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🔋 Why Backup Power Matters More Than Ever 🔋 As intense heat waves and frequent power outages become the new norm, the need for reliable backup power is increasingly crucial. Right now in Houston more than 1.2 million people are still without power and 12 people died in the sweltering heat after Hurricane Beryl. CBS Evening News just highlighted this pressing issue, and it underscores why Microgrid and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) like the ones that GridVest sources are so important. 🌍💡 Did you know that California has installed 10,000 MW of energy storage, equivalent to five nuclear power plants? Additionally, 85% of new capacity on the grid is solar and storage. Watch the CBS Evening News segment here: https://lnkd.in/eAfuRjDE Feel free to reach out if you want to learn more about our batteries and flexible payment terms. #EnergyStorage #Microgrid #BESS #Innovation #SustainableEnergy #GridVestPartners #BackupPower #Solar #California

Renewable energy is growing across the US, but if you look at existing/historic clean energy generation, there are big regional differences. Check out the amount of #hydropower in these leading (dark green) Northern states like Vermont, Washington and Oregon. In Southeastern states like Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia, clean electricity is mostly sourced from #nuclear. What's most incredible to me is the amount of #wind energy generated in South Dakota! Nearly 58% of its electricity came from wind turbines alone in 2022, with over 1,000 wind turbines installed. https://lnkd.in/eAy7ZFB5 #cleanenergy #grid #electricity Canary Media Inc.

Grid connections are clearly an incredibly complex issue but one that needs to be a top priority if we are to achieve our net-zero goals. One of the many benefits of solar is that it can be super quick to deploy, so we need to capitalise on this. #solar #renewableenergy #gridconnection

Current planning The first steps of the transition have been manageable with renewable energy projects now meeting almost 50% of power demand, with surviving coal- and gas-fired power plants coping with dunkelflaute. With the rollout of energy efficiency measures, demand has actually dropped since 2000, avoiding need for grid reinforcement. The main downside has been that consumers are now paying hundreds of millions of pounds each year as compensation to wind farm owners to switch off supplies when the grid is oversubscribed. Along with the out-of-date balancing point price mechanism, these payments have led to the UK being saddled with Europe’s highest priced electricity. To decarbonise the remaining 50% of our supplies and meet the growing demand from electrification, we will need the equivalent of either 20 new Dogger Bank wind farms or 15 new Hinkley Point nuclear plants by 2050. Unleashing solar or promoting onshore wind farms will contribute to the goal but private investment in any of these technologies will only materialise alongside offtake guarantees. Major power investments are auctioned under “contracts for difference” agreements guaranteeing payment. To avoid the situation where we continue to pay hundreds of millions or even billions of pounds annually to shut in supplies, we must have a strong and flexible grid system with energy storage capability to match supplies to demand throughout the year.

US wind energy out-produced coal in March and April.  Deployment of wind and solar plants are expanding in the US, and globally, at accelerating rates as the cost is dropping below nuclear, coal and even natural gas. The trend will continue as coal is replaced by renewables in the pecking order. Energy storage and batteries are essential and must keep pace. #ANDnotOR https://lnkd.in/eMtWKUrt

🌱 Discover the transformative power of renewable energy in our blog! From solar to wind, hydropower to geothermal, explore how these sustainable sources are reshaping our world for a brighter, greener future. #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability 🌍💡 https://hubs.li/Q02rRXZM0

A draft document reveals the European Commission's plan for 90% renewable electricity in the EU by 2040, mainly from solar, wind, and some nuclear energy. The EU aims to invest significantly in expanding and upgrading its power grid to handle the shift to renewable sources. This transition requires smarter and more flexible grids. As the EU moves towards greener energy, investing in storage technology is key for a sustainable and secure energy future. #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage #EU2040

It takes a great deal of material to produce solar panels and wind turbines. Wind and solar energy technologies collect diffuse and intermittent gusts of wind and rays of sunlight to generate electricity, which means they have a very low energy density in comparison to other generation technologies, like fossil fuels or nuclear. Check out the article for more details. #EnergySaving #SolarEnergy #CO2 #ShipandShoreEnvironmental

According to an International Energy Agency (IEA)'s report, the decoupling of global #electricity demand and emissions would be important given the #energy sector's increasing electrification. It is essential that #renewable #energy continues to grow in order to meet the expected increase in demand due to #decarbonisation. It is therefore a good time to invest in #PV and #wind energy projects. https://reut.rs/3UleRb4

Celebrating Global Energy Independence Day: Pioneering the Future with #Hydrogen On #GlobalEnergyIndependenceDay, we reflect on the crucial journey towards sustainable energy solutions. Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydroelectric, nuclear, hydrogen, and geothermal power offer promising alternatives. However, transitioning to these sources is challenging due to knowledge gaps, cost concerns, and perceived inconveniences. Raising awareness and understanding of renewable energy's benefits is essential for driving this change. At CPC-Cryolab, we are proud to contribute to this higher purpose through our work with #Hydrogen. Since the first commercial use of hydrogen, CPC-Cryolab has been at the forefront, providing the essential valves and equipment that harness the power of this remarkable element. Hydrogen's potential as a clean, #RenewableEnergy source is immense, offering a pathway to true energy independence. Our commitment to innovation and excellence in #HydrogenTechnology supports the global transition to alternative energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and fostering a cleaner, more #SustainableFuture. Join us in celebrating #GlobalEnergyIndependenceDay and our shared journey towards a more sustainable world. Together, we can embrace renewable energy and pave the way for a brighter, greener tomorrow. #SustainableFuture #HydrogenPower #CleanEnergy #HydrogenValves