US EditionThe Tech Upgrade That Might Finally Fix the World’s Energy Grids
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The Tech Upgrade That Might Finally Fix the World’s Energy Grids
Many countries need to invest heavily in upgrading their electrical grid system, as vast quantities of renewable energy get connected, many from non-conventional energy-producing regions. In most countries, the transmission network was built several decades ago around conventional power plants in energy hubs. However, as countries increase their green energy capacity and decentralise energy production, most grid systems cannot cope with the infl…
The stability of the German electricity grid is facing challenges due to the rapid expansion of renewable energies. Tennet CEO Tim Meyerjürgens explains the risks and the need for rapid grid expansion.
Tennet, Germany's largest electricity grid operator, is warning of delays in line construction. "I see a great risk that we'll lose momentum again," Tennet Germany CEO Tim Meyerjürgens told the "Süddeutsche Zeitung" (Saturday editions). The reason is the abolition of acceleration laws in response to the war in Ukraine. This could result in a delay of two to three years. "If the expansion of renewables continues at a very dynamic pace as before a…
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