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When is the grid “full”?
Recently, I wrote about the latest negotiation results for a new German government . On Sunday, the Social Democrats adopted the proposal for a new grand coalition – a repeat with the Christian…
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Energy revolution starts with Smart grids
Building safe, secure and efficient energy infrastructure is one of the EU's top goals which is going to be boosted by an investment of almost 1 billion euros. About 84% of this amount should be used…
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Transforming Europe's Energy Grids for a Sustainable Future
1. The Vision: Connecting Europe's Energy Grids for the Future Europe is in the midst of a major energy transition, driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of renewable…
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The DSO of the immediate future
The so-called Energy Transition involves the transformation of the electricity grids, and their digitalization goes beyond their equipment. It is a new paradigm based on radical changes in the…
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Utility Asset Management—Digital Twin or Digital Octuplets
As I write this, my daughter is on the verge of giving birth to her first child. As far as we know, she is not having twins. But you never know. So the notion of digital twin came to my mind. Some…
Read Full articleRenewables: wind farms and grid support functions
Renewable energy is increasingly a challenge to maintain grid stability. Therefore power stations are often required to provide adaptable grid-supporting functions in the form of so-called “grid codes” or feed-in regulations. This case study describes the situation in Portugal, the need to adapt to Portaria 596 grid code and how the reactive current converters of Knorr-Bremse PowerTech deliver…
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3 ways AI can support energy management
There are several ways that AI can be used to support energy management. Here are a 3 examples: Predictive maintenance Predictive maintenance (PdM) is a technique that uses data from sensors and other…
Read Full article10 Facts about Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) are at the heart of developing synergies between the transport and energy sectors. EV integration into the electricity grid offers a particularly compelling solution for energy storage and grid services, enabled by so-called vehicle-to-grid mechanisms and smart charging. The shift to electric vehicles will also bring about additional employment and environmental benefits…
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Transforming the Grid: Electric Vehicles as Key Players in the Energy Landscape
Electric Vehicles and Their Synergy with the Grid The integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into the energy grid represents a pivotal shift towards more sustainable and efficient energy use. This…
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Energy storage investments - bridging production and consumption
The February 2021 energy crisis in Texas was yet another stark reminder of just how broken our national power grid is and how difficult the energy transition will be. The shift to renewable energy…
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