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Energy Sector - WhatNext

Digital twin use cases in the UK energy sector

The UK energy sector is in a transition phase where the UK has set an ambitious goal of net-zero emission by 2050. The UK energy sector needs to adopt innovative strategies and digital technologies to combat challenges such as energy security, affordability, integration of renewable energy, and optimization of the operating cost of the UK’s …

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Municipal Solid Waste - WhatNext

Torrefaction of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to Char – Current and Future Trends

Residential areas throughout the world have problems with waste disposal with over 2 billion tonnes of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) produced annually around the world. The anticipated population growth of 9.5 billion by 2050, along with industrialization and rapid development of urban and suburban areas, is expected to keep increasing the amount of MSW generated. …

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Battery Management - WhatNext

Blockchain IoT for Smart Electric Vehicle Battery Management

Blockchain Internet of Things (IoT) for smart Electric Vehicle (EV) battery management is an emerging technology that has the potential to revolutionise how battery management is conducted in EVs. This technology is a combination of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and IoT. It can provide the ability to securely collect and organise data from multiple EV …

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Battery Management Systems - WhatNext

Battery Management Systems for Electric Mobility – Current State and Future Trends

With the proliferation of batteries in electric mobility, the need for reliable and safe Battery Management Systems (BMSs) has become crucial. BMSs help maintain the optimal operation of battery packs in Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and protect them from exceeding their operational and safety limits. BMSs help manage the charging and …

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Microgrids - WhatNext

Achieving a Sustainable, Reliable, and Clean Grid through the Use of Microgrids

Microgrids are playing a critical role in the evolving power networks all across the globe. Microgrids can support existing grid infrastructure and, at the same time, add value by ensuring a reliable and uninterrupted supply of electricity, renewable energy integration, efficient energy balancing, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The model of microgrids is successfully implemented …

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Sector Coupling - WhatNext

Sector coupling’s effect on the market price of renewable energy

A crucial effort for the future decades will be to decarbonize the energy supply by switching out fossil fuels for renewable energy sources to meet climate protection goals. When determining future financing requirements, knowing the potential growth and commercial viability of renewable energy sources in the power industry is critical. However, as variable renewable energy …

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Perovskite Solar Cells - WhatNext

Improving the Efficiency Of Perovskite Solar Cells

Enhancing Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency with Tandem Design Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a game changer in the renewables industry over the years. They have proven to be more affordable than traditional solar panels and can be effectively installed in the front facades and rooftops of buildings. Another feature of perovskite solar cells that …

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Fuel management systems - Whatnext

Fuel management systems for licensed fleets using real time telematics

Fuel Management System: Optimizing Efficiency and Ensuring Accountability The fuel management system is a technology-driven solution that aims to manage and monitor fuel consumption of a vehicle or an entire fleet of vehicles. It collects fuel-related data like fuel consumption, inventory, and purchase history from all vehicles in the fleet and uses telematics and analytics-based …

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Sustainable circular bioeconomy - Whatnext

Challenges to overcome to achieve a sustainable circular bioeconomy

Challenges to overcome to achieve a sustainable circular bioeconomy The circular bioeconomy is an approach to economic growth that centers on the use and management of biomass. This could potentially revolutionize the global economy, which currently relies heavily on non-renewable resources and fossil fuels and help tackle the three main global issues: providing clean water, …

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