
Behind-the-Meter Energy Storage Systems
This paper explores renewables-linked behind-the-meter energy storage systems. It explores applications which can be performed with such systems, including the business model behind such applications and the duty cycle requirements of such applications. It also explores siting and technology choices, including battery types, inverter classifications and other purchasing and installation…
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Author: Edd Gent While solar and wind power are rapidly becoming cost-competitive with fossil fuels in areas with lots of sun and wind , they still can’t provide the 24/7 power we’ve become used to.…
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We are at the dawn of a new industrial age – the age of clean energy technology manufacturing – that is creating major new markets and millions of jobs. A perfect fit to our urgency to decarbonise…
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This week, there is a big article in the Financial Times about how Brussels is re-tooling industrial policy. The focus of the article is on how there is increasing support to develop the battery…
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As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, renewable energy sources are rapidly transforming the global energy landscape. This shift represents not just a technological…
Read Full articleHow will energy look in 2030? My 10 predictions for the next 10 years!
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The global electricity sector stands at a pivotal juncture as it navigates the transition to cleaner energy sources while meeting rising demand. According to the International Energy Agency's latest…
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