Power Grid

Renewable Energy Island – Part 2

Published: 27. December 2018 Author: Christian
Read entire post In the second part of our series, we will talk about different concepts for Virtual Power Plants on islands and island groups for providing a sustainable and secure power supply.

SAIDI – when the lights (don’t) go out

Published: 22. August 2017 Author: Christian
Read entire post More renewable energy means less grid stability – this concern is often repeated by critics of renewable energy. But how is the stability of the grid actually measured?

Decentralized energy, seen through the eyes of a power trader

Published: 21. June 2017 Author: Jan
Read entire post A successful energy transition is dependent on integrating decentralized energy systems. To clarify important questions regarding decentralization – including the upsides and challenges for energy systems – we spoke with Next Kraftwerke’s in-house power trader, Amani Joas.

How to balance supply and demand on new electricity markets

Published: 5. December 2016 Author: Jochen
Read entire post Electricity markets around the world are experiencing a fundamental change: the rapid rise of renewable power generation. In some places the power generation of renewables is occasionally exceeding the total demand in the electricity grid.

Germany adds ‘virtual power plants’ to experiments with its grid

Published: 16. April 2015 Author: Next Kraftwerke
Read entire post The German VPP sector is growing rapidly. An overview of trends and recent developments as well as some insight into our own VPP can be found in Eric Marx' story "Germany adds 'virtual power plants' to experiments with its grid" for E&E…

Power Grid

Renewable Energy Island – Part 2

SAIDI – when the lights (don’t) go out

Decentralized energy, seen through the eyes of a power trader

How to balance supply and demand on new electricity markets

Germany adds ‘virtual power plants’ to experiments with its grid

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