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Harmonic filters: A key factor for a healthy power grid

Smart Energy International

However, as our reliance on electricity has grown, so too has the complexity of our power grids. The addition of more electronic devices and renewable energy sources has resulted in an increase in harmonic distortion, which can lead to significant problems such as power quality issues, equipment failure and reduced efficiency.

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How the utilities industry is building a sustainable future

Smart Energy International

What may come as a surprise is that the utilities industry is leading when it comes to adopting sustainable practices. Energy Transition for Sustainability. As noted, the utilities industry is shifting to more sustainable practices. Raw source materials needed to generate power, i.e., sun, wind, or water, are basically free.

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EIB finances grid upgrades across Germany

Smart Energy International

million) to municipal energy supplier Thüringer Energie AG (TEAG) to upgrade and digitise the electricity grid in Thuringia, Germany. The project will upgrade and expand the grid in rural areas to meet the needs of the energy transition.

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BayWa r.e. completes unique PV, wind and battery storage system in Germany

Smart Energy International

These PV systems with a total capacity of 690kWp are now connected to the power grid without their own inverters, but via an existing 2MW wind turbine. Technically sophisticated, it represents a plant combination of wind and solar energy including battery storage , which is said to be unique in Europe in this form.

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New Sustainable Energy Factbook shows 2020 was ‘blockbuster’ year for renewables in America

Renewable Energy World

clean energy sectors showed strong resilience in 2020, continuing a decade-long growth trend, BloombergNEF (BNEF) and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) find in their annual joint report. The full 2021 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook is available for download here. power in 2020. Source: BloombergNEF.

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By 2029, Half of New US Wind Installations Will Be Offshore

GreenTechMedia

The United States offshore wind industry is set to ramp up from near-zero today to as much as 25 gigawatts in 2029, according to new Wood Mackenzie research. There are concerns that price declines, driven by technology and economies of scale, may not be sustainable.

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Smart Energy Finances: Funding for Capalo AI’s market optimisation platform

Smart Energy International

According to the startup, with the popularity and commissioning of renewable energy rising globally, the role of energy storage and flexible demand will be crucial, necessitating the balance of consumption and production of electricity to ensure grid stability. A subsidiary of E.ON A subsidiary of E.ON Essent has 2.3

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