By Hitachi ABB Power Grids The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory showed the United States produced over 6.6 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MMT CO2 Eq) in 2018. To decrease these emissions, many U.S. states have developed GHG reduction goals. To achieve these goals states will not only have…
Connecting the dots: The carbon-neutral energy system will be highly interconnected
By Alexandre Oudalov, Manager of the Power Systems of the Future, Hitachi ABB Power Grids Delivering renewable energy to where it is needed Governments around the world are facing a monumental challenge: a massive increase in renewable power production capacity will be needed to meet legally binding climate targets –how to deliver this huge wave…
We hold true to the motto ‘Think Global, Act Local’
By Michael Hamsa, Head of Supply Chain Management The Corona crisis has exposed weaknesses in the supply chains of many companies. There are several ways though that they can be made more crisis- and future-proof. From our perspective, the primary leverages for this are short distances, secure supplies and the increased digitalization and automation of…
Extended validation and certification of Ingeteam’s new-generation power converters reduces the cost of energy
By Ion Etxarri, R&D Quality & Innovation Manager of Ingeteam Wind Energy As market demand for wind turbines has grown, so too have the demands for quality and performance. This is especially the case for critical components such as power converters because the performance of the whole turbine depends on them. The response is focused…
Anticipating Complex Network Issues Through the Use of Advanced Simulation Models
Introduction Wind energy penetration in the transmission networks has been steadily increasing during the last decades. This situation causes integration problems with the electrical grid. Regarding the power converter, these problems can be classified as follows: Working with very low SCR or quality factor grids: the resonance frequency of the harmonic filter decreases and can…
The Advantages of Aluminum as a Conductor Material
Copper or aluminum? Choosing conductive metals for different industries and applications can be a challenge. Copper has become the standard in cables and wires because of its excel-lent conductivity and malleability. However, it is relatively heavy and expensive compared to aluminum. Switching to aluminum, which is lighter and significantly less costly than copper, is a…
Aluminium as a Conductor Material: A Lighter and More Economical Alternative
Choosing conductive metals for different industries and applications can be a challenge. Copper is often used in cables and wires because of its excellent conductivity and malleability. But it is relatively heavy and expensive compared to aluminum. Switching to aluminum, which is lighter and significantly less costly than copper, is a viable option in many…