Welsh Hydropower Project Preventing UK Grid Crashes Receives 25-Year-Life Extension In 1984, the Dinorwig hydropower plant in North Wales was built to store low-cost energy generated during off-peak hours and release it during times of high demand. This innovative approach not only helped in balancing the grid but also prevented blackouts and crashes. Fast forward […]
California firm turns 56,000 homes into US’ largest virtual power plant
California Firm Turns 56,000 Homes into US’ Largest Virtual Power Plant California-based photovoltaic systems provider Sunrun has announced that it has completed turning thousands of homes into a massive virtual power plant. With a total of 56,000 homes now connected in this innovative energy network, Sunrun has created the largest of its kind in the […]
Denmark’s molten salt battery could power 100,000 homes with 90% efficiency
Denmark’s Molten Salt Battery Revolutionizing Renewable Energy Storage The large-scale renewable energy storage sphere is set to get a massive boost with the innovative molten salt battery technology developed in Denmark. This groundbreaking advancement has the potential to power up to 100,000 homes with an impressive efficiency rate of 90%. The implications of this development […]