2009-09-30 - Fourth of a six-part series of Smart Grid-related podcasts from the Transmission & Distribution World (T&D World) Magazine website.
Fourth of a six-part series of Smart Grid-related podcasts from the Transmission & Distribution World (T&D World) Magazine website.
Transmission & Distribution World is currently running a six-part podcast series on their website. This series features a discussion around the definition of a 'Smarter Grid' given by ABB executives and managers directly involved in Smart Grid activity.
This fourth podcast features Martin Gross, region division manager, Power Systems, North America, and is entitled: "Building a Smarter Grid: Renewable Energy Transmission Technologies."
Today’s growing emphasis on renewable energies has prompted much discussion about how these alternative electricity sources can be transported from remote wind or solar farms to the population centers that need the energy. This podcast with Martin discusses emerging Smart Grid technologies, such as FACTS devices – which address the need for reactive power necessary for bringing more renewable energy online – and “HVDC Light” – small DC cables that are easily buried underground or undersea, even in sensitive environmental areas – that enhance renewable energy transmission and distribution.
Smart Grid: Building a Smarter Grid: Renewable Energy Transmission Technologies."