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Key challenge in renewable energy

How do we maintain the stability and security of renewable energy?

The climate crisis and current geopolitical reality have compelled us to speed up the energy transition: a global shift from fossil-based energy production to renewable energy sources is needed to obtain the objectives of the Paris Agreement. This transition is not easy and has a number of challenges.

 

One of those challenges is the further integration of renewable energy sources in our system. The uncertain nature of solar and wind energy production, due to specific times of day and the local weather conditions, makes sustainable energy production highly fluctuating. In order to balance the continuously changing demand for energy with this fluctuating supply, innovations like efficient and clean battery solutions and large-scale hydrogen production are needed.

 

At Rebel, we love to tackle challenging issues like this. Rebel has been working in the field of renewable energy since 2010, and the stability and security of renewable energy is one of the top challenges Rebels work on. With a diverse portfolio of projects focusing on geothermal, solar, wind, tidal and hydro energy sources, Rebels also works on renewable applications such as hydrogen or district heating systems, which extends our services (and impact!) from the energy sector to the built environment and industry.

 

For all these different technologies, our Energy Rebels offer specific services, among which is advanced financial modelling and analysis, policy advice, strategy and bid development.

Reach out to Energy mayors Helena de Boer for any questions!


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How would you share 750 GigaWatts of energy generated by a local wind farm?

The challenge In traditional energy systems, fossil-based energy suppliers fuel the economy and society with a constant (yet exhaustive) supply of energy. Currently, the energy system is transforming towards a system in which energy originates for renewable sources, principally wind and solar. As the supply of energy from these renewables fluctuates significantly, several challenges need to be tackled to maintain stability in the energy system – in terms of both supply and demand. For example: during windy periods when wind turbines are producing power at full capacity, overproduction may occur, causing market prices to fall sharply and possible congestion in the electricity grid. As the owner of a wind farm, you have to deal with this fluctuation: you have generated 500MWh of power and now you need to share it out based on the needs of a main city and its surroundings, like Rotterdam (or Antwerp, Jakarta, Washington). How would you share it out?
Instructions Drag and drop GigaWatts to where you think they are needed most.
The ideal energy balance:
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20%
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20%
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20%

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Have you got an idea about how to manage renewable energy security? Pitch to our Energy Mayor Helena and get a meet n' greet!

Have you got an idea about how to manage renewable energy security? Pitch to our Energy Mayor Helena and get a meet n' greet!
Helena de Boer Energy and Climate Advisor
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