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Wind and solar power scale up Point 3 in particular shows how the production of wind and PV systems is distributed worldwide. Interesting article by Visual Capitalist https://lnkd.in/eZ6fe8Qd #climatechange #energy #energystorage #globalwarming #sustainability

So, suppose you are an energy geek like me. In that case, I'm sure you would have been tracking prolonged real-time negative prices at -$75/MWh in CAISO this past weekend on Sunday, 3/17, and probably paid attention to ESS's peaking charging profile, which also happens to be #2 historically highest charging event for CAISO BESS at 5.5GWs! California grid is structuring the smoothing of the duck curve effectively through solar generation shifting when the mid-day % renewable generation vs load ratio of 122%. This just shows a great example of how Solar and energy storage work extremely well together to create a more reliable grid system. Thanks Grid Status for making the overall grid monitoring so much easier with data inputs. #reliability #bess #solarenergystorage #california

Weekly power simulation, week 6 of 2024 Another very windy week, almost exclusively powered by renewable energy. Interestingly, Thursday night saw wind and solar generation drop to almost zero for a few hours. Here, the model's five hours' worth of storage kicks in to fill the gap. But what's important is not so much whether the storage can fill the gap entirely - what's important is its ability to reduce the need for other generation or imports. In this case, the shortfall is reduced from app. 8.4GW to 3.2GW. By no means a trivial task, but there's a huge difference between needing 3.2GW, and needing 8.4GW. ----- Each week, I run a simulation using real-world generation data from the Danish power grid, with #windenergy and #solarenergy scaled to match future (2033) capacities, as forecasted by the Danish Energy Agency. See earlier posts by searching for #WeeklyPowerSimulation The original idea for such a simplified, but very illustrative, simulation is David Osmond's from Australian Windlab. His version is found on twitter here: https://t.co/5Y3UiKB5Di

Discover how wind and solar energy are on track to potentially surpass coal in the United States for the first time in 2024. This shift towards cleaner energy sources highlights the challenges and opportunities in balancing grid reliability as demand continues to rise. Learn more about the implications of this trend and its potential impact on the future of energy in the U.S. #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #WindPower #SolarPower 🌎☀️🌿 https://lnkd.in/ePeZVK-P #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #GreenTech #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyInnovation

The Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found that the UK's wind, solar, and hydro sectors generated 90TWh of electricity in 2023, which exceeded the power demand from 28 million homes. Using gas-fired stations would have required over 180TWh of gas, which could heat 15.5 million homes. Renewable generation increased in each quarter of 2023, compared to 2019, their pre-Covid baseline. Gas-fired electricity fell by up to 30% in each quarter of the year. https://bit.ly/48DAcAn #DNO #gridcompliance #developers #powersystem #electricity #gridconnection #electricitybill #sustainability

The Foundation of Resilient Power Grids: In the midst of the UK power sector's transition towards sustainability, Power System Studies emerge as the bedrock of our energy infrastructure. These studies meticulously dissect the complexities of electrical interactions, paving the way for a reliable and seamless electricity supply. With renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydro at the forefront, Power System Studies are the compass guiding us toward an efficient and adaptable grid. You can find more information on our studies here: https://lnkd.in/ee3vv32U Alternatively, speak to one of our experts here: https://lnkd.in/e-SrJ7ay #PowerSystemStudies #PSE2Earthing #PSE2Consulting

Renewable energy sources like wind and solar, paired with energy storage, are proving to be resilient in the face of extreme weather events and outages. #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage #Resilience

💡 💡 💡 Most insightful report on grids in a long while. „Spending on grids today in EU Member States reaches approximately €63 billion, with an average of €28 billion per year earmarked for transmission grids and €35 billion invested in distribution grids in 2022. This spending surpasses the European Commission’s estimate for annual grid investment of €58.4 billion until 2030. Furthermore, it is likely that investment in national transmission systems will need to be augmented to make them “fit-for-purpose” in those countries where grid plans lag behind existing energy policy.“

While solar power has become a cornerstone of our renewable energy future, it’s not without its challenges. The “duck curve,” a term coined to describe the imbalance between peak energy demand and solar energy supply, poses significant risks to grid stability. Dr. Asma A. from Edith Cowan University highlights this issue, underscoring the need for smarter grid management and innovative strategies to ensure that our shift to clean energy remains both sustainable and reliable. Watch the conversation with Asma by clicking on the link in comments. #ConversationsShapingOurFuture #SolarPower #Solar #RenewableEnergy #GridStability #Sustainability #EnergyInnovation