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In our latest video on #EPLANEssentials, we're diving into an electrifying discussion about the All-Electric Society. Join me as I sit down with Raphael Görner to unravel the intricacies of this transformative concept. Curious to learn what it means, why it's crucial, and what alternatives exist? This conversation is packed with insights that will expand your perspective on the future of energy. ➡ https://lnkd.in/gFvHm-TS Tune in now and join the conversation! ⚡ #EPLAN #Rittal #ExpertEdge #AllElectricSociety #FutureOfEnergy

Wireless, extra terrestrial, constant renewable energy. Sounds both too good to be true and totally made up?! We thought so too! Only it turns out that, not only is it real, it's also technically and economically feasible. In fact, we could see space based solar power - in which solar panels in space capture solar energy before beaming it back to Earth; could enter the grid and meet our base load energy requirements in the very near future. But what exactly is it and how does it work? 🎥: Chris Watkins, Will Henney & George Collings 🗣: Imogen Bhogal (Pierce)  🎞️: George Collings 📝: Imogen Bhogal (Pierce) #solar #solarpower #spaceindustry #spacetechnology #cleanenergy #electricvehicles #sustainability #future  #efficiency #battery

Ground #solar and #wind are driving huge changes in the electric grid to address intermittent availability and low capacity factors. To keep the grid operating with ground #renewables, the way that power is generated, distributed, and managed is changing. These changes are expensive and its showing up in electric bills [1]. Unlike ground renewables, #space based solar (#SBSP) can provide clean inexpensive (yes, cheaper!) firm energy 24 hours a day all year and reduce the need for #storage, #transmission, and demand management. I had the chance to discuss this topic at the TTI/Vanguard "Networks and Communications" conference held in Colorado on Sep 13–15, 2023. The presentation shared a brief history of the US electric grid, the challenges with #decarbonization and renewables, the history of space solar power satellites and Virtus Solis Technologies' efforts to make space based solar power a reality. There is even a live demo of wireless power transmission across the stage! https://lnkd.in/dHGaNMSz #spacetech #deeptech #climatetech

This week in space, Guest: John Mankins - "Clean Energy From Space With John Mankins - The #Future of Space-Based Solar Power" - "#ClimateChange has become a top priority for all of us, including NASA. Space solar power—#beaming #energy from #space 24 hours per day—has become a real possibility and is being studied internationally by the #US, #Europe, #Japan, and #China. It promises to provide a #zeroEmissions, #zeroCarbon source of #energy #worldwide—but it will take significant investment, development, and commitment. A recent NASA-backed study was positive but careful with its conclusions, and John Mankins, one of the first researchers of #SSP in the US who continues to work on the concept, joins us to address the report and to talk about the possible future of limitless, clean, and affordable energy for a hungry world. Headlines: • #Mars #Ingenuity Helicopter ... • #SLIM #Lander... • #Exoplanet #Discovery ... Main Topic: #SpaceBasedSolarPower #SBSP • Benefits - Space solar power collected in space and beamed wirelessly to Earth is carbon-neutral, available 24/7, and faces no weather #disruptions, providing a major #cleanEnergy source. • Viability - The core #concept is scientifically sound and uses proven technology like #satellites and #wireless transmission. Recent advancements in areas like reusable rockets, modular hardware, and efficient solar cells have made costs far more viable. • #NASA Study - A recent NASA-commissioned study reached lackluster conclusions about #economic #feasibility, but used assumptions counter to #emerging #launch #trends on achievable costs for launches and hardware production. • #International #Competition - Other nations like China, Japan, and Europe are #investing much more in #research and planning than the US currently is, challenging the US to regain #leadership in #space #solar #power. • Safety - #WPT #WirelessPowerTransmission systems can be designed to safely beam microwaves at intensities less than natural sunlight. • SPS-ALPHA Concept - Modular #design using sophisticated tracking mirrors, “sandwich modules” of #solarpanels, electronics, and transmitters. Features #mirrors to keep panels illuminated as #satellite orbits. Built of mass-produced, interchangeable parts requiring no new #technology. • Path Forward - Continue incremental technology advancements and on-orbit demonstrations to build confidence. Involve commercial space companies that can leverage economies of scale. Stress US origins of the concept and opportunity to lead in developing this #carbonFree #energy source." This Week in #Space episode 95 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: John Mankins #Space4ALL #AccessEnergy #nextspace #newspaceeconomy #neweconomy

