As temperatures soar to unprecedented heights, the surging demand for power during summer’s peak strains energy grids across Europe. Yet, a ray of hope shines through the incorporation of solar power generation, particularly in southern Europe. The strategic synchronization of solar output with the zenith of energy consumption, driven mainly by air conditioning, has proven transformative. Spain and Greece, for instance, have harnessed their solar capacity adeptly, witnessing solar energy’s contribution surge to nearly 24% of Spain’s electricity in July 2023, from 16% the previous year. During periods of peak demand, excess energy requirements find a solution in solar, effectively stabilizing systems and averting potential tumult.
However, the solar story’s true success necessitates an essential co-star: battery energy storage systems (BESS). As impressive as Solar’s role is, it’s a dynamic interplay with BESS that empowers solar energy to shine even brighter. The stored energy buffers the intermittent nature of solar power, ensuring a constant supply during cloudy intervals or after sunset. Greece’s energy landscape beautifully exemplifies this synergy, as solar photovoltaics effectively covered a substantial portion of the total demand during peak hours. As Europe grapples with heatwaves likely to intensify due to climate change, this holistic approach to energy – embracing solar and BESS – is emerging as the key to securing energy resilience. In this endeavour, it’s pivotal to fast-track investments in energy storage projects that seamlessly complement solar power, fortifying the energy infrastructure against the mounting challenges of our changing climate.
About the company:
Amp Fusion, based in Montemor-o-novo, Portugal, is a dynamic new entrant in the clean energy sector. With a primary focus on the development and manufacturing of battery modules and plug&play large-scale energy storage systems, Amp Fusion caters to commercial and industrial applications. The company purchased 3 adjacent industrial lots with clear title earlier this year and is poised to set new industry standards with its fully sustainable facility design, boasting a net-zero carbon footprint. This is achieved through on-site photovoltaic energy production and strategic supplier partnerships. The facility is uniquely designed around a fully-automated, robotic manufacturing line. This cutting-edge setup ensures not only the highest quality, safety, and reliability of Amp Fusion’s products but also a high output, capable of meeting the constant and increasing demand in the clean energy market.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/solar-power-rescue-europes-energy-system-weathers-extreme-heat-2023-08-07/
Rescuing Europe’s grids during periods of extreme heat
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