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Are power grids prepared for the renewable energy revolution? Sadly, they are not. This poses a serious threat to our electricity security and the success of the energy transition. In this article we explain why this is the case and why Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are a partial but
A Feed-in Tariff scheme (FIT) is a form of economic policy used to promote the deployment of renewable energy. It gained significant popularity during the early stages of renewable energy deployment. The Solar Market Outlook (2022-2026) by SolarPower Europe shows it remains a popular policy option. Nevertheless, governments around the
If you are a homeowner or a business interested in solar energy to power your everyday activities, you have certainly heard of net metering. But you might not have a full picture about its functioning and benefits yet. Therefore, here you find an overview of how net metering works and
Investing in photovoltaic systems is undoubtedly a good idea. However, for non-specialist in this field, it is not easy to determine what kind of PV system and how many solar panels you need. Unfortunately, some solar businesses will use this knowledge gap and try to sell a larger solar systems
Over the upcoming three decades, battery energy storage will be the fastest growing source of power system flexibility in all scenarios. According to the International Energy Agency, installed battery storage, including both utility-scale and behind-the-meter systems, amounted to more than 27 GW at the end of 2021. Since then, the
How can we facilitate the energy transition while increasing electricity security? More specifically, how can allow for a faster and smoother deployment of renewables while reducing electricity price fluctuations and minimizing public grid disruptions and congestions? The answer is by increasing power system flexibility. Accordingly, this article will address what
Our power-grid is getting increasingly complex, while the infrastructure in place is insufficient to support our modern generation and consumption behavior. While the electrification of transportation, industry and overall lifestyle is an important step toward a climate neutral future, it provides challenges such as ways for efficient peak shaving that