Analysis of Demand Response – Electric utilities across the globe are in a constant process of matching the amount of energy generated and distributed with the energy consumption needs of their consumers. A very common occurrence is that sometimes the consumer demand for electricity surpasses the generation or available electrical capacity of the utilities. The …
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Power-to-heat (P2H) technologies play a crucial role in integrating variable renewable energy (VRE) into the power grid. P2H can provide flexibility to the power system by shifting energy demand from the electricity grid to the heat sector. P2H can be used to store energy during periods of excess renewable generation and release it during periods …
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Lithium-ion batteries are used in everything from laptop computers to electric vehicles to electric aircrafts. These types of batteries have thrived in the last decade due to their relative ease of manufacture, relatively high energy density (compared to legacy nickel-metal hydride and common alkaline batteries) and existing in-depth technical understanding of their battery chemistry. One …
The human population is growing at an ever-increasing rate. In a world driven by energy, it is only a matter of time before we run out of our current energy sources, namely oil and coal. Therefore, providing clean and sustainable energy to everyone is at the top of the to-do list for roboticist all over …
The concept of microgrids is appealing. Intelligent independent energy that is oftentimes associated with renewable resources making a difference to local people. There are of course drawbacks, usually the cost, but with the help of government grants and the newest breakthroughs in AI technology microgrids are becoming more accessible. So what is a microgrid and …
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The ills of the current energy model are becoming increasingly evident in many environmental and health areas. Since humans became aware of the potential of fossil fuels, there has been no real profound change in how we use them. It is true that we have learned to store electrical energy and even developed fission nuclear …
Algae Based BioFuel – A Promising Alternative or a Distant Myth? Read More »
With the rise of renewable energy, the world faces a new problem to solve. During the years of the fossil fuel monopoly, energy storage was not a problem, since nature itself was responsible for providing these deposits. In contrast, the strategy to be followed with most renewable energies is different: the aim is to capture …
Electrical Energy Storage using Synthetic Biology – Is there Potential? Read More »
Energy is one of the fastest-growing industries on the market today. With increasing energy consumption, the present energy sector is at the crossroads of a technical transition—the rise of renewable energy calls for efficient energy storage powered by robust technology. The energy storage market has grown at a staggering rate that has changed energy production, …
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Climate crisis, depleting natural resources, aging grid systems, higher fuel costs, and next-generation energy technologies have driven the need for intelligent systems for efficient management of the electric grid. The integration of emerging technologies in the energy industry has led to the modernization of the grid. Modern smart grids comprise artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet …
