The evolution of modern electrical grids Global warming is a reality that faces humankind. The world has embraced this fact (albeit a few individuals trying to make things ‘great’ again) and has steadfastly begun the fight against it. The European Union was one of the first bodies to start initiatives and issued directives to combat…
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Electric vehicles and microgrids: they need each other
Achieving the targets set by the EU to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 to 95% by 2050 has proven to be challenging due to many characteristics of energy systems as complex socio-technical systems. At the same time as for the energy sector a shift from fossil resources to sustainable, renewable energy applies also to…
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The role of hydrogen in the energy system
There is global concern about the harmful effects to the environment of power generation methods based on fossil fuels, as well as uncertainty regarding the limited amount of these sources. Both things have caused the need to develop more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy production methods. In this scenario, hydrogen and hydrogen technologies can play…
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The role of Demand Response
Electricity paves an alternative path Environmental concerns have spurred a remarkable growth of electricity generation from renewable energy sources the last two decades. Additionally, the endeavor of many countries to get subsidy new units such as battery storage systems, electric vehicles and fuel cells, propels a further integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) into the…
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