How did Galebreaker help Caithness Long Island Energy Center improve their efficiency? Faced with strong Atlantic winds causing fan blade cracks and U-bolt failures, the energy centre turned to Galebreaker for a solution. Our wind screens have revolutionised the plant's operations by eliminating hardware failures, and enhancing airflow to the ACC. This innovation not only helped resolve the initial wind-related challenges, but also improved overall plant performance. By stabilising internal conditions and reducing static pressure variability, we've also helped to reduce maintenance costs. Our blend of advanced technology and practical design helps set new benchmarks in power plant operational excellence. Are you ready to optimise your energy centre? Reach out to us today! ⚡ #Galebreaker #IndustrialSolutions #CaithnessLongIsland #WindScreenInnovation #EnergyCenterEfficiency #FanBladeProtection #AirflowEnhancement #OperationalExcellence #MaintenanceCostReduction #PowerPlantOptimization

🌊 Check out this fascinating article about the innovative underwater 'kites' that are generating electricity as they move. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we harness renewable energy from the ocean. It's exciting to see how advancements like this can contribute to sustainable energy solutions. #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #CleanTech [Link to the article] https://ift.tt/A4QjJfY

A while ago I watched a video showing a plan flying while using solar energy to power itself. by the looks of it's design and concept, it's really amazing using solar cells to power a plan. But I think it is going to cause issues related to maneuverability of plan during it's flight and whenever the plan will run using traditional fuel, as it is obvious that plan can't use solar power during night, it will consume more fuel due to its less aerodynamic design. On the other hand if research goes by and uses flexible solar cells for this, giving them shape like the aerodynamic shape of plane then for sure it's gonna be amazing 😍. Let me know what do you think about it ? These are only what I think about it. here is the link https://lnkd.in/gXeH9itD #solarpower #solarenergy #renewableenergy #energyconversion #energyharvesting #aerdynamics #cleanenergy #advanceresearch

One of our primary goals is education: to promote integration between the #space sector, the #energy industry and Government - helping to coordinate the development of #SpaceBasedSolarPower for the UK. Read our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the environmental, economic, and security angles of solar power in space. https://lnkd.in/eDUtAzym #Space #SpaceInnovation

DYK? Given more frequent extreme weather events and the shift to lower carbon resources greater interregional transmission can bring significant advantage to electricity consumers. In our recent #ConsultingServices project in North America to determine the minimum interregional #power transmission requirements, we simulated the Eastern Interconnection under various weather conditions—and as a result, we identified $3-4B/year in cost savings due to unconstrained interregional transmission and the avoidance of load shedding during extreme weather events. Our proposed methodology could revolutionize interregional transmission requirements. You can learn more about this and other projects at: https://bit.ly/3UybehF #FutureOfEnergy #Decarbonization #Electrification #EnergyTransition #ConsultingServices GE Vernova GE Vernova’s Power businesses GE Vernova's Electrification businesses Jim Walsh GAGAN PORRWAL Gene Hinkle Elizabeth (Beth) LaRose Sheila Manz Jason MacDowell Andrew Bachert Sebastian Achilles Tony Silva, PE, MS Faiçal Erradi Arun Unni Anser A. Shakoor May Millies, MBA Markus Becker José Andrade Ryan Fox Rekha Sharma Neethu Abraham Andrea Hubbard

So much news about solar panels lately its overwhelming! haha but a good sign for a bright future! Check out one of our many videos covering the potential of solar power and how it will save the world one day! https://lnkd.in/gwjZzHnY #SolarPower #SpaceSolar #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech #Innovation #FutureTech #SpaceInnovation #EnergySolutions #SolarInnovation #CleanEnergy #SolarPanelTech #SpaceTech #SpaceEnergy #Sustainability #EcoTech #GreenTech #SolarHarvesting #SpacePower #EnergyBreakthrough #Caltech #SpaceSolarPower #WirelessEnergy #SolarBeam #SolarAdvancements #EnergyRevolution #SolarTechnology #SpaceTechNews #SolarPowerFromSpace #EnergyFromOrbit #CleanEnergyFuture #SpaceBasedSolar #SolarHarvest #FuturisticTech #EnergyInnovation #SustainableFuture #SolarRevolution #BeamingSolarPower #SolarPanelBreakthrough #SpaceWirelessPower #SolarResearch #InnovativeTech #SpaceEnergyTransmission #EcoFriendlyTech #RenewablePower #SolarBeamExperiment #GreenEnergy #SpaceScience #SolarEnergyFuture #CleanPower #SpaceWirelessEnergy #CaltechInnovation