INSPIRATION
Grid integration technologies primarily include transmission, distribution, and stabilization of renewable energy.Scaling up variable renewable energy generation is often far from demand centers which results in transmission and distribution losses. To overcome this, energy-efficient, grid electronic technologies such as Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductors are leveraged. The challenge of
frequency and voltage fluctuation due to variable renewable energy generation is solved through microcontroller-based solutions. Despite these technologies, stabilization of the grid is a huge challenge due to intermittent energy usage. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology empowers stabilization of the
grid during peak hours while grid to vehicle (G2V) solutions leverages the vehicle as a storage unit. As a result, both the energy and transportation industry benefits.
Ageto Energy is a US-based startup that produces microgrid controllers for coordinating all the elements of the microgrid. The startup’s microgrid controller, ARC, functions as a brain for the microgrid and integrates various conventional and renewable resources, including energy inverters, generators, turbines, power meters, and sheddable loads. ARC is encased in a durable enclosure to withstand extreme weather
and temperature. In addition, it provides real-time monitoring and control of the microgrid.
US-based startup Veir offers high-temperature superconductors (HTS). The startup’s HTS cable operates at up to ten times the current of conventional wire while maintaining superconductivity To maintain the HTS at operating temperature, Veir uses evaporative cryogenic cooling, which is twenty times more efficient than mechanical subcooling. This enables the generation and transmission of large-scale renewable energy, empowering utility players to easily transition to cleaner fuels.
