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Making renewables smarter
The use of artificial intelligence in industries continues at an impressive rate. For the solar and wind industries, which already have benefited from artificial intelligence applications in weather forecasting and control, the positive impact will be on inspections and certification, with further-term impacts on supply chain and even transportation and construction. How quickly these impacts occur is an issue of debate ─ but they surely will occur.
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Data analytics in the electricity sector
Data analytics has already changed several industries and the power sector is next. Whilst there are many positive impacts currently being realized from data analytics, with more to come, there are also challenges to be overcome.
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A world first for HVDC gas-insulated system
Nowadays, HVDC systems have become a common solution for long distance power transmission. But the application of gas-insulated technologies to HVDC has not. For the first time, long-term testing has commenced to independently verify and demonstrate that this technology is ready for real-life application. The recommended test will be performed on a complete 320kV HVDC GIS, designed and assembled by ABB in KEMA’s HVDC laboratory.
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Generating new value from ageing renewable energy projects
End of life planning is becoming an increasingly prominent issue in the renewables sector. This is particularly the case in wind power, where the first commercial wind energy projects are now reaching – or in some cases just passing – their expected 20-year lifetime. How can investors and owners take advantage of lifetime extension opportunities to extract further value from renewable energy projects?
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Offshore wind: The time is now
In recent years, the world has taken major steps towards a lower-carbon energy system. However, we still have some way to go to meet internationally agreed emissions targets for combatting climate change. The good news is that, after years of impressive progress, offshore wind is now ready to become a major contributor to global energy production as well.
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