More reliable power through renewable energy

An EU-funded project is developing intelligent systems for the energy sector to cope with current power distribution challenges and enable reliable, safe and efficient power supply.

Many countries are promoting a move away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy sources (RES). The increasing amount of electricity stemming from these alternative sources can often cause transmission congestion, which is challenging the way how electricity systems traditionally work. While conventional power plants used to be located close to major demand centres, a great share of RES is often dispersed, located in remote areas far away from large consumption centres. Moreover, their interconnection to the grid can sometimes pose distribution challenges such as step voltage changes and reverse power flow.

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