3 Ways Renewable Energy Can Grow in a 21st Century Grid | Greentech Media

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1. February 19, 2016 at 9:46 am

   Tomi Engdahl says:

   US Department of Energy fueling our future
   http://www.edn.com/design/power-management/4441414/US-Department-of-Energy-fueling-our-future?_mc=NL_EDN_EDT_EDN_weekly_20160218&cid=NL_EDN_EDT_EDN_weekly_20160218&elqTrackId=5092491c843648d185352f4ecd09dfdd&elq=67b4966efe9f430b8e0133b911161c89&elqaid=30892&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=27031

   The US Department of Energy (DOE) mission is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through science and technology solutions.

   Let’s take a closer look at what this government agency is doing technologically and scientifically to make life better in America with respect to energy. At the end of each page we’ll reveal the latest studies and solutions proposed to solve any problems associated with these ideas.

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2. February 19, 2016 at 9:48 am

   Tomi Engdahl says:

   Connecting renewable energy systems
   Electrical engineers have several items to consider when interconnecting renewable energy production systems.
   http://www.csemag.com/single-article/connecting-renewable-energy-systems/c7ab8d119885482b87734333f04f7ff9.html

   Whether designing a renewable energy production system (REPS) to connect into an existing building’s electrical system, or designing a solar-ready facility where only a means to interconnect a future REPS is provided, the details of the interconnection can have a major impact on the design, cost, and schedule of a REPS project.

   The design of an electrical utility grid-connected REPS, whether it be photovoltaic (PV), wind, or alternative technology, can be broken into two parts:

   The energy system itself, including production equipment, conversion equipment, and any other balance of system components
   The electrical interconnection to the grid.

   The design of the former is usually straightforward, and the rough cost and design is easily predicted as early as the proposal process. The interconnection design, which is often overlooked until later in the design process, can have drastic implications on the system size, project schedule, and project costs—both the upfront cost and lifecycle cost of the system. Considering the electrical interconnection early will improve the likelihood of eliminating project pitfalls associated with these items.

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