ENTSO-E expert panel analysis on Iberian blackout and grid management

When a disturbance occurs in the grid, frequency stability is critical. The chart below illustrates the different stages of frequency response — and where Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) can play a key role: 🔴 Inertial Response (0–10 sec) Traditional generators provide inertia. BESS can emulate synthetic inertia, reacting within milliseconds. 🟢 Primary Frequency Control (0–60 sec) BESS delivers fast active power control to stabilize frequency around f_nadir. Supports slow contingency FCAS and governor response. 🔵 Secondary Frequency Control (1–15 min) Automatic dispatch to restore frequency back to 50 Hz. BESS provides precise regulation with rapid ramping. ⚙️ Why BESS? Unlike conventional generation, batteries can inject or absorb power instantly, making them indispensable for modern grids with high renewable penetration. In short, BESS bridges the gap between disturbance and full recovery, keeping the grid stable, resilient, and future-ready. #BESS #FrequencyControl #GridStability #EnergyStorage #SmartGrid #RenewablesIntegration

🌤️ Shadows can be a solar system's worst enemy, cutting down energy output and reliability. But with LONGi's HPBC 2.0, performance doesn't stop when shading appears. In tests under horizontal, diagonal, and edge shading, HPBC 2.0 consistently outperformed TOPCon. When 5 cells were shaded horizontally, TOPCon stopped generating electricity entirely, while HPBC 2.0 kept running smoothly. That’s the power of superior anti-shading ability, delivering more reliable energy, longer hours, and higher yields in real-world conditions. ☀️ #LONGi #Solar #HPBC2 #Technology #CleanEnergy #Innovation #SolarPower #MoreGeneration

The UK grid has space today. But demand is climbing fast with EVs, AI and heat pumps. Solar is not just about generation, it is about independence. Panels and storage put supply and bills back in your control. #SolarIndustry #Grid #EnergyIndependence

If demand keeps climbing with EVs, AI and heat pumps, can the grid really cope? Or will prices rise even in a world full of green power? #UKEnergy #FutureDemand #Solar

🚨 The future of power transmission isn’t AC. It’s HVDC. Here’s why this matters 👇 I still remember the first time I walked past a converter station during a project visit. It looked more like a spaceship launchpad than part of an electrical grid. Back then, I didn’t fully grasp what I was looking at. Today? That same technology is about to reshape how the world moves electricity. According to DataIntelo, the global HVDC transmission market was worth USD 11.3B in 2024. By 2032, it’s projected to hit USD 20B 🤯. So what’s driving this surge? 4 Big Forces Behind HVDC Growth: 💡Efficient long-distance transmission – HVDC slashes power losses over 1,000+ km, where AC struggles. 💡Renewables integration – Offshore wind, remote solar… HVDC connects faraway energy to urban load centers. 💡Grid modernization – Developed nations need stable, future-proof networks. HVDC helps manage renewable intermittency. 💡Urbanization & electrification – Emerging economies demand scalable, cross-border solutions. And it’s not just about growth. It’s about survival of the grid. China already dominates with massive HVDC projects. Europe is embedding HVDC into its climate strategy. North America is reconnecting coasts to renewable hubs. Meanwhile, trends like modular HVDC systems and AI-powered digital twins are cutting costs and boosting reliability. Yes, there are challenges—high upfront costs, lack of standardization—but the direction is clear: ⚡ HVDC isn’t optional. It’s inevitable. Your takeaway? The next decade of energy infrastructure will be built on HVDC. Not because it’s “nice to have.” But because it’s the only way to keep up with the net-zero race and the renewable explosion. 👉 Do you see HVDC as the backbone of the future grid—or just one piece of the puzzle? #HVDC #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #GridModernization #PowerInfrastructure

⚡📡 HVDC lines need structured support! 🏗️ Experts say the high-voltage direct current supply chain requires sops to scale efficiently 🚀. Will India standardize the HVDC ecosystem soon?👇 #HVDC #EnergyInfrastructure #PowerGrid #IndiaEnergy https://lnkd.in/eN2bit3H

The South West Interconnected System (SWIS) Transmission Plan is now available to read! Learn more about the plan for future transmission development within the SWIS and register for Energy Policy WA's webinar ⬇️ The South West Interconnected System Transmission Plan (the Plan) sets out the State Government’s vision for Western Power’s transmission network, along with the investment needed to deliver on that vision. Developed by Energy Policy WA and Western Power, the Plan builds on the extensive modelling and system planning carried out in the Whole of System Plan 2020, the South West Interconnected System Demand Assessment: 2023 to 2024, and the South West Interconnected System Planning Update. The Plan aligns the future transmission build with the requirements of industry, population growth, decarbonisation goals, and the Government’s economic growth and diversification agenda. 📑 Read the Plan: https://lnkd.in/gmR4NwNx 📺 Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gEWVXtrw Peta Ashworth OAM #EnergyinWA #DecarboniseWA

Germany’s grid connection requests for battery storage exceed 500 GW, a figure driven by a “first come, first served” approval system rather than viable projects, according to Regelleistung-Online. #Photovoltaics #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy

Smart Grid Technology 🔋 Advancement Highlight 🔋 Solid-State Transformers (SSTs) are emerging as intelligent replacements for conventional transformers. They enable voltage regulation, power quality improvement, and seamless renewable integration in modern grids. #SmartGrid #SST #AdvancedPowerElectronics

Transformer Efficiency & Power Transmission ⚡ Improving Transformer Efficiency & Reducing Power Loss No transformer is 100% efficient – but techniques like: Laminated cores Low resistance copper wires High-quality magnetic material …help reduce losses. Similarly, in power transmission, stepping up voltage reduces current and hence lowers I²R losses. That’s why electricity is transmitted at hundreds of kV over long distances. A simple formula – P = I²R – explains why high-voltage transmission is the backbone of modern power systems. 👉 Do you believe renewable energy will change the way we transmit power? #PowerSystems #Transformers #EnergyEfficiency