While renewable energy obviously is a good idea, sources like wind and sunshine have the downside of not flowing constantly 24/7. Furthermore, the time of day where, for example, the sun is shining, might not be the period with the highest demand - at least not in Europe, where aircondition isn't a matter of course as it is in other parts of the world. So, one of the major obstacles for the energy changeover is the problem of storage.
Ever since the German government returned to the anti-nuclear energy policy of its predecessors, scientist, politicians and utility companies are trying to figure out ways of restructuring the infrastructure. In order to expedite this process, a new award for »intelligent energy« will be bestowed for interesting approaches.
A rare occasion these days: A trade show which is fully booked, with a waiting list for lat-minute changes. Typical for a 'hype' topic like photovoltaics? Maybe, but still not bad.
With the Europe-wide energy networks undergoing a fundamental change over the next decade, energy harvesting and energy storage becomes ever more important. An exhibition event in Munich is going to focus exclusively on developments in these areas.
Photovoltaics is a key part in the renewable energy mix, and the technology is advancing daily. As a result, the cost of solar power is falling and new concepts are being developed for generating electricity in the future. One of the largest exhibitions for the solar industry, Intersolar Europe in Munich, starts on June 8th.
Due to their exposed situation, analogue and power ICs for photovoltaic applications need to fulfil special requirements. Up on rooftop, they have to withstand temperature changes, humidity and all other kinds of unpleasant conditions.
Wind turbines are getting bigger and more powerful, and their control systems need to follow this trend, becoming increasingly complex. It’s a good thing that industrial control systems have become very flexible in the past, so they can be used in this application area without the need for much adaptation.
Three of the 13 sub-fairs of Hannover Messe 2011 focus on power generation - conventional and renewable. According to the organizer, »Wind« is the leading trade fair for Wind Generation Technology, Components and Services, »Energy« concentrates on Renewable and Conventional Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, while »Power Plant Technology« is a show for Power Plant Design, Systems, Operation and Maintenance.
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