Pakistan has grown its photovoltaic solar energy capacity by an astounding amount in a remarkably short space of time. The shock surge has given residents the power to survive blackouts, but it threatens to disrupt the grid. A solar surge has reached new heights in Pakistan, sparking what some experts are calling one of the … Continue reading Pakistan’s surprise photovoltaic solar surge shocks experts and grid
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) and storage can stabilize the grid
There are many factors that affect the stability of an electrical network at any given time. The most common challenge is matching supply with demand. The amount of energy consumers need varies depending on the time of day and weather conditions or even a national holiday or major event. In the United States, for example, … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) and storage can stabilize the grid
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The largest electrical cable in the world allows sharing wind energy 765 km away
Viking Link is the largest HVDC interconnector in the world. Or in other words, the longest electrical cable, 765 km long and connecting the electrical networks of the United Kingdom and Denmark. This is a high-voltage submarine cable, buried in the seabed, which will have the future capacity to power 1.4 million British homes from … Continue reading The largest electrical cable in the world allows sharing wind energy 765 km away
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DNV builds up high-voltage grid expertise with acquisition of Power System Dynamics
The acquisition expands DNV’s grid analysis and flexible AC transmission optimisation offer, strengthening its services to power grid operators with a focus on fast changing power markets. DNV announced today that it has acquired Power System Dynamics (PSD Consulting Engineering Pty. Ltd.), a grid consulting firm providing worldwide specialised services for high-voltage power systems from … Continue reading DNV builds up high-voltage grid expertise with acquisition of Power System Dynamics
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Germany’s biggest wind energy plant has been connected to the grid
Germany’s biggest wind farm has been fully connected to the grid. According to EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW), its Albatros offshore wind farm is located roughly 100 km off the coast of Germany. “The Hohe See offshore wind farm has already been in operation since October 2019. Now its smaller neighbour Albatros is also producing … Continue reading Germany’s biggest wind energy plant has been connected to the grid
Continue readingWind turbines in Japan survive both tsunami and earthquake
While some of Japan’s nuclear plants have suffered disaster and are spewing dangerous radiation into the skies, Japan’s wind energy facilities escaped damage.
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WFES 2011 Technology Forum highlights energy innovations to lower costs while promoting capacity and reliability.
Continue readingVolkswagen Shows Electric Vehicles Milano Taxi
Volkswagen has announced that it will launch its first production electric vehicles in 2013. Electric cars that are driven emissions-free will revolutionise mobility over the mid-term, especially in urban areas.
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