Energy Infrastructure
Integrating energy and material efficiency in public distribution transformers
The European Green Deal outlined ambitions to make the economy more material efficient. This ambition was reflected in Article 7 of the latest edition of the Transformer Ecodesign Regulation. The sustainable peak load concept deployed in distribution transformers represents such a smart solution. It does not change the transformers themselves, but instead maximizes their output for material efficiency without compromising on their energy performance. The model took the ubiquitous 400 kVA - 24 kV/0.4 kV transformer as a starting point and calculated the difference between replacing all the end-of-life 400kVA units in the EU with conventional 540k The former is subject to regulation, while the latter must be taken into account when evaluating the unit is environmental performance, expressed in kWh. For load profiles with short peaks and a low average load losses are fixed at a lower value than that of a conventional 540 kVA unit, or at a low peak load, or with sustainable peak, or a low-load losses.
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hydrogen is an all-rounder and can be used in many different ways. It is not only an energy carrier, but also used as a raw material for industrial purposes. In the future, hydrogen could be produced in large quantities through the use of renewable.
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Decisions made today to build assets impact the energy system decades in the future. The last steam train left Swindons incredible factory with over 200 built during the preceding decade. Between the first commercial diesel train and the last steam train being retired are 43 years.
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More and more companies are setting their own targets for reducing emissions. They know that their own future and competitiveness are at stake. Some committed German companies are networking in the Climate Protection Companies initiative. Green energy networks help companies tap into new potential as well.
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Heat Roadmap Europe provides the data that engineers need to decarbonise heating and cooling systems. The project has inspired EMB3Rs and is redesigning our energy sector. Heating and cooling is probably the most diverse sector of Europes energy system.
Read Full articleWhy would you use hydrogen for power generation?
SSE and Equinors plan to build a hydrogen power station in the UK. To help navigate this topic I have provided a guide to hydrogen colours. It does not seem to make too much sense to use electricity to make hydrogen to then convert it.
Read Full articleEV supply chain majors pilot Re|Source, a blockchain solution for end-to-end cobalt traceability
Re|Source is a solution to trace responsibly produced cobalt from the mine to the electric car. It is designed with the direct input of responsible sourcing, and supply chain experts from all participating companies, proactively addressing the growing need for cobalt value chain.
Read Full articleWhat is cold local heat?
Cold local heating is a heat supply with relatively low temperatures. The principle of heat supply is particularly interesting with regard to climate protection. It allows waste heat from industry or renewable energies to be used. There are no or only minor losses in the pipeline.
Read Full article6 Use Cases: Open Call for Innovative Grid Services
INTERRFACE publishes an Open Call for innovators with €60,000 awarded to each successful applicant. The call opens on 30 March 2021 and accepts applications until 30 June 2021. InterRFACE is a sister project of OneNet - One Integrated Power.
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