissions in the power sector. Onshore wind is now the cheapest form of new power generation on average across Europe.

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10 Facts about Wind Power

Energy Infrastructure

10 Facts about Cogeneration-CHP

In conventional power plants, heat is not recovered when generating power. In cogeneration plants the heat is put to effective use to provide comfort. Trigeneration means that the plants can also produce cooling. Cogeneration is the simultaneous.

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10 Facts about Cogeneration-CHP

Game Changers in the energy system
Energy Infrastructure

Game Changers in the energy system

The Utility of the Future study looked at the emerging themes reshaping the energy landscape. WEF and McKinsey identified three: Advanced energy acceleration Mobility revolution Energy system fragmentation. The most relevant part of whitepaper comes likely at .

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Why Germany needs a European Energiewende
Energy Infrastructure

Why Germany needs a European Energiewende

The European Union is currently negotiating its 2030 energy goals. Rebecca Bertram looks at why Germany needs a European Energiewende. She says Germany has benefited significantly from the integrated European power grid. Germany needs Europe to drive its own Energ.

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Energy Infrastructure

Behind-the-Meter Energy Storage Systems

The paper explores renewables-linked behind-the-meter energy storage systems. It also explores siting and technology choices, including battery types and inverter classifications. The paper also explores the business model behind such applications and the duty cycle requirements of such.

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Behind-the-Meter Energy Storage Systems